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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1941
Page
4
U S Greer Attacked Off Iceland Heightens Blockade Clash
The destroyer Greer was attacked as it neared Iceland in waters Germany claimed as a blockade zone. The United States rejects the blockade, vows continued mail and aid to its forces, and signals a more warlike stance if attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Iceland
Germany
United States
Yceland
New Push to Split Contracts Among Small Manufacturers
Washington announces non essential production prohibition but hints small plants will gain by subdividing contracts. A new head of the contracts service division, described as a President ally from the East, replaces a Western prevailer and will distribute work to sustain small manufacturers. Workers and owners may feel grateful for the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Connally Saves Privilege for Community Property States
Senator Connally appears to have secured the preservation of special privileges in eight community property states where husbands and wives split income to cut federal taxes. The effort to end the privilege in the Senate drew broad scrutiny, but Connally’s work keeps the favored tax treatment for community property states like Texas, while Kansas remains outside the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Connally
Senate
Texas
Kansas
Connally
Conscripting Women Debate Sparks From Mrs Roosevelt
The suggestion that girls be drafted alongside young men appears unfocused and unplanned. Young women generally dismiss the idea while offering readiness for suitable defense roles. They see value in service but oppose a sudden conscription proposal lacking clear planning.
France’s Marshal Petain and a two chamber plan for democracy
The article critiques Petain’s proposal to craft a new constitution for France combining a popular lower house with an aristocratic upper chamber. It argues the plan echoes bicameral theory yet risks concentrating power under a single master, warning against eroding legislative balance and自由.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Petain
France
United States
House
Senate
Shells on Leningrad hold spot on long Russian front
The week ends with Leningrad heavily shelled as Finnish and German forces press the siege. Soviet defenders vow to keep fighting from the wrecked city, though its fate remains uncertain amid comparisons to Madrid’s long Franco siege. The encircling forces have not yet breached Leningrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leningrad
Madrid
Movement for relief from 49-cent wheat penalty vetoed
Congressman Bill Lambertson says the relief effort failed after senators attached a rider freezing cotton and wheat to the same bill, causing a veto. The noncomplier remains unrelieved as the new movement to sock everybody takes shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lambertson
Senate
Espionage Arrests Tied to Bund Ties East
Several arrests were made in the east on espionage charges and three indicted individuals have pleaded guilty. The disclosures appear to justify long held suspicions about the Bund connections and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
The
Bund
Tax on Auto Use Sparks Broad Coverage Claim
Under the new bill Americans who drive must pay five dollars yearly for the privilege. The measure is described as nearly a universal tax touching most people directly.
America's response to the Greer attack puts pressure on Hitler
Dewitt Mackenzie argues U S retaliation against the submarine near the North Atlantic tests Hitler's choices. He notes Washington may hunt the submarine, questions its origin, and suggests war remains unlikely despite the incident. Senator Lee asserts roads will be delivered and obstacles shot at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
U.S.S
Greer
Hitler
Washington
Reykjavik
Iceland
Fuehrer
North Atlantic
United States
Mediterranean
Middle East
Atlantic
Europe
Lee
Oklahoma
Decree Promises Speedier Trials for Spanish Prisoners
Madrid hears a government decree mandating judicial approval for longer than 24 hours in detention and requires trials within six months. It also creates military commissions to review cases of detainees held for months or years without hearings, offering hope of freedom to tens of thousands of civil war prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Oklahoma ordnance works new commander named
Lieu tenant Samuel R. Kimble of Manhattan Kansas was designated by the army as commanding officer of the Oklahoma ordnance works at Choteau Oklahoma. Kimble now on duty at Raritan Arsenal New Jersey was ordered to report in Washington for three weeks temporary duty before taking over his new assignment in the office of the chief of ordnance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel R. Kimble
Manhattan
Kan
Army
Oklahoma Ordnance’ Works
Labor Day Relief Efforts and School Start In Town Hints
The bustling nation mobilizes the greatest relief funds in history to counter winter employment distress as states counties and cities form relief committees to raise millions via taxes and voluntary gifts. Lawrence begins school as duck season shifts in Kansas and a Scotty themed bridge party honors visiting Miss Carolyn Glass of Tampa Florida with local social rounds and a list of participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas
Elma Carey
Carolyn Glass
Tampa
Fla
Miss Glass
Ophelia Wear
Oxford
Virginia Smith
Somme advances and local civic updates reported
The British and French push along the Somme while German assaults attempt to regain ground. In county records 1,000 privately owned autos now exist, up from 999. Construction starts tomorrow on the Second Christian Church at Nineteenth and Tennessee. Mayor Frantisco vows action against bicyclists riding the rear of streetcars. Ober's store receives a plate glass facade and a new rear addition called the boys store nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
Nineteenth
Tennessee
Frantisco
Ober
New Boeing four motored bomber ready for arms call
Seattle reports the B 17E, a high altitude four engine bomber, rolled out at the factory and flew for two hours. Pilot Edmund Allen praised its performance calling it a swell ship and more streamlined. The plane carries a heavy armament layout and is part of a pooled production plan with plants in Seattle Wichita Long Beach and Burbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Edmund Allen
Puget Sound
Allen
Hile Company
Consolidated Aircraft Company
Britain
Germany
Boeing
Wichita
Kan
Douglas
Long Beach
Calif
Vera Company
Burbank
Young reader asks about papers when no war headlines rise
In Donora, 10-year-old Billy Johnston queries publisher Clark Johnston about how newspapers fill pages during peacetime, remarking on bold wartime headlines like U.S. destroyer attacked and Leningrad in flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Wisdom
Donora
Pat Ponder
U.S
Leningrad
Billy Johnston
Clark Johnston
Donora Herald-American
Hard Winter Ahead in Bethlehem Says Weather Prophet
Bethlehem observer Herbert S. Bickert predicts a harsh season with 33 snowfalls based on his "apple sky" method. He notes he counted ball-shaped clouds between cow milking intervals. past forecasts matched or were close to actual totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Herbert S. Bickert
No Extra Overtime Charge At Decatur Letter
A Decatur mailman charged no extra postage when receiving an out of town letter with a two cent stamp. The sender C R Broyles noted the 1931 rate would cover mail anywhere in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
C. R. Broyles
Broyles
U. S
Secretary Mistakes Name for Onderdonk in Chicago Call
A busy Chicago secretary misheard a caller’s name and reported it to her boss as Onderdonk. After repeated clarifications she explained the caller’s name sounded just like Onderdonk, leaving the matter unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Onderdonk
Harp Named Recreational Director at Fort Riley
Pvt Richard Harp of Kansas City Kansas, a former Kansas University All American basketball and football star, is appointed recreational director for his unit at Fort Riley Kansas. He previously coached before induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harp
Fort Riley
Kan
Richard Harp
Kansas City
Kansas University
Smiths Host Pleasant Lawn Party Guests
Mr and Mrs L E Smith hosted a delightful lawn party yesterday afternoon with informal mingling and delicious refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Elliott and children Mrs Gebhart and a family and Mrs Herriott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Smith
Sam Elliott
Gebhart
Herriott
President McKinley Shot in Hall of Music
Dispatch bulletin reports President McKinley shot twice in the stomach in the Hall of Music. His condition is critical and officials note the need for prayer for his speedy recovery. The report mentions a lone assailant and widespread national shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Charter Oak Land & Investment .Co
Lawrence
Missouri
J. Bowersock
Wondrosoap Sparks a Country House Wedding Plot
Kay Donovan and Ted Andrews, lovers in a wartime want ad romance, forge a munitions venture from a novel cleaner Wondrosoap. After a dramatic Niagara Falls rescue and a double wedding in a factory setting, Ted struggles to join Kay in starting a new life while pursuing his own belief in a risky enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Want
Kay Donovan
Ted Andrews
Key
Hans Stadt
Kay
Ted
Flynn
Joe
Darling
Oil and Gas Notes in Jefferson County Near Winchester
Oil and gas notes report two Winchester vicinity tests on G L Miller and N W Everett properties with rotary drilling sampling sand at McLouth. Numerous wells near McLouth and Oskaloosa progress, including Magnolia Meyers No 1 and Mosbacher drills, with depths and gas shows noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Winchester
G. L. Miller
N. W. Everett Place
Everett
Sheedy
Radio Schedule Highlights From Kansas City Stations
Saturday night lineup across WREN KMBC and WDAF features orchestras, news, and variety programs from 5:30 pm through the early hours. Notable entries include Guy Lombardo's Orchestra, Cedar Point Orchestra, Grand Ole Opry, and the National Barn Dance, with News by AP and United Press and weather updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren—Little
Hollywood
KMBC
WDAF
Cavaliers
Wren
Wdaf—Star
Ted Steele
Guy Lombardo
Orch
Wdaf—Orchestra
United Service
Palladium Orch
City Desk
Jimmy Flynn
Cedar Point Orch
Ray Heatherton
Wren—Wweather
Brush Creek Gang
Gabriel Heatter
Bob Chester
WEKEN
Matty Malneck
Bob Grant
Muehlebach Or
AP News
Kmbc—Press News
Emile Petii
Red Nichols
Wdaf—Nighthawks
Lionel Hampton
Baron Elliott
Rhumba
United Press News
Press News
A.P
KMBEC
Praise for Selectees in South Arkansas Maneuvers
Maj General Clarence S. Ridley lauds the fifth and sixth divisions of selectees in the south Arkansas and north Louisiana maneuvers. He notes their high spirit and rapid learning after long night marches and heavy rain while routing national guard units across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Arkansas
Selective’ Service
Clarence S. Ridley
North
Louisiana
Ridley
Fort Custer
Mich
Fort Leonard Wood
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Boiling Pot
Mississippi Valley
Dakotas
Ouachita River
Arkansas
National Guard
New York
Tennessee
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Kansas to send agent to aid Fort Riley in vice fight
Topeka Sept 6 Kansas bureau of investigation agent will be sent to Junction City to aid Fort Riley officers in combating vice. Attorney General Jay S Parker announced Lieut Col Darrow Mencher asked for help citing a grave health and morals problem among soldiers. Most cases were concentrated in Junction City, Menoher said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Junction City
Fort Riley
Jay S. Parker
Darrow - Mencher
Menoher
Evening Radio Schedule and Musical Programs Listing
A detailed rundown of radio segments and broadcasts for various stations including KMBC WDAF WREN and others. The schedule runs from 5:20 PM through 12:00 AM with concerts, dances, singers, orchestras, news, weather, and roundup items featuring performers such as Magician Mandrake, the Cadets Quartet, Dr. LQ, Amos and Andy, Fred Waring, Harry James, and more across multiple stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
KMBC
Walter Gross’ Orch
WDAF
NEC
Country Church
Behind the
Mike
Newacast
Joe and
Mabel
Emile Pettis Orch
John Tompkins
Ricardo
Melody Ranch
Great Gildersleeve
Edward Tomlinson
Mom
WDAIF
Drew Pearson
Jean Cavall
Blue Echoes
Kostelanetz’ Orch
LDS Vesper
Walter Winchell
Parker
Deer John
Bill Stern
Godwill
Columbia Workshop
Studio X
AP News
A.P
McAlpin Orch
Jimmie James
Ray Kinney
Orch
Kmbc—Medical Society
LDS Evening Service
Gabriel Heatter
Lionel Hampton
Croe
World of Music
Ren
Woody Herman
Kmbc—Press News
Wren—Boob Saunders
Red Nichols
Moonbeams
Matty Malneck
Bill Henry
Ciro
United Press News
Cosomo Jones’ Adventres
Kmbc—Press
WRDN
Mandrake
Sni Ren
DAF
New WB
Dr. LQ
Wren—Basin St
Maair
Brewster
Newas
Eeree ‘Steele
the Nickel Man
Hoos
Boo Freidle Martin
KKMBC
Blondie
Cavalcade of America
Montgomery Kaplan
Amos and
Andy
Fred Waring
Eee Ross
Howard and
Shelton
Ray Heatherton
Rainbow Orchestra
Western Echoes
Paul Sullivan
Newraeeee
Galerie Eatter
Wren—Newascast
Melody Treasure Chest
Daf—Orchestra
Cent Ravazra
Woody Herma i
Harry James
Petrillo
Vera Lane
Press
Baldwin People Share News From Ottawa To Lawrence
Local notes report Mrs. W C Harper visiting Ottawa while Mrs Horace Mills and children from LaFayette Georgia visited Baldwin to see Mills brothers Burton and William Vaughn and friends. Frances Bailey elected treasurer of the County Teachers Association at the Lawrence institute event. Anna Lewis to Kansas City for PEO convention in Victoria BC with chapters CK CI CJ. Engagement announced: Margaret Marie Stark to Richard Ahrens of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Harper
Ottawa
Horace O. Mills
Richard
Marilyn
LaFayette
Georgia
Baldwin
County Normal Institute
Lawrence
Anna Lewis
Kansas City
Supreme Convention of the
PEO Sisterhood
Victoria
B.C
Miss Lewis
Wichita
Pittsburg
Carl W. Stark
Margaret Marie
Richard Ahrens
C. L. Ahrens
Trinity Methodist Church
Mr. Ahrens
Baker
Zeta Chi
Washington University School of Law
St. Louis
Fustatia
Florence Bennett
8Th St
Mary Alice Savery
Severy
Delta Tau Delta
Bernard H. Schultze
Memorial Hospital
Delbert King
Joplin
Judith Adele
Lawriece
Jeanne Fischer
C. J. Fisher
Homer K' Ebright
Kewanee, Ill
Betty Ebright
American Legion
Bert Danley
Frank Ellis
Ralph Ritchie
Herman Brown
Harold W. Guest
Lawrence L., Thompson
F.jh. Bell
Paul Kochan
Baker Faculty
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Associated
Member
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Koreas
By Dewitt MacKenzie
Chateau
Harry ¥ . O'Kane
Northwestern University
University of Kansas Y.M.C.A
John J. O. Moore
Teat, Nea Service, Inc
Mike Flynn
Katie
Mary
Donovan
Tim Donovan
MacLeod
Goldberg
Hans
Ziver
Jin
Oil and Gas
McLouth
Magnolia
Meyers
Grant Woodhead Place
Mosbacher
van Druff
Stroud
Mce- Louth -Douthitt Drilling Company
McLeod
Sherrod
Kate Lange
Dave Wilson
Bower
Davis
Shaefgas
Round Grove School
Bn McLeod
Willits
John Richards
Adam
Russ Yarton
Walter Kay
Oskaloosa
Leonhard
Workman
Stewart
Otto
Max Cohen
M. L. Decker
Easton
Combat
FT. Riley
VICE
Baldwin News
Optometrist
B. G. Gustafson
Mass
Journal-World
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