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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1941
Page
4
A brief spiritual line from scripture emphasizes that true proclamation of Jesus Christ rests on personal witness. The verse asserts believers did not follow clever fables but declared the Lord’s power and coming as eyewitnesses.
The Robin Moor incident is described as an outlaw sinking with ship’s crew and passengers abandoned at sea. Roosevelt’s message to Congress criticizes Germany’s violation of a signed agreement and asserts free passage, signaling no action but a stance against further German threats.
The Ford company signs a full union contract with check-off, employing only union members and turning dues to union officials. Critics say labor politics take precedence over industrial efficiency, potentially affecting defense contracts and productivity.
Adolf Hitler sent a telegram to Turkish President Inonu claiming a new era of mutual trust between Germany and Turkey. The message contrasts with broader European distrust, noting past treaties as fragile and untrustworthy while troop movements near the Berlin Moscow border reflect stalled influence. The piece frames a mounting inability to trust among nations.
The statement asserts that the dictator's declarations are inherently deceptive, implying their surface meaning is reversed and true intent lies in contradiction. It reflects skepticism toward official propaganda and signals a critical reading of authoritarian rhetoric.
Swiss paper reports persistent rumors that Berlin plans a European congress to frame a new continental order. The assembly would be run by Berlin, with puppet governments listening to Nazi decrees, rendering the session as free and significant as the Reichstag.
The piece argues Turkey fell for a Nazi friendship treaty meant to bind it to Germany for Germany’s gains. Turkish spokesmen claim a bright side for England, but the article says the pact serves German interests at the expense of Turkish national life and independence.
A critic argues Secretary Ickes and officials inflate claims about aluminum as a war setback. The aluminum firm deflects to the OPM over approval delays on expanding metal output. The piece condemns excessive public rhetoric by amateur officials and calls for quieter, practical work to reach productive stages.
Secretary Stimson argues the war could last beyond four years and urges completing the Saint Lawrence waterway and power project, a plan he says cannot be utilized for at least four more years. He dismisses the proposal as an unconvincing and costly new deal project of questionable value.
Raymond Clapper urges readers that Hitler cannot be trusted. He argues Americans already know this and jokes the column would suit papers in Vichy Helsinki and Ankara.
The Hoover plan for a one year moratorium on war debts and reparations gains support as creditors' prompt action is urged. Prime Minister MacDonald told the House of Commons Britain welcomes the declaration.
Twenty five years ago strong pressure was applied to General Carranza of Mexico by European representatives to stop a break with the United States. High U S officials privately admitted they feared war while avoiding formal steps signaling a declaration of war.
In War Today a columnist reviews Allied policy toward Soviet Russia amid German pressure. The Evening Standard urges Britain to aid Moscow while American support via the Pacific could be considered, with debate over trust and risk in arming Russia. The Finnish mobilization signals a push toward attacking Russia, while U S aid to Britain sharpens the challenge to Hitler.
Mrs. William M. Clark and her son Bill will spend next weekend in Iola with daughter Mrs. Frank Lane and family. Mrs. Clark travels to New York City next Wednesday to visit her sister-in-law Dr. Ella Woodyard a Columbia University professor. Dr. and Mrs. Harold W. Guest attended the marriage of Miss Margretta Chapman to Bernard Manewal at the Ottawa church with Rev. H. A. Manewal reading the service. The bride a Baker graduate has taught in Kansas City Kansas. A surprise luncheon on June 19 at Mrs. Mary A. Martin’s home honored Mrs. H. K. Ebright birthday with a three course meal and a nasturtium basket centerpiece.
The University summer session committee relieves Dr James Naismith Capt Frank Jones and E M Briggs from duty as Kansas National Guard mobilizes Friday at Fort Riley. Susan Ferris Bullene dies aged elsewhere resident of Lawrence for 59 years leaving four children. Lecompton fire destroys most business, Leamer and Rowena buildings referenced. Haskell baseball to play Wellsville. local trades and farm purchases noted. Bicycle race plan for July 4 and police staffing concerns discussed.
Mrs. Margaret Jane Burrows and others attended the hostess and honoree at a Baldwin function. Sue and Paul Leonard of Ft. Lauderdale visit grandfather Smith Leonard. Dr. Mills Anderson of Kansas City and Dr. Joseph King from Lawrence attended events in Baldwin. The Horns hosted ministers and wives. wedding of William Horn and Evelyn Copeland in Parsons with Horn family present.
The First Baptist church will host a unified morning service from 9:30 to 11:00 with devotional and worship, Sunday school from 10:30 to 11:00, and summer schedule notes. Organist Mrs Paul C Rankin will perform Morning Song Matthews and Em maus Frysinger, violinist Paul Stoner and guest soloist play Canzonetta, Tschaikowsky. Professor N W Storer of the University of Kansas physics department will speak on Astronomy and Religion during church school. All are invited to attend part or all of the service.
Dr. F C Allen will speak at a temperance gathering in Hiawatha Kansas tomorrow. The event highlights ongoing local efforts to promote sobriety and public virtue.
Miss Margate revealed as Adoreen Mickletwidge now dating Garvin Fitzwater while Angus confronts her after her nightclub performance. He follows to the Purple Pelican and clashes with bouncers, then to a hamburger shop where a stranger provokes a fight, as the episode sets up further conflict in the Caliban serial.
A dense schedule lists WREN KMBC WDAF and others with programs from 5:30 PM to 4:00 PM next day including sports and music shows, orchestras, news, and variety segments across multiple stations. Notable entries include WREN Ted Steele NBC to be announced and KMBC Public Affairs.
Gien Freeman and Marion Votan, popular Valley Chapel youths, married at Camp Robinson Arkansas last Saturday afternoon. Freeman is a corporal at Camp Robinson, and the couple will reside in Little Rock. Both are graduates of Lawrence Memorial High School.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Anderson and Larry spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Broers and Vernon and Mrs. Gus Koehler with the Mc Cabrins and their sons. The Andersons, Broers, Koehlers, and Mc Cabrins visited community friends through the week with various relatives including the Griffiths and Evelyn, Chester Howard, Elsworth Hyre, Eva Hyre, Earl Trowbridge, Sona, Charles Oehler, Ward Landis, Doris, Donald, and Floyd Andrew.
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