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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
4
A Biblical quotation from 2 Peter 3 9 states that the Lord is long-suffering toward humanity, not wishing anyone to perish but to come to repentance, emphasizing divine patience and mercy.
The government orders German nationals not to depart pending instructions while planning to verify each person’s destination. The aim is to track Nazi workers and prevent escape to Latin America to continue anti American propaganda efforts.
The Douglas County Raw Drainage district formed in 1935 to fight flood damage. The recent flood proved its effectiveness as dikes held firm protecting crops and highways. Leaders include Wesley E. Brune president Emil Heck vice president and treasurer Frank Johns secretary. Prof. W C McNown chaired the citizen flood prevention committee and has been engineer for the board.
Secretary Ickes proposes halting oil exports from eastern ports and imposing gasless Sundays to curb consumption. Western oil shipments to Japan likely continue to balance pressure on the Dutch East Indies, with full embargo risking Japanese coercion.
The current plan yields Japan less oil than it desires but covers their minimum requirements. American control of export supplies gives the United States leverage in Tokyo’s policy and relations.
Education leaders and business figures discuss making American public schools more truly educational. Kenneth McFarland of Coffeyville argues equality before the law implies equal opportunity, not guaranteed achievement, urging teachers to focus on opportunity and democratic ideals in schooling.
The Kansas City Star backs improving 50N across central Kansas saying floods show its value. 50N, following the old Santa Fe divide, avoided major rivers and served as a reliable westward route when Kaw floods closed other roads. Council Grove boosters tout recent usefulness in Lyon and Morris counties.
New wheat is arriving and storage space is filling with surplus. The focus shifts from talk to action as plans to handle the excess are implemented.
President Hoover has discussed with leaders of both parties ways to strengthen the European financial situation and Germany. In Lawrence, Girl Scouts plan home activities and establish headquarters a gift from Mrs. George W. Maffet.
Angus MacPhillips flees a highway patrol and a butter bath through New York. In Inspector Callahan’s glare he faces mounting charges from speeding to stealing butter and a truck. Adoreen Mickletwidge confronts him as the city hums with reporters and police.
The war column outlines how the German Turkish treaty strengthens pressure on the Soviet Union by closing western aid routes and limiting British air power. It notes Britain’s limited leverage, Turkey’s fragile stance, and the long term aim to convert Asia Minor into a military path to Syria and Suez.
The Mexican government orders Americans out as war is declared. Mazatlan clash reported. Wilson dispatches reply on troop recall. National Guard mobilizes nationwide for border duty. Company H prepares for Fort Riley. Miss Myra Spangler and Henry Weinrich wed in Lecompton. Lawrence hosts a summer teacher institute at Haskell. Frank Miller lands a 52 pound catfish. Treasury forecasts a 80 million dollar surplus beyond expenditures. A Russian czarina welcomes a fourth daughter Anastasia. Early cherries leave the market. two weeks for late fruit. Gus Morantz birthday celebrated with neighbors in a surprise gathering.
The article notes German military focus in the east and the Mediterranean, with British observers praising Allied air superiority over western German arsenals. It argues Hitler cannot yet wage reprisal on multiple fronts and contrasts current limits with the June 1940 air assault on Britain.
In Felocity last spring Councilman Don Kennedy discarded spoiled produce into a trash can with cans and ropes. He now tends a garden crop emerging from the same container as he awaits harvest. In Baltimore the auctioneer at a creditor sale drew bids for a poker table while a club member kept his focus on cards. Two past presidents then purchased the rest of the property to secure the club’s continuity.
The tall slim man on the airliner said to be his first trans continental flight as a passenger. He is identified as Charles A. Lindbergh.
In retirement on his Idaho ranch since 1937 after three terms as governor, C. Ben Ross notes May profits from his 70 cows totaled $813, roughly double his highest monthly governor salary.
Dr. and Mrs. W. R. McCormack of Topeka visit Bald win for ministerial training. Mrs Elsie Hively of Los Angeles arrives to spend summer with her son Wells. Miss Ethel Payne arrives from Los Angeles. Mrs Wayne to hold sale of household goods next Monday. Rotary meet at College cafe features C O Smith on Rotary and World Peace. Schupp family leaves for Alton Missouri after visit. Announcement of Charlotte King and Carroll Kirchner marriage on June 1 in Mount Pleasant Iowa. Boy Scouts Court of Honor awards Eagle badges to three Baldwin scouts. Edwin Baker born to Miss Beth Baker and Edwin Lombard announces birth. Dr Charles E Schofield to speak at Methodist School of Ministerial Training.
P W G Golien western division chief pilot for Transcontinental and Western Air announced a nationwide tour to recruit aviators to ferry bombers across the Atlantic to Britain. He will interview applicants starting in Kansas City and will visit New York Chicago Los Angeles Cleveland Pittsburgh Washington and Minneapolis. Qualified pilots with 600 hours fly time (400 for co pilots) would earn 1500 dollars monthly plus bonuses up to 5000 dollars after 25 round trips with extra payments for co pilots navigators.
Mrs Montie Randel went to Phoenix Arizona Monday night due to her father Jimmie Deays illness. Will Stone is gravely ill at home after a severe heart attack early Monday. Mr and Mrs Ted Kennison of Beeler Mrs Jennie Nichols of Dodge City and Mr and Mrs Julius Antone of Satana visited relatives and friends last week. Betty Jean and Mary Hicks of Kansas City were weekend visitors of Mr and Mrs Charles Hubbard and family. Mr and Mrs Clyde Nichols and family
Radio schedule listing multiple stations KMBC WREN WDAF WRIEN and others with programs including newscasts sports reports music orchestras and special features across June 19 and 20 evenings and late night hours. Notable acts include Glenn Miller Lanny Ross Sammy Kaye Tommy Dorsey Tosh. Various hotel and city hall programs and weather forecasts appear throughout. Includes professional orchestras and entertainers such as Gabriel Heatter and Ben Bernie.
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Hageman and family with Denny Johnson from Lawrence visiting the Hoskinsons. John Wiles of Ottawa called in. Bonner Springs hosted a family picnic with Clarence Hubbard family and others. Kennedy family of Harrisonville Missouri and Miller family joined the Lone Star lake picnic. Vinland plans a Sunday game against Midland at Bill Reusch's diamond.
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