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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
4
A biblical verse from Isaiah 54:14 assures believers they will be established in righteousness, stay far from oppression, and not fear. It declares terror shall not approach them, offering a message of protection and steadfast security.
The piece argues for a new proclamation reaffirming the right to work to curb racketeering by labor bosses and remove veto power over defense and domestic recovery. It condemns the current use of strikes as coercive and urges safeguarding workers’ rights to fair pay and hours while opposing the exploitation of labor leaders for political gain.
The article argues that Crete shows German air superiority, and delays in American aircraft plants are a tragic blot on defense. It calls for accelerating aircraft production regardless of costs to meet the unavoidable wartime need.
The author argues air power's decisive role cannot be ignored and warns Britain’s naval supremacy in the Mediterranean may be negated by German air strength. He cautions against assuming Mediterranean conditions apply to the Atlantic or that air superiority will not decide outcomes in broader theaters.
The president said the freedom of the seas doctrine can coexist with the neutrality act. He implies asserting the doctrine without repealing or modifying the act, risking a shift toward personal government and executive choice over law.
The remark on being at war or not at war ignites extensive discussion across Congress, newspapers, and radio. While the exact status is contested, there is broad view that the nation is nearer to conflict than before.
Germany allows France to develop a defensive air force aimed at England, not Germany, signaling tighter collaboration and furthering Vichy’s constraint. The image of France shifts from Free French to a regime closely tied to Nazi policy.
Sales tax revenues diverted to welfare raise budgets forcing townships and some school districts to increase levies. Officials warn that additional sacrifices from taxpayers will be needed to meet funding needs.
Peggy of the Flint Hills criticizes Dorothy Thompson calling her voice wasp like and opinionated. The Leavenworth Times quotes Peggy saying Thompson speaks for leading minds on both sides of the Atlantic and can dictate God plans and moral views.
One man overcome by smoke and other workers forced from offices on the second floor when a fire broke out early this morning. Hose stretched across Massachusetts street halted streetcar and auto traffic for about twenty minutes while Frank Meierhoffer, who rushed in to save papers, fainted at the top of the stairs and was aided by T. J. Sweeney.
In a tense scene Tony warns against a clash with fraternity men as Kilo admits issues with Bill Jenks and Hal Bascomb. Paula urges Kilo to reveal truth about Chris Wentrich, and a night confrontation unfolds with a stake in who starts the fight. The group contemplates sending for help as tensions peak.
The war column analyses how a German victory on Crete could shape eastern Mediterranean operations. Loss of Crete would threaten Allied air power and push the Axis toward Cyprus Syria and a drive toward Egypt and the Suez. The piece notes the strategic value of Crete and the high cost of any German success.
Athens reports grave unrest after Bulgaria invaded Macedonia and Greek forts withdrew as Bulgarians claimed permission. Two Republican presidential candidates Hughes and Coleman DuPont arrived in Chicago. Legacy merchant Alex Marks dies in Lawrence. Kansas University School of Fine Arts posts 26 percent enrollment gain. Chamber considers editing The Nations Business magazine for Merle Thorne. National Guard prepares for summer training while city preparedness parades seem unlikely. Miss Vanetta Hosford to wed June 7. guest shower hosted by Miss Evelyn Strong.
Forty years ago the city schools concluded nine months of work with students packing their books for a three month vacation. The Jackson building center room became a real estate office for W. J. Cross, with a show window leased to a stamp dealer. Ed Hope planned an ice cream parlor in the 700 block. A fire damaged Horace P. Tripp's 31 Perry street home. Eva Adams hosted about 35 youths at her South Lawrence residence with refreshments and games. The Merchants athletic club beat the high school team 11 to 3 in a baseball game noted for humorous plays. The high school squad remains undefeated and hopes to play K. U. or Haskell. Solomon Engle urged Washington post members to attend Memorial Day decorations for local cemeteries, with duties assigned to F. A. Myers, Henry Eggert, and C. W. Smith at Maple Grove Franklin Catholic Mount Oread.
The British cruiser York, a 8250 ton warship with a 600 crew, is regarded as a total loss. Damaged earlier and under repair at Suda Bay, it was bombed during the Crete campaign with only two killed and five wounded. It marks the eighth cruiser the Admiralty has acknowledged lost in the war.
Congressman U S Guyer recalls a Capitol visit with Kansas students from Kincaid and Attica high schools. He honors teacher E E Eddy of Attica and notes debate over war and public opinion, warning against rushing into conflict and the burden of future taxes. He cites Roosevelt and warns saber rattlers may push war.
Pittsburg May 29 Bishop Robert Nelson Spencer Kansas City urged graduates of Pittsburg Teachers College to rally behind President Roosevelt in defending democracy and opposing Hitler ideologies. Gov. Payne Ratner spoke briefly as 343 seniors earned bachelor of science degrees 12 master of science degrees and 104 life certificates.
Women born in 1918 labeled Armistice babies must register on June 14 for war work, per labor ministry guidance. Anthrax caused nine human deaths in the U S in 1959 per census figures.
Radio schedule fragment lists programs and times across WREN KMBC KNMBC WDAF stations for May 29 including Intermezzo Scrapes of Scrappy Pot o Gold Spotlight Coffee Time National Defense City Desk and music acts like Glenn Miller Rudy Vallee and Charlie Barnett with news broadcasts and theater picks.
The postcard from Little America in Antarctica reaches a Richmond supper club for a family reunion on a May 28 date marked by a 98 degree heat peak. Kansas City resident Chester W. Seiglar seeks jury exemption citing thoughts of fishing in Minnesota, a judge deems the excuse frank and non-precedential.
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