Transient Treasures
A religious teaching quote from Matthew 6 19 21 about laying up treasures in heaven and avoiding earthly riches and decay with a warning against theft and loss.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1941
Page
4
A religious teaching quote from Matthew 6 19 21 about laying up treasures in heaven and avoiding earthly riches and decay with a warning against theft and loss.
Authorities urge heightened care and strict observance of traffic signals as Lawrence resumes school. Rules for school zones begin Monday morning, but wider areas are affected as children travel to and from centers. The message stresses driver vigilance and pupil safety during peak movement times.
The Department of Agriculture plans to revise the farm program to raise output of various farm products beyond wheat cotton and tobacco. A government spokesman says the goals include feeding allies and potentially shaping postwar peace, a notion critics call premature and questionable. Some officials favor expanding production while restricting certain crops, urging caution about mixing world politics with farming policy.
The Senators denounce lower income tax exemptions as a vicious principle arguing that current spending requires higher taxes. They warn that even the proposed tax bill will not cover expenditures and urge all who can pay to contribute. They condemn targeting the rich as political deception and say decades of fiscal misjudgment led to the crisis.
A Senate inquiry heard comments on a eastern gasoline shortage with one senator alleging deliberate creation to regulate people. A railroad executive argued tank cars are sufficient and rejected shortages. A Texas senator proposed the shortage aimed to win support for a pipeline from western fields to the east.
The report notes a pipeline of large diameter can serve post emergency needs to supply natural gas eastward. It states Secretary Ickes and senior aides insist the shortage is real and only gasoline rationing can address it.
A Finnish army spokesman notes Finland seeks losing land held by Russia to be regained. While Russia justified seizure to defend Leningrad, the act harms Finland as Russians fight Germans and may bind Finland to Germany. The Finns aim to reclaim territory but face a future where they may become pawns or lose sovereignty despite victory.
Special duties and responsibilities of firemen and fire departments in the defense emergency were stressed in a K U fire college program this week. Firemen are part of the first line of defense against saboteurs and wreckers and are learning new duties to protect their communities against these dangers.
In a Collier’s series opening, President Roosevelt claims credit for restructuring the Supreme Court. The piece notes he omits any discussion of public reaction to his initial approach to push the change.
Nazi authorities in occupied Holland object to locals slowly eating oranges on street corners as a display of national color and patriotism. A Nazi radio host calls the act hypocritical, suggesting true patriotism was absent before the German invasion.
The Baltimore Sun argues Roosevelt should have torn up the letter to the Young Democratic Clubs of America. It claims no gain in crisis by portraying Democrats as the sole custodian of democratic ideals or by casting Republicans as the principal foe of those ideals.
Sunday automobile driving may be dangerous but offers a bright side as a chance to meet a pretty nurse noted by the Beloit Call.
The article weighs whether the Greer incident was a German misfire and analyzes Hitler’s likely aims. It notes Britain may delay invasion until spring, while Russian front fighting drives Allied plans. It recalls a World War I psychological attack by Germany and a Portuguese unit's collapse under a dramatic display.
A coatless delegation led by former state chief executive Jonathan M. Davis urged Gov. Harry H. Woodring to prosecute county commissioners and call a special legislative session to consider tax relief. Oscar Turner won the Lawrence National Bank tall corn contest with a 15 ft 11 1 2 in stalk and $10 prize. D H Bales took second with 15 ft 8 1 2 in and $7.50. a tie for third between N. E. Whipple and Frank Brune with 15 ft 6 in earned $2.50 each. Judges were Jacob Hanig Ed Abels William Underwood and F W Jaedicke. Separately, authorities pursued Oney Knight on murder charges after his Houston capture. Horace Glidden, a young flyer, earned a private pilot license in one week. Mrs. C C Perkins hosted the Birthday club with 20 guests and card prizes awarded to Mrs. M L Bannon Mrs C G Perkins and Miss Mary Evelyn Standing.
Reports from twenty five years ago describe Russians and Bulgarians fighting in Rumania with a Bulgarian cavalry outpost sabered by Russian forces. The Somme battles intensify as French and British troops press a German line amid heavy fighting. Kansas National Guard units from Eagle Pass are slated to replace Illinois regiments in San Antonio. Merchants group plans to host Adjutant General Martin and showcase Lawrence. Preparations begin for a field artillery battery in the city as Europe readies for another winter deployment.
The piece notes trenches not in their Christmas positions but still near, with occupants facing similar climatic conditions as the past two years. It mentions Professor and Mrs. Preyer, their family, and Miss Carrie Richards returning from a camping trip in the Missouri Ozarks.
Forties era notes recount President McKinley arriving in Buffalo for Pan-American exposition events amid whistles and gunfire. The column also reports a girl’s foot injury from a needle, a traveler Polly Randall returning home from the East, street alleys litter problem, and Ventura club’s handkerchief shower for Miss Mary Addison at Ada Faxon’s Vermont street home.
In Indianola Mississippi a curbstone sitters club adjourned in haste when a car swung toward them. The driver explained she was stung after a bee entered her blouse and caused a frantic reaction before the vehicle rammed a corner building and then backed away.
Spokane Washington celebrates as Jim Hoy’s restaurant hosts a 24 course banquet for 200 Chinese guests to mark the arrival of the Hoy boy. Police had closed the dining house two days earlier after learning the reason for the delay.
In Springfield, Mayme Plager uses lipstick on nickels in her cafe music box to attract business, calling it a stimulator. Police arrested two men for spending pink nickels after a $40 theft was reported recently.
Judge Charles S. Dougherty ordered dismissal after Stern Disciplinarian icage-Frank Doladee punished his 7-year-old son and other boys for stealing $1.85 from a teacher’s purse by holding their hands over a gas flame. The judge believed harsher parental discipline could curb crime.
Former Michigan star Tom Harmon, now living in Gary Indiana, was classified 1-A by his selective service board on September 5 facing induction. He had been deferred twice previously as a student and as sole support for his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Harmon.
Kansas State College sororities pledged 90 new members as rush week concluded in Manhattan Kansas. The pledge event marks the approach of the fall semester.
Kay and Ted Andrews occupy a tense postwar vacation with Kay’s partner Joe Benton and others. A kiss sparks jealousy as Ted plans to propose, but he disappears after learning Kay’s feelings may be tied to Joe. A doorknob and a telegram reveal Ted's withdrawal and a false hope that he will return.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF and others for Friday evening and Saturday, detailing orchestras hosts and show titles. Includes musical acts news broadcasts sports updates and variety programs with multiple time slots through midnight and into late evening.
Sunday visitors gathered at Mrs. Laura Anderson’s home including H L Bryan J G Bryan and son David Kansas City Mo W P Kapp Des Moines Ia and several local families. Birth announced for a baby girl Tuesday morning with local relatives noted. Weekend travel to Colorado Stark City and Tonganoxie mentioned along with several dinners and breakfasts at local homes.
Vic Solsburg of Lone Star and Neal Banks traveled to Kansas City on Tuesday. Mrs. John Dunn and Elizabeth were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bolon Markley of Columbia district. Mrs. Markley and her sister Mrs Alda DeWitt of Lawrence visited the Markley home and helped Miss Dunn pack for Bunon Kansas to resume school. Mr. and Mrs. Schellhorn and Marie Schellhorn visiting from South Carolina spent Thursday in Kansas City with Mr and Mrs George Hartman. Mrs Mary Lamb and guest Mrs Harry Walton of Little Rock Ark are visiting relatives in Kansas City this week.
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