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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
3
A biblical verse is cited from John 17 15 urging care to keep believers from evil while remaining in the world, reflecting religious instruction and spiritual safeguarding.
Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower will direct the large American involvement in Europe from a London headquarters. His mission details remain guarded, and speculation centers on a possible second front amid Russian pressure. Hitler expects no second front this year, but that assumption may prove incorrect.
The WPB district office in Wichita states that worn but still usable rubber is not scrap. The campaign calls for real scrap rubber now, urging people to turn in what is truly useless while considering replacing worn items to aid the collection.
The Roosevelt Churchill meeting with congressional leaders aimed to ease public unease about the war. The briefing found the overall war situation less alarming than some immediate reports, noting total war era reaches Americans in the Near East China and Australia as well as Europe and Africa.
The Office of War Information reports Japan and the Axis pursue systematic looting of occupied countries with no exceptions. Only nations offering effective resistance escape being looted, authorities say.
Senator Reed asks why organized baseball and circuses proceed while county and state fairs stay canceled. He notes many fair associations await a clear state and county policy ruling.
The piece argues Germany uses terror films in Argentina to deter resistance, citing Holland and Belgium as examples. It contends such “prudent neutrality” leaves Argentina vulnerable to Axis submarines and distant from regional allies, advising Argentina to abandon neutrality and join other American nations in the fight.
The article notes American planes and pilots aiding Chinese forces, improving air capability and supply via a ferry service replacing the Burma road. Japanese advances meet resistance as Chinese forces exploit supply line gaps, potentially turning victories into costly defeats.
The house military committee released a report on standardizing and improving war department land acquisition. It cites experiences in Kansas and Missouri, notes difficulties and dissatisfactions, and cites haste as necessary. It praises Congress and the War Department for willingness to improve methods and revise valuations where owners were underpaid.
The Pittsburg Headlight reports sightings of green glowing fireflies in the town's southwest. Scientists doubt the insects have changed color, while the paper notes the possibility and urges caution amid ongoing skepticism.
Several residents head for travel and visits including Mr. Clinton Kanaga and wife moving to Kansas City while others depart for summer and business trips. Education heads include teachers examining at Lawrence High and a Red Cross girls class organized in Lecompton. Brick paving on Main Street progresses at 150 feet daily as new wheat arrives in Lawrence mills.
The fate of Egypt looms as Rommel drives east of Matruh seeking to trap the British Eighth Army. Churchill vows Britain will hold Egypt and Suez while General Ritchie realigns defenses and imports reinforcements. Rommel risks exposed lines as he presses toward the coast road toward the Mediterranean.
A bustling column titled Too Late to Classify amuses readers during nightly editions. It curates brief notes and witty items that reflect local life and quick anecdotes for evening audiences.
A brief noted that county superintendent O J Lane and a professor were recognized for twenty five years of service. It highlighted the milestone in a local notice.
Professor Crane has returned from a trip to the central part of the state, where the scholar engaged in meetings with colleagues and reviewed regional research programs. The visit emphasizes academic collaboration and state-wide outreach.
Dr. Floyd Beelman, acting secretary since last September, assumed duties as secretary and executive officer of the state board of health in Topeka on June 26. He was named to the post the previous day. Dr. George S. Thatcher of Waterville and Dr. H. L. Aldrich of Caney were re-elected as president and vice president respectively. The board announced a portable X-ray unit for war workers and a mobile sanitation laboratory to test water sewage and milk supply.
In Philadelphia Mrs. Anna Poole found a burglar dozing in a lounge chair with loot beside him. Police arrived to wake the suspect who remained asleep, ending the attempted burglary with the thief still resting.
Hutchinson Kansas launches a WPA canning effort with 15 000 waiting cans but sponsors discover rabbits have already harvested all the peas, disrupting plans and creating shortages for workers.
Whitewater KansasGirl Scouts travel to summer camp in two pioneer style covered wagons showcasing resourcefulness amid shortages.
A 23 year old man is held for examination after unorthodox wooing. Police charge him with disorderly conduct for sitting behind a girl in a theater, pulling her curls, and pursuing her with two questions about cooking and marriage. He carried four unused marriage licenses from different states.
Reports from Czech government sources say Nazi reprisals after Reinhard Heydrich’s death near Prague Brno are nearing 1000 victims. Seventy-eight people were executed on June 19 and 20, including judges lawyers factory managers university professors and teachers.
Baldwin residents welcome relatives and visitors from Topeka Emporia Lawrence and Kansas City. Notable items include Miss Eugene Kramer recovering from a gunshot wound, Baker University ties with freshmen and faculty, and local families moving to new homes.
Kansas gasoline tax receipts fell 13 percent in April to 858 904 dollars, reflecting reduced automobile travel. Chairman John McCuish of the Revenue and Taxation Commission announced the month’s totals, noting a year to date advance of 346 627 dollars over the prior year.
Judith Kingsly and Tom Burke travel to a west coast factory branch to uncover a leak while Burke carries bomber plans. During a forced plane landing a gunman takes control as Judith clutches the plans, glimpses a spy network, and plans a dangerous escape with a hushed, tense group of passengers.
The listings show a packed lineup across WREN KMBC and WDAF for Friday and Saturday, featuring news updates, music programs, dramas, sports casts, and talk shows. Included are The Lone Ranger, Roadside bands, orchestras, and specialized programs like The Treasury Star Parade and Information Please.
Miss Carol Ingles hosted by Miss Daisy Montfoort with 45 guests and a party for Robert Pardee Jr who leaves for Leavenworth. Families including Thurbers Montfoort Patton Hamm Bigsby and Currant visited and traveled between Overbrook Topeka and Lawrence over the weekend. Robert Pardee Jr returns on furlough after induction arrangements in motion.
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