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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
4
A devotional quotation from Mark 12 30 urges devoted love to God with heart soul mind and strength, echoing religious instruction. The line emphasizes total commitment and reverent worship as a guiding spiritual principle.
The text notes the Japanese assault on Dutch Harbor was not unexpected and emphasizes continual alert along the American coast. Secretary Stimson warned the nation that attacks on defenses would occur, urging readiness across thousands of miles of coastline.
After days of mechanized combat on North Africa's sands, Rommel's new axis thrust stalls near the British lines. British reports shift from early optimism to cautious appraisal as both sides trade gains and the clash remains effectively even. The British aim to cripple Rommel to prevent another push, but success is not assured.
The general president of the Teamsters urges members to go through picket lines as a wartime measure to keep goods moving. He denounces the picket line as an organizing racket and criticizes phony organizers who profit from crossings and sympathy with workers.
A bill to build a barge line and a pipeline across Florida was expected to pass the house easily but failed to advance and is regarded as dead for the session.
Session ends as lawmakers rise and protest measures claimed to aid the war effort. They argue the proposals are misdescribed and object to funding or actions advancing wartime aims.
The report claims a deep rift between Hitler and his generals. Generals reportedly distrust the Fuehrer and refuse his code on civilian mass violence. He is described as ruthless, while the army is warned to beware a possible revolt from within as backfire grows at home.
United Nations convoys carrying war materiel to the Russians reach Murmansk despite heavy aerial risk. Some Allied ships are sunk, though Germans overstate losses. Daylight near the Arctic circle aids enemy air attacks, yet convoys remain strongly protected and mostly succeed through the perilous passage this summer.
Prime Minister Curtin expresses confidence Japan cannot invade Australia, crediting fresh American reinforcements. General MacArthur reports continued air strikes on island bases held by Japan. Japan may try again if opportunity arises, but attacks reduce their chances significantly.
Witty remarks emerge about wartime aviation news with a question raised in the composing room asking if Dutch Harbor is related to Pearl, reflecting the era's eager crowd among editors.
Italian army officers complain of being treated as second to Nazi forces in Italy and warn that the axis cohesion is weakening as tensions rise within the countrys command structure.
Conditions shift quickly in Kansas as farmers call for rain and fireworks displays face cancellations due to widespread drought.
The Salina Journal notes a household hint about filling emptied sugar bowls with flowers. It asks which choice fits best, roses for remembrance or honeysuckle as a substitute, as part of home decor commentary.
A Wichita Eagle item cites a Nazi remark claiming for every bomb dropped on Germany a hundred would hit Britain, noting such a scale was unlikely given Germany’s limited stockpiles.
The twelfth Kaw Valley potato tour visits local farms on June 13 and 14. The dedication of the Watkins Memorial Hospital marks the start of KU’s sixtieth annual commencement as Mrs. J. B. Watkins donates the hospital.
Talcott uncovers a fraudulent charge to force his return and frame him for murder. He suspects Webber is a Nazi agent and identifies him as Baron Gerhardt von Stampf. On a swaying ship he plans to expose the plot while steering clear of irons and a sealed envelope.
The article discusses the Japanese attack on Dutch Harbor in the Aleutians, noting prior reconnaissance and the defense readiness under Rear Admiral Freeman. It suggests the raid aimed at propaganda and nerves, with experts like Anthony J. Dimond weighing the strategic goal of undermining Alaska defenses and potential move to secure the Aleutians as a base for further campaigns.
A federal grand jury indicted CP E I Du Pont De Nemours and five other explosives makers along with 10 officials for conspiring to fix prices under the Sherman Act. Named firms include Hercules Powder Atlas Powder Austin Powder Illinois Powder and King Powder. The indictment says the scheme kept explosive prices high and controlled about 75 percent of national production.
Topeka reports a 23 year old law is now enforced rigidly to prevent day care for children in defense areas from becoming a racket. The state board of health can license and inspect maternity hospitals day nurseries and children's homes. Enforcement strengthens in war boom areas Wichita Parsons and Kansas City.
Temple the Swope Park elephant moves to J. H. Whaley’s farm joining cows horses mules and chickens. Keeper Ralph Martin accompanied her as she adapts while Whaley pays 200 dollars for Temple under a sale and agrees to keep Martin as her keeper.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway asked the ICC for authority to abandon 193 miles of lines in Kansas and Oklahoma. The routes include Benedict Junction to Emporia, Anthony to Cherokee, Florence to El Dorado, Kiowa to Gerlane, and Madison Junction to Moline, with traffic volumes cited as insufficient to justify continued operation.
A Columbia South Carolina wife appeals to Richland county selective service board No 68 asking to take her husband into the service. She says he wants to fight constantly and she cannot manage his condition. The board began an immediate review of his case.
In San Francisco a landlord raised rent from 41 to 47 50 monthly after three births at a Twenty first avenue house. The parents appealed to the fair rent committee which sustained the complaint and ordered the rent reduced to the original 41.
Sun Valley angler Dolores Hegstrom reeled a trout at Magic Dam with a hook still in its mouth from a prior fisherman. The fish swallowed an earlier hook and lead weight, snagged by the girl’s line, and could not escape.
Topeka reports the June war bond quota for Kansans at 6 475 100 dollars, announced by Evan Griffith state director of the treasury war savings staff. The figure rises from May’s 4 617 000 and Griffith forecasts a higher July goal aiming at 10 percent of individual income.
Numerous local residents and visitors gathered at the Homer Gibson home and nearby addresses in a sequence of Sunday calls and dinners. Guests included families from Leavenworth Topeka Baldwin and Kansas City with events extending to a bridal shower for Stella Gibson and the upcoming June wedding of Miss Gibson to Roy Gould.
A large fall reunion at Mr and Mrs Frank Vitt’s home brought together multiple families from Kansas City Lawrence Hesper Eudora Linwood and Topeka. The gathering served as a sendoff for Mrs Trease Dyer who departs for Hollywood California next week with her husband recently working there.
When preparing to leave town, readers are reminded to call 22 to arrange mailing of the Journal-World to their summer address. The brief notice emphasizes continuing home delivery during summer travel and reinforces the community newspaper’s service.
Local classifieds seek items for sale or trade. Call 22 and ask for an Ad-Taker to place your ad today. Include a brief description, price if desired, and contact information for quick response. Prompt handling ensures your item reaches nearby buyers.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF KSBC and others for Thursday June 4 detailing shows from Lum and Abner to Gabriel Heatter with news sport shows and variety acts. The schedule includes a long sequence of 30 minute and 60 minute blocks featuring music drama and public affairs with multiple host and orchestra credits across stations.
Orin Chapman Smith born June 18 1880 in Jefferson county Valley Grove died May 30 1942 in McLouth at 61. He married Etta Lee Tyler on May 24 1921 and is survived by his wife two brothers three sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Rumsey's funeral home with Rev W Post and Rev C E Mitchell directing burial in Memorial Park cemetery.
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