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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1942
Page
4
A biblical quotation from Romans 2 3 emphasizes not judging others while doing the same sins, warning that judgment awaits every person. The text reflects theological admonition on hypocrisy and divine discernment.
Chinese government spokesmen warn the next months will be crucial as Japan falters on other fronts. Japan's Pacific war stalls at the Coral Sea and Midway crippled, while it eyeing easier gains on the Chinese mainland this summer to break resistance.
A Kansas City firm sues a union for damages tied to the union’s boycott and picketing during organizing efforts. The case questions labor laws exempting unions from penalties for acts that would be criminal if done by others, highlighting a growing public issue.
Soong at Yale alumni luncheon says Asia tired of being seen only as a market or source of rubber tin and oil. He argues postwar Asia will seek goods produced elsewhere and will push to expand markets for these commodities amid wartime rationing.
Italian casualty lists from the Balkans indicate ongoing losses in the region. The report notes figures and locations tied to Italian forces and operations in the Balkan theater.
The passage portrays Europe as a hard land where mountaineers and free-spirited people will resist any invader while life lasts. It emphasizes continual resistance and vigilance in the face of foreign threat.
Office of Defense Transportation limits inter city bus service and restricts train travel. Operators must pool routes, stagger schedules, and exchange rights. Antitrust actions may follow after the war as pools and combines face postwar suits.
The Missouri senator linked to the town's name visited Atchison once, stayed briefly, and did not return. Lawrence notes he accompanied Sheriff Jones’ posse to Lawrence in spring 1856, stayed longer, fired a cannon near the post office location at the Free State hotel, and reportedly missed.
Oberlin reports indicate strong wheat growth across the region with no Decatur county acreage abandoned. The crop rises about four and a half feet and is maturing for harvest.
The Fuehrer honors Meydrich at his funeral amid noted bond between them. World observers acknowledge the mutual recognition of their connection.
Government planners build lodgings for staff and label them victory hotels while the public derides them as duration dormitories, highlighting a clash between official terminology and popular perception.
Leavenworth Times urges local readers to avoid cutting sugar use below the weekly half pound per person. It argues there is enough national supply and each person should meet the quota for health and wartime fitness.
A downtown Stene said yesterday that it behooved no woman to commit murder and expect to get off this spring. She added that cotton tops on the new sheer hose will not impress a jury.
A Kiowa County Signal report notes a visitor at Greensburg courthouse asking for a man who will tell him he cannot obtain a new tire for his car, illustrating a peculiar courthouse moment.
Erie Record notes that while rosy cheeks indicate health, observations show some women and girls show noticeably healthier cheek on one side than the other, prompting curiosity about health indicators.
Hunter Dent argues ownership of Ballard's Prolific corn and a horse strain after a wager by Strickland Ballard. The feud deepens as Bella Ballard helps drive the drama while Dent contemplates a bold counter bet to restore his claims and prize.
The piece argues Britain's large scale Western Europe bombing may support Soviet defense, noting air power could pressure Nazi production and cut supply lines. It cites Midway as a demonstration of air effectiveness and predicts increased raid sizes once the US Army Air Forces join.
Local notes report Miss Fritzi Meyn spending the week with her aunt Mrs George Meyn at Bonner Springs. Also: a police warning against passing at street intersections and other community items including visits, church news, and local events.
Topeka June 10 The state supreme court will be asked to determine voting rights of thousands of war industry workers recently settled in Kansas on federally owned property near war sites. The issue is whether federal property leased to workers as homesites counts as government reservations under state law.
Topeka reports service occupations face shortages as Kansas women move into defense plant jobs. The U S employment service notes high demand for waitresses cooks and domestic servants, drawn by better wages in war industries.
The gathering occurred this afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. C. Jackman with Mrs. Otto Barteldes as a guest.
The listing notes several residents traveling for business and leisure. Mrs M M Ellis of Tonganoxie visited Lawrence. A D Weaver went to Topeka. Sol Marks returned from Kansas City. W Richardson traveled to Topeka. Prof L Sayre and family plan a Great Barr vacation. Prof A T Walker will teach Latin at Columbia University summer school. W S Jenks, Ottawa attorney, was in Lawrence. Clyde Miller of Osage City elected KU law alumni president at Eldridge House meeting. W C Ellis and family plan a trip through Illinois.
Washington reports the house ways and means committee favors moderate excise tax rises on cigars cigarettes and smoking tobacco to raise about 2363 million. Proposals include cig cigarettes from 325 to 350 and 15 cent brands to 4.00, smoking tobacco to 36 cents a pound, cigars toraise 13.1 million, papers and tubes to 7.8 million. A doubled gasoline tax was rejected while lubricating oil levy may rise to 5 cents.
Pvt John Fury of the 854th School Squadron U S Air Corps hailed from Cemetery Street Weston West Virginia before entering the army. He lived in barracks on Graves Street.
John C. Allen and Julius Mueller were born on the same day and year and both served in World War I. Both were commissioned lieutenants in 1931 and now serve at the Second Air Service Area command headquarters. Allen is a former mayor of Poplar Bluff Missouri and Mueller lives in Amarillo Texas. Their captain commissions arrived yesterday coinciding with their birthdays.
In Vale Oregon stores stay open only until 1 p.m. as townspeople rise with dawn to labor in nearby fields. They volunteer to save the labor shortage threatened crop then return to town for the business day to begin.
Frank Haberl, now manager at Colorado Springs Antlers hotel, exchanges friendly talks with bellboys and recalls his 37 years as a bellboy. He recently returned from Phoenix to assume his new post this week.
J A Cassel of Seattle ends a half century in the school system after teaching 50 years with perfect attendance and no absences or tardiness.
Governor Ratner traveled to Chicago with his wife for a Midwest governors conference on gasoline rationing and attended a district Governors' Navy Day at the Great Lakes training school. He is expected back Thursday.
The Merry Makers club held its regular meeting at Mrs. Raymond Gardner's home because of illness among hostesses. A roll call on the American flag was read, several quilt blocks were turned in, and refreshments were served.
Wednesday and Thursday loop of radio programs across KMBC WREN WDAF and KMBC with news casts, music shows, dramas, and star appearances including Fred Waring, Nelson Eddy, and Charlie Spivak. late night sign offs and the Books of Charles Fort review.
Salina and her parents Mr and Mrs J J Wilson enjoy a vacation stay and plan Salina’s fall return. Dorothy Wilson a Memorial High art teacher is home for summer and will resume teaching in the new school year. Doris Kyle visits grandparents Mr and Mrs F W Bereiter and brother Clayton at the University of Kansas before returning to St Joseph.
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