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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1944
Page
4
A compact proverb note cites a biblical line about the virtue of slow anger, claiming parted wisdom, and contrasts it with a ruler’s spirit and city conquest. The fragment appears as a religious verse snippet likely reprinting a scripture reference.
Kansas Republicans nominated Clyde M Reed, with Carl Friend also noted for public service. Voters approved Reed's Senate course, fearing a misread vote against his policies, amid broader party tensions. Baltic and European war updates touch on Estonia, Russia, and German actions as Dewey plans a tour with quiet campaign methods.
Sidney Hillman described as C.SO Political Action Committee chairman with a rumored $700,000 fund backing Roosevelt fourth term. Born Zagare Lithuania March 25 1887, he moved to the U S at 20 and entered garment trade in Chicago. Active in United Garment Workers and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, he helped organize after leaving AFL. Also cited are Soviet ties and various government advisory roles through 1930s and beyond.
In Sioux City, the Roosevelt candidate denounces the Hoover administration as the most spending in history, accusing it of piling bureaus and commissions on taxpayers. He cites a 1936 message claiming new instruments of power risk liberty under political puppets of economic autocracy.
W S Robb argues the New Deal’s growth of 105 bureaus and over two thousand agencies has created waste, delays, and higher taxes. He questions promises to reduce debt and spending, warning that Democratic platform pledges lack credibility as government expands.
The war report notes Turkey severing economic and diplomatic ties with Germany signaling a shift in the Balkans, while Finland names Field Marshal Mannerheim president in a move seen as toward peace with Russia. Warszawa fire signals potential German retreat as Warsaw burns.
Glenn Cunningham wed Margaret Speir of Peabody in Marion. Engagements, births, travels, and society letters populate the community page with trips to Laguna Beach, Chicago, and Denver, visits to Hutchinson and St Louis, and upcoming events at KU. The city council approves Indiana street brick paving amid a busy social calendar.
Twenty five years ago threshing started at the Lone Co farm with wheat reported at 61 pounds to the bushel. The average yield is expected to be 20 to 26. Miss Katherine Cowkery hosted a kid party at her West Lawrence home. Miss Virgie Miller departed yesterday for Ste Lewis and Ohio points. Mrs. E Houver and daughters were noted.
Berlin reports Red forces breach the Warsaw line and threaten the Baltic coast. Berlin says American tanks have penetrated deep into Nazi rear areas in Normandy, with front lines collapsing in places. A decisive battle is underway in Normandy as the enemy presses toward the coast.
Brief items show Indianapolis firemen ordered nylon hose to be rushed in a 60 foot length, while New York firehouse crews moved in with another company during renovations. A Dalmatian mascot and a cat refused temporary relocation. Abbott and Costello are eyed for a humane award after script changes in a hunting scene. Kansas items note a car chase with marbles at a polling place and a Normandy veteran’s absentee ballot certification in Kansas.
Topeka Aug 2 Nomination of Ford Voiland Jr of Topeka for state printer on the Republican ticket marks the first wartime election win by a Kansan serving overseas. Voiland a former assistant state printer is in Italy as a Red Cross representative while his opponent is Kansas City Democrat Marvin C Munsell with no primary opposition. Mickey Rooney Guest Star Kansas City Aug 2 Pvt Mickey Rooney permission from Brig Gen Robert W Strong to perform as guest star Monday night in the Army Air Forces stage caravan at the Municipal auditorium will not interfere with basic training at Fort Riley where he has been stationed the past three weeks.
A fragmented crossword style item lists clues such as Measure, Lubricant, Distant, Tellurium symbol and other entries. It mentions a film actor signer and a sequence of numbered hints, with some text garbled, suggesting a word puzzle or cryptic clue section. The readable parts imply a themed puzzle tied to film and science terms.
Sunflower Ordnance Works employs extensive X-ray examination to ensure rocket propellant grains meet exact specs. Lt. Col. Hyde notes no duds, with women workers on 24 hour shifts preventing flaws that could cause misfires or friendly fire. The process uses lead-shielded X-ray units, ten minute film development, and on the job training for ages 18 to 60, with zero accidents in six months.
Tokyo radio quoted by Melbourne dispatch said American troops landed on Rota island in the Marianas between Tinian and Guam. The Olbourne listening post recorded the Tokyo broadcast. A prior Japanese communique claimed Japanese forces on Rota had repelled enemy landings under fierce artillery fire.
A notice reports the death of six Japanese admirals with five on active service. It also notes the resignation of J A Montgomery as business manager of Marshall County News, a position held since 1925, and mentions succession by Eg Guise. Additional career details reference work at several newspapers and local institutions.
Baldwin residents host visitors from El Paso and Chicago while a fall on High Street injures Mrs. Stewart. Kansas City pastors travel to Baldwin for missions school with Rev Brewster and Dr Williams addressing Rotary guests. The first issue of Rotawin debuts with editors Ebright Garrett Deckinger. Gene Eleanor Shine to wed Ensign Lawrence Everley in Herington. Additional items note a broken knee for Mrs. Lobingier and a Southeast Kansas church event hosting regional leaders.
An Army hospital diary from North Africa recounts Christmas and New Year faded into mid January. Captain Peters survives near death and vows to marry by February 11 while Dr Merrill announces engagement with Yvonne. A morale boost night celebrates their news as nurses and doctors balance care, humor, and hope amid wartime wounds.
On Wednesday evening August activities list KMBC WREN WDAF and other stations with a dense slate of programs. Highlights include Jack Armstrong Big Brother Club Genealogy musical segments Ted Malone and News with Jenny J Taylor plus orchestras led by Bill Snyder and Eddie Oliver.
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