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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1943
Page
4
A religious text citation from Romans 6 16 warns that obedience defines service Whether to sin leading to death or obedience to righteousness is the key idea presented in the verse. The quotation emphasizes choice and moral consequence within Christian teaching.
Senate joint committee led by Senator Byrd examines World War II era appropriations. It notes unprecedented unspent war funds totaling billions, questions why large balances remain and transfers between purposes are allowed, and signals an ongoing inquiry into non essential expenditures.
The Journal-World reports Lynn R. Brodrick, Kansas internal revenue collector, sent a courteous note to taxpayers amid wartime cautions. The letter asks for prompt tax returns citing office workload while praising polite government correspondence as unique and worth broader adoption.
The President’s veto of the Commodity Credit Corporation bill denying subsidies to roll back food prices was upheld in the House. Supporters seek to install the subsidy system, but evidence suggests Congress remains opposed to subsidies.
Representative Engel of Michigan reports a war cost probe showing corporate profits on war contracts up to 63 percent after taxes. He claims government wage policies push up factory pay and inflation risk, arguing policies may inflate purchasing power beyond goods supply. He warns Washington aims to turn policy battles into chaos.
French groups resent Allied steps to regulate North Africa factions and Martinique affairs, arguing sovereignty is preserved only by Allied military action. The policy aims to restore full rights after victory, with most French waiting and supporting ongoing operations as a path to self rule.
Blast furnaces reopen daily in eastern steel plants as more miners return to work and coal supplies for near normal operations grow. The week ends with a sizable portion of miners still absent from the mines.
A lighthearted notice describes Uncle Sam and Aunt Columbia preparing to host neighboring nations, including the United Nations, to view their new rubber plants and share friendly ties.
A Washington dispute over OPA policy is criticized as harming housewives, fixed-salary workers, farmers, and small retailers while big industry profits from wartime production. The piece argues that officials tilt toward business interests, missing the war’s real victims.
A Kansas farm youth was charged after drawing nine swastikas in dirt. The incident prompted local authorities to intervene and pursue the case, reflecting wartime tensions in the community.
A humorous local column notes the Clay Center fishing contest warns baiting risks as worms are strong enough to straighten hooks. It recalls a prison escape tale, a flood, and a stork, then lampoons golf mishap involving Dick Erickson of Abilene who mis-hit on the 19th hole ending his match.
The Paris radio predicts invasion timing while Allies press toward Sicily and Sardinia. Allied ships move into the Mediterranean. bombers devastate Sicilian targets including Palermo. Messina harbor and Strait of Messina are targeted to cut reinforcements before a potential Sicily invasion.
The 5 cent loaf of bread disappeared in Salizia this week. Mr and Mrs George Lowman depart tomorrow for a motor trip to Indiana Pa to visit relatives for a month. Paul Friend hosted a picnic supper last evening. The Life Beighborhood held its annual Fourth of July picnic at Browns Grove Sunday. Mrs Paul C Rankin and Charles Rankin left for Ellis for several days. Mrs Erna Corey and son Bob plan to attend the Fourth of July picnic at Lone Star tomorrow. The Congregational young peoples society high school department held a picnic supper at Browns Grove last evening. Travis Tex for 18 months left yesterday for Camp Funston. Miss Linnié Sheets and Jane Sheets plan to spend July 4 in Kansas City. Walter Buchanan and Charles Radcliffe go to Kansas City this evening for July 4. Ralph Lawrence returned from a business trip in Oklahoma. Ted Olmstead will go to Topeka this evening on business.
Twenty five years ago the thermometer reached 93 degrees at 30 p m today. The Barnum and Bailey circus scheduled for July 18 in Lawrence will not come to the city this summer. Robert Williams of Lawrence arrived safely in France with American troops. Ray Dunakin, son of Mr and Mrs A N Dunakin, has been stationed at Camp.
Forty years ago Congressman Bowersock received a Selvgman from Coloneller at Fort Leavenworth this morning stating soldiers will remain until July 9. Mrs E Kuhne hosted a six o'clock dinner for friends. County officers’ pictures preview the courthouse cornerstone ceremony on July 4. Professor Hocking leaves this week for the cast. Lake View board plans to address damages from the flood. Mr and Mrs C E Funnell move into the cottage at Henry and Indiana streets previously occupied by C T Boaz.
A roundup of wartime oddities from Topeka and nearby towns. A cab hijack in Topeka prompts humor on home front vigor. Tales include guards, volunteers, laundry, and misadventures of service members and civilians in Lyons Ark City Manhattan Beloit and Coffeyville with light, nongraphic details.
Clearfield and nearby families recount dinners and overnight visits among Breithaupt families from Wellsville and California. The piece notes Leftenant Charles A. Lawrence in Africa and Linna Shannon receiving her son’s war-effects, including his silver wings. It mentions farewells, gatherings, and travel between communities.
Lincoln Elliot, a former Foreign Legion sergeant now named military governor in Central Africa, recalls a past life among Moslem natives. He plans a temporary disguise using Arab attire and a talisman linked to the El Hassanyieh Lodge as he seeks a brief, risky escape from duty.
Sunday gatherings in Welda brought together A A Brechelsen and family with Mrs Lena Breithaup, Mr and Mrs Henry Deckwa, and Maggie Brettah and Martha Breesh. Later, Charley Weil and Mrs Hausman called, and the Strauss sisters, recent German arrivals, enjoyed U S residence. John Sturm hosted evening callers including Alvin Schaller and Emma Deckwa. John Selzer and son visited Alvin Durr's family in Missouri.
Cpl LaVerne Farr returns to Syracuse after a ten day furlough spent with parents. Sgt Leroy Farr, former teacher, graduates from Radiodound Operators school in Washington DC on June 5 and reports to First Weather Squadron in Sacramento. Mavis Richardson, McLouth, earns B S in education and will teach girls physical education in Fredonia High School. Dell Love of this community praised for bravery on a London broadcast. Pvt Ray Pentlin, Idaho native, on three weeks furlough after service in Porto Rico. Bob Davis and Laura Zook name son Roger Alan born at Memorial hospital. Brethren Church of McLouth hosts shower for Betty Harrison prior to her Buffalo wedding to Petty Officer Don Kimmell.
A dense listing of radio programs for Saturday July 3 detailing shows on WREN KMBC WDAF and WORN stations. Entries include Treasury Star Parade Luminaries and Evening Serenades with performers such as Boston Pops and Roy Porter.
A fragmented list of radio programs and time slots includes WDAF WREN KMBC stations with names like Earl Godwi Lum and Abner Nero Wolfe Gracie Fields and Dick Leibert. It outlines evening broadcasts from 6:48 PM to 11:45 PM with a mix of music, drama, news, and entertainment.
Ray Shannon directs KMBC's program activities while pursuing hobbies like skiing tennis softball and photography. Caroline Ellis marks her $000th quarter-hour on air next Wednesday at 2:15 pm, Irene Rich takes over 5:45 pm July 4. KMBC Sunday's lineup features New York Philharmonic The Pause That Refreshes The Family Hour Irene Rich and more with new faces in coming week.
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