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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1944
Page
4
Fast action by Lawrence organizations, drawing on last summer’s experience, contained the latest flood. Downriver levees fared poorly, but North Lawrence avoided major losses thanks to rapid, effective sandbagging and levee reinforcement.
Liberty ships famed for rapid construction have seen distressing failures after reaching service in Alaskan waters. One vessel tore in two and sank with 65 men lost. Despite reports of satisfactory operation elsewhere, officials seek an explanation for the northern waters breakups.
A long advance and successful Hollandia consolidation in western New Guinea will extend Allied bombing reach toward the Philippines and pressure Japanese positions. The move, following Guadalcanal, tightens Kipzet lines and places thousands of Japanese troops in a precarious dug-in stance as the campaign grows stronger. Victory gardeners are urged to plant, while Mount Oread naval training station plans gain support as proof of strategic value.
Wichita and nearby towns endured severe floods with thousands evacuated as Wichita Winfield and Arkansas City battled their worst flood conditions on the weekend. Ottawa reported significant overflow of the Marais des Cygnes while many other towns faced serious trouble but escaped the peak forecasts. All faced ongoing flood concerns for the season.
The article quotes Herbert Hoover arguing that going fishing offers relaxation and a shift to a holiday mood. It suggests war pressures should ease after the conflict ends, allowing people time to think, reflect, and unite with neighbors rather than remain constant and driven.
Allied airborne units operat behind Japanese forward lines in central Burma 100 miles inland to establish strong points and block routes to India. If the block holds it could shift Burma north for easier supply movement to China and press operations closer to Japan. Heavy flood damage disrupts road and rail transport raising postwar repair needs. Russian Crimean forces press Sevastopol cracking to trap Germans inside.
Elizabeth Jacqmain argues that alcohol is a destructive social force harming national morals and institutions. She urges eradication of the liquor industry and ties prohibition to world peace, urging action as essential for civilization to advance.
Washington April 25 Ten Kansas men are listed by the war department as prisoners of war in Germany among 63 percent of American soldiers held. Names include Second Lt Norman L Aloway Edna Tech Sgt Charles W Barnthson Troy Staff Sgt Arthur Jones Jr Wichita Second Lt Walter B Leclerc Stores Second Lt James F Lynn Kansas City Second Lt Ivan E Mandy Wichita Sgt Carl B Moore Idana Staff Sgt Cecil B Tucker Winfield Sgt Jack E Williams Muncie.
March daily work relief applications at the courthouse fell from twenty or more to four or five as spring work began. Wedding gowns spanning 1869 to now to be shown by Presbyterian women tomorrow. Mrs. Galen Ware of Lawrence named district director of American Legion Auxiliary. Lawrence Lodge 4 I O C F to celebrate 115th anniversary tomorrow night. Mrs. Ethan Smith hosted a Varsity Club dinner-bridge. Edna Mae Musick and Harry W Schmidt wed in Eu dora at St Pauls Evangelical. Mrs. John Mee hosted Double Seven Thimble Club. Elected to Chamber of Commerce were E B Coffman and Charles W Blood. Mrs Stouffer's Sunday school class to host picnic supper. Sgt Ray Winters decorated with the Distinguished Service Medal as 110th Engineers departed Brest for home. Torch Society to entertain advisors and alumnae in Lawrence at Helen Wagstaff's home.
Twenty five years ago A A Hicks left for Beloit to act as a Lawrence Chamber of Commerce delegate and governor Henry Allen official delegate. The shimmy is not to be danced in Lawrence by KU students or townspeople. Ed Anderson city welfare officer has sent notices to license holders warning that licenses may be revoked for such dancing. Lt Col Harold Burdick RCIC.
Forty years ago Wiley C Rosa and Elizabeth Canavan wed April twenty eighth with Judge Mitchell officiating. A Lohengrin recital with music illustrations will be given by University School of Music faculty tomorrow night. The river nears dangerous levels near town, causing local worry. The Rev and Mrs J H Griffith and daughter from York Nebraska who visited Lawrenc e left for California. Miss Josephine Gay of Kansas City visits cousin Amorette Weaver. Mrs Sue Kinsie of Cincinnati hosts Amorette and Lucerne Barker at Iota. Frank March and Lucerne Barker travel to visit Mrs Charles Spencer in Iota. Mr and Mrs John Bryant were guests of Eudora friends yesterday. J E Hutt left for a business trip to New Mexico.
War analyst DeWitt Mackenzie notes Finland's rejection of Moscow terms may be desperation yet Stockholm sources say Reich strength allows a standoff. Berlin warns of a great Atlantic battle while Nazi air power weakens yet remains reserve for invasion. Russians mass for offensives to align with western invasion.
Baldwin residents gather for visits and departures as families travel to Lawrence and Tucson while Bill Green’s family joins others on furlough. Funeral services for Durene Violet Klint are set at Barneset Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde W. Brewster officiating. Dr. H K Ebright attends Rotary meeting in Kansas City as Northwest Missouri State Teachers College leader Vel Lamkin serves as Rotary governor. A Baldwin Music Club recital by Prof. Robert closes the day at First Methodist Church.
A compact crossword style clue list includes numbered entries with hints for words such as river East Fr and calcium symbol. The grid references suggest a themed puzzle linking presidents and common terms.
A sizable audience enjoyed an evening by a Baker faculty duo featuring organist Hieber and reader Miss Charlotta Miller. The program included Purcell, Martini, Clokey, Bennett, French, Widor, and Gibran pieces with four readings alternating with organ numbers. Following, the Music Club offered refreshments in the church parlor hosted by Mrs Earlier and aides. Separately Mrs Claude B Beeks hosted a tea for her aunt Mrs Clifford Parsons of Tuscon Arizona with guests limited to old friends.
The body of Second Lt. Marvin M. Rupp of Winfield Kansas was among nine recovered from a burned Army transport plane that crashed into De light mountain in New Hampshire. Air Transport Command officials at Grenier Field said 16 men were aboard. Also noted, Staff Lst. Garold R. Frain of Culver Kansas received the Distinguished Flying Cross for combat missions against Germany.
Items destined for the Bundles for America bazaar to be sold Friday and Saturday were shown in Bell's and Kennedy's windows today. Linen pieces, towels, scarfs, doilies, lunch and table cloths, and home goods are featured to aid new housekeepers and those low on supplies. A book department and quarter pocket books for servicemen are added. Antiques by Lawrence collectors include glass, china, bric a brac, old prints, chintz, and vintage buttons. Donations of clothing, food, sugar for candy and cookies, costume jewelry, and gift items are welcome.
In Yokohama Lieut Link Belt, Army Air Corps radioman, is interned, sharing thoughts with fellow prisoner Pilot Officer Baldwin. They discuss dreams, a racehorse named Jones, and what makes Americans tick, before a Japanese officer enters as the scene ends. The dialogue frames memory, purpose, and hope amid captivity.
A note urges timely contributions so items can be sorted and priced in advance. The Bon sales room in the Community building will be open Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and the Goodrich store on Thursday.
Two University of Kansas mechanical engineering students won prizes at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers student branch meeting held April 21 and 22 in Omaha Nebraska. Robert F. Maurer earned second place for his talk on the compressibility of liquid hydrocarbons as a source of error in metering. Joseph R. Wilson took third for his talk on Catholic protection of pipe lines. Additional KU students on the trip were John Hillard Walter Siggerist Henry G. Moon and Charles Smith, accompanied by Prof. J W Rogowell. Six schools participated including Kansas State College Missouri University Washington University Rolla School of Mining and Metallurgy and the University of Nebraska host chapter.
Seattle reports Mrs Margaret Sanger, a birth control movement reader, warned that unless the men who dictate peace terms force Japan Germany and Italy to control birth rates another world war could come in 20 years. She cited early 1921 fears of militarists against birth control to block wartime plans. She is visiting with her naval lieutenant husband stationed here.
Radio guide lists dozens of station hour by hour programs for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. It details WDAF KMBC WREN WRES WREN broadcasts including news, music, variety shows, VF features and running times from 6:30 to 11:30 with titles such as Ronald Colman Show Fibber McGee and You Asked for It and The World Today. It also notes educational segments French lessons and Spanish season.
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