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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1941

Page

4

Blackout Seeing Explained by Yale Lab Research

New Haven December reports Dr. Walter Miles at Yale University describes blackout vision as using the peripheral retina and rods to glimpse dim objects. He demonstrates with a luminous disk, noting off center perception reveals brighter edges while direct gaze fades the image.

New Haven Dec Walter R. Miles Yale University School of Medicine Dr. Miles England Miles

False claims charged against three Wichita grocers

Three Wichita grocers N Jabara Ralph Jabar and J E Bishop face federal charges of false claims in illegal use of food stamps under the surplus commodity program. Assistant U S Attorney Lester Luther said the trio were indicted by a Kansas City grand jury for falsely claiming payment for stamps from relief clients. A warrant was issued for Julius Astor a Leavenworth junk dealer indicted for conspiracy in theft of government property from Fort Leavenworth.

Topeka U. S Lester Luther N. Jabara Ralph Jabar J. E. Bishop Kansas City Luther District Attorney’s Office Julius Astor Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth

Air Raid Alarms Blackout San Francisco Amid Flares

San Francisco endured two air raid alarms and a near total blackout with reports of six flares over the city. Army interceptor units and alert planes responded as alarms echoed from 1:45 to 2:15 a.m. Windows shattered downtown as residents sought switches. Similar blackouts hit Oakland Berkeley and other Bay Area towns.

San Francisco Army Interceptor Command U.S P.S.T California Oakland Berkeley Bay Area Sacramento

War warns sound in New York as air raid drills begin

New York.records report air raid warnings at 8 41 am EST with an all clear at 9 01 am Police say enemy bombing imminent but Mitchel Field denies issuing alarms The alarms stem from a phony tip causing excitement during the first wartime alerts for the metropolis

John L. Dewitt Fourth Army New York E.S.T Long Island First Air Force Mitchelfield War Department

Students Present Musical Program On KFKU Tonight

A diverse musicale will be broadcast over station KFKU at 6 o clock tonight featuring piano duos vocal solos and ensembles. Performers include Eileen Martin Ed Utley Leora Adams Grace Helen Nash Raymond Eberhart Wilma Medlin and others in works by Godard Herbert and Hutcheson.

KFKU Eileen Martin Ed Utley Allie Merle Conger Wilma Medlin Leora Adams Hileen Martin Curran Raymond Eberhart Isle of Crete Snapsopne Suirien Opieenseis Grace Helen Nash Godard Don Michel Karl Euersteiner Sweet Mystery Raymond Eberhart Meribah Moore Ernest Hutcheson Shap Dystonie Dexantworshampeg Aioe Elizabeth Gest Noel’’_Adam Barbara Huls

Gun Identified in Nedimovich Gunfight in Missouri

Tests at the state highway patrol lab in Jefferson City linked the gun used by Milan J. Nedimovich to the weapon that killed Ernest Newman in a gunfight near here. Col Stanley M. Ginn said the identification was positive. Nedimovich was killed after killing Patrolman Victor O. Dosing and wounding Patrolman Sam Graham, who was recovering.

Victor, O. Dosing Sam Graham Graham

Niselys and Calvins Host Thanksgiving Dinner in Holton

Fairview notes report Mr H F Nisely Mrs H F Nisely and children Robert Dorothy hosted Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Z C Calvin in Holton Aan The W S C S met at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Koehler and Edna in Lawrence Wednesday afternoon with Miss Mabel Peters assisting hostess An interesting program was presented.

H. F. Nisely Robert Dorothy Z. C. Calvin Holton Aan W.S.C.S Paul Koehler Edna Lawrence Mabel Peters

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claims Bile Flow Aid

Vintage advertisement promoting Carter's Little Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow in the liver. It asserts daily bile production and describes relief from digestive discomfort, gas, constipation, and sour feelings while urging purchase and usage instructions. The copy emphasizes a 10 cent price and quick efficacy.

Carter

Christmas Bazaar Attracts Members And Visitors

A church group held a Christmas bazaar with delicious refreshments for 35 members and visitors. Thanksgiving dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Howard and others from Topeka Lawrence Effingham and nearby families.

J. E. Howard Theodore Lloyd Lewis E. Howard Topeka Lawrence Herbert Schurman Grandma Penny Effingham

Thanksgiving Gatherings and Local Notices in Kansas

Thanksgiving dinners shared by Publes of Kansas City and Penny families at the C L Penny home. Visitors included Mabel Peters Vinton Peters and Theodore Howard in Lawrence. No school at Fairview due to a teacher’s father death. FFA banquet at L M H S honoring fathers with committee Robert Nisely and Dorothy Nisely helping. Additional visits by Koehler and Denham families noted.

George Ludlum H. F. Nisely L.M.H.S Robert Nisely Dorothy Nisely Edna Koehler Lawrence Dorothy Martha Koehler Peters Home James Denham David Newell Topeka James Penny Will Koehler Ernest Leary Anna Peters

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