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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1943
Page
3
A biblical exhortation recalling Paul’s leadership in Acts 20 35 urging believers to support the weak and embody the blessing of giving over receiving. The verse emphasizes generosity as central to Christian living.
Unions file suits in federal court to attack Kansas labor measure claiming interstate issues. The main Kansas City union official linked to Sunflower Ordnance Works employment figures among the plaintiffs. The paper argued for national action but notes Kansas seeks state remedies within its jurisdiction.
The article percent argues John L. Lewis threatens a coal strike after Friday unless government demands are met. It condemns the sabotage rhetoric and warns that such tactics threaten the war effort, national economy, and public welfare. It calls for a showdown to prove whether labor leaders are above government authority.
The rift between Russia and the Polish government in exile fuels Axis propaganda and unsettles the Allies. Each side disputes territory once part of Poland, a land essential to Polish sovereignty, as questions arise about Poland's postwar reconstitution and future borders.
The fragment notes an action or stance that did not emerge as created but was leveraged to the detriment of the Allied effort. It hints at strategic consequences and the shifting balance in the broader conflict context.
The piece argues Aid Germany seeks Japanese actions in the Pacific as Europe tightens. Mussolini urges Hitler to bomb the United States in reprisal as Axis powers fear Allied advances. Each side hopes another will act to avoid worsening conditions. Japan contemplates invasion plans without a clear method yet.
Secretary Ickes told the Truman committee that nobody in Washington grasps the importance of the high octane gasoline program. He warned a “catalog of Washington” would list officials who misunderstand the issue, while he remains fully informed and up to date. The critic notes his isolation in the capital.
Bill Jeffers, a rubber director, amasses enemies among Washington brass hats. He has no long term ambitions in the capital and remains unfazed by verbal attacks. He smiles across the conference table and offers no reply as opponents try to mow him down. Washington may linger as his dizziest spot.
Alf M. Landon argues the domestic scene suffers from a czar for everything but no overall coordination. He warns that within a single czar’s realm, internal friction may exist and notes competition among the armed services for recruits as an example of lost motion across agencies.
Authorities report a large haul of counterfeit gasoline stamps and 30 men charged with involvement in their distribution. The black market in gasoline appears to be thriving in the region.
The writer argues Washington debates high octane aviation gas supplies and suggests Hitler faces serious gasoline scarcity. He notes Germany relies on low grade Romanian oil and coal-based synthesis, with Luftwaffe weakened, possibly conserving fuel for a final offensive or defensive push toward Caucasus oil fields and against Russia.
Dean D. M. Swarthout of the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts is named national president of Pi Kappa Lambda. Louise Nelson is noted as the new president to be installed at a Tuesday meeting at First Presbyterian church.
Sixteen Platte City draftees halted in Lawrence after changing trains en route to Camp Kinston. The Lawrence High School Boys Club to hold its final meeting of the year at 6 30 PM at the YMCA. A marriage license was issued to Gus Hartman and Ethel Wilson of Lecompton. A Red Cross auction gate is planned in Lawrence to raise funds for the local chapter. Rankin appointed county Red Cross chair.
Forty years ago a portion of the streets were washed this morning as University students plan a conspicuous line along the street for President Roosevelt's visit. The War ren and Parsons families announce a ten pound birth last night at 1023 Pennsylvania. Swedes from Bethany and KK A plan a baseball game at McCook field this afternoon.
The Sunflower Ordnance Works and about sixty government owned contractor operated new ordnance facilities fall under a unified St. Louis field directorate. By December 1 1942 most plants were active with 202000 contractors and 260000 expected. total construction nears 2.2 billion dollars and annual operating costs around 1.7 billion.
Secretary of War Stimson announced no championship bout this summer between Sgt. Joe Louis and Cpl. Billy Conn. The statement comes from Washington with no match planned for the period.
Lila, Barry, and Renaldo arrive from the jungle as Allison hosts Renaldo’s birthday gathering. Tension simmers: Lila resents Allison, skews the mood, and sketches a plan to pull Barry back to the States. Renaldo, torn between love and duty, glances toward a possible exit.
A Lawrence renter sublets an upstairs four rooms and bath to another tenant for 50 a month. The OPA rent control office orders a reduction to 22.50 for the upstairs tenant, while the downstairs landlord provides utilities janitor work and heating, raising disputes over fair share and garage use. The arrangement may leave the upstairs tenant with no space if the downstairs landlord absorbs the entire house.
A white handkerchief attached to an exploded shell falls to Paul Martinez who hands it to police. Detective Zarnow uses a note found in the shell to call a girl for a date at Field airman headquarters. In Elgin, a dog digs in a garden and unearths a pound of butter after multiple intrusions.
At a South Pacific gun station a marine sergeant on a warship posts a stark new motto Keep em falling to spur crews at the machinegun post amid combat in the theater.
Divided By 42 Colorado Springs Colorado reports that the late Mame J Vollbehr left 4500 dollars in savings accounts to be distributed among 42 heirs across the country. Each heir will receive from 2 to 400 dollars.
Pleasant Valley reports an April 22 close to its eighth month with a basket dinner and a student program. Prizes went to Phyllis Janeway and Charlene Luckan for a song and a play, with ties among several students for other categories. Neva Mae Thiry achieved 100 in spelling. Marlene Janeway had the top monthly average.
Radio listings for Thursday and Friday show a dense schedule across WREN KMBC WDAF and KNBC with hosts actors musicians news broadcasts and special programs. Highlights include Jack Armstrong Fred Waring's Orchestra Lum and Abner and theatre and music segments across multiple stations and times.
No perfect attendance this year. Students with 28 or more perfect spelling lessons include Marlene Janeway Neva Mae Thiry Charlene and Freida Luckan. Honor roll features Evelyn Griffith Marlena Dolores Janeway Charlene Luckan and Neva Mae Thiry. Best sport honors go to Dolores Janeway and LaVern Hadl. Local residents and families visited and hosted Easter and Sunday gatherings at several homes across Lawrence Clinton Vinland Number Six and Vinland.
A reader regularly checks the Journal World classified page each day seeking bargains and notices. The practice highlights daily listings, small ads, and opportunities in the local market.
A public notice invites men and women who are hard of hearing to take a simple home hearing test with a money back guarantee if results are not improved. It advertises Curine Ear Drops at Round Corner Drugs Store and claims ease for temporary deafness and ear ringing due to earwax buildup.
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