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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1941
Page
6
A specialist’s rating increases to 66 per month until three months of service. The man volunteered, previously civilian tractor driver at the fort two months ago earning 1.23 per hour. As a soldier he now receives 21 per month for tractor driving. The Journal World Classified Page notes this bustling market.
Washington May 14 A group of senators opposed to the administration's foreign policy debated delaying a Senate showdown on the convoy issue until after President Roosevelt indicates whether to use the navy for convoy service. No decision was reached but Sen Tobey said a statement would follow. The bill would authorize government purchase of idle foreign ships in U S harbors and faces Senate action today. Wheeler said united against sending convoys, while others favored awaiting a presidential declaration before action. The president plans a major address May 27 and admin leaders expect quick committee passage of the ship measure.
Topeka May 14 UPI reports heavy Hessian fly infestation damaging wheat across the state. Chinch bugs appear in southeastern wheat, while favorable weather spurred extra growth and heading in many areas. Corn planting continues with some replanting after heavy rains. livestock condition described as good with pastures at their best since 1932.
New York on May 14 palmist Pi Josef Ranald says Rudolf Hess insulted him yet Hess appeared sane among Nazi leaders. Ranald notes Hess was highly superstitious, relied on stars and occult signs, and leaned on astrologer Erik Jan Hanussen during ascent to power. Berlin spokesman ridiculed Hess's astrology interest.
Topeka May 14 Attorneys for Dr S O Netherton of Olathe serving a life term for wife murder asked Governor Ratner's parole representative for more time to present new evidence in an executive clemency bid. Senators Arthur Stanley Jr and Charles Brenneisen Jr of Kansas City Kan said a railroad agent would testify a tramp fled the Netherton home Feb 24 1928. Parole attorney Donald Allen said he would lead the testimony next week. This is Netherton's fifth clemency petition. he entered the penitentiary Nov 21 1931.
William Holden shaved chest hair for a prizefight scene in Hollywood. He said women dislike hairy chests and director George Marshall gave two hours to regrow hair, finally using crepe makeup.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce elected five directors for three year terms at the Country club meeting. New directors are Paul Rogers Olin K Petefish and Bob Harrison with Herman Cohen and Pete Swartz rejoining. Retiring members include Glenn Kirby John E Stephens and Bob Rowlands. The group planned a pageant participation and a June 10 evening gathering at Wiedemann's.
The Lawrence company plans to out-rank rivals with Coronas Entrada by casting all Indian principal roles with Haskell students. Director John W. Judd announced ten trained youths, guided by Wesley Tallchie of Buffalo, N Y, will lead the group. Cast includes Primeaux Ponca City. Atwood Choctaw Okla. Arbuckle Chippewa Odanah Wis. Courtwright Mojave Needles. Brant Sioux Sisseton SD. Horsechief Pawnee Marmec ka. Green Iowa. Horton Kaw. Irwin Doctor Seneca Basom N Y. Sernat Iron Ponca Ponca City. One Black Otoe Red Rock Okla.
The Douglas County public welfare program shows April medical service costs totaling $2,152.50, with March at $2,230. It covers 5 389 cases including old age and aid to dependent children. Direct payments to medical providers totaled $1,347.50 for 5389 cases and $715 for 286 general assistance cases, plus $50 for county home care and $40 for four medical assistance cases.
Secretary of Agriculture Claude R Wickard will meet Kansas farmers in Hutchinson May 19 for a noon press luncheon at the Bisonte hotel hosted by Jack Harris publisher of the Hutchinson News and Herald. He will address a public meeting at 10 am in convention hall about the May 31 wheat marketing referendum.
Virginia Haskins soprano and Thaddeus Kozach pianist gave a standout Young American Artists recital in Lawrence drawing a larger crowd after Tibbetts cancellation. Haskins impressed with a lyric soprano and encores while Kozach delivered virtuosic Scarlatti, Paganini Variations, Liszt Funerailles, Smetana Polka, Chopin Nocturne, Stravinsky Dance with controlled power. Both artists depart for Chicago with Kozach to chase Los Angeles contest honors next month.
Kansas B P C E lodges hold three day convention in Winfield starting next Saturday. Registration Saturday ritualistic work Sunday business sessions and a parade Monday. Monday night barbecue planned at Fred C Clarke's Little Pirate ranch former Pittsburgh Pirates manager.
The Minnesota legislature passed a law granting free fishing licenses to old age assistance recipients, saving individuals one dollar and couples one dollar fifty. In Moberly Missouri Sergt Lynwood Earl Brammer transitions from civilian to army life with the same duties at Fort Leonard Wood MO and the same machine he used before.
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