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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
4
The Rehearsal for Crete Invasion Tactics
The German attack on Crete employs paratroops glider-borne troops and small boat transports. The move signals a press rehearsal for a future invasion of Britain. Both sides learn new methods and the battle may prove protracted as Britain defends the island to block fleet access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Britain
Suda Bay
They Know Too Much About Zamzam Refugees
Berlin authorities say 140 Americans taken from the Egyptian liner Zamzam after a German surface raid will be allowed to travel from a French port to neutral countries. The Nazis aim to release them so no military secrets escape. The raider’s identity and the sinking details remain unknown. information may emerge when refugees depart, possibly delaying their release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Missouri election contest ends as McDaniel abandons bid for governorship
The Lawrence McDaniel campaign withdraws claims to the governorship after a recount favors incumbent Forrest Donnell. The contest, begun amid high political tension and costly for taxpayers, showed Donnell with a larger vote total than official tallies indicated. Reliable evidence suggested no change would occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Lawrence McDaniel
McDaniel
Forrest Q. Donnell
Donnell
France Evacuates Diplomats as Paris Falls Under German Control
Foreign envoys ordered to leave Paris as Berlin takes over all diplomatic contact with occupied France. Paris joins other European capitals under German occupation, signaling a collapse of independent diplomatic channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Berlin
Europe
Diplomacy with Vichy Regime Continued in Fictional Pretence
The article notes that contact with the Vichy government is kept up for a time, but only as a pretense based on the fiction that Vichy is an independent government. The piece discusses the external stance of the known country toward the outside world and the status of diplomatic relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
San Francisco
van Ness Avenue
McKinley
Atchison
Lawrence
Carnegie Library
Earl H. Shelley
Mettner
Haskell Indians
University of Kansas
Indians
Aller Moore
Free Employment Bureau
Moore
Ford's defense output faces labor politics clash
A labor spokesman argues the Wagner act is ignored as defense contracts go to firms with questionable labor-board records. Observers note Ford's defense material output rises despite labor protests, arguing the act may hinder necessary production during the defense emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Board
Henry Ford
Ford
Direct Road To Government Factories For Defense Materials
The text argues that building government owned factories to produce defense materials is the longest and most expensive path. It favors operating ready facilities to ensure continuous output as the direct and simple route, claiming it would solve current difficulties and advance the country, contrasting with past approaches.
U.S. Seeks Clear Statement on French Collaboration with Germany
The United States asks the Vichy government for a definite reply on French collaboration with the Nazi regime. Observers doubt Paris can know the extent of collaboration until Germans disclose details, and question whether France has any real choice in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vichy
Germany
Public opinion on delaying convoys and tackling con fusion
The Indianapolis Star notes a public stance that the administration might gain support by delaying convoy frenzy and addressing widespread con fusion across the country. The piece suggests a pragmatic approach to national issues rather than chasing sensational topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
German push toward Crete linked to Turkish ties and Near East moves
Analysis suggests the Crete operation serves broader Axis aims to isolate Turkey, force use of Turkish routes for troops and equipment to the Near East, and pressure Ankara to allow passage of German forces. The by pass and rail movements via Turkey complicate Allied defenses as German air and ground power concentrate near the Turkish frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Créte
Near East
Turkey
Axis
Balkans
Vichy
Crete
Hitler
Iraq
Persian Gulf
Mediterranean
Egypt
Suer Canal
Syria
Cyprus
Britain
Alexandria
Tax facts show auto and fuel duties soar nationwide
A congressman highlights the heavy tax burden on motorists and fuel sales, noting U S government and state levies total hundreds of millions yearly. He cites gasoline taxes exceeding pre 1922 state tax receipts and argues tax levels finance a large share of public revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
London grain conference stalls over US and Russian views
May rainfall in Lawrence totals 3.12 inches with 1.59 more needed to reach May normal. Notices include travel plans for Dr. Powell to Europe, a family dinner for Edwin Constant, a poppy sale by the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, and a spring flower show. Local notes cover bird study, club meetings, and a baseball score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Russia
CG. J. Posey
Lyle S. Powell
Europe
Vienna
Barcelona
Lillian Constant
Colonial Tea Room
Edwin B. Constant
Edwin B.constant
J. T. Constant
C. H. Constant
Paul C. Rankin
Charles
Pauline
Harold Constant
Mary Helen
Tommy Constant
Anna Myers
Flanders
France
Metzler
Tenth and
Massachusetts Street
Womens Auxiliary of
The
American Legion
Ed Brass
R. H. Hutherford
Lawrence Flower Club
Arthur Huddleston
Fred Brdeker
David Horkmans
Frank FE. Jones
Verdun Battle: The Longest and Most Bitter Contested
The Verdun engagement stands as the longest and most fiercely fought battle of World War I. French and German forces endured brutal trench warfare, yielding high casualties on both sides with limited strategic breakthroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of
Verdun
Community notices and gatherings in Baldwin area
Social calendar highlights include Ruby Keohane visiting in Kansas City and Dr. James S. Chubb delivering Highland Park’s commencement address in Topeka. Local trips to Maysville and Lawrence, P.E.O. activities, a wedding announcement for Pearl Parks and L R Orstrand, funeral services for Miss Ann Neill, and Rotary dinner remarks by Robert G. Mitchell with out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Keohane
Kansas City
Elmer Lynch
Gladys Keohane
James S. Chubb
Highland Park School
Topeka
Paul C. Kochan
Paul, Jr
Dorothy Lou
Maysville
Kochan
Oscar D. Koch
Emil S. Liston
Fort Scott
Liston
Grove Street
Chanter CK
P.E.O
Dream Haven
Virgil Wood
Mary Margaret Cragoe
P.E.O. Flower
Thomas A. Evans
L. M. Powell
Wood
A. J
Elizabeth Leach
Sunny Side
Alvin F. Baker
Baldwin
Sumatra
Netherlands
East Indies
Mitchell
California
Dutch East Indies
Holland
Java
Robert Sink
Baker
Ottawa
Quen Road
William Abbott
Lewis Smith
Earl Ridge
Harlan Baker
Overbrook
Baldwin Rotary Anns
Frank C. Leitaker
Rotary
Prof
LeRoy Wright
Serial Story Three to Make Ready Ends in Tragedy
Tony warns Paula to curb Chris as a beware note hints at trouble tied to a fraternity event. When Chris skips a date Paula attends the party with Tony but a stench bomb detonates at the house. Tony rushes out and collapses on the steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Paula
Chris
Hal Bascomb
Hal
Cardman
Kilo
Gamma Tau
Paulie
Bill Jenks
Barney
Stick
Stench Bomb Sparks Night Crisis at Cardman Hall
Paula tends Tony after a stench bomb injures him at a Gamma Tau party. Tony confesses love as Paula faces suspicions about Chris and the League amid a looming campus scandal. Chris pleads, Paula vows support, and the scene ends with tension and a cliffhanger.
Local Family News From Corliss and Neighbors
Corliss and nearby residents share visits and illness news. Mrs Sadie Hoke and daughter from Kansas City called on John Turner. Several families hosted dinners and Mother's Day gatherings in DeSoto North Kansas City Leavenworth and Kansas City Kansas. Mrs Edna Mooney recovering after Providence Hospital operation. Agnes Atkinson and Clarence Cooper quietly wed at Methodist church. August Ross observed eightieth birthday with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Hoke
Leo Brooks
Kansas City
John Turner
W. H. Dent
Robert Turner
DeSoto
J. G. Clark
Virgil Jordon
Lioyal Jordon
Lenexa
Kan
Clyde Jordon
Rolla Jordon
Mary Murphy
Thelma
Frank Strickland
Florence van- Markle
Milton Quaintance
Gridley
Buide
Johnson County
August Ross
Barl Ross
Evelyn
Minnie Golden
Vance
LeSoto
Lane
Cuthbertson
Libley
Boehm
Radio Programs Thursday Evening May 22 Schedule
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF and others for May 22 including intermezzos newscasts sportscasts time blocks operatic and band performances. The schedule shows acts like Sammy Kaye Ted Steele Lanny Ross and Gabriel Heatter with weather forecasts and press news throughout the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBEC
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
KMBC
Star
Cavaliers
Sammy Kaye
KMBOC
City Desk
Aldrich
Ted Steele
Ikkmbc
Bob Trout
Tommy Dorsey
Major Bowes
Music Hall
the Nickel Man
Don Allen
Orch
Glenna Miller
Audy Vallee
Professor Quizz
P.T.A. Nat
Congress
Amos and
Andy
Fred Waring
Blue Barron
Lanny Ross
WRIEN
Sonny Dunham
KKBC
Lincoln Orch
Paul Sullivan
Ster
Gabriel Heatte
Charlie Barnett
Chuck Foster
WDAE
Muehlebach
AP News
Press
Val Olmen
John Duffy
Skinhay Ennis
Km&c
Lionel Hampton
N.B.C
United Press News
Wren—Dbehind
Moandrake
WDAK
Kkalbc
Kate Smith
Death Valley
HKS
Rob Trout
Ben Lennie
Kmbc—Playhouse
NBC
Hollywood
Wings of Destiny
al Pearce
WRI
Lours-Baer
K. C
JWMBC
Wren—Erie Barron
WDDAF
Howard and Shelton
Chez Pares
Sportecast
Magic of Music
NMBC
Wren—Cabriel Heatter
Tlo—Wren
Homaneen Rhyth
Wdaf—Orchestra
Tommy Dormsey
WNEN
Melody Treasure Chest
Weather Man
Kmbc—Press News
Val Olmen'sa
Glenn Garr
Classifieds Spark Hiring Surge Across City
Hundreds of job openings appear on the classified page as residents are urged to call 22 and submit ads to Ad-Taker for placement. The notices indicate a broad demand for workers across multiple sectors.
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EEE
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U. S. Bureau of Mines
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W. D. Wilcox
John’ Ease
W. A. Brown
C. W. Murphy
Byron Roberts
Onch
Loritz Teers Witz
F Juanita Fox
Elva Belle Lawrence
Doris Burrnett
Margaret Phillips
Dollie Mae Emick
Margaret Kauffman
Jessie Underwood
Marian Glidden
George Moore Myron
Willam
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City Federation of Clubs
Civic League
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S. D. Alford
Fred Williams
R. C. Crew
F. Smithmeyer
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