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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1941

Page

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President Moves to Oust Strike at Inglewood Plant

President Roosevelt seeks to reopen the North American aviation plant at Inglewood California by Monday using army operation under the national emergency. Cabinet unanimous backing signals the first major crackdown on defense work stoppages since the war effort began.

Washington Roosevelt Inglewood Calif United States Army White House Stephen Early C.I.C War Department Stimson Robert P. Patterson John J. McCloy Robert A. Lovett Air Justice Department J. H. Kindelberger North American Early Harvey W. Brown International Machinists Union San Francisco Northwest United States Britain C.I.0 United Automobile Workers Defense Mediation Board

Downtown bank holdup sparks running gun battle in Kansas City

Four men including a bandit were wounded during a downtown chase after a $1,500 holdup at John Taylor's department store. One captured after being shot, another later. three others injured or questioned. Suspects identified include Charles P. Marsh, 39. Police recovered the money and linked Marsh to a prior bank robbery term.

Kansas City John Taylor Charles P. Marsh Folsom Calif Max Block Tenth Street Block Cletus V. Moguigan Tenth Main Streets Eugene Pogue Ninth and Delaware

Hitler Peace Plan May Be Given In Broadcast Monday

A French language Vichy broadcast reported foreign correspondents in Berlin expect an official statement on international affairs likely Monday. Swiss dispatches said Hitler may outline peace terms with Soviet Russia and relations with the USSR. The report aired via CBS.

Hitler New York Radio Today Berlin Switzerland Russia Zurich Soviet C.B.S

Tigers Beat Senators 10-6 in Sixth Inning Rally

Detroit defeats Washington 10 to 6 as Archie McKain secures his first win of the season in relief of Johnny Gorsica. Sundra takes the loss after a six-run sixth inning for the Tigers. The National League slate features St. Louis 11, New York 3. Cubs best Braves 5 to 1. Blanton blanks Pirates 2-0. Reds overpower Dodgers 9-3 in eight.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Archie McKain Johnny Gorsica Steve Sundra Washington Sundra Kennedy Early Gorsten McKain Tebbetts Chicago Chicago White Sox Jack Wilson Boston Red Sox Boston Edgar Smith Wilson Fleming Pytlak Smith Tresh Philadelphia Cleveland Hadley Potter Hayes Bagby Hemsley New York Gomez Dickey Muncrieff Kraber Ferrell St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis Nahem White Mancuso Melton Adams Wittig Danning Chicago Cubs Boston Braves Clyde McCullough Sever Passeau McCullough Errickson Lamanna Tobin Masi Cy Blanton Pittsburgh Pirate Phillies Pittsburgh Aoal Lanning Dietz Lopez Davis Blanton Warren Luke Hamlin Dodgers Ernie Lorar Bomnerup Walters Lombardi Hamlin Kimball Owen

Capper Skips 75th Anniversary Dinner

Senator Arthur Capper will not attend the 75th anniversary dinner stating official duties keep him in Washington. A letter to Chancellor Deane W. Malott explains the absence from the event this evening.

Capper Arthur Capper Senator Capper Deane W. Malott Washington

Direct-Reduction Home Loans Ad from The Lawrence Building and Loan

The Lawrence Building and Loan Association offers loans to build, buy, repair, remodel or modernize with full details provided and no obligation. Phone 55800 Mass. St. Adv.

The Lawrence Building and Loan Association Adv

Bass Hitting at Lone Star Lake Promises Field Day for Anglers

The report notes a morning of good bass and crappie catches at Lone Star Lake. Oscar Baker landed five bass ranging from 1½ to 3 pounds with a top catch near two pounds eight ounces. Bus Johnson also fished well, though he lost his rod and reel before a successful finish. George E. Lang of Tonka held the largest bass at four pounds six ounces and 20 inches.

Lone Star Lake Harry Gregg Oscar Baker Bus Johnson Baker Journal -World George E. Lang Toneka Johnson

Plaque Dedicates E H S Bailey Building Legacy

University of Kansas marks E H S Bailey plaque dedication at Bailey chemical laboratories. Chancellor Malott praises Bailey after unveiling by Betty Bailey, noting his 50 years of service and role in founding Kansas science groups. Bailey died in 1933.

E. U E. H. S. Bailey Bailey Chemical Laboratories Malott University of Kansas Betty Bailey William Bailey Oklahoma City Okla E. H. S Bailey Bailey Kansas Academy of Science Kansas

Japanese Raid Strikes Chungking Amid New Air Attacks

Japanese warplanes smashed Chungking again as daylight raids followed a night raid that killed about 700 people who suffocated or were crushed in the capital's largest air raid shelter. Over 60 planes launched two waves in the afternoon marking the eighth bombardment since spring weather allowed such flights. Residents spent hours underground while rescue squads recovered bodies from the earlier raid.

Chungking

Damage suit filed over May 24 accident injuring four year old

A damage suit seeking $225 is filed for Carolyn Ann Worley by Raymond Worley her father against Home Service and Laundry company and Ray F. Johnson. The accident occurred May 24 when a delivery truck driven by Johnson struck the child at Eighth and Massachusetts streets.

Carolyn Ann Worley Raymond Worley Home Service and Laundry Company Ray F. Johnson Johnson Eighth and Massachusetts Street

Thrifty Habit Spotted Reading Classifieds Daily

A reader develops a thrifty habit by scanning the classified page each day to track listings, deals, and opportunities. The routine reflects careful budgeting and steady attention to local marketplaces.

German Submarines in Beirut Harbor Reported

Reports from Ankara via Reuters claim eight German pocket submarines were seen in Beirut Lebanon in the past week. The sighting, if verified, could signal German naval support for troop movements around the Suez area amid ongoing North Africa and Syria tensions.

Beirut Harbor Beirut Lebanon Ankara Turkey Reuters Syria Suez Palestine Germany Italy Britain

One Road Closed as Floodwaters Recede in Kansas

Topeka reports all roads blocked by the Neosho river flooding have reopened except Highway 57 at Shaw. Highway 9 near New Almelo in southern Norton county remains blocked by overflow from the north fork of the Solomon river.

Topeka Highway Department Neosho River Kansas Shaw New Almelo Norton County

Destiny of France Can Never Be Opposed to America

French ambassador Gaston Henry Haye told reporters that France’s destiny cannot oppose America’s and France will defend its territories. He said France would not initiate any operation against Britain and aims to ease Hull’s misgivings about German French collaboration. He denied German troops in Syria and said France seeks to clear any presence that could invite British attack.

War Department Army Angeles Fort McArthur Marchfield Ae Ord France Britain Mediterranean Alexandria Cyprus Suez Canal Zurich Switzerland Maxine Weygand North Africa Charles de Gaulle Exchange Telegraph Weygand Syria Vichy Jean Darlan Damascus Egypt French Mandate Washington Gaston Henry- Haye Hull America Henry Haye

Two Years Each For Boss Pendergast And Aide In Insurance Case

Former Democratic political boss Tom Pendergast and aide R E O Malley were sentenced to two years in prison each by a three judge federal bench for contempt related to deceiving the court in Missouri s ten million dollar fire insurance settlement The court denied a new trial motion and discussed appeal bonds The government alleged payments totaling five hundred thousand dollars from a Chicago attorney representing five insurance companies to influence the case The settlement had allocated twenty percent to policy holders and eighty percent to the companies prior to funds being impounded and later returned to policy holders

Kansas City Pendergast O’malley Kimbrough Stone Merrill E. Otis Albert L. Reeves McCormack U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Missouri United States Mbp Chicago Pendergast and

Showers Over State Bring Rain Across Kansas

A Kansas weather bulletin notes 36 hours of showers across the state delaying drying of soil. Eastern areas saw general rains in the last day with heavy totals in central counties. Parson near Neosho flood region reported an inch. Oswego and Chanute marked rising water while other rivers eased or fell. many towns logged variable rainfall totals.

Topeka Kansas D. Flora Parsons Neosho River Oklahoma Line Oswego Neosho Chanute Weather Bureau Republican Solomon North Central Flora Lindsborg Junction City Centralia Horton Fort Riley Manhattan Wamego Lecompton Leavenworth Kansas City Garnett Emporia Eureka Fort Scott Independence Coffeyville Columbus Salina Herington Larned Geneseo McPherson Florence Hutchinson Pratt Wichita Anthony Winfield St. Francis Liberal Ashland

Stock Market Downtick and Early Saturday Closures

The stock index averages 60 issues at 40.4, down from 40.2 yesterday. Insurance offices in Belden area will close at 1 p.m. Saturdays starting June 7, including Manley Insurance Agency and several others such as Frank FE, Banks John C, Emick T. G. Fitch Holmes Investment Co, Charlton Insurance Agency.

Manley Insurance Agency Frank FE John C, Emick T. G Fitch Holmes Investment Company Charlton Insurance Agency

Coronado Nears Last Appearance at Pittsburg Nations

Coronado's touring Entrada show closed two nights in K U Memorial stadium and prepares for a Pittsburg stand at Teachers College stadium next week. Rain reduced attendance but the 4 000 crowd still enjoyed the production with Hodgs on riding the ramped set. Pittsburg officials including water commissioner Clint Rankin and Chamber leaders watched with interest as cast rehearsals continue for the upcoming three night run.

Coronado Art Hodgson Lyons Hodgson the Explorer Pittsburg Coronado Clint Rankin John Fenimore Pittsburg State Chamber of Commerce George B. Weeks A. C. Runyan Teachers’ College

Spotlight Operators Guide Stage Lighting in Booth

Director John Judd supervised the separate booth operation with two spotlight technicians. He used an intercommunication system to direct Ty Boyland the light switchboard operator and other crew. Terms like blues up straw and iris indicate backstage floodlights and blackout procedures during scene changes.

John Judd Ty Boyland Judd

Salina Judd Leaves After Topeka Show and Salina Next

Leaves for Salina to assist with a show there then to Independence. Five weeks here included attendance by Maurice W. Jencks and Paul Jones to assess Entrada staging in Topeka. Crew dismantles stadium set. four truckloads bound for Pittsburg as George C. Dickens moves base. Art Hodgson praises cast for adapting to new Coronado role.

Salina Judd Independence Maurice W. Jencks The Free Fair Association Topeka Pittsburg George C. Dickens

South Dakota Launched At Camden In Naval Drive

The 35 000 ton battleship South Dakota slid down the yard ways at Camden New Jersey today as Secretary Knox hailed a seapower program aimed at war prevention. The keel of a 10 000 ton cruiser was laid on the vacated slip with Mrs Harlan J Bushfield breaking a champagne bottle on the prow.

Camden N. J Gpi Sam South Dakota Knox New York Shipbuilding Company Harlan J. Bushfield

Museum Reopens at KU On 75th Anniversary

The Cyche Museum reopened after eight years of repairs with a ceremony in Fraser Theater led by Dr Alexander Wetmore director of the National Museum Washington DC Attendees included Mrs Lewis Lindsay Dyche and her daughter Ruth Hundreds toured the renovated building The address lauded museum staff such as Dr H H Lane C D Bunker H B Hungerford E H Taylor and Claude Hibbard and emphasized the museum as a defense armament of the mind with cultural and esthetic pursuits aiding public morale The museum will be open weekdays 8 to 5 and Sundays 1 to 5

Francis Huntington Snow K. A L. L. Dyche Dyche H. H. Lane C. D. Bunker H. B. Hungerford E. H. Taylor Wetmore

Offering Planned for World Student Service Fund

A union service in Hoch auditorium tomorrow morning will take up a collection for the World Student Service Fund. Ushers will pass plates at auditorium entrances and bring them forward. no churchwide collection. The fund aids students in worn torn countries, notably China, and supports education. The 11 o’clock service is arranged by the university and Lawrence Ministerial Alliance with Rev. Edwin F. Price preaching.

Hoch Auditorium World Student Service Fund World Student Christian Federation China University Lawrence Ministerial Alliance Edwin F. Price Wesleys Foundation

Whirlaway Wins Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park

Whirlaway, Derby and Preakness winner, completed the turf triple by taking the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. J. Fred Byer's Robert Morris finished second, three lengths back. The mile and a half race finished in 2 minutes 31 seconds, the slowest Belmont Stakes time in years.

Whirlaway Belmont

Lawrence Sermon to 900 Graduates at Kansas Commencement

Rev. F C Lawrence will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for 900 graduates at the 69th annual commencement of the University of Kansas. The service titled Builders Yesterday and Today caps 75th anniversary events with alumni over 500 strong and a campus-wide program including prayers, music, and reunions.

University of Kansas F. C. Lawrence St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Cambridge Mass Amos Lawrence Theodore H. Arman First Presbyterian Gureh Nathan H Harold D. Smith United State Budget Fowler Grove Hoch Auditorium Theodore H. Zaman Maren William Ward First Presbyterian Church Seymour United Brethren Church Charles W. Thomas Russell L. Wiley Snyder Memorial Students University Donald M. Swarthout F.C. Lawrence Duke Street Kansas Jack Laffer

Baccalaureate Indoors If Weather Turns Bad

If inclement weather disrupts the KU baccalaureate, last year’s plan resumes. Two whistle blasts between 5 and 6 pm signal indoor services at Hoch Auditorium. Eastbound street closure, limited traffic, and designated parking near the stadium and golf course. No tickets needed.

University of Kansas Hoch Auditorium Maine Street

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