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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1941
Page
3
Alexandria dispatch describes British battleships cruisers and destroyers repelling a major Nazi air assault on Crete on May 22. The fleet fought dives bombers, sank Italian destroyers and transports, and protected a sea landing amid vast aerial bombardment.
Miss Winifred Hill, a longtime presence in local musical events, will perform a 3 o clock recital in Frank Strong Hall. The program features Beethoven’s Concerto in C Minor with Ruth Orcutt assisting, plus Brahms and Debussy pieces and two piano orchestral parts.
Standard Oil led yesterday with a gasoline price increase of one half cent per gallon. Other local distributors either have or will implement similar raises. The rise covers Stano land Red Crown Splite kerosene and all naphtha products, while oil prices remain unchanged.
Chancellor Deane W. Malott appeals KU students to continue college training until military service demands it. He urges finishing education, even attending summer school, to complete formal schooling before disruptions from draft. He notes uncertainty about whether to enlist, quit school, or seek work due to looming war.
Gov. Payne Ratner of Kansas calls the nation to rededicate itself to keeping America strong and on the road to progress happiness and prosperity, in a May proclamation from Topeka. The message urges educational training and enlistment efforts as part of the national task.
Frequent timetable list shows times and lines for Southwestern Greyhound Lines Union Pacific Stages Santa Fe Trailways with station at 638 Mass. St. The dense OCR snippet implies intercity departures and arrivals across several daily slots, but lacks full route context.
Coronado apparel remains popular in men’s shops with merchants reporting strong sales. About 25 dozen neckties are expected to arrive tomorrow and taxi company drivers plan to wear the shirts and ties.
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