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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1941
Page
2
London reports a heavy bomb penetrated a shelter during a raid, killing and wounding many. Officials say German raids are increasing in cost to the enemy as British pilots track bombers at night and new defense schemes aid night fighting efforts.
A UPA special train carrying 296 selective service trainees will depart Fort Leavenworth at 3 PM for Camp Robinson Arkansas. The group from Missouri and Kansas will join the 35th division, with most going to the 134th Infantry and others to the 137th Infantry 110th Quartermaster 127th Field Artillery and 110th Engineers. Arrival today at the reception center totaled 276 trainees including 112 from Omaha and others from Kansas and Missouri.
A set of questions recalls Roosevelt era positions. It asks what he said about taxes in 1932 acceptance speech, about federal expenditures in 1982 campaign, whether authorities agreed with his denunciation of high taxes and extravagant spending, what taxes are paid in general, and what he said about the government deficit.
The text cites that workers bear tax burdens through wages and prices, and that overextension of spending risks national bankruptcy. It quotes Roosevelt on taxes and deficits, noting claims that continued high expenditures could push the deficit past 1.6 billion. It ends with mention of livestock and used farm equipment sold via Journal-World classified ads.
Captain Bob Bartlett, famed arctic explorer, will speak tonight in a lecture under the University lecture bureau. He attended a luncheon today at the Union building hosted by Chancellor Deane W. Malott. Bartlett, a house guest of the chancellor, will be honored at a dinner at the chancellor’s home, with faculty members and several men students invited.
Senator Wheeler charged that British aid to the United States would empower the President to form foreign alliances without Senate approval and shift war costs onto American taxpayers. He compared the move to Premier Daladier's actions in France and urged congress to provide cash funding levels. The debate focused on whether to pass lend lease with restrictive amendments amid arguments about national security.
Lions Club hosts will welcome zone presidents and secretaries at Wiedemann's tomorrow at 6 30 p m Frank T Stockton dean of KU business school will address the group on War Economy Zone includes Kansas City Kansas Leavenworth Atchison Ottawa Osawatomie Garnett Topeka Osage City Baldwin and Lawrence
In Topeka on February 18 the Kansas House debated a bill to ban fireworks. Sponsors cited injuries from the Fourth of July, amendments were dropped, and the body adjourned without acting, as the proposal proved less suited to lighthearted horse play than some anticipated.
A Berlin magazine article with German high command approval warned the United States might repeat errors seen in Russia and China by underestimating Japan. It cautioned that U S business interests could force a break with Japan, risking a world flare up and conflict within the three powers pact.
Mrs. John H Chain aged 32 3 died last evening at Johnson hospital Chanute after about four weeks illness She was formerly Jane Johnson daughter of Mrs Avery Johnson Lawrence and Dr L D Johnson Chanute She attended Kansas University 1936 1938 and belonged to Pi Beta Phi Survived by her parents husband John H Chain sister Anne Marie Johnson Lawrence Funeral services will be held from the Episcopal church Chanute tomorrow at 3 PM
Acacia Lodge No. 9 A F and A M schedules Stated Communication for Thursday at 7 30 p m postponed from Feb 13 reports of Grand Lodge meeting reception of petitions and other business Master Mason Alfred H Sluss and Secretary John H Parker announced Adv
Lt. Col. Thomas R. Phillips asserts in The Infantry Journal that the United States risks needless dead and lost wars without modernization. He cites late adoption of motorized supply, armored divisions, and tanks, noting 300 light tanks at outbreak of WWII and reliance on French 75s after World War I. He criticizes conservatism in the War Department and calls for rapid mechanization to exploit trucks and motorized units.
President Roosevelt ordered the creation of defensive sea areas and air space reservations in the Pacific and Caribbean, effective 90 days after February 14. The zones extend around Culebra island, Kaneohe Bay, Kiska, Unalaska, Palmyra, Johnston, Midway, Wake, Guam, and more, prohibiting entry by foreign vessels or aircraft without Navy authorization.
Milton P. Beach county attorney filed charges against William Shepherd Charles H Young and Julian Guterrez for stealing vehicles. Shepherd alone took a 1987 Ford from Earl Roberts, while Shepherd and Young took a 1940 Mercury from C E Smith and Shepherd with Guterrez took a 1939 Buick from Frank McDonald. Shepherd and Young had recently been released from Algoa prison farm.
United Automobile Workers petitions NLRB for an election to decide sole bargaining agency for Ford Motor Company plants in Dearborn and Highland Park Michigan. W.C.I.O. claims 90 percent employee support across the two plants amid earlier Lincoln plant filing.
Chi Omega pledges claim no track participation this spring. Actives staged a pre initiation workout by racing around a circular flower bed and locking active members on the sleeping porch after dinner. Initiation is planned for Saturday. flowers decorate the chancellor’s office. Dean McElheney named Shawnee county district judge succeeding Hungate. KU graduates and former students hold 26 district judge posts. McElhenney has a son at KU, William Ballard McElhenny, a junior and Phi Gamma Delta. KU representatives at Nebraska U conclave say they accomplished much and gained ideas for future use.
Men’s student council filled three mid term vacancies and set the April 24 MSC officers election. New officers are Hobart Potter engineer representative Warren Hunzicker at large and Art Nelson freshman representative. A petition for a non profit book exchange was referred to WS GA for further consideration.
Edward Kennedy analyzes Britain's air war in North Africa stating the R A F used ground destruction tactics to cripple Italian airfields. At Benina El Adem and other bases hundreds of planes were wrecked by ground bursts and shrapnel while Air Commodore Raymond Collishaw led desert operations from Cairo.
The Kansas Players staged Cock Robin in Fraser theater with a play within a play. Conrad Voelker portrayed Hancock Robinson as the victim while Jessica Crafton’s Alice Montgomery provided humor between acts. Director Prof. Allen Crafton also acted and led a cast including James Barton, Dale Ewing, Ada Theriault, John Stratton, Harlan Cope, Martha Alice Horner, Betty Lou Perkins, Don Dixon, and Robert Calderwood as the production runs through Wednesday night.
Director Charles B. Newell of the Kansas division of unemployment compensation reported that Douglas county workers were paid 28 922 18 in job insurance benefits while out of work in 1940. A total of 3 524 checks were sent, averaging 8 21 each. The Real Estate board luncheon was canceled so members could attend a Chamber of Commerce session on a proposed physical connection between the Santa Fe and Union Pacific railroads.
David Kagan known as Aaron Cohen appeared on NBC True or False on WREN last night as part of a five man Columbia University team facing a five woman New York University team in a televised quiz contest.
A smoke smudge in a hotel lobby corridor near a closet produced a flare up said to have started from a lighted cigarette disposed of in a refuse container. A small amount of water quickly Put out the flames and prevented damage.
Washington reports the threat of strife over the Republican national chairmanship eased when Wendell L. Willkie predicted Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. of Massachusetts would keep the party post, signaling stability for the GOP leadership.
Read the Journal World classified page for bargains featuring local ads. Listings include used furniture recoverable items tools and household goods with prices and contact details where readable.
Army officers reported an improper hookup of electrical circuits caused a fire at Camp Whitside’s 500 bed general hospital under construction. The Saturday blaze damaged three wards with estimated losses under $3000. Officials found no sabotage and cited construction error. none of the hospital buildings had been occupied.
Topeka reports the U S District Attorney S S Alexander says his office is probing repeat claims by trade schools that they can secure deferments for prospective army draftees. Maj H M Smith says some schools offering airplane industry training are under suspicion and warns that any promise of selective service deferment is fraudulent amid only a few hundred key aircraft plant workers exempt.
Dr. Oliver Cary Lockhart of Chungking spoke at a University club supper in Memorial Union. About 100 people attended as he discussed China’s finance and salt administration after returning from China. He and Mrs. Lockhart arrived from San Francisco and planned a Washington trip.
The final jury case in the February term of district court began. Security Benefit Association sues W H Organ and John Organ over rent on land. Evidence continued this afternoon. The Richard Jensen versus Lawrence Transfer Company suit was postponed to May term.
Rome dated February 18 reports Giornale d Italia announces that those exempted from the 1921 class and certain groups will be drafted February 27 and 28. Exemptions will be granted for men on leave who prove two or more brothers under arms, provided these are not volunteers.
J Clifford Leonard a University of Kansas alumnus from 1914 died Saturday when the car returning him from his ranch in Johnson County Texas overturned near Houston. He led an Houston investment business and belonged to Phi Delta Theta. Survived by wife and three sons. His wife Grace Leslie a 1909 KU graduate. Her father was a longtime local physician.
Fi De an John Jay Jakosky from the University of Kansas School of Engineering and Architecture is named industrial consultant to the Kansas Industrial Development Commission, announced by Director Rolla Clymer on Feb 18 in Topeka.
Sen. Wilfrid Cavaness introduced a measure to investigate alleged lobbying by the Kansas State Teachers association in Topeka this afternoon.
Mrs J D Musser presided over the Stull Woman's Missionary Society meeting with prayer by Rev J D Musser and a lesson. Prayers led by Mrs August Walter and group leaders filled the program. Next meeting set at Mrs W C Wulfkuhle’s home. Jolly Quilters held an all day quilting at Mrs Harry Wulfkuhle’s home. Daisy Bowes and George Anderson visited Lawrence on Wednesday.
John G. Winant newly named U S ambassador to Great Britain told a joint New Hampshire legislature session that the United States should supply England with essential tools to finish the war. He emphasized unity and right action saying what we do together can never fail and everyone counts.
A joint consultive committee of employers and trades union congress representatives approved orders for immediate registration of Britain's labor. The orders will next go before the cabinet for action.
Chicago market notes wheat and corn price recoveries from five month lows as short covering and mill buying support the May contract. USDA subsidy program sale of 500000 bushels to Mexico and expectations of 1,000,000 more add to demand. Open interest shows 48521000 bushels in wheat and 29552000 in corn.
Kansas City market report shows hogs up to 10 higher on light weights while cattle and sheep see varied moves. Cattle 3,500 with strong to 25 higher on good to near choice lots. feeders steady to up. vealers steady. Hogs 2,000 with most weights rising. sows steady to 7.10. Sheep 4,000 with best fed lambs above prior levels.
Hogs unchanged as cattle and calves show mixed gains in closing markets. Fed steers and yearlings rise up to 25 cents with selective grades hitting higher bids. vealers steady while stockers hold. lambs and sheep advance 25 cents with top slaughter lambs around 10.75.
Official figures list cattle at 2500 calves 250 hogs 2000 and sheep 4000. This estimate guides farmers traders and market observers for the upcoming sale.
Kansas City grain notes report closing prices by class with wheat showing slight gains and many grades listed. Corn oats and miscellaneous grains display varied quotes and limited movement as markets reflect demand and quality distinctions.
The crop notes list prices for No 8 hard and dark hard at 4 to 5 cents over and No 1 red wheat at 54 to 64 over. Corn bids include No 2 white at 1 to 2 over and No 2 yellow at 1 to 2 over. Futures show wheat May to July around 66 to 67 and corn around 56 to 57 with unsettled readings.
AP report from Chicago on February 18 presents May and July futures for wheat and oats, soybeans and rye with percentage changes and prices across multiple contract months. Lard and bellies contracts are listed with notable levels such as lard around 6.17 for March and 7.40 for July.
Chicago potatoes report shows arrivals 115 and total shipments 652 with U S No 1 prices for several varieties. Idaho Russet Bur banks 147%2 60 Colorado Red McClures 1 1 40 Nebraska Bliss Triumphs 1 40 Minnesota North Dakota Cobblers 80 90 per cent U S No 1 Sam 9732 Early Ohios 80 per cent US No 1 92 44.
Kansas City market bulletin lists eggs at 1 444 current receipts 1 344. Butterfat at 24 26 with poultry items including hens 12 15 broilers 14 17 springs 13 18 percent. Roosters 10 percent geese 8 14 ducks 10 12. Tom turkeys 11 16 14, hen turkeys 13 14 16 15.
Grain and animal prices listed with wheat at 65, yellow corn 4&4, white and mixed 51. Butterfat numbers 129 and 226. Poultry prices show hens under 4 pounds 9, over 4 pounds 18, springers and broilers 11, roosters 4 5, stars 6. Eger straight runs 12, hogs at 7.50.
Treasury 3s finished at 55 51-119.11 in a calm session as government bonds ended with modest activity in New York.
New York on February 18 saw stocks struggle to gain ground with narrow advances that largely vanished in the final hour. Turnover near 300,000 shares marked one of the slowest sessions in six months while bonds remained steadier and commodities showed quiet strength. Wheat rose to about 174 cents a bushel in Chicago and corn gained about a half cent. Cotton futures advanced to roughly 64 cents per pound.
I express appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during my mother’s illness and death. Thanks to Rev Barr and Funks Mortuary for their care. Lila M. Grayson.
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