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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1945
Page
5
A fragment from a historical page shows a dispute over belts and a costumed character. It mentions Dabronson aware of belts value and disapproval of the Bast, with an action to swap him and reference to jewelry. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear context.
A brown purse and a key case containing a driver's license are missing. A reward is offered by Alica Hobbs who can be reached at 340, 1425 Edgehill.
New York reports January first sports curiosities including early baseball pitching milestones from 1885, how RBIs were tracked after 1876, boxing purses for Leo Houck, and Dempsey’s first million dollar gate. Also notes on football bowls, college coaches, Henry Cotton golf plans, and Hubbell’s USO tour.
Rome reports that Allied command in Italy maintains Field Marshal Albert Kesselring is alive. A Brussels broadcast quoted Hitler announcing his death, but a headquarters spokesman said rumors of injury or death are unconfirmed and no reliable information has been received.
Kansas coach F C Allen prepares ten players for a trip to Columbia as the Jayhawpers face Missouri in the Big Six opener. Kansas seeks a lineup balance with Moffett and Lance in the mix and aims to rebound after a 48 to 39 loss to Missouri in a recent non conference game.
Assorted scores show Kentucky 45 over Temple 44, Cornell 64 over Western Kentucky 53, New York 57 over Colgate 36, Ohio State 44 over Michigan 41, Texas Tech 61 over Skyjackets 61, Washington 78 over Gonzaga 47, Colorado 47 over Colorado College 20, and other listed matchups with several incomplete or unclear entries.
The top jockey of the year, Johnny Adams, increased his total to 228 with two victories at Tropical Park. In other notes, the Boston Red Sox traded pitcher Woos 7 Ridh to Indianapolis and Mrs. Dodge Sloane became the first woman named leading racehorse owner.
Milton Hitt Allen, local attorney and former Kansas star, was named part time basketball coach at Haskell Institute. He will continue his law practice downtown and run evening practice sessions from 6:30 to 9:30. Allen drops conflicting officiating dates and will meet the Haskell squad for the first time this evening as the team faces Chilocee Indian school in Lawrence Friday.
Gpolis Kansas January 10 Rudy Werberger 19 of Pittsburg shot and killed Lyle Norton 18 shot in the foot during a kidnapping. They allegedly stole a car from Mrs Lester Martinous Pittsburg wrecked it near Opolis. They forced Sam Fowles 39 of Opolis into his car, beat him, then drove to the wreck scene. Fowles shot Werberger with a rifle. Norton was wounded during the struggle. Norton Water transported to Chanute hospital and kept under guard. No charges filed.
London reports early recognition of a Polish provisional government proclaimed last night by the Soviet sponsored Polish committee of National Liberation at Lublin. Edward Osobka Morawski is named prime minister and foreign secretary. the government formation followed failed efforts to unite Polish London and Moscow governments.
January 1 to 6 Production Department at Central building and Junior high school. Yarn for sleeveless army sweaters available at the Red Cross office in the Community building. finished kit bags due there. All production rooms closed until January 9. Canteen class enrollment via Red Cross. Nutrition Information Center at local office to assist planning meals and diets. New nutrition class to be organized on demand. Home Nursing new class soon. register at Red Cross office or call 803. Nurse recruitment urged for armed forces. Nurse's Aide class starting soon. call 803 for details. First Aid class organized on demand.
Utah University football featured three early touchdowns by players born in Colorado and Idaho, reflecting a departure from the usual home state talent. The report notes the surprising start as the season opened with players from neighboring states contributing scoring drives.
Renowned writer Romain Rolland died at his villa near Clamecy shortly before midnight December 30. Nobel laureate in literature in 1916, Rolland was 78 years old.
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