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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1945
Page
4
A religious text snippet urges forgiveness while praying. It cites a Bible verse from Mark and emphasizes forgiving others to receive forgiveness from God. No additional names or places are present in the fragment.
The War Production Board places reconversion plans on hold as 1945 aims shift to greater military output. More workers are needed in war plants and production of weapons must rise, while civilian goods face limited expectations. Citizens are urged to conserve and make existing supplies last amid wartime demands.
Bert Brandt describes how frontline battle pictures bring danger and mixed praise. He notes editors favor posed royal or nurse images over genuine combat shots, while a high ridge bombardment photo drew near misses from the enemy and limited press use. Turkey permits Allied aid through the Dardanelles, signaling a strategic move in the war.
Time during the war suggests the route is no longer under attack by German planes making it feasible to discontinue the costly and risky Arctic supply route.
Admiral Halsey watches Third Fleet as carrier air strikes hit Japanese warships guarding reinforcements from French Indo China toward Luzon. Loss of Lauzon would boost US dominance of the China Sea and shrink Japanese control of China, Indo China, Thailand, Burma, and Malaya as the Pacific war nears a critical stage.
Britain proves resolve in Greece with a truce pledge and readiness to restore order in part of the country. Churchill faces criticism at home but maintains policy aligned with the situation on the ground. Communists suspend disorder as leftist groups seek parley. German withdrawals from Norway hindered by Norwegian paratroopers sabotaging rail links and delaying Nazi reinforcements. Germans are unwelcome to stay or go, with Norwegians ready to strike if opportunity arises.
Kansas enjoys 60 to 70 percent winter sunshine across much of the western area including Wichita. The state ranks high among states for winter sun, with only parts of Arizona and New Mexico exceeding it. The article notes the prairie climate resembles the range once favored by buffalo and hints at historical bison knowledge of climates.
The piece argues there is little evidence of French and Belgian youths being withheld from service. It outlines France’s occupation losses, prisoner totals, and manpower constraints, then notes De Gaulle’s push to raise about 2,000,000 troops with modern equipment. Belgium, though stripped, has 35,000 soldiers and seeks more arms to fight on the Western Front.
Washington January 13 235 casualties listed by the navy department include Merle Lloyd Edwards Seaman 1/C USNR dead from Kansan City Pie John Michel Rossing USMCR wounded Topeka Cpl Harold G Webb USMCR wounded Kansas City Also a small house fire at 431 Missouri street started by a chimney at 7 am caused no damage.
Mr and Mrs Jery Gaal announce the marriage of their daughter Alta to Arthur Lee of Kansas City Missouri Robert Dews returned to Washington DC after spending holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs George Mr and Mrs David McCreath attend inauguration ceremonies in Topeka Mrs Edward Austin of Beatrice Nebraska arrives to be the sister in law of Mrs Clayton Hack Min Rath Orcutt of the University
A 1950s style local items page notes the school board found a $230,000 high school plan inadequate and voted last month. It lists social notes including Percy Grainger to perform at a university event, club meetings, family birth announcements, and staff moves across towns, with several residents traveling to Topeka and Kansas City for events and jobs.
British forces reported capture of a railroad hub north of Mandalay with the town secured after fighting from concealed bunkers along the Monywa Mandalay line. Other units seized two towns east of the Irrawaddy, while Japanese troops landed near Ponnagyan under darkness. An attack near Akyab and air raids on Schwebo Ye U and Akyab were reported by the communique.
A Kansas man Jax, 13.2, pleaded guilty to transporting liquor into Hansa City. Judge Schenfel sentenced him to five years probation with strict conditions including reporting to a probation officer and maintaining a dedicated war effort account. European food situation report from Topeka notes improvements in occupied countries except Italy, per Rep. Clifford Hope.
In early New York City the debtors prison held 50 to 60 men in a single room. Major and Mason witness Jason Kittle's release after the Major pays debts and fees, then offers work and lodging. The scene contrasts a respectable core with a roistering, diverse mix. The Major also wins a billiards bet at Merchant's Coffeehouse.
Fragmentary OCR lists various terms including Navy air unit insignia, camera stand, Latvia, Roman numerals, and miscellaneous items. The readable content is sparse and disjointed with scattered references to names and objects. No coherent event or narrative emerges from the fragments.
The piece notes how European growth and agriculture are affected by ongoing conflict. It mentions a fan board of agriculture and references the 74th event, with expectations around timelines and national efforts as the war nears its end.
Radio schedule spans WREN WDAF KMBC and WDAP with hour by hour programs. Major acts include the Cavaliers Parade Bandstand Life Patriotic Hour and Hollywood selections plus news summaries and a Tommy broadcast slate.
Gan Caro and Linkletter headline KMBCs afternoon lineup starting Monday with a 25 minute House Party weekday show. Brush Creek acts join Early Bird Jamboree and Dinnerbell Roundup. Denny Slofoot leads Prairie Pioneers with Bud Nelson Red Watkins and Glen Ferguson. Danny Kaye stars Saturdays at 10 30 p m with Kate Smith Hour and plans for Lt Robert Taylor appearance. Tena and Tim shift to 1 45 p m Bernadine Flynn takes 1 80 p m slot.
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