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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1941

Page

4

Psalm Verse Exalts God Above Nations

Psalm 113 verses 3 and 4 praise the Lord whose name rises from the rising sun to the setting. He is exalted above all nations and his glory shines above the heavens.

Worry Over Wheat Movement If Rail Traffic Delays Crop

The article notes concern that railroads tied to the defense effort may slow grain shipments this year. It suggests potential storage limits could force new methods for moving wheat and even recalls older practices of leaving grain on farms temporarily.

Get Rid of This Load

The country leans toward war as the C I O and similar bodies obstruct efforts. Strikes waste time hamstringing defense. No solution while administration protects obstructive groups with superior rights. Mediation creates activity but fails without ensuring production not stop.

C.I.0

Britain might yield Near East to win Atlantic War

The piece argues Britain could surrender the Near East including Suez and Egypt to focus on the Atlantic fight, but warns such a move would boost Germany and worsen Britain's position. It stresses sea power depends on land bases and broad territories for fleets, making a ground retreat costly.

Great Britain Near East Suez Canal Egypt Atlantic England Britain Germany

German plan to block Vichy retreat to Africa

German agents work in French northern Africa to cut off the Vichy regime’s retreat routes. Berlin fears a Vichy shift to Africa if pressured, and seeks to control Marshal Petain’s government by closing that escape via African territory.

Africa Vichy Berlin Marshal Petain

Senator Pepper on seizing bases to curb aggression

Pepper argues that Britain and the United States should seize key bases from Singapore to Dakar to check rising aggression. He says only tough action can stop further conquests by Germany and argues the war is a battle to the death between modern states and tyrannical rule. The crisis grows clearer each day as a fight for survival.

Pepper Great Britain United States Singapore Dakar Florida Germany Joseph Stalin Ofice Russia Stalin Washington Stimson America Balkans Dardanelles Hitler Near East Ukraine Japan Britain Far East Song

Lion of Judah and Grand Mufti Renew Activist Talks

Haile Selassie reexamines capital and country as they stand apart from Mussolini's empire. The Grand Mufti, living in exile, weighs summoning the Muslim world to oppose the British, potentially allying Muslims with Germany. The Italy episode serves as a warning to Germany's allies.

Lion of Judah Grand Mufti Jerusalem Haile Selassie Mussolini Italy Germany

Loss of twelve American bomber pilots announced

The report notes twelve American bomber pilots have been lost as ferrying planes across the Atlantic becomes an integral part of the war effort. The piece emphasizes that war costs men and that such losses were anticipated from the start.

Altho United States Atlantic

Stalin Now Premier and Party Leader in Russia

Stalin holds both the premiership and head of the communist party in Russia. The Soviet power appears centralized under a single leader, indicating the number of trusted subordinates may shrink as power concentrates.

Joseph Stalin Russia Communist Party

Government tax on matches sparks clever lighter workaround

A Pittsburg Headlight note says a tax on matches aims to boost revenue but tax experts may be misled, as someone likely to introduce a lighter that bypasses the tax.

Uncle Sam Pittsburg

Grainger program draws large KU audience in auditorium

A near record crowd attended a Grainger music program by the KU symphony orchestra and university glee clubs led by the composer at the KU auditorium. The event followed a university convocation by Dr. Sigmund Spaeth praising universal music appreciation.

University of Kansas Grainger K. U. Symphony Orchestra Sigmund Spaeth New York City K. U Kansas City Douglas County Lawrence Southpark Baldwin Eudora Model L. M. Bigsby F. M. String Joan H. E. Miles Neva Cook George Bigsby Ruth Clerice Katherine Kuester

Demonstration of the New Edi System Reports 25 Years Ago

A 25 years old newspaper item recalls a demonstration of the new Edi system. The report highlights early tech testing and public interest in the evolving editing and printing technology.

Stalin Moves to Premier Post as War Tensions Rise

In his weekly column Dewitt Mackenzie argues Stalin’s rise to Russian premier signals preparation for imminent crises. He cites potential U.S. entry, Germany’s Balkan moves, Ukraine access, and possible Far East diversions as drivers behind Stalin’s defencive leadership shift.

Postmasters Confirmed for Lebanon and Macksville

The senate confirmed Earl C. Biggs as postmaster at Lebanon Kansas and Florence E. Westgate as postmaster at Macksville Kansas.

Kansas Washington Senate Earl C. Biggs Lebanon Kan Florence E. Westgate Macksville

Town Clock Silent Two Weeks and City Council Actions

Forty years ago the town clock stopped for two weeks and the city paid a yearly sum to keep repairs up. The council, led by Mayor A L Selig, discussed hacks tax and other items including abolishing city physician, buying a two horse street sweeper, and appointing property appraisers. Daughters of Plymouth church elected officers at May 5 meeting.

E. I. Thomas Charles Ellis New York and Hancock Streets A. L. Selig J. E. Riggs J. C. Watts D. W. Littell Clark Griggs Daughters of Plymouth Church Robert Clark Edith Cole Lottie Skofstad Ada Briggs

Baldwin News Highlights Local Social and School Events

Mary Martin hosted the Monday Night club at her North street home. Baker High added Goal-Hi to the gym. Alpha Chi Omega held its second annual family picnic at the chapter house with 100 in attendance and guests from several cities. Baker and Paola trips, garden club visits, and hospital notes are noted along with a lost and found column.

Mary Martin Monday Night Club North &Th Street Dale Martin Kansas City Baldwin Baldwin Garden Club Kaw Valley Garden Club Lawrence Thomas A. Evans Emil S. Liston Alvin F. Baker Larry Hardin Roy Clary George Davis Inez Ross W. J. Williams Morrice Morgan Anna Kirby Baker Colered Omicron Alpha Chi Omega First Methodist Church Mont. Ballard Hutchinson Charles Frandsen Kan E. L. Gever Joseph P. Tufts Pittsburgh Pa Sarah Catherine Tufts F.C. Allen University of Kansas Baldwin High School Baldwin Music Club Merle Hitchcock Edward C. Allderdice J. H. Tunin Albion Okla A .E. Tunin Paola

Arizona Lab Life Between Carolyn and Leana

Carolyn and Bob settle into a high mountain Arizona lab village with Leana's jealousy simmering. Engineers, academics, and executives arrive to work on K-999 power. Leana hatches a bold plan to seize what she desires while Carolyn remains tethered by her jet duties.

Carolyn Blair Bob Leana Arizona Mrs. Tyler West Toronto Dr. Hale Robert Hale Leana Sormi Bob Hale Tylers Juso Boulder Dam New Rock Laboratory Tonto Peak Tonto Tonto, Jr Big Tonto Junior Merrivale Canby Massachusetts Institute of Technology O’mara University of Minnesota Harding and Treat Devereaux Detroit America Boulder City Leane Sormi

Local happenings shift through Clearfield and Welda

Roy Breithaupt shears sheep in Welda as Lyle Clark at Baldwin High School battles mumps. Measles spread locally as Duane Selzer recovers. A Lawrence vet visits a sick horse owned by George Breithaupt. Community members gather for quilting, showers, plays, and a spring concert at Eudora Salem church. Weekend visits and anniversaries dot the period with many relatives from Wellsville to Lawrence attending events.

Roy Breithaupt Welda Lyle Clark Baldwin High School Duane Selzer Lawrence George Breithaupt Harold Eberhart Eileen Hanselman Dorothy Hausman Eudora Knabe Charles Gerstenberger Weidensaul Jean, Williamson Oscar Broers Ted Brechelsen Wesley Deckwa Delores Dorothy Mae Minnie Haussman Clarence Hausman Tena Gabriel Paul Paula Lilly Chaney Nadine Emma Johnson Eunice Aleen Othia Buster Johnson Homer Clark Jean Patricia Darlene James Deay Louie Schendel Helen Johnny Otto Selzer Nadine Chaney Merrin Alexander St. Joseph Hallie Garrett Doris Kansas City Hanna Meeder Frs. Meeder Henry Deckwa Edward Deckwa Ann Joe Ona May Turner Anna Pooch Alberta Sturm Dan Sturm H. D. Brecheisen Charles Brechelsen Wichita la Vera Brecheisen G. L. Knabe W. W. Rodewalt Raymond Brecelsen Barbara Louise Wadsworth Hospital Rodewalt Kenneth Hanselman Edward Deckwa Eudora Salem Clearfield Church Edd Oberst Carl Plamm Dale Edwin Vergil Oberst Saundra Falls City Neb Phillip Brecheisen John Brechelsen A. If. Nels L. B. Mignot Wellsville Oscar Brechelsen Alvin Breithaupt Lena Breithaupt George Rohe Minnie Bell Walter Pooch Russell Rohe Louie Schellack Kan David Sturm John Sturm George

Radio Listings Across Stations May 7 and May 2

A dense schedule of radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and WRIEN covers talk news weather music and drama with names like Jack Armstrong Glenn Miller Kay Kyser and Gabriel Heatter. The guide lists interludes from 5:30 pm to 2:30 am including newscasts sports bulletins and orchestral performances.

Wren KMBC WDAF Jack Armatrong Cavaliers Tony Martin Manhattan Dr. Christian Bob Trout Star Theatre Eddie Cantor Pym District Atorner Northwestern Glenn Miller Orch Kay Kyser Mr. Meek Blue Barron Amos and Andy Colony Club Orchestra Bilany Ross Easy Aces Johnny Long Howard and Shelton WDAIF Lexington Orch Magic of Moule Paul Sullivan Wdaf—Star Gabriel Heatter Charlie Barnett WRIEN Chuck Foster Melody Treasure Club WDAK Muehlebach AP News Val Olmen Ace Brigade Glenn Garr Enric Madriguera Lionel Hampton N.B.C United Press News Press News Jack Armstrong Patie Aldrich Elmer Davis Major Bowes Wdaf—Music Hall the Nickel Man Don Allen Rudy Vallee Professor Quizz Fred Waring Lanny Ross Kmic Lincoln Orch WHIEN Natbc Wien Orchestra John Duffy Moonbeams Ikkmbc Caesar Petrillo Skinnay Ennis Dance

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