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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1944

Page

3

Britain halts overseas travel amid invasion secrecy

London reports a nationwide ban on nonurgent overseas travel for military reasons as German predictions of an imminent invasion grow. Exit permits remain valid until Thursday midnight, then only urgent authorization will be issued, with stricter controls on diplomats and coastal areas. Berlin broadcasts claim German forces ready for a hard fight and anticipate a major allied assault on the Atlantic coast.

London Britain Home Office Eire Berlin Atlantic DNB Luftwaffe England H. D. G. Crebar Dieppe Madrid Norway Finland Balkans Russia Italy Mediterranean Atlantic Wall France Germany Europe

Cancel Holstein Show Postponed at Local Fairgrounds

Holstein cattle show scheduled for today has been cancelled due to unlisted reasons, with organizers deciding to postpone the event at the local fairgrounds. No further details provided.

Holstein Show Called Off By Weather At Fair Grounds

The East Central Holstein District Association canceled the Tonganoxie fair grounds event due to bad roads and adverse weather. The show will be rescheduled for early August before the state fairs. Raymond Gardner of Lawrence serves as president of the organization.

Tonganoxie Tet East Central Holstein District Association Raymond Gardner Lawrence

Bridge Prizes Ready for Fun Fest Wednesday Night

Reservations for bridge prizes are due by Wednesday noon by calling Mrs. Earle Patton or Miss Jeanette Bowersock. Prizes prepared by Jean Robertson and committee, with contributions from Mrs. T. D. Funk and others, include butter, sugar, canned foods, war stamps, cigarets, jewelry, and household items. The Rio Grande Serenaders will headline after square dancing, with a varied floor show and community volunteers from A A U W assisting with tickets and concessions.

Earle Patton Jeanette Bowersock Jean, Robertson T. D. Funk J. W. Murray A. F. McClanahan Rio Grande Serenaders Kansas City Deal Six A. J. Mix University High Tau Sigma Joie Stapleton American Association of University Women F. P. O Brien Helen Wagstaff Sidney H. Haysler Alice Hosford Vivian Hohl Kathleen Doering Hazel Lee Simmons Ruth Hoover Dorothie C. Hunt A.a.usw

No Nomination On The First Ballot In Three States

Associated Press reports indicate no first ballot nomination in three states as Bricker predicts 257 delegates for the June GOP convention. In Massachusetts Democrats back Ely and Republican foes Dewey or unpledged candidates contest districts. Pennsylvania assigns 72 Roosevelt pledged delegates and 70 GOP delegates who may shift from Edwards Martin to Dewey. Kentucky Republican delegates total 6 chosen yesterday out of 22 votes likely favor Willis.

Associated Press Ohio John W. Bricker G.O.P Bricker Roy D. Moore Moore Massachusetts Democratic Committee Joseph B. Ely New York Thomas E. Dewey Pennsylvania Roosevelt Edward Martin Deweys Kentucky Simeon Willis

New York Meeting Influences Anti Fourth Term Democrats

The report from New York cites a meeting of anti fourth term Democrats held in New York City last night. Gleason L Archer chaired the American Democratic National Committee and did not name the states involved.

Dewey New York New York City Gleason L. Archer American Democratic National Committee

Germans Hit Naples in Night Raid After Balkan Bombing

Allied dispatch from Naples reports German bombers struck the city after a large raid by Allied aircraft against Nazi communications and plants in the Balkans and northern Italy. Unofficial tallies estimated 30 to 40 bombers in the Naples raid, which caused limited damage and saw one attacker shot down by Allied fighters as 2,000 Allied sorties yielded 29 enemy planes destroyed with 14 Allied losses.

Naples Balkans Italy

Bombers Hit Ploesti Rail Yards and Belgrade Factory

U S Fortresses and Liberators conducted overflight attacks on Bucharest and Ploesti rail yards and an aircraft plant at Belgrade for more than thirty minutes. Bombs ignited fires in Ploesti and along main lines. Of 29 planes lost yesterday, 24 bombers and 3 fighters were downed. one P 38 strafed at treetop level after finding no enemy.

Bucharest Ploesti Romania Belgrade U. S Adolf Hitler Ploesti Ee

Kansas Press Leader to Address Journalism Students

Pete McKechnie state president of the Kansas Press Association will speak here Wednesday to address journalism students in the department and discuss press issues and ethics. The event aims to inspire student engagement with professional news practices.

Pete McKechnie Kansas Press’ Association Journalisma

Journalists to discuss Women in Journals at Casigl Tea Room

Acting department chair Elimer F Beth says questions will be allowed at 11:20 a m and 3 30 p m in upcoming meetings. Mr McKechnie will be guest at dinner at Casiggal tea room to speak on opportunities for women in journalism.

Elimer F. Beth Sion McKechnie Casiaggal Tea Room

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