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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1941
Page
4
Pepper to Speak in Kansas on Washington's Birthday
Santa's Envoy Senator Pepper of Florida will address Democratic festivities in Kansas on Washington's Birthday. Pepper, a leading advocate of administration financial policy, argues government borrowing and spending acts like planting seed. He says pump priming boosts national income two to three and a half times the outlay. Pepper arrives as a special ambassador of Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Pepper
Florida
Kansas
Washington
Pepper
Santa Claus
Thankless Child in Youth Congress Sparks White House Rift
Mrs. F D R parts company with the American Youth Congress and will not attend sessions or entertain delegates this year. The White House dislikes the group’s foreign policy stance while Americans question its domestic policy. The congress has courted controversy by discussing drastic changes to America’s approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.D.R
American Youth Congress
White House
Congress
Youth Congress
America
Ford's Principles Uphold Free Labor Choice
Henry Ford reaffirms that no workman shall pay tributes to secure a job and notes 6300 Ford plant workers are AFL members by choice not obligation. He opposes compulsory cuts to labor leaders and criticizes labor racketeers and government bureaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Ford
A.F.L
Domestic Debate Over Lease-Lead Bill Focuses on U.S. Affairs
The piece argues scare tactics drive support for the lease-lead bill, noting real impact on domestic issues lies months ahead. It says the act's domestic application matters most to Americans and should drive consideration before passage.
Dutch Resist Japanese Far East Order in Indies
Dutch authorities resist Japan's new order in the East Indies as Chinese communities oppose the occupation. Local unrest grows as anti Japanese sentiment broadens beyond colonial authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Far East
East Indies
Japan at breaking point amid war and opposition
The year 1941 pressures grow on Japan as Chinese armed opposition and American economic sanctions bite. Japan aids the axis but receives no reciprocation, heightening the chance it will seek discussions for a more sane and just regional order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
French War Leaders Emerge as France Seeks New Guidance
Reports warn of growing trouble for the Vichy government and fault current leadership for lacking world war era stature. Petain and Weygand stand out, while younger De Gaulle heads the free French in colonies. Potential new leaders may arise from the free Frenchmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Petain
Weygand
de Gaulle
Kansas reports lowest January highway deaths in 13 years
The state of Kansas posted the lowest January fatal highway accidents in 13 years last month. The record seems odd as accidents often rise with poor conditions yet suggest cautious driving when visibility and road surfaces are bad and carelessness increases when conditions should favor safe travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Kansas
Confronting Duty and Love in New York Office Visit
Martha returns to Paul in New York to deliver papers and witness a grand office world while wrestling her feelings for Bill. A tense hotel conference follows as she plans to transcribe notes, fearing exposure of her affair and the brewing conflict with Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Paul
New York
Helen
Grand Central Station
la Guardia Field
Bill
Suzanne
Manhattan
Mrs. Larkin
Helen’s
Altho
Beet Sugar Season Expands in Kansas Southwest
Kansas beet sugar industry enjoyed a strong year with yields about 25 percent above average. Processing will extend the season longer than usual as more crop material is available. Additional positive developments are noted in the southwestern region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
The Farmer Earns His Meat
Freezing weather across the middle west border states and south signals hog killing time on thousands of farms. Farmers with low cash incomes rely on home butchering for a year's meat supply, despite not earning as much for labor as industrial workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
South
K U Commencement Speaker Glenn Frank to Address Crowd
Wisconsin president Glenn Frank will keynote the KU commencement as announced by Chancellor Lindley. Knute Rockne also slated as speaker while a city tea honored Miss Mertice Stucker ahead of her marriage to Lloyd Wilson of Ottumwa Iowa. The old home town column notes a large turnout for a Friday night community banquet and various social events around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
K.U
RE. H. Lindley
Knute Rockne
H. T. Melton
Mertice Stucker
Lloyd H. Wilson
Ottumwa
Iowa
Ralph
Mildred Carter
Marguerite Orilliams
Lella Graess
Velma Jacobson
Alberta Hatfield
Elza Stone
Harold Hardtaker
Clayton Stone
Wilford Hatfield
Glenn Hollingsworth
Ralph Hatfield
Charles Papier
Hateld
H. L Chambers
Kansas City
W. R. Davis
Thomas Robertson, Sr
Salina
Harry L. Kane
Canada’s magnificent parliament building cost over six dollars
The article highlights Canada’s parliament building described as magnificent with a cost cited as more than six dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ise Not So Gloomy Says Local Letter Writer
A. W. Cunningham praises Dr. Ise for clear stirring delivery and practical lessons. He likens the approach to a modern fire and brimstone evangelist turned teaching guide, urging adherence to laws and a hopeful path forward to avoid a new Dark Ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ise
Journal-World
Dr. Ise
Dale Carnegie
Doc
Duel Between Hitler and Petain Shapes World War II
The piece notes a high stakes clash between Adolf Hitler and Marshal Philippe Petain as a turning point in the war. It stresses Petain's resistance to Nazi demands including control of the French navy, influencing German and British prospects and ongoing offensives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Hitler
Marshal Petain
France
Germany
Britain
Fuhrer
Petain
Queen Victoria’s funeral march through London noted in pomp
The passage describes the grand procession bearing Queen Victoria’s mortal remains through London to the fortress palace amid immense mourning. It notes royal attendees including Emperor William and European monarchs, highlighting unprecedented ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Soverigns
William
Duke of Conneaut
Portugal
Phi Kappa Psis
Francis H. Robertson
J. W. Robertson
Robertson
Lawrence
Sherman Elliott
Baldwin
John Marshall
Petain Faces Crucial French Move as Darlan Laval Talk
The article analyzes the Vichy regime under Marshal Petain with Laval’s ouster and the rise of pro Germany factions. It notes fears Berlin may seek Laval's reinstatement to bolster collaboration while Darlan meets Junval in Paris signaling a potential shift. The next move hinges on Petain's stance amid Nazi pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Petain
Britain
Hitler
Germany
England
Berlin
Laval
Petar
Fuehrer
British Isles
Mediterranean
Mussolini
Africa
Albania
People's National Committee
Paris
Admiral Darlan
Junval
Vichy
Darlan
Trustees Elected to Kansas Federation of Art Board
Miss Marjorie Whitney assistant professor of design and acting head of the department and Bernard Frazier instructor in architecture and design and noted sculptor were named trustees of the Kansas Federation of Art. The eight member board elected them for two year terms at its Hutchinson weekend meeting. Maud Ellsworth supervisor of public school art reported a large turnout at the Friday banquet and related Federation events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Whitney
Bernard Frazier
The
Kansas Federation of Art
Hutchinson
Maud Ellsworth
Miss Lolita Warner Trains Girl Scout Leaders in January
In January Miss Lolita Warner of the Covered Wagon region conducted an eight hour course for council members in Lawrence covering the council program organization camping and finance. Girl Scout leaders received sixteen hours of training on troop dramatics records reports ranks arts and crafts nature and outdoors sports and games and first class rank. Brownie leaders completed fourteen hours of training on nature brownies homemaking art safety and crafts plus sports. Troop committee members earned four hours on duties and special problems. Program consultants held a two hour session on Scouting meaning and service. Warner visited all troops and committees to share expert training and will repeat in February in Great Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lolita Warner
Lawrence
Miss Warner
Great Bend
Officer Transfer From Robinson Camp in Training Di vision
CM Lt Col John Smith of Kansas City Kan moved from the 35th division staff in training at Robinson Camp to the Second Army staff in Memphis Tenn. His successor at Robinson Camp has not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Camp Robinson
Ark
John Smith
Kansas City
Kan
35Th Division
Second Army
Memphis
Tenn
No State Tax Immunity On Federal Property
Topeka February 4 state taxes on cigarets and malt beverages sold on federal property now apply as do taxes on incomes of federal employees. Bert E Mitchner state director of revenue says a new act of Congress voids all immunity claims for taxes in federal areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Bert E. Mitchner
Congress
January Weather Blues: Rainy Grief in 1941 Verse
A dated verse laments persistent January rain and floods. The speaker complains of mud, stalled cows and chickens, drowned fodder, and stalled farming tasks. TheIllustrative exaggeration shows a rural community overwhelmed by foul weather and slipping transportation.
Radio Schedule Snapshot for February 4 1957
Radio listings show WREN KMBC WDAF programming across the evening and night. Programs include Bud Barton Tom Mix Know Your Music and major orchestras with News Weather and special features throughout the day. The schedule also notes sports revues Dance Time Amos and Andy and The World Today among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Bud Barton
KMBC
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
Tom Mix
Fred Waring
Orch
Kansas City
Jane Cozzens
WDAP
Jimmy Dorsey
Ben Bernie
Johnny
WDAIF
Grand Central
Professor Quizz
Glenn Miller
N Orch
Bob Hope
John W. Flannagan
Walter
Edward Weeks
Km&c
Amos and
Andy
Associated Press
Mosopbeams
Johnny Long
Ramon Ramos
Meadowbrook
Jack Denny
Toy Bana
Jiuck Armstrong
KMEBC
Frazier Hunt
KMLEC
Mr. Meek
WRUN
Easy
Edward G. Robinson
WODAF
Tony Martin
Manhattan
Dr. Christian
Elmer Davis
Roy Shield
Star Theater
Eddie Cantor
WRIEN
Jimmy Flynn
Wkay Kyser
City Hall
Lanny Ross
Dick Rogers
Midland Minstrels
Mucklebasher
Associated Press News
WDAK
Moonbeams
George Duffy
Richard Himber
WNAF
Edgewater Beach Or
A.P
Plan Scholarship Fund For Miss Persis Cook Memorial
Friends of the late Miss Persis Cook, longtime secretary to the adviser of men students at the University of Kansas, contribute a memorial loan fund in her honor. Miss Cook died last fall. Donations may continue through the University and loans will be available to any University student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persis Cook
University of Kansas
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W. Murray
Olph Simons
Massachusetts Street
Teneca
Mali
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
West
44Th St
Chicago
Michigan Ave
San Francisco
Sansome
Los Angeles
New Orpheum
Baltimore Ave
St. Louis
Star
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
Kemper
Audit Bureau OF Cira
Santa
Betty Wallace
Christian Science Monitor
Lusitania
Alfred Zimmerman
Centenary
Methodist Church of
Roy E. Burt
K. U
Cordley School
Douglas County
Dan McKinzie
B. B. Power
Whist Club
John Kilworth
E. Haworth
A. Gifford
C. W. Sparr
A. W. Cunningham
By Dewitt MacKenzie
Persis
Optometrist
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