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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1941
Page
4
Pressure for Peace in the Roosevelt Era
The Hess incident sparks peace hopes via negotiation and calls for pressure on President Roosevelt to push for peace with Adolf Hitler. Negotiated peace is seen as surrender, with Germany’s power making promises unreliable and dangerous in the current moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Roosevelt
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Totalitarian Pressure In Education Across Europe And U S
Dr. Raymond Fosdick, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, notes that neutral countries face pressure to teach a totalitarian slant in political science and sociology. The trend extends beyond Europe and has affected teaching in the United States. Educators opposing indoctrination have faced criticism from self labeled liberals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Fosdick
Rockefeller Foundation
Hess Flight to Scotland Believed Not to Signal Break in War
An American observer in England suggests Hess’s arrival offers little value as a warning to the British and may prompt a new Nazi attempt against Britain. Despite distrust over his loyalties, many fear the flight signals Nazi solidarity or a future strike rather than a strategic breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Scotland
England
Kings Return as Croatia Reorganizes Under Puppet Crown
Reported yesterday Croatia will be reorganized into a kingdom with a prince from the House of Savoy on the throne. Hitler’s dominance would keep the king a puppet, while royal trappings resume and democratic rights are denied in a national socialist framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Croatia
House of Savoy
Italy
Hitler
War Machine Rolls On in Europe and Near East
The report says the Nazi war machine advances despite Allied setbacks and growing American industrial strikes. It notes an upcoming Near East attack and French Syria aid to Germany. It warns the French government is pressured to align with Berlin, with Vichy potentially doomed to follow Germany’s lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Near East
Syria
Vichy
Germany
Berlin
Portugal reassured on US island seizure policy
Senator George urged seizing island bases to ready for battle, alarm spreading to Portugal. Washington assured Lisbon that Azores Madeira and Cape Verde were not U S policy. With that reassurance, Portugal contemplates eastern threats and its own safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
United States
Portugal
Washington
Azores
Madeira
Cape Verde Islands
U. S
Russia Withdraws Recognition From Yugoslavia Norway and Belgium
A few weeks after a non aggression pact with Yugoslavia Russia withdraws recognition from the Yugoslav government and also from Norway and Belgium. London described the move as pleasing Germany without cost to Russia and a reminder that friendship pacts with Russia have not been reliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Yugoslavia
Norway
Belgium
London
Germany
Bombs Hit London's Landmarks as Parliament Meets
Bombs have levelled some London landmarks while the House of Commons is damaged and the Parliament meets in new quarters. A second meeting place is being prepared in case of further bombings, underscoring Britain's resilience amid war. Rudolf Hess and the Duke of Hamilton inquiry ties surface as Hess sought contact with the duke during his wartime flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Duke of Hamilton
Rudolf Hess
Scotland
Hess
Duke
R.A.F
Ban on Swiss Press in Unoccupied France Tightens
Vichy regime tightens censorship as Swiss newspapers are banned and Berlin collaboration grows, making uncensored French reading increasingly dangerous for citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Vichy
Berlin
Secret Student Clash At Cardman Ends In Threats
Dr. Van Horn investigates a tabloid fueled incident at Cardman University involving Paula Jeffers Chris Wentrich and Greek groups. Paula pledges to curb trouble while Van Horn warns of outside interests framing the tale as campus tensions rise before commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Wentrich
Dean of Women
Paula Jeffers
van Horn
Miss Jeffers
Miss Beggs
Paula
Chris
Kilo
Dr. van Horn
League
Cardman
Wentrich
Jenks
Kile
Paulie
Christopher
Sound Principles and Civic Duty in Editorial Appeal
A Letter to the Editor lauds a Journal-World editorial on spending secrecy and core ideals. The writer urges citizens and Governor Ratner to uphold principled governance and cites Esther and Mordecai as inspiration for timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
United States
Kansas
Ratner
Esther
Mordecai
Journal World Classifieds Market Pulse
The Journal World Classifieds page is described as the town’s busiest marketplace, reflecting high activity for listings and notices across categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Carranza agrees to contain northern Mexico unrest
General Carranza accepts a tacit understanding with General Obregon to show his forces can stabilize northern Mexico while American troops stay for now. Border security is believed adequate. only a major outbreak could threaten frontier towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Mexico
Scott
Obregon
C. H. Davis
George Griffith
Alden Trovillo
Edward Klein
Ethan Allen Smith
Herbert Bullene
H. B. Kibler
France faces new peril as Petain aids Nazi war effort
The war report warns that Germany may gain Syrian bases from Vichy France and threaten Britain and the Atlantic lifelines. Eden accuses Petain of granting transit rights in Syria while Roosevelt urges a rejection of collaboration. Weygand is named as potential rallying figure for colonial defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Syria
Britain
Washington
Roosevelt
Vichy
Petain
Near East
Hitler
Mediterranean
Dakar
Africa
Weygand
Illness of Mrs McKinley alters president’s travel plans
The danger to Mrs McKinley prompts the president to abandon state visits and return to Washington from San Francisco at the first opportunity. In the meantime plans for travel remain in doubt as health dictates. Local items note community business and civic actions in Fulton and Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Lawrence
Henley
J. C. Dodds
D. M. Morrison
Dodds and Morrison
Massachusetts Street
W. F. March
Merchants National Bank
Knights Templar of
Kansas
Salina
George B. Edgar
Selie T. Sweeney
Harry Dick
A. Henley
Topeka
Marshall
Baldwin News Highlights Socials Travel And Rotary Event
Merle Weible of Coffeyville returns from Minnesota to visit his Baker senior daughter Henrietta. Families from Madison Indianapolis and Lawrence attend visits in Baldwin. Rotary leader Harve Plumb a Baker graduate and former district governor dies. An inter city Rotary dinner features Robert Mitchell fresh from Sumatra at First Methodist hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Weible
Coffeyville
Minnesota
Baldwin
Henrietta
Baker
R. G. Hamer
Madison
Mary Louise
Betty Jean McGussy
Indianapolis
Ind
Wexter Arthur
Bertha Hemming
Dorothy
Orl Loree
Number Ten
Rebecca Grant
Tongzanoxie
Pearl Brohammer
Lone Star
Marian Votan
Lawrence
Camp Robinson
Little Rock
Ark
Harvey C. Plumb
Wellington
Plumb
Lura Woods
Harve
Rotary
Baldwin Rotary Club
Crippled’ Children’s Commission
Dexter
Arthur
Joan
Corabelle
Shirley Kay
Victor Schott
Donald
Robert
Fred Fowler
Schott
Perry
Glen Clark
Unity Farm
Kansas City
Ida Walden
Norma
Cooperette House
Charles C. Stephens
Charles G. Wilson
Richmond
Mark D. Ballard
J. C. Warnock
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Fellowship Hall
H. K. Ebright
First Methodist Church
Robert Mitchell
Sumatra
Fire alarm short sparks small early morning blaze at shop
A short in electrical wiring at the Permanent Wave shop on 943 Massachusetts Street triggered a fire alarm causing a minor incident. The fire department responded with a pumper truck and an aerial truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permanent Wave Shop
Massachusetts Street
Violin Professor Waldemar Geltch Speaks on Democracy and the Arts
University of Kansas violin professor Waldemar Geltch addressed the St. Joseph Kiwanis Club during yesterday noon meetings on democracy and the arts. Trainloads of livestock and used farm equipment have been sold via Journal-World classified advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Radio Listings for Friday May 16 and Saturday May 17
A dense schedule of radio programs across WREN KMBC and WDAF lists shows for Friday evening May 16 with a mix of news music and drama including The News, Information Please, The Kate Smith Hour, Death Valley Days, Your Happy Birthday and Hollywood premieres. The following day Saturday May 17 features American Day, the Safety Council program, Knickerbocker Play and marriage topics among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
WDAF
Andre Kostelanetx
Wdaf—Country Church
Behind the
Mike
Charles Dant
Orb
Joe and
Mabel
Little Jack Little
Ned Sparks
Wdaf—Orchestra
Ricardo
John Tompkins
Silver Theatre
Melody Ranch
Mom
Drew Pearson
Columbia Workship
Edgar Bergen
IKKBC
Helen Hayes
Joe Sandera
Orch
Ernest Lundeen
Jack Benny
Kmbc—Medical Society
Ray Kinney
WRIEN
Gabriel Heatter
Kmbc—World of
Musil
Muehlebach Or
AP News
Kmbc—Press News
Gary Nottingham
KXMBC
Ace Brigade
Moonbeams
Jack Armstrong
Kate Smith
Bob Trout
Ben Bernie
Kmbc—Playhouse
Uncle Walter
Nickel Man
Wren—Jenkins-Montgomery
Hollywood
al Pearce
N.B.C
Amos and
Andy
Fred Waring
Blue Barron
Lanny Ross
Howard and Shelton
Chez Paree
Wdaf—Star
Wr5&n
Sonny Dunham
Chuck Foster
Weather Man
Muehlebacher
Val Olmen
Glenn Garr
Skinnay Ennis
Lionel Hampton
United Press News
Wdaf—Safety Council
Pym
Linwood Cavaliers
Jean Cavelle
Knickerbocker
Birthday Club and Farm Bureau Meetings Around Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge notes report the Birthday Club meeting at Mrs. Oscar Powell's on May 1 with Mrs. Frank Johns assisting. A Mother's Day program is planned. Farm Bureau will meet May 23 at Mrs. F. B. Alford’s, with Red Cross work and a roll call on benefits received. Midland Grange held a recent meeting with a Home Night program and a Pomona Grange visit featuring a play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
East
Army Air Corps
Dayton
Ohio
Douglas MacArthur
Air Corps
W. C. Ellis
Lawrence
Brutus Hamilton
University of Kansas
Missouri
K. U
Douglas County
Manhattan
Christie Hepler
Opal Richardson
Frances Perkins
Lois Horrell
Juanita Webber
Martha Lou Perkins
Wilma Hartman
Dorothy Griffin
Fern Kasson
A. F. Ochse
Catherine
Martha
Lena Swinehart
Beverly Essick
Mary Nell Rankin
Helen June, Wise
Nancy Lee Nevin
Doris Dean Edmiston
Fleita Marie Penn
Florence Jean Eggert
Frances Jean Mee
Nancy Jean Johnson
Doris Dunkley
Virginia Austill
Birthday Club
Oscar Powell
R.F.D
Frank Johns
North Fifth
Farm Bureau
Alford
Gus Brune
Midland Grange
Midland Hall
Eh. C. Bussing
Charles Husted
W. H. Weeks
Katie Toms
Jack Toms
Johnnies Flanders Morgan
Wera
Pomona
N. D
Velma
Helen Stumbo
Clinton Park
Lafe James
Simon Brothers
Frank Leonhard
Fay Brown
Werence
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W. Co. Simmons
J. W. Murray
Dolph Simons
U.S.S. Washington
Philadelphia
America
Bill Jenks
Bill
Chapter
Dean Larson
NEA
Cadman
Iwdaf
Uncle Ezra
Wayne King
the Manhatters
Enric Madriguera
Ramon Ramos
Muehiebach Or
Nighthawks
Charity Barnett
Dance Orch
Press News
Warren Zimmerman
Amy Jean Edmiston
Mercyl Laessig
Elizabeth Ochse
New Hampshire Street
Baldwin News
Convenient Payments 911
Massa
Oak Ridge
J. F. Baker
Fred A. Bremer
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