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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1941
Page
4
Censorship Enforced as War Measures Limit News Flow
The United States adopts wartime censorship beyond voluntary limits, restricting news to what the censor deems safe. Byron Price of the Associated Press will head the control, seen as a necessary yet temporary move to protect military interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Byron Price
Associated Press
An Admiral's Aim Yamamoto Seeks Broad Pacific Victory
A Japanese broadcast praises Admiral Yamamoto for planning a wide ofens ive campaign. He supposedly aims to capture Guam, the Philippines, Hawaii, San Francisco, then dictate peace to the United States in the White House. The letter allegedly dated January 24 details a high ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamamoto
America
Guam
Philippines
Hawaii
San Francisco
United States
White House
Roosevelt
Cheer in Tourist Outlook
In an editorial the Topeka Journal discusses summer travel through the state, noting 1942 could see more Americans touring than for a long time. Kansas may face competition from many far off destinations for tourist patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Journal
Kansas
Congressman Lambertson Silent on Cloakroom Gossip
An envelope typical of the lawmaker’s budget of cloakroom gossip arrived at the Journal World but contained no enclosure. This marks the first known instance of Bill Lambertson with nothing to say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lambertson
Journal- World
Bill
Between the Lines on Vichy and Nazi Demands
A communique reveals deep unease in France over Berlin’s demand for 100 additional executions of communists and Jews in occupied France. It openly disapproves, a marked shift for Vichy, signaling pressures it may not oppose while signaling French resistance to Nazi fiendishness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
Berlin
France
Japan Underrated Power Shifts in World War II Campaigns
A news summary notes a easing of pressure on the Philippines as Japan shifts focus toward Hongkong and possibly renews attacks later against the Philippines. It argues Japan’s strength is underestimated by foes in the Far East and warns allies to brace for renewed, intensified blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Hongkong
Japan
Far East
Singapore
Truth Quietly Quakes Nazi Hold Over Germany
Report notes German leaders fear exposure of the retreat under Soviet onslaught as public suspicion grows. Observers say the Nazi regime rests on deception and risks unraveling if the truth surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Rumors Spark Debate on Hitler’s Mental Aura
Gossip circles question the Fuehrer’s steadiness amid rumors of a nervous breakdown. Some observers credit him with greater intelligence than may actually exist, fueling speculation about his decision making and leadership under stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Fuehrer
Prize Paragraph for Kansas Politician Paul Jones
A Lyons man Paul Jones led the Coronado celebration in Kansas receiving $20000 from the state to spend and he returned $7141. The piece praises his frugality and satirically suggests an obelisk inscribing praise for a misspent public fund. Written by Democrat Ben Hudson of Fredonia and printed in the Fredonia Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kansas
Paul Jones
Lyons
Coronado
Ben Hudson
Fredonia
Fredonia Herald
Engagement Notice Sparks Astonished Proclamation
The Augusta Gazette reports Bertha Shore sharing a witty engraved notice from Frederick H announcing his astonishment at being accepted in holy matrimony by Evelyn G. The playful phrasing highlights a Tennessee couple's upcoming marriage announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Frederick H
Evelyn G
Bertha Shore
Augusta Gazette
War Today Warns of Submarine Threat Near Japan
The piece notes Lieut. Commander Tominaga’s warning of potentially 20 Yankee submarines off Japan and Admiral Hart’s report of two successful U S sub attacks. It argues these signals presage American naval and air reinforcements and a rising offensive as the war in the Pacific intensifies. The British defense of Singapore and Malay Peninsula are highlighted as pivotal, with focus on Singapore’s naval base and Dutch East Indies resources. The Journal-World Classified Page is described as a busy market place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tominaga
Japan
Tommnago
Hart
U.S
Santa Claus
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Philippines
Hawaii
the Pacific
Malay Peninsula
Singapore
Dutch East Indies
Indies
Britain
Japan Opens War With Food Ready For All But Shortages
Washington reports Japanese food supply remains adequate despite war with the United States and Britain. Rice production in 1940 set a record and the 1941 crop, though slightly smaller, plus surpluses in China and Japanese holdings, help cover needs. Japan shifts land from mulberry to wheat and vegetables to meet food demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Agriculture Department
Chosen
Korea
Taiwan
Formosa
China
Nippon
Russian boys aid German retreat with stolen crank handles
Izvestia reports from a village beyond Rek captured Klin that Russian boys looted crank handles from German vehicles, then returned them to Soviet troops as Germans fled. Evgenii Petrov calls the incident heroic and funny, noting the Germans ran on foot before the advancing Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
UPI
Izvestia
Klin
Evgenii Petrov
Youngest Cavite Casualty Survives After Jap Raid
An unnamed six month old girl, the youngest injury in the Luzon air raids, was given an even chance to survive by Manila doctors. Found on a Cavite street after the raid on the navy yard, she suffered skin wounds and authorities believe her parents were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavite
Manila
Luzon Island
Manila Hospital
Navy Yard
Books Rooms in Caliban's Cave by Laurence Pratt
Laurence Pratt’s Poems evoked by modern scene explore man’s nature and mankind’s past. They draw on municipal court scenes and rural carriage routes with a tribute to a moment of rare silence. Pratt born in Jetmore Kansas, educated at Reed College and University of Washington, now an English teacher in Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caliban'’s
Laurence Pratt
Caxton Printers, Ltd
Caldwell
Idaho
Jetmore
Kan
Reed College
University of Washington
Jefferson High School
Portland
Ore
Widows to Be Cared For
Widows of Pearl Harbor dead will get six months pay and a lifetime pension under a wartime act. A new measure on the President's desk would raise pensions from 22 to 56 dollars monthly to 80 to 83 dollars. The act also shields service members from taxes, installments, and insurance premiums to let them focus on defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Uncle
Sam
Rock Island Train Derailment Injures Four
Four injured when six cars of the Californian westbound Rock Island passenger train derail near Naravisa, 56 miles southwest of Dalhart, after a locomotive and eight cars clear a broken rail. One car rolled over as six cars left the track in early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Dalhart
Tex
Naravisa
Sunnyside Christmas Program at School House
Sunnyside school will present a Christmas program at the school house Friday night at 8 oclock. Miss Allred is the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside
Sunnyside School
Miss Allred
Dakar as strategic prize draws British and German eyes
As Africa war action grows Dakar center stage for both sides. German rail plan from Libya to Dakar links North Africa to the Atlantic and aids troop moves, while Britain fears loss of Dakar could threaten its dominions. Reports of bombers and ground forces shifting toward Freetown circulate as sabre-rattling rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Dakar
Senegal
Faidherbey Bridge
Louis Faidherbe
Germany
South America
South Atlantic
Libya
Sahara
North Africa
Sierra Leone
Freetown
Hitley
Old Town News Headlines and Local Updates
Ransom threat to Mrs. Nell Q. Donnelly pledged by former Senator James A. Reed of Missouri. Marie Neely named Red Cross rural health nurse, starting January 1. Charity football fund work planned at Oak Hill and Maple Grove cemeteries K U hospital and city hall with crew of 18 men. Candy spill at downtown schools delights pupils. Worden store fire destroys building and stock valued at 5 500 with partial insurance. Frankenstein film approved by Kansas Censorship board to be shown three days this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Q. Donnelly
Kansas City
James A. Reed
Missouri
Marie Neely
Mary McAuliffe
Red Cross
Lawrence
H. A. Jetmore
Community Service Committee
Oak Hill
Maple Grove
K. U. Hospital
City Hall
Worden
Baldwin
A. H. Kraft
Clarence Topping
Dickinson Theater
Kansas Censorship Board
German Ambassador Seeks U S Peace View Ahead of Talks
Twenty five years ago Count Von Bernstorff, Germany’s ambassador, conferred with Secretary Lansing to discuss the U S stance on central powers peace proposals and share information the German government could offer. Temperance workers statewide plan a December 19 Lawrence meeting to organize under the Anti Saloon League with Governor Capper and other leaders attending. J Godfrey Stutz heads to Weisburg for Christmas as the T J C club is hosted by Earnest Balcon and wife at 500 Ohio Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
United States
Kansas
Lawrence
Anti- Saloon League of America
Governor Capper
W. R. Stubbs
George H. Hodges
Hoch
Henry Allen
William Allen White
J. Godfrey Stutz
Weisburg
T. J. C. Club
Earnest Balcon
Ohio Street
Jack St. Clair
Kansas League to Enforce Peace Chooses Chairman
W. R. Stubbs of Lawrence elected chairman of the executive committee of the Kansas branch of the League to Enforce Peace, organized in Topeka yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Stubbs
Lawrence
Kansas
League To Enforce
Topeka
Ice Harvest Prep Amid Snow and Mumps Epidemic
Forty years ago the area reports a sharp temperature drop with snow continuing through the night. Ice on the river reaches six inches as harvest plans begin and a mumps outbreak halts classes at Haskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business College
Haskell
Griffin
Christmas Drama at Dearborn's Stores Faces a Will Test
After Andrew Dearborn dies abruptly, his son Andy and store staff confront a signed will. A six person jury must decide if Andy runs the People's Store or if a sale benefits charity, while Carol, the secretary, bears a secret about Andy’s past and love. The tension centers on loyalty, duty, and the store's true spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Dearborn
Carol
Santa Claus
Bill Reece
Mr. Herrick
Andy Dearborn
Linda Julian
Baldwin News Briefs On Travel And Obituary
Mrs. Emil S Liston returns from Fort Scott while Dr and Mrs John C Warnock cut eastern trip short for Kansas duties Funeral services for Mrs T J Keohane, longtime Baldwin resident, held at First Methodist Church Burial in Oakwood Cemetery with eight children and relatives attending Mrs John Keohane of Salt Lake City and other Keohane family members listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil S. Liston
Fort Scott
T. L. Thogmartin
John C. Warnock
Boston
Mass
Kansas
S. D. Vincent
Council Grove
Ray D. Vincent
Sapulpa
Okla
V. E. Boardman
Texas
Mexico
First Methodist Church
T. J Keohane
Gladys Elm
South 7Th Street
James S. Chubb
Baldwin
Iver Jones
LeRoy Wright
Oakwood
James G. Brockway
Merle Hitchcock
William Potts
Carl Storum
A. A. LeMaster
Allen Daugherty
Carl Butell
Stanley Flickinger
Milward Idol
Robert
Robinson
Elmer Lynch
Kansas City
John Keohane
Salt Lake City
Frank E. Wolf
Wichita
Ross Wolf
W. E. Boardman
Radio Program Schedule Snapshot for December 17 18
Radio listings show a dense slate of programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and related stations for Wednesday and Thursday evenings including Ted West Jack Armstrong Mix News Broadcasts Quiz Kids Amateo shows and big band orchestras with Glenn Miller Kay Kyser Eddie Cantor and Xavier Cugat among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Ted West
KMBC
Terry and the Pirates
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
WHN
KMBL
WDAK
Fred Waring
Frank Parker
Mr. Meek
Deene Aceaton
Edward G. Robinson
Manhattan
Midniis
Dr. Christian
Elmer Davis
Star Theatre
Eddie Cantor
DAF
Wren— Amman Melodies
Glenn Miller
Orch
Kay Eyser
Amos and
Andy
Gabriel Heatter
Bob Allen
Lanny Ross
Sammy Kaye
Richard Himber
Ramon Ramos
Moonlight Music
A.P
Kmbc—Press
KY Bere
The
Pirates
Tom Mix
Fred Waring'a Orch
Askansas City
Xavier Cugat
Maudie
Duffy
Aldrich
Major Bowes
Pym
Music Hall
Rudy Vallee
Loose
Frank Fay
Arma
Amies
WDAP
Lanny Rosa
Raymond Scott
Ramon Ramon
Freddie Ebener
A.P. Nawa
Garretts plan Christmas travels to visit family abroad
Mr and Mrs Willard H Garrett will spend two weeks or more visiting relatives. They will travel by car and leave Friday night for Florence Alabama to visit son Richard Garrett and his wife and meet their new granddaughter Linda Carol. They then go to Milwaukee to spend Christmas with son John Garrett and his family. They hope to meet daughter Helen Garrett a Port Arthur teacher in Alabama during the trip. Miss Marjorie Keohane of Beaumont Texas remains in Baldwin with her sister Miss Ruby Keohane after her mother’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dearborn
Miss Fanny
Dearborn’s
Mary Todd
Cosmetics
Nicky Moore
Jiminy Gee
Carol
Andy
Dearborn Yacht
Mr. Herrick
Andrew Dearborn
Linda Julian
Linda
Carr
Willard H. Garrett
Florence
Ala
Richard Garrett
Linda Carol
Milwaukee
John Garrett
Helen Garrett
Port Arthur
Tex
Alabama
Marjorie Keohane
Beaumont
Baldwin
Ruby Keohane
Keohane
Beaumont High School
Birthday Surprise for Glen Kalb by Local Friends
Tuesday evening about 26 friends gathered in Black Jack to surprise Glen Kalb for his birthday. Refreshments of excellent quality were served by Arthur Kalb and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. O'Neil, with Rus sells and Misses Nora and Irene Van Tries visiting Mrs. Ida Van Tries and Gracie In Topeka Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Kalb
Arthur Kalb
M. A. O'Neil
Russells
Nora
Irene van Tries
Ida van Tries
Gracie
Topeka
Joe Shelbar
Lawrence
Brown
Eudora
Parsona
Ralph Carruthers
J. ¢. Trushenny
Ben
Richard Kramers
Dale Carruthers
Trusheim
Iris O'Neil
Grace Hays
Ottawa
Jimmie Smith
McFarland
Grace Preston
Baldwin
Gift idea for former Lawrence resident Journal-World subscription
The note offers a mail subscription to the Journal-World as a gift for a former Lawrence resident. The price is listed as $2.50 or $3.00 per year, varying by distance.
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Lawrence
Journal-World
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