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.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1941
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The senate confirmed Earl C. Biggs as postmaster at Lebanon Kansas and Florence E. Westgate as postmaster at Macksville Kansas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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