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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1941
Page
1
The Russian front intensifies as four main sectors near Leningrad Moscow Kiev and Odessa see heavy losses and fierce fighting. Stalin era claims tallies of 2 3 million Russian casualties and 1 75 million German casualties while Romanians support the assaults near Kiev and Leningrad.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a 1939 federal ruling that awarded the oil fortune of Jackson Barnett to 34 Creek Indians. Anna Lowe, former administrator and Barnett widow, had earlier been denied the estate share amid a long court battle involving 800 claimants.
The first United States tanker carrying aviation gasoline for the Soviet air force reportedly reached Vladivostok as Japan rails against encirclement. Tokyo denounces US British moves, while Chinese and Dutch forces monitor air-base activity near Chungking and Kowloon-Canton railway security.
Salina Kansas city engineer warns residents on East Salina to brace for a Smoky Hill River overflow late Friday or Saturday. He notes Lindsborg received about a foot more rain than expected and dikes are being built to contain rising water. upstream crests remain below 1938 levels as Dry Creek recedes. The Smoky waters reached 19.6 feet with dikes aimed to hold near 21 feet.
Two rivers run high in Kansas as the Smoky Hill crest at Lindsborg hits 27.8 feet. Forecaster Flora predicts 22 to 23 feet at Salina tomorrow with significant damage possible while Kaw and Solomon rivers approach flood levels. scattered showers ease statewide with cooler air moving in.
Members gathered for the first Lions Club meeting since June at Wiedemann's. Byron Stonebraker from Pratt spoke about club activities. Wendell Wyatt rejoined after traveling. Roy Bergen named Tail Twister for the year. One Ladies Night monthly approved and Past President Marion Barlow received a pin. Guests included Maia Everly Herb Gilman John Kind Byron Stonebraker.
A capacity crowd watched a fast moving horse show in Tonganoxie linked to the Leavenworth County Fair. Lawrence horsemen placed in every event with prizes claimed by Warren Whittaker Jr., Fred Laptad, Clyde Husted, Art Massenheimer, and L Phillips among others. Betty Ryan and Starlight, Earl Ryan with a 3 year old, plus Jane Whitaker with a 3 year old pony highlighted the demonstration.
Berlin reports German submarine commander Kell says air patrols and British U boat chasers hinder U boat operations in the Atlantic. He notes convoys are protected by air cover nearly across the Atlantic and often require days of pursuit to reach safety. U boat tonnage fell from September 1940 highs to 241000 for July.
The annual fall opening in Lawrence is postponed from September 19 to September 26 due to conflicting dates at the Community building. The event will feature a style show and 12 vaudeville acts to be presented at the Community building.
United Fur Brokers Inc reports retail fur sales up 50 to 100 percent over last year in what may be a milder winter, fueling optimism despite reports of a long hard season.
The Senate approved a bill to lower income exemptions from 2000 to 1500 for married filers and 800 to 750 for singles, expanding the tax base and raising about 303 million dollars. The House kept exemptions unchanged, and a conference committee will decide final action. The measure also moved to remove the 10 percent excise tax on small corporate profits. Senator La Follette criticized the exemption cuts and warned of lower living standards for low income groups.
War department officials said no acquisition of camp or plant sites is expected in eastern Kansas or western Missouri at present. They denied surveys near Eudora Ottawa Harrisonville Missouri City and St Joseph, noting possible long range surveys by the army corps area but no current details available.
The state welfare board named Dr. H. L. Kirkpatrick of Topeka as state ophthalmologist, succeeding Dr. J. A. Billingsley who resigned. Seaton said the appointment, made with the State Medical Society, runs 18 months, with Kirkpatrick supervising care for indigent Kansans with eye diseases.
An advertisement notes delivery with address 1442 Plymouth Ransdell Skinner Motor Co 621 25 Mass St and references Plymouth's Finest for 1942 at the Motor In 827 Vt Adv. The brief promo highlights a local auto event and related vendor details.
With the Third Army in Louisiana, Sept. 4, the personnel officer of the First National Guard Division said morale was very good yet would be better without what he called lace panty interference. Lieut. Colonel Henry A. Bootz cited 170 absent without leave among about 22,500 in the 45th division and blamed Congress for delays in extending the training period for federalized and conscripted soldiers. He urged letting the army operate freely and reduce outside interference. He noted soldiers were ready to fight once told to act.
Seventy five thousand men of the Seventh Corps abandon the western Ouachita shore and race 200 miles toward central Louisiana to elude encircling infantry cavalry and armored units in the Second Army war games. The Armat army and New York 27th division retreat from Camden to Smackover as the 35th division arrives in Louisiana to guard against Kotomic 2nd cavalry from Fort Riley. Pontoon bridges link Camden and Crossett as infantry lead the southward movement toward Alexandria while the 33rd remains near Haynesville and Homer delaying a potential armored assault.
High school girls organized to support Bundles for Britain through a September 6 and 7 downtown Lawrence sale of lapel buttons and window posters bearing the V insignia. Proceeds fund civilian relief in Britain under Mrs Winston Churchill and coordinated campaigns to spread the V for Victory slogan.
Edward E. Brush an Lockheed engineer in Burbank California was named associate professor and head of a newly approved aeronautical course at the University of Kansas. Brush a former instructor at Minnesota and naval factory draftsman, brings extensive industry and academic background including work with magnesium alloys. He studied at Guggenheim School of Aeronautics NYU and taught in California extension division last year.
Dwight Brantley FBI agent said Kurt Ludwig spent a few hours in Kansas City on a July leg to the west coast. He was watched by two agents and did not contact espionage contacts, while officials notified Denver and New York about the indictment against him.
The New York Yankees secured the American League pennant with a 6 to 3 victory over the Red Sox in Boston. Atley Donald allowed five hits as NYY amplified their lead with runs in the first, third and sixth innings. The score reflected a dominant, late-season surge by the champions.
Senator O'Daniel said hearings showed no real petroleum shortage and suggested the eastern gas shortage may have been planned to authorize a vast Texas to Atlantic pipeline. Ralph Budd, defense transport adviser, argued railroad cars could fix the shortage and opposed the line.
Harry W O Kane long time head resident at Northwestern dormitories becomes director of the Y M C A campus religious and housing program at the University of Kansas. He succeeds John J Moore who left for Denver. The project aims to expand cooperative student housing funded by athletic concession profits and guided by a university staff led board.
H E Roy a Coast Artillery faculty member at the University of Kansas leaves for Ft Crook Nebraska to serve as a major in the Coast Artillery Corps. He previously held reserve rank and was called to active duty. Roy is a noted campus figure known for coordinating Homecoming and firing aerial bombs at KU events including the National Cornhusking contest.
Miss Gladys Black, a clerk in the office of County Clerk T. R. Gerhart, has been dismissed by the board of county commissioners as an economy move. The task of signing all tax receipts in the county clerk's office has been discontinued, enabling staff reductions.
Russian military mission to the United States departs Sitka Alaska at 10 50 a m CST en route to Seattle. The two planes are expected to arrive late afternoon after flying from Russia to Alaska via the Arctic.
Instruction on fire pumps priming equipment and fire prevention marked the opening session of the Kansas State Firemen’s Association school at KU. Commander D W Tomlinson spoke on aviation and world affairs and salavge and overhaul drills were conducted in Robinson Gym.
All eight districts in the county lack full schools this year. Ruth Hepner will teach at Enterprise, Lorraine Bowen at West Fairview, and Marjorie Badger will teach in Bald Win. Adaline pupils will attend Clearfield and Pleasant Oak due to the teacher’s absence.
The city WPA recreational director M. W. Everley said the Community building will be open for recreational use in two or three weeks. The city recreational council set plans to start the full program with ping pong tables shuffle board sets dart baseball games wrestling mats card tables and racks for magazines and newspapers.
London reports a shift as Highlanders’ kilts are cut into dresses skirts and coats. Department store official cites cloth rationing with kilts containing nine to ten yards of cloth and valued as a pair of trousers. One kilt costs eight coupons while meterage needs four and a half coupons.
Kansas weather shows scattered showers and thunderstorms southeast with cooler conditions in central and east portions. Tonight and Friday bring more cloud cover and cooler temperatures in the north and east, while other regions see a fall in temperatures. Yesterday recorded a high of 92 and low of 74. a year ago, 81 and 66.
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