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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1941
Page
4
A brief caption citing John 19 25 describes Mary and her son near the crucifix. It presents a devotional image of mother and son at Golgotha with biblical context.
The state’s population growth in the past decade owes much to oil connected industries in several counties. If agriculture declines as a driver, expanding industrial development is logical, aided by a mineral resources laboratory at the University of Kansas to consolidate gains and expand new fields.
Insiders say repealing the recovery clause would raise Douglas county relief cases by 100 and likely similar across Kansas. Critics warn it invites further welfare fund raids and could push the program from 15 million to 80 million, threatening the system. The Senate backed repeal, leaving the House to decide.
Clif Stratton writes from Washington that divisions within both major parties hint at a reformation akin to old English tories and whigs. He argues Roosevelt edges toward tory power while factions within Democrats and Republicans debate alliances and intra party blocs amid ongoing policy disputes.
Longstanding party lines show both conservatives and reformers within membership. Suggestions to split by ideology have not gained traction. Despite tensions, members largely stay in their current parties, and the overall personnel may remain the same as divisions fade.
The text notes General Weygand urged Algerian forces to stay loyal to Petain amid British attempts to win Weygand away. It discusses a pro Nazi French faction seeking to replace Vichy with a regime aligned with Berlin and suggests Weygand faces unclear options if Petain is overthrown.
Banks and trust companies in Kansas report a larger total of 59-cent dollars than last year. The improvement is real on comparative figures, but other considerations prevent full prosperity. A catch exists in the conditions behind the figures.
Reports say the Chinese fourth army grew so mixed in war aims that it had to be disbanded. The unit split and its men were redistributed to other forces as Beijing focuses the army on fighting Japan.
The piece notes General Wavell in Africa as a man of few words while Nazi communiques on the capture of Bardia Tobruk and Derna in January are brief yet weighty.
The report notes Greek forces making progress as Italian counter-attacks falter, with Greeks reportedly adopting newspaper style headlines to emphasize gains. The line about alliteration underscores a stylistic note in how the Greeks present battlefield updates.
The new Greek premier is not a soldier, unlike the late Uncle Johnny Metaxas. Greece now faces a critical need for military strength and trained officers to secure the nation.
The writer criticizes the President's foreign policy and warns of draft and war escalation. They urge a strong United States stance, warn against lax promises, and discuss Britain's wartime situation with American aid and naval air support amid the blitz. The piece reflects prewar isolationist sentiment and concern over leadership and policy.
In Dewitt Mackenzie’s War Today column, Secretary of the Navy Knox admits uncertainty and concern about timely action to save Britain, citing a looming Nazi offensive by sea and possible invasion. He states he “don’t know” if action is in time and expresses significant worry over the crisis.
President Hoover rejects relief funds as wielding to undermine self governance while offering to mobilize Red Cross and local aid and seeking federal help if needed. Major Ww. 3 Koenig to host Admiral Byrd visit at University of Kansas. Inauguration banquet by Cooperative club at Hotel Eldridge. officers and guests listed.
Lawrence residents greeted President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson as their train stopped at the Santa Fe station en route to Topeka. The moment included a simple exchange of greetings amid cold, gray skies and a floral gift to Mrs. Wilson from local Democratic women. Schools opened new McAllaster with 107 pupils taught by four teachers led by Miss Anna Rearick. Junior Civic League spring plans were discussed at Mrs. Fred Williams home with several local women organizing efforts.
The 1941 Kansas legislature moves to require voter approval for local bond issues before financing projects like airports and civic buildings. House state affairs chair Rep Blake Williamson leads a policy to oppose local measures lacking election provisions. Senate committee chair Thale Skovgard notes similar sentiment but no ban yet.
Australia endures a grueling heat wave with temperatures over 100 degrees for 110 days. Today the town’s cooling pool dried up, intensifying hardship for residents in Marble Bar as officials assess relief options.
Forty years ago a grand display of naval pomp carried Queen Victoria's body from its resting place to Portsmouth as red ships crowded the harbor while Chopin and Beethoven funeral music played. A social gathering at 111 West Henry Street featured a card game among sixteen friends. A fire destroyed the upper story of J H Smith's home on South Massachusetts. Congressman Bowersock aims to place a cadet at the Naval Academy amid hopeful sentiment. A fragmentary line ends with references to two women and Scanlan.
AP correspondence reports United States armed services building a fire defense system in Puerto Rico with bases for patrol bombers and 24,000 troops. Puerto Rico is seen as the main pivot for Caribbean and southeastern air defense, linking Bermuda, Bahamas, St Thomas, Antigua, St Lucia and Trinidad.
Funeral services were held in Columbia Missouri for Mrs. Harry Lansing the wife of KU assistant football coach after a long illness She is survived by her husband and their eight year old son A B Lansing She was a University of Missouri graduate and worked in the M A registrar office and as assistant registrar to Gwinn Henry KU athletic director and head coach who attended the services
John J. Pryor a favored contractor in the T. J. Pendergast ring was released on parole in Leavenworth Kansas after serving a bit over half of a two year term for income tax evasion. He has five days to settle back taxes with the government and had paid his original $184.
Martha Marshall endures a brisk return to work at Air Transport. She confronts Paul Elliott in New York after the Chief orders her to deliver crucial papers. Her relief and pride in the job surge as the meeting begins, signaling a turning point in their wartime duties.
Osa Johnson the explorer and author wed her manager Clark H. Getts at city hall New York with Mayor LaGuardia officiating. Guests included Gov. Charles Edison and Igor Sikorsky. breakfast followed at the Waldorf Astoria as the couple plan to reside in New York.
Rear Admiral Christian Joy Peoples aged 64 died of pneumonia on February 3. He led the procurement division of the treasury handling purchases in the billions, retired last November and later affiliated with Todd Shipbuilding corporation. His last government post was general inspector of the navy supply corps on the West Coast. He was a native of Creston, Iowa.
Jackson county circuit court jurors convict James Butts, 45, WPA worker, of the attack slaying of seven year old Mary Margaret Maenhoudt. They impose the death penalty after a verdict delivered in under four hours.
Classified listings on the Journal-World draw reader attention and generate responses, demonstrating strong engagement with local ads and notices.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations KMBC WREN WDAF WDAPF WDAK etc for 5:30 PM to 12:15 AM including dramas, newscasts, sports, orchestras and variety shows with multiple performers such as Fred Waring Tony Mix Gordon Jenkins Johnny Dorsey and Billy Mills.
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