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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1942

Page

4

Receive the Law From His Mouth

A compact meditation on Job 22 22 urging readers to take to heart the word of divine law and keep it as guidance for life. The verse frames law as a direct divine instruction to be treasured and followed.

Hoover Warns of One Man Power and Free Speech Risk

Herbert Hoover warned Wednesday night that dictatorial powers during total war must be tied to the president while preserving the public right to informed comment and criticism. He warned that emergency measures risk becoming permanent in the American system, citing Europe and the New Deal era.

Herbert Hoover Europe England United States Hoover

Installment Tax Plan May Withhold Taxes From Wages

The treasury weighs collecting next year's income taxes by withholding a portion of wages before they are due. Employers would remit the tax to the treasury, a method touted by publicity men as taxpayer friendly but seen as beneficial to the treasury. A 10 percent impound could ease payment timing for low income taxpayers while shifting burden ahead of due dates.

Treasury

Wheat crop storage and area in Douglas and Osage counties

Reports show storage for this year’s wheat not a problem in the area. Farmers prefer a bigger challenge as last year’s Douglas county wheat plantings were below normal and much of the crop winter killed or lost to threats. Ore county is not expected to contribute notably to this year’s wheat surplus.

Douglas County Ore County

Navy to Train Machinist Mates at Kansas University

Navy plans move to Kansas University facilities for wartime training. Third floor administration building to serve as barracks and Union dining room as mess hall for about 500 men. Instruction to occur in university classrooms and in engineering shops and labs with adaptation of existing facilities to war needs to save time and cost.

University of Kansas K.U Union

Burma Rains Hit War Drive as Japan Delivers New Offensive

Monsoon storms begin in Burma and Japan renews its push in China. They have effectively blocked the Burma road to China and may anticipate a weakened Chinese resistance. The outcome hinges on Chinese and Russian capacities to sustain fighting.

Burma China Moscow

Submarine Menace On The Atlantic Narrowly Contained

Admiral Land told a Senate committee that the submarine threat in the Atlantic cannot be eliminated but can be limited and controlled. He noted WWI records show losses rose until countermeasures reduced impact and urged continued hunting of U boats rather than only increasing cargo deliveries.

Atlantic Admiral Land Maritime Commission Senate

Americans Call For Equal Treatment Of Internees

American news correspondents returning from Japanese cells protest coddling of Japanese correspondents in luxury hotels. They argue Americans would not tolerate harsh treatment of any interned foreigner, but oppose giving Japanese in custody luxurious accommodations. If concentration camps are acceptable for Americans in Japan, they are acceptable for Japanese nationals here.

Japan

Construction Jobs Resume After Lengthy Winter Recess

After months of waiting two paid projects are progressing in the city. Winter and early spring conditions caused a long pause in this type of work. The season is slowly yielding, with activity returning.

Experts believe Normandie salvage possible for peace conference use

Experts say the liner Normandie may be salvaged and, if work is accelerated, could be used to transport delegates to the peace conference.

Normandie

Lawrence News Roundup: Local Educators and Events

Lawrence notes: H L Baker appointed Yale education instructor for 1932 33. six Sachems initiated at KU. Holmes vs McCoy tennis match pending. KU summer journalism classes taught by L N Flint. birth of a daughter to Dr. and Mrs Anderson in Kansas City. social events at Bridgeport Conn and Lawrence clubs. KU to grant 71 master’s degrees on June 6. Wichita tornado tragedy with six killed forty injured. Winona Street paving underway. local farming summer job pool. Bak er Univ expects strong teams. interpreters hired for Douglas county Mexican registration. auction club hosts and whist party planned.

H. L. Baker Lawrence High School Yale University Sachems University of Kansas Rock Chalk Cairn C. B. Holmes Wayne McCoy University of Southern California L. N. Flint Arthur S. Anderson Bell Memorial Hospital Kansas City W. C. Simons Calibourne Johnson Bridgeport Conn C. C. Stewart Conrad McGrew Russell Cooper E. A. Edwards Topeka Episcopal Church Lawrence K. U W. F. Blackmar Wichita Winona Street E. Shearer Eudora Karl Schlademann Baker University Douglas County

Japan moves to consolidate in China amid axis strategy shifts

The analysis argues Japan has resumed large scale efforts in eastern China after Pearl Harbor, pouring 125000 troops into Chekiang Fukien and Kiangsi to pacify and pressure allied air bases. It suggests Japan aims to finish China, avoids broad India or Australia invasions, and implies axis collaboration with Germany is over.

Axis Japan China Free China Yunnan Burma Chekiang Fukien Kiangsi East China Tokyo Pearl Harbor Asia West Pacific India Australia East India Coral Sea U. S Germany Siberia United Nations

Flashes of Life and Oddities Across Cities

Easy Come Easy Go at Coney Island sees Peter Wishnitz swim fully clothed and lose a $10 bet. charged with disorderly conduct and fined. In Little Rock a reverse driving car backs through three intersections before police catch it. the driver forfeits a $10 bond on reckless driving as the meter shows reverse travel.

Associated Press New York Peter Wishnitz Coney Island Little Rock E. Johnson

Wrote His Own Ticket in Santa Fe Insubordination Note

A Las Cruces man registered as a conscientious objector in Santa Fe and filled out the questionnaire about war objections, adding a postscript declaring belief in killing Japs and implying he would act on it. Authorities note he will get his chance.

Santa Fe N.M Las Cruces P.S

Fine Feathered Find Delivers Postage Prank to Kansas City

W F Ditch trapped a robin in his yard and found an unused two cent stamp on its tail. He released the bird and used the stamp to mail his gas bill payment.

Kansas City W. F. Ditch

Earache prompts kernel removal for child at Laurel

Walking Garden Nebraska reports seven year old Donnie Cook son of Mr and Mrs Albert Cook suffered a severe earache for a week. A physician removed a sprouting oats kernel from his ear ending the discomfort.

Laurel Neb Donnie Cook Albert Cook

McDonald Hired as El Dorado High Coach

James W. McDonald, former Yates Center athletic coach of four years, is hired to fill the El Dorado high school vacancy. He will coach football and teach physical education starting next fall.

el Dorado High el Dorado Kan James W. McDonald Yates Center el Dorado High School

Survey on Use of Cars Proposes Nationwide Gas Rationing

The Brookings Institution urged immediate gasoline rationing to preserve tires and autos for essential war use. It warned that several million private cars may be requisitioned in 1943 to maintain transportation, with 27 million cars on the road justifying selective gas allocation and possible urban transfer of vehicles.

Washington Brookings Institution Charles L. Dearing Brookings Survey

Lundgren Named State Labor Commissioner in Kansas

Lundgren, 34, of Salina and former president of the Kansas State Federation of Labor, is appointed by Gov. Ratner as state labor commissioner. He succeeds Jeff A. Robertson, recently named chairman of the state corporation commission.

Topeka A. V. Lundgren Salina Kansas State Federation of Labor Lundgren Payne Ratner Jeff A. Robertson State Corporation Commission Salina Journal State Labor Federation Kansas City U. S. Division of Labor Standards Kansas Industrial Development Commission Minneapolis Kan

Man Offers Free Denture Work to Join Army

Topeka on May 22 Pi Ray Jackson, 39, proposed a dentist perform free dental work, so he could enlist and fight for both men. He was rejected due to his own bad teeth. he then made the offer hoping to serve in the army.

Topeka Pi—Ray Jackson

Steel shortage delays Topeka underpass completion

Topeka May 22 due to inability to obtain needed steel a new underpass on highway 75 south of Topeka likely won’t be finished until after the war. Work started a year ago and traffic is detoured over the Santa Fe tracks.

Topeka Highway 75 Santa Fe

Fortys Years Ago Ft Scott Pioneer Charles Goodlander Died

Forty years ago Charles W. Goodlander known as the father of Ft. Scott died early Thursday. Prof J D S Riggs president of Ottawa university is in town today. Prof and Mrs Sayre to entertain the K U Senior Pharmies at dinner tomorrow evening. Eggs bring 12 per dozen butter 14 cents per pound. G H Brune of Lake View in Lawrence. Pendleton house shipped four carloads of butter and eggs this week. West Lawrence maple trees damaged by wind. A D Cling sold 133 acres for 3000 to Mrs Wise of Stanton county. New canvas awning added in front of the pool hall on Massachusetts street.

Charles W. Goodlander Ft. Scott J. D. S. Riggs Ottawa University West Lawrence A. D. Cling Pleasant Grove

Foreign agents warned landed on Maine coast

Augusta Maine May 22 CP Francis H Farnum state director of civilian defense says accurate information shows foreign agents have recently been landed on the coast of Maine others have come into the state from Canada or other parts of the United States They are there for no good purpose and are in our midst now They come to plot to damage to destroy Farnum adds that civilians and volunteer defense corps were warned in Boston to watch for enemy action along the New England coast and that parachutists or airborne troops may be landed in Maine and bands of fifth columnists organized He urges the public to be vigilant think before acting but act instantly if suspicions cannot be fully satisfied

Augusta Francis H. Farnum Maine Canadian United States Farnum Volunteer Defense Corps Boston New England

Baldwin News Shared Visits and Local Senior News

Rev and Mrs Howard Yoder and children visited Baldwin with missionary ties in Peru. Dr Nelson P Horn travels to Indianola to attend the new Simpson College resident. Dr Harold W Guest in Topeka for war bond business. Mrs Samuel A Deel returned from Kansas City. Clyde Stewart now walks with a cane after breaking his hip in December. Ray Baker and children visit Baldwin from Santa Ana. Mrs Inez P Ross received a Mother's Day cable from Capt Donald C Ross in Iceland. Rev Donald F Ebright spoke on The Thirsty Land with a color reels presentation. Leisure Hour club enjoyed a garden picnic at the Garrett home with new officers named. Baker School of Music seniors gave graduation recitals including Allderdice Lawrence Singular Garder. Mrs Walter Bailey and Miss Iva Clark returned to Rochester after Baldwin visit. Terry Vincent, Baker senior, commissioned as ensign in US Naval Reserves to enter KU June 1.

Howard Yoder Jean Barbara Charles Winfield Methodist Clyde Brewster Peru Nelson P. Horn Indianola Simpson College Harold W. Guest Topeka Ray Baker Patty Lou Jimmy Alvin Santa Ana Calif Alvin F. Baker Gilbert Atherton Inez P. Ross Donald C. Ross Iceland A.E.F Air Corps Donald F. Ebright Cawnpore India Fellowship Hall Ebright Leisure Hour Club Willard H. Garrett Garrett Carl B. Butell Baldwin Alfred E. Leach Terry Vincent Baker Medical Corps U. S Naval Reserves University of Kansas

Untrained Volunteers Seen as Liability by Warden Advocates

Chanute May 22 A State Representative Donald W Stewart of Independence says un trained volunteer firemen and air raid wardens are a liability in emergencies. He urged Kansas peace officers to train civilians noting trained volunteers could protect the untrained majority in a crisis.

Chanute Donald W. Stewart Independence Kansas Stewart

Car Plunges Into Kaw River Near Topeka

A car plunged 60 feet down an embankment into the Kaw River near Topeka early today. Charles Rodecker and Arnold Strunk, both of Topeka, escaped serious harm after breaking a window as the car became partly submerged. Wreckers worked to extricate the auto this morning.

Topeka Kaw Charles Rodecker Arnold Strunk Althe

Caribbean Crisis twists in a Dutch island tale

Four visitors arrive on Bl Talcott's post in the Caribbean as auditor Halsey accuses Talcott of a payroll fraud. MacDowell, a detective, and June Paterson join the intrigue while smugglers and two new arrivals loom. Talcott defends his record as Struthers plots to seize control.

Bl Talcott Halsey Bill MacDowell Bil June Paterson Maartha Swengon Prof Constantine Newark Bill Talcott New York Struthers Mr. MacDowell Talcott Federal Chemical Struthers and

Radio Schedule Snapshot May 22 to 24 Broadcasts

Readable listing of Friday to Sunday programs across WREN KMBC WDAF IKkKMBC WDAKF including news, music, comedy, and drama units. Notable items include The Lone Ranger and Red Cross Show on Friday evening and Baseball score updates plus Jazz and orchestras through Sunday night.

Wren—Lum Abner KMBC Terry and the Pirates WDAF Jack Armstrong Wren IMBC Fred Waring Orch World Today Ikkkmbc Red Cross Hank Keene Armas Gang Busters Kate Smith Ontario Tk.c Louisville Ginny Simms Bob Hawk Grand Central Frank Parker Gabriel Heatter Amos and Andy KMBE Cavaliers Edward Tomlinson KMHC WDAP Wren—Resange Israel KMRA WDAKF NBC Eec NKMBC Timie the Teller Wdafkf Emma Otero K.C KMLBC Bill Stern Ted Steele Frazier Hunt WDAPF Carmen Cavallero Muehlebach Ray Fleatherton Raymond Scott Wren—Newa Ina Ray Hutton Wren—Tarry James Neil Bondshu Treasury Tommy Dorsey U.P WDA ALD A. Kostelanetz Ord John Tompkins The Pacific William L. Shirer Wren—Sweet and Mello London Bobby Tucker Melody Ranch Jack Benny John Freedom Kmbc—World News Edgar Bergan Walter Winchell Fred Allen Parker Familly John Diane Jefters Goodwill Burns and Allen KIBC Clifton Utley Buddy Franklin Wdaf—Maritime Commission KMPEC Kay Kyser Forskine Hawkins Will Osborne Stan Wenton Muehiebach United Press News A.P. News

Sunday school and church change to summer 10 a.m.

Washington Creek notes a summer time shift for church activities to 10 o clock. The column lists visits from Salina to local families including the Wolfs and Postmas. Several families from California Wichita and Lawrence are mentioned visiting Read as a social roundup with neighborhood updates and Memorial hospital admission for Mrs. Brisbane.

Clayton Frank Nada Jean Salina William Wolfe Misa Vera Postma Asa Postma Rappard Globe Chris Miller Patricia Jo Ann California Walter Kampschroeder Clinton Maurice Brisbane Memorial Hospital Lawrence Charles Weybright Axa Postma Ben Mohler Howard Dillon John Metsker John

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Audit Bureau of Circulations Journal-World United States of America United America George Lawrance Carl Graeber DeWitt MacHenzie Brookings Institute Jeff Robertson State Labor Board Topekan Dentist Civilian Defense Director Baldwin News Wardens NEA Service, Inc Pertin Leonard Halsex As Talcott Ramona Shep Fields H. V Moonbramsa Ore Ersakine Hawkins Val Ernie Muchlebacher Newa Wdakesalps Kmbuc—Cross ISMBC Columbia Symphony Hollywood Church Cavalers Army Hour Washington Creek Optometrist B. G. Gustafson J. R. Payne Rexall Drug Store Glenn Charlton Charlton Agency
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