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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1941
Page
4
Rhetorical Front Foreshadows Stirring World War Debate
German admiral and Pierre Laval warn the United States while Secretary Hull retorts that warnings repeat in history. Fireside chat planned from the White House to circulate globally as leaders debate without words alone solving crises. Violence and guns shadow the talk as the world grows louder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Laval
United States
Hull
White House
Raeder Warns United States of Possible German Action
The admiral warned that Germany may respond to American aid to Britain with deterrent measures. The piece notes no new shift in U S perception, stating Washington understood Germany could spark conflict anytime. It remarks Britain’s flagship destruction near American waters might have intensified the warning, but currents remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Raeder
United States
Germany
Britain
Raeder
Navy war in Atlantic deepens as Bismarck sinks Hood
The Denmark Strait fight pitting Iceland and Greenland ships continues after the Hood disaster. The new German battleship Bismarck has sunk, with Britain trading an old capital ship for a newer Nazi vessel. The German loss is smaller in count but heavy in symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark Straits
Iceland
Greenland
Hood
Bismarck
Atlantic
Roosevelt questions whether widespread hunger or nervous indigestion prevails
President Roosevelt weighs the paradox of abundant food and growing surpluses while a large portion of the population allegedly remains undernourished. He considers whether the issue reflects true undernourishment or a psychological distress from eight years of continuous crises and alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
War’s Enduring Strains Hit England and Germany
Reports say tobacco grows scarce in England while Germany feels a beer shortage as both nations confront wartime scarcity and its broad impact on daily life and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Easy Days for Spies
A newspaper reflection argues that U S espionage has thrived in peaceful times with lax surveillance. It notes that changing world conditions will raise threats and counter threats, altering spy business. The piece suggests the easiest days of espionage are behind us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America First committee faces disruption at meetings
The America First committee plans debate on its goals but is hindered by bandists and off color groups in attendance. Leaders regret their presence yet cannot fully exclude them, while they push facts they believe Americans should hear despite the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America First Committee
Radio industry laments licensing regs widen control
The radio industry complains that licensing now reaches beyond establishing order in the waves. They warn regulators extend power to other matters, predicting grounds for complaint will emerge as those in power tend to exceed bounds.
De Valera Objects To Irish Drafting For Fight
De Valera voices Irish objections to a draft limited to Northern Ireland saying if drafting occurs in Ireland all Irish would feel it. The protest contrasts with a stereotype of Irish drawn to fighting but believes being drafted would remove the fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Valera
Northern Ireland
Ireland
Air War Emphasizes Air Superiority in Crete Campaign
The Crete campaign underscores air control as crucial in modern warfare and reveals the U S response with intensified air strikes on aircraft plants. The strikes aim to curb the enemy’s air capability and sustain American air power in the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
America
Roosevelt Signs New Agricultural Measure For Progress
President Roosevelt signs the latest agricultural measure as farming moves forward under the slogan faith hope and purity. The act aims to boost farm prosperity and unite farmers under a clear national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosevelt
Raeder Reaffirms Stance on Raiders
Admiral Raeder holds his position as expected and remains supportive of the raiders, confirming the customary line of defense and policy amid ongoing debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Raeder
Coronado Watches Wrist During Elkhart Pageant
A youngster at the Elkhart pageant noticed Coronado glancing at his wrist watch, drawing attention to the timing of the event as reported by the Wichita Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Coronado
Wichita Eagle
Campaign to cut domestic acreage at wheat conference
At the London International Wheat conference the Farm Board outlined plans to intensify its campaign for domestic acreage reduction this summer and next fall. The report also notes global aviation and community events including honors at Dread Training School and plans for a world flight by Wiley Post and Harold Gatty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Board
August Piccard
Austria
Munich
Dread
Myers Hall
Edwin M. Belles
Jack Riley
Catherine Holmes
George Washington
Scholastic
Emma Bachmann
Margaret Cowles
Harriet Daniels
Florence Dill
Lawrence Mills
Margaret Nelson
Ida Jean Polson
Kathleen Eustace
Mary Elizabeth Kiene
Howe Lane
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Jim Roper
Mr. Roper
Frank Rowland
William Frowe
John Emick
C. H. Cooper
Albert Giesemann
Roper
Austrians Capture War Material After Storming Italians
More than 2,000 Italians were taken by Austrian forces who stormed positions and seized four guns four machine guns and a quantity of war materiel. The capture reflects a significant blow amid ongoing combat operations in the region.
Raeder Warns U S on Aid to Britain in Wartime Talk
The wartime column analyzes Admiral Raeder's warning that American contraband convoys would be an act of war and notes the sinking of the Hood. It discusses Roosevelt's forthcoming fireside chat, U S neutrality patrols, and aims to deter aid to Britain while avoiding direct conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raeder
United States
Britain
Germany
Bismarck
England
Hood
Hull
Berlin
Roosevelt
Fuehrer
Uncle Sam
Herr Hitler
Janan
Hitler
Washington
Neutrality
Atlantic
Maryland
Seven Seas
That Boy, My Pal of the Air
A tribute poem describes a young aviator in training seen from a field. The speaker prays for the flyer’s safety and commits to support him as he learns to guard troops in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal OF the
Ancle
Bedr
Brazil judge fines carnival manager for gambling machines
Judge John W. Baum munk fined Thomas J. Smith, carnival manager, $25 and costs after a guilty plea to possessing 10 slot machines. The machines were ordered destroyed and when opened five cents more in nickels spilled out, the judge kept the jackpot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
John W. Baumunk
Thomas J. Smith
Automobile Crash Leaves Man in Ditch and Poison Ivy
A Missouri man, Marshall Machin of Mexico, sustains back injuries when his car plunges into a ditch. Rescuers place him on a patch of poison ivy, worsening his condition and adding to the tragedy in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Marshall Machin
Mexico
Missouri
Kansas to stage first bull fight in years during centennial
Sidney Franklin signs a contract with the Junior Chamber of Commerce for a June 12 and 13 bull fight as part of the Coronado Cuarto Centennial celebration. The sole American matador agrees to be gentle to the bulls and avoid harm if possible, upholding gentlemanly conduct.
Red Cross Reports Losses in Shipments to Britain
Judge Frank Gray cites Norman H. Davis on Red Cross losses since October 1 1939. Of 910 consignments on 369 steamers only 11 ships carrying aid were reported lost, totaling 1 056 000 dollars. Most losses are insured and no Red Cross ship has failed. A Greek shipment valued around 120 000 dollars is unconfirmed. Two carload cases were sent last Saturday with 169 knitted garments 115 sewn garments and 47 layettes. Materials for next quota arrive. sewing room closes Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gray
Douglas County
American Red Cross
Norman H. Davis
Red Cross
Great Britain
Greece
Mediterranean
Davis
Cimarron River Flood Damages Bridges Across Kansas
Flood waters from the Cimarron River in Oklahoma panhandle and New Mexico highlands surge into Kansas. The rampage since May 3 damaged a bridge on K-27 between Ulysses and Hugoton and another on U.S. 88 north of Liberal, with approaches washed out near Rolla after weekend rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Ulysses
Hugoton
U.S. 88
Liberal
Rolla
Oklahoma Panhandle
New Mexico Highlands
NAM Manufacturers urge curtailment of installment buying
Chicago May 27 Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers urged curtailment of installment buying to curb inflation and avoid another economic collapse. They called for larger down payments and shorter contract terms for consumer credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Association of Manufacturers
Liberty Memorial class reunion dinner set for Thursday
More than 100 reservations have been made for the 1936 Liberty Memorial reunion dinner to be held Thursday at 6 o clock in the Union ballroom. Class sponsor Marston Mc Cluggage said letters have come from Honolulu Washington D C Minnesota and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Ballroom
Marston McCluggage
Tony
Honolulu
Washington, D., C
Minnesota
Texas
National defense theme at Kansas State college graduation
Kansas State college graduation drew 7000 attendees as speakers tied the event to national defense. Gov. Payne Ratner contrasted American privileges with European dictatorship and Gov. Ralph Carr urged graduates to defend the country even if it costs their cap and gown. Roy M. Green received a doctor of science degree from Colorado State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State College
Payne Ratner
Kansas
Europe
Ralph Carr
Colorado
Roy M. Green
Colorado State Colege
Gasoline Tax Revenue Up In March For Topeka
March gasoline taxes totaled 924 475 compared with 890 332 in the same month last year the revenue and taxation commission announced Exemptions were 298 784 as compared with 268 131 in March 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Revenue and Taxation Commission
Italian shooter executed in Tirana prison
Rome reports FiV Asail Luci Mihailoff, accused of firing on an automobile carrying King Vittorio Emanuele and the Albanian premier on May 17, was executed at dawn today in Tirana. He was described as a Greek with poetic madness and convicted by a military tribunal before a firing squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Fi—V
Forts and Patrols in Pekin Face Early 1916 Clash
A US location guard in Pekin repelled German soldiers attempting to breach a perimeter at a forbidden city entrance. One German was wounded. the incident stems from tensions over control of the entry and the American stance in protecting the zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pekin
Grass Protects Your Land in Franklin County
Soil Conservation Service urges farmers in Franklin County to plant temporary summer pastures of sweet clover Sudan and Lespedera to reduce grazing on permanent pastures. Rest and rest periods are essential, especially after droughts, to allow native grasses to recover and prevent erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Sudan
Lespedera
Drouth
Would End Under nourishment Washington May 27
President Roosevelt urged action at the national defense nutrition conference to curb widespread and serious under nourishment affecting millions. Leprosy claims about 20 American lives annually per latest census figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
National Defense Nutrition Conference Today
U. S
Dr Lud Confronts Cardman Leaders In Campus Stand
Paula and Dr. Lud rush to stop a Campus League rally as Hal Bascomb and Jenks spark a student mob. Lud warns expulsion while Jenks calls the bluff, leaving Paula and Tony racing to warn the League meeting and prevent a harmful clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula
Chris
Jenks
Dr. Lud
Tony
Lud
Hal Bascomb
Hal
Dr. van Horn
League
Bascomb
Cardman
van Horn
Baldwin News Highlights Local Events and Personal News
Rev Runyan and Mrs Runyan visiting in Lawrence. Frank E Wolf’s son born in New York City named Paul Bronson, Baker graduates both parents. Lecompton hosts Christian Education program with area doctors and educators. Baker School of Fine Arts recital at First Methodist ends with reception. Baker faculty perform Bach to Schumann pieces under club direction. Mary Lee Breyfogle presides at lunch. Mildred Hahn to teach at Illinois State Blooming ton summer school. Simons couple to lead crafts at Estes Park conference and camp. book store duties noted. Lions Club dinner features Dr Cecil F Marshall on America’s future paths. Mrs Grover Brumfield mourns brother Rex Arrasmith’s stroke death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Runyan
Lawrence
Frank E. Wolf
Paul Wolf
New York City
Paul Bronson
Baker
Esther Bronson
Hiram Weld
Homer K. Ebright
Inez Ross
Lecompton
Northwest
Douglas County Council of Christian Education
School of Fine Arts
Baldwin Music Club
First Methodist Church
Edward C. Allderdice
Bach
Twilicht
Fiesole
Bingham
Franck
LeRoy Wright
Arensky
Tuois Hunt Smith
Molique
Brown
Nancy
William C. Rice
Eleanor Norwood
Poulenc Heifetz
Szymanowski
Blair Fairchild
Robert N. Ledore
Mrs. Smith
Student Christian Movement
Simoni
Simonis
Chelev
Colo
Cecil F. Marshall
Lions Club
America
Topeka
Grover Brumfield
Lamar
Rex Arrasmith
Radio Programs Tuesday Evening Listings
Radio schedule for May 27 and 28 lists multiple stations WREN KMBC WDAF WODAF with countless programs from 6:30 PM to 12:00 AM. Notable acts include Gordon Jenkins Orchestra Glenn Miller's Orchestra and Bob Hope. The guide shows news broadcasts sports and musical programs across stations, with numerous time slots and program names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KNBC
Mandrake
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
KMBC
Gordon Jenkins
Orch
Court of
Wren—Quiestion Bea
Treasure Chest
Bob Trout
Grand Central Station
the People
WODAF
Nickel Man
Glenn Miller
Bob Hope
K. C
Wdaf—College
Huyamos
Roosevelt
Amos and
Andy
Fred Waring
Lanny Ross
Johnny
Paul Sullivan
U.S
KMEC
Gene Krupa
KMHC
Wdaf—Hotel Muehlebach Or. 10:55—Wren—Ap News, Kmec—Press News, Wdaf—Ap News
Enric Madriguera
John Duffy
Moonbeama
Dale
Dave
Charlie Barnatt
Lionel Hampton
United Press News
Press
WRIEN
Cavaliers
Quiz Kida
Tony Martin
Manhattan
Dr. Christian
Star Theatre
WDAP
Eddie Cantor
Pym
Author's Playhouse
Kay Kyser
Mr. Meek
Colony Club Orchestra
Blue Barron
Easy Aces
Sonny Dunham
Howard and
Shelton
Lexington
Wdaf—Star
Gabriell Heatter
Eg Romante
Charlie Barnett
WRPN
Chuck Foster
N.B.C
KFKU
Arrasmith Widow and Family Mourn Loss in Local Death
Arrasmith aged forty and formerly of Bald win is survived by wife Mrs Ruby Liarry Arrasmith and eight year old son Rex Jr. Chester Moore son of Mrs Anna Moore will graduate from Baker Monday and report to Leavenworth for U S Army Air Corps service then to Glendale California for training. Philamathean club elected officers Rae Eaton President Roger Martin Vice President Neil Chastain Secretary H B Ad dington Treasurer Rollie Critchfield led a paper How to Annoy Your Children and social games. On June 3 Mrs Ray Reynolds to host at the Corner cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrasmith
Baldwin
Ruby Liarry Arrasmith
Rex
Chester Moore
Anna Moore
Baker
Leavenworth
U. S. Army Air Corps
Chester
Glendale
Calif
Philamathean Club
Thomas Lucas
Rae Eaton
Roger Martin
Neil Chastain
H. BE. Addington
Rollie Critchfield
Addington
Ray Reynolds
Defunct Kansas sales tax tokens to be redeemed
Forty tons of defunct Kansas sales tax tokens remain to be turned in with July 1 as the final redemption date. The state issued sixty tons and has redeemed twenty tons. after July 1 the metal will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
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