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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1944

Page

4

Thru Faith Subduing Kingdoms And Wrought Righteousness

A historic religious snippet cites Hebrews 11 33 praising faith for subduing kingdoms proving righteousness and silencing lions in a concise biblical verse quote outlook

Democrats Change Horses at Convention Name Truman for VP

The Democratic National Convention debated reforming the ticket and replacing Henry Wallace with Harry S Truman for vice president. Roosevelt’s fourth term principle faced pressure as party leaders sought unity among conflicting factions while some members favored a complete ticket renewal. Supporters of tradition argued the move undermines long held party principles and loyalty to one man. Republicans countered by proposing a fresh team to tackle headlong political challenges.

Henry Wallace Truman Roosevelt Chicago

Retaking Guam Signals Westward Pacific Shift in War

The text argues American plans to retake Guam demonstrate a strong westward push across the Pacific and may mark the beginning of the end for Japan. It notes the Marianas bases shift the balance, with Japan briefly secure behind defenses but the Allies gaining sea control and threatening Japanese routes and territory.

Guam Pacific Japan Marianas

Turn Against Hitler in Germany Aims to Oust Him

A German effort to remove Hitler appears underway amid reporting of internal purges led by Himmler and a shifting Reich in crisis. Despite wartime censorship the mood grows for ending Nazi rule as Germans face mounting trouble. The local wheat harvest finished and potato harvest near completion with strong work despite bor and other challenges.

Hitler Germany Reich Himmler Bor

Few Miles Big Results Invasion of France shifts war outlook

Military commentators note the current operations in France resemble fixed-position warfare of the First World War with heavy artillery and small gains. They warn the invasion remains young and uncertain, yet Allied foothold has already altered the war's outlook since June 6.

France

Japan Premiers Split Not So Appealing Amid War Strain

Reports say dividing premiership duties may not appeal in Japan. Emperor may modify mandate to place one appointee in charge. London bombings raise alarm. parents urged to remove children from the city. Chennault predicts Japan folds within six months after Germany quits. US fights on. Chicago convention shows a rush for the bandwagon.

Japan China Chennault Germany

Early frost fears and distant war observers note

The Ottawa Herald warns of an coming early frost while a magazine writer cites Japanese observers with German armies as a doomed sign for their country. The Topeka State Journal comments on doom, and the Pittsburg Headlight recalls Frank James ashes in a bank vault since 1915.

The Ottawa Herald Topeka Demennl Frank James Missouri James Jesse Alwaye Cig Pittsburg

County Farm Bridge Closure Call From Residents

In a letter to the Journal-World Paul Koehler urges county commissioners to act promptly on closing the County Farm bridge, which has been condemned for heavy traffic for 15 years and risks failure during high water. Eleven families face longer trips to town, compounded by fire and gas rationing, with hopes action is taken before 1945.

County Farm Journal-World Almos Paul Koehler

Hitler faces rebellion as war drags on

Beety Mackenzie analyzes whether Hitler can quell the Nazi revolt amid Germany’s strained war footing. He weighs fanatical youth support, Himmler’s purge power, Prussian militarists, and Allied pressure, noting only time will reveal the stronger force while urging a decisive death blow.

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Old Home Town News Roundup of Marriages Births and Social Events

Mr and Mrs Melvin Miller announce the marriage of their daughter Maxing to Billy H Poland son of Mrs W L Bradley formerly of Lawrence The ceremony was read this morning by Rev Edwin F Price Attendants were Miss Margaret Kelsall and Mark Alexander Alex Mitchell entertained at dinner Saturday at the Country club then a dance at the Lake of the Woods honoring Larry Morris and Virginia Lee Morris of Pelham NY Mrs Walter Dunbar announce the birth of a son Charles Hayes Nadine Cox a former Lawrence girl will sing in the radio presentation Floradora Gladys Swarthout and John Bark lay will be stars Mr and Mrs L E Gibson announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Anne to Joe E Strimple July 21 at Olathe Mrs Ned Swope entertained the girls of Palace Beauty Shop at her Friday evening at the Country club A man recently returned from the army is again with Ralph Beal in the Windmill Meat Market A children hour is held each Wednesday at J H Bell Music store Helen Lenhart of Washington DC will arrive tomorrow to visit Miss Dorothy Derre Clara E Pearson left for Ashfork Ariz and California Anna Earle and Mrs T Z Earle left for a week in Excelsior Springs Mrs Carl Alex guest of Mrs Karl Klooz returned to Ottawa

Melvin Miller Maxing Billy H. Poland W. L. Bradley Lawrence Edwin F. Price Margaret Kelsall Mark Alexander Alex Mitchell Country Club Lake of the Woods Larry Morris Virginia Lee Morris Pelham N. Y Mitchell Walter Dunbar Charles Hayes Willis Colman Nadine Cox Gladys Swarthout John Barclay L. E. Gibson Dorothy Anne Joe E. Strimple Olathe Ned Swope Oe Palace Neriday Ralph Beal Windmill J. H. Bell Helen ‘Lenhart Washington, D. C Dorothy Derre Clara E. Pearson Ashfork Ariz Points California Anna Earle

Forty Years Ago Cripple Creek Miner Builds McCook Field Home

Charles E. Harrison, once of Lawrence, now rich from Cripple Creek gold, buys land north of McCook field and begins a brick veneer residence costing 3000. The house will be occupied by his parents. A scattered society update follows with visits and travels of local residents including Miss Ella Mee, Mrs. Fred Moys and daughter, Miss Kate Miller, Miss Ida Lyons, J. B. Watkins, Mrs. James Challis, Mrs. J. J. Simpson, Mrs. E. T. Mays, and Miss Frances Babcock returning from Kansas City.

Charles E. Harrison Cripple Creek Colo McCookfield Shen Ella Mee Kansas City Fred Moys Boulder Frances Babcock Elmer Pierson

Lawrence boy re-enlists in French army after wartime service

Twenty five years ago Sidney Van Meensel of Lawrence re enlisted in the regular army in France after serving through the war. The Lawrence High School budget placed third in a high school newspaper contest. George Beal has been discharged.

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Dewey Hosts Johnston After Russia Talks at Quakerhill Farm

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey met with Eric A. Johnston of the U S Chamber of Commerce at his Quakerhill farm in Pawling New York following a week of events including a visit with Stalin informed observers and factory workers that the United States could offer Russia long term credit while maintaining strong trade ties Johnston said he would back Dewey as a Republican and businessman and had reported his Russia findings to Cordell Hull before leaving Albany for Pawling on the return trip

Pawling N. Y Quakerhill Thomas E. Dewey Russia Eric A. Johnston United States Chamber of Commerce Johnston Dewey Albany Joseph Stalin Ion America

Salute to a Lady in Algeria Scene

In a U S Army hospital in a small Algerian village during the North Africa landings, Dr Merrill instructs German born Charlotte to listen to three captured Nazi soldiers and report their talks about a powerful German agent nearby, whose name remains unrevealed.

Algeria North Africa Merrill Charlotte

Name Fragments Give Traitor Away In Quiet Operation

In a tense night, a lieutenant splits a name into six syllables to reveal Mustapha abdel Kur. A weary detective confers with Dr Merrill, sharing coffee as they plan the arrest and reflect on detours shaping vocation.

Army unit insignia and cryptic coin clues page

A military alphabet style puzzle lists clues for division insignia and terms. Entries include Danish coin, weekdays, exclamations, Asiatic kingdoms, chemical symbols, medicines, and residence or burden words, centered around a fill in the blanks theme with short hints.

Doctor Ver, an American Edith Cavel and the Benzidrene Case

A doctor recalling mustapha abdel kur and three German soldiers details a personal tragedy brain tumor that set him on a medical path. He confesses he could not have saved his daughter and notes intent to inform authorities about the three soldiers while they wait in pain. The scene ends with the Benzidrene’s waning effects and a night of quiet watch.

Mustapha Abdel Kur Edith Cavel

Radio Schedule Notes for July Weekend

Radio programs listed for Saturday July 22 through Monday July 24 feature WDAF KMBC WREN WREN KMBC and KMBC airings across multiple time blocks including news Weather and variety shows. Notable items include Cavalcade of America The World Today and The Star and the Story with local stations offering musical variety and talk programs.

Wren KNBC N.Y Philharmonic WDAF Wdai—Army Hour Wren—Shades Hine Toun Valley KMBC Percy Panthis Orch Bob Low Wren—World Ah Wdaf Church In The Wita Ood NBC’ Symphony Mary William L. Shirer KMBEC Silver Theatre Pearson Greenfield Village Gracie Peston Edward Two KMIBC Jimmy Fidler Riley Take WDAP SWDAF Bob Crosby Newa Newacast SET Reuunentals Clude Lucas Jimmy, Dorsey Wdaf—Municipal Orch Charles Spivak Pete Up Ews Liz Freante Martin Bill Snyder Muehlebach Or Len Trent

Radio and stage highlights from Kansas City listings

A career note on Kenny Baker continuing a Saturday 10 30 program for 144 weeks amid praise for his musical versatility from Broadway to radio. CBS KMBC premiere of Shostakovitch pieces with Kipnis and Jewish broadcasts, plus KMBCs Big Brother Club with Jackie Cogan. Midland Minstrels insider chatter and a 2 45 p m schedule tease.

Kenny Baker Shostakovitch CBS KMBC New York Philharmonic Symphony Moussorgsky Beria Godounoff Alexander Kipnis Metropolitan Opera New York Philharmonic Country Kansas City Bill Downs Jackie Coogan

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