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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
4
Washington Conference Presses to Halt Production Delays
Labor leaders and industrial managers meet in Washington by President Roosevelt to stop interruptions in defense production. The piece notes risks from jurisdictional strikes and multi union memberships hampering war effort and urges a thorough elimination of drags and handicaps to maximize output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Army
Navy
Pacific Coast
Napoleonic Echo in Russian Campaign Leaves German Lines Retreating
The article weighs whether a 20th century invasion of Russia will repeat Napoleon's fate as German forces withdraw in the face of Soviet counterattacks. It notes heavy German losses and a winter retreat, with Russian claims of a rout and cautious German reassessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Berlin
Napoleon
Debt Ceiling Climb Narrows Gap Toward 65 Billion
The national debt grows toward 65 billion as the government borrows eight billion more this week. Analysts expect further increases beyond the ceiling as war needs push borrowing higher than current legal limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Curfew Debate Arises Over Lawrence Mobility
A proposal to impose a curfew in Lawrence is being considered to curb the movement of people abroad to what is deemed unavoidable. Many Lawrence parents might support testing the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Albania Declares War on United States
Albania declared war on the United States yesterday signaling a shift toward a serious international crisis. The statement followed by cautious analyses suggesting further evidence may be required to confirm a full escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
United States
Uneasy Waiting in Pacific War Readiness After Surprise
Japanese naval authorities warn of American submarines in Japanese waters as Japan contemplates the location of other fleet units. The Pacific fleet, now under new command, faces scrutiny over unpreparedness after the Hawaiian Islands attack and aims to force changes upon Japan’s fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Pacific
Singapore
Great Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
Turkey in Line to Stay Neutral as War May Move
Turkey plans to remain neutral as signs mount that the war may shift soon. Across the border Bulgaria builds airfields and military readiness, suggesting Germany could soon use those facilities. Hitler may pivot to a front less affected by winter while the Moscow campaign stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Bulgaria
Hitler
Russia
German built planes used by Japanese near Singapore
British observers report Japanese forces around Singapore using German built aircraft. Curiosity rises over how these planes arrived as German “tourists” in Tokyo hotels have been seen, suggesting the German blockade leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Tokyo
Germany
Christmas Evening Opening Draws Busy Shoppers
The first Laurence store opening for Christmas shoppers drew a large evening crowd on the main street. Shoppers quickly checked off items on their Christmas lists, showing strong appreciation for the extended hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence
Defense production should spread inland from coast regions
The war revealed that strategic defense industries should be dispersed across inland zones between mountain ranges. Early advice to relocate from coastal basins was given well in advance but not heeded with sufficient seriousness.
Weather forecast chatter trims edges but persists
Despite curtailed forecasts, residents discuss likely conditions and impacts. Officials urge reliance on official advisories while communities share snippets of expected temperatures winds and rain chances.
Vegetable Dinner Debate Sparks Steak vs Veg Counts
A Leavenworth Times quip suggests adding a thick well seared steak makes a vegetable dinner more appetizing. It humorously notes reducing vegetables by large margins as an alternative, with exaggerated percentages for beans and spinach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Times
Air power decisive in Pacific war says columnist
The article argues air control will determine Pacific battle outcomes with Japan, noting no Nazi air signs yet and urging use of aircraft carriers for long range strikes. It discusses limits of bombing Japan from distant bases, possibilities for Formosa or Vietnam-era targets, and the looming need for air reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Strik
Far East
Associated Press
Moscow Front
Harry E. Yarnell
United States
Philippines
Singapore
Hongkong
Pearl Harbor
Russia
Japan
Bolshevists
Vladivostok
Nippon
America
Britain
Formosa
Manila
Hainan
Pacific
Tokyo
Osaka
Students broadcast on Bill of Rights from L M H S
Students from L M H S Baldwin and Eudora high schools will take part in a 15 minute Bill of Rights program tonight from 6 to 6 15 over station KFKU. The show is part of a series with representatives Violet Carr Jean Button Ed win Longanecker from Lawrence Cynthia Smith and Sarah Counts from Baldwin and Floyd Ott from Eudora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin and
Eudora
KFKU
Violet Carr
Jean Button
Edwin Longanecker
Lawrence
Cynthia Smith
Sarah Counts
Baldwin
Floyd Ott
Russian Gains an Aid in the Pacific
Washington reports that Nazi reverses in Russia bolster Allied hopes and threaten Tokyo by loosening Axis pressure. Analysts say every German loss weakens Japan, aiding Hawaii, the Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The United States plans continued lend-lease and intensified munitions output for Britain, Russia, and others opposing the Axis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific
Far East
Russia
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Hong Kong
Singapore
Asiatic
United States
Pacific Islands
Europe
Japan
Siberian
Hawaii
Philippines
Africa
Asia
Axis
Roosevelt
Stimson
U.S. Pacific
America
U.S
British Isles
North Africa
Hitler
Turkey
Near East
Iran
Iraq
North
Spain
Portugal
Atlantic
U.S. Navy
Britain
Cummings Sends Word From Philippines Air Force
Captain Cummings of the U S Air Force telegraphed his parents at 2225 Barker saying he is all right and to not worry. He has spent 15 months in the Philippines and was stationed at Clark Field with a pursuit squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
William Cummings
W. J. Cummings
Barker
Captain Cummings
U. S. Air Force
Philippines
Clark Field
Hoover seeks fast action on reconstruction plan
President Hoover courted both parties for swift progress on the business reconstruction program. He was assured the moratorium proposal and the federal land bank capital increase bill stand to pass the house before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Federal Land Bank
Jack “Legs
Diamond
Nelly Onnelly
Kansas City Garment Company
George Blair
Manchuria
Japanese War Office
Lawrence High School
H. L. Baker
Hazel Rive
Hazel Lefman
Jack Miller
Robert Garrett
Ferritta Dodge
Ralph Hawley
Wilfred McClain
Ireta Mae Fetters
Dorothy Shockey
Virgin
Peace notes handed to Britain by American envoy
Twenty five years ago Walter H Page delivered central powers peace notes to the British government. Rev E A Edwards was elected president of the Ministerial Alliance with C C Brown W S Price and J K Young elected to officer posts. Lawrence mourns the death of merchant Paul R Brooks. Debates on universal military training continue before the Senate military committee. Snow fell across Lawrence marking a holiday mood. Dr and Mrs L H Frink announce the birth of an eight pound baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Page
E. A. Edwards
Ministerial Alliance
C. C. Brown
W. S. Price
Paul R. Brooks
Lawrence
Senate Miitary Committee
Chamberlain
Army General Staff
L. H. Frink
Ice and weather notes with a military appointment
Forty years ago the page reports rough ice on a skating night and a cold snap with sub zero temperatures. A telegram names Adna G. Clarke as first lieutenant likely assigned to Fort Totem New York as a well earned appointment. Ice harvesting begins, seven inches thick, good quality. J J Heim Kansas City wires plans for an electric line to Topeka and Kansas City, predicting a hundred minutes travel time to the post office, faster than steam cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Central
Adna G. Clarke
Fort Totem
New York
J. J. Heim
Kansas City
Topeka
Lawrence
Heim
University High Notes Bright Activities At Local School
University High presents a busy report with student exchanges from several high schools, basketball losses to Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, a Christmas gift drive, and the Phi Delta Kappa publication Kappa News. The senior Arland Grover captains the team. Jim Nason and Arland Grover lead scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas School For the Deaf
Olathe
University High
Bob Malott
Jim Nason
Arland Grover
Charles Ise
Roger Olmstead
Annamari Seiwald
Raymond Cooper
Kappa News
Phi Delta Kappa
Maynard Fox
University
Henry Shenk
Clifford Nordstrom
Joie Stapleton
Kansas Cities
Hale H. Herr
Paseo High School
R. J. DeLona School For Crippled Children
Leeds Tuberculosis Sanitarium
University of Kansas Hospital
Alta Bingham
Gladys Bitter
Bernadine Green
Evelyn Harriman
Elizabeth Nusbaum
Betty Watson
Earthquake Report From Eastern Turkey Cited
NBC dispatch from Pars radio reports a major earthquake in eastern Turkey with considerable damage. Details were not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
New York
Pars Radio
NBC
A Christmas Carol Ends With Tough Judgment for Andy Dearborn
Carol Fairfield faces a deadline to judge Andy Dearborn under her late employer Mr. Dearborn's will. The six jurors including Carol must decide if Andy runs the store by the policy of service to the people or if the business will be sold for charity. A date for the annual inventory looms as time runs short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Dearborn
Carol
Ar. Herrick
Bih Reece
Andy
Young Andy
Carol Fairfield
Mr. Dearborn
Dearborn
Caral
Bessie
Mathilde
John
Mr. Majors
Miss Fanny
Andy Dearborn
Linda Julian
Linda
Darling
Nicky
Jimmy
Jis
Radio Programs Thursday Evening Schedule
Station lineups list shows WREN WMBC WDAF KMBC with programs led by Ted West Terry and the Pirates Jack Armstrong Tom Mix Fred Waring s Orchestra Sports News Newsroom and Tax Instruction scheduled across evening slots on December 18. The lineup emphasizes station variety and local programming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Ted West
KMBC
WDAF
Jack Armatrong
BHKO
Tom Mix
WDAK
Fred Waring
Orch
Frank Parker
Songa
WDAKF
Newa
KNBC
All Pearce
WDDAF
Glenn Miller
WMBC
Kate Smith
WRIEN
Wrien—Harn Dance, Wdaf--Information Please. T5r
Elmer Davis
the Playhouse
Ginny Simms
Vocallst
A.P
Philharmonie Orch
Shirley Temple
Wings of Destiny
Grand Central Station
Wren—Lum
Abner
IXMBC
Ted Steele
Kalkc
Western Echoes
Amos and
Andy
Wdaf—Orchestra
Gabriel Heatter
Jimmy Walsh
Lanny Ross
Orchendra
Sammy Kaye
Jack Teagarden
the World Today
Stanley Kenton
N Orch
Ramon Ramos
U.lp
A.P. News
Mbc—Press
Terry and the Pirates
Jack Armstrong
Kansas City Dines
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