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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1941
Page
1
Ireland ordered a protest to Germany after a pair of daylight Dublin bombings and a pre dawn air raid. The government said fragments and incendiaries traced to Germany and warned of reparations to prevent recurrence.
London reports Cardiff South Wales endured its worst wartime bombing with repeated incendiary and high explosive attacks. Fire services and ambulances operated under heavy shells as theaters and shops suffered damage. Authorities noted considerable damage and some casualties while praising public services for functioning despite the onslaught.
One coyote was killed in the Excelsior C P A wolf hunt in Dolmina county. The roundup occurred at the Bern Gibson farm southwest of Baldwin Junction with a large crowd present. The coyote moved in the center of the circle before being shot. Weather was fine though walking was difficult after rains.
Relatives describe Gene Glahn’s condition as critical at the Veterans hospital in Wadsworth after a turn for the worse Monday night. Glahn has been in critical condition since then.
British general headquarters reports Australian forces with tanks pierced a sector of Bardia defenses as a siege of the Libyan port by Italy's 20,000 troops continues. Fronts to Tobruk and Sidi Barrani remain active with mechanized units advancing toward the frontier.
The monthly tuberculosis clinic will be held Monday at Lawrence Memorial hospital. Dr. C. F. Taylor of Norton will conduct the examinations. Patients should call the city health office at 462 for appointments and use the west entrance. Sponsored by the Douglas County Tuberculosis Association and funded by Christmas seals. Lawrentee Business-College term opens January 6.
Two navy pilots Lt. Murray Hanson and Ensign Robert B. Clark survived a snowstorm and fog to land their patrol bomber in shallow water on Santa Fe ranch land near Edinburg Texas. Five crew parachuted. one was killed, three injured, one remained aboard. The aircraft was en route from San Diego to Pensacola and reportedly lacked oxygen for high altitude flight.
Washington and Topeka reports announce calls for the condition of all national banks and state banks and trust companies as of December 31. State officials request responses by early January.
Camp Robinson Arkansas hosts a flood of 35th Division personnel with over 3,000 Arkansas and Missouri soldiers in camp by noon and more expected tonight. Nebraska Kansas units join as 110th engineers and 153rd infantry set up in prepared tents with kitchens and mess halls. Twenty two thousand men are planned to be encamped by January 12.
Washington observers note a solemn mood as the 78th Congress opens with grave international issues. House Republicans nominate Joseph W. Martin for speaker while Democrats back Sam Rayburn, and leaders meet with President Roosevelt to map a new legislative program.
Federal government approves Evacuation Hospital No. 77 formed from University of Kansas School of Medicine faculty. Chancellor Malott and Dean Wahl announce mobile 750 bed unit with 40 officers 60 nurses and 300 enlisted men ready to treat casualties and prep them for evacuation.
Topeka announced Lake Murray in Miami county will become Kansas second national game refuge. State Forestry Fish and Game Director Guy Josserand said 267 acres were purchased for the refuge. Federal inspector R P Boone from Albuquerque has viewed the site and is expected to approve soon. The other Kansas refuge lies near Garden City.
The opening of the seventy seventh congress shows Democrats still hold a strong majority in both houses. The new house lists 268 Democrats, 162 Republicans, 8 Progressives, 1 American Labor, and 1 Farmer Labor member, nearly matching the prior composition despite vacancies. In the senate, 66 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 1 Progressive, and 1 independent are seated, vs 68 Democrats, 25 Republicans, 1 American Labor, 1 Progressive, and 1 independent previously.
Grand Lake near Grand River dam threatens U S highway 60 linking Vinita to Fairland and Missouri as spillway remains closed. GRDA faces legal limits from a federal injunction while engineers plan a 15 foot rise to maintain normal pool, risking five to ten feet of highway coverage at stretches near the twin bridges.
The Lawrence school district ended 1940 with bonded debt of 291000. During the year 1940 it was reduced by 338000 through bond payments. A sinking fund, about 50000 in value, offsets most of the debt, leaving approximately 241000. The three issues are 100000 for the first high school, 159000 for the second high school, and 32000 for the New York school issue.
Lawrence National Bank closed the year with deposits at 3 073 350 56 dollars the largest figure in the town and the first over three million This includes 1 715 805 57 dollars in cash on hand and money due from other banks Executive vice president I J Meade attributed much of the rise to general business conditions and year end effects
Athens reports Italian defenses from Chimara to Klisura Tepeleni breached at several points. Greek fire controls Tepeleni Tepeleni region. 200 Italian bodies found in a mountain hospital cave. Elbasani raid by Royal Air Force hit town center and roads with fires after bombing. Greek HQ says local actions yielded prisoners and machine guns amid bad weather.
Kansas faces a cold snap with a return to seasonable temperatures. West to northwest winds bring frigid air from Canada, with lows around 10 to 22 in western and northern areas and 20s elsewhere. Highs expected 32 to 45 across eastern Kansas and 30s to 40s in the west.
About 65 000 Kansans will get reminders as blanks for 1940 returns are mailed. Acting IRS collector Frank E McMullen notes new income minima of 800 for singles and 2000 for married couples. Returns are due by March 15 along with social security and employment tax forms.
Mr and Mrs John Urich and Dutchie their Seeing Eye dog entertained 35th Division soldiers and the Co-Operative club at the Armory. They sang Braille stories and explained Dutchies training while Dutchie refused to advance in fear of leading her master. Four KU Bureau of Visual Education films followed the demonstration and five new club members helped run the program.
Dr. Ralph I. Canuteson director of the University of Kansas health service was reelected secretary treasurer of the National University Health Service. Dr. Ruth E. Boynton of Minnesota was reelected president and Dr. Adrian Gould vice president at the American Student Health association meeting in Ann Arbor Michigan.
President Roosevelt has suspended the eight hour day for laborers and mechanics employed by the government in building army and navy bases at Atlantic and Caribbean sites leased from Great Britain. The executive order cites an extraordinary emergency. Base sites run from Newfoundland to British Guiana. anchors at some sites are already used by American navy patrols.
President Roosevelt announced sending Harry L. Hopkins to England as his personal envoy until a new ambassador is approved. Hopkins will have no official status or specific mission, traveling likely two weeks to maintain direct talks with the British government. He will not become ambassador due to health, will be unfunded by title, and will travel alone to meet old friends.
Battery E and the 127th Field Artillery medical detachment departed for Camp Joseph T. Robinson. A large crowd formed at Santa Fe station as the train carried five Pullmans and a kitchen car via Kansas City Memphis and Little Rock.
Overbrook soldier taken to station hospital at Ft. Leavenworth for observation diagnosed with recurring appendicitis. Major overcoat once worn by Judge Hugh Means found packed with Major Art Anderson belongings. Company M notes include two more sets of brothers, totaling six, in the ranks alongside 15 in two companies.
The average of 60 stocks sits at 44.1 today, up from 43.7 yesterday as market activity continues. The data reflects closing values across a broad list of securities and indicates a modest uptick in overall performance.
Five day extended forecast from January 3 to January 8 shows temperatures below normal, colder conditions especially Saturday, with light to moderate snow late in the period. Readings to rise slowly toward the end, with partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday and fair, colder conditions Sunday.
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