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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1941
Page
4
A biblical verse excerpt from Isaiah 35 7 speaks of a dry land becoming a pool. The text envisions the thirsty land turning to springs of water and the habitation of dragons filled with grass reeds and rushes.
The federal social security chair insists Kansas must keep welfare payments secret or lose five million dollars in federal aid. A letter to Governor Rattner argues the social security board will not budge, urging Kansas to accept secrecy to preserve local self government and avoid further Washington-driven conditions.
The premier of Iraq who led an uprising against the British left Baghdad after his movement failed to gain support. The British may restore the friendly government, keeping control of Iraq oil. The outcome hinges on whether British or axis oil flows from the wells, with global war implications if axis oil emerges.
British raids on Norwegian islands reveal German civil power in Norway is unable to quell resistance. Norwegians, kept under Nazi control, remain determined to seize a chance to strike back, believing recent hardships could be reversed when opportunity arises.
Admiral Land’s statement suggesting only a small percent of American goods vessels were lost creates confusion, but the broader view holds that the risk to England’s war effort remains serious. Keeping seas open to Nazi raiders is unlikely, so American convoying remains a crucial issue to sustain England’s resistance.
The movement to resume US French North Africa trade aims to loosen ties with the Nazis, but belief persists that Nazis are already entrenched in the region. Moral decline in occupied and unoccupied France threatens French possessions in Africa, with De Gaulle loyalists the main dissenters.
A second shipment of 12 500 tons of American flour has arrived in France lowering the American surplus. The French welcome the aid and Germany has no objections to American food reaching France. The senders did not intend to ease German position in Europe.
A treasury official assures the nation that proposed tax increases will raise about 3.5 billion dollars in revenue and not be an undue burden. Many taxpayers disagree and feel the burden remains unavoidable and heavy despite assurances.
The Italian government plans penalties for defeatists, and would have ample material to act on if reports from Italy are accurate.
A woman from Almena plaindealer laments the aggravation of a broken device at home and blames a husband for the trouble in a brief local notice.
The piece restates Churchill’s view that Tobruk in Libya and Crete in the Aegean are vital anchored outposts. It notes Tobruk’s harbor and air base role and Crete’s location controlling access to the Near East, arguing their defense shapes Allied shipping and offensive potential.
The International Chamber of Commerce defined new guiding principles for leaders to push global recovery, urging open review of war debts if justified by changing economies, plus demands for lower armaments, tariff fairness, private business operation, and tighter national budgets.
Twenty five years ago President Wilson mobilized the militia from Texas Arizona and New Mexico to handle a border disturbance. The move underscored federal authority amid unrest along the frontier.
A nostalgic look at a bygone era contrasts the pen as a symbol of knowledge and influence with the evolving power dynamics of media and literacy. The piece reflects on how printing, journalism, and public discourse shaped communities over decades.
Kelly the police dog at Fort Leavenworth earns praise as one of the smartest pets to join the service. He travels with his master, sleeps near cooks' barracks, and follows military personnel between camp spots, waking briefly at a khaki clad sight.
About 50 Salvation Army officials visited Fort Crook and were invited in for coffee and doughnuts by army officers, sharing a friendly afternoon.
Two men robbed James Sarn, an elevated railway station agent, after taking 15 dollars. They forced him to open a safe and hand over two bags they believed held nickels. The bags contained 861 telephone slugs, a mistaken haul for the thieves.
Elizabeth Tidball of Denver Cole will visit Polo Missouri Friday and Cameron with Mrs. McGlumphy and Mrs. Horn. Mark Griggs editor of Yours For Success at Parsons Ran. first issue reached Baldwin. Baccalaureate sermon by Dr. James S. Chubb for Stillwell graduates. May meeting of Baldwin AAUW at Stonehall with senior girls and Baker University. May Pole centerpiece and talks by Grace Irwin. Various campus and community activities noted including plays, Mother's Day event by PEO chapter CK, and local music week opening at Hiawatha Methodist Church with Prof. William C. Rice as tenor soloist.
Woodstock residents share news of Mrs Spray recovering after goiter surgery in Kansas City weeks ago She has returned home to start convalescence Harry Wellman visited Mrs Howard Wellman and family while Mrs Dan Petrie and children stayed with her parents Charley Means and family at McLouth Several Wright family members from Los Angeles Topeka Emporia and St Francis visited and Mrs Wright will move to Topeka to live with daughter Mae Wright The Neighborhood Circle meets at Mrs William Nowaks Thursday The paper asks if readers know 76 percent of subscribers read the classifieds daily.
Leana Sormi devises a murder plan against Carolyn using a radio receiver, dynamite, and a hidden sending device. She aims to lure Carolyn into a shaft while Bob Hale arranges a ride for a date. The tale builds toward a tense trap.
Leana Sormi plots to blow up the X-999 by timing Carolyn Tyler’s entry into the old mine shaft. She prepares with a hidden transmitter and plans to confront Robert Hale, while posing as a companion during a riding outing. Carolyn senses danger as Leana sets her trap for 6 pm near Mummy Ridge.
Radio listings for Friday May 9 and Sunday May 11 show a dense, station by station rundown of programs across WREN KMBC WDAF. Included are news, music variety shows, orchestras, comedies, dramas, and grand opera events with multiple hosts and times.
A dense rundown of radio programming across WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations. Includes time slots from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM featuring programs such as Mothers Day, Dear Mom, Star Spangled Theater, Inner Sanctum Mystery, Wall Street and news segments with multiple orchestras and hosts listed.
Union pie supper in Baldwin drew many visitors including Mr and Mrs Harry Strong Wanda and the Boehle families. Numerous visits to and from Ottawa Topeka Lawrence and Magerton marked a busy period with church group meetings 4 H club gatherings and family dinners. Read the Journal World classified wage for bargains.
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