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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
4
A compact religious reflection cites Acts 17 27 urging people to seek and find God, noting he is not far from any. The verse emphasizes human pursuit of the divine presence and moral guidance.
Like undergraduates congress rushes to complete essential measures in the present session. Many bills remain in doubt as vacation looms, with controversial issues postponed to future sessions and professors noting waning interest as holidays approach.
A well informed traveler arriving in Stockholm reports Germany has discontinued submarine warfare but Allied chiefs doubt it. They assess Germany may have advanced sub tech allowing air changes while submerged, enabling long quiet periods while pursued. U boats are less dangerous yet remain active and hunting for chances to strike.
American forces secured Ormoc on Leyte island, trapping Japanese units northwest and south of the port. The defense lines are strained, but supply routes remain open, signaling a prolonged battle as both sides contend for control and reinforcements nearby. Weather records in December show record rainfall, while the Tattle Creek flood-control plan faces reapproval after senatorial opposition.
A Washington correspondent warned of a looming large scale war, misjudged in scale, while commentary on Greece and Churchill signals hinted at future conflict. Reports claim Japanese columns moved into Kweichow but were defeated by Chinese forces. Congress debates pay rises. Rural Electrification Administration turmoil follows a resignation. A Chicago meeting exposed a fake White House telegram. Civil war talk in Greece grows as 187th Infantry fights Germans in a Saar ceramic factory.
London dispatches discuss potential German counter-offensives in 1945 relying on long-range weapons like V bombs and subs. The piece notes weather, transport issues, and manpower affecting both sides, cites V bombs’ November casualties, and mentions U boat developments as Roosevelt and Churchill warn of ongoing sea warfare. Arkansas is noted as a top hardwood producer.
The Douglas county relief rolls receive another Texas cattle shipment for distribution today. Embroidery club hosted by Mrs. Mabel Sims at Mrs. Clara Nace’s Lecbinton home with Gertrude McCarty Faye Glenn Ruth Richards Wilms Morris Thelma Maust in attendance. Rural Social club gathering hosted by Mrs. Della Welber at Mrs. Russell Shaw’s home. Mrs. Louise Leela visiting daughter Mrs Godfrey Reetz and family at Villa Eden. William W Kilworth departed for Tacoma Washington. Jay Chiapasgo from the KU fine arts faculty to perform Chopin Etudes Thursday in the Administration building auditorium. Mrs. Lawrence Smith of Usawa tomie arrived to visit. E F Caldwell will go to Seattle Washington to spend a month with her daughter. Mrs John Powers and Mi eats from Gulf Park college visit for the holidays. Mrs Arthur Marks.
Local society notes recount a six o clock dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Winter Mr. and Mrs. J Igeins Mr. and Mrs. Barr Mr. and Mrs. Siegel Rose Mrs W B Pontius and others. ks Kansas city announcements Elizabeth Anne born to Lawrence Peairs family. County schools enroll 1 754 pupils.
Forty years ago Miss Mabel Dick and her sister Alice planned a Friday trip to Kansas City for a weekend stay. Frank Onsalt departed for Florence on business. Ward Ellis, appointed second lieutenant in the Marines, was in Washington preparing for an examination. Mrs. Harry Sparks visited Kansas City while Mrs. George Kahne hosted a surprise birthday cards party. Ice began forming on the river, backing water above the dam, signaling potential skating and an ice harvest soon.
Washington reports the United States leads allied fighting strength in the western front’s attritional battle. Secretary Stimson confirms allies contribute fully. American armies outnumber British, Canadian, and French forces there, while Britain dominates Italy and the Pacific remains British-led. Casualties favor the U.S., with 634,000 American deaths versus 563,000 British in multi-year totals.
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Transportation executives say equipment shortages and pending DDT rulings threaten capacity for Christmas travel. Haskell and Kansas University students start vacations December 20 and 21, loading buses and rail with two to three thousand extra riders in a few hours. Extra rail cars require orders from the ODT in Topeka. Santa Fe and Union Pacific await guidance within ten days. Returning students clash with service members on three day passes, worsening crowding on already full lines.
The War Department released 1540 names of soldiers wounded in action. Kansas recipients include Pvt Lloyd W. Besn of Kansas City and Pvt John C. Cameron of Council Grove among others from Cherry Vale to Wichita and Winfield, with ranks from Private to Staff Sergeant and a First Lieutenant from Russell.
A hospitality committee led by SEVICEMEN'S PARTY er and Mrs Rice Phelps with Mr and Mrs Karl Kreider organized a snowy Saturday night event in the Community building game room for over a hundred servicemen and junior hostesses. Representatives from the Service Men's Wives club included Mrs Marian Harris and others, while First Christian church sponsored a hamburger fry Sunday evening.
The Atchison Salina and Chanute Are Victory Cargo ships named for Kansas cities. Washington Dec 12 notes ships designated by the maritime commission. Some ships already built or launched include the Atchison from Wilmington California and Salina from Mond California with Chanute tied to Wilmington near January 31.
Samuel A Deel and family visits. Paul C Kochan spoke in Mankato and stayed in Marysville. Ramalee Resler set to be maid of honor at Eleanor Resler wedding in Marysville. Ann Kuraner to recital at 1212 West 72nd Street. Dorothy Williams Florence visiting Baldwin relatives. Woman's Society of Christian Service plans December meeting with lunch and officer installation. WCTU to meet in church parlor. Mildred Stafford injures ankle and uses crutches. Christmas concert set for First Methodist Church with university and school groups. Paul Curtis SP now addressed at Naval Air Station Seattle.
Michal defies Herod by recalling an acacia planted for a daughter as Romans raid to kill Hebrew boys. She pleads with Drusus as Joel condemns her to protect Malachi and human ties strain under prophecy of Elohim. The scene ends with a fragile reconciliation and foreshadowed continuation.
Mids Harriet Osbornes ill with flu. Cpl John Davison of Kingman arrives to visit family and await Tampa deployment. Patrick ODay of Florida stationed on shore earns Purple Heart for injuries. Baldwin High football team invited to Corner Cate theater by Supt. Lawrence Thompson. free theater admission provided by J Ward Pielman.
List of stations WHMM J Ack Afmanuag WDAF KMBC and others airing a dense slate of shows from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Includes news, music, variety programs, Western Echoes, The Green Hornet, Fibber McGee and Molly, The Alan Young Show, Burns and Allen, and Metropolitan Opera with scattered hours and multiple repeats across city stations.
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