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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1944

Page

4

Path of the Just Proverbs Light Shines Steadily

Verse fragment from Proverbs 4 18 compares the righteous path to a shining light that grows brighter toward the perfect day. Reflects a devotional tone emphasizing spiritual progression and guidance.

MacArthur says forces do well with what they have in Pacific

General MacArthur reports American forces are doing as well as possible with available men and equipment, a situation many commanders face. The Pacific front shows Americans often operating on a shoestring while planning presses forward against the enemy.

MacArthur Pacific

Struggle on India Burma Front Dictates Allied Position

A regional summary notes the India Burma border campaign hinges on which side can apply more pressure first. Allied progress seems uncertain as Japanese forces filter through Burma into China routes. Japanese broadcasts claim momentum, while Indian press warns the gravity of the danger is downplayed by Allied leaders.

India- Burma Burma India China Altho Malaya Singapore

Profit by Experience After the War

Allies plan rigid supervision of Germany after the war to safeguard peace. British American and Russian eyes will monitor German moves with General Eisenhower enforcing regulations as part of the tripower administration of Europe. The lesson of 1918 looms as the powers refuse to let the peace drift and may keep control long after the fighting ends.

Germany Eisenhower London Tripower

Draft czar proposal aims to unify war call decisions

Calls grow for a single source to issue wartime orders and statements. Public confusion spreads as assurances about callups flip and plans collapse. Advocates argue a unified system would reduce delays and miscommunication, noting the record shows many changes would likely improve clarity.

Axis shrinks as Allied forces push toward Germany

The wire service summary notes substantial Axis retreat in Africa and the western Mediterranean, with Soviet counteroffensives reclaiming large areas of Russia. It observes that major German gains are unlikely to endure. In domestic finances, about 30,000 excess profits tax refund claims await action, potentially costing up to 3 billion dollars, though chances of approval are slim.

Africa Mediterranean Italy Axis Russia Germany Federal Treasury

War Today analysis on Galati gap and Balkan battle line

DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes Hitler's Crimean and Galati gap strategy as the likely trigger for the Balkan fighting. He outlines a two part plan to keep the Galati gap open for retreating German forces and then defend it with fresh reserves, while Russian pressure and Polish and Romanian fronts complicate the campaign. The piece notes a temporary lull on the southern Polish front and cites German surrendering troops at Sevastopol declaring disaster and retreat.

Red Crimean Jong Hitler Russia Balkans Balkan Peninsula Galati Carpathians Danube Black Sea Romania Odessa I Crimea Hitler the Gap Tiraspol Dnestr Galati Bay Ukraine Balkan Lwow Poland Czechoslovakia Crimea Wolfgang Rost Sevastopol

Publishers Will Discuss Wartime Problems At Convention

New York Apr 15 The wartime publishing problems of newspapers and the role news papers will play in the post war era will be discussed at the annual convention of the American Newspaper Publishers association in New York April 25 27 It was announced today Methods adopted by small and medium sized newspapers to conserve newsprint ration advertising and other wartime measures will be covered

New York American Newspaper Publishers Association

Public invites federal inspection of 187th Infantry Kansas Guard

The public is invited to a federal inspection of Company 187th Infantry Kansas National Guard this evening. Harriet Daniely earned honorable mention in the Young American Designers fashion contest at Marshall Field. Engagements and births are announced for Coralie Campbell and Walter Schaal. Members attend dinners and hosting plans are noted for Eleanor Virginia Liscum and Winfield Scott. Mrs. Schnebly announces a daughter Martha Ann. Mrs. Young travels to Hot Springs.

Walter Schaal J. G. Schnebly Parris Island S. C Martha Ann Schnebly Ruth Rudolph C. D. Young Hot Springs Ark H. J. Huff Columbia Eleanor Virginia Frank Nelson Liscum Mary A. Liscum Lawrence Hotel Eldridge Winfield Scott Anthony E. J. Logsdon Bridge

Easter Week Half Day School Run Due To Influenza Legacy

Twenty five years ago schools plan a half day next Saturday to make up time from last fall influenza disruption. Local civic notices include a garbage ordinance, civic club meetings, and W C T U institute at the YMCA. Theatres announce Mary Pickford in Captain Kid Jr. at tomorrow night’s show.

E. R. Treworgy W. K Edgar Kansas Kansas City Louis Rockland Addie Belle Walthers J. H. Hook Topeka Tomorrrow Jacob Sorrell P.E Mary Pickford Captain Kid, Jr

Forty Years Ago At The Bowersock Opera House

Local notes recount the next attraction, a rural farce titled St Plunk ard at the Bowersock Opera House. Mentions weddings visits and engagements among Topeka residents, including Malcolm Garrard in town for Wood-Akers nuptials and the engagement of Ethel May Connelly to A F Cutler of Chicago.

Bowersock Opera House St Plunkard Malcolm Garrard Topeka J. N. Roberts Herbert Armstrong F. M. Benedict C. W. Cook R. K. Moody Ella "Connelly Ethel May A. F. Cutler Chicago Nelle Evans Broer Gustafson Anna Fischer Louis Rockland Little David Stanford

Open IM day to discuss circulation and postwar planning

Topics for the open im day include circulation control and postwar planning to guarantee freedom of expression as a preventive against future war. Gov. Dewey and Eric Johnston are slated to speak at the Bureau of Advertising annual dinner on April 27, with officers to be elected at noon. The afternoon session will focus on FM radio with Walter J. Damm presiding.

Thomas E. Dewey New York Eric Johnston U. S. Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Advertising Walter J. Damm The Milwaukee Journal

Navy expands Liberator training at Hutchinson station

STEP UP AIR STATION Jacksonville Florida April 15. The Navy expands land based Liberator training by placing Hutchinson Kansas under the naval air operational training command led by Rear Admiral A C McFall. The Hutchinson facility will undergo major construction to support pilots and aircrews as combat teams ready for deployment. Hutchinson remains under the overall naval air training command headed by Rear Admiral G D Murray with headquarters at Pensacola Florida.

Jacksonville Fla Navy Naval Air Station Htchinson Kan Naval Air Operational Training Command A. C. McFall Hutchinson Naval Air Primary Training Command Hutchinson Field Altho Adm McFall Naval Air Training Command G. D. Murray Pensacola, Fla

Baldwin News Social Roundup of Local Visits and Moves

Local notices recap visits and travels including Bill O Byrene in Kansas City and Earl Kirher relatives in Baldwin. Attendees travel to Lawrence for a nephew ill with pneumonia and Easter family gatherings in Osawatomie Parsons and Emporia. Notable moves include E V Wood family into H E Davidson home and Mrs Maxwell returning from Los Angeles while Randall family ties noted.

Bill O'Byrne Kansas City Earl Kirher J. Houston Turner Lawrence Charles Florence, Jr A. B. Peck Lakeworth Fla Sherman Ward Osawatomie L. M A. R. Pratt Parsons Myrtle Millikan Oswego H. W. Craig and Sons Virginia Burton Hargett H. E. Davidson E. V. Wood Zon Bob Emporia Kirk Hughes Denver Colo Samuel T. Hughes East Baldwin George Maxwell Osage City Clark Randall Baldwin Maxwell Marjorie Mae Randall Kansas Los Angeles Ensign Maxwell Wayne Randall Osage City Bank Lieutenant Randall San Antonio Earl A. Yee Baldwin Music Club Kansas Federation of Music Clubs Washington Avenue

NAVAL AIR UNIT 16 Symbol for tantalum 18 Constellation 19 Fondle 20 Soft

Puzzle-style word list with clues and numbers arranged vertically. entries include symbols, terms, and translations across naval, linguistic, and general knowledge categories. The fragment reads like a crossword style clue grid with partial numbering and foreign language hints.

Revere

Baldwin clerks and families share wartime postings

Methodist church in Kansas City Kansas hosts delegates to a convention. Local Baldwin residents report transfers, visits, and furloughs including Mrs Helen McCarroll and Mrs Yee leading Baldwin Music clubs to the National Federation in Kansas City. Edward Doherty is sent to Las Vegas New Mexico. Glenn Reeves visits from Staten Island Coast Guard. Several Baldwins attend weddings, travels, or return home as we enter wartime mobility.

Baldwin Evans Glenn EK. Reeves Coastguard Staten Island Claude E. Reeves Reeves Salina Willis Warner John Hays William H. Sheppard R England Mary E. Andrews Vinland E. P. Hail South Seventh Street Edward Wilde Paddy Lucas Lee Summitt L. Hutchins Nellie May ‘Hutchins Ray Hutchins Hunter College N. Y Aves James Panek Sedalia Air Base Gary Sgt. Panek Omaha Neb Richard Stephens Westmoreland Rosa Warzle Mary Alice Severy Kansas City George Wilson A. F. Schultz Alice Rankin North Seventh Street John Ruchty Tulsa Okla T. L. McCormack Ruchty Baker Charles C. Stephens Garnett James Stephens Ottawa Beryl Mitchell Fred Sharpe Barahoo Wis Earl Yoe George Davis Helen McCarroll Baldwin Music Clubs National Federation of Music Clubs Yee Baldwin Club Robert Benz Amarillo Tex Harry Addington Lawrence

Dust Storm and Black Blizzards Endanger a Colorado Farm

In southeastern Colorado a dust storm, called a black blizzard, devastates soil and forces migration. Grandfather Old Jan and Anna endure ruined land, debt, and drought as mother battles pneumonia, culminating in a family struggle for survival and hope for a return of rain. The narrative follows pride, reluctance to seek relief, and a stubborn commitment to stay on the land amid hardship.

Jan Mother Anna Colorado Jan Mesrik Meumonia Ndfather

Radio Programs Saturday Evening and Sunday Schedule

Saturday schedules list numerous programs across stations WDAF WREN KMBC KMIBC WDAP and others with a mix of music news serials and comedy including Those Good Old Days Boston Symphony National Barn Dance and Grand. Sunday continues with N Y Philharmonic church shows Golden era radio mix of drama music and news.

KMBC WDAF Wren KMIBC WDAP Daf—Oriente Musicale RCA KMEC Abte Maren 2Aard Tomlinson St. Mary’s College Boston Symphony Wren Ee Petit MBC George Olsen Orch Lee Sims Planisu Life of Riley N.Y Army _ Hour Hot Copy A. Kostelanetz Bob Lowe World of Sons Church the Wildwood NBC Symphony Family Mary Small Sical Steelmakers Woman From Nowhere R Lalk of Fame Nat America Wdyscast Wn Pearson Jack Benny Dorothy Thompson Ren —Olie KUBC Church of the Air RSBC Star Mbe Greenfiels Charlie McCarthy Amrty Russell Walter Winchell Radio Reader's Digest KMHC Star Theater Jimmy Fidler WDA Bob Crosby and Co Ted Fiorito KMBEC Thin Man Adventures Gildersleeve Fate Oliver Freddie Martin Ray Pearl Muchlehacher United Press News Sy Wren Cien Gray Jack Armstrong Fred Waring KMAC Ae Newsroom Lone Ranger Kibe Bonnig King

Eight Candles for Helen Menken Birthday on CBS and KMBC

Eight candles mark the years of the daytime serial featuring Helen Menken as Brenda Cum-mings on CBS and KMBC. The show reflects times as Brenda navigates a second marriage amid wartime service reality. Also notes Dinah Shore’s TV presence and KMBC’s broadcast innovations like the sceptre mike during Mayor Gage’s inaugural ceremonies.

Helen Menken Miss Menken Brenda Cum Helen Menkenmings CBS KMBC Times Brenda Cummings Armed Services

KMBC and WREN News Schedule Listings Summary

Radio listings show KMBC WDEN networked segments and WREN WDAF airings from 10:30 to 12:00 with various hosts and orchestras. Program sequence includes News, Entertains, and musical acts such as Ted Fiorito Orchestra and Three Suns Trio, with Leonard Keeler and other groups noted.

KMBC WDAF WEREN Wren Ed Sullivan Tom Collins Ted Fiorito Orch Guy Claridge Leonard Keeler Three Suns Tiano Moods

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