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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1941

Page

4

Love Righteousness Anointed With Oil Of Gladness

Verse quotes Psalm 45 7 stating the beloved loves righteousness and hates wickedness and is anointed by God with the oil of gladness above peers.

Congress Proposes Cuts in Non-Defense Spending

A joint committee urges cutting non-defense outlays by 1.13 billion dollars. Senator LaFollette files a minority report arguing against the majority plan and warns economy must target specific items. As war continues, curbing peace time programs like the NVA and CCC becomes a necessary policy stance.

Congress LaFollette NVA CCC

Waiting for News on Pacific Fleet in War Time

The piece compares World War I wait for naval news with 1914 to 1916 delays and the Battle of Jutland. It notes premature reports of decisive battles, the British and German fleets, and the German fleet retreating, leaving public patience to endure an uncertain wait for Pacific fleet news.

Jutland

Food as a Weapon in War Time Editorial Idea

The Emporia Gazette argues food can be a weapon and urges the surplus commodities agency publicity department to issue a new mimeographed form. It notes monthly reports on surplus farm commodities reduced by distributions through the food stamp plan in Douglas County and calls for reducing supply.

Emporia Gazette United States Surplus Commodities Agency Douglas County

Arsenals Expected to Hold War Assets in Need

The text argues against reducing weapon supplies during wartime, claiming arsenals must retain arms for potential necessity and that cutting production would be illogical while fighting continues.

Churchill Speech to Congress Inspires Unity and Hope

Winston Churchill addressed the American Congress with a simple forceful speech urging unity among English speaking and free peoples. He mixed humor with gravity noting a hypothetical American father and English mother for a self made path to congress and spoke of a hopeful future after allied efforts.

Winston Churchill Congress Churchill

Blackouts Highlight Real War Realities In Honolulu and Manila

The report contrasts U S towns struggling with blackout drills with Honolulu and Manila where residents heard real bombs. Honolulu is praised as the best blackout locale, after the initial shock everyone now follows precautions. Pacific coast cities fear attacks but have not heard bombs yet, while inland areas take longer to grasp blackout gravity.

United States Honolulu Manila Pacific Coast

Good Sense and Bad Politics in World Affairs

The piece argues that appeasers often looked prudent in the short term while urging readiness costs money. Manuel Quezon followed appeasers opposing militarism and tax hikes in the Philippines, but the arrival of Japanese bombers proved such rhetoric unsafe and no longer sensible.

America Manuel Quezon United States Philippines

Wolves and bounty shake Colorado sheep country

In a Colorado section wolves thrived, prompting a $5 bounty for every dead wolf. Some farmers discovered raising wolves could be more profitable than sheep, turning the region into a wolf economy per the Almena Plaindealer.

Colorado Almena

Golfers Face Ball Shortage Says Rubber Conservation May Force Change

The Pittsburg Headlight reports golfers fear a golf ball shortage next year due to rubber conservation. Players may have to take up lawn mowing for exercise if supplies run low.

Pittsburg

Churchill warns against complacency in wartime speech

DeWitt Mackenzie discusses Winston Churchill's warning to Americans to avoid complacency and haste. He cites lessons from Britain’s prewar period and the need for mobilization, warning that enemies will stop at nothing and urging full national effort for a long war through 1943 or 1944.

England Europe Winston Churchill Mr. Churchill Manila Churchill Benate Norway Flanders Greece Africa Munich

Ten Years Ago in Roaring News on War and Unemployment

Ten years ago Japanese forces pushed toward Chinchow in Manchuria as winter conditions worsened. Kansas faced 30 000 unemployed with state leaders urging local communities to organize cooperative care. Roarians heard Frank Stock ton urge keeping employment efforts state led without federal aid. A city ordinance taxing wholesalers at 200 dollars yearly sparked complaints about interstate business exemptions. Miss Carolyn Harper from Gulf Park College visited Elks club for a holiday dance hosted by Miss Marjorie Simmonds and Miss Margaret Kirchhoff.

Chinchow Manchuria Woodring Frank T.stockton School of Business The State University Dean Stockton State Committee On Kansas State Committee Carolyn Harper Gulf Park College Gulfport Miss the Elks Club Marjorie Simmonds Margaret Kirchhoff

Peace talks and legal deadlines in early 20th century notes

Communications among allied capitals discuss responses to central powers peace proposals prepared in Paris. The Adamson eight hour law faces US Supreme Court scrutiny, railroads abstain from actions affecting court proceedings, and railroad payrolls ignore the law pending a ruling. County commissioners set January 6 for the Kaw river bridge opening with a celebratory program committee named. Mrs Guy Bigsby and Miss Phebe Bigsby plan a Friday kitchen shower.

Paris Supreme Court of the United States Kaw River O. B.,. Guffer T.’ J. Sweeney C. H. Tucker W. C. Simons C. S. Finch Guy Bigsby Phebe Bigsby

Pneumonia Free Treatment Program Cuts Fatality Rate

Topeka reports 591 pneumonia cases treated under the 1941 state plan with 42 deaths, a 7 percent fatality rate. Dr. F C Beelman says rates dropped from 80 35 percent since 1939. Free service for the medically indigent cost $7 115 under state and national health support.

Topeka State Board of Health F.C. Beelman National Health Services

Claim Advance in Malaya Deepens Japanese Push

Berlin reported that Japanese forces in Malaya broke through British lines with an advance so deep that Ipoh is now within their military operations, though the broadcast gave no independent source for the claim.

Berlin Malaya Ipohe

Miss Alta Smith Sets Six Week Oklahoma Concert Tour

Miss Alta Smith leaves tonight for a six week concert tour through Oklahoma, honoring Miss Nelle Van Neste. The path includes performances across the state as she brings her program to audiences and showcases her talent.

Nelle van Neste Alta Smith Oklahoma

Christmas Gifts and Local Notes from Lawrence Abound

Forties era items report a Lawrence man gifting his wife a $300 diamond for Christmas. J Fischer circulates Boer petition with growing support. A Lawrence man boasts profits and shares potatoes and eggs as gifts. Lone Star and Echo sportsmen host a rabbit hunt with Echo at 214 to 87. Jack Parnell’s suit story ends with lost old clothes. Mrs W F Williams now runs the block restaurant in the 800 block Warren Street.

Lawrence J. Fischer Lone Star Echo Echo Boys Lone Star Boys Jack Parnell Washington Creek W. F. Williams Warren Street

Christmas Store Drama Tests Carol and Andy

Andrew Dearborn's will strands Carol in a moral clash over control of the business as Andy leans toward ruthless Herrick and Linda Julian. Carol seeks to preserve the store’s service ethos by redressing customer accounts while planning a festive party night that rekindles old feelings amid secret tensions.

Andrew Dearborn Carol Andy Altho Linda Julian Mr. Herrick Mary Bill Herrick Evry Dearborn Mr.Herrick

Flashes of Life Hint at War Heroes and Youthful Patriotism

A Nashville Army officer quits at 4 pm and leaves a memo about the chair being warm. In Pittsburgh the Marines reject Karl Saunik's enlistment as he is eight years old, despite his stated eagerness to fight for Uncle Sam. Maj. A E Simon commends his spirit but notes the disqualification.

Nashville Tenn Pittsburgh Karl Saunik Sam A. E. Simon Karl

Christmas Cheer in Spokane and Milwaukee Police Record

Christman contemplates altering his surname for Christmas reasons after his daughter Joan’s birth on Christmas Day. The Christman’s family welcomes a boy named Dennis Oliver. In Milwaukee, Officer Edward J. Terborg, after years of speeding arrests, faced discharge for intoxication and conduct unbecoming an officer.

Spokane Wash Lloyd G. Christman Joan Christman Dennis Oliver Milwaukee Edward J. Terborg

Obituary for Ella Cox of Lawrence and Azalia

Ella Cox born Azalia Indiana December 8 1867 died December 23 1941 aged 74 years 20 days daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Cox sister of Oscar Cox and Maggie Scott. She moved to Lawrence Kansas at age two with parents and lived there after her mother died in 1918. Survived by brother Charles R. Cox of Long Beach California and sister Mrs Charles T Moore of Bell California interment in Oak Hill Cemetery Lawrence Kansas.

William M. Clark Tola Frank Lane Iola Bill Thomas A. Evans Tommy Topeka George Hersh Beulah Robey Baldwin Vivian Weir Powhattan James §. Chibb Robey Chester W. Gates, Jr Annapolis C Company Clide Gates Wichita Ness City Lawrence L. Thompson Earl Morris Roger C. Schooley Hale Steele Edward J.cragoe W.M Earl L. Morris S.W. Allan Daugherty J. W. Claude Willey Oliver Price James van Dam J.D. Roger Schooley Ted Frazee J. S. E. W. Hubskmann Tyler Charles Kalb Wilson Counts Mary Counts Morgan Lawrence Florella C. McKittrick Parkville Laura Belle McKittrick Hazleton Harry McKittrick Kansas City Maryann Counts J. W. Counts William Cook Shirley Leavenworth V. C. McKay Gary Nelda Cook Cushing Memorial Hospital Buckner Davison Ella Cox Azalia Ind Charles Elizabeth Cox Oscar Cox Maggie Scott Kan Indiana Charles T. Moore Friends Church Charles R. Cox Long Beach Calif Bell Lawrence, Kan Oak Hill Cemetery

Radio Programs Saturday Evening December 27 Listings

Radio schedule entries for WREN KMBC and WDAF show a mix of music programs news and performances including Cavaliers Commentator Sportcast White Car Grand Ole Opry and Natl Barn Dance with hosts Wayne King Ted Steele and Guy Lombardo among others.

Wren Wake Up America KMBC Columbia Symphony WDAF Bob Becker H. V. Kaltenborn Hollywood Church Tony Wons A. Kostelanetz Orch WDAKF John Tompkins Ray Pearson Capt Flagg Sgt. Quirt Edgar Bergen Walter Winchell Parker John Dinnah Shore Withen Goodwill WDAI Newacast Gabriel Heatter Henry King Boyd Raeburn People's Platform Claude Thornhill Jack Teagarden Moonbeams Richard Himber Ramon Ramos Ted West KKMBC Jack Armstrong Tom Mix Little Orphan Anafle Fred Waring Wren—Walts Frank Parker National Radio Forum Brewster Family Orson Welles WLAF Wren—Lum Abner Cavalcade of America IKBC KMNBC Western Echoes Ted Steele Amos and Andy Gabriel_ Heatter Lanny Ross Wdaf—Orchestra Glenn Miller Orch Wambc Muehlebach Or Kmarec Frankie Master Stanley Kenton Ray Heatherton Moon River United Press News A.P Press News Seem Ereteer Cate Stoker Paul Whiteman Wren—News Jean Cavall Cavaliers Israel NBC Little Ol Hollywood Wayne King Grand Ole Opry Guy Lombardo Wdaf—Playhouse Hobby Lobby Ehkmer Davis

Lost and Found column speeds recovery after press time

The Lost and Found column on the classifieds page helps readers recover articles that were missing, with items frequently returned within an hour after press time. Call 22 for inquiries and updates on missing items.

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