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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1944
Page
4
A religious card or column fragment presents the verse Romans 15 4 about patience and comfort from scriptures as a source of hope. The readable line emphasizes biblical learning for encouragement. No additional context or events are provided.
Congressmen who supported a 4-F labor draft bill have reversed stance. They say the Manpower Commission and Selective Service already hold sufficient power to address shortages. They compare to other nations and note high wages and persuasion draw workers to essential industries, making further action unnecessary.
Postwar cushion addresses from a KU conference on postwar problems indicate that major tasks will fall to the federal government. Communities face absorbing wartime personnel and shifting to a peace economy, with federal and state authority easing as local plans progress. The piece notes the uncertain scale of the task and cites Allied and U.S. diplomacy issues during the war.
Journal notes unclear progress of Japanese invasion of India and German retreat from Sevastopol. Monsoon expected to halt land operations. Mountbatten’s campaign yields smaller gains than hoped. Balaklava again sees battle as Russians press Germans on Crimean soil. C I O proposes a hold the line anti inflation order with wage adjustments to shield costs.
The Oskaloosa Independent notes highway maintenance crews folding up snow fences and preparing to roll up village sidewalks as winter ends and time comes to protect Victory gardens, reflecting local spring prep and community resilience.
A South Pacific stationed reader thanks the Journal-World for printing Buddy letters. He, Ronald E. Zinn, notes the letters are enjoyable and relatable for Lawrence residents and hopes to see the hometown crew soon.
A London dispatch notes British and American caution in commenting on Emperor Hirohito while denouncing Hitler. The Mikado is seen as divine yet a mere figurehead, with Japan’s militarists in control. Postwar aims may hinge on reforming Japanese views, using Hirohito to help rebuild and foster anti militarist education. The piece ends with a metaphor about a cowbird on cattle.
Dr and Mrs F C Allen and daughter Eleanor returned from a three week eastern trip where Dr Allen spoke at national coaches meetings in Atlanta and New York City before KA alumni groups. Several short items follow: car crash injures Kansas trio en route to Richmond funeral, KU students sample rattlesnake at a University block supper, Kansas City visitors and visits with local families, Hedda Gabler at Shubert KC with Red Cross overseas duty shown, Intrusion of Mabie at Bowersock Mary Miles Minter bill, Acacia house dance hosted by Prof and Mrs Humble, Wentworth cadet Eugene Gallagher Jr visiting, Music Club meeting at Mrs Farrells, Ladies Aid Kanwaka at Mrs Dewa, No Name club at Mrs Kanaga’s.
Sixty KU students signed up for ROTC as Col Harold BurDick seeks 350 names. Helen Wagstaff chairs a student committee selecting 120 to participate in the May Fete on May 24 at the golf links. Government medals from German cannons to Victory Loan workers announced by J R Holmes. Mr and Mrs J S Perry celebrate golden wedding anniversary at 937 Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs Fred Patterson announce birth of two baby boys named Woodrow Wilson. Miss Alice Jean Woolverton arrives in Lawrence as visiting nurse for the Presbyterian.
Forty years ago a senior class at the University will stage an original play Riv Van Winkle. Hugo Muensterberg of Harvard will deliver the commencement address. Lawrence sees much building activity including Fraternal Aid, the library, Poehler Mercantile, a new courthouse, and storefront additions on Massachusetts Street. Miss Hetty Mossler hosts a card party for Miss Anna Monroe, and others travel or host visits from Kansas City, Texas, California, and Michigan.
Washington reports the nations 4-Fs are free to enter war work or stay out. No current compulsion to join military service exists, though debate on using 4-Fs in limited military or specialized camps may resume if needed. Costello notes unemployment, not manpower shortage, shapes policy.
New York April 19 for the first time stockholders of the American Telephone and Telegraph company will decide if about 60,000 employee stockholders can be represented by a labor union at the annual meeting. Henry Mayer said proxies for 15,000 shares will back a program to broaden labor representation, including a seat on the nominating committee and a push for pension changes. The Bell system has roughly 18.9 million shares and about 440,000 employees. Mayer noted 100 labor groups exist in the system, with proxies concentrated in the New York metropolitan area. The drive aims to put its own slate of directors and oppose a sale of the company.
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A Bell System worker stock plan is described as a new labor management venture. The group claims employees cannot control the board due to financial powers backing the company, which holds large stock blocks. The 1943 Bell system in service totals 21,246,600 telephones with 661,711 stockholders.
A Kansas committee of school authorities recommends a five point youth farm program to meet the labor shortage. It covers recruiting, training, placing and supervising school youth and engaging town and city women and girls in summer farm work. Gov Schoappel supports mobilizing school and community labor to aid farmers this summer.
Los Angeles reports a looming liquor auction where bids cannot exceed the OPA ceiling. Federal Judge Harry Hollzer ruled that the upcoming sale of 43 cases of Bourbon, Scotch and gin cannot top ceiling prices, despite prior auctions without ceilings.
Evelyn Foote, 26, of Aurora Illinois, was working at Lyon Metal Company when a telephone call delivered the news that her husband, Corporal David Foote, 26, had been killed in action in the South Pacific on March 26. She finished her welding task with her mask on before asking to go home.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dunn traveled to Greeley to see the high school play led by their daughter Geraldine Dunn who teaches in Greeley schools. The Dunns daughters joined them for the weekend. Mary Alice Erdman recovers from measles. Mrs Charles Griffith had appendicitis surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and is in satisfactory condition. Herman Cook of Topeka stayed with the Martin Cook home last week.
Dr Nelson P Horn visited his mother in Memphis Missouri last week Miss Nelyn Hunt hosted the Tuesday Reading club with Dean Grace Irwin in charge Edward Cunningham was taken to Norton hospital in an ambulance Mrs Ida Van Tries and Miss Grace Van Tries of Topeka with Mrs C B Rumsey of Wichita spent Sunday with the Prestons south of town Mrs Marion Kidder Charles held a sale of household goods then plans to return to San Barnido California The Guild of Alpha Chi Omega entertained seniors and patronesses at Mrs H K Ebright s home Alumnae from Topeka Greeley and Kansas City attended Out of town alumnae Paul Kochan Fort Leonard Wood spent weekend with family Drs Rollo L Miller Ivan Bond Willard H Garrett and Arthur Bridwell attended science and university professor meetings in Topeka Dr John W Heaton and D H Knight also attended Those attending a First Methodist church dinner were guests of new members The Valley of the Shadow play was presented at evening service by Baker College group A Kansas State Teacher s College crew performed at the Friendship League in Emporia Dorothy Lou Kochan returns to school after measles.
A college graduate in 1941 recalls his feeble grandfather on the farm and a changing generational bond. While tending cattle with his aged mentor he learns of a hidden tragedy linked to a distant train wreck near the river, sparking a life changing memory.
A dense set of radio listings for Thursday evening April 20 shows WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations broadcasting a mix of news, parades, musical programs, comedy and drama. Highlights include Henry J Taylor, Paul Neilson, Eddie Cantor, Abbott and Costello, and Lum and Abner among numerous orchestras and operatic numbers. The schedule features multiple times blocks across stations with varied programs and special events.
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