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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

4

All Have Sinned Scriptural Reflection Opening

A brief religious meditation cites Romans 3 23 asserting all have sinned and fall short of divine glory, inviting personal reflection and moral consideration in a devotional context.

Is Defense Important or Not The Government Reflects On Strikes

The piece notes that strikes in defense equipment plants last a month with workers armed with guns. It argues no pay or conditions justify walking off and cites Tabor influence. Government spokesmen call the situation not bad and expect a quick end, while plant idleness reduces defense output. It questions if defense remains a priority.

Tabor

Japan Offers To Mediate Europe Crisis In Ad Hoc Move

The article notes Japan’s offer to England to mediate Europe or Asia amid the current situation. It questions why Hitler would back such a proposal and suggests Japan may seek an exit after overextending itself, given Britain and the United States’ reluctance to permit Japanese expansion. The British government says no answer may be required and will likely delay any reply.

Japan England Europe Asia Hitler Great Britain United States Far East Britain Singapore John Bull Nippon D. Bull Althy America Uncle Sam Germany Italy Ar East Dapan Protie Philippines Indian Ocean Janae Tanan Ger Indey Elorr Uithe Janan

Debate Over War Threat Focuses on U S Involvement

The piece discusses conflicting views on whether the United States is moving toward war or war is moving toward the United States. It notes that lease lend financing and global events fuel the debate in Congress and among observers, with no clear consensus on cause or consequence.

Lease lend debate on defense needs and production control

The passage argues that granting executive powers in the lease-lend bill may not be necessary to aid England or defend the United States. It warns that without such a measure, addressing subversive elements in defense plants and ending disruptive strikes is more impactful. It criticizes past policy for wasting resources and questions the thought of throwing money away during wartime.

England United States America Jesse Jones

Night air raids show RAF method reduces German bombers

Air raids over England continue as the British RAF develops an effective night pursuit tactic. The number of bombers brought down at night is rising while daylight raids were abandoned by Germany due to heavy losses. The toll on night raiders signals a stronger British defense.

England

New Deaf Columnists Promote Willkie for Republicans

The columnists aim to build up Willkie as a spokesman for the Republican party not for his political future but to push the lease lead bill. Willkie’s future depends on his actions and the Republicans assessment, not the new promoters.

Willkie Republican Party

Far East Intentions Questioned By State Department

A spokesman claims Japanese aims are peaceful while Sumner Welles notes actions reveal true aims more clearly than words, reflecting U S diplomacy stance on Far East policy.

Japan Far East Sumner Welles American State Department

Henry Wallace Aims to Rally Farmers for Lease-Lend Bill

Henry Wallace travels west to mobilize farmers in support of the lease-lend bill. He is expected to pledge prosperity to farmers if they back Jim.

Henry Wallace Henry Jim

Hurry-Up Crowd In Modern Life

A trade paper paragraph notes that past delays for missed stagecoaches gave way to modern fast pace. It mocks today’s hurried crowds who frantically chase tiny delays and endless motion, while many of them reach destinations with no purpose.

Willkie Visit Notes Gas Masks for Commons Gallery

The Concordia Blade Empire reports Wendell Willkie visiting England where gallery access to the House of Commons required gas masks. The piece suggests adopting gas mask safety measures for Congress at home.

Wendell Willkie England House of Commons Congress Concordia Blade Empire

Kansas mud blocks inspire new KU structure project

A University of Kansas professor has developed a building material from local mud blocks. Plans call for a new KU structure using this material, while Kansas mud has previously been valued mainly for campaign use and road surfacing efforts.

K. U Kansas K.U Tittsburg

Britain blocks Japanese advance as war talk deepens

Britain reinforces Singapore while Japan declares belligerent acts and the clash with the United States looms. The piece notes Britain's stance in the Far East, American support for Allied efforts, and the strategic stakes around French Indochina and Singapore.

Fraser theater to host junior play oh vobblin House

The junior sponsored play oh vobblin House by Jay Tobias is set for Wednesday evening February 26 at Fraser theater starting at 7 o'clock. The cast is rehearsing with special set properties for the spooky production.

Veterans loan bill eyed for veto by President Hoover

Senate sent the veterans loan measure to Hoover who is expected to veto it if law. If enacted 38,100,000 ex service men with adjustable compensation certificates could borrow about 500 dollars each at 4.4 percent, roughly half their certificate face value. George O. Ioster was elected grand senior warden of the Grand Lodge AF and AM in Wichita. Frank March reelected grand treasurer. Road conditions worsen as last weekend’s freeze hit Douglas county dirt and sand roads. crews out in full.

Hoover Senate Veterans Loan George O. Ioster Grand Lodge A.F A.M Wichita Frank March Douglas County Haskell Institute Frank Evans Dauhter Lucille Meredith Junius Underwood Mace Y O'Elock Seth W. Slaughter Hanovy Bidders Pri¢Ze Club Bridge Guy Hunsinger Guy Abright J. C. Garbutt Otto Elston Ray Gordon M. L

Twenty Five Years Ago Federation Hearing on City Waterworks

A 25 year retrospective recalls a federation session where Mrs G W Maffet discussed needed factors and the use of city waterworks. Mrs Bleck svatis injured her hands at a Bailice elurgh supper and was treated by Arthur Evans. Pearl Carpenter teaches botany at the high school. 713 students enrolled at Lawrence High. Yukowine girls hosted a party at the Bowersock with refreshments at Wiedemann's.

Federation of Vremen G. W. Maffet Bailiseelurgh Bleck Svatis Esne Arthur Evans Drug Store Pearl Carpenter University Schol of Education Lawrerkee High Bowersock Wiedemann’s Lela Pyle Beulah Walling Madeline Newbauer Loran Hobbs Ruth Kennedy C. H. Stratton

Lawrence Briefs on Local People and Events

Forty years ago Paul Peterson rests at home after illness. J B Watkins distances himself from buying the Watkites bank building, calling it like a child to him. Washington's Birthday observances close Lawrence schools for Friday after Thursday exercises. Churches plan suppers and socials. Emil Hartig and family announce a new son. Adaline Horner aids Watkins Land Mortgage Company during Horton’s illness. EE W Wood announces candidacy for city treasurer. Robert Bradford and Jim McKnight travel to Topeka for Imperial party. Misses V Pearl and Blanche West to visit Eudora.

Paul Peterson Santa Be Watkins Te Watkites Bank Washington Lawrence Emil Hartig Sou Connecticut Street Adaline Horner Watkins Land Mr. Wood Robert Bradford Jim McKnight Topeka V Pearl Blanche West Eudora

Pi Lambda Theta holds open meeting at Memorial Union

The Kansas room hosted an open Pi Lambda Theta gathering where Mrs Reigart spoke. Student teachers Winifred Hill and Donna Hughes performed a musical program introduced by Ruth E Litchen. Tea followed, served by student teachers Virginia Bell Jean Dooley Mary Nelson Joan Taylor and Wilma Stewart with supervisors Maude Elliott Maud Ellsworth and Mary Fee present.

Ber State Board of Regents Pi Lambda Theta Society For Women In Education Kansas Memorial Union Reigart Winifred Hill Donna Hughes Ruth E. Litchen Pi Lamba Theta Virginia Bell Jean Dooley Mary Nelson Joan Taylor Wilma Stewart Maude Elliott Maud Ellsworth Mary Fee

Baldwin News Highlights Local Socials And Family News

Prof and Mrs. Deel visited Garnett for a luncheon at the Stephens home. Mrs. Green returns from Tyre and stays with the Althafs. Kansas City residents Barnthouse and family visit Baldwin. A New England dinner plan, a Baker faculty address, and a high school Girl Reserves event are noted. A serialized story continues with April Burnett encountering Aunt Elizabeth Carter at Kent’s home amid a winter storm.

Samuel A. Deel Garnett James Stephens William Green Tyre John Green Charles al Hath Dale Martin Kansas City Baldwin Dodge Philip (. Barnthouse Dorothy Ann Kensas City Baldwin Mas O S.A. Deel White May Barnthouse Wichita O. Scott Storgan Myrnice Morgan S. A. Deel Topeka Baldwin High School Fellowship Dail Claire Leitaker Bonnie Jean Adriance Biederwell South Biehth Street Joan Tutell Robert Sharp Ninth Street Martha Circle Edward J. Cragoe Cecil Marshall William M. Balehe Morram Warrier Osborne Babylon Willam Allen White

Linwood Social Notes Include Visits and Upcoming Tea

Linwood column records weekend visits by Linwood Enele family and friends from Kansas City. It notes Mrs. John Clark’s illness, a dime tea and fashion show by Tinwood Wieh School Girl Reserves at hitch school auditorium, and local guests including Mrs. Olan Pranstetter.

Robert Enele Kansas City A. Y W. Enele Henry Reynalds John Clark Tinwood Wieh Hitch School R. and G Olan Pranstetter Tees Summit Georere Kirkman Vere W.V. Eine Mies Halen Kline Vivian Ovinian Tinwond A. Evans Edyth Reel Misa Wy Trak Polsen Wisusk Harhauch Clyde S'scoe Pee Siscoe Clinton Sisene Ranees Cay

Valley Grove News Roundup From Jefferson County Hobby Group

A Valley Grove gathering at the Gaur home features Sunny Valley members and English and Sumatra articles. Local events include a basketball tournament in Winchester February 20–22, many family visits, new babies, resignations, and a draft volunteer effort for Jefferson County.

Radio Programs Thursday Evening Listings

A dense schedule of radio programs across KMBC WDAF WREN and others for February 20 evening into the early morning. Includes newscasts, performances by Fred Waring’s and Glenn Miller’s orchestras, sports Revue, information programs, and later weather forecasts and Associated Press news summaries.

Whthn KMBC WDAPF Jack Armstrong Wren Tom Mix WDAK WDAF KKMBC Fred Waring Orch WKMBC Kilo Kansas City Dines Rochester Clyvic Orch Major Bowes WDARP Music Hall John DB Kennedy Glenn Miller Rudy Vallee KMCH Praire TIMNC Kmibc Henry Busse WDAPH Savosy Bitroons Jirch WHEEN Mal Hallett Kalbe Hob Knight WRENS Associated Press WDA Anch Armstrong Kabbu WDAR Spuorta Revue Pfred Waring Roy Wii WARP Whitin WAL Wpaaf TSK Johnny Walta Prairie Sweethearts Ikxmabc Amos and Andy Ikaibc Lanny Rosa Wdak—Orchestra Wren—Demn Washington Day Midland Minstrels Muehlebacher Associated Press News KMAC Orrin Tucker Jack Denny Hotel Penn Wren—Westher

Evening program at KFKOU station schedule

The lineup lists a 3:09 vocational guidance talk with speaker to be announced, a 3:00 to 3:20 symphonic hour featuring Haydn in Bb Major, and a 6:00 to 6:40 performance by the University Women’s Glen club directed by Irene Peabody with a piano duo from Allie Merle Conger’s studio.

Haydn University Women's Glen Club Irene Peabody Allie Merle Conger

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