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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1940

Page

4

Complete Protection Psalm Verse Passages

A compact verse quotation notes dwelling in the secret place of the Most High under the shadow of the Almighty from Psalm 91 1. The text presents a religious reflection on safety and divine protection.

Right to Work Bill Signals War-Era Labor Tension

A proposed federal right to work measure would bar union membership from defense workers and curb strikes. The piece cites Vultee Aircraft and an aluminum plant walkout as leverage points, while urging unions to avoid actions that jeopardize the defense effort and noting possible suspension of the strike right during the emergency.

Congress Vultee Aircraft Works Green A.F.L

Ice on the Wires Hits Texas Panhandle Power Lines

A freezing drizzle iced wires across the Texas Panhandle causing widespread power and communications outages. Utilities mobilized crews to restore service quickly, though water pressure failures occurred in Amarillo and nearby cities during the disruption.

Texas Panhandle Amarillo

Missouri governor-elect seeks bipartisan study commission on state government overhaul

The governor-elect plans to appoint a bipartisan commission to study reorganizing Missouri state government. Topics include tax collection by ten agencies, overlapping agency work, relief administration, and the creation of a state civil service. Changes may unfold gradually, but starting the study is already a step.

Missouri Relief Administration

Weather Delays Face of Army Training Reception

Defense trainees gathering at reception centers face bad weather but shelters with substantial roofs and walls will protect air during training. Army officials say preparations will not entail undue exposure.

Army

Defense bill eyed to improve health of charges before release

The defense bill reportedly lacks explicit health provisions yet aims to return those in care to civilian life in better physical condition than when received.

Ghost sea raider spotted near hemisphere defense zone

The ghost sea raider has appeared briefly outside the hemisphere defense zone and may be operating within it. News of shelling near Puerto Rico prompted no British navy statement, but lack of comment does not mean inaction.

Hemisphere Puerto Rico

German Vessels in Tampico Harbor Prep For Dash Outside

German ships in Tampico harbor appear to be arming for another attempt to break out. The same American destroyers, misidentified as enemy warships before, continue patrolling the gulf waters. The Germans doubt they are the only armed traders in Tampico traffic.

Tampico Gulf

Bulgars Delay Axis Entry as Hitler Sets European Timetable

The Bulgars show reluctance to join the axis and plan postponement. Hitler dictates the European timetable, with delays possibly tied to Russia's resistance to letting the axis advance too quickly across Bulgaria.

Hitler Europe Bulgaria Russia

Albanians Move Against Retreating Italians in War’s Turbulent Tide

The Albanians are described as descending from the hills to attack retreating Italian forces. The report notes other nationalities including French, Belgian, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Polish and Czech troops waiting for opportunities to strike back at Germany.

Germany

Congress Faces Quorum Strain Slows Remaining Session

With quorum difficulty rising, Congress is unlikely to transact much more business this session. Lawmakers appear focused on staying vigilant at home and abroad.

Congress

British Find Italian Tanks Have Thinner Rear Armor

In a Libya engagement British forces observed that Italian tanks showed thinner armor at the rear. This weakness aligns with recent indications of where defense is most needed for Italian armor.

Libya

Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Faces Possible Resignation Over Naval Base Talks

Uruguayan foreign minister could resign after beginning negotiations with the United States on naval bases, prompting questions about unity in hemisphere defense plans and long-term regional coordination.

Uruguay United States

Douglas County Man Called for Colors by Volunteer

A volunteer has issued the first call for a man from Douglas County to join the colors as conscription has not yet hit the area hard.

Douglas County

Seismic Relief Cites Global Sea Level Rise Note

Chanute Tribune reports a California seismologist downplays alarm about rising sea level four inches globally claiming such change has occurred in the last century. He says Hudson Bay could become a millpond only over 30 000 to 40 000 years and land subsidence at two to three inches per century offers slight relief.

Chanute Tribune Hudson Bay California

Greece aPossible Balkan pivot battles Axis gains

The piece argues Greece’s success against Italy could reshape Balkan power and deter Berlin. It notes Romania Hungary Slovakia joining the axis, Bulgaria’s tentative position, and Turkey’s warning to bulgaria while Greece and Yugoslavia push back. British aid could tilt the outcome.

Woodring Wins Kansas Governorship by Narrow Plurality

Harry Woodring, a Democrat, was officially declared winner of the Kansas governorship by a 251 vote plurality over Republican Haucke. The report also notes a fire at Blue Jay dance hall and adjacent property in Williams town Junction, with losses estimated at 600.

Harry Woodring Kansas Haucke Blue Jay Williamstown Junction P. D. Olmstead Fetelle Banks June Genevieve Davison Miss Davison H. J. Peterson Huelan Richardson Hazel Pyle Gertrude Davison Helen Davison Harry Windroff Murray Feiler Kenneth Coffman Rennerd Turkle Banks Robert Learned Martha S. Learnard KE. R. Learned G. W. Hunsinger Memorial Hospital George .Elroy E. M. Cameron Richmond Harry Davis Grace McGee Agens Thomas and Vernon Franklin, Neb

Vaughn earns credit for news of game after storm

Miles W. Vaughn University student for the Journal-World kept the world informed from Columbia after wires were cut. He relayed big bulletins from a house phone to Western Union as others followed suit. The record covers Axis and local events including Nogales firefight and French Alps winter.

Miles W. Vaughn Journal-World Columbia Rollins Field Western Union Vaughn Nogales Ariz France Vosges Karl Klooz Lawrence Alfreda Anderson Ottawa J. Emmett Ed Emmett Mary Evelyn Kansas City Eva Emmett Pratt C W. Swarr

Marriage Licenses Issued in Kansas from Probate Office

Marriage licenses were issued to Joseph William Thompson of Tonganoxie and Edna Mae Cobbs of Kansas City Missouri. Marion F. Peterson of Lawrence and Beulah B. K. Black of Tonganoxie. Glenn Turner and Mary Katherine Howard, both of Lawrence.

Joseph William Thompson Tonganoxie Edna Mae Cobbs Kansas City Marion F. Peterson Lawrence Beulah BK. Black Glenn Turner Mary Katherine Howard

City Library to Close for Thanksgiving Day

Miss Lilian Constant, librarian, announced the city library will be closed all day Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving.

City Library Lilian Constant

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Mentioned by Spaldings and Knabes

The Spaldings and Knabes hosted a Thanksgiving dinner yesterday at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Art Spalding Otto Barteldes and Mr and Mrs Snarr Mr and Mrs Henry Knabe Lawrence guests were Mr and Mrs Lou Rocklund and Miss Bertha Knabe.

W. E. Spalding Art Spalding Otto Barteldes Snarr Henry Knabe Lawrence Lou Rocklund Bertha Knabe

Enlistment Drive Aims To Raise Filipino Soldiers

Army officials urge enrolling 15 000 Filipinos to fight rebels in the Philippines. Troops face equipment burdens and tropical fevers. Also notes social and local items including a singer at Kansas City and church heating issues.

Philippines J. M. Searles Oklahoma Frederica Bullene Denver Post George Davis Kansas City Greenland Adah Mabelle ‘Bryant Lawrence Ed Hope Charles Jones Barteides Methodist Merchants’ Athletic Association

Meet Your Kansas Artist in National Art Week Sales

In connection with National Art Week and National Art Fair Week November 25 to December 1 a series of introductions to Kansas artists will be made by the state committee. Paul William Mannen of Topeka born 1906 now lives in Lawrence is KU arts graduate and OSU art master. instructor at Torea Community Art Center and represented in Spooner Thayer Museum. He painted murals for the Federal Art Project and portraits for the anatomy department at KU. Mannen won the 1937 Sween Stakes Oil Prize at the Kansas City Art Institute show and will be represented by oils and water colors in National Art Fair Week sales exhibits.

Kansas State Committee Paul William Mannen Topeka Lawrence Mr .Mannen Kansas University Ohio State Toreka Community Art Center Spooner Thayer Museum Lawrenc Federal Art Student Union Mannen Kansas City Art Institute

Plane to Outdo Stukas in New British Craft

Britain is developing a new type of plane to cooperate with land forces. Air experts say the craft would render German dive bombers obsolete and enhance air army coordination for land operations. Air Marshal A. S. Barratt will lead the RAF army cooperation command.

London Britain France Flanders R.A.F A. S. Barratt

Miss Harper to Represent Kansas at National Scholastic Press Meet

Miss Iva Belle Harper Liberty Memorial high school journalism instructor leaves tomorrow noon for Cleveland Ohio to represent Kansas high school journalism departments at the National Scholastic Press association convention November 28 to 30. She was recently elected president of the Kansas Association of Journalism Teachers.

Iva Belle Harper Liberty Memorial High School Cleveland Kansas High School National Scholastic Press Association Miss Harper Kansas Association of Journalism Teachers

Army Trainees Head for Fort Crook After Induction

Forty nine drafted men, the first group to be inducted into service, left from Fort Leavenworth reception center for six weeks of training at Fort Crook in Nebraska. A year's Journal-World subscription costs 2.50 or 3.00 depending on distance, a Christmas reminder gift option. Phone 22.

Ft. Crook Leavenworth Kan Fort Leavenworth Ft. Crook, Neb Journal-World Acard

Dancing With Ronica Sparks York Awakening

Dr. Woodrow York confronts a social whirl at the Pueblo University scene as Ronica Bailey invites him to a dance while Andre Girardeau seeks a match with Ronica's circle. The tale follows campus romance, rival ambitions, and a dramatic road to the Saturday dance at the Rocking A Ranch.

Ronnie Dr. York Wes Woodrow Wesley York America Ronica Bailey Andre Girardeau Big Pueblo University University Mr. Girardeau Varsity Ronica Andre East Thorely Montoya Miss Montoya Rocking Branch

Local Baldwin Notes Highlight Social Visits and Thanks

Baldwins social scene records Miss Mildred Hahn’s Thanksgiving in Kansas City and Lyle Armel joining the KU Endowment staff. Families, dinners, and gatherings appear across Baldwin with legions of relatives visiting Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City.

Radio Programs Tuesday and Wednesday Evening Listings

Radio schedules for November 26 27 show a dense lineup across WREN KMBC WDAF and associated networks. Programs include Tom Mix Safety Fair Abe Lyman's Orch Johnny Presents and sports updates with notable stars and orchestras.

Wren— Barton Wren Safety Fair School Wpoaf Jack Armstrong Wren Tom Mix KMBC WDAF Fred Waring Orch Texas Rangers Abe Lyman Ben Bernie Court of Missing Johnny Grand Central KEMBC Professor Quist Glenn Miller Chicago Better Business Bureau Vaughn Monroe Walter Edward Weeks Amos and Andy Lanny Ross Tommy Dorsey Moonli Ns Jimmy Dorsey Ramon Ramos Meadowbrook Tony Pastor Bud Barton Safety Fair School Kansas City Cinex Mr. Meek Orcheatre Wren—Heasy Edward G. Robinson Hollywood Playhouse Manhattan Dr. Christian Elmer Davis Industry National Defense Star Theater Eddie Cantor Jimmy Flynn Orc Wee Ae Kyser MBC O Bob Hannon U. S Glen Miller Rhythm Riders Muehlebach Or the World Today Associated Press News Newacast Moonbeams Charlie Spivak Terry Shand Tee

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