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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
2
Washington reports the four month drive to register and fingerprint all aliens ends at midnight. Noncitizens failing to register face a 1000 fine and six months imprisonment except for foreign officials and immediate families. Earl G. Harrison urged compliance as thousands more registrations are expected before rolls close.
Atlanta reports a five day manhunt in two states ended at Fulton county jail with Charles Coates a 28 year old Missouri escapee charged with murder. Public Safety Commissioner Lon Sullivan said Coates shot Patrol Corporal W. F. Black after a traffic stop in Ringgold Georgia and surrendered after a blood trail across North Carolina and East Tennessee.
Robert M Copenhaver died at his home on Rhode Island Street. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church Saturday at 1 30 p m with Rev R A Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at Nortonville. He is survived by his wife a son Albert Ward Copenhaver of Los Angeles and a grandson Robert Miles Brooker of Neodesha.
Mrs. George Byrd dies at home on Tennessee Street with funeral plans to be announced later. Mrs. Lee Pitts learns of the death of Mrs. Frede Jr in Kansas City. she was related to the Gleed family. Funeral services tomorrow for Mrs. Frede Jr. Charles O. Flory, 81, dies after being found injured Tuesday night. funeral Monday at Rumsey Funeral Home with burial at Flory Cemetery. Survived by four daughters Laura Tuttle, Louetta Howe, Florence Elston, Viola Flory. three sons Arthur E. B. Flory Leford Flory Theodore Flory. sixteen grandchildren. a sister Ella Shaw. four brothers Austin Lone Star Flory, Lester Flory, Lee Flory, L. M. Flory.
James Warren Tatham, three Greek son of Mr and Mrs James Tatham of 1100 New York Street, died this afternoon at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He is survived by brother Clifford and sisters Patricia Ann Ruth Elaine and Mary Louise. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Sir Walter Layton of the Ministry of Supply told London that American war materiel cannot flood Britain next spring and will not reach full weight until late summer 1941. He warned the non belligerent status may not change for six months, and that U S orders from 1940 will take long to mature.
The Associated Press reports at least 390 violent deaths over the Christmas holiday, with 278 from traffic accidents on Christmas Eve and Day. New York leads with 41 deaths, California 30, Ohio 29, Illinois 28, across 48 states and D C. A separate note from Pontiac, Michigan: Bruce Bravan, 17, had charges dismissed for throwing eggs at Wendell Willkie on October 2.
Questions cover the national government's finances in the Great Depression era, redemption obligations on a large gold reserve, the meaning of redemption obligations for money, current national debt level, and other objections to a large national debt beyond bankruptcy risks noted in Roosevelt's Pittsburgh speech.
The 1929 national debt stood at about 17 billion with the public debt later rising to around 50 billion. Redemption provisions include 700 to 800 million in various notes and coins redeemable in gold, with the treasury notes silver dollars and related issues. Tax burden rises from both principal payments and annual interest.
Senators argued that more employment from the defense program could trim WPA relief costs. The $975 million WPA appropriation may be exhausted by March 1 with a supplemental request likely to cover payments to July 1. Several officials noted uneven job access and regional defense deployment shaping relief policies.
Wilhelm Muhlenbroich, a life term kidnapper of a year old, tried to kill himself in his cell at San Quentin. He fainted during the effort and was treated for a wrist wound. Warden Clinton Duffy lamented the unsuccessful attempt, noting the inmate appeared near collapse in the jute mill room.
Three groups of white laboratory rats at Frank Strone hall Mt Oread study how temperature affects vitality memory and problem solving. Cold conditions yield larger weights faster reproduction higher maze scores and longer memory, while hot conditions produce weaker memory and signs of instability. The work extends Prof Wheeler's theory linking sunspots and long term climate to human behavior.
Local insurance man Lawrence Gene Glahn is said to be improving steadily at home after being removed from the hospital last Thursday. Mrs. Glahn expects it may be several months before he can leave the house.
London reports Britain's meat ration may drop from one shilling tenpence to one shilling sixpence per week per person early in January. The change would reduce civilian meat allotment and possibly include pork tripe kidneys liver and sausages in the ration. Service members who had larger rations are expected to see a proportional cut.
Hollywood reports the death of Agnes Ayres on Christmas Day from a cerebral hemorrhage. A blonde leading lady in the silent era alongside Gloria Swanson and Wallace Reid, she starred in The Affairs of Anatol and The Sheik before fading with the talkies and a later unsuccessful comeback attempt.
A Baldwin gathering included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott Gene Kall Mr. and Mrs. James Workman Wini fred the Wahns and Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Jones Beth, with Leota Scott Macy and Russell Macy expected from California. Other attendees joined Friday school visit, cantata at M E church, and Farm Bureau meeting in Lawrence.
Marian Madl and Prairie City pupils presented a community club program. A duck prize funded the event. Ralph Madl won. Cake by Mrs. Charlie Jardon, cake walk proceeds go to the school. A Christmas party at No. 10 followed. two songs and a dialog were performed. Teachers and pupils take a week off for vacation.
Five hill billy recruits aboard the U S liner Washington after rescuing 1 842 evacuees from the Orient described celebrating with 56 breakfast biscuits. The 2 000 navy recruits were picked up at Hampton Roads and debarked at San Pedro after the voyage.
London reports key workers used the Christmas recess to perform vital repairs on machines that have run non stop since Dunkirk. At an attacked factory workers replaced shattered glass with umbrellas to protect equipment. In Kansas a convict escaped from guards at Leavenworth and was recaptured hours later. In New York, Harold MacDonald Anderson, 64, a war correspondent and editor of the Lindbergh piece, died of a heart attack.
Three Kansans were reported satisfactory at a St. Joseph hospital after a Christmas Eve highway crash that killed Edward C. Carte, 21, of St. Joseph. Injured were Henry M. Sharp and his wife of Oswego and their son in law C. J. Poirier, 46, of Topeka. Sharp had a back injury. Mrs Sharp an ankle fracture. Poirier a knee fracture. Mrs Poirier and her two children were unharmed.
The Balawin loudspeaker carried a welcome call as neighbors gathered in sunshine. A French harp performance amused some, while the Ladies' club met with Miss Elizabeth Pearson and discussed an old lady’s Florida trip. A Christmas tree and gift exchange drew interest as donations to Kansas City’s Children Mercy Hospital and the Red Cross were announced along with congratulatory cards. Mr and Mrs Playd Porter announced a son born December 1. Naomi Revey celebrated a trade-ticket win, and Everett Wahn and Kenneth departed for Emporia after visiting from Oregon.
Joyce daughter of Baldwin and Mrs. Bert Randel with Bonnie and John ny visited Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Leach with Gene and Robert, along with Mrs. August Wartzack and Mrs. Olive Verhoff, and Mrs. Ro Lobingler were evening guests of E. W. Craig and Miss Vivian Oralg. Mr. and Mrs. John Moore of Walawin dined with Mrs. Lange and Miss Della Marshall Sunday.
Miss Mary Coffman stayed home with measles while families travel to Los Angeles for three months. Mina Stanwix out with tonsillitis and appendicitis. caretakers for George Goffman and family. Williams and Willams attend turkey dinner with Schucks in Pleasant Grove. Jolly Quilters meet on New Year’s Day. Barber school hosted a parents program with Santa Claus and student crafts and candy sacks.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson and children visit Mrs Robinsons father Mr McMurphy in Butler Missouri. Mr and Mrs John Cobb of Lawrence Kansas called at their farm last Sunday. The 60th annual Kansas State Grange session was held at Larned Kansas with deputies meetings on Monday and Friday. Laura Zook teaches Wellman.
The school entertained patrons with a Christmas party on Thursday afternoon. A large crowd attended Sunday morning church services where a special musical number by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander on piano and violin was featured. Everyone is welcome at 9 45 each Sunday.
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