World Company ad. War and bureaucracy critique
A 1944 news page fragment discusses The World Company subscription details and national ad reps, followed by editorials condemning leaders dodging reality and praising frank discussion. It notes Von Rundstedt replaced by Von Kluge in the west, Rommel’s defense approach, and Allied plans in France, with a sidelight on English bureaucracy and overbearing officials eroding parliamentary sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
THE
Marsschusettx
Lawrence
Kansas
Carr
Sorensen & Thor
New York
West
Il Rata
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Mton- Fence
Sas
von Kluge
von Rund‘stedt
France
von Rumstedt
Rommel
Promise of Life and Divine Judgment Revealed
A religious verse echoes Ezekiel 16 21 promising life to the faithful who turn from evil deeds and keep the statutes and do what is lawful and right, warning that death shall not be the fate of those who repent. It presents a moral instruction stressing repentance and adherence to divine law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States of Armorica
United America
Ezekiel
London Holds as German Robot Bombardment Intensifies
London reports confirm the new German robot bombs target the city, causing over 10,000 casualties and stirring deep German satisfaction. Observers say modern war now pits populations as a whole against each other with no current means to halt the bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
Germany
Netire
Admirals Sparuance and Japanese Admiral Face Off in Pacific
Admiral Spruance voices disappointment at Pacific naval moves and says decisive results require meeting the enemy fleet with ships. Japan’s admiral appears to avoid a direct showdown, going underground and delaying ship maneuvers. US navy must force the Japanese fleet into the open to pursue decisive results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruance
Pacific
Hira
Saipan
Navalamen
Futile Pledge Sparks Senator's Rebuke in Campaign Debate
Senator Vandenberg rebuked a speaker for recounting Roosevelt's pledge that American boys would fight abroad. He argued the pledge was released by events, noting Willkie echoed a similar line. The piece analyzes why such promises gained broad, wartime appeal in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenberg
Roosevelt
Willkie
Socal
Quiet Fourth of July Brings Banks Open While Stores Close
In the Coffeyville Journal, observers recall past Independence Days as wild and loud. The 1940s era witnesses a rare “sane” Fourth due to wartime shortages and rationing, with banks staying open while many shops closed. People doubted the calm would last, expecting the war to end soon and the quiet to fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville Journal
War Today: Hitler bombs and postwar justice
War analyst Witt Mackenzie argues Nazi drone and rocket bombs threaten civilian lives and a harsh postwar settlement. He notes Churchill signals no leniency, urging unconditional surrender, occupation, and removal of Nazi leadership and militarists. He warns many Germans may face severe penalties for atrocities.
That and This in Kansas Hutchinson July 7 item follies
Lighthearted Kansas items include a non-stop troop train note to a sailor’s wife, a Santa Fe yard shoe and letter delivery, and a draft board interaction with a pocket billfold card warning about meddling. Postmaster Hockaday shirts mail carriers, and a Burrton farm blaze wipes out a barn and gasoline supply worth hundreds. Cpl Moore saves pennies for a 50 war bond while a boy with a gun triggers a startled Sheriff Stapleton scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Tom Stoughlin
Alva McFarland
Santa Fe
Cpl
Thomas R. Moore
129Th Cavalry
Ft. Riley
Banjareft
Ida
Lawrence to supply free water during drought emergency
Local relief plan allocates free water for rural homes as drought strain increases. Social notes record bridge parties, visits to relatives in Denver and Los Angeles, and residents traveling for education, family gatherings, and professional events.
Woodward elected high school athletic coach twenty five years ago
At a board of education meeting last night George J R Woodward was chosen as high school athletic coach. He is the son of Sheriff J R Woodward and was one of the men considered for the janitor post, with remarks noting his military service and language abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J.rook) Woodward
Board of Education
J.R. Woodward
Robert Wallace
France
Vicenvision
Conan
Lawrence
Acacia Fraternity
River Flood Forces Residents From Homes Forty Years Ago
Forty years ago the Kaw river rose 18 inches overnight and 12 more in the forenoon. No trains or mail service. North side residents moved out, crossing the bridge as water flooded the area. Water is above floor level in the pump house. engineers doubt the river can be held back much longer. People arrive from Cripple Creek and Old Mexico is mentioned in travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw
Hid Purchard
Charles E. Harrison
Cripple Creek
Harrison
Spencer
Old Mexico
Ollie Brock
Colorado
Inne Gora Hayes
Chichxo
Dvine
Alice Asher
Missane
Bxneseen Joes
Albert Carter
Poet 20 and a Folk Lyricist Mystery
A fragmentary text lists cryptic clues and numbers referencing a poet known for Vertica and other works. It hints at contributors like a conductor, fish eggs, and musical notes while weaving partial phrases about existence and shelter. The garbled OCR reads like a puzzle page with scattered definitions.
Record of Reno County Cupid’s Run Sets New Total
Two formerly married couples reached Cupid’s record in Reno County with a total of 79, surpassing the previous mark of 78. The remark came as investigators reviewed the lighthearted, now famous, local dating milestone amid questions about the events surrounding the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno County
Man Buys War Bonds For Those Without Money
New York July 7 UF A Times reports a 5000 strong war bond rally where a well dressed man on the platform pledged to buy bonds for anyone who could prove they could not afford one. A civilian claimed inability to pay and received $18.75 for a bond after the Samaritan provided funds. The donor identified as William Rosenburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Times
Seard
William Rosenburgh
Baldwin News Highlights Local Visits and Travel
Chaplain Harry Price and Pvt Everett Holt visited Chaplain Price's sister Miss Stella Price in Pittsburgh after attending the Kappa Phi convention at Baker campus. Stella returned with them to Topeka for several days before heading back to Pittsburgh. Mrs Mary Alice Severy plans an indefinite stay in Kansas City with her daughter and son in law. John Ruchty of Pharr Texas visits Baldwin, staying with the McCormacks. Loren and Mrs Keve of St Louis spend a few days with their mothers on South Eighth Street en route to Dodge City. Mr Keve works in a St Louis war plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry ‘Price
Everett Holt
Winter General
Hospital
Topeka
Baldwin
Price
Stella Price
Pittsburgh
Baker
Miss Price
Mary Alice Severy
Kansas City
George Wilson
John Ruchty
Pharr
Tex
Thomas L. McCormack
Loren Keve
St. Louis
Wiley A. Keve
Mabel Hartley
South Eighth Street
Dodge City
Keve
Baldwin Obituary and Community Notes
Notes from Baldwin detail the funeral of Mr. Randall a long time carpenter, with pallbearers named John Moore E H Harrison Earl Hobson Harry Hobson E B Lucas and Allen Daugherty. The item then lists local visits moves and health updates including Dean Grace Irwin hostesses Shirley Van Dam visiting LaHarpe, and Dr Ray Miller moving to the Hackett house. War bond drive updates end with Evan Griffith stating campaign totals exceed 108000 toward a 124000 goal.
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E Wood Cemetery
Randal
Baldwin
Hethere
Edward Randal
Robert Randal
John Moore
E. H. Harrison
Earl Hobson
Harry Hobson
E. B Lucas
Allen Daugherty
Lewis Reb
Misa Christine Reb
Winter General Hospital
Topeka
Dean Grace Irwin
Shirley van Dam
LaHarpe
C. C. Fulkerson
Norma
Ray Miller
Miller
Sixth and
Chapel Streets
Hackett
C.E. Francis
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Arthur Gilman
Colby
Claude Harrison
Obituary Pvt Chester J Beerbower of Fort Scott Dies in Italy
Pvt Chester James Beerbower born March 9 1914 in Fort Scott died in Italy June 3 1944 after being wounded June 1 Survived by wife Myrtle Beerbower four children Juanita Fay Billy Lee Melvin James Gerald Leroy mother Mary Alice Watson San Dimias California father Jess I Beerbower Fort Scott one sister Bertha I Beamer Glendora California four brothers Walter Lee Powell San Dimias California Raymond Beerbower Glendora Charles A Beerbower Kansas City Reece Beerbower Fort Scott Kansas He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
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Cheater
James Beerbower
Chester James Beerbower
Fort Scott
Italy
Myrtle Beerbower
Juanita Fay
Billy Lee
Melvin James
Gerald Leroy
Mary Alice Watson
San Dimias
Calif
Jess I. Beerbower
Bertha I. Beamer
Glendora
Walter Lee Powell
Raymond Beerbower
Charles A. Beerbower
Kansas City
Reece Beerbower
Kan
God's Front Porch A Novel By Kette Frings
Scene depicts Pinky Harrison's fate after a foxhole death at Heavenly Bend Junction. A Chinese soldier named Charlie Low arrives, seeks welcome, and joins the porch gathering as God ponders a radio mention. Tense, reflective mood, with characters like Julie Emily and Mrs Johnson engaging in ordinary acts amid existential undercurrents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinky Harrison
Heavenly Bend Junction
Earth
Big Valley
Phillip
Julie
Buddha
Christian
Isa
Emily
Pinky
Jehovah
Caterwallet
Mra. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Ada
Charlie Low
Charlie
Matt
God
Radio Schedule Fragments From A City Stations Listing
Fragmentary OCR shows a dense prime time radio schedule across stations KMBC WREN WDAF WHBB EMBC and others. Entries include NBC CBS networks, orchestras, bands, news roundups, and music programs with times spanning morning to late night. Strong entities include WREN KMBC WDAF and NBC CBS networks with performers like Leis Brown's Orchestra and Ray Pearl's Orchestra.
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Wren Es Jellson
YAF
Rouraries
Ruseler Bbow
Wren
Parker
Wdar Thin
Fect
Hayy
Eurse
KMBC
Wren—Gang
Masters
DAF
Walla
Brewster Boy
WDAF
Wren—Victory
Parada
EMBC
Durante
Beaton Blackie
Earl Godwin
Ted Malone
London
Bilstein
NBC
Les Brown
HMBC
Ray Pearl
Lee Sims
CBS News
Cavaliers
Kuno
the World Today
Momento Musicale
Leland Stowe
Mrs. Miniver
Ellery Queen
RCA Pioo
The
Tows
Abié
Irish Ross
Sam Molen
Circus
Music For You
Wren—Uusteal Autographa
Wrens Army Service Forces
Jaf—Newscaat
C—Brush Pree Follies
Toap
WDAR
WDA
Hotel Muehlebach
N.Y
Silver
Wren—Hall of Fama
Amarica
Ee Ree
Eas
Fsrew Pearson
Ea Dee Gardiner
Ows
Stara
Greenfield Village
Gracie Fields
Edward Tomlin
Rime Doctor
Alee Nobel
Chamber
EMEC
Jimmy Fidler
Life of
Riley
Faj
Ree Crosby and Co
Freddie Martin
N— Tank
the Orient
WRBN
Civae Leas
Orch
Jimmy Dorsey
Wran- Sweecc
Oarne Kemet Ok
Tis Matis Orch
EMBG
Hill Suiders Oren
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England
Scrivner
London Daily Mail
Etanne
Be Witt MacKenzie
A. P
Hitler
Frankenstein
John Bull
Mgland
House of Commons
Reich
Gilead
By Robert Otey
W.W. W. Chandler
Lyons Draft Board
Draft Board
Ray Reazin
Harper Advocate
WPB
Washington
Ray Hockaday
Robert Rife
Burrton
Tolliver Paine
C. W. Stapleton
Hutchinson Way
Stapleton
H. A. Russell
L. G. Harris
Denver
E. E. Stauffer
J.B. McKay
Mary Frances
A. M. Lynn
Fred. Williams
E. A. Bleck
Joyce
Michigan
A. P. Fay
William Vogt
D. C. Kennedy
Port Arbor
Ontario
Canada
A.E.F
Raig Kennedy
Vertica
Baldwin News
Puehlee
Evan Griffith
State War Finance Committee
God's
Kette Frings
Nione
Eo Maun
Europe
Aca
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