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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1941

Page

4

Weeping May Tarry For Night But Joy Comes In Morning

A brief biblical verse fragment cites Psalms 30 5 about night and morning. No additional context or events are provided beyond the quoted sentiment.

Bar to Exploitation State senate votes repeal on relief recovery act

The Kansas senate repeals the relief recovery act amid debate over revenue and moral claims. Governor Ratner argued the act failed to bring substantial revenue and mainly kept dependents off relief rolls, potentially boosting exploitation of state funds and increasing relief demand.

Kansas State Senate Senate Ratner

Unity Ideal in Topeka Three Proponents On Lease-Lend Bill

Kansas Day observers report three Kansas congressmen in Topeka backed passage of the lease-lend bill now moved from the house committee. The measure gains four limiting amendments to keep the executive in check and inform Congress, a move critics say the administration should have included from the start to preserve democratic governance.

Kansas Topeka House Committee House Congress

Hitler warns America of dangers as Britain is target

Hitler described plans to destroy Great Britain and warned the United States that vessels of any nationality before German torpedo tubes will be torpedoed. He suggested Americans stay off the oceans to avoid trouble, while noting his pattern of friendly words before a forthcoming attack.

Great Britain Adolf Hitler United States Hitler America Germany

Question of Peace with Hitler and American Restraint

The passage asks if the US can avoid a clash with Nazi Germany by yielding now to Hitler and lying low. It warns that peace bought by subservience may be temporary and challenges Americans to consider future risks.

America Hitler Nazi Germany

Teaching Warfare The British Learn From German Tactics in Libya

The article argues that Britain's rapid advance in northern Libya mirrors Germany's blitz through northern France and highlights how the conqueror's methods become standard tools for others. It notes that the British study German tactics, now used against Italians in Libya with sea power, air, and land attack, and that Axis powers face foes adopting their own innovations.

Britain Libya Germany France

The Softer Life and Army Readiness Examined

General Gruber at Fort Leavenworth notes army exams show youth life is too soft. Few meet physical standards or possess needed military training. With machines reducing effort, many live an easy life, which seems good until emergencies require primitive equipment and abilities, prompting reexamination of current conditions.

Gruber Fort Leavenworth

Morgenthau Favors 65 Billion Debt Limit

Secretary Morgenthau says the proposed debt ceiling of 65 billion will be ample for the next fiscal year. He notes no real limit to the debt contemplated by current government leaders.

Morgenthau

City Lights Premiere Draws Hollywood Frenzy

Hollywood embraced the first showing of City Lights drawing a near riotous crowd. Chaplin defies the talkie era as Laval gains a French government post by two votes of confidence. Home Aid society hosts a birthday surprise for Mrs J W Krum. Edna Mae Pasewark celebrates ninth birthday with friends. birthday parties and social visits fill a busy scene across town.

Hollywood Los Angeles City Lights Charles Chaplin Pierre Laval H. E. Anderson Home Aid/society Mary Fowler J. W. Krum Charles Krum George Krum E.li Hvland Laura Gracer

British Press Debates Hitler Threat And Aims At U S

In a wartime appraisal the British press questions Hitler’s threat to the United States while noting Washington and London both push for quicker aid to allies. The piece discusses U-boat warfare, Luftwaffe limits, and Britain’s growing air power with American help narrowing the German edge.

Baldwin News Highlights Local Social and Civic Activities

Baldwin residents welcome visitors and plan community events. Notable items include visiting family, Alpha Chi Omega activities, church anniversary planning, Lions club meeting, and a citywide beautification drive urging residents to “Boost Baldwin.”

President Wilson and Mrs Wilson to visit Athens

Twenty five years ago news from Athens reports Russia defeats Turks in the Caucausus while Italy keeps Albania campaign. In Lawrence the town will pause for Wilson's visit at Santa Fe station and schools will close. Mayor Francisco urges business suspension. Marriage of Martha Neustifter to John L Webster in Kansas City. Anna Sweeney and Mrs Chester Thomas traveled to Kansas City for Paderewski.

Athens Caucausus Italy Albania Vienna Santa Fe Station Wilson W. J. Francisco Lawrence Martha Neustifter John L. Webster Kansans City Kan Anna Sweeney Chester Thomas Kansas City Paderewski

Footmen and Ladies Walk in Obedience to Queen's Wishes

Community notices describe processions from Osborne House to the sea with both women and men, and social gatherings in Lawrence. A golf contest among Lawrence enthusiasts thrives in good weather while plans to organize the local women intensify. A reception at Mrs. Chalkley’s home features Lawrence society’s elite guests and multiple hostesses.

Osborne House Lawrence Nation F. H. Chalkley Chalkley Arthur T. Walker Ruesta Rowland Maude Smelter Ord Clingman Marcus Summerfield Virginia McCrory Mrs. Hodder Edith Biffle May Sexton Elizabeth Warren Rachel Puch Helen Alder Constance Carruth Griffith Ingleside

Local Social News Highlights Dinners and Visits

Denver visitor Frances Vogl joins dinner at Vitt home. Various residents attend gatherings in Linwood DeSoto Lawrence and Eudora, with several trips to Denver and Leavenworth. Card party and January 16 meeting noted, next gathering planned for February 20 at the Douglas and Allison home.

Frances Vogl Denver Colo Charles Vitt Harvey Schellack Bartlesville Oklo Happy Hour Club William Reetz Anna Torneden Orville Hughey Lloyd Douglas Roy Allison Fred Reetz Leavenworth Noah Canary Esther Canary Linwood Harold Anderson Donna Mae DeSoto Bob Pritchard Plannneren Sy Robert Pritchard Gardner Robert Schellack Allen Cochran Eudora Otto Vitt Gretta James Hicks Lawrence Everett William Anderson Kansas City Irene Jones L. Strong Nash Canary Ned ‘Barnes S. Kirkman Arthur Kirkman Rov Marilwen Rosenau Arlene Vitt Harry Schmidt Phylis Otto Witt Arlene Albert Steinbrine

Wray Family Attend Farm Events Across Columbia and Lawrence

Mr and Mrs Ernest Wray joined Mr and Mrs Oscar Shuck and son Bryan at Columbia for Sunday dinner at the Shuck home. The Wrays and BD A Wray visited Ernest Wray. Martin Holecom and son Bruce with Ernest Wray went to a John Deere tractor demonstration at Green Brothers in Lawrence on Monday.

Ernest Wray Shuck Brothers Columbia Oscar Shuck Bryan BD. A. Wray Martin Holecom Bruce Green Brothers Lawrence

Martha Resigns and Faces Bill's Guardhouse Jealousy

Martha confronts Bill in the guardhouse after his mounting jealousy strains their marriage. She recounts her sacrifices, quitting her job and facing hardship to support him, and declares she will return to work if trust cannot be restored. The chapter ends with Bill accusing her of returning to Paul as the story promises to continue.

Martha Butch Helen Bill Paul SiMeone Martha -Marshall Bayville Suzanne Bill Marshall Moore Aggie Moore NCO Eugene Suzanne Decker Pve Helen’s

Vinland Community News Recap and Social Visits

Mrs Regis Stone returns home after visiting Walter Babbit family in Melvern. Guernsey association met at the high school with talks by BH Ransom of Ottawa. Refreshments served to a large crowd. Various residents visited relatives and spent weekends in Lawrence and Salina. Roy Hoskinson recovering after throat operation. Many local visits and dinners noted among Hagerman Nichols Watkins Hoskinson and related families.

Regis Stone Walter Babbit Melvern Guernsey Association BH Ransom Ottawa Deal Six Mary Mildred Elder Lawrence Clayton Rousch Aopera Charles Hubbard Joe Casley Gerald Millbern Camp Funston Roy Hoskinson Earl Jameson Kansas City Omar Edmonds Mildred Verne Hagerman Rose Nichols Clyde Nichols Dale Crady Faye Hagerman Bernice Hagerman Charlene Watkins Harve Watkins Florence Milburne Gena W.E. Hoskinson Willard Shoemaker Salina George Hoskinson Art Randel Leon Frank Hagerman Max and Rosalle

Funeral for Mrs Shaw Held at Garnett

Mr and Mrs Walter Shaw and Mr and Mrs James Mitschele attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs Shaw in Garnett Friday. Several neighbors have been sick with colds. Fred Harmon and son Marcus visited Kansas City. Weather and travel issues affected deliveries and routes.

Walter Shaw James Mitschele Shaw Garnett Fred Harmon Marcua Kansas City Linwood Louis Torneden Tonganoxie Nate Pettengill W. E. Pettengill Fern Wilson Lawrence W. E. Brock Ruth Pettengill William E., Torneden Julius Torneden Henry Milleret

Radio Programs Friday and Sunday Schedule Snippet

Rail of listed radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and BC for Friday January 31 through Sunday February 2, noting battles of dramas music news and orchestras, including Death Valley Days NBC to be announced and various hourly shows and weather forecasts.

Wren Bull Barton KMBC WDAF Jack Armstrong Tom Fred Waying Orch Frazier Hunt Pearce Kate Smith Ren Ak Busters Johnny Walts Kmbc—Playhouse Everyman's Theatre Louis Vs. Burman Wings of Destiny Alec Templeton NBC Prairie Sweethearts Amos and Andy Carl Kenibg Lanny Ross Medan Runelleetta Mal Hallett Wren—Unlimited Horizons Midland Minstrels Hotel Wren—Vass Wdaf—Safety Council Linwood Cavaliers Wren—World News WDAI Message of Israel Askansas City WDAFP Harold Staessen Casino Orchestra Tims Brush Creek Follies Tom Dar REN Tucker's Ab—Hotel WKREN KNMBC Graziella Parraga KNBC Hollywood Church Tony Yona Wren—Graham McNamee John Tompkins Noewa Ray Herbeck Vladimir Brenner Frank Black Gene Augry Kimmy Allen Jack Benny Kansas City Dines Charlie McCarthy Walter Winchell Manhattan Parker Dear John Bill Stern Goodwill WDAP Kmbc—Orientale Brook Muehrebach Joe Reichman Johhny Long Associated Press News Woody Herman Jack Denny Bob Knight Savoy Ballroom

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