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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1941
Page
4
Start on Taxes: New Bill Faces Taxpayers and Changes
The house passed a broad tax bill that raises middle brackets two to threefold and imposes steep excises. It allows separate filing options for couples, reducing revenue by over 300 million, while total annual taxes for most payers rise by about three billion. The measure is seen as the first in a series of heavy taxing bills.
Nazis Reach Closer to Kiev in War Drive
After days of conflicting reports the belligerents agree the Nazi army has moved nearer Kiev. The advance comes with heavy losses on both sides and reports of massive casualties, while the Germans push toward wheat and oil fields in Ukraine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiev
Ukraine
Europe
Guard Plants Stress Protection After Weekend Sabotage
A weekend robbery damaged a machine tool plant east of the city by removing precision instruments. The plant’s main structure and machinery were intact, but operations for defense production halt without replacement parts. The Kansas Electric Power Co. bans visitors to all plants and substations under stricter rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Electric Power Company
Japan presses into Indo China bases and airports
Amid wartime tension Japan advances on Indo China, targeting bases and airports as part of a broader push against Allied interests. The move signals intensified regional activity as United States and Britain monitor the situation.
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United States
Great Britain
Japan
Indo- China
It May Be A Bluff British Russia North Finland Plot
Reported plans for British collaboration with Russia to attack the northern tip of Finland with sea air and land forces are met with skepticism. The axis likely studies the move while the Germans face the Russia campaign and would struggle to divert troops to a northern flank if real.
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Russia
Finland
Hitch Hikers in Japan Face Limited Return Options
Some 600 Americans in Japan remain after the Japanese government suspended steamship service to the United States. Direct travel home is blocked, but some may reach Hong Kong or Manila and continue onward in a long, uncertain journey back to the United States.
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Japan
United States
Hongkong
Manila
Far East
Battleship Warspite Sighted in Gulf of Siam Rumor
Unconfirmed reports say the British battleship Warspite was seen in the Gulf of Siam. If true it would be the first British capital ship east of Suez in years and may influence Far East tensions as Britain weighs its strategic position.
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Gulf of Siam
Suez
Far East
Government suspends silk manufacture for private use
Government order halts silk production for private needs in the United States. The silk hosiery industry faces overproduction with large stocks, but manufacturers can adjust their methods and machinery to meet the new constraints.
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United States
Senate clash over troops extension tests Wheeler opposition
Senator Wheeler says a Senate majority will likely oppose his plan to extend troops in service. He hopes the House will back him, while observers believe administration gains in the Senate could force House alignment.
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Wheeler
Senate
House
Bolivians in Germany Arrested Over Nazi Plot Claims
Bolivian residents in Germany were detained amid reprisals linked to thwarted Nazi plots in Bolivia and South America. The report denounces Nazis as builders of hate complexes and asserts their lack of equal in evil.
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Germany
Bolivia
South America
Silk Hosiery Boom Highlighted in Saturday Papers
A Saturday feature notes unprecedented silk hos iery sales across papers. The surge followed an OPM order that halted silk manufacture for civilian use, unintentionally advertising the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPM
Stalin Hosts Guests as Hopkins Arrives in Moscow
Harry Hopkins flies to Moscow from London as Soviet leaders host a delegation and reports circulate that several German representatives are attempting to reach the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stalin
Harry Hopkins
Moscow
London
Hitler
Western Kansas hats could store Ellis County wheat
A Hays man proposes stacking all 10 gallon hats from western Kansas in one Ellis County pile to provide ample space for farmers to store their wheat. The idea highlights local humor about agriculture and storage needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Ellis County
Hays
Hays News
Germans press fresh offensive in Russo Nazi war
The column notes renewed German attacks across the front with emphasis on southern thrusts near Kiev and continued fighting near Smolensk. It suggests Hitler aims to destroy Red Army rather than seize territory, questions Stalin’s potential withdrawals, and warns of a looming winter as eight weeks remain for a decisive move.
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Kiev
Russia
Black Sea
Smolensk
Moscow
Kholm
Berlin
Hitler
Stalin
Farm Products Day displays across South Park with K S C at Manhattan
Twenty three of forty four exhibits in South Park are in place for Farm Products Utilization Day tomorrow with the Kansas State College exhibit occupying 8 000 and 4 000 feet. The five year eastern Kansas program is the exhibit theme. Meanwhile the Douglas County Taxpayers League, about 100 citizens, reassembled at the courthouse after the budget hearing. Ed Heaston is president Willis Martin vice president E S Harvey secretary and Frank Horrell treasurer. They demand abolition of the health nurse and county physician offices, lower farm land assessments for taxation, abolition of the county poor commissioner and reduced sheriff feeding allowances for prisoners. Also noted a local cigar dealer reports strong sales of two for a nickel cigars. Mr and Mrs Charles Radcliffe returned today from a month long 6 200 mile western motor trip.
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South Park
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Kansas
Douglas County Taxpayers League
Board of County Commissioners
Ed Heaston
Baldwin
Willis Martin
Route 2
E. S. Harvey
Frank Horrell
Vinland
British Capture German Line North of Pozières
A front line advance near Pozières on the Somme reports the capture of the main German second line by British forces. In Douglas county politics a canvass reveals a 77 vote error shifting the race toward Col. E. C. Little, with U. S. Guyer as rival. Local road advocates push for federal aid and county support for improvements, while social club members gather for a bridge party event featuring Miss Claribelle Lupton and guests.
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Pozieres
Somme
Douglas County
Col. E. C. Little
Col. Little
U.S. Guyer
Mrs. Howard Clare Aces Par-3 Hole In Club Tournament
Terre Haute Indiana Mrs Howard Clare faced a tough par three at Terre Haute Country Club during a tournament and vowed to master it after a six. Her comeback practice yielded a hole in one on the 160 yard No 10 hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Howard Clare
Terre Haute Country Club
Camp Davis Woolen Comforters Spark Troop Rumors
Soldiers at Camp Davis North Carolina faced a 96 degree sun as a quartermaster officer began distributing woolen comforters, triggering rumors among the troops.
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Camp Davis
N.C
Picnic supper on golf links near Potters Lake
Last evening a picnic supper was held on the golf links above Potters Lake. Attendees included Miss Bessie Raymond, Mrs H L Raymond, Miss Margaret DeForest, Miss Elmire Noyes, Miss Mayrea Noyes, O K Searing, J C Wardiner, R W Warner and R E Cox.
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Potters Lake
Bessie Raymond
H. L. Raymond
Margaret DeForest
Elmire Noyes
Mayrea Noyes
O. K. Searing
J. C. Wardiner
R. W. Warner
R. E. Cox
Sandals become seaside craze among English adults
Forties era notes wide adoption of sandals by grownups in England and in London parks, with women often barefoot. Other items report Isaiah Eberhardt registering his father’s number 5025, a Lake View wedding trip by W J Hoadley and Jessie Branscombe, rice thrown on return, bank interior repairs, Tennessee street paving opening, and a weather bureau high of 80 degrees requiring an overcoat for hourly readings.
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England
London
Isaiah F. Eberhardt
Andrew Eberhardt
Lawton
W. J. Hoadley
Bride
Jessie Branscombe
Lake View
Lawrence
Merchants National Bank
Tennessee
Weather Bureau
Lightning sets off jukebox at Millstadt tavern concert
In Millstadt Illinois a thunderstorm awakened Oscar Leiber in a tavern room over his bar. The storm triggered a lightning strike that hit an outdoor coin slot powering the juke box and starting the records. Leiber feared intruders but the incident caused no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millstadt
Ill
Oscar Leiber
Leiber
Heat inspires Omaha man to leap from window
Omaha resident Omaha-August Choate, 54, dreamed of a room fire and leapt from a second floor window. He fell about 25 feet to cobbled pavement, suffering back and ankle injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
August Choate
Miracle Man of Wall Street Plans Return to Stage
George E. Price known as Georgie Price after claiming the Miracle Man title says he will return to performing despite keeping his George E. Price & Co. seat on the New York Stock Exchange. He notes stock ventures have kept him afloat while vowing to stay senior partner as he signs contracts to hit Broadway and night clubs again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
George E. Price
Georgie Price
Price
George E. Price & Co
New York Stock Exchange
George
Griggs Waives Hearing in Bank Bandit Case
Paroled bank bandit Frank Griggs 38 waived a preliminary hearing and will be tried in district court in Wichita Kansas. He faces charges of attempted car theft and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and is held on $10000 bond. Griggs, wounded and hospitalized, was released from the state penitentiary after serving 11 years of a 10 to 50 year sentence and the parole was revoked automatically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Frank Griggs
District Court
Tral
Griggs
Former Telephone Manager Dies in Kansas City
Harry Wilson Sexton aged 65, former Leavenworth manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone, died yesterday in Kansas City. A native of El Dorado, he was transferred to the Kansas City office in 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Kan
Harry Wilson Sexton
Leavenworth
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Sexton
el Dorado
Kansas City
Thrifty habit reads classifieds daily
A reader develops a daily routine of scanning the classified page to find bargains and reminders, turning thrifty habits into a small personal project. The practice highlights steady, economical choices and the value found in local ads.
Serial Story Lessons in Love Ends at Polo Field
Dugan and Barbara confront distrust as Hank reveals a job offer from a rival oil firm. After a tense confrontation Dugan clarifies his Midwest dealings and returns to polo where his skill earns admiration. Barbara, still wary, watches him ride as Uncle Hank observes a changed dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Dugan
Uncle Hank
Larry
Hank
Midwest
Hank Chase
Dugan Blake
Radio Programs Schedule Across Cities and Stations
Radio listings for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings detail programs on WREN KMBC WDAF and others. Acts include orchestras led by Jimmy Lytell Gordon Jenkins and Bobby Byrne, newscasts from AP Press and various variety and music shows, plus crime and game shows like The Thin Man and Hemisphere Revue with multiple time slots across stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Jimmy ‘Lytell
Orch
KMBC
WDAF
Cavaliers
Star
Gordon Jenkins
Court of Missing
Heira
America
Kansas City
Glenn Miller
Judy
Amos and
Andy
Fred Waring
Lanny Ross
Johnny Presents
Paul Sullivan
Wdaf—Star
Bobby Byrne
KNMBC
Wdaf—Orchestra
Milt Herth
Matty Malneck
Moonbeams
KKMBC
Dale
Dave
Benny Goodman
Reid Tanner
Colony Club Orch
United Press News
Press
Mandrake
WRIEN
Grand Central
Manhattan
KMIC
Dr. Christian
Elmer Davis
Ted Steele
Nickel Man
Author
Kay Kyser
Carl I. Curtis
Mr. Meek
Ray Kinney
Johnny Long
Iasy Aces
Howard and
Shelton
Wren—Dolly Dawn
Chez Parea Orch
Gabriel Heatter
Melody Treasure
Bob Strong
Seiberling Singera
Kmbc—Press
Kmbc—Press News
Ships to Australia on Training Cruise Arrives in Brisbane
Washington reports two United States heavy cruisers the Northampton and the Salt Lake City have arrived at Brisbane Australia on a training cruise. Rear Admiral S A Taffinder commands the detachment. They will refuel and enjoy several days recreation before continuing their voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
United States
Northamption
Salt Lake City
Brisbane
Australia
South Pacific
A. Taffinder
Navy Department
Northampton
S. A. Taffiner
U. S. Navy
South Pacific Ocean
One Man Extinguishes Blaze in Small Minnesota Laundry
Kansas City Kansas reports a rapid response to a Minnesota avenue fire. Four fire companies and 22 personnel rushed to the Kam Sing Chinese laundry, which could only admit one firefighter at a time, while one man entered the premises to extinguish the blaze.
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Kansas City
Kan
Minnesota
Kam Sing
Air contracts awarded for two large airplane orders
The War Department awarded two contracts totaling 27 128 832 for aircraft and parts. Vultees Aircraft Inc Downey California received 14 518 707 and Beech Aircraft Corporation Wichita Kansas received 12 610 125. No further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Vultees Aircraft, Inc
Downey
Calif
Beech Aircraft Corporation
Wichita
Kan
Man Killed in Wichita Area Car Collision
William M. Eisenbarth, 33, of Kewanee Illinois, died in a motor car collision near Wichita yesterday. He was an industrial worker on vacation with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
William M. Eisenbarth
Kewanee
Eisenbarth
Relatves
Overbrook Citizen Sold to Clara Payton and Son Dwight
The Overbrook Citizen is sold to Mrs. Clara Payton and her son Dwight, a former editor of Earlsville Leader, with Mrs Payton's background at Colony and Florence and recent work at Emporia Gazette. Dwight and his wife, a linotype operator, bring newsroom experience to Overbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overbrook
Clara Payton
Dwight
Payton
Colony
Florence
Emporia Gazette
Earlsville
Ill
Leader
James Sullivan
Anna Ingleman
Des Moines
O. A. Barnes
G. M. Hart
Rose Coffman
George Cartren
Topeka
Catren
Elmer Ray
Billy
Meriden
M. B. Ray
Roy Baker
Bernice Baker
Dorothy Hart
Harold Allen
Peggy Friend
Topeka Daily Journal
State House
Peggy
Peeplce
Howard Long
Local families gather for Redmon reunion and community notes
Mrs. L. M. Long leaves for Chicago and Detroit for a month long visit. The Redmon family held a reunion at the Eder Platt home with many relatives from Ottawa Wichita Hutchinson Austin Manhattan Wamego Moran Kansas City and Topeka. Other items report a birth at the Carlson home and social events including a street fair and band concert. Overbrook and El Dorado school staff changes are noted along with a birthday club gathering and word of a great grandson born to Garlinghouse in New York City.
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L. M. Long
Chicago
Detroit
Redmon
Eder Platt
Charles Redmon
Johnny
Ottawa
Wichita
Hutchinson
Elizabeth Redman Taylor
Francis
Austin
Tex
Bret Hull
Manhattan
Wilbur Cole
Wilbur
Wamego
Ralph Hull
Moran
Waldo Hull
Kansas City
Oren Hall
Cleo
O. H. Brand
Scott Newsome
Remon
Overbrook
el Dorado High
Marion Fishburn
Great Lakes
Margaret Hart
Mary Nesbit
Burlington
W. E. Beard
Topeka
James Wearton
Sara Ann
F. Wearton
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