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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
4
Kansas House Debates State Control of Liquor
An amendment to place Kansas into the liquor business may appear on the next election ballot. Representative Smith of Marshall County proposes the measure, with proponents citing revenue and control arguments and critics warning of state reliance on alcohol and loss of freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Changes at Vichy reshaping French government and loyalties
Reported changes at Vichy bring Laval back into influence and push policies toward Nazi alignment. Weygand and loyalists face choices about whom to serve as Petain’s era shifts, with potential impact on De Gaulle’s Free French movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laval
General Weygand
Vichy
Petain
Marshal
France
de Gaulle
Kansan lawmakers weigh relief funding clash with federal cuts
Legislators in Topeka react to federal threats to withhold relief grants if county relief expenditures are published. They consider whether Kansas should handle its own relief program rather than rely on Washington bureaus, fearing regulatory pressures could harm honest public administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Washington
Who's Responsible When Senator Wheeler Criticizes U S Air Power
Senator Wheeler claimed the nation has no single plane able to defend in modern combat and suggested accountability for defense gaps remains unclear. His statement implies debate over air power capacity and strategic blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
United States
Senators Lose Grip on Government Says Veteran Politician
A long tenured senator warns that bureaucracy has removed government from the hands of those who run it. He notes officials lack information about ongoing events and that citizens, like everyday residents, rely on elected representatives to direct affairs. The senator argues representatives should be the spark plugs of government but feel they lack the necessary juice.
Japan Axis Ties Tap into Far East Power Play
Observers say Axis victory is a prerequisite for Japanese aims in the new order. They contend Japan could fail even if the axis wins, but will certainly fail if the axis loses. Analysts note Japan gains little from the predatory partnership despite aiding Germany and Italy with Far East threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Japan
Germany
Italy
Bulgarian cabinet reshuffle over German troop passage
A pro Nazi cabinet member resigns after a clash with the premier on allowing German troops to pass through Bulgaria. Reports indicate Russian involvement in the cabinet change. The Soviet Germany partnership appears limited as German expansion into the Balkans receives little support from Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Balkans
German scientists deny evolution theory
A group of German scientists reject evolution arguing it’s absurd to claim Hitler and other Aryan leaders descended from ape men. They say the ape men would insist the opposite, highlighting the vast distance in descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Ireland Secluded Yet Turbulent With Invaders and Crashes
Ireland maintains a stance of isolation from European matters yet faces notable intrusions as both a Willkie campaign stop and a German plane crash in flames draw attention and provoke concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Willkie
Italian Retreat Gains Speed in Libya Collision
Libya dispatch says Italian forces quicken withdrawal as Mussolini’s troops press for a rapid finish with a bold final move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libya
Mussolini
War Today Assessing Luftwaffe and RAF Air Power
The piece analyzes air war prospects as spring brings clearer weather. It contrasts German and British air fleets, noting Britain's initiative, and cites speculative German strength from 36 000 to 40 000 machines. It discusses production, modernization, and the role of air superiority in any invasion or naval campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
England
Lindbergh
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Washington
London
British Air Power and Allied Production in WWII Context
The text discusses how German plants are producing modern aircraft but Britain gains breathing room as American output ramps up. It argues the overall outcome hinges on how the Battle of Britain crisis evolves and Britain's relative improvement as American and allied production come online.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
New Books at Free Public Library
The Free Public Library lists new arrivals in Non Fiction and Fiction categories. Notable titles include Adams From Many Lands and Sir William Osler biographies among Non Fiction selections, while fiction gains Hardiman and Random Harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Public Library
Adamic
Anderson
Arbuckle
Bigland
China
Blanton
Carcopint
Rome
Cause
Caylor
America
God
Cranwell
Men of Marque
Cushing
Sir William Osler
Ellwood
Christ
Gillies
Gottshall
Hoamyman
Colonial Panorama
Hoyle
Jones
Ulfar
Serg
Diagniley
Tuccock
American Mirror
May
Springs of Creative Living
Miller
White Cliffs
Milne
Behind the
Mumford
Faith For Living
Nathan
Parker
Sunset Gun
Pattee
Practical Dietetics
Pratt
Europe
Schesser
Scott
Smith
Peloubet
Squire
Bible Treasury
Summers
Svobida
Tustison
Villers
Washington
Stephenson
Wakefield
Toll House
Witan
Wylie
George
Young
Sugeon
British Carrier Illustrious Reaches Port After Direct Hit
Secretary Knox reported the British aircraft carrier Illustrious, hit by a Nazi 1,000 pound bomb, reached Malta and Alexandria under its own power. About 80 men were killed and 20 bombers destroyed. He noted carriers are less armored than battleships and lack full fighter protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
Illustrious
Malta
Alexandria
Egypt
Car Collision Kills One Man Injures Companion in Kansas
In Newton Kansas on February 6 Elmer Gertzen twenty two of Henderson Nebraska was killed when a car collided with a wheat truck stalled on the highway. His companion Leroy R Nuss twenty three suffered fractures of both legs in the wreck reported here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Kan
Elmer Gertzen
Henderson
Neb
Leroy R. Nuss
Here
Pete’s Bar and Grill
Louie
Martha
Bill
South Street
Byrd and Rockne to visit Lawrence for big town thrill
Admiral Richard Byrd and Coach Knute Rockne head to the University of Kansas tonight as Gov. Harry Woodring and Kansans attend a luncheon. A new Dorsey Liberty post No 14 of the American Legion will form soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Richard E. Byrd
Knute Rockne
University of Kansas
Harry Woodring
Byrd
Rockne
T. J. Sweeney
Eli Ferrel Dorsey
Liberty
American Legion
Dorsey-Liberty
C. W. Pollom
E. B. Brass
Fred Shimmons
H. W. Keene
Melvin Fletcher
J. W. Twente
Gene Brune
J. J. Kistler
Liberty Memorial High School
George Moore
Charles Hemphill
Herman Cohen
Howard Pine
Royal Maghan
James Mettner
James Groehe
John Fritzel
Fred Harris
William Guffer
Thomas Emery
Claude Dicker
Bill Poland
Tate Clark
Arthur Hemphill
Tom Raybourne
Robert Simon
Delos Douglas
Kenneth Martin
Gene Kent
Sam Sexton
Ray Palmer
John Logue
J. D. Phillips
Raymond Pine
Clarence Gauck
Max Kennedy
John Riling
Ernest Ireland
Eugene Jackson
Charles Gobel
William Haugh
Burton Axline
Richard “Dick” Hanley
Sat Haskell
Northwestern
Izaak Walton League
Galen Ware
Melvin Goff
P. H. Pierce
Junius Underwood
F. D. Baty
Underwood
F. G. Hagenbuch
Bridge to be built north of Mount Oread for coasting
Twenty five years ago readers learned that a twelve foot bridge would be built immediately south of the tennis courts near McCook field to serve night coastings, following approval by University officials John M Shea and W O Hamilton. The city also saw car mishaps on iced streets as J S Amick tore a fender after sliding into a tree. Mrs A Treworey returned to Kansas City after visiting her daughter Mrs W K Edgar. The Brackett Literary society met with readings by Edi Siler Cora Eastman and a vocal duet by Mrs Linsey and Mrs Arbuckle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusitania
J. S. Amick
Lawrence
Steen
K. A
Mount Oread
John M. Shea
University
W. O. Hamilton
McCook Field
A. Treworey
Kansas City
W. K. Edgar
Brackett Literary Society
Edi Siler
Cora Eastman
Dolin Quartet Appears With Dixie Minstrels Hit
The Dolin Quartet debuted with the Dixie Minstrels composed of R W Yeoman Charles Patton Charles Orr William Randolwn Richard Underwood W R Viper with Alfred Ruediger as interlocutor and delivered thirty minutes of minstrel stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolin
Dixie Minstrels
R. W. Yeoman
Charles Patton
Charles Orr
William Randolwn
Richard Underwood
W. R. Viper
Alfred Ruediger
Topeka Saloon Wrecked by Carrie Nation Sparks Reform Mood
Forties era report notes Mrs. Carrie Nation wrecked the Senate saloon of Topeka causing a shift in public sentiment toward closing the saloon era. The piece also mentions Boxer rebels punishment talks, university mail delivery system, quarantined smallpox patients with telephones, a coasting outing, and a list of officers for Company H. Trumbull Field and daughter move into the New Eldridge hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Topeka
Carrie Nation
Kungas
University
Adams Street
Altho
Company H
Albert H. Krause
F. L. Courtney
William P. Steele
Adna G. Clarke
J. M
Clay Anderson
Campbell H. Scott
D. E. Quakenbush
George A. Messer
Harry R. Watkins
Harry Selig
Cook
Claude R. Dicker
Warner
Rufe A. Hazen
Harry H. Ainsworth
Romania imposes severe criminal code under Antonescu
In Bucharest on February 6 Premier Ion Antonescu announced the harshest Romanian code in modern history. It imposes death for anti-government cartoons and five to 15 years hard labor for singing political songs in the street. Death also for misappropriation over 4000 dollars and doubled penalties for Jews, communists, and non-Romanian origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Rumania
Ion Antonescu
Antonescu
Iron Guard
Baldwin News Briefs Highlight Clubs and Community Events
Baldwin communities host meetings at Bank Hotel and Parmenter Commons with P.E.O. chapters, a Valentine themed Rebekah gathering, and a Tuesday Reading club review. Notables include Miss Sarah Pleasant’s death in Topeka, a Baker University lecture by the Graff Ballet, and the Baker debate team heading to Conway Arkansas. Marian Anderson concert trip to St Joseph and Roy Danley’s car theft are noted. Journal-World ads invite buyers to place trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sharpe
Kansas City
Bank Hotel
Bert Jones
Claude Willey
Nathan W. O'Byrne
Charles Kalb
Chanter CK
P.E.O
Bill
Parmenter Commons
Rebekah Lodge
Odd ,Fellows Hall
Simpson Taylor
Clyde Stewart
Benjamin A. Gessner
Nelson P. Horn
B. A. Gessner
South 7Th Street
Lawrence L. Thompson
Howard Sprine
Stanley Flickinger
Baldwin
Sarah Pleasant
Topeka
West Baldwin
Miss Pleasant
Methodist Home For
Baker University
Homer K. Ebricht
Lawrence
Kewanee
Ill
Betty Ebricht
Carnegie Library
Chicago
National Association of Biblical Professors
University of Chicago
Oakwood Cemetery
Madge Plaskett Wiggins
Conway
Ark
Baker
Kochan
Clarence Rupe
Max Thompson
John Phillips
Edward Beauchamp
St. Joseph
Marian Anderson
Roy Danley
Raleigh Products
Danley
Representa
Deserter Forces Wife To Seek Husband Across Town
Martha Marshall searches for her absent husband Private Marshall after a night of rumors and a deserter threat. In New York Paul Hillott warns Marshall nearly attacked him, prompting Martha to contact detectives as she fears legal action and possible jail for desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Martha
New York
Paul
Suzanne
Reveille
Marshall
Gresham
Mrs. Marshall
Poice
Willkie Speech Sparks Contempt in Berlin Radio Debate
Berlin sources say Willkie's London BBC broadcast accusing the German government of aggression was dismissed as politicking by a private citizen. They criticise the reference to German ancestry as a misstep and note doubts about listeners due to foreign broadcasts under wartime law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wendell L. Willkie
London
Willkie
BBC
Elwood
Ind
Ovid
Lovid
B.C
Radio Schedule Highlights A Busy Kansas City Night
A dense Thursday evening program across KMBC WREN WDAF features Brad Barton Tom Mix Xavier Cugat and Glenn Miller with extensive news sport and music blocks. Notable acts include Fred Waring John Kennedy Woody Herman Orrin Tucker and Gabriel Heatter while Lounges and theaters fill the late slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Brad Barton
KMBC
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
Tom Mix
Fred Waring
Orch
Kansas City Din
Eastman Music School
Major Bowes
John B. Kennedy
KMLBC
Glenn Miller
Rudy Vallee
NBC
Gabriel Heatter
Amos and Andy
Lanny Ross
Woody Herman
Midland Minstrels
Hotel Musehiebach
Orrin Tucker
KAIBC
the World Today
Johnny Hamp
Savoy Ballroom
Jimmy Dorsey
Mal Hallett
Moonbeams
Ramon Ramos
Associated Press News
A.P
Bud Barton
Toth
Frazier Hunt
al Pearce
Kate Smith
Death Valley
Johnny Presenta
Playnhouse
Everyman's Theatre
Wings of Destiny
Alec Tompetan
Tims
IBM Bil
Prairie Sweethearts
Amos and
Andy
Pere Ay Ross
Daf—Orchestra
Escaped Army Prisoners Recaptured Near Walcott Kansas
Three men who escaped from the hospital ward of the army disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth were recaptured near the Missouri river bank by guards. They were found shortly before noon Wednesday about 13 miles south of Walcott, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Army Disciplinary Barracks
Missouri River
Walcott
Here
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