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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1942
Page
1
Axis in Move to Get French Fleet report from London says Vichy Paris accord would allow German access to French warships amid Italian demands for Tunisia Nice and Corsica. Bolsheviks fight Kharkov as Hore Belisha urges second front to aid Russia.
Topeka May 26 muggy conditions displaced cool spells in Kansas with scattered thunder showers possible in the extreme northwest tonight. Weatherman Flora says cooler winds will follow. Eastern counties reported heavy rains yesterday with totals ranging from 1.15 inches in Carbondale to 0.24 in Kansas City. Dodge City and Goodland hit 88 degrees with a 57 degree low last night.
Chinese forces report heavy fighting as Japanese troops estimated at 100000 press within two miles of Kinhwa, Chekiang provisional capital. Chungking says Japan loses 3000 men while Chinese resist with aerial-dominance cited and bridges and railways west of Kinhwa destroyed. Allied air strikes hit Raabu, New Britain, and Lae as Japan planes fall.
Washington May 26 The House Judiciary Committee approved CPI legislation to apply anti racketeering laws to interfere with commerce by groups including unions and to set penalties up to ten years and ten thousand dollars. The bill seeks to define extortion and empowers the President to use armed forces to prevent obstructions to interstate or foreign commerce.
President Roosevelt said substitutes could be found for tires before they wear out and noted progress on tireless options. He cited a proposed Florida pipeline to relieve east gasoline shortages and discussed synthetic rubber research for civilian use. He planned talks with Leon Henderson on national gasoline rationing and said the pipeline would cost about 9 million dollars with funds pending in Congress.
Sen Clyde Reed of Kansas telegrams Price Administrator Henderson protesting proposed gasoline rationing of the Midwest as needlessly interfering with daily habits and business of entire states in the region.
Washington May 26 The senate military committee approved a soldiers allotment and allowance bill to classify married men with children for call order. It would deduct 22 dollars from enlisted pay with 28 dollars matching by the government to provide 50 dollars for living expenses for wives, plus monthly supports for children. The panel backed compulsory ten thousand dollar government life insurance with a 35 cent per thousand monthly premium paid by the service member. Bipartisan opposition emerged to drafting 18 19 year olds, with senators warning schooling and jobs implications and suggesting farm work as an alternative.
Steven E. Shoup of the War Production Board told Lawrence Chamber of Commerce that most machine shops repair shops and agricultural equipment makers should stay in their current lines to aid the war effort. He warned of a steel shortage and noted a June 15 ban on steel use for about 400 nonessential items including bath tubs and iron beds. He urged keeping existing machines running and conserving household gadgets. The talk was broadcast via WREN and the meeting was led by the Lawrence Chamber industrial committee with guests Skillman and Harvey surveying local industries.
A Stockholm dispatch reports Adolf Hitler left Berlin for his eastern front headquarters to confer with generals and confirm he would retain his post as commander in chief. Field Marshals Brauchitsch and von Bock were absent. von Bock reportedly urged relinquishment and cited Hitler's indecision as a handicap.
The Lawrence community marks Memorial Day with a program at South Park at 8 p m Saturday May 30. A Legionnaire aided by Boy Scouts places flowers in Oak Hill Maple Grove Pioneer cemeteries. The event features a naval service at the river bridge and a full veterans program led by Rev Harold G Barr with songs readings and the Gettysburg Address. Most stores close Saturday for the holiday with some independents open until noon.
Rain and wind did not deter a large crowd at Lee Colman’s Zephyr ranch sale to clear out before Sunflower Ordnance Works. It was the area’s largest general farm sale in years with about 500 head of livestock and extensive used equipment selling well. Auctioneer H. D. Thomas put the turnout at nearly 3,000 as cars lined a three-quarter mile stretch from the farm.
The War Production Board orders general sale of small gauge shotguns odd calibers and certain .22 caliber rifles and other nonessential firearms. All stocks had been frozen since February 27 and are now released for civilian purchase nationwide.
George Thomas Harris Jr 14 received a bronze plaque from the Trans Atlantic Pilots association in memory of his father Captain George T Harris killed in a flying accident August 10 1941 on the Isle of Aran off the Scottish coast. The inscription honors him as a pioneer of the North Atlantic and notes his line of duty.
Walter H. Negbaur county rationing administrator told the War Production Board that 50 000 to 100 000 tons of rubber were tied up in the Kansas City area because collection and shipping to existing plants is uneconomical. He urged locating a reclama tion plant here noting excess gasoline by pipeline can’t be used locally.
London May 26 American military leaders led by Lieutenant General Henry H Arnold and Admiral John H Towers met British chiefs at general headquarters to map a coordinated master blow against Germany by air land and sea. Dwight D Eisenhower and Mark W Clark joined the talks amid reports of accelerated preparations in Northern Ireland and across Allied fronts.
Robert B. Oyler was elected police judge to replace Donald S. Hults who joined the army. J W Stone resigned as city clerk to enter the army by June 15 with two weeks June vacation granted. Charles R. Snow also resigns as city fireman with vacation. two new firemen may be hired. Sidewalks on Massachusetts street blocks 2000 2100 2200 advance and owner financed if not built within 60 days. City to build if needed. Tank service in Dallas to clean paint 75 000 gallon West Hills tank under a new three year contract. water meters purchased. Appraisers finish Tennessee street paving. costs and assessments detailed. June 8 set for equalization board. delinquent taxes adjusted for Breezedale Lot 10. Draft board lease continued. claims paid. Trash contract due July 1. bids to be sought. Street market survey by Boy Scouts. pool hall ordinance unchanged per committee. Bonds up to 40 000 proposed to fund street and alley paving.
Capt George F. Humphrey of 1519 Barker received word from the war department that his son, First Lieut Bud Humphrey, is missing in action after serving on Corregidor since July. No casualty list has been received by the U S government and no fate details are available until prisoner lists are exchanged. Bud Humphrey is a University of Kansas graduate and well known in Lawrence.
Music lovers in Lawrence mourn the death of Emanuel Feuermann the renowned cellist who died in New York City after an operation He performed here on March 18 as part of the University concert series and also appeared in 1938 Considered by many as the world’s best cellist Feuermann was 39.
The index for 60 stocks averages 34.2 while another measure sits at 84.1, indicating divergent performance across sectors. Investors weigh current gains against potential volatility as markets respond to recent earnings and policy news.
Washington May 26 The house ways and means committee divided on a pay as you go plan to collect income taxes at the source. After three days of debate the question was laid aside for further consideration as members weighed ramifications and possible drop of the idea. The treasury had proposed deducting 10 percent of taxable income from payrolls and from bond interest and dividends. The committee then shifted to treasury recommendations to revise estate and gift tax schedules to raise 300 million dollars in revenue.
Twenty five of thirty eight common laborers at Mont J Green contractor on the KU West Campus quit at noon over wage demands. Skilled union workers remained. Electrical service briefly cut off as plant operators paused for safety. C G Bayles noted 30 percent of staff on duty with finals and July naval training prep affected.
Two Liberty Memorial High School seniors Bill Conboy and Harry W. Johnson are among 12 Kansas high school boys named Summerfield scholars at the University of Kansas. The locally notable winners, plus others from Abilene Wyandotte Kansas City Kan Wichita Salina and Topeka, bring LMH S total to 15 recipients from the school.
Roy S. Kater of Nevada Missouri and Leslie Davidson of 733 Lyons street were injured at Sunflower Ordnance Works near Eudora and are hospitalized in Lawrence Memorial. Kater received a severe gash on his leg yesterday while handling a paw. Davidson’s right big toe was severed when a heavy machine fell on it this morning.
Topeka figure Al F Williams renowned for Masonic and patriotic talks will address a joint meeting of all Masonic bodies in Lawrence on July 3. The speech titled Citadel of Democracy will follow a 6 30 PM banquet. Members are urged to attend and bring a non member guest.
Mrs. Payne Whitney's Shut Out, Kentucky Derby winner, led early behind Third Degree then surged in the stretch to win by two lengths in 1:48 4-5 in the mile and an eighth Ballot handicap at Belmont Park. Reading II took second ahead of Third Degree for third in the $3,000 pace.
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