Hoover Calls for War Powers and Cautions on Freedoms
New York May 21 Herbert Hoover urged total war mobilization with president Roosevelt holding dictatorial powers as he warned economic liberty would shrink during war While urging safeguards against postwar tyranny Hoover favored allowing sixth columnists space for discussion He predicted axis raids on American plants and a 1948 rise to 22.5 million additional soldiers and workers and hinted at a labor draft
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New York
CPI
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
Hoover
National Industrial Conference Board
Robert P. Patterson
Paul V. McNutt
Winning Is a Habit for John Ehrlich
John Ehrlich the Topeka born cellist and a sophomore at the school of fine arts adds another first place to his long list of awards. He won the Ada Rob arts Scholarship of 100 dollars from the Kansas City Mu Phi Epsilon chapter for the region’s outstanding instrumentalist or vocalist. Ehrlich previously won national contests in Omaha and Kansas City and the Heart of America contest earning a 75 dollar KU Music Camp scholarship. He has received Pi Kappa Lambda honors for two years straight and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ehrlich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ehrlich
School of Fine Arts
Ada Robarts
Kansas City
Mu Phi Epsilon
Juilliard
Ehrlich
Lawrence
Topeka
Raymond Stuhl
Omaha
Soell
Kansas City Journal
University of Kansas Music Camp
Pi Kappa Lambda
J. H. Ehrlich
Horn, Topeka
Spring Annual Draftee Edition At Junior High
The Spring Junior edition appears at the Junior high school today. This 32 page booklet honors young American soldiers and is produced by the Junior staff under Mrs. Edyth Salvesen. Type was set in the Junior high print shop led by Herbert R. Miller, with actual printing at Liberty Memorial High School under Ralph E. Graber.
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America
Edyth Salvesen
Herbert R. Miller
Liberty Memorial High School
Ralph E. Graber
Car Stolen From 530 Louisiana Street Last Night
A Ford deluxe coach owned by B. F. Payne of 530 Louisiana Street was taken from in front of the house around 11:30 PM after being parked at 11:15. The ignition was locked and tires were in good condition. By 2:30 PM today no trace of the vehicle had been found.
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B. F. Payne
Louisiana Street
Officials Attend Chanute Peace Officers Convention
Sheriff Charles Barining and Police Chief Clarence Bliesner traveled to Chanute yesterday for a peace officers convention and were expected to return home this evening.
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Charles Barining
Clarence Bliesner
Chanute
Peace
Poppy Day Sales Backed By Veterans Groups in 1942
Mayor C B Russell urges Lawrence residents to support Poppy Day on Saturday May 28 1942. Proceeds aid veterans in hospitals and dependents, with funds now aiding those affected by current war and earlier conflicts.
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American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lawrence
The
C. B. Russell
Lawrence Bus Service to Sunflower Ordnance Works Starts Monday
Lawrence residents will have bus service to the Sunflower Ordnance Works site starting Monday, run by the Rapid Transit Company of Lawrence. Buses depart from 620 Massachusetts street and stop at Fourteenth and Nineteenth streets. Citizens praised the Buddy Poppies sold by Alford-Glarke post veterans, noting they are handmade by disabled veterans, many blind.
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Lawrence
Sunflower Ordnance Works
The
Rapid Transit Company of
Massachusetts Street
Fourteenth Street
Nineteenth Street
Alford-Glarke Post of
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bundles for America Benefit Bridge and Bingo Party
Tickets sold at the door for an 8 p m Bundles for America benefit at the Community building. A drawing by Miss Melba Schilling awards five prizes including a five pound tin of sugar. Prizes require ticket holder presence. Activities include bridge bingo shuffleboard ping pong and fortune telling.
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Melba Schilling
War manpower plan links draft boards with employment offices
The war manpower commission ordered selective service to tell local boards to consult federal employment service offices before drafting anyone skilled in a critical war occupation. The measure, part of an aimed program by Paul V. McNutt, seeks closer coordination to defer workers irreplaceable in war industries.
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Washington
War Manpower Commission
Federal
An &Point
Paul V. McNutt
Manpower Commission
Charles W. Johnson Dead Well Known Kansas Banker
Charles W. Johnson 65 of Topeka former receiver for failed Kansas banks died last night at Dwight Kansas of a heart attack while working at the Kansas State Bank of Dwight where he was president He also owned lumber yards and hardware companies in Nebraska He was father of Harry Johnson of Dawson Nebraska husband of Dorothy Simons of Lawrence Kansas.
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Topeka
Charles W. Johnson
Kansas
Dwight
Kan
Kansas State Bank of
Nebraska
Harry Johnson
Dawson, Neb
Dorothea Simons
Lawrence
Engineers Lift Woman to Court in Federal Case
In Vicksburg Mississippi on May 21 United States engineers solved a courtroom logistics problem by loading 550 pound Anna Craig into a ton and a half truck with bed and rocking chair, transporting her to the federal court where she pleaded guilty to possession and concealment of non tax paid liquor and received a two year sentence.
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Vicksburg
Miss
United States
Anna Craig
Greenville
Internal Revenue
Sidney C. Mize
Col. S. D. Sturgis
Many Enjoy Barbecue at R O T C Armory Dinner
The spring barbecue for the R O T C at the Armory drew several hundred cadets and guests. Sgt. William Kollender planned and directed the meal, praised as a culinary triumph. Col. James S. Dusenbury presided at awards for top proficiency, with Lieut. Col. Jack Gage announcing.
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R.O. T.C
Armory
William Kollender
James S. Dusenbury
Col
Jack Gage
Annual Poppy Sale Set by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary will set up a poppy sale headquarters Saturday at Kansas Public Service offices. Poppy day chairwoman Mrs Everett Stith announced the event. Proceeds support the Legion and Auxiliary efforts for disabled and dependent families from World War I and World War II through the present conflict.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Kansas Public Service Company
Everett Stith
America
American Legion
The
Auxiliary
Senate Approves Farm Bill With Expanded Cash and Loan authority
Washington reports a Senate backed farm bill providing $680 million in cash and $185 million in loan authority, surpassing House totals by about $30 million cash and $80 million in loans. A Senate House conference is to resolve differences. The bill also includes authority to sell government grain stocks for livestock feed below parity prices, backed by Roosevelt.
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Washington
Senate
Administration Farm
House
Roosevelt
Senate votes to build barbed wire fence west of El Paso
The Senate approved a 50 000 line fence project to span 25 miles along the Mexican border west of El Paso Texas. Senator McNary questioned using essential materials while Senator McCarran defended the plan saying it aims to keep smugglers out.
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Senate
el Paso
Washington
Tex
McNary
Mexico
McCarran
D.-Nev
U S Employment Office Named Referral Agency for Hercules Plant
The local U S Employment Service will refer applicants for Hercules Powder jobs under a new agreement with project manager George R. Foulke Jr. and office manager J W Higgins. Ten experienced staff will transfer to Lawrence June 1, boosting total staff to about 15. Applications from driving-distance residents will be accepted, with no re registration needed for those already in other offices.
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U. S
Hercules Powder Company
George R. Foulke,Jr
J. W. Higgins
Employment Service
Higgins
Lawrence
U. S. Employment Service
Alther
Hercules
I.C.C.F
West Eighth Street
Concrete Poured on Two City Street Projects
Concrete is being poured on two city paving jobs at Santa Fe tracks and South Massachusetts Street. J. T. Constant holds the contract for Indiana street work. Ready Mixed Concrete supplies both projects. While pouring proceeds at one site, forms are moved at the other.
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Indiana Street
Santa Fe
J. T. Constant
South Massachusetts Street
Avila Camacho Plans Manifesto Demanding War Against Axis
Mexico City May 21 reports President Manuel Avila Camacho preparing a nationwide manifesto urging war against the axis after a Mexican tanker was sunk off the U S coast.
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Mexico City
Manuel Avila Camacho
U. S
Shoup to Speak at Lawrence Chamber Luncheon
Steven E. Shoup priorities expert from the War Production Board Kansas City office will address the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Hotel Eldridge Tuesday May 26 at 12 20. He will be available all day Tuesday at the Chamber office for conferences and a radio broadcast of his talk is set for WREN Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 130.
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Steven E. Shoup
War Production Board
Kansas City
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Eldridge
Priorities Field Service
Shoup
WREN
Deputy Sheriff Appointed to Serve Eudora Area
Eudora citizens asked county commissioners for a deputy sheriff. The board granted the request and Sheriff Charles Banning will submit recommendations before the position is filled.
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Eudora Area
Eudora
Charles Banning
Oppose Lawmakers Leaving Congress for Military Service
Washington May 21 Speaker Rayburn said Secretary Knox and Secretary Stimson oppose congressmen leaving their duties to join the armed forces. Knox stated he was personally opposed to members of Congress serving in the navy and indicated such applications would be disapproved.
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Washington
Rayburn
House
Secretary of the
Navy
Knox
O! War
Stimson
Congress
Birth and community notices from Kanwaka district
Mr and Mrs Milton Sanderson of Fayetteville announce the birth of their second son Joe David on May 14. The Kanwaka Discussion club met in May with entertainment by Ernest Kasold and color film, the last meeting until September. Several families visited in Topeka and Kansas City, and local groups held events at the Winter Community club and Farm Bureau women unit. Oil drilling began on David Williams farm, the first local oil well from 1854. Liberty Memorial graduates Jeanne Button, Doris Haverstock and Helen Hird will receive diplomas May 28 at Hoch auditorium.
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Milton Sanderson
Fayetteville
Ark
Joe David
Swecker
William McGee
Olathe
A. R. Colman
Hays
Charles Topping
Kansas City
Mary Elizabeth
General Hospital
Kansas City University
L. N. Petefish
Winter Community Club
Billie Schroyer
George Miller
Charles Winter
Miller
Willis Colman
Glenn Messenheimer
George Dews
William A. Wynner
M. C. Elliott
Sagamore Oil and Gas Company
David Williams
Kanwaka
Farm Bureau
C. J. Stanwix
L. H. Petefish
Henry Bearns
Nellie Lindsay
Kansas State College
Liberty Memorial High School
Jeanne Button
Doris Haverstock
Helen Hird
Hoch
Charles Herschell
Jimmie
Mary Katherine
WPB imposes strict controls on streetcar and bus deliveries
The War Production Board announced tight distribution rules for new streetcars and motor buses. Production or delivery is forbidden except under exact WPB instructions.
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Washington
War Production Board
Deafness cure ad promises easy relief from wax buildup
An advertisement touts Curine as a simple home method remedy for temporary deafness caused by earwax. It claims safe USP ingredients, a money back guarantee, and a low daily cost with a druggist availability. Over a million packages sold since 1895.
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U.S
Curine
Local Families Share News and Visits Across Kansas
The column notes travel and family visits from Range Line to Topeka and Lawrence. Earl Martin and daughter Helen travel to Los Angeles to join Mrs. Martin and two elder daughters. Fred Burdorff and family visit A. A. Burdorff’s home. Earl Stowe and Nellie Laster wed last Sunday and arrived at the Mall home. The Good Will club met May 14 with 13 members and a program by A. A. Burdorff honoring American Mothers.
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George Finch
Range Line
Earl Martin
Helen
Los Angeles
Calif
Martin
Fred Burdorff
Bartlesville
Okla
A. A. Burdorff
Guy Bigsby
Don Westheffer
Don E
Eudora
Kanwake
Good Will Club
Homer Hird
Anna Jarvis
Sally Topping
Donna Lea Warrington
Billy D. Warrington
Sally
Donna Lea
Elmer Warrington
Johanning
Earl Stowe
Nellie Laster
Lawrence
Mall
Carl Wiliams
Nancy
Topeka
David Williams
Carl Williams
Julius Bearman
Raymond Williams
Albert Southern
Church Ladies Meet With Plans for Cleanup
Johnson and Mrs. Margaret Dark plus many visitors attended a church meeting. A vocal solo In the Garden was performed by Ester Matney. Members planned to meet Tuesday afternoon to clean the church. Various local residents and relatives joined in after weekend visits and travel.
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United States Armiv Air Corns
Chanute Field
Elmer Bahnmaier
Allee Currah
Ada
Van
Roy Kendricks
Virginia
Billy Jean Richards
Fred Nace
Lecompton
Women's Missionary Society
Thomas Evans
Sam L Bernhardt
Willam Lewis
Popeka
Mother's Day Visits and Local Notices
Corliss Mr and Mrs Edwin Bailey and baby from Kansas City and Mr and Mrs Harrell from Lawrence visited their parents Mr and Mrs Herb Bailey on Mother's Day. Howard LeSueur of Kansas City spent the day with his parents and Misses Mary and Nora LeSueuer of Olathe called. Don Musser attended the funeral of his aunt Mrs Lee Frisbie at Bonner Springs. Mr and Mrs W H Dent accompanied by Mr and Mrs L R Penner and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Bailey
Baby
Kansas City
Harrell
Lawrence
Herb Bailey
Howard LeSueur
Jasper LeSueuer
Mary and
Nora LeSueuer
Olathe
LeSueuer
Don Musser
Cedar Junction notices and Cedar School pupils noted
Cedar Junction school closed Thursday with a basket dinner. Eighth grade Cedar School pupils Martha Jane Kranish Winona Jean Tripkoes and Homer Turner passed final examinations. Mrs Clara Tripkoes 65 died Saturday near Loring funeral Monday. Attendees included Mrs B H Sonntag Mrs W H Dent and Y W club May meeting hostesses. Mr and Mrs J F Heddleston hold public sale May 18 and will move to Corliss area.
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Leland
Lawrence
Cedar Junction
Cedar School
Martha Jane Kranish
Wihna Jean Tripkoes
Homer Turner
Clara Tripkbes
Lor~ing
William Tripkoes
Howard Caldwell
Clarence Tripkoes
de Soto
Corliss
B. H. Sonntag
W. H. Dent
Y. W. Club
L. R. Penner
David Jewett
J. F. Heddleston
Don Musser
Card of Thanks for Edward McNamara
The family of Edward McNamara thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during his illness and death. Minnie McNamara and family express appreciation.
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Edward McNamara
Minnie McNamara
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Fine Arts
Harry Dick
Fritz Meyn
Colorado Springs
Meyn
Jayhawker
Granada
Navy Relief Society
Ladies of Centenary Methodist Church
O. F. Russell
Mississippi
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Congregational Church
Joseph King
Oak Hill Cemetery
Walter Keeler
Dean E. B. Stouffer
N. W. Storer
Karl Klooz
George Kirchhoff, Jr
Sam Elliott
Gibraltar
Altho
Algeciras
Spain
Journal-World
R.O.T.C
Bern
Switzerland
Wilmer Zeitung
Vilna
Poland
Minsk
Russia
Art Reed
John Lesher
Highway 10
W. W. Davis
R. Q. Brewster
Frank T. Stockton
School of Business
K. U
War Secretaries
Round Corner Drug Co
F. S
Mass. Hemphill
Lawrence Lodge
B.P.O. Elks
Big Springs
Ben Kellogg
Johnnie
Grace Melton
Marion
Lindsey
Tg Sservice
Seervice Co
Santa FE Trailways
NEW Departure Times
Junction City
Denver
Chicago
Ottawa
Tulsa
Union Bus Depot
Mass
National Treiwaye Bus System
Auto and Furniture Bankers Finance Inc
Masa
Tra
Kansas Public Service Co
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