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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
4
A biblical verse from Samuel 10 1 declares Jehovah has anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance, framing a royal destiny and divine mandate. The line emphasizes chosenness and leadership within a sacred allotment.
A reflection traces the idea of a chosen people from Semitic roots to modern Nazi ideology. It argues that while the concept inspired great leaders, it bred arrogance, oppression, and violence, culminating in Nazi terror and a threat to civilization. It warns of dangers when wealth and power fuel exclusion and cruelty.
The piece critiques the proliferation of New Deal rules and the rise of infighters and advisors who claim to explain laws and regulations for a monthly stipend. It notes the drain of time and money on businesses amid a busy period.
The busy executive ignores reports claiming to reveal the President’s plans and advisor urges. They warn of higher taxes and urge long commitments. Columnists and radio voices are blamed for distorting conditions and predicting futures.
A hedge behind Robinson Gym on campus, described as rich dark green with red bits, is sumac in the poison ivy family. It has likely caused many ivy poisonings over the years, and the horticultural department has failed to issue warnings.
A Lawrence woman comments on the silk hose shortage noting buyers hoarding could ruin stock and colors. She predicts substitutes will rise as fashion shifts to cotton models and late buyers may feel over dressed for changes.
A dated October 31 1907 statement from the Lawrence Journal Company to William Wiedemann marked paid was presented to the Journal World today as a souvenir. Wiedemann’s rose as a prominent Kansas business house built from a small shop and expanded through persistent advertising and accumulation of property.
The German government says it is attentively observing all American defense maneuvers and indicates Berlin feels compelled to respond later, signaling a readiness to seek parity or retaliation.
The bride who married the Atlantic City numbers game man and political leader the day before his ten year prison sentence may envy others for one reason. She will know where her husband spends his evenings.
Residents recall the once famous delivery horse that haunted Jaedicke's hardware storefront, reputed for attempting to bite passersby and leaving a lasting local memory in Lawrence.
Railroads refuse wage increases totaling 900 million dollars and unions will hold a strike vote. The dispute threatens nationwide disruption and costs to the country.
Ten years ago the U S eight Akron was christened by Mrs Herbert Hoover with almost 100 planes in the Zeppelin ceremony. Douglas County CPA Picnic events include horseshoe pitching speeches and a picnic dinner at Holcom’s Grove. National Guard units prepare for a fifteen day training at Camp Wintside Fort Riley. Potato digging slows due to wet fields with about 75 percent of the crop dug. Mr and Mrs Earl Farris and Edward Stout return from a two week motor trip to northern Minnesota.
Barbara questions her feelings as Dugan Blake returns to Oklahoma and Larry Grover presses for commitment. At a country club dance, Barbara and Larry confront love, while Barbara admits she may love Dugan more. Uncle Hank notes Dugan’s oil affair tie as a friend’s aid.
The piece argues Japan faces brittleness from blockade and incendiary bombing risks. It notes Japan’s dependence on imports from the United States, Britain, and other sources, and cites oil shortages, scrap iron sourcing, and vulnerable coasts. It warns of potential Allied bases in China and Russia enabling long-range air pressure against Japan.
In Philadelphia Saul Artz faced induction but got a deferment after his father lost his job. A month later Artz told the draft board it was fine and he could be sent away once ready as his father would be employed. In Springfield Bobby Trigger, once champion hot dog eater for the North Side Boys club, declined from 21 to 18 hot dogs at this year’s picnic.
Kansas City man Arthur Nelson dreamed last week he lost two teeth in a motorcycle crash and he awoke to a reality last night when the same misfortune occurred, confirming the dream’s eerie accuracy.
Supt. Leo E. Carr notified 350 Illinois state police that upper lip adornments will be forbidden in a bid to curb grooming seen as distracting. The move follows a court suit for abatement and $25 000 damages, reflecting broader discipline concerns within the force.
Nebraska district court case alleges straw from a broom firm caused hay fever symptoms. Nigro faces charges as the straw allegedly flew through the air and triggered irritation.
Washington announces a reorganization creating five air support command groupings for dive bombers light bombers transport troops and observation units. Col William E Lynd named chief of staff with HQ at Mitchell Field Oklahoma City Savannah Hamilton Field and Bowman Field. First command will join November maneuvers with the First Army and Fourth Army Corps in the Carolina area.
A large Evangelical association encampment is nearly ready with eighty five tents at Woodland Park. A new concrete Kaw river bridge is expected to reach across the river by September 1. Bowersock Mills builds twelve grain elevators near the existing ones with about 300000 bushel capacity. A party at the Bowersock honors Miss Mae Pieratt and Miss Agnes Pieratt with Nellie Grigsby Ivan Testerman Ruth McHenry Lucile McHenry Grace Curry May Curry Mae Comshak as guests. A luncheon hosts Miss Olinda Brune Miss Minnie Beurmann and others for a 1 o'clock dinner.
Mayme Brune, Miss Minnie Kahle, Miss Mabel Parnell and Miss Eunice Parnell are named in a local social note with no additional context or events provided.
Topeka August 8 Five special trains have been chartered to bring farmers to the statewide meeting of AAA boosters at Topeka s municipal auditorium J Mac Wiley of Shawnee county arranging the meeting said Santa Fe specials would come from Dodge City Kansas City and Girard a Rock Island special from Goodland and a Missouri Pacific train from Tribune He indicated other extra trains might be formed before Saturday H W Hickert Bird City wheat farmer will serve as chairman Speakers will include H A Praeger of Claflin and A G Balderston of Dodge City.
A busy afternoon featured a Union Pacific train mishap with a buggy whip mix up among cabbies. A large red Swift Packing delivery wagon aroused crowds as it rolled through town. A sham battle at Fort Funston impressed spectators while J L Butler reported the loss of a $60 pocketbook at the post office.
Series A notes come in 25 50 and 100 dollar denominations while Series B offers 100 500 1000 10000 and 100000 dollar notes. Series A earns about 1.92 percent annually and Series B about 0.48 percent annually with interest paid only when used to pay income taxes.
Private Robert Browne Wallace 23, son of Vice President Henry A. Wallace, began regular army duty at Camp Lee Virginia. He avoids a preferred branch, seeks field duty over office, and supplies his army number 383097177.
Detroit August 8 The army inducted Blagoja B Djordjevich 22 of Pontiac Mich a baker who served in the Yugoslavian army earlier. He noted that his new pay of 21 dollars a month is far better than the 25 cents monthly he received in Yugoslavia.
The Douglas County Agricultural Producers association plans meetings in five townships to recruit members protesting a 49 cent wheat penalty. President Ed Heaston announced the schedule after two prior general meetings at the Community building. The line up includes Wakarusa Pleasant Valley school Monday, Palmyra Black Jack school. Willow Springs township hall, Clinton Sigel school Tuesday. Marion Marion Center hall Wednesday.
Organized farmers cooperatives in Kansas Oklahoma Colorado and New Mexico consider buying defense bonds with dividends. President Ralph Snyder of the Wichita Bank for Cooperatives says half of the annual patronage dividend would be reinvested in bonds with each member getting a pro rata share in lieu of cash. He notes farmers are keen on the international situation and see long term stakes beyond industrial armament.
A dense list of Kansas City radio programming from Friday to Sunday includes WREN KMBC WDAF schedules with hourly blocks for news shows concerts dramas sports and variety programs. The compilation names multiple hosts orchestras and programs across stations and times.
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