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.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1941
Page
4
A brief reflective note cites Zechariah 8 16 urging truth among neighbors and to carry out judgment with truth and peace in daily conduct.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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