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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1941
Page
4
Public Expenditures Or Secrecy In State Relief
The article warns that a federal threat may push Kansas toward secrecy in relief funding. It argues county expenditures and relief grants over 10 dollars would become confidential, threatening public access and open records. It questions Congress action and urges restoring public transactions for good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Social Welfare
Boal
Washington
New Deal
Court House
Congress
Free Text Books Debate Weighs State Burden
Emporia Gazette criticizes free text book push as shifting costs onto the state without real need. It notes many parents already obtain free texts for those unable to pay and argues free texts may stall educational progress and promote uniformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia Gazette
Edna Aod
Free Text Books Debate Tests State Aid and Public Funds
The piece argues that the ideal of two spelling books per desk is fading as educators face reforms. Free text books for indigent children gain support but draw from public funds, risking deeper cuts than private purchases.
Senator Wheeler Warns on U S Air Power in War
Senator Wheeler argues the United States lacks a modern combat air fleet capable of holding its own. The piece notes Hitler could face a rare chance if true, recalling past missteps when England resisted invasion due to insufficient crossing boats. It suggests prior engagements may prevent action on Wheeler's claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
United States
Hitler
England
Mud on the plains spurs toast amid western Kansas peril
A toast from Hays Daily News mocks detractors while recounting Western Kansas mud dangers. Reported incidents include Wakeeney farmers parking on roads to walk home, an 8 and 10 year old nearly dying from mud exposure near Hill City, and a Gove farmer shooting a chicken hawk with fins observed under its wings. Europe is noted as similarly changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays Daily News
Kansas
Wakeeney
Hill City
Gove
Europe
City meeting fosters better town through shared service work
Monday night gatherings united city employees and board members overseeing municipal projects. The event helped participants get acquainted and revealed a large volunteer and paid workforce tackling the common goal of improving the town. The article suggests repeating such meetings at suitable intervals.
Harvard Astronomer to Speak on The Defense of the Universe
A Harvard astronomer is set to discuss The Defense of the Universe drawing concern among some locals. They fear talk could hint at a plan to establish American air bases on Mars as part of a broader defense strategy for the western hemisphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Western Hemisphere
Mars
Democrats In Kansas Legislature Sympathize With Republicans
A brief quip from the La Crosse Republican notes that only Democrats in the Kansas legislature can sympathize with Republicans in Congress, underscoring political empathy across state and federal lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Kansas
la Cross
Conscripts Wife Hides Nervous Flight From Jealous Husband
Martha returns from New York to confront a brewing crisis as Bill, enraged by suspicions of an affair with Paul, sweeps the town seeking rumored clues. Suzanne reveals Bill chased rumors to Suzanne’s house and suspects drink worsened his state. The pair vow to find him as the midnight search begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Paul
New York
Bill
Mrs. Larkin
Mrs. Marshall
Dearie
Suzanne
Sugar Hill
Stafford
Stratford Road
White House
Palmer
Britt
Suryanne
Cain
Letter on trailer travel through fog and traffic notes
La Mesa California January 23 1941 Editor Journal World traveler recalls an ice and snow start from Lawrence then fog from Fort Worth to Texas Arizona and California. He suggests a line marker on highways. Observes heavy traffic in Los Angeles and San Diego and mixed trailer camp life with workers at a local airplane plant earning 14 40 a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Mesa
Calif
Journal-World
Lawrence
Topeka
Ft. Worth
Tex
Highway Department
Continental Divide
Texas
Arizona
Big Springs
Tombstone
Ariz
U.S.A
Boot Hill
Imperial Valley
Riverside
Rohenmie
California
Los Angeles
San Diego
Union
Milwaukee
New York City
H. A. Jetmore
Sketches From the Capital on Lincoln Birthday Banquet
Republican leaders in Washington plan a Lincoln birthday observance on February 12 with Sen Wayland Brooks and Thomas E Dewey as speakers. Dewey will speak live on Mutual at 9 30 pm, Kansas City time 8 30 pm. The piece contrasts party platforms on war and notes concerns about lend lease granting undeclared war powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
House of Representatives
Martin
Sen
Wayland Brooks
Kinois
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Mutual
Kansas City
Cant, Campbell set speed record on Daytona Beach
Malcolm Campbell, veteran British racer, establishes a new 245 mph mark at Daytona Beach speedway in Florida. The report also notes debates over birth control clinics in Kansas and local civic club gatherings and library activities in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Campbell
Daytona Beach
I la
Speedway
Kansas
Roland Boynton
Boynton
E. Haldeman-Julius
Girard Runlsher
Lawrence
Wichita
Pittsburgh
Lillian Constant
C. S. Finch
A. D. Grey
C. A. Richard
F. B. Shaner
John Stutz
Cecil Perkins
Trinity Evening Guild
Shaner
Mertice Stucker
J. C. Marshall
Anna M. Morrison
Carl Mettner
Charles Louk
Glenn Moody
Howard McConnell
Entre Nous Club
Census shows more women voters than men in three Kansas counties
A historical census indicates Douglas Sedgwick and Shawnee counties have more women qualified voters than men. In Douglas the tally lists 7580 males and 8018 females. Lawrence Merchants and Farmers aim to push the Orient railroad project through town as the main line extends from Wichita to Kansas City. Mrs Woodrow Wilson expresses thanks for flowers from Democratic ladies, noting a card to Mrs W A Harris. Mrs C H Stratton and son Willoughby visit DeSoto. Sc O Bowman Linwood schools supervisor was in town on business, formerly a Lawrence resident and former Merchants association secretary. Miss Hattie Jones hosts a thimble party at 618 Vermont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Sedgwick
Shawnee
Lawrence Merchants and Farmers Association
Orient Railroad
Lawrence
Wichita
Kansas
Woodrow Wilson
W. A. Harris
C. H. Stratton
Willoughby
DeSoto
Sc. O. Bowman
Linwood Schools
Bowman
The
Merchants Association
Hattie Jones
Vermont Street
Royals Attend Victoria Mausoleum Service At Windsor
Fortified by a century of monarchy Portugal Belgium and Greece sent crowns of state to Windsor for the ceremony placing Queen Victoria beside Prince Consort at Miormore. In Tomo ka a disturbance began when Mrs Nation and six other women bought hatchets late yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Belgium
Greece
Windsor
Queen Victoria
Prince Consort
Miormore
Tomoka
Classified Page Readers Share Daily Habit
A reader notes that 76 percent of subscribers read the classified page every day. The remark highlights engagement with local ads, notices, and small listings.
District streets tense after Nation arrests and Devil's Auction crowd
A mob and police clash followed Nation and assistant disarming by hatchet-wielding men near a venue. Mrs Nation and companions were jailed for disturbing the peace as the Devil's Auction drew a large Opera House audience. Nearby, Miss Ella Lescher is ill with la grippe and a 2 degree below zero University reading underscores bitter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dick
U. S
Twentieth Kansas
Kansas
Eldridge House
Dr. Woodruff
Farm Bureau Members Attend Farm and Home Week
Miss Vera Morgan home demonstration agent accompanies Mrs. Beattie Collins Kanwaka Mrs. Asa Colman Kanwaka Mrs. William Rice Oakridge and Mrs. Eldon Votan Hesper to Manhattan for Farm and Home Week. They will stay the week and many car loads are expected for a one day trip. Douglas county ladies will sing in vesper services Friday evening and plan to attend that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Morgan
Beattie Collins
Kanwaka
Asa Colman
William Rice
Oakridge
Eldon Votan
Hesper
Manhattan
Douglas County
Caldwell Store Burns in Early Morning Fire
The Detrick general store in Caldwell Kansas was destroyed by fire discovered after midnight. Owners estimate losses near $75,000 with help from fire equipment from Wellington and Medford Oklahoma aiding the Caldwell department in near freezing temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Kan
Detrick General Store
Wellington
Medford
Okla
Caldwell Fire Department
Radio Schedule Snapshots from Kansas City Stations
A dense list of evening and late night programs across WREN KMBC WDAF WDAK WDAP and others for February with show titles hosts orchestras and news bulletins. It catalogs times like 6 30 7 00 and 11 57 featuring Bud Barton Tom Mix Easy Aces Amos and Andy Nightly News and Midland Minstrels among many names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Bud Barton
KMBC
Toy Bana
WDA
Jack Armstrong
KMLC
WDAP
Tom Mix
Wdaal
KMI
Frea Waring
Frazier Hunt
WDAK
Mr. Meek
WDAF
Wren—Easy
Wrisn
Edward G. Robinson
Tony Martin
Manhattan
Midnite
Dr. Christian
KKMBC
Limer Davis
Star Theater
Eddie Cantor
Wren—News
Jimmy Flynn
MBC
Glenn Miller
Orc
Kay Sxyser
Dick Rogers
Orch
Midland Minstrels
WDAR
Richard Himber
Ramon Ramos
Edgewater Beach
Associated Press
A.P
Bua Burton
WHREN
WDAKP
Wdarf
Fred Waring
KALBC
Kansas City
Alan
Xavier Cugat
Vox Pop
Easy Aceés
Ask-It-Basket
Tommy Dorsey
City Desk
aAludrich Family
Eastman Music School
Major Bowes
Music Hall
John B. Kennedy
Glenn Muller
Rudy Vallee
Gabriel Heatter
Amos and
Andy
Lanny Ross
Woody Herman
IXMBC
WDAL
Muehlebach
Orrin Tucker
the World Today
Johnny Hamp
Savoy Ballroom
Orchy Wren
Jimmy Dorsey
Orchy
Mal Hallett
Moonbeams
WRIEN
Associated Press News
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Journal-World BY
Wwee Simons
Murray
Dolph Simons
Massachusetts Street
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
West 44Th St
Chicago
North Michigan Ave
San Francisco
Sansome
New Orpheum
Baltimore Ave
St. Louis
Star
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
NEA Service, Inc
Bill Goes Wild
U. S. Guyer
Republican Party
Americas
Willkie
Roosevelt
George Kapfer
Don Farley
H. J. Kapfer
H. G. Watts
C. Dahlrymple
Duane Cooke
Harold Burke
Farm Bureau
Detrick
Optometrist
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Peoples State Bank
9Th
Massachusetts
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