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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1942
Page
4
Memorial Day in 1942 Remembrance and Resolve
Memorial Day is described as part of the American story with families honoring the dead and the nation saluting those who served in times of peril. The piece notes ongoing battles today, the torch of freedom, and the duty to preserve freedom and justice amid new threats in 1942.
Congress fears Leon Henderson power shift
Congress debates the scope of price administrator Leon Henderson's authority arguing that Congress has granted broad powers to agencies over the years and now must decide whether to modify or rescind those powers. The piece contends in a constitutional government limits should be enforced and Congress can take back powers it has conferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Henderson
Congress
Unvailing Fury in Prague as Nazi Rule Hardens
The article reports German forces executing men and women in Prague after the assassination of the Gestapo chief. It notes similar outbursts across occupied Europe and rising Nazi brutality as resistance grows. Despairing populations resist despite reprisals, with no sign of letup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
France
Norway
Holland
Belgium
Yugoslavia
Greece
Gestapo
Missouri Stadium Fund Paid, KU Sees Possible Parallels
The University of Missouri confirms the stadium project is fully funded, a development that athletic authorities at the University of Kansas may view as encouragement that similar financing can be achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Missouri
University of Kansas
Axis push to Tobruk in desert fighting stalled again
Report notes German and Italian forces nearly reached Tobruk and have piled up a sizable record of calmest activities in the desert clash, underlining persistent efforts in the North African campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobruk
Mexico Considers War Declaration Against Axis
The Mexican congress weighs President Avila Camacho's proposal to declare war on the Axis following torpedo attacks on Mexican ships. Lawmakers maintain calm deliberation, recognizing the need to join free nations against treachery and treason. Mexico's active belligerency would strengthen hemispheric security and solidify the Western world's front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexican Congress
Avila Camacho
Shipwreck Survivor Survives 29 Days Adrift on Raft
A young radio operator from a torpedoed ship reached the American shore after 29 days alone on a raft. Rescuers doubted him at first, suspecting a planted tale, but his account checked out in detail. He maintained health by salvaging a plank and shelter from the elements with food and water aboard.
Fewer Fatalities Reported On Highways This Period
Fewer highway fatalities occur in recent months with travel down and speeds lowered. Agencies seek credit for each factor as they assess which changes most reduced the accident rate and injuries.
Paris and Helen Referenced in University Exam Debate
The Globe-Democrat discusses a St Louis University exam about Paris chasing Helen of Troy and questions why young men invest in costly jewelry and dinners, burn pay through romance, and treat love as a Trojan War. The piece contrasts Helen of Troy with Helen of Hicksville and asks why people pursue beauty despite consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Democrat
St.Louis
Paris
Helen of Troy
St. Louis University
Troy
Helen of
Hicksville
Kiss Sparks Car Crash Heroine Exit
A roadster skidded around a corner, struck a lamppost and three cars, then paused after hitting a stone fence. A girl emerged and declared the stunt a kiss, in the Mercury report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Mercury
Mullins to Wed Mary Angela Bergan in South Bend
Larry Mullins, assistant Kansas University football coach, will marry Miss Mary Angela Bergan in South Bend Indiana on June 14. John W. Houk, 79, a well known farmer in the area, died yesterday. Douglas County 4 H clubs plan 4-H roundups at Manhattan June 6 through 11. R R Rutherford announces candidacy for Douglas County sheriff in the GOP primary. Lawrence Rotary members attended Baldwin club meeting. Mr and Mrs C H Wilbur and sons Ronald and Joe of Polo Missouri visit Mrs Wilbur's parents. Mr and Mrs Otto Fischer and Mr and Mrs Ivan Rowe and daughter Sally plan weekend in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Mrs C A Hill spent yesterday in Eudora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Mullins
University of Kansas
Mary Angela Bergan
South Bend
Ind
John W. Houk
Douglas County
Manhattan
R. R
Bob) Rutherford
Lawrence Rotary Club
Baldwin Club
C. H. Wilbur
Ronald
Joe
Polo, Mo
Wilbur
J. E. Selig
Otto Fischer
Ivan Rowe
Sally
Excelsior Springs
C. A. Hill
Eudora
Cruise Ship Intrigues Stir Talcott and Two Women
On a Caribbean cruise, Talcott faces a locked-in Halsey in a cabin and juggles two women, Martha Swenson and June Paterson. A wireless message ends his rapture, but the voyage offers glamour, danger, and a tide of memories as he contemplates the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunet
June Paterson
Abas Island
Talcott
Lowell Byrd
Cornell
Martha Swenson
Land of
America
Patrick MacDowell
Bill Talcott
MacDowell
William Talcott
War Today Memorials And The Dead Across The Sea
De Witt MacKenzie writes via Fred Vanderschmidt on Memorial Day in wartime. Veterans lie in Pearl Harbor Java Sea graves while Bataan Corregidor and Somme era dead rest under white crosses in Europe as living fighters vow to return and liberate France and Flanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Java Sea
Philippines
Fox Holes
Bataan
Corregidor Island
Bay
Navy
Somme
Meuse-Argonne
Suresnes
San Mihiel
Aisne-Aisne
Aisne-Marne
Flanders Field
France
Flanders
Nazis Run Coastal Patrol Plane Reported by O Globo
O Globo said a German prisoner Albert Schwabbe confessed Nazis operated a coastal patrol plane between Rio de Janeiro and Santos to report allied ship movements. Schwabbe could not identify the aviators or the plane involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
O Globo
Santos
Albert Schwabbe
Schwabbe
Chauffeur Delivers Sugar Bags To OPM Office
A Los Angeles chauffeur, in a limousine, said his boss sent two 100-pound bags of sugar to the OPM office. He claimed the office could not accept the sugar and, as he left, remarked the boss would not like their refusal and that his conscience bothered him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
OPM
Ensign Blackman Hears Newborn Son By Telephone
In Springfield Illinois Mrs. Blackman reports her husband Ensign Thomas Lewis Blackman, stationed in the Pacific war zone 4,000 miles away, heard their newborn son cry by telephone thirteen hours after birth. He could only murmur with excitement as the infant finally spoke after two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Thomas Lewis Blackman
Pacific War Zone
Baldwin News Highlights Local Events and Personal Updates
Miss Rachel Wilson returns to Osage City for summer with her mother Mrs Maude Wilson Eldon Zeidler to visit Texas camp noted Rev J R Zeidler family Daughters of the King class hosts supper in Baldwin with Beulah Tharpe honored Election results include Mrs George Marquardt becoming president and Mrs John Salit taking teaching duties A $10 gift is sent to missionaries in India Beulah Tharpe’s resignation noted George Marquardt Church work and home remodeling in Topeka George Marquardt home project and East Eleventh street Bees plague the Evans family bees in walls bees shot with a flit gun Mrs Evans plans honey supper with friends Dr H Leigh Baker called to army Miami Fla graduates Baker University Drake University captain Gulf Coast air force training Nurses and memorial address at Vinland cemetery services and musical contributions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Wilson
Osage City
Baldwin
Maude Wilson
Eldon Zeidler
R. J. Zeidler
Texas
Daughters of the King
James S. Chubb
Beulah Tharpe
George Marquardt
Floy Liston
John Salit
Topeka
Eleventh Street
Thomas A. Evans
Baker
Evans
Jersey Street
Mr. Evans
Rotary Club
Mrs. Evans
H. Leigh Baker
Alvin Baker
Army
Officers’ Training School
Miami
Fla
Baker University
Lawrence
Drake University
Gulf Coast Air Force Training Center
Perry Stover
Independence
Jay
J. H. Hooningarner
Vinland Cemetery
William Hooningarner
Robert Bowser
Aged Veteran Honored in Memorial Day Parade
Cincinnati May 30 104 year old William D Welch in a blue coat with medals and reunion badges led the Memorial day parade. Welch served four years in the Civil War as a member of the 140th Pennsylvania infantry and had prior service at the Brooklyn and Boston navy yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
William D. Welch
Welch
140Th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Brooklyn
Boston Navy Yards
Judge Voids Eviction Over Baby’s Crying Plea
Philadelphia judge Nochem ruled to restrain a landlady from evicting a young couple, citing that there is no sweeter music than a baby's crying. The judge acknowledged his own role as father to a 14 month old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Nochem
Hatchery seeks stenographer as applicants flood in
Nampa Idaho hatchery operator H G Hayes reports many applicants for a stenographer post but none meet requirements. He jokes that the ideal candidate must be smart enough to earn 30 dollars weekly yet willing to take 18 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nampa
Ida—H. G. Hayes
The Old Home Town Summer Union Meetings In Lawrence
Lawrence churches will hold summer union meetings at South Park. James Lawrence, a local youth teaching in the Philippines, has joined the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce office. Miss Addie Underwood and Miss Fay Underwood visit Kansas City. Ruth Strong left for Wellington to visit friends. W O Hamilton reported 28 letters for KU athletes approved. Summer session at Lawrence Business College opens next week. Dean H L Butler announced a student art exhibit on the third floor of the administration building. The river dropped three feet today from yesterday’s high mark. Willard Wattles left for Chicago before heading east. The young people dancing club will meet Monday at the Lawrence Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Lawrence
James Lawrence
Philippines
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Addie Underwood
Fay ‘Underwood
Kansas City
Ruth Strong
Wellington
Friends
W. O. Hamilton
K. U
Athletic Board
Lawrence Business College
H. L. Butler
School of Fine Arts
Willard Wattles
Chicago
Young People’s Dancing Club
Bridge planned over Pony Creek near Reno
A new bridge will be built soon across Pony creek near Reno. Notices note several local projects and movements including repainting a residence on Louisiana street and construction of a seven room house at Prairie Center. Provisional plans list Lecompton as to have a telephone exchange and local business Cox and Trueblood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony Creek
Reno
M. G. Manley
Louisiana Street
John Sanshovel
Prairie Center
August Haas
Willow Springs
Lecompton
Cox and Trueblood
Ed Pierson
Arthur Wood
Paul Landis
Dudley Asher
Mr. Pierson
Radio Schedule Highlights From May 30 to June 1
A dense listing of radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and WRIEN for Saturday May 30 Sunday May 31 and Monday June 1 detailing shows such as News broadcasts Orch programs sports segments and musical acts including Guy Lombardo's Orchestra Carmen Cavallero and Fred Waring plus theater and variety segments like Truth or Consequences and The Lone Ranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
WDAF
Cavaliers
Edward Tomlinson
Israel
Tillie
the Teller
DiInah Shore
Church Page
Guy Lombardo
Orch
Wdaf—Playhouse
Green Hornet
Hopby Lobby
John Daly
Wren—Symphony Orchestra
HMBC
James G. McDonald
Bill Stern
Bob Ripley
Labor For Victory
Ted Steele
KKMBC
Frazier Hunt
Carmen Cavallero
Teddy Powell
A.P
K.C
Milwaukee
Columbia Symphony
Hollywood Church
Army Hour
A. Kostelanetz
John Tomplins
Melody Ranch
WRIEN
Jack Benny
John Freedom
Tommy Dorey
Edgar Bergen
Cyima
Man's Family
KMBBC
Walter Winchell
Fred Allen
Parker
Dear John
Goodwill
WDAEF
Burns and Allen
KMIBC
Gabriel Heatter
U.S
Moonbeams
Will Osborne
Stan Wenton
Muehiebacher
United Press News
A.P. News
Lum
Abner
Jack Armstrong
Fred Waring
Jimmy Fidler
World Today
Wdaf—Newsroom
Lone Ranger
KEMBC
Blondie
Hank Keene
Cavalcade of America
KNBC
Freddie Martin
Frank Parker
Treasury Star Parade
Amos and
Andy
Ramona
Les Brown
V. Kaltenborn
Cavallero
WDAKF
Marine Corps
Charlie Spivak
Jerry Wald
Af—Moonbeams
Hal Leonard
Treasury Star
Press
Radio Schedule Listings with Academic Events
Radio and university events are listed with air times and program titles including WDAF KMBC WREN KNBC and WDAF broadcasts. The schedule mentions a Baccalaureate address by Dr Ernest Fremont Tittle and KU commencement concerts and programs led by Russell L. Wiley and Fred Ellsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Fremont Tittle
Aut Horst Episcopal Church
Evanston
University of Kansas
Russell L. Wiley
K. U
Fred Ellsworth
Obituary of Charles W. Johnson Dwight banker and community leader
Charles W. Johnson died suddenly May 21 1942 in Dwight Kansas aged 65. A Kansas law graduate turned lumberman banker he served as district court clerk general bank receiver and founding president of Farmers State Bank. Survived by wife Hassie and children Carl Harry and Mrs. Dibble plus nine siblings and four grandchildren. Funeral held in Dwight with large attendance reflecting lifelong ties to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Johnson
Dwight
Kansas
Lawrence
K.A. School
K.A
Johnson
Morris County
Dwight State Bank
Helvey
Neb
Farmers State Bank
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Dwizht
Council Grove
Topeka
Dawson
Shubert
Nemaha
Talmage
Panama
Bennet
Nebraska
Mr. Johnson
Jennie Erickson
Biggsville
Fannie Disberger
Kan
Nettie Olson
Mary Wilkison
Edward Johnson
Wichita
Albert S. Johnson
Excelsior Springs
Harry C. Johnson
Kansas City
John O. Johnson
Hassie R. Johnson
Carlene V. Dibble
Carl W. Johnson
Harry F. Johnson
Dawson, Neb
Jean Carlene
Catherine Anne Dibble
Harry F. Jr
Lance
Charles Simons Johnson
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Journal World J
Kaneas
Wational Representatives
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
New York
West 44Th St
North Michigan Ave
Baltimore Ave
Associated Press
Audit Bureau
Journal-World
United States
United States of America
United America
Eaton K. Goldthwaite
NEA Service, Inc
Halsey
Dreenks
Dewitt MacKenzie
Fred Vanderschmidt
Baldwin. News
Lawrence Country Club
Optometrist
B. G. Gustafson
J. R. Payne
Rexall
KFKU
Glenn Charlton
Charlton
Agency Insurance
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