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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1941

Page

4

Truth Among Neighbors in Zechariah Echoes

A brief reflective note cites Zechariah 8 16 urging truth among neighbors and to carry out judgment with truth and peace in daily conduct.

Zechariah

Lawrence Set For Busy May With Graduations And Anniversaries

The first week of May signals a packed period in Lawrence as schools finish for the year with promotions and graduations. Commencement at the University of Kansas will mark its 75th anniversary, while Lawrence prepares for the 400th anniversary observance of Coronado’s Kansas visit with an Entrada presentation.

Lawrence Haskell University Coronado Kansas

War reaches Deception Island in Antarctica

A returning party from Little America reports wartime activity in the Antarctic. Americans say Japanese and Nazi forces have operated near Deception Island, a frosty outpost that could be used to issue a statement denying further territorial aims.

Little America Antarctic Deception Island

Welfare payments may hide recipient details to appease federal aid

Kansas lawmakers debate reform to avoid publicizing county welfare expenditures. A proposed centralized payment system would reduce notices to a single line for totals, while federal officials seek secrecy of recipients and amounts. The move risks five million dollars in federal funding.

Kansas Ratner Topeka

Army maneuvers in Louisiana plan large scale summer drills

The article reports planned summer military maneuvers in Louisiana covering roughly half the state for simulated blitzkrieg operations. Preparations include clearing sites for camps and other necessary arrangements. Soldiers hope clearance will also remove Louisiana mosquitoes impacting the exercises.

Louisiana

War Materials Reaching Suez Linked to Yugoslav Dispatch

Report from Washington suggests a shipment of war materials at the Suez Canal originated from supplies sent to Yugoslavia. The source notes the transfer reflects wartime logistics and shifting Allied aid routes amid ongoing campaigns.

Washington Suez Canal Yugoslavia

War Materials Shipped to Quiet Fronts Across Egypt and Iraq

In Greece the consigned nations were wiped out before arrival. The rapid shifts in the war are shown by the incident. The vessels' cargoes will be used in Egypt and Iraq, areas of relative calm when they sailed from American harbors.

Greece Egypt Iraq Washington FBI

Too Outspoken Muralist Loses Teaching Post in Missouri

An artist described as an outspoken muralist who mocked art galleries and women's clubs lost his teaching position at the Kansas City Art Institute. The fate of his muralism skill remains debated in Missouri and nearby states, but he proves muralists can be too outspoken.

Kansas City Kansas City Art Institute Missouri

Rain Threatens Colorado Irrigation Dams Across Districts

Irrigated districts in Colorado face flood risk as excessive rain could wash away dam and runoff systems that feed crops. Growers fear loss of mountain-sourced water and expect the need to resume storage and distribution soon.

Colorado

Treasury Secretary Morgenthau promises no immediate new taxes

Secretary Morgenthau said the treasury plans no new tax requests for now beyond the 3 percent billion in taxes requested a few weeks earlier. The public and markets may expect that amount to cover several weeks.

Morgenthau Treasury

Hibbs Chosen Speaker for KU 75th Anniversary Dinner

Kansas University selects Ben Hibbs editor of the Country Gentleman as speaker for the 75th anniversary dinner. Hibbs is a KU graduate of 1924 and now directs Country Gentleman. he also sits on the Curtis Publishing board.

Parsons Sun Kansas University Ben Hibbs Hibbs Ben Kansas Country Gentleman Curtis Publishing Company

Twenty-Five Years Ago There Is a Probability That a Dip

A fragment notes a retrospective look at events from a quarter of a century earlier. It mentions a possibility of a dip and references unclear implications for local affairs and future actions. The incomplete text hints at statistical or economic concerns without specifying entities or outcomes.

Strategy Would Pivot on Sea Control and Air Supremacy

In this wartime column Dewitt Mackenzie argues that allied victory hinges on two pillars: absolute sea control by uniting the US Navy with Britain, and total air supremacy. He notes Roosevelt’s push for heavy bomber production and predicts merciless Allied bombardment to strangle Germany, followed by invasion once defenses falter. He adds Britain’s challenge to endure the Nazi onslaught until self‑sufficiency is achieved.

Herr Hitler Europe Hite United States Navy Roosevelt Germany Reich Britain Fuehrer Hitler Near East Mediterranean America United States British Empire

Forty Years Ago More of the Fruits of French For

The fragment notes continued recollections of Franco related events and cultural exchanges, highlighting Paris era reflections and ongoing effects on international relations. It mentions lasting agricultural and culinary influences echoed through time and memory.

Antarctic reports reach Boston on European and Japanese presence

United States Antarctic Expedition members aboard the North Star brought back word of German and Japanese activity near Deception Island 500 miles south of South America. They charted the South Pacific coast of Antarctica and Admiral Byrd called the mapping a near final chapter in US claims of 1,000,000 square miles with strategic value.

Boston Antarctic Deception Bay Little America United States Antarctic Expedition North Star South Pacific Antarctica Deception Island South America Richard E. Byrd Palmer Peninsula United States Panama Canal Isak Lystad The South Pacific Coast Byrd

Perfect Dinner for a Celebrity Is Announced

Chicago May 6 The National Restaurant Association issued a special set of instructions on feeding a celebrity starting with a shrimp cocktail and ending with coffee The palate poll of prominent Americans conducted during national restaurant week shows celebrities prefer plain food and Americans favor American dishes with no European specialties winning votes.

Chicago National Restaurant Association

Parachute Rescue Leads Carolyn to Blair Arizona

Carolyn Tyler survives a storm plunge and a perilous landing. A kind Blair woman shelters her, calls Boulder Dam, and confirms Bob Hale and the plane are safe. Carolyn returns to work with Bob at the Copper King mine as Leana Sormi looms as a growing threat.

Blair Ariz Carolyn Boulder Dam Tyler Boulder Bob Dr. Hale Carolyn Tyler Bob Hale Schoenfeld

Roosevelt tax letter draws fire from Crowther at hearings

Representative Crowther of New York calls President Roosevelt's proposed 3.5 billion tax bill perfectly useless and accuses the letter of offering little guidance. He says it fails to address spending cuts and questions the tax base definition and equity for individuals and corporations.

Washington Crowther R-N.y Roosevelt Congress House Ways and Means Doughton D-N.c Treasury

Vandenberg Seeks Senate Study on Draft Act

Senator Vandenberg proposes a special five man Senate committee to study the draft act and recommend amendments within 60 days. He cites wide variation in local draft board rulings and thousands of complaints from the public and government departments. The panel would be funded with 5000 dollars.

Washington Vandenberg R-Mich Senate Congress

Baldwin Summer Residents and Visitors Chronicle

Baldwin and Lawrence commuters fill the week end and weekday travel pattern with residents visiting kin in Baldwin. Notable locals include Marion Martin and Mrs Mary Martin at home with Mary Martin, Ford Harper en route to Oklahoma City from a national chamber meet, Eugenia Kramer of Topeka visiting, and groups from Baldwin Garden club attending Kaw Valley Garden club convention in Lawrence. Additional visits from Betty Ridgeway of Kansas City, Robert and Mrs Mitchell, William and Mrs Hobbs of Topeka, Claude Beeks and son Bill, Elmer Lynch and Mrs Lynch, and Jane Helen Davies with family mark a busy social week.

Marion Martin Baldwin Mr. Martin Mary Martin Eighth Street Lawrence Ford Harper Chamber of Commerce State of Oklahoma Harper Oklahoma City Washington, D. C Iss Eugenia Kramer Topeka Allan Daugherty Baldwin Garden Club Kaw Valley Garden Club First Christian Church Betty Ridgeway Kansas City Robert Mitchell William Hobbs Amy Keohane Suzanne Ballard Mark D. Ballard Esther F. Davies Coffeyville Harry Neptune Jane Helen Davies Kappa Sigma John Gerald O. Me

Radio Schedule Highlights From May and April Broadcasts

Tuesday May 6 evening listings show WREN KMBC WDAF programs across time slots from 5:30 to 12:00, featuring news casts, musicals, comedies, dramas, orchestras, public affairs, and weather updates. Notable acts include Glenn Miller, Bob Hope, Fibber McGee & Molly, and Easy Aces with multiple station crossovers.

Wren KMBC WDAF Jack Armstrong Lillian Cornell Elmer Davis Grand Central Nickel Man Glenn Miller Bob Hope Henry L. Stimson Amos and Andy Fred Waring Orch Bobby Byrne Lanny Ross Blue Barron Johnny Paul Sullivan Wdaf—Star U.S Wdaf—Orchestra Gene Krupa Les Brown Weather Man Hotel Muehlebacher WRISN AP News Enric Madriguera KMBEC John Duffy Moonbeams Jimmy Hilliard Charlie Barnett Lionel Hampton United Press News Press News Wrieen Cavaliers Big Town Tony Martin Manhattan Dr. Christian Bob Trout Star Theatre Eddie Cantor Pam Northwestern U. Pgm Kay Kyser KMAC RN Torrone Mr. Meek Amos and Andy Colony Club Orchestra Lanny Rosa Easy Aces Johnny Long Howard and Shelton Lexington Magic of Music Gabriel Heatter WRIEN Chuck Foster KMEC Melody Treasure Club Muehlebach Val Olmen Ace Brigade Glenn Garr N.B.C

Birth of a son for Dr and Mrs McCullough of Baldwin

Cullough of Minneapolis announces the birth of a son named Gerald William on May 3. The parents are noted in Baldwin where Dr McCullough graduated from Baker and Mrs McCullough headed the Baker voice department before marriage.

Young Lloy Dunn Youngs Denver Colorado Mary W.S.C.S Fellowship Hall Mildred Hahn Criterion Linwood Methodist Sunday School Kansas City Baldwin Austen Room Harriet Osborne Quayle

Classified Ad Inquiries At Journal World Page

Daily classified page draws thousands of buyers and sellers seeking. Call 22 to reach the Ad-Taker and place or inquire about ads.

Journal-World

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