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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1944
Page
4
A biblical reflection cites First Corinthians 3 7 noting that neither planter nor waterer yields the increase. God grants growth through divine providence. The passage emphasizes human effort as secondary to God's blessing in cultivation and outcomes.
Senator Taft proposes extending price and rationing controls for eighteen months to end with a calendar year and business bookkeeping. Opinion on duration varies. some want controls to last through the war, others favor ending with fighting or longer stability. Many hope for a permanent change, while few wish to keep them longer.
Jake Mohler exposes a plot to rename Marais des Cygnes to Visage as Kansas residents rally to defend the river’s historic name. Chiefs argue Missourians may prefer Osage, but Kansans insist on proper spelling and pronunciation amid wartime distractions and political chatter.
A piece recalls three German POWs from Camp Phillips who hid in a vacant building near Marquette after a milk theft led to their capture. It warns that outside help risks heavier penalties than the escapees and notes allied air losses over Sicily. Also mentions protests against treacherous surveillance, Danube mining, Sumatra raids, Hitler’s silence, and roadside courts martial in Italy. Farmers urged to plant more soybeans resilient to winter.
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes wartime shifts signaling a pro Moscow tilt in Eastern and Southeastern Europe. He cites Czechoslovakia France and Poland as aligning with Soviet leadership, noting Benes and Masaryk statements and predicting broader realignments among Poland Bulgaria Yugoslavia Finland and Romania as Britain and America remain key partners. British rail workers win a weekly pay rise of one dollar bringing wartime gains to five dollars.
Glenn Cunningham of the University of Kansas captured the mile run at Memorial Stadium in 4 12.7 as more than 10 000 spectators cheered his victory over rival Gene Venske of Pennsylvania, with Venske finishing 20 yards behind. Also noted are local social events and family announcements from the day.
Forty years ago Mr Losey hosted twelve friends last night at his home. Miss Jessie Sanderson and Clarence Rittenhouse wed at the bride’s home by the First M E Church pastor, De. Leniz. Farmers face discouraging weather delaying work and planting. oil and gas markets noted. Locals Howe of the Atchison Globe to lecture at the university. Travel reports mention A B Cornish visiting Topeka, C A Peairs and H B Peairs heading to St Louis. George B Edgar Jr moves from Santa Fe to Neo sho Falls. Maude Youngum returns to Chicago after visiting Miss Maude Serae.
Miss Mantie Sirpless and Jack e Edmondson of Lawrence married Saturday in a Manhattan hospital. A taxi struck a street car en route to the ceremony, breaking her leg. She had it set and continued with the wedding. Mrs Harold Iliff hosted an Easter party for her son, James Richard, Saturday afternoon. The Midland Rural club met at Mrs Fred Lewis's home yesterday.
Church listings show morning and evening services at multiple congregations including Worthington Creek Church of the Brethren with pastor Ralph M Hodgden and superintendent Clarence Hoo, plus Sunday school and sermons across numerous churches in the area. The county Christian Endeavor rally is planned at Stull Evangelical church on Monday April 4.
A Wisconsin sailor wrote his parents that an officer identified as Lt Comdr Harold E Stassen was rescued at sea by a patrol crew. The Navy gave no confirmation. Mrs Stassen and William Bermett a former Wisconsin athlete noted the claim in letters.
War department achievement tests covering January 21 and 22 show University of Kansas trainees ranking highly. Regular AST trainees in Term II led in physics and chemistry, placed second in mathematics, and second in English, with an overall average fourth. Term I regulars and reserve trainees also posted strong showings, including multiple firsts in physics, mathematics, chemistry, and geography, with nine colleges in reserve tests.
Postmaster Roger M. Williams said Lawrence residents still misunderstand air mail postage. Domestic air mail within the United States costs eight cents per ounce for civilians and service members. overseas air mail remains six cents per half ounce, with APO and FPO addresses requiring six cents per half ounce.
The piece recounts a dialogue on America joining the League of Nations and the impact of U S involvement. Old Jan cites Wilson and McKinley era actions, arguing United States participation would have strengthened the league and altered imperial confrontations in China and Manchuria. The passage ends noting Wilson’s moral leadership and warnings about future wars.
A fragmented listing shows multiple station blocks for WREN KMBC WDAF and others with times from 5:30 to 9:00 featuring news programs musicals and variety shows. Named shows include The Lone Ran Parker Family Meet Your Navy and Gang Busters with disjoint entries and unclear final items.
Fragmented broadcast list shows stations KMBC WDAF WREN KNBC and others airing music orchestras news and programs across Saturday and Sunday April 22 23 with bands Chicago style acts and talk segments including News Roundup Weather and Sports updates throughout the day and into night.
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