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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1944
Page
4
A biblical verse from Matthew 2 23 notes that Jesus would be called a Nazarene fulfilling prophecy and dwelling in a place called Nazareth. The quotation emphasizes fulfillment of scripture in the Nazareth narrative.
The draft notes a New York meat dealer strike over ceiling prices and warns that ongoing rationing shifts will burden consumers until adjustments are made. It suggests voluntary meatless days or egg substitutions to ease shortages but critiques reliance on compulsion and foreign-methods, arguing old wartime controls proved more effective.
The amphibious operation deprived the Japanese of their last harbor on Leyte and left scattered remnants as American forces cleared the island. Palompon harbor fell, cutting off reinforcements and supplies. The battle shifts to isolating remaining Japanese units while Japan faces a worsening war situation under Emperor Hirohito. Elsewhere, Budapest is enveloped with heavy fighting likely to continue, causing panic in Vienna as Soviet forces push toward the capital.
The article notes Eden and Churchill have appeared in Greece to address the political emergency and avert civil war threatening British policy. Their presence signals aim for direct, speedy resolution while diverting focus from the western front. They may also consider further Near East issues before returning home.
A wartime column assesses the German advance in Belgium threatening Antwerp and possibly Paris, noting the failure of Allies to halt spearhead advances, the use of reserves, and a predicted aim to reach Paris by January 17. It questions leadership, cites prisoner remarks, and ponders civilian rationing hints amid winter.
War analyst DeWitt Mackenzie assesses a titanic clash shaping on a 2,500 square mile front as Eisenhower pushes a counter assault against Rundstedt. He notes German maneuvering may extend the conflict, threaten the eastern push, and widen German freedom of action while awaiting a Russian drive on the Vistula front.
The War Department released the names of 2 465 soldiers wounded in action. Kansas entries include Pte Paul E B Cote Aurora Ty 5th Gr Daniel R Cross Council Grove Ty 4th Gr Charles F E Deaver Wells Pfc John E Fentk Kansas City Leon R Graham Kansas City Pvt Ronald M Gray McPherson Pie Albert O Hamlin Wayside Pfc Marvin L Hamsher Parsons Pvt Robert L Harlin Chetopa Pyaster L Hatfield Wichita Pie Rudy J Heckard Canton Pfc Orval E Hedge Bill City Pvt Floyd A Hess Topeka St Carlos F Hutchens Pittsburg First Lt Kenneth J Irving Solo non Ty Set Jor H Klebba Atchison Vernon K Knigge Cottonwood Falls Pic Earl L Lassley Wichita Hubert N McMillan Coffeyville Sgt Gerald K Peschka Hoisington Pvt Quay Pettit Wichita Ric Francis L Reed Meriden Pvt William A Robertson Downs Ty Dale M Rack Hiawatha Stether Gifford Q Schoonover Drawkle First Lt Selvin H B Shields Topeka Cpl Hershel E Stoufe Wichita First Lt LeRoy A Steinke Colby Move to New Quarters Topeka Kansas Gov Schoeppel announces Kansas Livestock Sanitary Commission state branch moves from statehouse to old Topeka American Legion building west of capitol about March 1.
The national convention of the Association of Demopolitan clubs opens at the University of Kansas led by Myron Messenheimer of Lawrence who expects about 100 attendees. Local social notes include Mrs. Herbert Allphin hosting a tea for Miss Mary Smith of Cleburne Texas, golden wedding anniversaries, Christmas dinners, and visits among Lawrence Ottawa Baldwin Topeka and New York City households.
The article notes the marriage of Miss Marion Oatman to Irwin Ingram occurred last evening at a Denver home. It mentions Goldie Berry and Mrs Tillie as visible sisters and references a person named Poe Isethre employed by the Eastern Telegraph Company in Denver.
Forty years ago Mr and Mrs George Flory attended the wedding of his brother John Flory to Rose Brohammer in Willow Springs Judge O E Learnard Jr served as police magistrate this week in the county court absence Petty and son visited MeLout for a few days Guffer returned to Everett Washington Miss Clara Hase went back to Kansas City after a visit with parents Mrs L Majors visited Christmas with John E Watao Carrie Ward of Topeka visited her sister Mrs George Mrs Sue Gilmore left for Zamora New Mexico to visit engineer son F L Gilmore Laura and Minnie Graeber hosted a progressive letter party for Mr and Mrs O B Graeber of Denver Miss Mary Morse won the prize
The article argues for compulsory peacetime military training for American youth, proposing one year of service for all able-bodied youths after a set age to build a ten million strong reserve in ten years. It claims preparedness is vital whether the U.S. joins a peacekeeping league or isolates itself, and contrasts a large regular force with a substantial reserve in cost and effectiveness. It also previews opposing arguments that compulsory training could push toward war and tempt youth to seek combat.
A crossword style grid shows horizontal clues including figures like a nurse and a lieutenant commander and vertical clues that span words such as blower, aid, and measure. The puzzle lists abbreviations and chemical and mathematical references with numbered positions and a river barrier mention.
A fragmented OCR style list shows wordlike tokens and scattered clues including chemical symbol hints and abbreviations. Entries mix terms such as Tellurium symbol and Samarium symbol with scattered partial phrases and numbered headings suggesting a puzzle or crossword key, lacking coherent narrative.
The text argues that building reserves and a strong league could deter aggression without compulsory military training. It claims training interrupts schooling and marriage plans, risks Latin American suspicions, and could spark an arms race. It cites France and Germany as historical examples while noting Britain and the dominions omitted.
William L. White of Emporia will discuss his trip to Russia at the Kansas Press association gathering in Wichita on January 12-13, with his Russia trip report having drawn Pravda criticism after U S publication. Other speakers include Bruce McCoy Rolla Clymer Erie Beth Don Eck and Tim O Shaughnessy from various press and rail groups.
The U S Eighth air force 66th fighter group led by Col David C Schilling of Traverse City Michigan became the first in command to destroy over 800 enemy planes. Pilots of the 56th downed eight on Christmas day after 37 on Saturday, totaling 804 in air battles and 163 in strafing. Schilling himself shot down five Nazi planes Saturday, raising his total to 34.
In a Sunflower Ordnance Works report Lt Col Donald R. Hyde notes 1,102 army ordnance watches of a type issued to troops, mostly American made with movements from national firms under ordnance contracts. Some Swiss movements exist for time interval recorders. Watches range from 15 jewel rare pieces to seven jewel standard models, with sapphire stones favored over diamonds. The piece also describes stop watches and three message center clocks used in forward and rear posts, plus parts supply from depots to keep watches running as millions of pieces stay in service. The article notes officers buy their own watches and ends with January selective service quotas for Kansas by Brig Gen M R McLean.
Local Baldwin area residents share holiday travel and family milestones. Lt Jarrett Morgan and Lt Lester Horn visit relatives, births announced, weddings and dinners recapped, and postwar planning talk at Rotary. Intermittent scarlet fever and illness noted among relatives.
Captain Waitstill Walling muses on Oliver Hillman and Harriet's prospects, Prudence’s bachelor status, and Enoch Frale as a reluctant match. He describes colonial dress and farm life, noting crude plows, crop practices, and reliance on hogs, with a side look at corn’s rise in New England and early American fruit and cider use.
A fragmented list of radio programs and broadcast times from various stations including WREN WDAF KMBC WDAP and EMBC. The schedule spans late morning to night with shows from The Lone Ranger to Abbott and Costello and musical acts, interwoven with news segments and a roundtable discussion on recreational facilities in Kansas.
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