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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1941

Page

4

National Representatives listings and AP notice

A block of city listing addresses for Lorenzen Thompson Inc offices in New York Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Kansas City St Louis Detroit Atlanta and a note about Associated Press rights and newspaper delivery contacts. The passage also contains a Bible verse and an advertising note about journal delivery.

Lorenzen & ‘Thompson, Inc New York Chicago Michigan Ave San Francisco Sansome Los Angeles New Orpheum Kansas City Baltimore St. Louis Star Detroit General Motors Atlanta Walton Associated Press Audit Bureau OF Lawrence Kansas Journal-World

Prairie Men Plow Seas United States Cruisers Launched

Two new United States cruisers were launched Saturday as part of the two ocean navy. The ship-building program runs ahead of schedule with vessels sliding down the ways and crews to man them. The navy plans extended recruiting, especially in the central west, to supply sailors for these far flung outer defenses.

United States Two Ocean Navy Central West Uncle Sam Farflung

Navy account vs Berlin tale of Greer attack sparks debate

The piece contrasts Berlin’s Nazi propaganda claim that the Greer initiated the attack with the U S Navy account. It notes the Navy’s blunt truthfulness and public trust in American units patrolling the Atlantic as German actions press for more submarine encounters in open waters near the blockade zone.

U.S Greer Berlin Navy Atlantic

Rail Strike Vote Fears Rise From Timed Delays

The piece notes anxiety over a railroad strike vote but suggests significant time may pass if rules are followed before any shutdowns. It hints promoters and labor troubles often avoid rules, yet doubts unions will. It compares to France and cites defense plant tie ups slowing the program and lingering gains.

France Idebace

Production claims stray from defense unity amid potential strike

The text argues that strikes threaten the defense effort and national activities, warning that disaster looms if production is obstructed. It condemns attempts to exploit the national emergency for self serving gain and notes such behavior has been tolerated too long.

World War Weary Nations Urge U S to Join Battle

Churchill and Mackenzie King pressed the United States to enter the war to defend free governments. Observers note Hitler's Russian invasion and warn that aid alone may not guarantee victory as fascist conquest spreads beyond Europe and Western Hemisphere publics debate immediacy of danger.

Winston Churchill Great Britain W. L Mackenzie King Canada United States Churchill Hitler Russia Germany

East gas rationing hints at broader control plans

The piece suggests that gasoline rationing in the east is not only a defensive measure but a trial run for further government management. It warns that behind the scenes there is talk of expanding rationing across more sectors.

East

Tax Levy Trends Acknowledged in Off Years

State observers note higher tax levies during off election years. Both parties consistently blend political goals with tax policy, shaping fiscal debates.

Topeka Fair Sets Up Driver License Desk on Grounds

The Topeka fair offers a driver’s license desk on the grounds so attendees can renew or apply while at the event, allowing visitors to return home with proper credentials.

Nationwide Legion conference to discuss unemployment in Washington

Ralph T. O Neil, national commander of the American Legion, announced a nationwide conference on unemployment and the economic situation in Washington DC on September 14. Enrollment figures show 2310 pupils in private and public schools on opening day, with grade enrollments down but junior high up. Reports from the Big Snake front near Winchester mention daily armed passes seeking the giant reptile, with C B Owen of Prescott Arizona noting the creature first appeared in 1860. Clinton park hosted a fish fry for post office employees and families, bringing back wall eyed pike after a month in Minnesota and Canada. The city moves toward owning the former Y M C A building at Eighth and Vermont streets and a new 1409 Massachusetts Street apartment and store project began by J J Lavery.

Ralph T. O’neil The American Legion Washington D. C C. E. Birch Winchester Prescott Ariz C. B. Owen Y.M.C.A Eighth Vermont Bee Massachusetts Street J. J. Lavery H. D. Johnson Clinton Park Post Cr Mrs. Johnson Minnesota Canada

Soviet Uproots 390000 Germans to Siberia in Mass Migration

The Soviet government orders the removal of about 390,000 ethnic Germans from the Volga region to Siberia citing fifth column threats. The plan faces harsh winter, rail shortages, and long overland routes, as Moscow aims to shield defensive lines and protect routes to the Caucasus and Persian Gulf during the Nazi advance.

Lower Volga Siberia Moscow German Volga Republic Hitler Ural Mountains Indianapolis Rochester Louisville Seattle Kansas City New Orleans Cincinnati German Volga Republic Volga River Caspian Sea Volga Caucasus Ukraine Russia Persian Gulf Seas Persia

Russian offensive reported in Romanian dispatch

A Rome dispatch describes the start of a major battle in southeast Romania with Russian forces pushing against Bulgarian and German units. Congress adjourned sine die after a record session with large appropriations and authorizations approaching two billion dollars.

Romania Rome Congress Merchants Association Lawrence War Department Elm Street Kate Caldwell Kentucky Street Maests Lloyd Drrr Icle Evans Tessie ‘ Edmondson Ruth Hurst Evelyn Hurst Trueman Loesch Ednad Loesch Lucile

Tuttle and Wilson and Hamm and Cox Named in Eudora List

Eudora residents Tuttle Barrett Wilson Thora Hamm and Lizzie Cox are named in a local notice listing individuals connected with a forthcoming community matter. The report notes their association without detailing actions or outcomes.

Tuttle Barrett Wilson Thora Hamm Lizzie Cox Eudora

Assassination of President McKinley Shocks Buffalo

Buffalo papers declare the day the proudest in history turned to the blackest as President McKinley lies wounded after a gunman shot him in the Temple of Music. The alleged assassin Leon Czolgosz confesses anarchist ties and says Emma Goldman influenced him. Congressman Bowersock condemns the act, comparing it to Lincoln's death.

Buffalo N. Y McKinley Honard Temple of Music Leon Czolgosz Emma Goldman Bowersock Lincoln

Baldwin News Roundup of Visits and Local Appointments

Baldwin residents host visitors from Charletsville to Des Moines and Lawrence. Professors Harvey and Runyan stop en route to Oregon. Baker College staff movements noted. Local women elected to Douglas County WCTU offices. Marion Martin earns Washington University scholarship. changes at Baker and area schools.

Myron Collins Charletsville W. V Old Baldwin Friends Harold R. Harvey William M. Runyan Oregon Harvey Baker Alvin F. Baker Leith Baker Marjorie Lee Des Moines Gilbert H. Atherton California Abbie Atherton Kathleen Wise Lawrence Milton Diffenderfer David Lawson August Banta Topeka Baldwin Dale Bennett Cole Camp Bennett G. F. Sanders Hiram Weld Jacksonville Fla Eleanor Stoerker St. Joseph Emil Liston Chicago Merrill Liston Mayo’s Ottawa Ransom Hospital Douglas County WCTU Inez Ross N. B. Clifton Mary Cornwall Cora Ayers Marion Martin Washington University St. Louis State Board of Social Welfare Martin Mary Martin Helen Garrett Baldeh W. H. Garrett Port Arthur Tex Miss Garrett Geneve Hollenbeck Iron Mountain Mich

Bride from the Sky opens with Judy and Sandy at LaGuardia

Judy Allen meets aviator Sandy Ammerman at LaGuardia Airport amid damp lights and fog. He teases a date as he departs for San Francisco to test Skyways oil, while Judy frets over love and a looming interview with a fashion designer. Her busy city life foreshadows a dramatic turn.

Judy Allen Sand Ammerman LaGuardia Judy Sandy Ammerman Joff Ing San Francisco Skyways, Incorporated Mars Judy Sweet Tv’ll

Flashes of Life Recovery After Pin Ingestion

Two year old Donald McMahon swallowed 16 straight pins and survived. A doctor removed one pin from his throat after he coughed up the remaining pins. Medical science aided the recovery with the doctor’s action.

Associated Press Barat Donald McMahon Donald

Honest thieves return stolen truck to Philadelphia garage

In North Philadelphia, two men returned a stolen truck to a local garage saying they no longer needed it. The vehicle had carried away 11 tires from three other trucks, plus a drum of oil. The speedometer showed only 10 miles driven.

Philadelphia

Ky man rides tandem coast to coast with son on motorcycle

Jake Koenigstein a 70 year old Eminence Kentucky merchant is on the return leg of a 7000 mile journey riding a tandem bicycle on a motorcycle piloted by his 20 year old son Alvin the pair travel as a traveling family feature through Los Angeles.

Gadabout Los Angeles Jake Koenigstein Eminence Alvin

Third American Tanker Arrives in Vladivostok for Soviet Oil

The third American tanker carrying oil to Soviet Russia from the United States reached Vladivostok this morning. The voyage segment is noted in reports from Sydney.

Vladivostok New York Soviet Russia United States Sydney Australia

Radio Listings Sep 5 Evening Concerts and Dramas

A dense schedule lists KMBC WREN WDAF programs for Monday September 5 including concerts, musicals, news, and theater 1:00 KMBC Radio Theatre and 9:00 Amos and Andy. Many stations such as WDAF and KMBC present a mix of orchestras, reviews, weather, and news through midnight ending with AP News and weather forecasts.

Wren KMBC Mandrake WDAF Revus Wren—Baszs St. Music Brewater Family Cue Reave Steele Nickel Freddie, Martin's Orb WDAS Blondie Cavalcade of Amerie Montgomery Kaplan Amos and Andy WDAFC Fred Waring Lanny Ross Man Howard and Shelton Ray Heatherton Western Echoes EKMBC Paul Sullivan Vera Lane United Press News Kmbc—Press AP News Vincent Lopez Orch Cavaliers Nowscast Wdaf—Star Navy Wdar Gan Robinson Gordon' Jenkins Glenn Miller Judy Paul Laval Johnny Long Beeanie Ross Dae—Easy Aces MKB Johnny Presents Dick Rogers Sportecast WRIM Reel Sullivan Bob Chester WDDAF Woody Herman Wdaf—H Tel Muehlebach Op. 10:456—Kmbc—Arca: Dances, 10:55—Wrhn—Ews Kmbc—Press News Matty Tim Wdaf Herb Ken Lionel Hampton WAC Hele Tanner Daf—Colony Club Orch Wren—United Prasa News

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