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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1942
Page
4
Radio Surprises and Broadcasts During the Japanese Raid
Brig. Gen. James H. Doolittle led the surprise raid on Japan. American broadcasters halted for safety and faced hysteria as announcers relayed blow by blow updates. Japanese stations reacted without judgment and failed to warn their listeners in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Doolitle
Japan
Parliament ethics and timing in wartime invasions
The piece contrasts British critics of Churchill with allied military strategy. It warns against premature invasions and urges patience, arguing that the United Nations plan favors a deliberate, well-timed assault across the channel rather than rushed action. It emphasizes unity with Russia and the risk of a bloodbath if the moment is mishandled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Winston Churchill
Russia
Churchill
United Nations
King George Observes Training War Tactics
The article notes King George of England watching maneuvers where live ammunition was used. It describes desperate war conduct with bullets grenades and mortar shells in training sham battles. It argues casualties in training are preferred to heavy losses in first battles as troops learn to use cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
England
Reasons for rationing raise questions amid wartime talk
The piece questions gasoline rationing as a wartime policy, arguing many justifications seem ersatz. It argues gasoline and tires are surplus in some regions, warns rationing may reduce war-effort efficiency, and calls for clear explanations of policy aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Carlson
Washington
Congressman Hope
Axis War Production Peaks Hint at Axis Decline
The piece argues that limits on new American war material plants signal Axis powers may have peaked in war production. It notes Germany and Italy face diminishing room to grow while US and Soviet resources expand, and suggests Japan's growth margin is likely smaller than larger enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
United States
Russia
Japan
U-boat Crews Varied in Treatment of Survivors
Reports show U-boat officers sometimes expressed sympathy for shipwrecked survivors in lifeboats while others displayed lordly indifference or even machinegunned lifeboats. The account suggests some crews adhere to piracy-like traditions in the torpedo war.
Nostalgia for Horseless Carriages Theorized Again
A Kansan column recalls the old joke about the horseless carriage being a fad and suggests such forecasts may prove prescient after all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Farm tour set for May 26 by county agent
J A Terrell announces a full day farm tour on Thursday May 26. County superintendent C J Lane reports 161 rural students will graduate June 4 at Liberty Memorial high school. Chancellor Lindley will give the commencement address at Hiawatha High tomorrow night. Wyandotte sheriff’s force buys machine gun and tear gas. Birth announced at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Junior Twilight League officials plan season opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Terrell
Liberty Memorial High School
C. J. Lane
Jayhawk Plunge
George Docking
E. H. Lindley
University of Kansas
Hiawatha High School
Wyandotte County
Robert Reod
Indiana Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence Junior Twilight League
Carls
Former Resident Champions Parking Meters in Reader Letter
A reader recounts moving through Oklahoma City Topeka and Lincoln adopting meters with initial protests fading after trial. He argues meters attract shoppers and business, noting long practice shows meters win support and aid downtown parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Oklahoma City
Topeka
Lincoln
Kharkov Battle Is Coordinated Russian Offensive
The Kharkov action is a tactical, local Red Army thrust aimed at disrupting German lines and supply routes. Marshal Timoshenko’s forces report initial success with German losses in tanks and guns, while infantry impact appears limited. German counter moves threaten Soviet gains as fighting spans roughly 150 miles and Kerch peninsula gains attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kharkov
Caucasus
Caucasian
Hitler
Ukraine
Timoshenko
von Bock
Izyumbarenkova
Red Army
Kerch
Crimea
Altho
Kansas nominees district attorney and other local items
Fred Robertson of Kansas is named U S district attorney for Kansas by President Wilson. Wilson renews push for espionage law censorship. Kansas high school camp attendees include Edmund Learned and others at Elmdale. Mary Preyer to give piano recital in Fraser hall tomorrow. Dutton bridge south of No 6 schoolhouse being repaired. Eu Dora bridge painting contracts awarded. Walter Meiller seeks exhibition match in Lawrence. Kaw Valley butterfat price 38 cents a pound. 466 KU seniors to receive degrees on Monday, June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Robertson
Kansas
Wilson
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Edmund Learned
Paul Endacott
Herbert Olson
Robert Sterling
Harry Wilson
Phil Sterling
Elmdale
Kan
Mary Preyer
Carl Preyer
University of Kansas
Fraser Hall
Ee Washington Post
Dutton
Eudora
Walter B. Meiller
Lawrence
Kaw Valley
Fatally Harmed Woman Found Near Police Station
An excited caller reports a fatal injury in the alley outside the police station. Detective Bill Holland responds and returns with a severely harmed department store model, prompting investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bill Holland
Beauty blackout proposed by New Jersey hairdressers
Marcus Tushnet, president of the New Jersey Association of Master Hairdressers, urges a voluntary wartime beauty blackout every Wednesday for 3,614 shops to conserve powder and equipment for war industries and free customers for civilian duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N.J
Marcus Tushnet
New Jersey Association of Master Hairdressers
New Jersey
Tushnet
Phoenix City Manager Proud Of Police After Car Theft Recovery
Phoenix City Manager Don S. Scott praises the Phoenix police after his motor car stolen from in front of his office was recovered and returned before he missed it. The incident highlights quick police response and local crime control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix, Ariz
Don. S. Scott
Phoenix
Scott
Hutchinson teen wounded when gun misfires while examined
In Hutchinson Raymond Rutman 17 was shot three times by a gun he was examining accidentally discharged. The bullet creased his hand and chest and lodged in his arm. In Great Bend Miss Virginia DeMint notes Cheyenne Valley rural school had no girl students in the past year, last enrolled in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Kan
Raymond Rutman
Rutman
Great Bend
Virginia de Mint
Cheyenne Valley
Vitamins Lift Spirits of Aged Patients in Worcester
Six doctors at the Worcester State Hospital report that elderly patients in faded clothing and withdrawn mood were revived by vitamin B-1. After two months on the vitamin and a better diet, they grew neater, more sociable, and regained interest in personal appearance and family recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
American Psychiatric Association
Worcester
Mass., State Hospital
Promote President's Son Receives Temporary Marine Major Rank
Washington May 20 Captain James Roosevelt son of the President is set for temporary promotion to major in the Marine Corps among 310 captains named for advancement. The list also includes 11 officers likely POWs, including Captains Frank Cunningham Tharin of Washington D C and Herbert C Freuler of Orinda California. Tharin and Freuler were pilots with the Wake Island Marine aviation squadron, with Tharin sharing credit for sinking a Japanese light cruiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Roosevelt
Marines
Marine Corps
Frank Cunningham Tharin
D. C
Herbert C. Freuler
Orinda
Calif
Tharin
Freu
Pan American Clipper Service Enters Fourth Year
Pan American clipper service across the Atlantic marks its fourth year today as the only regular passenger link to Europe. It has carried 18 647 passengers over 673 ocean crossings and flown 3 161 959 miles without a single loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
New York
Europe
Lawrence area notes and scattered state events
Forty years ago J R Grenless is in Chicago on business G S Ewing traveled to Eudora H L Chambers of Lecompton visits Sheriff Myers goes to Topeka for legal duties A women's Republican club meets in Lawrence Mrs A N Dunakin hosts Sunday school from 4 to 6pm Place House gets new paint Four carloads of hogs ship from Lawrence to Topeka Hugh Blair lays a cement walk University gymnasium disbanded walking clubs formed Sidewalks to be laid in Baldwin this summer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Grenless
Chicago
G. S. Ewing
Eudora
H. L. Chambers
Lecompton
Sheriff Myers
Topeka
Women’s Republican Club
Lawrence
A. N. Dunakin
Hugh Blair
University
Baldwin
Davis Beaten in Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Primary
Unofficial returns show major figures in Pennsylvania politics split by party as U S Senator James J Davis loses to Edward Martin for the Republican gubernatorial nomination while F Clair Ross defeats Ralph Smith and Luther Hart for the Democratic nod. Voters turnout marks a light primary season with party leaders trading accusations of defense votes and war-era loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Edward Martin
Pew-Grundy Machine
U. S
James J. Davis
F. Clair Ross
David L. Lawrence
Faddis
Guy L. Moser
Reading
Daniel K. Hoch
Davis
Martin
Ross
Hart
Smith
Senate
Pearl Harbor
Bundles for America Plans Bridge and Bingo Party
Plans for a community bridge and bingo party were approved at a Bundles for America meeting in the workroom. Mrs. Bruner announced event details and prize stock, with Junior Red Cross help for table and prize collection. Door prizes include a five pound sugar tin and homemade preserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundles For America
Vo. K. Bruner
Warwick Benedict
J. R. Payne
Benedict
Henry Werner
Red Cross
V. K. Bruner
Seaver Owen
Maxine Walker
Zerelda
A. H. Turney
Lawrence
Clifford D. Dean
Harold Fisher
Douglas County Commissioners
R. G. Mahieu
America
Kansas City
Douglas County
Caribbean Crisis Fans Out on Dutch Island
Four visitors arrive on a Dutch West Indian island to trouble Bill Talcott, a six year branch manager for an American chemical firm. Halsey, his successor, an auditor, accuses Bill of a large shortage. Detective MacDowell is flown in to return Bill to the States if irregularities are found. June Paterson, cousin of Bill’s late roommate, joins. A renegade skipper lands two smuggled refugees. MacDowell is knocked unconscious when his interference provokes a hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Talcott
Halsey
Bill
MacDowell
June Paterson
June
Senorita June Paterson Faces Escape on a Ghosted Island
A tense escape on a gray schooner ends with Leonard Halsey seizing control. Captain Jackson is overpowered as Talcott yields authority, and June Paterson and companions reveal papers confirming identities of Martha Swenson and Professor Albert Constantine.
Baldwin News Collage of Local Events and Personal Visits
Baldwin residents hosted and attended a series of social and civic events. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barnett at a sub district funeral directors meeting in Wellsville, visits by Rev. Donald F. Ebright from India, and lectures in Fellowship hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Barnett
Wellsville
Barnett
Earl F. Martin
Kansas City
Baldwin
Grace
Black
Donald F. Ebright
Cawnpore
India
Homer K. Ebright
Fellowship Hall
Betty Kempton
State Teachers College
Hays
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Alpha Chi House
Harold W. Guest
Iola
Kiwanis Club
Guest
State Defense Bond Committee
Bethany Hospital
Kan
Marie Danley
Harper
Double L Farm Bureau
Ralph Kalb
Fred Davis
Clarence Dwyer
Donald Pearson
Rose Mary Dwyer
Elizabeth Pearson
Baldwin Farm Bureau
Frank Beals
Howard Kalb
George Davis
Preston Querry
Wichita
J. S. Hockensmith
Bureau
Dean Grace Irwin
Annabel Newton
Lakeside
Baldwin Lake
Radio Programs Schedule for May 20 to 21
Radio listings show WREN KMBC WDAF programs by half hour from 5:30 p.m. May 20 through 12:00 a.m. May 21 including The Lone Ranger Quiz Kids Gabriel Heatter Eddie Cantor Bob Chester Orch Ramona Glen Miller’s Orch and Sign Off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
Terry and the Pirates
WDAF
Jack Armastrong
Star and _ Stripes
Brewster Boy
Hawke Keane
Nelson Eddy
Manhattan
Midnite
Dr. Christian
Walter
Shirley Temple
Eddie Cantor
Ransom Sherman
K.C
Toledo
Kay Kyser
Frank Parker
Gabriel Heatter
Amos and
Andy
Ramona
Glen Miller
Orch
H. ¥. Kaltenborn
Bob Chester
Melody Treasure Chest
Cavaliers
Claude Thornhill
Wdai Moonbeams
Tommy Tucker
WDAKF
Muehlebach
Neil Bondshu
Will Osborne
WDAP
Wren—Lum
Abner
Terry and
the Pirates
Tack Armstrong
Salue
Stars and Stripes
WDAIF
Fred Waring
Harry Horlick
the World Today
Wdaf—Newsroom
Alf Pearce
Maudie
WDAPF
Easy Aces
Celebrity Theatre
Melody Time
Aldrich
Dorothy Thompson
Ne.c
Major Bowes’ Pym
Music Hall
Big Town
KMEBC
People’s Platform
Rudy Vallee
Naval Aviation
Wdaf-A.pl
Wkmbru
Stan' Kenton
WDA
Moonbeams
Chariie Spivak
Val Ernie
WDAK
Moon River
U.P
A.P
KMBCC
Desoto Teen Marine Missing After Philippines Service
The first casualty notice from Johnson County reports Eugene Franklin, a Marine in the Philippines area, missing. He enlisted five years ago in high school, spent much of his service in China, and was evacuated from Shanghai before hostilities. He is survived by his parents two sisters and his paternal grandfather. He was home on furlough during service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
United States Armed Services
Carol Franklin
DeSoto
Eugene
Philippines
China
Shanghai
Japan
A. G. Naylor
Thelma
Tonganoxie
A. T. Broveak
Broveak
Naylor
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West 44Th St
Michigan Ave
Baltimore Ave
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Associated Presa
Sreene
Audit Bureau of Circulations
United States of America
United America
Dewar
Warnnamee
DeWitt MacKenzie
Fred Vanderischmidt
Secretary of
Labor
BY Eaton K. Goldthwaite
NEA Service, Inc
Captain Jackson
Senorita
Juan
Leonard Halsey
Tomas
Sebastien
Talcott
Jackson
Abias
Jane Paterson
Martha Swenson
Albert Constantine
Black Tomas
Baldwin News
Walter Bailey
Iva Clark
Rochester
N. Y
Clara Beach
Alfred E. Leach
Lois Craig
Lawrence Rink
Ted Brown
Craig
George Marquardt
West Baldwin
Optometrist
B. G. Gustafson Glassee
Rexall
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