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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1942
Page
4
Washington Debates Check-Off Versus Sales Tax to Fund War
The piece discusses competing federal revenue ideas during winter as Congress weighs a check-off deducting income before pay or a consumption tax taking a share as spending. It argues either path funds borrowing for war but risks political backlash and slashing from voters with rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Unsigned Curry finishes statehouse murals in Kansas
John Steuart Curry will not sign his completed murals as he deems the job unfinished. He leaves Kansas disappointed, with many Kansans apparently unimpressed by the murals. Though he would like to do more, space in the capitol seems enough. Time will allow further study of the murals and their value as colors prove fairly permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steuart Curry
Statehouse
Kansas
Curry
Altho
Capitol
United States
Axis
United Nations
U.S
Atlantic
Caribbean
Gulf of Mexico
Tugwell’s Caribbean road idea to beat submarines
Puerto Rico’s governor proposes a Caribbean bridge and ferry network to move island products to the United States, as a substitute for shipping. The plan, like a Central American mainland road project under war pressure, wouldn’t defeat U boats. submarines would be beaten at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexford Tugwell
America
Caribbean
United States
Puerto Rico
Central America
Tugwell
Caribbean Islands
Water Jump. Nazi and Romanian forces seize Kerch front
In the Crimea the German Romanian advance pushes Russians from Kerch reopening the water jump toward the Caucasus and oil regions. Gains offset losses near Kharkov as Hitler’s spring offensive stalls while Soviet counteroffensive hopes fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimean
Kerch
Caucasus
Crimea
Kharkov
Changed Ways in Salina as Government Cars Gate Signs
The Salina Journal mocks wartime measures in Salina where streets now bear Reserved for government cars signs. It says officials may cut across blocks to reach a space and urges acceptance of the new order while preferring a return to normal after Hitler is eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Salina Journal
Hitler
Mysterious Yugoslav Resistance Led by Mihailovic
In occupied Yugoslavia General Mihailovic commands a covert resistance of about 200000 men. The army remains invisible to Axis forces, often meeting them unexpectedly and relying on captured supplies, a risky but durable form of support for resistance against occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mihailovic
Yugoslavia
Engineering on Pioneer Highway 40 Vindicated
Curves on the Lawrence to Topeka stretch were built for 35 mph under state law. When limits were raised, curves widened to permit higher speeds. Now recommended speeds are 40 mph as a tire-saving measure, validating the original design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Topeka
Prinz Eugen Hailed for Repairs Amid Kiel Docking
The Nazi cruiser Prinz Eugen, damaged in two air battles, is returning to Kiel for extensive repairs. Also in Kiel for patching are the cruisers Scharnhorst and Nurnberg, though Kiel remains within reach of United Nations air forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinz Eugen
Kiel
Scharnhorst
Nurnberg
Altho
United Nations
Father and mother comment on daughters’ boyfriends
An Atchison father says every new boyfriend is worse for their daughter and the mother agrees, reflecting a shared experience in a brief local remark cited by Snort Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Atchison
Snort Brown
KU to award nearly 1000 degrees at sixth annual commencement
The University of Kansas will confer almost 1000 degrees at its sixth annual commencement announced by Registrar George Q. Foster. Other items include Memorial Day address by Prof. W. J. Williams of Baker University Baldwin and local community notes from Lawrence and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
George Q. Foster
W. J. Williams
Baker University of Baldwin
Baldwin
War at sea and home canning safety in wartime nutrition
The article discusses Axis submarine warfare and the impact on U S shipping and war effort, noting sunk ships, casualties, and the need for immense U S production. It also urges safe home canning practices to prevent botulism, recommending pressure cookers, proper heating, and garden-to-can timing for non acidic foods.
Proper Home Canning Based on Scientific Guidelines
Families should use USDA bulletins for safe canning of fruits vegetables and meats. Emphasis on non acid foods requires steam pressure canning at 240 to 250 F with ten to fifteen pounds pressure to destroy heat resistant bacteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Gasoline From Coal and Shale Eyed by Bureau of Mines
Washington May 25 The bureau of mines seeks experimental funds in the interior appropriations bill to build a plant at Pittsburgh capable of producing 100 pounds of gasoline daily from coal and shale. Senate appropriations members note coal reserves could ease eastern shortages and aid U.N. oil supply, as Ickes warns the nation may become a primary oil source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Mines
Congress
Interior Appropriations
Senate Appropriations Committee
Interior
Ickes
United Nations
Germany
United Nies
R. R. Sayers
Pittsburgh
Caribbean Crisis Part I Return to New York Ends aboard Island Boat
Bill Talcott prepares to leave Abas Island after six years as auditor Struthers confronts him over alleged fraud while Talcott faces a higher power. June Paterson resents riding with livestock on the supply boat as Halsey debates options and Talcott asserts control for the departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Talcott
New York
Bill
Halsey
MacDowell
June Paterson
Martha Swenson
Prof. Constantine
Jackson
MatDowell
Saint Thomas
Talcott
Winters
Saint Peter
Pearly Gates
Struthers
Sebastien
Black Tomas
Sam
Tomas
Tortola Dock
Kansans Aim to Make State War Manufacturing Hub
Topeka May 25 The Kansas chambers of commerce set bold goals for permanent war production center status. At the annual meeting June 12 President John A Fenimore of Pittsburg will preside. Banquet speaker is David W Bailey director of the Australian News and Information Bureau in New York City Roy F Bailey Salina editor and past president will address a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Chambers of Commerce
Kansas
United States
John A. Fenimore
Pittsburg
David W. Bailey
Australian News and Information Bureau
New York City
Roy F. Bailey
Salina
Chamber
Japanese battle sighted by bomber crew from the Philippines
John Cumberland of Salina Kansas, chief machinists mate, survived a December 6 bomber mission in a six plane PBY-43 group against a Japanese cruiser, destroyers and transports. Four bombers were downed by enemy fighters, Cumberland’s crew enduring 30 hours afloat before rescue after remaining at sea with shell holes plugged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Cumberland
Salina
Kan
Philippines
Kansan
Navy
Cumberland
Radio Lineup Highlights Evening May 28 Across Stations
A dense list of programs across WREN KMBC and WDAF for Monday May 28 detailing show names host segments and start times. Notable items include Lone Ranger True or False I Love a Mystery and Gabriel Heatter newscasts with musical variety and theatre features throughout the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren—Lum and
Abner
KMBC
Terry and the Pirates
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
Wren
Fred Waring
Jimmy Fidler
World Today
Blondie
Hank Keene
Vox Pop
Cavalcade of America
K.C
Indianapolis
Freddie Martin
Orch
Carmen Cavallero
Guy Lombardo
IKMBC
Melody Treasure Chest
Cavaliers
Marine Corps
Charlie Spivak
MBC
Jerry Wald
KNBC
Wren—Belen Ortega
America
Wren—Cugar
Buddy Franklin
Frankie Master
Harry James
Raymond Scott
Roy Shield
Flashes of Life at West Baltimore Church
An AP item notes Charles C. Russell, honored with an extra-attendance medal for missing only one service in 43 years, citing his absence on the morning of Baltimore’s 1904 fire after a hose break in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Charles C. Russell
West Baltimore
Russell
Birth and Unemployed Until Present
A short obituary style notice notes the subject's birth and states they never held a job until now.
Wage increase seen on WPA projects in Virginia
Richmond reports some laborers who formerly earned 15 cents an hour on WPA projects now receive weekly pay up to 96 dollars from war industries. Greene county WPA superintendent John L Vaugh an notes the higher wages as he relays details to state headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John L. Vaughan
Greene County
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Dick Williams
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H. E. Don Carlos
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University
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D. C. Harbaugh
A. E. Huddleston
Lucy Riggs
Paola
Senator Henley
Wichita
Harry Dick
H. B. Asher
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
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Colorado
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Fred Vanderschmidt
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The
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Zoo
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Conn
Mike Starincak
Remington Arms Company
Starincak
Optometrist
B. G. Gustafson
J. R. Payne
Rexall Drug Store
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Charlton
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