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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
2
Reporter describes London suburb carolers moving in blackout amid wartime rationing and fears of invasion. Government orders suspend Boxing Day holiday. Christmas comforts diminished yet carols rise in shelters to lift spirits and resist the raids.
Fire Chief Paul Ingels reports a novel ignition method observed during a blaze at the Country Club. A pair of billiard balls set near indirect lighting fixtures ignited from heat, causing smoke and scorching of the ceiling.
United States submarines reached Manila Bay as officials noted at least 15 American underwater craft now in Asiatic waters. Navy sources confirmed a gradual strengthening of the Asiatic fleet on surface, air, and under water following a Hawaii to Philippines bomber sweep, with the army also expanding its air power.
Osage County coroner Dr. C. C. Fritts said witnesses reported an argument over a toad of wood led to the fatal shooting of Fred Bartz age 41 at his Vassar general store nine miles east of Osage City. An inquest is held at Lyndon. The youth shooter fled and is at large.
Government checks totaling thirty thousand dollars intended for Gray county farmers were destroyed when a mail pouch was sucked under train wheels near Cimarron Kansas in December 1924. The remnants were forwarded to the federal office in Kansas City for replacement.
Lawrence Lodge No 6 Free Masons will meet at the temple next Monday evening opening at 7 o clock for work in the entered Apprentice degree Visitors welcome W C Woodcock W Me NW H Quakenbush Secy Adv
Fire Chief Paul Ingels reports the Lawrence headquarters toy repair program set a record for both total toys and large intact toys. Merchants donated materials and performed special repairs while volunteers expressed gratitude to donors for supporting the annual effort. John Glenn of Beardstown, Illinois, linked to Dr. F Allen in the Saturday Evening Post, is identified in a photo with Phor and Bobby and noted for connecting Beardstown players to the Kansas Jayhawks.
Mr and Mrs Howard Sutherland Howard Jr Dolores June and Martha Dooley suffered severe lacerations and minor cuts in an auto crash two miles north of Ottawa around 6 45 PM They were taken to Ottawa hospital and held for observation while three children in the rear escaped with minor injuries The incident followed a sideswipe from an oncoming car and a near head on collision that badly damaged the Sutherland car
Mrs Martha McCollum aged 93 former Lawrence resident died December 17 at her daughter’s home in Webster City Iowa. She moved to Lawrence in 1895 for her sons to attend the University of Hanae and returned to care for health until four years ago. Survived by four children Effie McCollum Jones Harriet Luella McCollum Elmer V McCollum Burton McCollum ten grandchildren four great grandchildren and two brothers James Kidwell and Benton Kidwell.
Funeral services for Mose H Rhodes Jr who died Sunday morning in Horton hospital will be held Thursday at 10 at Funk chapel. Rev W S Sims will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
An anonymous Santa Claus visited the Ann Lee home for the aged in Albany on December 24 and distributed one dollar to each of the 450 inmates, mirroring last year’s act.
The item asks five queries about deficits and national debt. It links a “national blessing” with debt risks and cites Roosevelt’s Pittsburgh speech warning deficits lead toward bankruptcy. It explores effects of bankruptcy, public belief in the government’s finances, and dangers of overestimating state financial power.
The text outlines feared consequences of prolonged national borrowing including vast debt, possible national bankruptcy, worthless government bonds, tax failure, bank and industry collapses, mass unemployment, and starvation. It notes presidents and Congress discussing fiat money and limitless paper issue as a path to financial ruin.
Senator Tydings proposed asking Britain and axis powers for a statement of the conditions under which they would end the war. He argued a just peace would restore sovereignty to Norway Denmark the Netherlands Belgium and France, with disarmament and flexible Polish and Czechoslovakian states possible. He warned against appeasement and urged a justice based settlement to avoid continued slaughter and vast costs. TwoRepublican lawmakers urged strengthen defenses in the Canal Zone while the navy tightened contractor controls to prevent sabotage and espionage.
Phoenix Arizona December 24 A drizzling rain washed out Nebraska Cornhuskers morning workout coach Biff Jones said players would drill this afternoon regardless of the weather The Huskers fear the weather may threaten their Rose Bowl chances as Stanford's T formation looms and a week of snow hampered their buildup.
Kansas City report details 71 year old twins Mrs. Jane Young of San Francisco and Mrs. Sarah Wilson of Hopkins Missouri reuniting after a 56 year separation. They arranged a Christmas stay with brother Jack Clayton in Bentonville Arkansas sharing memories and family ties.
St. John's Catholic Church will celebrate a traditional solemn high mass for Christmas starting at midnight. Rev. M. T. Hoffman will be assisted by Rev. Victor Gelthaus and Rev. Clement Nordhus of St. Benedict's College Atchison. Fr. Gelthaus will preach the sermon.
The Lawrence real estate board held its weekly luncheon today with Roy Quartins S J Hunter C B Holmes EB Arnold and J M Clevenger present. Next Wednesday’s meeting will be a conference with parties involved in bringing defense industry units to the area.
Reports say Manchester area and northwest England suffered major destruction with hospitals shelters shops and homes damaged. Seven dead from a tavern blast, while German raids also hit London and a south coast town with limited damage elsewhere.
The president urges a voluntary path to improvement amid war and prohibition. He argues mankind is one, condemns conquest by the sword, and stresses sober optimism and faith as crux of a better world despite crises.
Trinity Lutheran will observe Christmas Eve with a 10 30 p m midnight service. Miss Phillis Riggs will play carols on the chimes 15 minutes before ten thirty. Candle lighters Leo Hayden and Carl Beil will light six altar candles. Crystal Price will sing Ave Maria. Ednah Hopkins will play violin obbligato and Mrs C W Straffon will preside at the organ. Anabel Keeler performs harp pieces Estquisse and Reverie. Mrs S H Oehrle sings Magnificat. Mrs Alfred J Beil delivers The Christmas Substitute. A candlelight recessional O Holy Night closes the service.
Giornale d'Italia said 80 German fliers visited Mussolini's birthplace Forli en route elsewhere. Rome sources report German transport planes and stuka bombers, flown by Italian pilots, aiding Italy's forces in Albania with Italian reinforcements crossing the Adriatic.
Northrop Aircraft in Los Angeles reports aluminum scarcity, prompting a 20 percent work hour reduction for 2,000 workers as the Aluminum Company of American denies the shortage. Northrop holds defense contracts totaling 10 million dollars and expects 30 to 35 weeks for current orders with September as a milestone for capacity increases. The firm recently tested 24 bombers ordered by Norway and will deliver them to the Norwegian air force operating from England.
Pittsburgh December 24 reports CP A Company of America stated there is positively no shortage of aluminum for the airplane industry now serving British and American orders for military ships. A spokesman said aluminum materials have been allocated to aviation under the defense emergency and any temporary Northrop shortage is being met promptly. He noted large shipments left New Kensington, Pennsylvania, for the Northrop plant last week.
The city council held a short session to approve claims totaling 33 914 10 to pay December salaries before Christmas. A 10 000 transfer from the water department fund to the sinking fund was included. Clarence Flory named to replace Clarence Beebe on six months leave. next meeting set for Monday evening.
At Fort Sill Oklahoma a influenza outbreak that at one time left 1300 soldiers on the sick list has ended. Colonel J C Styron says the sick list now stands at 446, below the normal level for the size of the unit. Also Detroit Tigers sign Char lie Gehringer for 1941 in his 15th season, denying retirement rumors at age 37.
Edna Bond sends thanks to friends for kind memories and wishes them a Merry Christmas in gratitude for their kindness.
Newark and Long Island City plants sign a one year contract with the United Automobile Workers raising wages by about 1.5 million dollars annually. The pact bans sit-downs stay-ins slowdowns and sympathy strikes and sets an arbitration board for grievances. Wages rise from 50 to 62 cents per hour with a 40 hour week, overtime at time and a half, and double pay on Sundays.
Snow falls along the Dover strait forecast a white Christmas for southeast England Rome reports snow today creating a rare prospect of a white Christmas in the Italian capital.
Government bonds traded on the New York stock exchange as of December 24. Treasury 3 38 ded Mare ow pre Creer Treasury 4s 130 Treasury 33 45-11 shows activity. The report lists U S government issues including 3 1 8s and 4s with varying prices and yields noted by market observers.
Adolf Hitler departed Berlin today on a special train bound for an undisclosed destination. Inquiries about Christmas with the army and S.S. units drew the reply that it is military information. The exact destination remains unknown aboard the train.
The report notes a study of Winston Churchill's address by an official during a recent Italian visit yesterday. It highlights attention to Churchill's remarks and their reception among Italian audiences.
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