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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1941
Page
4
A brief devotional note quotes Isaiah 49 10 promising mercy and guidance by springs of water, emphasizing spiritual nourishment and protection. The item frames scripture as a guiding message for readers seeking comfort and direction.
The Hess escape reverberates through Germany and the world as Nazi officials claim mental imbalance while Britain reports he is physically injured after bailing out of a Messerschmitt. Analysts weigh the possibility of a purge or a rift in the Nazi leadership as the mystery of his flight unfolds.
The Hess flight raises questions about a rift in Nazi leadership and the mental state of Rudolf Hess. Analysts note Hess's close ties to Hitler and influence on Nazi policy, with speculation whether he fled, was on a mission, or acting under a higher will. The incident unsettles Germans and allies alike.
The French government denies news access to a New York correspondent for ten days after he noted Joan of Arc held an immortal niche in history for refusing to collaborate with occupying forces.
The star Lawrence Fibbett again misses a scheduled date provoking audience disappointment. The remark suggests the public might be spared further letdowns if such figures were twins.
Prof Raymond J Eastwood of the University of Kansas drawing and painting department will donate thirty percent of sales from his current Spooner Thayer museum exhibition to Bundles for Britain. He also pledges thirty percent from portraits commissioned this month. The Spooner Thayer collection features landscapes and portraits, some having just returned from a prior showing.
Boston gallery shows Professor Eastwood works including dune scenes from Cape Cod and several figure paintings from his Provincetown studio. A full length portrait of Shirley Tholen reflects 1865 period dress for a 75th anniversary celebration. Bundles for Britain support noted by Lawrence organizers.
United States Ambassador Leahy met with Marshal Petain in Vichy to discuss the international impact of Darlan's conference with Adolf Hitler. The talks centered on American interests in Europe with food aid to France expected to be on the agenda. Petain had not yet conferred with Darlan on the Hitler meeting.
General Douglas MacArthur outlined immediate mobilization plans to a war policies panel after the federal council of churches protested that heavy war preparations could threaten national security. The event followed other Lawrence Kansas news including a Future Farmers of America charter filing at Kansas Agricultural College and a successful National Hospital day observance at Memorial hospital and the Elizabeth home for nurses. Chamber of Commerce banquet at Eldridge Hotel drew 200 attendees with Conrad H. Mann of Kansas City as speaker and new officers installed. Paul Doumer was elected thirteenth president of the French Republic at 74, Aristide Briand withdrawing after a first ballot trail.
The army reorganization bill sets peace strength at 205000 with expansion to 254000 in war. Major George T. Langhorne leads the Eighth cavalry in a Mexico raid-surprise operation against Glenn Springs defenders. Mexico front and Lawrence developments are noted along with other local items.
Neodesha couple Howard and wife dine with Stewart family in Baldwin. Kansas City guests visit Baker alumni for Mother's Day events. Dinners in Lawrence feature Opal Kaiser A Kinzer Gladys Kinzer and others. Funeral of Mrs Don S Colt held in Baldwin with relatives from Kansas City and Baltimore present.
Wesleyan defeated McPherson College 884 to 4245 in a dual track meet at Salina. Wesleyan won 11 of 15 first places, led by strong sprint and distance performances.
Paula and Tony discuss leaving Cardman College as they climb Cardman Arch and reflect on what the campus has meant. Chris joins them with a brooding mood, while Paula worries about Chris’s tendency for risk and their futures beyond the campus. The scene ends with Chris's vow to pursue his own path.
A cryptic puzzle list names Ferdinand de Lesseps as the canal builder with clues for silver 13, metallic rock, large room, moist, ecru, and other terms. Vertical and horizontal entries include explanations for coats of mail, African colonists, and various abbreviations, peppered with historical references and wordplay.
Forty years ago the article notes President McKinley was provided with unambiguous evidence of universal desire among the people in New Mexico.
About 12 750 Kansas men aged 21 from the October 16 draft are expected to enroll for a year of service if Washington plans to register on July 1 take effect. Maj. R F Montgomery Kansas selective service director notes about 18000 Kansas boys reach 21 yearly. statistics show 914 months would total 12750.
In Whitewater Kansas on May 13, Dave McCune aged 62 and his sister Bertha McCune were injured when gas accumulated in the basement of their large farm home exploded. They were taken to a Wichita hospital for treatment of injuries.
Radio listings show stations WREN KMBC and WDAF airing a dense lineup from 5 30 PM through midnight including programs such as Get Goin Musical Clipper Newscasts Sportscasts and orchestral shows. Notable names include Jack Armstrong Bob Trout Glenn Miller Eddie Cantor Lanny Ross Sonny Dunham and Enric Madriguera among others with multiple feeds and cross channel overlaps.
A Lawrence crowd welcomes singer Lawrence Tibbett at Union Station where Lord Halifax arrives on the same train. A woman declares she cares more for the singer than the diplomat, and Tibbett invites her to shake hands. In Yreka California Elmer Jordan on a weed crew loses his shoes to a chemical blast. He is hospitalized in Scott Valley.
The winger-longer club in Ottumwa has been shuttered by the sheriff and its license revoked by township trustees for allegedly violating closing hours.
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