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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1945
Page
4
Japan unrest fuels drive for new premier due to war reality
Japanese news agencies report agitation for a new premier and government realism as the public senses they are not winning the war. There is growing fear of continued losses and final defeat, with calls for the government to acknowledge the actual military situation amid uncertain American moves at sea, on land, and in the air.
Labor Opposes National Service and Work or Fight Plan
Labor opposes a national service proposal tied to wage boosts aimed at solving plant manpower shortages. Critics argue wage hikes will not cure absenteeism or strikes and may worsen postwar debt, noting wartime payrolls relied on future borrowings.
TVA Profits Questioned by Wisconsin Engineer
Emeritus professor C M Jansky of the University of Wisconsin argues TVA’s six month profit of 14 million omits interest paid by the public on TVA expenditures. He notes annual interest far exceeds that figure and that TVA pays no income taxes while a non TVA utility pays about 30 percent. He concludes TVA would not show a profit if it bore private utility costs, calling it superior bookkeeping by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
theTennessee Valley Authority
C. M. Jansky
University of Wisconsin
TVA
Jansky
Nazi columnists push rumors of officer jealousy after Belgium push
The piece notes reports of jealousy among high ranking officers over shifts in command during the German breakthrough into Belgium. It cautions against exaggeration, cites Nazi propaganda stirring such stories, and mentions Allied air attacks on German refineries and transport as signs of strain in the war economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Federal Heat Rules Meet Real World Comfort
Heat in federal buildings hovers 72 to 80 degrees despite 68 degree targets. Officials admit enforcement is difficult amid varied conditions and equipment. The public and staff must adapt, understanding that waste now could mean cold later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sey
Views on press freedom clash with postwar world
An examination notes that Russian and western notions of press freedom diverge. It argues the Russian system has rigid government control while some American liberal-leaning outlets attack the freedom they enjoy, framing it as a privilege for newspapers rather than a fundamental right for a free people.
Truce Celebration in Athena Sees Public Support
A large crowd gathers in Athena Greece to mark a truce as factions suspend fighting. Citizens favor peaceful settlements to resolve disputes. Government considers limiting conventions to 50 attendees to curb waste and indulgence. NATO-style references to war leaders and historic events appear in a voiced Lyons News summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Greece
Greece’s Political Strife and Postwar Plebiscite Outlook
The Greek leftist insurgents and British troops halt hostilities temporarily as Greece faces a volatile political future. A postwar plebiscite may decide monarchy versus republic, with King George seen as essential to Britain’s Mediterranean influence. Metaxas’ dictatorship past looms in the background of a tense, globally watched crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
United Nations
Churchill
England
Britain
Balkan
Mitchell Field
New York
George
London
John Bull
Mediterranean
Middle East
Suez Canal
Far East
Marie
Romania
Athens
Little John) Metaxas
Metaxas
Europe
Italy
Canaries for Sale A Cafe Window Sign Mixup
The item notes a sign reading Canaries for Sale in a Lawrence cafe window not to be confused with the menu. It also lists several local notices: Dorothy Armstrong visiting sister in Lecompton. birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Priest of Blue Mound named Rosalee. Mrs. J. H. Robinson visiting Miss Alice Merle Conger in Memphis Tennessee. Mrs. W. W. Burnett returning from Los Angeles with her children. Mrs. Warren Kermmerling returning to Galveston after seven weeks with relatives. and a housewarming for Obed Thompson at 2009 New Hampshire Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Dorothy Armstrong
Lecompton
Harry Carr
Charles A. Schaake
Rearit
B. H. and
S. Bridge Club
Obed Thompson
New Hampshire Street
Sam Priest
Blue Mound
Rosalee
Priest
Olive Edmonds
Weaver's
J. H. Robinson
Memphis
Tenn
Alice Merle Conger
Theodore Burnett
Kiwanis Party Honors Wives and Hair Contests Named
Twenty five years ago Kiwanis club hosted its first wives party with prizes for funniest hair longest braid and shortest hair. Governor Allen plans a KU alumni delegation to advise on new chancellor selection. Agnes Sutton hosts DTC for Mrs Gere Stodder visiting from Burden. Ernest Seidel weekend in Kansas City Betty Thomas in Excelsior Springs. Varsity Theater shows Loves of Letty starring Pauline Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
E. Bleck
R. RE. Hickson
Theodore Charlton
Ae Ah Green
George Kuhne
J.enson
B. Edwin Lang
Ovine
Allen
K. U
Frank Strong
Agnes Sutton
D.T.C. Club
Gere Stodder
Burden
Lawrence
Ernest Seidel
Kansas City
Betty Thomas
Excelsior Springs
Letty
Pauline Frederick
Forty Years Ago Wedding in Kansas City and Uni omicron
Forty years ago Miss Eugenia Pratt married J A Henley at the bride’s home and left for California. Kansan newspaper delayed by a press breakdown. Henry Tisdale in Kansas City on business. Carl Rutter of Topelo left today for their ranch in California. Mrs C K Sellards of Scranton visiting Mrs H L Ray. Laura Marvin and Joe Willa. McCoy entertained friends Saturday. Miss Sadie Cleland hosted university clans mates. At 1025 Mississippi, Miss Lalisak See led high scores and Gillette won for the boys, Mr Fanata drew the isolation prize. Review club to meet with Mrs H W Henderson and Mrs W A Hinsley. Russell Wieres of Chicago visiting parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Pratt
J. A. Henley
Califonia
The
Kansan
Henry Tisdale
Kansas City
Carl Rutter
Topelo
Yes
California
C. K Sellards
Scranton
H.L. Rayhon
Laura Marvin
Joe Willa
McCoy
Sadie Cleland
Mississippi Street
Lalisak
Aain
Gillette
Fanata
H. W. Hender
W. A. Hinsley
Hussell Wiieres
Chicago
Dora
Alfred Whitman
Nippon Attack Expected On Luzon Front
A Japanese radio broadcast reported by NBC predicts a full scale Nippon attack could develop at any moment on Luzon in the Philippines. It said fierce fighting is ongoing on the western flank of the Lingayen bulge and that air battles intensify. Japanese airmen allegedly attack American convoy ships in the gulf and nearby waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
N.B.C
Luzon
Philippines
Lingayan Bulge
Gulf
First civilian boat train to Paris leaves London
The first civilian boat train in four years and nine months departed London for Paris. Sponsored by the Ministry of War Transport and French authorities, it offers limited three classes of traveler. Passengers were instructed privately when to assemble for the journey, aimed at business travelers with urgent trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Ministry of War Transport
Bomber Commander crossword clues and answers
A puzzle page lists horizontal and vertical cryptic clues for a Bomber Commander themed crossword. Clues reference military ranks, time periods, elements, and abbreviations, with answers fitting typical crossword conventions. The grid positions and some enumerations appear garbled but indicate a standard wordplay puzzle format with both across and down entries.
Fragmentary note on wartime lists and relatives
Fragmentary government notice mentions identification of individuals by government and relatives of wounded soldiers and service men. The readable text signals official vetting or recognition related to military personnel and families. The fragment provides limited context and no clear action or dates.
Everyone Is Called Upon To Help in War Efforts
Washington reports the office of war information urges citizens to curb unnecessary rights and actions to avert shortages. Keep homes at 68 degrees, use fuel oil wisely, conserve heat, and continue turning in kitchen fats. Support shipbuilding by filling 34,925 jobs and back production urgency, cancel leisure travel to aid war materials transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of War Information
Kansan Wounded in Action Listed by War Department
Washington Jan 16 The War Department lists 2 317 wounded in action in the European and Pacific theaters including Kansas nomes such as Olan D Allen Topeka Marion E Brooks Oswego Robert K Corkhill Cold Spring Perry L Daubin Galena Basil A Davenport McCracken Dale J Gechter Horton John V Gilstrap Pleasanton Ivan P Gros Manhattan and many others from across the state with ranks Pfc Pte Sgt Lt and more among names and hometowns like Manhattan Topeka Wichita and Lawrence reflecting the broad Kansas involvement in the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Olan D. Allen
Topeka
Marion E. Brooks
Oswego
Robert K. Corkhill
Cold- Pet
Perry L. Daubin
Galena
Basil A. Davenport
McCracken
Dale J. Gechter
Horton
Pic
John V. Gilstrap
Coldwater
Set
Dimer K. Stalcup
Cenralta
Pysth
Nathaniel EH. Stroup
Toeka
Homer M. Tawney
Princeton
Arthur W. Taylor
Kansas City
Victor F
Vanderen
Emporia
Marvin W. Wenthe
Sylvan Rove
Joseph Zit
Garnett
David B. Wilson
Harper
Baldwin News Highlights Family News and Local Events
Baldwin notes include several military and civilian updates. Thomas Neal’s family visits Baldwin as he heads to Great Lakes Training Camp. Bill Neal serves with forces in New Guinea. Joe Wine and wife relocate to Charlotte, with Joe at Crown Central Petroleum and Jo having a baby girl Ferel Jo in 1944. Mrs Wine, former Miss Saget, and Mr Wine were Baker College graduates. News covers bridge club at the Leitnaker home, January Baldwin Music Club at Tri Delta house, and social updates of Mrs Beeks, Mrs Nelson, Mrs F.G. Leitnaker, Miss Margie Howell's marriage to Sgt Elgie Hastings Jr. in Emporia with a brief honeymoon and plans for Mrs Hastings to stay in Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire
Satshopri
Angas City
Thomas Neal
Kenas City
Baldwin
Tommy
Great_ Lakes
Neal
Bill
New Guinea
Joseph Wine
Charlotte
N. C
Joe
Crown Central Petroleum Corporation
Wine
Sageta Thee
Ferel Jo
Ts. Wine
Baker
Zeta Chi
Alpha Chi
Leitnaker
Bridge Club
Pine Room
Baldwin Music Club
Tri Delta House
Aaro Nelson
Car Bell
Charles E. Beeks
Kansas City
Zona Follin Martin
Yale Wells
Beloit
Fort Leavenworth
Inez P. Ross
Bridgeport
Conn
Empona
H. C. Howell
Barnett
Omicron
Obituary: Jacob R. Good lifelong Lawrence resident and lodge leader
Jacob R. Good born February 18 1878 in Lawrence. He ran a wallpaper and paint business for nearly four decades and was deeply active in civic life and fraternal groups including I.O.C.F. Lodge No 4 and Dread Encampment. He served 35 years on the I.O.C.F. board and represented the Grand Encampment at Sovereign Grand Lodge meetings in Canada and the U.S. He married Hattie R. White on April 12 1898 and spent a life grounded in faith and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob R. Good
Jake
Jacob R
Mary Wilson Good
Lawrence
Bullene’s
Good
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Good
Order
Hattie R. White
Women of 1800s Georgia Reveal Social Rules and Constraints
The piece discusses how women in early 1800s society were defined by marriage and domestic roles. It contrasts modern views with past norms, noting limited public roles, lack of women in offices, and a strong emphasis on virtue. It also explains gender expectations in education, appearances, and ban on women in business or professions, with some exceptions among dressmakers and service workers.
Obituary of Jacob Good recounts family ties and burial details
Jacob Good died December 29 1944 at home where he cared for his blind mother until 1933 and supported relatives including Mrs Good and an elderly cousin. Survived by three children from a prior marriage he provided a home after his father’s death in 1894. Funeral conducted January 2 1945 by Rev Emmett L Snodgrass with soloist Mrs R M Price. burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Bich
Jacob Good
Emmett L. Snodgrass
Fonkchapel
R. M. Price
Mra. C. W. ‘Traffon
Walter Lemon
N. E. Ringer
Carl Graeber
Robert White
J. A. Robinson
Oscar Olson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Radio Programs Tuesday Eventna Schedule
A scrambled listing for Tuesday January 16 details radio programs across stations WREN WDAF KMBC WDAV WDAP and EMBC. It lists various shows including Jack Armstrong Big Brother Club American Melody Hour The Theater of Romance Listen the Women and Newsroom with times ranging from 6:30 to 11:00 PM and contienen program titles and host names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Jack Armstrong
WDAF
KMBC
KMEC
Western Echoes
WDAV
Newacart
X News
Newarogm
WDAP
Tohnny Prita
EMBC
A.P. Nelanschuoe
al Bothenworth
Lab
Emeg Les Croley
Vincent Sheean
Sereo
Counterspy
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A.P
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Istics
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