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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1941

Page

4

Promise From God Isaiah 41 10 Verse

A biblical quotation from Isaiah 41 10 assures believers not to fear for God is with them. It promises strength help and support by divine righteousness.

God Isaiah

President seeks powers to freeze prices and rents

Roosevelt asks Congress for extra authority to cap prices and rents while urging labor to cooperate. He hints wages may need stabilization if all costs are frozen, but provides no direct proof of labor’s willingness to help without pressure. Public doubt grows over voluntary labor support for the plan.

Roosevelt Congress Iin Labor

On the Verge and American War Readiness

The piece argues Churchill's remark mirrored long standing fears of imminent war and notes isolationists misread the signposts. It states the United States remains near war readiness yet not yet at war, a status well known to the public.

Churchill United States

Cause of Trouble in Selecting Indeterminate Service Term

The Kansas City Star notes why leaders failed to tell selectees the true length of service, blaming overemphasis on a "year of training" for political purposes. It argues guardsmen expected longer mobilization and criticizes higher-ups for avoiding clear, honest expectations.

Kansas City Starbeams General Staff Congress Lawrence National Guard

Silk in Tatuta Maru raises San Francisco hold

American women watch tension with Japan as Tatuta Maru returns to San Francisco and faces possible restrictions on unloading two and a half million dollars worth of silk. Women anticipate the silk may be needed.

United States Japan San Francisco Harbor

Bombing of Tutuila and Legation Deepens Far East Strain

The blast damaged the American gunboat Tutuila and menaced the U S legation in Chungking during Japan's campaign in China. The attack left no injuries and no sinking, but raised questions about the targets and risks as tensions mount in the Far East.

United States China Legation Chungking

Nazi Preliminaries in South America Hint at Extended Nazi Plots

Reports from South America reveal seized Argentine diplomatic pouches containing coded correspondence and a portable radio set. Officials fear plans for stirring trouble in the region, including a Peru Bolivia border crisis, tied to Nazi operatives.

South America Peru Bolivia United States Germany

Tugwell Named Governor of Puerto Rico

Rexford Tugwell has been nominated as governor of Puerto Rico. A report previously circulated that he would become chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans resist being made over while Tugwell has sought to reform America in past years.

Rexford Tugwell Puerto Rico University of Tugwell America

Electrician Strike Blocks Defense Work in Brooklyn Navy Yard

Electricians in New York City have struck, delaying defense projects at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Strike leaders say they could resume work if authorities request specific accommodations, as scattered lost days accumulate in ship and plane construction.

New York City Brooklyn Navy Yard

Corn Price Peak Reaches 7 21 2 Cents On July Delivery

Market notes report corner on July 1 corn delivery ended with a peak price of 72 1/2 cents per bushel, paid by shorts on the board of trade. Also, local notices mention union services in South Park with Rev. Seth W. Slaughter as preacher and J D Adams and wife to sing on WREN.

Board of Trade Seth W. Slaughter First Christian Church South Park J. D. Adams Eudora Paul H. Friend C. E. Friend Friend Lumber Company Massachusetts Street Central Park Anna Arnett H. M. Light Grace Light New Mexico Mrs. Light Miss Light George Maffet Maude Maffet

Americans Killed and Wounded in Rio Grande Clash

Twenty five years ago two Americans were killed and one wounded in a clash with five Mexican bandits who crossed the Rio Grande five miles below Fort Hancock Texas early this morning. The report mentions efforts to situate the city of Lawrence where it ought to be.

Reinisch Black Tom Pier Lawrence Union Pacific North Lawrence Rio Grande Ruby Toms Pearl Corder Woodland Park Bowersock Fort Hancock Tex

Leningrad Fall Threat Spurs German Offensive Analysis

The article argues Berlin expects Leningrad to fall, a move that would sever Soviet Baltic access, cut naval support, and threaten the Stalin line. It outlines strategic points including Leningrad’s port, industrial output, and potential German Finnish turning movements if Smolensk is pressed.

Berlin Leningrad Russia Baltic Soviet Union Smolensk Germany Mergabhedts Volkhov River Lake Ladoga Bolshevists Volkhov Novgorod Pskov

Lightning disrupts factory and city projects in North Lawrence

Forty years ago a lightning strike disabled a collar factory dynamo delaying production. A new Vermont courthouse crossing and cement sidewalk work proceed. Lawrencians Charles G. Clark Enoch St Clair and O A Bigelow drew in El Reno. McLaughlin brothers mourn loss of a top horse as Bowersock elevator power wheel shatters, injuring none. A massive steel shard flew into the river.

Paul F. Stram I. F. Eberhart George J. Logan Sadie R. Dorsey Ida J. Dorsey R. E. Bridwell Vermont Fischer Charles G. Clark Enoch St. Clair O. A. Bigelow Lawrence el Reno McLaughlin Brothers North Lawrence Bowersock Altho

Campaign drive gains fuel from gas-saver salesman case

In Wilkes Barre Pa Morris Horowitz the salesman who was ordered to use his car only for business five days a week and kept in the garage on weekends now backs the gasoline conservation effort. In Chicago Everett Foster 11 and his sister Mary 8 faced a summons over a licenseless dog as their mother begged for time and 2 notes. The court collected 2.40 from a hat to meet the 3 license fee.

Wilkes - Barre Morris Horowitz Chicago Everett Foster Mary Thomas Green

Accidental Meeting of Goodmans Leads to Dinner Plan

Chicago lawyer Morton Goodman of the FHA meets Morton Goodman of Philadelphia in a hotel lobby by accident. They decide to call their wives and dine together. Both wives wear brand new gowns, a duplicate outfit shared in the chance meeting.

Chicago Morton Goodman FHA Philadelphia Goodman

Front Lines Hold Major Segment Along Volga Network

Fragmentary detail notes a major portion of a 1100 mile front holding along the Volga and surrounding river systems with another stand formed along the waterway network.

Volga

Complicated Position in Smolensk Assessment

London reports the Smolensk battle outcome hinges on deploying fresh first rate German troops. Russian counterattacks disrupt German lines, forcing supply cuts and tank losses. British and American officers praise Russian defense while urging caution about German hopes.

London Smolensk United States

Nazi comment on Hopkins visit to Moscow sparks fear abroad

Berlin reports a German spokesman, commenting on Harry Hopkins’ visit and U S support to the Soviet Union, that the United States becomes a party to Soviet aims to spread communism into Narone and assume responsibility for any ensuing civilizational assault.

Berlin Harry Hopkins United States Russia America Narone Snokesman Moscow

Barbara and Dugan face rumors amid oil land talks

Barbara chafes at gossip as Dugan defends his motives and proves his worth to Hank Chase. The trio weighs selling 5,000 acres to Midwest for by products while Barbara suspects hidden leverage. Hank extols Dugan as a trusted, future leader of Chase Oil Company.

Barbara Barbara Chase Chief Starlight Terrace Dugan Hank Midwest Oklahoma Hank Chase Dugan Blake University of Oklahoma Chase Oil Company

Radio Tonight's Kansas City Hourly Itinerary

Radio listings for July and August evenings show scheduled programs on WREN KMBC WDAF and others. Listings include musical variety news sports and weather with orchestras and hosts across hours from 5:30 PM to midnight.

Wren KMBC WDAF Cavaliers Star Ricardo Wren—Society For Friendless Gwen Williams Elmer Davis Major Bowes NBC Ted Steele Glenn Miller Professor Quins Kansas City Baseball Amos and Andy Fred Waring Orch Johnny Long Lanny Ross Lincoln Orch Paul Sullivan Wdaf—Star Benny Goodman AP News Emile Petil Dave Bacal Clancy Reid Tanner Drake United Press News Mbc—Press Mandrake MBC WPAF Claudia Death Valley Elmer Wavis Ben Bernie Hollywood Uncle Walter Nickel Man R. Douglas Stuart, Jr Wings of Destiny Listening America Kansas City Answer Man Howard and Shelton Chez Paree Gabriel Heatter WRIEN Wdaf—Orchestra

McLouth News Highlights Local Visits and Ventures

McLouth families host and visit across Kansas and nearby states. Notables include Harold and Merlin Lobb with Kansas City ties, Mrs. Harold Enoch visiting relatives in Topeka, and Eliza Lu Black’s Kansas City visit. Two new wells near town spur oil and gas activity as residents attend concerts and church events.

Harold McHenry Merlin Lobb Kansas City McLouth Eugene Scott Leavenworth Arthur Scott H. L. Earl Eliza Lu Black Harold Steeper Gertrude Stout Annie Steeper Lawrence Charles Ray Chapman Floyd Bowen Cecil Luse Jean Evelyn Herries California Harold Champion LeRoy Claude Kimmel Oskaloosa Harold Enoch Topeka L. L. Davidson Stella Cook John Stewart Roy Fort Robinson Clyde Chapman Howard Bell Memorial Hospital W. C. Res Herbert Buttler Pansy Lee Lila Lee St. John William Edmonds FE. W. McHenry George Roderick Nina Davis Gensler Edmonds R. C. Lackey Dwight Seybold Helen Woodhead Pat Noel Spokane Wash Wedenday W. McDonald Rio Grande City Tex L. L

Pearson Family Road Trip Readers From California

Mr and Mrs Donald Pearson and family drove in from California Saturday night with Fred Pearson and sons Harry and wife Bill from California and Letha Hughs and her daughter.

Donald Pearson California Fred Pearson Harry Bill Letha Hughs

Ottawa residents visit relatives and attend multiple social events

Betty and Betty of Ottawa visited relatives here last week for the funeral of their daughter and sister Mrs. Vogler and returned Friday. The O’Neil family from Chicago visited H. L. O’Neil and others at Bald win lake. Various locals hosted meals and attended birthdays, reunions, and dinners with friends from Ottawa and nearby towns.

Albert Wray Kansas City E. W. Bradford Stanley Lobb Topeka Albert Lobb Delbert Lobb Gerald Caufield McPherson Kamer Vandruff J. B. Morris Arkansas Tonganoxie Walter Smith Miss Carr Kenneth Moline Ill Ray Smith The Baptist Church Nettie Haworth Highway Construction Company Jack Garrett Ft. Leavenworth van Garrett Albert Dorlin Independence Mamie Ridgway Betty Ottawa Baldwin Lake Henry Breithaupt Jay Edgerton Glen Kalb Ralph Kalb Bobby Davis Kan Fred Davis McComas Courtland Harry Nels School of Medicine Bell Memorial Ada Slays Elizabeth Pearson Vint Trusheim Trusheim John Hays M. D. Ballard William Murphy Billy Frank Hill Wellsville RB. T. Welborn Lois Joyce Linden R. C. Welborn Fern Faust Faye Kalb Faust Lester Kalb Weat Windy C. M. Ames Cavender

The Journal World Classifieds Busy Town Market

The Journal World Classifieds are described as the town’s busiest market place, a central hub for listings and local notices that attract wide reader engagement.

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