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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
2
Washington April 6 by James Marlow and George Zielke about 15,000,000 of 50,000,000 taxpayers must file declarations of estimated 1944 tax and pay the first installment. Criteria include expected income over thresholds, extra nonwithheld income, or nonwithholding incomes. Farmers may wait until December 16 but pay the whole amount then.
Lawrence Lodge No. 595, B E C O installed newly elected and appointive officers for the new year at its regular meeting. Exalted Ruler Ernest I. del not as grand esquire Arthur Lawrence Edwin A. Fritz leading knight C. C. Cart royal knight John L. Robinson lecturing knight S. St Clair secretary Warren Decker treasurer W. E. Jones Tyler A. R. Cochran trustee. Appointive officers Wilbur Wright Father Edward F. McGinnis chaplin Dick Topping inner guard Eric Owens organist James Holyfield violinist. Florists report Easter lilies will be plentiful as they grow all flowers inhouse.
The passage outlines ration stamp validity across categories including Meats Fats and processed foods Sugar Shoes gasoline and fuel oil with various stamp series backdated to 1945 validity and new stamps becoming valid May 1. It lists regional applicability and quantities, noting indefinite validity for several blue and red stamps and limits through specified dates.
Detroit April 6 Gerald L. K. Smith national America First organizer called Wendell Willkie’s withdrawal from the Republican presidential race a victory for the America First crusade. He noted Willkie admitted we beat him in Wisconsin and that the Wisconsin primary was a triumph for America First. He urged party rivals to stop attacking the America First movement and warned that any candidate not repudiating America First cannot be elected president.
In Britain, Apr 6 is the target for the Allied western invasion. High ranking officers know the date. few will be told beforehand. Commanders discuss plans openly with staff, while troops sense the urgency and heightened security as preparations intensify.
London reports a puzzled Britain as Wendell L. Willkie's withdrawal from the presidential contest sparks concern about his international policies. Public officials refrain from comment due to the ban on interference while private talks swirl around Anthony Eden's possible resignation and the Dewey victory's international implications.
Lawrence area war price and rationing boards issued certificates for tires and tubes including 40 grade one casings 5 grade three casings 17 truck tires 5 truck tubes 4 implement tires and 3 implement tubes at the county meeting and 20 grade one passenger tires 22 grade three casings 13 passenger tubes 10 truck tires and 8 truck tubes at the city meeting A brick damaged a school gym door overnight Lawrence social welfare director urges county garden planting Chancellery named manager for Atchison Chamber of Commerce set for May 1 Details include a flying incident in an office and an milk tester prospect visit and a Kan sas League of Women Voters program on education Also Easter school dismissal and sunrise service broadcast times and local bus schedule notices Registered names and places include Lawrence Douglas county Kansas State College world company Garden of the Gods Colorado Springs KFKU Gateway Rocks and Colorado Springs location
Capt Robert Getz outlines the Salvation Army history from 1865 London to a world wide current presence. He notes 1880 US roots and Lawrence activity since 1886 with officers serving in war and USAO support roles.
In St Louis on April 6 1944 a report cites Wendell Willkie’s October 15 speech asserting the Republican party should back a qualified candidate for president in 1944 if the nominee commits to leading in war prevention and peace for economic well being. He stated the party would support a capable leader, and that selecting any other kind is unthinkable.
Washington April 6 Senator Bailey a North Carolina Democrat doubts President Roosevelt will seek a fourth term. He suggested a Byrd Farley ticket could win the Democrats and added he is nominating somebody not drafting anybody.
The pre Easter sales rush raises questions about girdle demand. Girdle department employees note shortages despite back orders from girdle companies. Lawrence store says it is limited to 75 percent of its 1941 quota, while rising local shoppers increase scarcity.
About 80 people attended the annual Elmer Zilch dinner in the Colonial tea room at the University of Kansas journalism department. Eleanor Thich spoke for the absent Zilch as Betty Lou Perkins impersonated him, with Dean Simma as toastmaster and faculty skewers in a skit. Also notes on hospital patients and a well baby clinic at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Wendell L Willkie, smiling, said he felt wonderful and would not expand his Omaha remark that he had stepped out of the Republican nomination race. He declined further comment, said it would be too late to withdraw from Nebraska's primary, and offered no plans for a vacation as he passed through Chicago en route from Nebraska to New York.
Merle L. Jackson leaves Monday for Moody Field Georgia after a 15 day furlough with his parents at 442 Maple Street. Richard T. Gibson reports from a South Pacific island. Lloyd Dixon travels to San Francisco after an 11 day furlough. Donald R. Hibner returns to Camp Robinson Arkansas from a 10 day visit with his parents. Lt. Albert Learned in England reports shooting down a German plane. His wife stays with his parents during his absence. Mrs. Josie Leo McGhee hears from Cp. Paul L. McGhee, stationed in England, enjoying good food and visiting London, Liverpool, Cambridge, Shrewsbury, Ipswich, Bedford and other towns.
California posted the largest net white population gain of 644,813 in 1935-40, per census data, while Oklahoma showed the biggest white loss at 176,485. Among non whites New York gained 25,435 and Georgia lost 30,801. A Norwegian underground operator recently arrived in London reported.
A military briefing states German forces in Norway exceed 150000, with many troops convinced Hitler has lost the war. The report notes morale concerns and strategic impact in the Nordic theater.
Washington reports the Czechoslovak government in London has agreed with Britain the United States and the Soviet Union on civilian administration for liberated areas after military operations end. Czech leaders aim to form village and town secret committees, with guerrilla links to returning government and independent Czech brigades entering with Red Army advances.
An area meeting of home demonstration agents will be held tomorrow from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Evans Hearth club room with Miss Dorothea Schroeder, Douglas County agent, announcing and Miss Margaret Kirby Burtis of Kansas State College Manhattan to speak. A separate Good Friday Passion service from 12 to 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church will be led by Bishop Fenner with hymns. Mrs. Robert Frakes and daughters Blossom Marie and Becky plan to return to Wichita tonight.
Former Gov. Dan Moody of Austin and Wright Morrow of Houston will file a motion for rehearing in the Texas Supreme Court. They act for the Democratic executive committee seeking relief from the ruling that negroes can vote in Texas Democratic primaries, announced Committee Chairman George A. Butler.
AP dispatch reports mixed activity across markets with stocks steady, bonds firm, and grains showing modest changes ahead of a holiday weekend. Wheat futures tied to favorable winter crop weather. oats imports eyed from Canada. Hogs and cattle varied in brisk pre holiday trading as futures open interest and weekly totals are noted.
Estimated livestock receipts in Kansas City forecast cattle 350, calves 100, hogs 4,000, sheep 3,006. Wheat futures show July at 1.82, Sept at 1.61. Potatoes market steady with Idaho Russets and Minnesota North Dakota varieties noted. Eggs and butter prices listed with regional retail ranges. Wall Street gains modest on select l1, Wisconsin primary boosts sentiment amid market holiday.
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