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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1941
Page
4
The piece argues graduates face an adventurous life with uncertain prospects yet notes public mood shifts toward foreboding. It praises resilience, courage, and determination as essential traits, asserting most youths possess the fiber to meet future challenges despite discouraging outlooks.
Secretary Stimson bans polls in the army, praising the move as sensible to keep the military focused on its duties. The piece warns that politicizing forces in other nations harmed campaigns and urges maintaining nonpartisan military command.
The naval battle off Greenland destroyed the British battle cruiser Hood. The war spreads across Europe Africa Asia and all seas, edging nearer to the western hemisphere despite non participation hopes. The steady course of events challenges those assumptions.
The text argues that continuing isolation as a policy misreads global danger and leaves the United States unprepared. It notes that much of American thinking and government policy has depended on the hope for peace through isolation, creating extreme risk for the country.
The piece weighs whether the United States can continue sending aid to France while ensuring it serves only French interests. It notes suspicion around Vichy attempts to sway French behavior, and urges humane action without arming potential enemies. The writer questions how America can help France without aiding foes.
An American oil man warns Nazi operations depend on scarce oil, risking a halt if supply drops briefly. Major General Arnold notes England may endure only a few months without more U S aid to curb shipping losses. Two opponent resource estimates suggest nearing limits, but a precise end date remains uncertain.
The article notes imminent budget and tax rate increases as authorities plan higher expenditures. The state tax levy is expected to grow, with refunds on the sales tax redirected to welfare programs, affecting individual tax bills.
A red flag and placard were raised on Cornell University’s world war memorial to protest omitting Hans Wagner from the honor roll, leading to three student arrests after weeks of agitation. County officials probe a kerosene bottle transformed from alleged alcohol found in the sheriff’s vault. The University of Kansas held its last senior recital with Audrey Bunker and Helen Carlos, piano pupils of Prof. Carl Preyer. Edmonds cash grocery on 1903 Massachusetts street was robbed of eight one pound candy boxes and three rum boxes. Mr and Mrs W C Collins celebrated their golden wedding with a gold lined silver sugar creamer set and a basket dinner attended by Lawrence guests listed.
The eighty third Baker University commencement runs from Friday May 30 to Monday June 2 with degrees conferred on Roy B. Kester for doctor of laws, R Glen Clawson James for doctor of divinity, and Henry Sleeper Martin for doctor of science. Dr Horn to preach the baccalaureate sermon. William Colfax Markham to dedicate Memorial Gateway. Kenneth W. McFarland to deliver commencement address. Clarence P Broadfoot leads graduating class activities.
Yesterday the Tony story tops front pages and Cardman’s grip as the town readies. Dr Lud warns Paula that a fraternity clash could trigger Dr Van Horn’s ouster. Chris visits the sorority house and says he is leaving while the town marshal arrives with a warrant sworn by Tony.
Paula learns Chris is jailed after Tony exposes him to save a graduating student. She fights to free him, meets Dr. Lud and Tony Beale, and uncovers a planned League meeting sabotage by fraternity leaders led by Bill Jenks. Paula vows to intervene before commencement night.
Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes how Vichy French collaboration and the potential use of colonies threaten Allied shipping and Mediterranean control. He cites Crete, Syria, and Raeder’s warning, urging Britain to secure assurances or act to prevent German use of French bases.
Theodore Roosevelt plans to address Kansas City Memorial Day and possibly Lawrence in Woodland Park. Reports note Wilson weighing peace talks as German advances continue near Meuse. John W. Dwight launches Root preconvention campaign in New York. Hedges Stimson Butler join soon. Miss Estell Northrup seeks Republican registrar of deeds.
Sergeant Howard E. Woodward a former member of Company M 137th Infantry now drillmaster of Company 53 Alabama State Guard was praised at a banquet after inspection by regular army officers A four year National Guard veteran and KU engineering student lived with his sister and brother in law at 425 Maine Street Richland parents Mr and Mrs Carl Woodward of Richland
Mrs. David Brunk of Eudora, who fell at her home Friday, is found to have a fractured hip. She is in Lawrence Memorial hospital. Henry Hagenbuch of Eudora, who had a heart attack last Friday morning, is slightly improved.
Cold morning with no frost and street work restarting as a new cement sidewalk is laid in front of the express office. Construction begins on excavating a cellar at Innes Bullene Hackman and extends to a rear south room with two stories and a new department to handle increased stock. W F March urges Lawrence residents to provide horse rigs for banker visits to the university and Haskell Institute, with bankers covering expenses. The McCormick company opens a new tea and coffee store at 712 Massachusetts Street.
The Bald win area welcomed visitors from Wenoka and Dodge City and announced births in Baldwin families. The fourteenth annual Baldwin Garden Club flower show drew about five hundred attendees with strong peony rose and iris displays judged by Lawrence residents. Memorial day events include the Oakwood cemetery gateway dedication funded by William Colfax Markham. Also noted are Dr. Frank Gleason opening a Baldwin office and updates on Hewitt Taylor's eye treatment.
The Elite Exposition Shows sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars will open tonight at the showgrounds at Twenty third and Louisiana streets. A fleet of trucks with rides and shows arrived from Falls City Nebraska where the carnival played last week. Read the Journal World classified page for bargains.
A picnic and play day was held on the south lawn of New York School on Friday evening May 23 with about 150 parents and friends. A tie game by fifth and sixth graders followed by a May queen crowning and a slow motion wrestling match highlighted the event.
In Kentucky a law enforcement group captured a still at Levi Jackson State Park. It turned out to be a museum piece being restored in a natural setting to enhance the park display of former mountain industries. In Nebraska a missing five year old, Jennie Munk, was found after CCC boys and locals searched fields and a river area. she had fallen asleep in her father's grain bin after wandering away.
A dense listing of programs across KMBC WDAF WREN WRIEN and others for Monday May 26 and Tuesday May 27. Advertised acts include Mandrake Magician Jack Armstrong Gordon Jenkins Orchestra and Tommy Dorsey era acts plus news weather and sports segments with multiple nightly orchestras and recaps.
Prof. F A Russell of the K U school of engineering left Saturday to attend a meeting of railway officials and engineering school representatives at Lehigh University Bethlehem Pa. Railways seek to interest college graduates in railroading as a vocation. He will return May 28.
Luther Dee Hillebert born Richland February 13 193 died while playing at Fairview school April 22 1941 at age 12 years 2 months and 9 days. Funeral at Fairview church conducted by Rev Hoppingarner burial in Vinland cemetery. He leaves parents three sisters Lorene Victoria Lydia Joes Globe two brothers Roy Lee J W and a deceased older brother. Grandfather J W Hillebert and grandmother Lydia Bozarth.
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