True Counsel: The Lord's counsel endures beyond man's plans
A proverb reflects that many devices fill a man's heart yet only the counsel of the Lord endures. The line emphasizes divine guidance over human schemes.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1944
Page
4
A proverb reflects that many devices fill a man's heart yet only the counsel of the Lord endures. The line emphasizes divine guidance over human schemes.
After liberation many European populations rush to shape postwar order, risking instability. In Greece, leftists challenge the restored government, disregarding the cost of rebuilding a starved, prostrate country. Observers warn more conflicts may follow across Europe.
Edward R. Stettinius moves to secretary of state and aims to bring in a trusted team. Joseph C. Grew becomes undersecretary, with three assistant secretaries to be replaced. The plan signals a drive to assemble a loyal, high‑rating staff with strong personal ties to the head, beyond mere patriotism.
U.S. forces press the Saar offensive establishing a bridgehead east of the Saar river at Saarlautern and holding the west bank for 16 miles north of Mersig, threatening the Saar basin as they near Siegfried Line defenses amid worsening weather.
Winter moisture drives light traffic as ponds form in low ground and ice weighs down trees and wires. Roads are chancy with a slight chill away from freezing, while rivers swell fields and streams. Berlin threatens reprisals over Vichy officials and German navy activity dwindles, with a Danish report of a battleship collision in a German harbor.
The piece outlines China's split leadership under Chiang Kai-shek and communist forces, their failed truces, and fears of collapse as Japan advances. It notes Soong and Chou En-lai as potential mediators and reports two KU scholarships for future teachers. It adds a China language note and population figure.
Washington reports the senate foreign relations committee approved four state department nominations including Joseph Grew as under secretary and Nelson Rockefeller as assistant secretary. Archibald MacLeish opposed on floor. William Clayton praised for economic policy role. Resignations of Berle Long Shaw pave way for new appointees shaping postwar policy.
The article lists four new officers for the start of the term: Sheriff Fred Vogler, County Clerk U G Plank, Register of Deeds Harold Beck, and First District County Commissioner Chris Schaake. It also notes Dean D. M. Swarthout’s return from Cincinnati where he attended the National Association of Schools of Music curricular committee sessions and a Cincinnati Symphony concert with Bronslaw Huberman as soloist.
Forty years ago Mrs. C. Rowan arrived from Nassau Ia to visit her brother D. W. Shaw. Mrs. Emma Davis and Miss Mae Abranz of Kansas City returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. Potter. Camp 798 Modern Woodmen elected officers last night with G. S. Smith as venerable consul and W. B. Tucker as manager. The K. A. Mandolin club will give a concert Wednesday at the University.
The article notes that the resignation of Stettinius was formal only recently and accepted yesterday. It reports Roosevelt considering a new government post for a long-time administrator and an overseas diplomatic post for Norman Armour. Also mentioned are possible assignments for James Clement Dunn and Brigadier General Julius C. Holmes, with potential replacements for Berle and international postings to Spain and Brazil.
The In stitute on Christian Leadership at First Baptist church opened with Rev. Evan A. Reiff leading sessions on Meeting the Needs of People and The Christian World Mission. Courses are accredited by the International Council of Religious Education. Sessions run nightly through Friday at 7 30. Enrollment possible tonight and text books are available. Open to those seeking credit or not, with Dr Reiff’s lectures praised as engaging. Seated Slashes PROGRAM AT JUNIOR HIGH
The Old High auditorium hosts an annual Junior High PTA benefit Friday at 8 pm. The program includes a 60 piece Junior High band under Miss Jeanne Scott, a one act play A Nephew in the House by Junior Players directed by Mrs Deal Six, another one act Swept Clean Off Her Feet by the ninth grade class directed by Edythe Salvesen, plus calisthenic drills and rhythm by the girls PE class taught by Doris McDermond. Admission is charged.
Trinity Lutheran brotherhood holds final monthly dinner at 6 45 p m with Rev L G Templin delivering the address. 1945 officers to be elected. O T Davis to chair business. Troop 68 report on Boy Scout activity. action on sponsoring another year. James Harrell scoutmaster. new leaders James Tatham and Chester Brown to be introduced.
Crossword style clue list shows terms and abbreviations for a vertical puzzle. Entries include Jokes Either Strike Require Plant part Native metal Area measure Approaches Impetuous Lets fall Portion Universal language Retain Attempts Warbles Mean Mountain crest Halt Command Anesthetic Employs Facilitated Belt Animal Male sheep Chaldean city Bite Lion Station.
Kansas City December 5 AP war correspondent J Nor man Lodge told Kansas and Missouri editors the Pacific war could be lost if home front efforts loosen. He urged no letup and criticized swivel chair generals while Europe’s war would require hard fighting and many casualties. Directors Roy Roberts J K Gaylord re elected Missouri and Kansas group chairmen. Charles Nutter named secretary for both groups.
Washington Dec 5 The House acted to send to the President a pension bill for widows and orphans of World War I veterans up to 74 dollars a month. The chamber approved Senate amendments increasing the sums in a bill earlier passed by the House.
Merle Hitchcock gave a business tip to Sulphur Oklahoma last week. Baldwin Music club hosts its annual Guest Day tea at Stone Hall this Wednesday with Mrs Earl Yee as hostess and Mrs Margaret Dickinson assisting. The program is led by Mrs M L Hitchcock. Mr and Mrs E B Enyart bought a home in Ottawa and plan to move soon. Pvt and Mrs Frank Stannard of Springfield Missouri stayed with Mrs Stannard's parents Mr and Mrs Leo Smith. Stannard was Cynthia Smith before her marriage. Chapter CE meets this week at Mrs Edward J Crague's home with Mrs Earl Black in charge. topic Resources and Economics of China. John Ruchty, formerly of Baldwin, now in Tulsa, arrived last week for a visit.
The item lists recent social visits and movements in Baldwin Osage County including Mr and Mrs T L McCormack hosting in Kansas City, Miss Florence Bennett receiving a telegram about Frank Hardin death in Enid Oklahoma, the Hardin family connections to Baldwin residents, Missie Adams visiting Ottawa, Howard Johnson on furlough from the Aleutians, Mr and Mrs C E Fonda and Fraicia trip, Virgil Rolle and Winged Victory visitors in Kansas City, Lankra and Pantake family moves to a Fifth and Elm street property, Dr Nelson P Horn and Earl Kirker on college business in Wichita Tulsa, and Mrs Helen Blythe of Junction City visiting with Sgt and Mrs Robert Bingham and children of St Joseph Missouri.
The narrator recounts a grim abduction haul through a Westchester bound road with Perez and Louie. The assailants use torture and intimidation, culminating in a warning to stay loyal while the narrator contemplates escape and defection beyond the country. Mickey worries about delays as Kabateck endures pain and threats from Boggio associates.
Radio listings detail a dense broadcast slate with programs on WREN KMBC WDAF and EMBC including Jack Armstrong The World Today Lum and Abner The Andrews Show and news segments Well as theater and music features with multiple time slots and interstation references
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