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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
4
A brief biblical verse note cites Daniel 2 21 about God removing kings and setting up rulers, highlighting divine sovereignty over earthly powers. The quote emphasizes God’s control of seasons and dynasties rather than current events.
The CPA plans ceilings on essential services with March rates as caps. Officials expect strict enforcement on designated ceilings while other costs except wages may stay at base levels. The plan faces strain as adjustments for machinery and conditions test the overall ceiling framework.
Oliver Lyttleton says American war production has taken a lead over Britain, about 40 to 50 days earlier than experts predicted. He notes U S capacity may be larger and that American production is now entering its stride as necessity drives full development of war output.
British air scouts report Rommel's armored units moving south toward Egypt border while axis strategy hints at a inland flank. Coastal routes remain key with the fleet and air cover seen as decisive to defend positions, raising questions of air power sufficiency in supporting ground resistance.
Four and five year old children wish to contribute to the Berap rubber drive in support of the war. Though they may not understand the full cause, their generous hearts inspire adults involved in the campaign deemed vital to American success on home soil and in combat theaters.
The Kaw river rose sharply last week but fell quickly allowing space for incoming waters from the west. Continued rain lengthens flood danger yet breaks like this offer hope to avert major flooding as conditions persist.
Rain delays push all farm tasks into a single busy period. Agricultural life, shaped by longstanding patterns, adapts as growers recall typical seasonal rushes despite current war conditions.
Abilene Kansas June 25 Major General Dwight D Eisenhower commander of U S armed forces in European war operations is a one time Kansas farm boy His grandparents came from Pennsylvania in 1860 to settle in Dickinson county Born in Tyler Texas in 1890 his parents moved back to Abilene He grew up there His father and a brother Roy of Junction City died recently His mother lives here His oldest brother Arthur is vice president of a Kansas City bank The second Edgar is an attorney at Tacoma Wash Earl is an electrical engineer at Philadelphia and the youngest Milton is assistant director of the new office of war information Eisenhower was a sea minded youth but switched to West Point He is an infantry officer and early commander of tank units From 1935 to 1940 he was chief of General MacArthurs staff in the Philippines Since 1940 he has served as chief of staff for various commands and the war plans division of the general staff
Gordon Frederick Crimmins an RAF cadet nicknamed The Duke was executed at Wandsworth for murdering Mrs Evelynn Oatley and suspected in three other killings in London’s west end. He faced a swift 85 minute trial with Justice Asquith condemning the crime as a sadistic murder.
The piece describes a fourth day of a major Nazi offensive in the Kharkov sector with Germans pressing the Donets basin as Red Army resistance, Timoshenko’s forces countering. It notes Hitler’s limited production, manpower strain, and the brutal German focus on Sevastopol while predicting uncertain outcomes for both sides.
A mandamus suit filed in United States district court seeks to compel the Solvay Process Company and Solvay Sales Company to reopen the closed Hutchinson soda ash plant or sell it. The action is brought at the request of Thurman Arnold, assistant attorney general.
H C Turner of Richmond was chosen president of the Masonic Homes Executive association at its three day convention, closing in Wichita. Elmer F Gay of Franklin Indiana was named vice president and Fred S Lynn of La Grange Illinois was reelected secretary treasurer.
Leaving town this summer follow the Journal-World and have it sent to your vacation address. Phone 22.
A roundup of odd wartime items. In Bradford two women with beer bottles were escorted to an air raid shelter when sirens sounded. In Reno a boy named Ronny Willhite avoided an operation after an accident. In Long Beach Mrs. Phipps’ christening bottle broke free and was smashed by a shipyard worker. In Chicago two women assaulted a burglar and held him for hours until police arrived.
Senator Clyde M. Reed of Kansas announced his slate for admission to West Point. Dewey W. Cummings of Ashland is his principal candidate, with alternates Settimo Trapani Leavenworth Cecil Rutledge Wichita and Grosvenor G. Roberts Leavenworth.
The 4 H Baking club met at Margaret Coleman’s home. Visitors include Chaplain and Mrs E A Edwards from St Petersburg Fla. Dr and Mrs W W Russ plan time in Kansas City Mo. Mrs J L Newhouse spends the day in Kansas City. Rev F M Testerman to spend weekend at Bethany Miss Kathleen Asher on ten day visit in St Louis. Mrs H A Dodderidge to Chicago for the Democratic national convention. The Old Home Town concert set for Saturday in South Park. Prof E E Stauffer and B G Gustafson visit Atchison. Mrs I J Meade hosts bridge at Lawrence Country Club. J Gerson Gibbs in Kansas City on business. Mr and Mrs H T Lander returned from Kansas City. Mr and Mrs E Friend and daughter Hen go to Kansas City. Mrs G W Waite and son of Denver visit Mrs Jacob Badsky. Twin Mound hosts guests.
Twenty five years ago Mrs Ralph Beal spent a day in Kansas City as the First Regiment band prepared for a public appearance. The brief item notes her host city visit and the band’s schedule.
Forty years ago aid H. C. Funk traveled to Topeka this morning. Senator Harris returned to Washington this morning. The strike situation on the Un.
Washington outlines four categories for induction with married men and key war workers placed last under four-tier rules. The policy aims to favor dependents while permitting no permanent deferments, as McNutt shifts to allow essential skills to find work before service.
The article lists various personalities visiting or traveling between Ottawa and other cities. James Donnelly is in Ottawa to day conferring with the racing association. Eleanor Wilson returned from Kansas City. Lucy Worden heads to Colorado for the summer. Marvin is bound for Pittsburgh New York and eastern points. Elmer Pierson and Mr. Robinson are in Kansas City. Frank Shaffer and wife of Budora are in town. T A McNeal of Topeka was in town on business. The season is at hand for green apples. Two incandescent lamps are being placed at the Santa Fe hotel veranda. The new museum building progresses toward completion.
A Kansas history thesis recounts settlers in Douglas county opposing a proposal to hire a woman teacher for the first country school. It notes the 1855 log schoolhouse near Lawrence, the appointive reasons, and early Lawrence schools including the Quincy high school with aid from New England.
Topeka reports Evan Griffith state war savings administrator warned Kansas risks missing the June 1944 war bond quota of 6 475 100. He urged full citizen support in purchases this month while optimistic for July with a hoped for 8 000 000 quota and a retailers for victory push.
Us Two engineers from Westinghouse told the American Institute of Electrical Engineers that every square mile in the United States is struck about ten times a year. The four year study aims to protect power lines. each stroke carries 20 to 30 million volts and about 20 000 amperes, enough to light a 15 000 person city briefly.
Alfred Hoffman of the Federation of Hosiery Workers said New York on June 25 that women’s hosiery needs for 1942 can be supplied. He added that men’s hosiery would be ample for the rest of the year.
Edna Kindred Holmes born September 13 1881 in Edwardsville Kan daughter of John and Annie Kindred married Robert E Holmes January 16 1902 who died May 22 1937. She died May 13 1942 in Lawrence leaving two sons Raymond K and Albert Hi three grandsons Don Dale Stephen and more. She was a longtime member and former worthy matron of Mannford Eastern Star Chapter. Funeral services were held at Record Pietodizt Gene E Rev H D Tomlin officiating.
Judith Kingsley travels to the coast to probe a leak at an airplane factory. On board she suspects two men watching Tom Burke and weighs threats as a foreigner schemes around a bomber plan. A tense exchange and a sudden scare raise the stakes before the story continues.
Monday Nightclub met with Mrs. Edward Huey with Mrs. A. D. Butell substituting. Mrs. Webb Fenton hosted the June M P A of Phi Mu at her West High street home. James Aus and wife celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner bridge at North Eighth street, with Miss Harriett Osborne assisting. Various gatherings followed including W S C S circles, talks by Mrs. C. W. Bailey, and tales of Ensign Chester W. Gates’s duty start in July. Several families visited, noted baptisms, and later trips to Kansas City and Annapolis connected to graduations and military assignments.
A dense timetable lists radio programs across KMBC WREN WDAF and other stations for Thursday June 25 and Friday June 26 including music orchestras news sports and serials such as Lum and Abner Fred Warings Orch Rosemary Amos and Andy and King Peter of Yugoslavia across late evening hours.
George McCrary underwent appendicitis surgery Tuesday and is recovering well. Leonard Wymore organized a Sunday school class for junior boys at the North Lawrence Christian church inviting community boys to join. Laverne McCrary stayed with the George Mooney home last week. Sunday will be temperance Sunday with a special program planned by Mrs. William Nelson for the North Lawrence Christian church. Barbara McCrary visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ike Fairbanks in Oakridge last week.
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