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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1941

Page

2

Eden Warns Japan Britain Will Not Ease Restrictions

Foreign Secretary Eden told Parliament Britain will not ease economic restrictions on Japan unless Tokyo recognizes British rights in China. He said instructions were sent to the British ambassador in Tokyo and noted talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka. Eden also voiced sympathy for Syrian independence and described reinforced British forces in Iraq while denying any threat to Iran.

London Eden Japan China Tokyo Robert Leslie Craigie United States Joseph C Grew Matsuoka House of Cannons Britain Syria Suez Asia Minor Iraq Iran

Rudolf Hess Fed On Strict Diet In British Confinement

Report says Rudolf Hess at a British retreat receives highly scrutinized meals. Guards and a regiment captain oversee care as Hess, described as cranky about food, endures a routine of limited, compressed rations and frequent reading from an emergency library.

Rudolf Hess Hess Emer

New York School Program Showcases Student Performances

In a New York assembly Raymond Tuttle presided as fifth and sixth graders sang All Glory Land and Honor The Guardian Angel Legend Worship directed by Mabel Barnhart. Piano and cornet solos featured multiple students with accompaniment by Donna Lee Cooke and the New York school orchestra led by William Leech.

New York Raymond Tuttle Mabel Barnhart Guardian Angel Freddie Wright Anna Marie White Jeannettie Cox Dona Lee Dunham Wilma Fairbanks Barbara Corel Janice Orender Barbara Jehle Judy Jones Bonnie Stansbury Nancy Summer Delbert Johnson Shirley Stewart Thesa Rudolph Donald Cooke Donna Lee Cooke Nancy Jeromé Nancy Bignall New York School Orchestra William Leech Naida Craig Phyllis Fultz Herbert, Taylor Richard Stewart Robert Brown Llewellyn Gulley Clinton Laughlin Joe Hickock

Problems and role of bank note issuance in American banking

The text outlines the core issues in bank note issuance namely ensuring soundness and acceptability while creating elastic supply to adjust money. It notes the early U S bank issued notes as money, and describes centralized control by the United States Bank allowing it to reject notes from other banks if deemed unsound, with a period of sound financial conditions during its charter years.

America United States United States Bank

Bargains on Classified Page in Journal World

A reader-friendly rundown of local bargains appears on the Journal World classifieds page. Shoppers can compare prices on items such as furniture appliances and clothes with listings arranged by category and price range.

Journal-World

Parachute Pioneer Lieut Robert Corey Visits Lawrence

Lieut Robert Corey, early U S parachutist and Lawrence native, on leave visiting his mother Mrs Erna Corey. A key figure in the 601st Parachute Battalion, he helped organize the unit at Fort Benning and was later promoted to Supply Officer for the 501st Battalion.

Robert Corey U. S. Army Lawrence Erna Corey First Army R.O. T.C Pioneer Corey

Fine Arts Banquet Highlights KU honors and remarks

At the University of Kansas fine arts banquet, Dr. Earl E. Harper urged studying fine arts amid today’s heavy armament programs, linking art to noble ideals during upheaval. Toastmaster Karl Kuersteiner, greetings from Chancellor Deane Walott, and presentations by Alice Moncrieff and Louis Weinberg followed.

Earl E. Harper School of Fine Arts University of Iowa Iowa City University of Kansas Karl Kuersteiner D. M. Swarthout Fine Arts Charles Sanford Skilton Rosemary Ketcham Deane W.malott Olin Downes Fine Alice Moncrieff Louis Weinberg Virginia Scott Topeka Delta Phi Delta Patty Lockwood Atchison Ben Mantz Kansas City Harry Stockton Joe M. Williams Liberty Memorial ‘High School

Lawrence News Briefs Mention Local Landowner and Past Era

A Lawrence segment notes a southbound truck convoy of the 6th Re connaissance Troop passing through at dawn. Tom B. Wilson, Kaw Valley farmer and TWA board chairman, is profiled in Charles Driscoll’s New York Day by Day column. The Stevenson agency reports Flora Schrader selling her North Lawrence home at 780 Elm to LeRoy Alexander. The Round Corner drug firm donates old fixtures for display at KU’s 75th anniversary exhibit, including antique drug furniture and a 1866 drug store setup praised by Dean Allen Reese.

Tom B. Wilson Kaw Valley T.W.A Charles Driscoll New York Wilson Williamstown Driscoll Airway Terminal Ben Wilson Eli Wilson Lawrence The Stevenson Real Estate and Insurance Agency Flora Schrader 780 Elm Street North LeRoy ‘Alexander Kansas Public Service Company Round Corner Drug Company University School of Pharmacy Allen Reese

Welfare staff to take merit exam in Topeka Saturday

Mildred D. Watson county welfare director and all county welfare department caseworkers will travel to Topeka on Saturday to take a merit system examination. Employees must pass to keep their jobs.

Mildred D. Watson County Welfare Department Topeka Welfare Department

Missouri House OKs cross-state turnpike bill

The Missouri House passed a bill to create a cross-state turnpike from St. Louis to Kansas City. The measure won approval by 110 to 7 and was sent to the Senate.

Jefferson City House Senate St. Louis Kansas City

German Troops Reach Syria by Plane

German personnel have arrived by plane in Syria as of May 14, according to unofficial but reliable information received today.

Syria Cairo

Acadia Lodge Special Communication May 15

Acadia Lodge No 9 A F A M announces a special communication Thursday May 15 at 7 pm. Work to be conducted in the second degree. All fellow craft and master masons urged to attend. Alfred H Sluss W M John H Parker Secretary Adv.

Acadia Lodge No F. C M. M Alfred H. Sluss John H Parker Adv

Broadcast Duel Over Hess Flight Reveals British War Commentary

BBC coverage records a split view on Rudolf Hess's aborted flight and its meaning for Nazi leadership. Churchill hints at a broader German fissure while Hess speaks from a military hospital under guard. Observers debate whether the episode signals escape, a peace bid, or hidden agendas.

House of Commons BBC Hess Third Reich Germany Churchill Hitler Augsburg Bavaria Scotland Foreign Office

University of Kansas Home Arts Conference Invited Men

Men invited to attend sessions of the home interests conference at the University of Kansas Friday and Saturday. Lee Gemmell announced the event open to all interested in home arts with programs by University staff. Miss Marjorie Whitney will preside, with Harold G. Ingham giving the welcoming address and speakers including Maud Ellsworth Gladys Bate Bernard Kragier G. W. Stratton Olza Hoesly Esther Twente Dr W Henry Merritt and Viola Anderson.

University of Kansas Lee Gemmell University Extension Division Department of Home Economics Department of Design Extension Division Marjorie Whitney Viola Anderson

Hess Case Angles Rome May 14

Reports from Rome Berlin and New York describe Rudolf Hess cases and wartime events. Newsreels show Hess at the Augsburg plant May 1 and British radio plans for a Hess broadcast remain undecided. London announces exhibition of the Messerschmitt 110 wreckage during upcoming weapons week.

Rome Rudolf Hess Fuehrer Adolf Hitler Berlin Messerschmitt Augsburg New York London Britain

Axis Forces Thrown Back on Egyptian Frontier

British headquarters reported Axis troops in the Egyptian frontier having withdrawn to their original positions as of May 14, signaling a reversal of gains in the Cairo sector.

Cairo Egypt

Militants Endure Harassment by British Forces Near Salum Area

Fighters hold positions to the south and west of Salum as they report continuous harassment from British troops, detailing ongoing clashes and the strain on local defenses.

Salum

Rain Pushes Back Early Baseball Action Across Leagues

Baseball results text shows multiple games with postponements due to rain including Kansas City at Milwaukee and Boston at Chicago. In New York action Charley Ruffing allowed six hits but Indians hit three homers to beat the Yankees 11 to 4. Cronin hit a grand slam in Boston’s 10 to 7 win over Chicago. Games in St. Louis at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Cincinnati also listed with various scores and incomplete lineups.

American Association Kansas City Milwaukee New York Charley Ruffing Cleveland Indians Yankees Gene Desautels Clarence Campbell Gee Walker Mobell Cleveland Harder Desautels Ruffing Dickey Boston Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Chicago Dietrich Appleton Ross Tresh Dickman Newsome Judd Peacock St. Louis Philadelphia R. Harris Grace Hadley Dean Potter and Hayes Troit Gorsica Thomas Tebbetts Sandra Nati Brooklyn Cincinnati Wyatt and Owen Derringer E. Riddie Hutchings Lombardi Pittsburgh Hughes Johnson Bruner Hoerat Beck Livingston Strincevich Dietz Bauers Klinger Baker Davis Ace York

Rev P Inman to Speak at Church of God Tonight

Rev P Inman district manager for a tire company will address the Church of God tonight at 7 45 about his conversion in McAllen Texas and leaving the liquor business. He plans to become a full time minister soon and will share his story as the church invites the public to attend.

P. Inman Church of God McAllen Tex Mr. Inman RE. E. Kardatzke Inman

Tickets on sale for spring musical at Fraser theater

Tickets go on sale tomorrow in Greenhall for the spring musical On With the Show by the K U dramatics department at Fraser theater. It will be presented next Monday Tuesday and Thursday with reservations via calling K U 174.

Greenhall K. U. Dramatics Department Fraser Theater K. U. 174

Breach of Faith Claim Against FCC In Radio Ruling

Mark Ethridge announced resignation as President and Roosevelt's investigator said the federal communications commission breached faith with its order mandating drastic changes in the broadcasting industry's internal structure.

St. Louis Mark Ethridge Roosevelt Federal Communications Commission

Wheat Futures Rally on Higher Loan Schedule Hints

Wheat futures jumped nearly four cents as Congress may approve a loan schedule higher than last season. May corn closed at 92 3/4 cents with grains broadly firm and the market near its year high.

Kansas City Congress

Women Bring Resolution to White House on Pacifist Plea

Nearly 500 women from New York and nearby states arrived by special train and planned to visit the White House to urge President Roosevelt to keep American boys from fighting on foreign soils.

Washington UPI New York White House Roosevelt

Eudora Social Roundup Spans Families and Visits

Mrs. Carol Gerstenberger of Wichita visits her parents the Kindreds for Mother's Day. Numerous Kansas residents from De Soto Topeka Lawrence and Kansas City converge for dinners and family gatherings. A birth is announced in Lawrence and several local visits wrap up with notable weekend hospitality.

Carol Gerstenberger Wichita Leslie Delbert Eisele Robert Eisele Roberta Louise Gus Bohnsack Roseanna Schellack Fred Schellack DeSoto Jacob Schellack Schellack Will Stadler Toneka Lawrence Frank Sommer Katherine Reetz Fall Leaf Sarah Hausman George Jennings Clem Zillner Virginia Lee John Sommer Topeka Will Ralph Bohnsack Nancy Lee Kansas City Clifford Steffen Overland Park Gladys Bond Lecompton Alvin Bond

Market News Chicago May 14 Wheat Price Jump

AP report from Chicago notes a price ad vance of almost five cents a bushel that lifted May wheat above 1.01 dollars, signaling a strong intraday rally.

Chicago

Flour market rises as loan rate bill advances

In trading today investors and mills pushed flour prices higher amid anticipation of congressional approval of a loan rate increase for new crop. Wheat futures climbed to four year highs with May at 1.01% and July near 99% gains. Kansas City livestock markets showed mixed gains with hogs 5-10 higher and cattle and sheep varying by grade as buyers eyed tightening supplies.

Lawrence Daily Journal-World State of Kansas County of Dougla Natalie Harttmann Frances Louise Schellhorn Floyd Schellhorn Marguerite Schellhorn Woodcock Richard L. Schellhorn Herman B. Schellhorn Bertha Natalie Schellhorn Lawrence National Bank of Wrence Kansas Hugo Schellhorn Christian Lane Lawrence Hugo Schelthorn Gorrill Asher

Estimated Livestock Receipts Show Tomorrow’s Totals

Official estimates list cattle 1 100 calves 250 hogs 3 000 sheep 5 000 for tomorrow. The figures reflect likely market supply across livestock categories in the upcoming trading day.

Kansas City USDA

Wheat and feed prices in Kansas City market report

Kansas City market report lists wheat prices with several grades and futures figures for May, July, and September. Corn, oats, rye, barley prices shown with varying quality grades and futures, alongside a Kansas City hay market summary for No. 1 to No. 3 grades and alfalfa pricing.

Chicago Potato Market and Markets at a Glance

Arrivals 136 on track 312 total U S shipments 1 078 Idaho Russet Burbanks U S No 11 50 55 Minnesota and North Dakota Cobblers U S commercials 65 Early Ohios U S commercials 66 Bliss Triumphs U S commercials 81 00 Markets at a Glance New York May 14 Irregular rails decline Bonds Irregular rails under pressure Foreign exchange Firm Canadian dollars sag Cotton Strong demand from farm bill passage Sugar Steadier Metals Steady copper futures improve Wool tops Higher trade and spot house buying Wheat Sharply higher loan legislation spurs buying Corn Higher loan program Flags 10 higher top 9 10 Cattle Light steers and yearlings

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City USDA Chicago U. S Idaho New York Senate

Kansas City Prices Report May 14 AP data

Price figures for eggs poultry and butter circulate in Kansas City with current receipts. Eggs firsts 21 and 20. Hens 144 and 174. Broilers 15 and 16. Springs 16 and 18. Old roosters 10 and 11. Geese 7. Ducks 8 and 14. Tom turkeys 12 and 15. Hen turkeys 14 and 16. Butter creamery 34. Butter No 1.

Kansas City Hay Market Hay Prairie Springs

Wall Street Feels Pressure From Labor Rumors May 14

Stocks showed uneven action with railroad shares slipping while carriers traded about half a point below yesterday. Meager volume around 350000 shares and a firmer steel market marked the day as lawmakers voted to back government loans on key commodities, lifting cotton futures and shifting sentiment. Bethlehem Steel led gains on the upside while several majors fell.

Wall Street New York

Local Market Prices Report for Grains and Livestock

Grain prices list wheat 84 yellow corn 60 white and mixed 58. Butterfat values No 135 No 232. Poultry quotes hensinger four pounds twelve over four pounds sixteen roosters six eight springs thirteen sixteen. Eggs at 18. Hogs priced at 8.70.

Hensinger

Government Bonds Close on New York Exchange

United States government bonds traded in New York on May 14, led by Treasury 4s with a closing around 119.20. The AP report lists 4s trading between 52 and 47 with this final price.

Government New York U. S New York Stock Exchange Treasury

Bonds in Swing at Republic Steel Probed for Irregularities

Irregular bonds involve Republic Steel, J. Case, International Harvester, Pat Morris, Western Union and Sperry. Details remain unclear as investigators review possible misconduct.

Republic Steel J. Case International Harvester Pat Morris Western Union Sperry

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