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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1944

Page

6

Walking by Faith Quote From Corinthians

A brief religious note presents a Bible verse from Corinthians urging faith over sight. The line invites personal reflection and spiritual devotion without additional context or events.

Strategic Stations Foothold on Greenland Sought by German War Machine

The Coast Guard reports battles off Greenland and the capture of two weather observation stations. Weather data from these stations was relayed to Germany, but observers were captured and stations sunk or abandoned. Coast Guard actions illustrate the challenge of keeping invaders from the western hemisphere and may continue as long as the war lasts.

Greeland Est North Sea Europe Coast Guard Greenland Germany Gre Hemsphere

Staying on the Job in War Plants

A nation-wide compilation shows war plant workers exhibit better retention and lower absenteeism than non-war industry. The report credits perseverance among war plant employees and urges further reductions, noting production needs require continued dedication similar to that on battle fronts.

Meaning of Involved Religious Language

A religious publication questions depictions of a meeting noting ministers often use elaborate phrasing that makes meaning unclear. Laymen observe that spiritual matters can be hard to grasp even with concise language, highlighting the gap between intent and interpretation.

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Confusion in Greece Threatens Postwar Peace Efforts

The Greek crisis shows political considerations intruding into a primarily military situation. Partial liberation leaves a crucial need for order as Churchill faces criticism at home and abroad for plans to disband private armies. Guns in factional clashes risk delaying peace goals.

Greece Churchill Imay

E-Bond Sale Faces Shortfall in Douglas County Campaign

Douglas County reports progress toward the E-bond quota but notes purchases are short of the treasury target. Officials explain large E-bond sales help absorb public purchasing power to curb inflation, while recent rules limiting eligible buyers hinder reaching the quota set after earlier victory loans.

Douglas County Treasury

Bright days on western front aid Allied ground gains

The article notes that sunny days that allow close cooperation between tactical air forces and ground troops speed up advances, while few such days have occurred recently. It suggests dark skies will dominate the winter, and observes the Nazis prosper when their actions remain unseen.

Western Front

American Guns Hammer Saarland Industrial Areas

American long range artillery at the edge of the Saarland inflicts heavy damage on closely packed industrial zones essential to German war operations. Hard fighting secured the vantage point and more effort is needed to hold it as German counterattacks, though repelled so far, press the line. Each round from the heavy guns degrades German capacity to continue resistance.

Saarland

Lawrence welcomes journalist fifty three years ago

Fifty three years ago yesterday W C Simons of the Journal World arrived in Lawrence to start in the newspaper business. He recalls the Gay Nineties began with a panicky mood under a Democratic administration, ending with McKinley’s election. He notes the US egg surplus was to be shipped to the Allies in dried form, a provision GIs on remote fronts would likely view as satisfactory.

W. C. Simons The Journal-World Lawrence McKinley United States

Roosevelt Frontier Remark Recalled on Eastern Rhine

A historical reference recalls Theodore Roosevelt's late remark that the eastern frontier equates to the Rhine, highlighting a comparison of national boundaries and strategic outlook. The note emphasizes enduring views on security, diplomacy, and regional influence.

Roosevelt Rhine

War Today Examines Atlantic Charter and Power Blocs

The piece argues that World War II era fears rise as European blocs form. It stresses that failure to uphold the Atlantic Charter could push the East toward a hostile bloc and threaten a new United Nations system. It cites past League of Nations failures and calls for renewed Big Three unity amid Polish crises.

Athens Europe Chungking Middle Far East China India United Nations Security Organization League Peace Organization United States Sam Security Organization League of Nations British Empire America Senate Iit London Roosevelt Stalin Churchill Manchester Guardian

Old Home Town Social Fragments Highlight Busy Season

A string of small town social items covers breakfasts, theatre, and visits. Agnes Husband and Miss Trene Peabody hosted a morning breakfast. the Cooperettes plan a Monday meeting at Mrs. Donald Seltam’s home. the Bell Telephone association held a Christmas party at Eldridge Grill with the two act comedy Mrs. Oakley’s Telephone featuring Omelia Varvel and others, plus Lois Fisher’s solos and tap dance by Lavina Cleat.

Agnes Husband Trene Peabody Cooperettes Donald Seltam Bell Telephone Association Eldridge Grill Clyde C ‘Otd Fe Jacoby Independence Ja. H. B. Bullene Maga- Massachucct Art Evelyn Ee la New York School Evelyn G. Herr Penneyiveia Street

Concert adds funds to university program celebration

A 25 year ago notice notes a concert at the university raised $800 for a National fund. The event involved Guardsmen and coal field ties with Craig Kennedy and Mrs Frank S Moyer mentioned in accompanying notes.

National Fund Craig Fg Kennedy Frank S. P. Moyer

Lawrence and Kingman couple wed in Kansas ceremony

Forty years ago Miss Bertha Dews of Lawrence married Lewis Shanklin of Kingman in a Kingman Wednesday ceremony. Witnesses were Mrs. Leslie K. Kenoyer and Miss Nettie Shanklin. Shanklin plans to remain in school at Lawrence High until spring. Other notes mention visits and holiday plans among local residents including Miss Edith Christensen, Miss Lena Beal, Miss Mary C. Anderson, Mrs. J. W. Blair, Mrs. Nellie McCall, Miss Annie Esterle, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lovewell awaiting relatives and events over the Christmas season.

Bertha Dews Lawrence Lewis Shanklin Kingman Leslie Kenoyer Nettie Shanklin J. W. Blair Russell F. L. Teenorey George Kansas City Nellie McCall Mies Annie Esterle Jacob Heinz Gas City Mra Paul Lovewell Mises Alice Spaulding Burlington

H G Wells Demands retirement of Churchill

London reports novelist H G Wells calls Prime Minister Churchill unfit for leadership and out of touch with Britain's war aims. He labels Churchill's Greek policy discreditable and accuses him of pro royalty snobbery and limited ideas in a fierce critique. Also notes University dorm redecorating during Christmas break including Watkins Miller Joliffe halls.

London H. G. Wells Churchill Britain Ribune Ees Chasehill Wells Greece Church K. U Watkins Hall Miller Hall Joliffe Hall University Women Marie Miller

Moll family in Beaumont trip and local notices

Eudora reports Mr and Mrs Fred Moll visited son Leo Moll in Beaumont Texas and toured Orange Pt Arthur Sabine Bay and Galveston Bay. They attended Lake Charles Louisiana and Lake Scott funeral in Excelsior Springs Missouri for John W Scott aged 87. Various local dinners and church events noted including Sunday school rehearsals and a Christmas party.

Fred Moll Leo Moll Beaumont Tex Orange Pt. Arthur Sabeen Bay Galveston Bay Gulf Lake Charles la. K J. O. Scott Excelsior Springs Mr. Scott John W. Scott William Zimmerman Lawrence George Maul Kansas City Martin Abel June Louise Evening Star Larry Lefholz Diane Kaw Valley Fred Moll Prissy Alfred Eisele Sublette Eudora Veral Neil

Baldwin News: George Griffith Ill at Home with Pneumonia

Local gas company manager George Griffith is reported ill with pneumonia at his Grange Street home. Baker House Mothers Club hosted its annual Christmas luncheon at the Pine Room College Cafe with Mrs. Schrumpf and Mrs. Nelson as hostesses. Additional guests included Mrs. Nelson P. Horn and Dean Grace Irwin. Delta Delta Delta alliance held its December meeting at Mrs. Homer Schoepflin’s South Eighth Street home.

George Griffith Grange Street

Local notes from Baldwin area community events

The Baldwin column covers a Delta alumna guest visit, Needlecraft club plans for next Monday at Mrs Birs W, and a vehicle accident near a bridge involving Claire Leitaker and companions. Family updates include Lt Marguerite Huey’s Army Nurse Corps transfer, and local residents Edward Huey and Mary Riesenmey. A Baker church service and social happenings at the First Methodist church are noted alongside a bus crash injuring a passenger and a telephone pole incident.

Enes Delta Birs Paul C. Kochan Lawrence Claire F. C. Leitaker Betty Jo Erickson Helen Highbaugh Marion McDaniel Shirley Schearer Edward Huey Marguerite M| Huey Colo Wood Huey Army Nurse Corps Pfc William M! Ci Baldie Chandler Baldwin Perat Thompson Iat i Ee Paestrskie Zineurg Baker First Methodist Reeter Sam Hedrick Claire Leitaker Thesanson Mira Rave Mary Riesenmey St Joseph Ottawa

Prologue and flashback uncover Michal's past in Bethlehem

In a courtyard Roman soldiers confront Michal and demand male children under two. Michal recalls acacia customs and questions Jonathan's memory as Joel seeks Malachi and answers about Drusus amid Bethlehem's heat and harvest, foreshadowing future revelations.

Michal Den Herod Alain Joel Jonathan Malachi Flavia Drusus Finsvia Bethlehem Eva Jerusalem Driasus

Radio Programs Friday Evening listed by stations

Friday evening schedule shows WREN KMBC WDAF airing Jack Armstrong Big Mother Club News From Yesterday Newsroom Lone KMBC Friday folklore safety program and music blocks. Programs include It Pays to Be Ignorant Gang Busters Victor Esnd Parade Amos and Andy clocks and chores.

Wren Jack Armstrong KMBC Wdaf—Safety Council Wren Wates WDAF Wren—Ford EKMBC Aldrich Milly Des Taverner

Historic Radio Schedule Fragments and Programs Listed

A fragmentary listing presents a mix of radio programs and station IDs such as WREN KMBC WDAF WDAR WDAPNBC and WRE N includes music, news, canteens and r e public affairs segments with times ranging from 3:45 to 11:00 and references to personalities like Lee Sims Andra Kostelanetsky Charlie Agnew and Philharmonic broadcastsProceedings are incomplete and presented as a snapshot of a broadcast schedule from multiple stations with various programs and times.

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