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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1941

Page

4

Example Verse Quotation From 1 Timothy 4 12

A religious quotation from 1 Timothy 4 12 urges youths to be an example to believers in speech conduct charity faith and purity, highlighting moral guidance.

Forecasting Kansas River Flood at Lawrence Proves Accurate

The Topeka weather bureau and Jack Yan mill officials predicted the flood crest days ahead with minimal variance. Years of measurement and study informed the forecast based on reports before flood waters reached Lawrence, giving residents time to prepare. Despite large valley losses, outcomes were less severe than they would have been without the forecasts.

Kansas River Lawrence Weather Bureau Topeka Jackyan Kaw

Order in Industry Sees Strikes Yield to Stability

The article argues that the American industrial scene is normalizing as disputes are settled without halting production. Government pressure to end disruptive practices is praised, with claims that prior strike-priority undermined work and output. It warns such conditions cannot sustain emergency or lasting prosperity.

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Axis Gears Clash Yet World War II Rumors Surface

Reports from Europe show divergence on the German Soviet dispute with some observers claiming Hitler presses Stalin for concessions while Stalin resists due to the Red Army stance. Rumors persist that Germany seeks a swift end to the war with various speculative methods.

Europe Hitler Stalin Red Army

Germany Faces Possible Territorial Peace With Ukraine Hint

The piece argues Hitler may seek to annex part of Ukraine and surrounding wheat lands in Romania and Russia to secure food for Germany. It speculates a peace gesture could restore Western European states while Germany retains key gains, though hinting such a settlement would be only a pause before future conflict.

Germany Ukraine Rumania Russia Hitler Europe Norway Denmark Holland Belgium France Greece Third Reich Naziland Stalin Reich Adolf Hitler Soviet Union

Freezing Funds and Axis Asset Risks Across the Atlantic

President Roosevelt orders freezing of European assets in the United States to protect American interests. Italy threatens retaliation, though such threats appear hollow given long-standing asset losses in axis countries. American property in axis hands is said to serve only the axis for duration.

United States Roosevelt Italy

Senate Passes Bill To Permit Takeover Of Defense Plants

The senate approved a bill authorizing the President to seize defense plants where production is threatened by labor management disputes. It would expand powers used when the army moved into a west coast aviation plant under emergency. Critics say the measure dodges core issues while reaffirming collective bargaining amid defense urgencies.

Senate Army West Coast Defense

War Today: British North Africa Move May Save Suez

The War Today column reports on Britain's attack on axis concentrations near Tobruk as part of a new war plan. It notes fears of a German Russian war game while predicting pressure on Russia and Ukraine oil prospects. It also covers Italy freezing U.S. credits as a tactic and Germany's cautious response.

North Africa Britain Winston Churchill Suez Tobruk East Africa Russia Germany Ukraine Caucasus

Hoover’s Ohio memorial dedication sparks betrayal rumors

President Hoover faces charges of treachery tied to Warren G. Harding as Ohio dedicates a memorial to the 29th president. The report notes internal strife among trusted confidants in the early stages of the ceremony and political tension surrounding the event.

Hoover Warren G. Harding Ohio Lawrence Kansas City K.U Scarface al” Capone Claude Dicker Harry Forney Fred Harris Charles Rogers Joe Ulm Chicago Stagg Field University of Chicago Lathrop Read Little Rock Ark L. B. Read Mercury

Democratic convention nominates Wilson and Marshall

Twenty five years ago the Democratic national convention nominated President Wilson and Vice President Marshall by acclamation. The platform condemns actions by any persons groups or organizations in the United States that conspire to advance a foreign power's interests.

Wilson Marshall United States

McKinley rejects third term idea stirs political response

Forty years ago President McKinley’s denouncement of a third term idea stirs relief and uncertainty about future candidacies. Bryan warns the Fourth of July observance may fade, while indications grow that Bryan’s predictions are mistaken as preparations proceed.

McKinley William J. Bryan Bryan

Pursuit of Stolen Truck Ended by Roadside Arrest in Hazard

Patrolman Bert Feltner chased a stolen truck through Hazard. The vehicle stopped at a road under repair where gunfire was not possible. The driver was arrested and escorted home with three reasons for the failed shooting attempt: the owner's sleeping children inside the truck.

Hazard Bert Feltner Feltner

Boogie Woogie Echoes From Missouri Church

Passersby were aghast as organ music blared from a Maryville Methodist church. Police found eight high school students who admitted entering the church door and dancing to Rock of Ages and Chopsticks.

Maryville

Jail Missing From Grangeville Border Days Event

Sheriff Bud Taylor reports a portable jail used for Border Days festivities in Grangeville Idaho missing. The lightweight confinement unit was designed for residents who refuse to grow beards during the celebration.

Grangeville Ida Bud Taylor

Forte Set for Bantam Title Bout Against Salica in Philadelphia

Twenty-two year old Tommy Forte challenges Lou Salica for the bantamweight championship in Philadelphia tonight. Forte is a strong favorite at 8 to 5, with supporters saying the kid is improving while Salica is slipping.

Philadelphia Tommy Forte Lou Salica Forte Salica

Census shows tractors as top users of pig iron and scrap iron

The census identifies tractors as the largest users of pig iron and scrap iron among the 22 principal industries in the machinery group, highlighting their dominant role in metal consumption.

Adoreen Mickletwidge and Angu s at Herbie's Curbside Cafe

In a rural cafe, Adoreen Mic kle t widge handles a pushy customer while Angus MacPhillips frets over a rival's talk of New York and modeling. He hints at marriage as he plans to move butter to Caleb, and Adoreen mulls the offer. To be continued.

Angus MacPhillips Herbie Adoreen Angus Mississippi Hollywood Miss Marr Caleb Lamarr Mickletwidge Adoreen Mickletwidge er—Adoreen New York Millie Schweitz Millie Addie Sunset Boulevard Agus Doreen Herbie’s Fat

Baldwin News Highlights Local Family Visits and Eagle Scout Honors

Diane and Douglas Whitley ill with whooping cough prompting quarantine. Baldwin hosts and visits between Malta Bend Ottawa and Downers Grove. Eastern Star observes 46th anniversary with groups by month. Baldwin Scouts to receive Eagle awards at district court of honor in June. Wedding of Wendall Moore and Elizabeth Garrett in Sedan noted with Gessner family attendance. Miss Florence L. Snow injured last Thursday but reports show improvement at Memorial hospital in Lawrence.

Diane Douglas Whitley E. W. Whitley J. E. Soloman Carol Jean H. Wilson Malta Bend Baldwin Mary A. Martin Ottawa Bert Kapelle Arlington S. C Evangeline Chanter Fastern Star Masonic Hall Kathleen Ellis Eudora Fellowship Hall Keith Clare Adriance Jimmy Leitaker Lawrence H. H. Prescott Kansas City Kan Ted M. Frazee Dean B. A. Gessner Raymond Moore Baby Wendall - Moore Watertown Mass Holden Moore Claremont Calif Sedan Wendall Moore Elizabeth Garrett Methodist Church Dr. Gessner Letha Jane Chapman McLouth Moore Baker Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity University of Oklahoma Philadelphia Board of Home Missions DePauw University Boston University

Radio Scheduling Highlights for June 17 and 18 Listings

A dense listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF for Monday June 18 and Tuesday June 17. Includes news, musicals, comedies, dramas, weather, sports and orchestras with multiple time slots and guest acts.

Wren KMBC Mandrake WDAF Linwood Cavaliers Perroncert DAF Dr. IL Frank Knox N.B.C Ted Steele Nickel Man Guy Lombardo Orch Gordon Jenkins Blondie Cavalcade of America Wren—Pantor Scott Bout Amos and Andy Fred Waring Voice of Hawaii Lanny Rosas Howard and Shelton Ray Heatherton Lincoln Orch Magic of Music Paul Sullivan Gabriel Heatter Wdaf—Orchestra Bobby Byrnes Milt Hearth Weather Man Val Olmen Ceasar Petrillo Bob Strong Rhumba United Press News Kmbc—Press Cavaliers NBC Glenn Miller Orbh Bob Hope Kansas City Lanny Ross Johnny Wdaf—Star U.S Dale Dave Cab Calloway Mitchell Ayre'a Orch Colony Club Orch Press

Japan Announces Stance Against American Aggression

Rome reports that Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka telegraphed Prime Minister Mussolini endorsing a declaration that Japan would not remain indifferent to American aggression against the axis. The move signals a united stance amid rising tensions with the United States.

U.S Rome CPI Yosuke Matsuoka Mussolini Japan

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