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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1941

Page

3

Wallace to Speak for British Aid

Vice President Wallace plans a high profile address in Des Moines Iowa highlighting support for the British aid bill. He is expected to stress agricultural stakes in British victory and the possible use of corn and wheat marketing quotas to stabilize markets.

Washington Wallace Senate Roosevelt Des Moines National Arm Institute Axis John N. Garner Garner Britain

Reply to Invitation Sees Anti Nazi Message Blitz

New York reports a mass blitz of 25 word anti Nazi messages aimed at the German government. RCA Communications notes hundreds of messages sent to German radio provoking responses and calls for public opinion on Hitler broadcasts.

New York CPM Adolf Hitler Jackie Goodsell Ade Brtsal Ameradio Berlin Royal Air Force Germany Berchtesenden Sind Braunhause

Kansas Senate Bill Aims Snow Fence Cutbacks

Kansas lawmakers push a bill to reduce land valuation for shelterbelts, encouraging tree planting while ensuring belts are placed to prevent snow drifting onto highways and curb field road hazards.

Topeka Kansas Senate

City Hall Destroyed in Muscotah Fire Causing $20,000 Loss

A fire in Muscotah Kansas destroyed the city hall and two adjacent buildings a restaurant and a grocery store with damages estimated at $20,000. City records were saved and Horton firefighters aided the effort. City Councilman Dean Lawrence provided the loss figure.

Muscotah Kan Fee Dean Lawrence Horton

Dogs and Cats Sold for Food Under Belgium Probe

Independent investigators report the sale of dogs and cats for food in the Brussels region. The government food control bureau investigates with findings that meat from these animals has been variably prepared including triad and mixed with linseed oil and some canned.

Brussels Belgium Berlin Government Food Control Bureau

Noted suffragist Mrs Cora Bullard dies at 78

Mrs. Cora Weilhouse Bullard, 78, longtime advocate for women's suffrage, dies in Kansas City. Daughter of the late Judge Frederick Wellhouse, she served as vice president of the Kansas Equal Suffrage Association and led Native Daughters of Kansas. She chaired school book commissions and supported philanthropy for women after moving from Topeka to Kansas City.

Kansas City Cora Weilhouse Bullard Frederick Wellhouse Kansas Equal Suffrage Association Kansas Tonganoxie Bullard

Deans Describe Modern College Girls As More Serious

Atlantic City reports from the 25th annual convention of the National Association of Deans of Women. Miss Mary A. Johnson of the University of Maryland describes students embracing sociology, questioning all, seeking marriage with mutual interests, and often marrying before graduation. Miss Anastasia Doyle of Stanford notes a shift away from the old career bubble as Southern belles express different aims.

Atlantic City N. J National Association of Deans of Women Mary A. Johnson University of Maryland Miss Johnson Anastasia Doyle Stanford University Southern Belles

Deans Debate Career Aims for Women at LSU

Miss Nora Power of LSU argues women can pursue careers and marriage without conflict. Deans acknowledge fear of the future drives stricter study and greater emphasis on marriage across campuses.

Nora Power Louisiana State University

London Bobby Prefers Hair under Helmet to Head Loss

The wartime rumor about tin helmets making police bald leads to a barber’s reassurance and a bobby’s quip that he would rather lose his hair than his head. The issue reflects public concern over head protection for London bobbies.

London Bobby Elmet

Navy to Commission 35000 Ton Battleship Washington Early

The navy said the 35,000 ton battleship Washington would be placed in commission on May 15, six and a half months ahead of the original schedule. The announcement comes from Washington as of February 19.

Washington Navy

Trouble Over NLRB in Detroit Police Custody

Detroit faced a clash between an NLRB attorney and city police over the arrest and quick release of an NLRB field examiner and an organizer for the CIO United Auto Workers. The two were with a Ford Motor Co employee to discuss an unfair labor practices charge. Police say the worker complained of being harassed and officers released both men within 45 minutes.

Detroit National Labor Relations Board NLRB C.L.Q United Auto Workers Harold A. Cranefield Labor Board Ford Motor Company Ford Frank D. Eaman Eaman Cranefield

Police Refuse Aid in Protection of Witnesses Denied

A prepared statement claims police refused to aid in protecting witnesses. Eaman angrily denied the accusation.

Eaman

Diamond Mine Box Found by Cumberland Boys

A group of youths scavenging Cumberland Maryland garbage uncovered a box containing diamonds valued at $14,000. Police investigation followed as the boys attempted to sell the gems on the street. The owner of the stones is identified but not named in the readable text.

Cumberland

Adlerika Promises Quick Relief from Gas and Bowel Action

Oklahoma druggist H. W. Stowits promotes Adlerika a laxative product claiming three laxatives for fast bowel action and five enzymes to relieve gas. He notes daily walks to town and urges readers to buy Adlerika today.

Oklahoma H. W. Stowits

Doctor Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Bowel and Liver Aid

A noted Ohio doctor Dr F M Edwards treated many constipation cases with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets now sold by druggists. The vegetable tablets cleanse the bowels aid liver bile flow and help digest fatty foods. Try tonight 15 30 or 60 cents.

Ohio F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Missing Jewelry Box Incident Shocks City Jewelers

A jeweler’s assistant reports a box left for cleaning was brushed off a counter and discarded with a waste basket, raising questions about missing jewelry recovery and the handling of delicate items. Local authorities review surveillance for clues and proper disposal procedures.

Torney

Police Court Fines Set After DUI Plea

Alex Davis paid a $50 fine in police court this morning after pleading guilty to driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bob Brooks received a $5 fine and a 60 day jail sentence for being drunk, suspended.

Alex Davis Bob Brooks

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