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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1941
Page
2
Berlin reports show public worry over the closure of US consulates and potential breakdown of ties with Washington. German media criticize US measures on assets and trade, while Roosevelt's reply to the Robin Moor case draws cautious attention.
A foreign source says the German Turkish treaty includes a neutrality clause obliging Turkey to stay benevolent if Germany and Soviet Russia go to war. The clause may bar Russian warships from the Dardanelles, forced by German pressure as part of broader eastern Europe plans. London sources foresee a German push to strike England within three months.
The questions explore the impact of brief bank loan cessation on customers, illustrate how a borrower faces financial strain when a renewal or mortgage comes due during a crisis, and seek a definition of call money.
The text explains how a business failure can trigger widespread economic hardship, risking payrolls and credit. It cites the Knickerbocker Trust panic of 1907 as the initiating shock and describes how call money and sudden demands could devastate merchants and lenders alike, spreading through linked firms.
The Journal-World highlights readers responses and results from classified ads. Neatly organized listings cover jobs, services, for sale items, and personal notices, reflecting community needs and local commerce in a concise, period-appropriate format.
Admiral John D. Wainright says the rescue ship Falcon believes the O-9 rests 240 feet deep off a New England port. Four divers aboard the Falcon tried to contact the submarine after it sank during a deep trial at 7 56 am EST yesterday, with no sign of life. Nearby Squalus lost 26 of 59 in 1939.
Mrs J W Currier of Cleveland and Mrs H H Hubbard of Shaker Heights were treated at Memorial hospital after their 1937 Hudson overturned four miles west of Lawrence while passing a truck driven by H W Sherman. Both women were en route to Ft Riley to see their husbands lieutenants at the post.
The May results show William Beehle route two herd of 14 cows averaging 44.5 pounds butterfat, his second test month. W J Advance Baldwin 25 cows average 37.9 pounds. Stevens and Thompson Vinland 28 cows average 35.8 pounds.
Frank R. Gray, Probate Judge, issued licenses to Dwight Metzler of Manhattan and Lela Ross of Lawrence, Henry Abbott of Lawrence and June Clark of Lawrence, Clarence Richardson of Melvern and Dorothy Draper of Lebo, Richard Sawyer of Lawrence and Lila Boehle of Baldwin, Raymond Dale of Kansas City and Jane Dumartier of Kansas City, Curtis Dalton of Lawrence and Cleda Haight of Ottawa, Martin White of Stillwater and Esther Hummelle of Wichita, Oscar Jeschke of Loyalton and Martha Voegele of Roscoe, Clarence McCabe of Garnett and Rose Richardson of Lawrence.
Four day Atlantic City alumni meeting led by Fred Ellsworth of Kansas, with sessions on education for national defense, women in the workforce, and homecoming programs. Ann Soreney and Bruce Mahan will speak on Women Want to Work and films for alumni groups. Kansas State and Stephens College representatives will participate in sessions on alumni roles in defense and training for technical jobs.
A shortwave program from London on Sunday afternoon will feature Mrs. Edward Murrow and Mrs. John Rathbone discussing Bundles for Britain. They will describe distributing clothing to civilians and knitted garments to the armed forces as 83 of 85 cargoes have reached England.
Washington reports the Civil Aeronautics Administration will survey 191 airport sites for possible construction or improvement under a 94.98 million dollar CAA appropriation for the year starting July 1. Airports listed include Kansas Dodge City Topeka and Winfield Arkansas City with class runway ranges from under 3,000 feet to 5,000 feet.
Mrs A L Holcom 87 of route six suffered a leg fracture this morning at her home. She was taken to Memorial hospital where her condition was described as satisfactory.
Washington notes that Secretary Welles transmitted to German officials a copy of President Roosevelt s message to Congress denouncing the S S Robin Moor sinking as an international outlaw. A formal demand for full reparations was expected, with warnings against further attacks on American shipping and possible naval patrol measures discussed.
In St. Louis on June 21 Bob Cochran rallied from two down at the turn to defeat Les Slattery 2 and 1 and reach the Trans Miss semifinal. He will face Frankie Stranahan next after Stranahan beat John Kraft 2 and 1. Jonas Weiss won 2 and 1 over Howard Zacritz to meet John Barnum in another semi final.
Topeka June 21 Charles Newell Kansas unemployment compensation director says employers delinquent on 1940 payroll contributions have until June 30 to pay and receive credit on the federal payroll tax. After that date they must pay 2.7 percent to the state and 3 percent to the federal government. Delinquents among about 4 800 employers liable for the tax are few. Payment before July 1 yields credit in a like amount paid the state up to 8 percent of the federal tax. Employers who paid contributions earlier in January receive 9 percent credit.
Mrs. Margaret Penrod will register nine sons for the draft on July 1 as Jimmie leads the roll to enroll. The sons range from 21 to 36, with two older brothers having served in the army and a daughter in the family. Henry, 35, serves in the bomber forces at Langley Field, Virginia, and Lee, 25, has volunteered for the army and will depart soon.
W A Demeritt aged 80 died last night at his Moran Kansas home. He was a Belvoir neighborhood former resident. Survived by wife four sons Leslie and Fred both of Lawrence Gilbert of Moran Albert of Lavonburg and two daughters Mrs Clarence Smart of Washington D C and Mrs Hattie Dotson. Two sons predeceased him Everett Demeritt killed in action in World War I.
The 17 year old monarch arrived in London at 4 45 am accompanied by his prime minister and ministers. The Yugoslav government in exile is expected to be established in London. The party was welcomed by the Duke of Kent. The king fled Yugoslavia in April after a coup ousted the Rome Berlin Tokyo axis aligned regime. The cabinet member reportedly died fleeing from Athens to Jerusalem.
Washington June 21 senate judiciary subcommittee delayed action on the nomination of Attorney General Robert H. Jackson to the Supreme Court after a protest by Maxwell M. Wallach Detroit attorney. Wallach testified his son was murdered in Spain by Communists now in this country and objected to Jackson's dismissal of federal indictments against 11 Detroit recruits for the Spanish Republicans. The hearing recessed until Monday.
About 30 University of Kansas law graduates will take state bar exams in Topeka Monday and Tuesday. C H Mullen Jr a KU law student from Marion will join draftees at Fort Leavenworth next Tuesday under the Selective Service Act. Also noted are stamp shortages remedied at the post office commemoratives available, a KU grad student Edwin Marhofer from Fredonia underwent tonsillectomy, and summer student physicals at Watkins Memorial hospital. A neighbor sent a 84 by 84 inch white crocheted tablecloth to Des Moines. Questionnaires mailed to 2716 Douglas county draft registrants may finish classification before July 1. The International Cooperator magazine covers the 18th district convention with photos of Ruben S Fox and Lisle E Eby. A bank alarm test caused brief confusion. The South Park Softball league opens Tuesday with Lions vs South End. Friends Lumber meets Ottawa Monday at 8.
The Journal-World Classified Page showcases a bustling local marketplace with a wide range of ads. Readers find listings for jobs housing and goods reflecting a active community economy.
The Bill Hargiss Benefit fund rose to near the six hundred dollar mark as Chamber of Commerce officials announced. There remains about eighteen hundred dollars to reach the two thousand five hundred dollar goal. Contributions from all sources are welcomed and checks should be mailed to the Chamber. Funds will cover hospital expenses and help Hargiss through six months of recovery after a badly fractured leg.
Probate Judge Frank R. Gray announced the appointments of Mrs. J. W. Murray as chairwoman of the nursing activity committee and Miss Ruth Hoover as chairwoman of the water safety committee. Mrs. Murray succeeds acting chairman Mrs. Fred R. Isaacs and is a chemist with experience in the state health department and at the University of Kansas. Miss Hoover succeeds James Rapert and is an assistant professor of physical education at the University.
Grain storage facilities in southwestern Kansas will be taxed heavily as harvests rise, with Ford county recording 37 bushels per acre and elevators in Wright Bucklin and Ensign receiving 20 to 25 bushels today. Storage space will be in demand as grain moves in volume. New Mediation Board Head William H. Davis named by President Roosevelt to chair the defense mediation board, effective July 1, succeeding Clarence A. Dykstra who returns to the University of Wisconsin presidency.
Hogan and Demaret led the Inverness invitational rolf title race with a plus 5 after 18 holes, finishing even with Thomson and Nelson who stood at plus 4. The two top teams shot 65, six under par, as the event pressed toward comparison with the second-place duo. A Rhode Island Avenue crash injured Ruth Miles and J W Koker, with Miles ordered to appear in police court for driving without a license.
Pi authoritative sources report that Italy and Germany reached Berlin agreements that strengthen the war economy and place armed forces in position to meet new tasks.
Mercer of the Exchange State bank of Parsons and the State bank of Parsons combine to form a single institution effective Monday. State and federal banking officials announced the merger in Parsons.
The AAA reports that for the 11 months ending June 1 farm subsidies and administrative expenses in Kansas totaled $28,388,408. Washington notes June 21 as the release date.
The New York Yankees tied the major league homer streak with 17 games as Joe DiMaggio extended his 34 game hitting safely run. Detroit won 7 to 2 behind strong offensive output and Bruce Campbell homered for the Tigers.
Moreland Baldwin led a lesson at the Taxis meeting Sunday evening with good attendance. Fifty attended Sunday school at the Presbyterian church. Trustees met at the church basement. The Missionary society met Thursday at Mrs. Losh's home, with Mrs. Barton assisting. Fourteen answered roll call and Mrs. Demeritt led a Philippines and West Indies lesson. Refreshments were served. guests included Mrs. Martin Tarpey and Doris Anderson, and visitors from Topeka at the Elton Anderson home. The June Home Missions meeting.
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