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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
4
A biblical verse expresses divine protection from Psalms 137 9 10 linking wings of the morning and dwelling in the sea with God's guiding hand and support. The text reflects faith language rather than news reporting or event details.
Unions backing down from a threatened railroad strike agree to a 300 million settlement, but actual cost was smaller. The president's fact finding commission faced a second session to justify terms not supported by its initial findings. Rising railroad pay feeds inflation as price catalogs lapse and Congress debates ceilings.
Reports from here and Olathe describe an unusual rush to buy new motor vehicle license tags when first offered. Speculation cites money timing, tax prep, and Christmas shopping. The tags replacing old colors may cover two years, as cars may need to last until the next batch is available. A further rush could occur when 1944 tags are issued if cars and tags remain in demand.
The article notes Russia and Africa concerns for axis members while Japan signals willingness to keep talks with the United States on Far East issues. It suggests freezing southward troop movements to avoid a time-gaining advantage as negotiations continue.
The Germans report they are greatly outnumbered in operations around Rostov-on-Don as Soviet forces block their advance. Allied and Nazi communiques describe intense fighting and casualties amid the Caucasus push.
The piece notes Nazi spokesmen once mocked any German defeat as impossible but warns a looming storm gathers in the Caucasus, signaling increased pressure and a potential reverse. The tone emphasizes rising peril and the shifting military outlook.
The piece calls for a December 15 observance marking the Bill of Rights incorporation into the constitution. It warns that pursuit of democracy pressure risks collective power eroding individual liberty, noting that the authors valued liberty as paramount and that tyranny can arise from mob rule or autocracy.
The United States continues aiding the Free French as part of the lend lease program, aiming to strengthen opposition to the axis. Public opinion, including roll calls and polls, shows broad support for keeping the war distant from the United States, benefiting the nation if decisions are made in war-torn areas.
Amid World War II campaigns, Italian resistance at Gondar in Ethiopia collapses. The defense is described as the Italians best fighting effort in the war, with forces holding out months longer than expected before final collapse.
The Hays Daily News quotes guidance warning reporters against detailing individuals at work beyond national defense. Editors warn about risk of federal displeasure while noting persistent grit and hustle among workers.
Coffeyville Journal notes unity on Thanksgiving was hindered in 1941 by calendars printed with the wrong date. The early printing prevented nationwide agreement on the holiday.
John L Lewis attempts to claim the title of Mr Big but is blocked by the Chanute Tribune as the copyright owner. The dispute centers on ownership and branding within the publishing field.
Soviet naval convoy delivers three oil barges to Istanbul signaling Moscow's effort to win Turkey's neutrality and pivot the war. The move could alter the balance with Ankara as British and Nazi powers vie for Turkey's alliance while von Papen counters hostile U.S. diplomacy.
Mrs. Walter L. Shafer, house mother for the Junior Ettes, traveled to Kansas City for Thanksgiving and returned to Baldwin last Saturday night. Miss Mildred B. Hahn and Dorothea and Ella Bradford visited Kansas City, staying through Sunday. Mrs. Jamie Taul sustained burns lighting a gas furnace at home. Dean Grace Irwin hosted Dr. Herman Weiderhold and Miss Catherine Van Keuren for dinner. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Madl entertained friends including Vivian Madi, Elinor Hadl, Herman Butell, Dorothy Hemming, and Janice Stover at Thanksgiving. Dr. and Mrs. H. K. Ebright spent Sunday in Kansas City, Kansas, where Dr. Ebright preached at London Heights Methodist Church in the absence of Pastor Archie Ryan.
Japan presses for Liangs withdrawal from Chinchow behind the wall as Manchuria crisis heightens tension with the League of Nations. Officials fear a derailment of any early council plan for a pacific Sino Japanese settlement amid alarm and incredulity.
The statue will be illuminated from torch to base for the dedication night, with lighting to mark the permanent display. A grand ceremony is planned as officials unveil the landmark.
The piece records a sunny fall with forecasts for tomorrow, butter at 18 cents, wheat pasturing on cattle causing overproduction, a glass doorway being installed at the Elks club, and quail season opening. It mentions a Jersey cow loss by George F. Leonard, Theodore Poehler's steady improvement, J L Walton opening a new store in the 800 block after years in Lawrence, walnut crops being light due to dry weather, and social entertainments by Mrs Clarence Hall including a thimble party and a whist game later.
Dinner guests gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Wood with Mr Wood a former Baker student. Mrs James H Stanley, recovering from pneumonia, will return home to Baldwin within a week. Oriental dinner hosted by Miss Catherine Van Keuren featured Dr Willard H Garrett Dr Homer K Ebright and Miss Mildred B Hahn. Several Baldwin residents attended services in Kansas City Kansas as Reverend Lee Lewis preached. Rev Loren Rapier remained seriously ill at Bethany hospital with family by his side. Two Rapier daughters visited their father, and Dr Mark D Ballard traveled to Kansas City on a professional visit with his daughters Suzanne and Marilyn. Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Rollie Critchfield included Mrs and Mrs William Critchfield of Effingham and Mrs Earl Law on Miss Lucy Critchfield of Tecoa. Past Matron's club of the Evan geline chapter elected officers: President Mrs Frank Ellis, Vice President Mrs Gilbert M Gander, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Hale Steele. December 29 meeting set at Mrs Stephen Thorne’s home with husbands to be entertained.
Ray Hemingway narrowly escaped serious injury when a .422 caliber rifle discharged inside his Missoula store. The weapon’s metal levers deflected the bullet, preventing severe harm.
City officials hired Birds-And Birds experts for 2500 to review government and propose reform, recommending abolition of commissioners and a new administration. Joliet and Ward E M Stubblefield announce plan. canaries in prison cages rise as inmates face mass discharge.
A Shorthorn heifer shared honors at the Short Horn Breeders Association banquet at a hotel. The auctioned animal occupied a special stall in front of the speakers table, chewing cud while diners looked on.
Diana witnesses a six month marriage for ten thousand dollars tying writer Stephen Curt to the glamorous Evalyn Thorpe. Diana grows close to Evalyn while Adela schemes, Thorpe’s past employer Richard appears wary, and Diana questions her place in the Curt household as she watches power, affection, and inheritance swirl around their Green Street world.
Costa Rica has more teachers than soldiers and more schools than police stations. Education funding is high per capita in Central America, helping deter revolutions. historically white Costa Ricans descend from Gallegos Spaniards. Before the war Britain and Germany dominated banana and coffee trade, German capital owned 20 percent of coffee plantations. The U S aided with coffee imports and an Export-Import Bank loan over four million dollars to build the Pan American highway section.
The Kansas Revenue and Taxation Commission sold 20 tons of old sales tax tokens to a Topeka scrap metal dealer for 2925 dollars. The token system has been replaced by the penny bracket method of tax collection.
A detailed December Tuesday and Wednesday evening radio schedule lists programs across WREN KMBC and WDAF. It covers Ted West Tom Mix The Arkansas Traveler Fibber McGee Glenn Miller's Orch and many news and music slots with numerous hourly lineups and orchestras.
In federal court the defense for Keene Saxon contends Cemeteries of America, Inc., owed him money rather than he owing the firm. Saxon, receiver, is charged with embezzling 6306.19 from the cemetery group. Edward Rooney, his attorney, says no demand was ever made for the indicted amount. The firm runs cemeteries in Kansas City Kansas Hutchinson Topeka Lawrence and Wichita.
In Salisbury North Carolina on December 2 PT Kern Carlton faced a covey of quail. A single bird dove toward his head as he looked away. The quail collided with Carlton’s gun and fell dead at his feet.
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