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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1942
Page
8
Washington reports a two week nationwide scrap rubber collection to assess availability for curbing auto use. President Roosevelt says no gasoline rationing until results. various proposed sources include poinsettias and other crops. alcohol from grain urged as quickest option to produce butadiene.
The discussion notes that wheat can be processed into rubber, while other crops are not yet grown commercially at scale. The remark highlights the potential for alternative materials and the limits of current crop production capabilities.
Liberty Memorial high school announced the purchase of Violet LaMont's prize winning landscape watercolor. LaMont, a 1941 KU graduate, based the scene on Lawrence. The painting won the Topeka Friends of Art best watercolor prize of 25 dollars and Kansas state fair firsts. funds came from her graduating class. The piece is hung in the school library.
Topeka reports that recent rains eased dry surface soil but wheat in western Kansas deteriorated due to hot dry weather. Most damage occurred in the southwestern corner as harvest with binders is expected to begin late this week in the south central region. Oats and barley grow well in eastern counties though heading out early. Eastern corn fields need cultivation after rains. Sorghum acreage appears larger than expected as some spring crops shift to sorghums, with pastures providing excellent feed.
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Cleveland reports that Joseph B. Eastman of the Office of Defense Transportation said nationwide gasoline rationing would mainly save rubber, and if other means achieve the same result, it should be used. He warned rail travel rationing may follow unless the public reduces railroad use.
Roy W. Porter reports on a production for victory tour to 21 cities highlighting gigantic factories such as Henry Ford's Willow Run bomber plant and an upcoming $85 million engine plant in Kansas City. He notes massive payrolls, high pay, and the strong, calm Midwestern workforce driving wartime output while stressing the scale and organization of U.S. war industry.
Mason Williams, 49, a school teacher from Jay Oklahoma, relies on five months of round the clock artificial respiration by friends to stay alive as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis gradually paralyzes his breathing. Doctors say his condition has worsened to 25 percent breathing ability with no hope for recovery, while Mrs Williams appeals for a new treatment and the helpers vow to continue.
Washington reports CPI Nebraskan congressmen say the war department has authorized an air force training school at Alliance Nebraska with costs over 3 million dollars. Construction contracts have been awarded to E C Gee Construction Shenandoah Iowa Bushbroom Raih Salina Kansas and General Contracting Rushville Nebraska.
A roundup of visits and moves in Vinland Nebraska and surrounding areas. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. John Frang of Bingham and J D Hoskinson with Clara, plus the Hemphill family relocating to North Kansas City. Evelyn Hammond attends 4 H round up in Manhattan and will report at a June meeting. Several residents relocate or change jobs, including Decker heading to the army and the Deckers moving household goods. New hires at Vinland high and local coop open in Lawrence. The community tracks weddings, travels, and employment shifts.
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