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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1944
Page
4
The verse describes David and the house of Jerael bringing up the ark of the Lord with shouting and trumpets, depicting a ceremonial procession in II Samuel 6 15. The event highlights praise, worship, and royal leadership during the ark transport.
Secretary of War Stimson urged Congress to consolidate all fighting forces under one government department. He argued wartime cooperation across services is essential and that separate postwar administration causes delays and rivalries. Honolulu cited as a example of Army Navy precedence issues. He urged practical unity during the war with or without a single formal organization.
Forecasts show more rain unlikely to trigger floods as Kansas bears flood damage from recent crests. Rivers remain discharged though presenting risk if rainfall increases. two days without rain offered a breath of relief while state hopes for steadier weather to help recovery efforts.
The piece notes Japan facing a long home shoreline as Allied forces push from island defences toward mainland targets. It also reflects Bricker supporters hoping the Republican nomination at Chicago will be decided without a single ballot, considering favorite sons and possible multi-ballot outcomes.
The travel and communications ban out of Great Britain is tightened. No departure will be permitted except for good reasons judged by military authorities. Residents should settle in as comfort as possible while awaiting potential lifting of the ban, with Germans unlikely to be among those pleased.
Gestapo tightens grip in Denmark after underground networks disrupt German control. Danish saboteur acts have provoked a renewed Nazi crackdown, following a string of recent Copenhagen explosions that target infrastructure and undermine occupation forces.
Rehearsals in England stage invasion drills using methods planned for D day. German reports note weather and ground conditions slow Russian advance. Berlin fears a broad, simultaneous push as Soviet commanders prepare anew.
War Analyst Dewitt Mackenzie assesses the growing use of airborne forces in the European invasion. He notes Churchill’s praise, Nazi countermeasures, and Laval’s warning, while detailing paratrooper capabilities, self contained supply, and their anticipated impact on breaking Nazi reserves.
The Baker University art committee sponsored a silk screen print exhibition in Parmenter Commons with local faculty and students visiting the displays. Funeral services for Miss Eustacia Jane Bennett were held at her Baldwin home, with sermons, music, and tributes highlighting her fifty years of church work and hospitality. Surviving relatives include two brothers and a sister. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Henry Werner hosted a small tea for Mrs. E N Manchester of Columbus Ohio. Miss Helen Skilton and Miss Vivian Skilton plan a Saturday tea for their aunt Miss Alice Skilton of Brookline Massachusetts. The Jolly Quilters met at Mrs. Jack Bedinger’s home. Mrs. Charles St John Chubb visits for a month with Prof H B Chubb. Miss Ida Wik gave a shower for Miss Mary Spencer. University YWCA advisory board and cabinet members enjoyed a buffet at Mrs. Robert Rankin’s home assisted by Mrs. J S Daniels and Miss Mary Larson.
Twenty five years ago KU defeated Haskell 78 to 86 in a frigid meet. Postings include Bernice Clawson's engagement to G H Courrier of Toronto, visits from Virginia Ann Hicks, overseas return of Capt Matt Guilfoyle, and weather delays canceling KU baseball with William Jewell. Accidents hurt several workers at the Fraternal Aid building site.
A cryptic ledger lists diplomatic and chemical symbols with numbers and phrases. The fragment groups names like Drexel and references to U S ambassadors, Roman numerals, and element symbols, resembling a crossword style clue collection from a vintage paper.
From an Italy beachhead diary, De Luce mixs humor with danger as soldiers describe odd clubs, showers in canvas camps, and a running threat from heavy shelling. A private recalls a field mouse on his face while a large snake haunts a dugout and cooks topple coffee tents when a snake slithers beneath a truck.
Five Bangor citizens in khaki from infantry artillery engineer anti aircraft and armored outfits gathered for a reunion near the coast. Lt. Jack Holmlund hosted a beach party with Corp. Jack Haach Donald Diesburg Reuben Filter and Clyde Pierce among guests. Set. Stanley Lunde and Pvt. Kenneth Jenkins also of Bangor were absent, both serving on front lines.
Bundles for America committee based at 916 Massachusetts Street plans a Friday and Saturday bazaar with new members Mrs W T Allen and Mrs E H Wilson joining and Mrs H Wallace Lee chairing the book department. The sale showcases hard to get items including children's clothing, baby goods, shoes in wide sizes, garments from pre war styles to modern wear, chic hats, costume jewelry, and gifts to raise funds for their cause. Donations are to be brought to the store. hours to be announced.
Lieut. Lincoln Belt, an Army Air Corps radioman, is marched to Captain Azaraski at Niji Prison after a downed Tokyo bombing raid. The commandant quizzes Belt on birthplace, age, and flight, then lightens the mood with a joke. Belt notes Azaraski, a sharp, amused officer with a scar and osteopathic doctor line.
Lieut. Col. Dean E. Swift of Olathe Kansas is awarded the Legion of Merit for meritorious conduct. He organized and supervised rescue work during the Arkansas River flood May 11 to 27 1948. Swift planned two pontoon bridges to supply water mains to Fort Smith Arkansas when its water supply failed. He directed a partially trained battalion with zeal and energy, demonstrating leadership and professional ability.
A dense list of radio air times for Wednesday and Thursday evenings featuring WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations. Programs include The World Today Jack Armstrong News Frank Sinatra Show Eddie Cantor Mr District Attorney Victory Band Parade George Olsen’s Orch Abbott and Costello Lum and Abner and major network features with newsrooms and specialized music hours.
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