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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1941

Page

4

Great in Power Verse Quotation From Nahum 1 3

A Bible verse note echoes Nahum 1 3 praising the Lord for his power and wrath in nature. It emphasizes the Lord’s slow anger and his authority over storms and whirlwinds as signs of divine justice.

Patience urged as war continues after Pearl Harbor

The piece argues that wartime reprisal against Japan cannot be immediate and emphasizes American restraint after a treacherous attack on Hawaii and the Philippines. It notes no American planes or carriers were poised for surprise strikes and that retaliation will come after due warning, while condemning Japan for cowardly aggression.

Hawaii Philippines Japan

Tax laws should curb Capone era wealth and evasion

The piece argues income tax controls must extend to Capone era figures and to C.SC. and AFL leaders and their officers. It urges government to reclaim ill gotten millions from American industry and consumers and to enact stronger income controls.

Capone C.sc AFL

Berlin Tokyo propaganda claims and American censorship debate

The piece argues Berlin and Tokyo exaggerate Pacific attack successes to sway morale and urges open American press reporting. It notes Axis-sourced vessel loss claims and White House disclosures differ, advocating transparent truth to strengthen public resolve despite bitterness.

Berlin Tokyo Japan Pacific White ‘House

Douglas County Red Cross Narrowly Reaches Half Budget Goal

The Douglas County Red Cross chapter reports about half of its upcoming year budget has been raised through the annual roll call. The group warns that failure to complete the roll call will hamper its ability to meet increased demand for services over the next twelve months.

Douglas County

Winter Stalemate Shapes Russian Front and Desert War

The piece notes a severe Russian winter affecting the Moscow front and Berlin’s changed stance. It suggests Germans may hold lines or pull troops for spring offensives, while urging Britain to accelerate Libyan campaigns before Rommel’s reinforcements arrive in North Africa.

Russia Berlin Moscow Libya Rommel Desert

Big Talk Fails to Explain Pacific Warning After Pearl Harbor

The piece argues that grand defense plans and heavy Hawaiian fortifications did not prevent Japan’s surprise attack. It notes national unease over U S defenses and asks how such a blow could occur if defenses were adequate and alert. The tone cautions against relying on big talk alone.

Japan Pacific United States Hawaiian Islands

Guam Fortification Debate Echoes In Congress

The piece recalls a past congress clash over fortifying Guam, with senators arguing the move would provoke Japan. The government then chose not to act, leaving a vital Pacific station undefended as Japan advanced and the assumption of friendly nations proved false.

Congress Guam Japan United States Pacific

War warnings echo as Pacific defenses come under scrutiny

A South Dakota editor questions why U S defenses in the Pacific were unprepared for Japan and warns that Hitler may strike next. The piece cites fears from New York City to the Aleutians, notes German submarines, and discusses potential Japanese and Allied moves across Pacific bases from Hawaii to the Philippines.

U.S Pacific South Dakota Manhattan Hitler la Guardia New York San Francisco Bay Aleutians Britain Russia America Hawaii Philippines Guam Wake Midway Japan South America

Bombing Reported in Chinese Villages Near Chinchow

Chinese military headquarters at Chinchow says Japan plans to force Chinese evacuations south of the Great Wall. Other items note tax proposals facing Democratic resistance, Hoover Mellon budget strains, Kansas football attendance and revenue, local Lawrence thefts, festive Yuletide scenes, Greek royalist tensions, Lloyd George as new English premier, and federal grand jury probes into cost of living.

Chinchow Manchuria Great Wall Congress Hoover Mellon University of Kansas Jayhawker K. U. Athletic Lawrence George Spark Tennessee Mildred Mast Edmondson Ninth New Jersey Griffith Grocery Twelfth New York Greece Constartine Entente Larissa Lloyd-George England Federal Grand Jury Gregory Detroit Ambassador Sharp Paris State Department Fred Williams Byron

Baldwin News Roundupina: Local Residents and a New Book

Mrs Kathryne Hammond now of Long Beach cal visits relatives in Baldwin and Burlington. Mr and Mrs Virgil Wood visit Mrs Wood's mother in Emporia. Mrs Mary Alice Severy travels to Kansas City to stay with her daughter and husband. Mrs Mary Martin returns from Wichita with Roy Vaughn, as they visit Lawrence. Milford Smith of Lawrence attends the First Methodist church play. Dr Thomas C Hinkle, former Baldwin resident, publishes Old Nick and Bob by the Morrow company. his sixteenth animal story.

Kathryne Hammond Baldwin Long Beach Cal Friends Burlington Virgil Wood Mr. Wood Edward Barker Emporia Mary Alice Severy Kansas City J.C. Wilson Mary Martin Wichita Roy Vaughn Martin Lawrence Thomas C.‘Hinkle Morrow Company Kansas

Lawrence to Build New Courthouse as Old Lightning Rods

Forty years ago a new eighty thousand dollar courthouse will rise in Lawrence to replace the 1867 structure. The county commissioners will select sites and the town braces for a sixty day scramble. Light rain fell this morning as the war of building projects begins.

Lawrence Tom Trou Thad Stevens Indian Territory

Susie Simon funeral held at St John in Lawrence

Attendees from the community paid respects at the Monday service for Mrs. Susie Simon, longtime Worden resident now in Lawrence, led by Father Bartho of Paola. Numerous local friends attended and her life noted with memories from both towns.

Hinkle Scrann Susie Simon St. John Catholic Church Lawrence Father Bartho Paola Aldwin Catholic Church John Wesley Grace Edward C.ailderdice South 8Th Street Ottawa Skilton Music Club William C. Rice Beethovan Myrtle Smith Hope. Mott Adam Coombs Charles Hogue Merwin Welty Guy Smedaker Ottawa J. E. Mellor W. H. Garrett Nelson P. Horn M.E. Hartley F. M. Hartley Shirley Justice W. M. Clark Aaron Nelson J. H. Whitely Harry Barnett Edward L

Kansas Masons to Confer High Degrees in Guthrie

J. R. Holmes and George Wall traveled to Guthrie Oklahoma yesterday to receive Masonic degrees. Holmes is among 18 Kansas Oklahoma Masons chosen for the thirty third degree. John Henry Cowles of Washington was to attend. The schedule includes a noon luncheon and a 1 30 to 4 pm conferral of the thirty third degree followed by K C C H from 4 to 6 and an evening banquet.

J. R. Holmes George Wall Guthrie Okla Mr. Holmes Kansas Oklahoma John Henry Cowles Washington K.C.C.H

Campbell to face Littler in Sugar Bowl 440-yard show

Jack Campbell of Fordham earns an invite to meet Gene Littler of Nebraska in the New Orleans Sugar Bowl sports showcase. Campbell is a Fordham quarter miler and Littler is the Sugar Bowl 440-yard champion from Nebraska.

Littler New York Jack Campbell Fordham Gene Littler Nebraska New Orleans

Hidden Passion Fractures a Family in a South American Trip

Diana Curt faces Adela’s scheming as Stephen Curt plans a long South American voyage to secure a $2,000,000 inheritance. Diana believes Thorpe and Adela are lovers while Stephen wrestles with love and loyalty, unsure how Diana feels as the plane departs.

Diana Adela Thorpe Stephen Diane Phil Bruce Evalyn Thorpe Richard Adele South America

Tesla’s Death Ray Fantasies Mark His Birthday

Nikola Tesla, on his 76th birthday eight years ago, spoke of a defensive death ray able to annihilate a million men or destroy 10,000 airplanes at a switch flip. The idea remained experimental, while stamps honoring him on his 80th birthday in Yugoslavia highlighted his 700 plus patents and visions of interplanetary wireless communication.

Nikola Tesla Tesla Yugoslavia

Baird Senior Class Shifts Picnic Funds to War Bond

Forty nine seniors at Baird high school decided to spend their $37.50 on a defense bond after learning of war with Japan. Faculty sponsor Ona Dell Ashton drove to Abilene to share the news and urged others to join in purchasing the bond.

Baird Tex Baird High School Japan Ona Dell Ashton Abilene

Labeled Kansas City Elevator Entry Refusal Incident

In Kansas City customers refused to enter elevators at a public building prompting staff to halt access and request security intervention. The incident raised concerns about crowd safety and occurred during peak service hours.

Kansas City

Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Programs and News

A dense listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDKD WSAN WDAF and others for Tuesday December 8 and Thursday December 10. It catalogs time slots show hosts orchestras newsrooms dramas and musical acts including Ted West Glenn Miller Eddie Cantor Fibber McGee and Lucy and Desi. It also lists forecasts weather rounds and a variety of serials and performances through the night.

Wren Ted West KMBC Wdkdaf Jacka Hee WSEN RBC Ota Orb Oronas Annie WDAF Sdar Apersonal Newascas MBC Vincent Lopes Orch Wrens Treasury Treasury Pee Johnny The Arkansas Traveler Treasure, Chest EMBC Elmer Davis Wea NBC Symphony Fibber McGee Glenn Miller WDAI Bob Hope Newscaat Red Skelton Wren—Lum Abner Walt Lochman NPE Amos and Andy Gabriel Heatter KABC Lanny Ross Dick Rogers Vai- Olman'a Hitler Muchlabach Or Melody Treasure Cheatel REN Woaf A.P Lang Thompson World Today Mal Hallett Ramon Ramos Eecenter Terry and the Pirates Jack Armatrong WDAFE Nevaccaat Fred Waring Frank Parker Christian Elmer Davia Sammy Kaye Benny Goodman Richard Himber

Department store manager investigates mistaken flags

Downtown department store staff, after a prior incident, restore normal operations. Smiling elevator operators, mistaken for Japanese, wore tiny American flags and cards stating I'm a loyal Filipino.

Doodling Chicago Restaurateur Fashions Surface Ads

A North Side restaurant owner encloses doodling in a bid to protect tablecloths. He provides diners with ads to sketch on and offers prizes for the most artistic results.

Chicago A_ North Side restaurateur Dooling

Hundreds Seek To Enlist In Wichita Recruiting

Hundreds of young men crowded army navy and marine offices in Wichita yesterday as recruiters reported more than 650 inquiries from men eager to join the nation’s defense forces.

Wichita Army Navy Marine

Governor Topeka Telegram Condolence After Hawaii Attack

Dec. 9 report from Pi-Mr. and Mrs. M. Mitchell Hoisin hase announce their son was killed in the Japanese attack on Hawaii. They say they have received a telegram of condolence from Gov. Payne Ratner.

Topeka M. Mitchell Hoisin Hase Hawaii Payne Ratner

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