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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1942

Page

4

Giving Thanks and Morning Praise Reflected in I Chronicles 24:30

A brief religious note recalls the verse I Chronicles 24:30 urging daily praise of the Lord. It emphasizes morning and evening devotion as a customary practice.

Opposition to Gasoline Rationing Faces Congressional Resistance

Congress faces strong opposition to rationing gasoline in surplus regions. Critics warn that without permitting higher production and larger automotive use the move would cripple the economy. They argue internal combustion power underpins farming and industry, and reversing it would slow progress and erode efficiency.

Congress

Defeat at Midway and Japanese strategic aims

The article argues the Midway battle halted Japan’s drive toward Hawaii and the U.S. mainland. It credits American naval and air power with a decisive victory that weakened Japanese sea power, noting Coral Sea and Midway as costly losses for Japan while Dutch Harbor failed to divert U.S. defenses.

Pacific United States Midway Island Midway Japan Hawaii Coral Sea Far Pacific Dutch Harbor Alaska Nippon Admiral King United States Fleet Nimitz Pacific Fleet Tighateles Tokyo Pearl Harbor Little Atoll North America Panama Canal Australia Atoll Russia

Postwar duties consider German protection and punishment

After the war ends, many ponder early postwar tasks including safeguarding Germany from further European pressures and seeking punishment for crimes attributed to the German leadership. Survivors face questions about what expiation may be possible or required.

Europe Germany Fuehrer

Ger mans Call for Policing the Reich Borders

William Allen White notes in the Emporia Gazette that Germans may seek four or five divisions to police their borders to curb Western European citizens’ anger and revenge for Nazi cruelties in occupied countries. He warns this could be a demand shaping U S policy.

William Allen White Emporia Gazette Empel Ives Reich Europe Germany

Landon urges grain based synthetic rubber from alcohol

Alf M. Landon an oil producer argues for making synthetic rubber from grain derived alcohol while noting rubber could also come from petroleum. He says grain based rubber would boost farmer income and oil product demand, but opposes the idea that producing both would clean up the oil industry and leave farmers with less buying power.

Alf M. Landon Landon

Air Raid Warden School Trains Kansans at University

Nearly 200 Kansans spent three days at the University last week studying air raid warden duties. Army instructors lectured and showed motion pictures. It was the largest warden school yet held in the Seventh Corps area, organized by the University Extension division and the American Legion. If wardens are needed, Kansas will be ready.

Seventh Corps University Extension Division American Legion

Walking Army Keeps Pace as War Drags On

A Lawrence soldier in aviation ground service training is quartered in a camp so large he walks 12 miles daily to reach meals. The piece contrasts specialist attention with the enduring presence of the general military ranks.

Altho Lawrence

Nazi wartime weather study may shift RAF threat

Report suggests German war planners explore methods to induce severe weather as a strategic option, with the aim of disrupting Royal Air Force activity. The prospect appears to be a key factor in keeping RAF operations at bay according to the source.

R.A.F

Parsons Sun Reflects on Washingtons Largest Office Building

William Allen White noted in Washington that the Department of Labor is now the largest building, though portions house other agencies such as the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. He cites a Virginia war department project soon to be the world’s largest office building.

Parsons Sun Kansas William Allen White Emporia Washington National Capital Department of Commerce Commerce Labor Pennsylvania Avenue Pride Interstate Commerce Commission Labor Department Post Office Federal Communications Commission White Potomac Virginia War Department Mars

Caribbean Crisis on the Blue Petrel Ends in Continued Mystery

On the halted voyage of the Blue Petrel imperial tensions rise as Nazi agent fears and a possible arson plot unfold. Captain Pringle boxes the ship with an immigration lockdown while Talcott and June Paterson weather shifting loyalties and cryptic clues. The stalled tale ends with Formula Nine tied to a secret envelope and a tense fire hose intrigue.

Bill Talcott June Paterson Martha Swenson Halsey Swenson Webber von Stampf Swanzig Talcott Mr. Webber Saint Thomas Jerome K. Winters Lowell Leonard Halsey Seth Pringle William Talcott Cabin K Mr. Talcott Atiff Army Archies

Midway and Dutch Harbor Threats Shape Pacific War

Analysis notes Midway victory reshapes the Pacific war, with Japanese plans to seize Midway and Dutch Harbor thwarted by American defense. The piece links potential wider operations to the Midway outcome and cites Admiral King and Admiral Nimitz. A side report describes a burglary involving Horowitz and accomplices failing to rob his wife.

Flashes of Life: Fires, Draft, and Free Drinks

In Wayne Nebraska Mr and Mrs Fred Lutt return to a burned farm home after buying matches. R W Ginsberg publisher of St Clair County Democrat drafts himself and is inducted. Aziz Arizona Pryor children run a lemonade stand offering free drinks to service men with a sign noting soldiers pay. Chicago scene reports four men took Joseph.

Associated Press Wayne Osceola R. W. Ginsberg St. Clair County Phoenix Aziz Pryor Mary Ellen Eddie Nancy Lee Ernest

Registration opens for 30th Kansas summer session

The University of Kansas enrolls for the thirtieth annual summer term as a new revenue bill boosts government credit with a broad tax reach. A Lawrence gubernatorial employment committee meeting is planned for Friday June 10 per George Hedrick.

University of Kansas Governor’s Committee of Employment Lawrence George Hedrick Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Haskell Institute Bart Potter Green Mountain Colo Buddy Hanna Louisiana Street W. C. Koenig Winifred Barbara Karose

Lecompton resident to sway town today and local news

B F Glenn of Lecompton moves influence in town today. Prof W E Higgins from the University of Kansas law school plans a northern Kansas visit. W E Spaulding repairs at 728 Ohio street. Little girls form clubs as citywide fever grows. Street paving work resumes this morning. A note on safety follows. Confirmation set for tomorrow at First Baptist Church at 7 30. E E Pierson and William McLaughlin traveled to St Louis yesterday on business.

B.F. Glenn Lecompton W. E. Higgins School of Law University of Kansas Kansas W. E. Spaulding Ohio Street First Baptist Church E. E. Pierson William McLaughlin St. Louis

Blood on Her Shoe review notes a seaside whodunit

Medora Field's Blood on Her Shoe from Macmillan centers on a sea island house party after a twin’s murder. Police close the island off as guests reveal clues, with two more murders added before the villain is unmasked. A nice romance contrasts the grim events. An aviation cadet features in the tale.

Medora Field Macmillan Company New York Sea Island Old South

Mushroom poisoning scare shocks Topeka luncheon crowd

A Topeka social luncheon ended in panic after mushrooms were served and some liquor poured to the hostess's dog. The dog died soon after and guests underwent stomach pumps to remove possible toxins. A telegram then informed the hostess her dogs had been killed by a car, ending the gathering on a grim note.

Topeka Altho

Kansas State Chamber of Commerce Meeting Held in Topeka

Lawrence residents John V. Lees and R. W. McClure members of the State Board of Directors plan to attend the annual Kansas State Chamber of Commerce session at the Jayhawk Hotel in Topeka on Friday June 12.

Lawrence Kansas State Chamber of Commerce Jayhawk Hotel Topeka John V. Lees R. W. McClure

Budget meeting on 1942 43 Lawrence Community Chest

The Lawrence Community Chest budget committee met at 4 p m in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss the 1942 1943 budget. Members present included Ruben Fox chair man Henry Brinkman Warren Decker Prof J O Jones and F C Whipple.

Lawrence Community Chest Chamber of Commerce Ruben Fox Henry Brinkman Warren Decker J. O. Jones F. C. Whipple

Linwood Social Highlights Honor Graduates and Visitors

Linwood reports a town dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Mason B Barney and guests including the Barney Barneys Parrys Tudhope and Parrys. Graduation exercises feature Eugene Basel Harold Cannon Sally Caldwell Rose Ellard Jon Evans and Renee Jose. Funeral held for Miss Nannie Cline Neal. Various visits and trips noted around Linwood and nearby towns.

Eugene Basel Harold Cannon Sally Caldwell Mildred Chance Duane Duncan Rose Ellard Joe Evans Elmer Houseworth Renee Jose Glenn Kirkman Barbara Knight Dorothea Meinke Ernest Penchard Jack Tabor Frank York Jon Evans Nannie Cline Neal Lulu Hambleton de Soto Federated Church Linwood C. L. Harder Mt. Sidney Lois Burnett Washington, D Miss Burnett Lydia Hill Topeka Mary Tou Browning Kansas City Forth Worth Tex A. Davidson W. V. Kine Beverly Frederick Leavenworth BSA Virgil Evans and Son California Theodore Meinke John T. Parry Joplin John Parry Barbara Holmes Kan Robert Elder H. L. Bryan K. C. Gryder James Edmond Eulalia Anderson Ju. D. Pierce Doris Lawrence P. H. Day Laura Anderson Robert Engle

Obituary of Mary Rose Prim Three-Year-Old Child

Mary Rose Prim daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest J Prim laid to rest in Mount Calvary Cemetery Baldwin after services at Annunciation Church on Friday May 29 at 10 am. Born March 22 1939 in Lawrence she died May 26 1942 at University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City Kansas. Reverend Portelance Osage City led Mass of the Angels with Clara Bellfleur Osage City as music. altar boy Bobby Butell. pallbearers include Bobby Prim Harry Prim Jr Francis Lemberger Overbrook and Claude White.

Mary Rose Prim Mount Calvary Baldwin Annunciation Church Ernest J. Prim Lawrence Lapeer Chapel Joe Dyer Harry Prim University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City Kan A. R. Portelance Osage City

Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Programming

Radio listings for Monday June 8 and Tuesday June 9 detail WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations with time slots encompassing music news drama and variety shows. Notable entries include Lum and Abner at 5 30 PM and The Lone Ranger on WREN with Adventure and comedy programs across the networks.

Wren Lum Abner KMBC Frank Parker WDAF Jacl Armstrong Wren Fred Waring Jimmy Fidler World Today Blondie Hank Keene Cavalcade of America Voice of Firestone J.Q. Wren Freddis Hartings Orch H. V. Kaltenborn Carmen Cavallero Guy Lombardo Cavaliers Marine Corps Charlie Spivak KMBG eJerry Wald Will Osborne Hal Leonard DAF A.P. News Tuesaday Wren—Lum Vera Barton Jack Armatrong WDAFW Newacast N Orch Wdaf—Newsroom Belen Ortega America Wren—Cugar Rhumba Johnny The Arkansas Traveler Navy K.C. Va Toledo WDAI Fibber McGee Bob Howe Red Skelton Muchlebacher Ray Heathrton Buddy Wranklin Frankie Mastar Harry James Raymond Scott Raymond Scott's Orch Roy Shield Revua A.P KMHCO

Funeral Rites Held for Mary Rose Prim at Ottawa

Mary Rose Prim is laid to rest in Ottawa with honorary pallbearer Hay Prim Sr. She is survived by her parents Ernest J. Prim and his wife and her grandmother Mrs. J. P. Prim. Distant attendees include Gene White of Glendale California and Dan White, Wichita, along with Arthur White of Garnett and Ray Like of Herndon Kansas.

Ottawa Hay Prim Mary Rose Ernest J. Prim J. P. Prim Gene White Glendale Calif Dan White Wichita Arthur White Garnett Ray Like Herndon Kan Marietta Claude White

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