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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1943

Page

4

Gather All Nations See Glory Verse Quotation

A religious quotation from Isaiah 66 18 about gathering all nations and tongues to witness divine glory. The verse emphasizes unity and universal gathering across cultures in a prophetic vision.

War Plant Witnesses Question Time Over Costs and Wastage

Truman committee hearings weigh whether speed justified extra costs at Sunflower Ordnance Works. Testimony highlights wage levels, labor rules, and possible inefficiencies amid urgent wartime construction. Government oversight links waste to rapid production and long term war aims.

Lawrence Sunflower Ordnance Works Truman Committee Committee of

Allied assaults target Pantelleria and Lamipedusa clusters

Allied forces have conducted attacks on Pantelleria and Lamipedusa in the central Mediterranean in recent days. The actions focus on securing island positions amid ongoing operations, with no single objective deemed decisive at this stage.

Invasion Lab on Islands Inspires Allied Europe Assaults

The text suggests Allied forces use small island operations as an invasion laboratory to test methods and fitness for a grand push into Europe. It likens these skirmishes to the Dieppe raid, viewed as a costly experiment yielding invasion techniques for future attacks.

Europe Dieppa

Anniversary of Italy enters the war marks three hard years

Italy marks three years since joining the war with a somber outlook. Spokesmen acknowledge little optimism after two years of conflict. Mussolini hoped for swift gains and European spoils but now Italy faces Allied power and fears becoming an Axis casualty.

Italy Mussolini Europe Axis Germany

Submarine War Juxtaposed With 1918 Seas Losses

The naval and air forces fighting submarines claim battle has shifted to their favor as defenses against undersea attack tighten. Convoys now move troops and munitions with minimal losses, echoing the early summer of 1918 when German hopes at sea waned.

Malta Holds Fast as Axis Plans Target Pantelleria

Malta endures sustained Axis attack with hope that Pantelleria may be targeted as a stepping stone to Europe. Allies assess risk and believe Pantelleria could be reduced, while Italy weighs options for a larger assault.

Malta Mediterranean Pantelleria

Argentina government label debated as pro United States

Uncertainty remains over the political label for Argentina's new government with reports indicating a pro United States stance, a shift from the regime it replaced. The proposed alignment seems correct within the current context.

Argentina United States

Japanese invasion drive repelled in China's rice bowl region

Chinese forces halted a Japanese invasion through strong defensive operations. The campaign that aimed to seize central China was effectively neutralized as Japanese units were driven back and rendered largely ineffective.

China

Invasion Preparations Grow for Allied Europe Assault

Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes the evolving invasion plans as Pantelleria and nearby islands loom in focus. He notes amphibious operations require vast fleets, air support, and time, with timing riding on Russian front developments and potential German offensives.

Pantelleria London Isle Europe Lampedusa Sicily Sardinia Churchill Hitler Altho Tunisia

University of Kansas Sets Sixty-First Commencement Tomorrow

Baccalaureate services and graduation events draw many KU alumni to University stadium for the sixty-first annual commencement. Rev. Albert Wentworth Palmer of Chicago Theological Seminary will deliver the sermon as alumni reunions accompany the ceremony.

University of Kansas University Stadium Albert Wentworth Palmer Chicago Theological Seminary Thomas J. Sweeney Eldridge Hotel Agnes Engel Emma Neville Kansas City Joseph M. Kellogg San Francisco H. ©. Gauck Indiana Oklahoma FE. S. Peckham Clay Center

Local notes include charity event and university sermon

Forty years ago Mrs Hoadley injured herself sealing fruit. A strawberry social and dance for flood relief is planned at ICCF hall next Monday. Chancellor Strong gave the annual baccalaureate at the University to a large audience. Mrs Beard and daughter Leona return from Baxter Springs. Prof Bailey named to mineral waters committee for St. Louis exposition. J M Stucker bath house offers full baths. Mrs Petty, visiting Denver, learns of a fire destroying her home and store.

D. L. Hoadley 1.C.C.F Hall Court House Knights and Ladies of Security Frank Strong University J. W. Beard Leona Baxter Springs H. S. Bailey St. Louis Exposition J. M. Stucker R. J. Petty Denver

Baldwin Weekend Social Ties and Local News Bits

Miss Carrie Adams of Ottawa spent the weekend in Baldwin with Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Lawler. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Martin visited Baldwin relatives while he teaches at the Olathe base. Rotary speaker Virgil Wood addressed a Tuesday meeting on Investments. A severe storm felled a walnut tree at Mrs. W. C. Harper’s home. Baker College officials will send Miss Frances Wilson and Miss Patty Marsh to regional postings. Orval Hemphill, Baker alumnus, named corporal at Fort Leavenworth. Various visits and travels include Kansas City, Decatur Illinois, Evanston Illinois, and Fort Leavenworth assignments.

Carrie, Adams Ottawa Baldwin Lester A. Lawler Adams Ottawa Hatchery Dale Martin Martin Earl F. Martin Grace S. Black Olathe Base Lora Leach Leonard Wellsville Virgil Wood Baldwin Rotary Club Buckner W. C. Harper Kansas Orval Hemphill Baker Fort Leavenworth Bill Deel Kansas City O. Scott Morgan Jimmie Fred Purvis Fred Quartermaster Corps Robert Williams St. Louis Loren Williams LeRoy E. Wright Evanston, Il Northwestern University Joan Butell Frank Breyfogle Mary Lee Breyfogle Chanute Decatur Ill Floyd Talley Joanne Peabody A. E. Burgtorf C. A. Ashby Lawrence Fletcher Hunt H. E. Baumann Hendricks Field Sebring Fla Didacthe W. Whitley R. E. Johnson Janet Judith Esterville Sherman Ward

Pri MEau Named City Dog Catcher in St. Charles

Peter J. PriMeau, who housed stray dogs to save them from the dog catcher, has been officially recognized as a friend of man and appointed dog catcher in St. Charles Missouri.

St. Charles Peter J. Primeau

Wheat crop needs fast box car loading for 1943 movement

Wichita speakers told the Trans Missouri Kansas Shippers board that prompt loading and unloading of box cars is essential for moving the 1943 wheat crop to market. Railroads expect tight box car supply due to armed services needs but trust combined shippers elevator cooperation will keep grain moving, with potential delays when farmers ship.

Wichita Kan Trans- Missouri-Kansas Shippers Board Ralph Clark Washington, D. C Car Service Division Association of American Railroads

RAF Losses Reported in World War II Raids

London reports that the Royal Air Force lost 874 aircraft in raids on Germany and Western Europe from British bases in the first five months of the year. Capt Sir Harold H Balfour, under secretary of state for air, told the House of Commons that 252 of these losses occurred in May.

London Germany Europe Britain Harold H. Balfour Air House of Commons Balfour

WANTS MORE SOY BEANS LOAN OFFER TO FARMERS

The federal government via jan RACC F-2 loan offers to share risk with local farmers to expand soy bean acreage. H O Butler loan supervisor in the AAA office at 90214 Massachusetts street invites interested growers to contact him. The non recourse loan covers all production and harvesting costs and crop serves as security, aiding bottom farmers facing flood losses. The goal is to boost a war crop still in demand with time remaining to plant soybeans.

H. O. Butler AAA Massachusetts Street Butler

Kansan Receives Air Medal for Pacific Mission

Edwin R. Farewell, of Narcatur Kansas, one of nine crew members of a heavy bomber cited for courage during a raid that set a Japanese destroyer afire and sinking in Rabaul harbor New Britain last October. They were honored for perseverance under adverse weather and heavy enemy fire.

Australia Edwin R. Farewell Narcatur Kan Rabaul Harbor New Britain

Bonnie Burnam Obituary Notice

Bonnie Marie Burnam born in McLouth Kansas on June 8 1923 died June 3 1943. Her brief life is remembered with family and friends in this community obituary.

Bonnie Marie Burnam McLouth Kan

Murdered man tied to kidnapping amid family intrigue at Nrathtower

Derek Grady was found dead on Nrathtower grounds. Police list him as a kidnapping suspect. Marthe Kraik admits connection to Grady through a housekeeper but offers no comment on a long-ago elopement involving Kathy and Walter.

Derek Grady Nrathtower Marthe Kraik Aiarravel Firady Derek Kathy Connie Walter Kraiktower

The Thing Returns to Kraiktower in a Night Encounter

Walter confronts Derek Grady’s murder as media scrutiny looms. The narrator, recalling the crime, treks to a secluded cottage path where a mysterious light and a looming threat intensify fear of the killer still at large.

Twins Born 21 Years Apart Stun Salt Lake Couple

Mr and Mrs C A Swan learned a birth certificate mix up left their twin daughters celebrating ages 21 years apart. The confusion stems from new birth certificates listing dates 1943 instead of 1922.

Salt Lake City C. A. Swan

Big haul from South Side quarry theft sting

On the far south side a water filled quarry yielded three stolen automobiles and a new motor truck after three days of police grappling. Officers report all recovered vehicles as stolen and say they will continue the operation to recover more.

Chicago

New War Time Illness Week End Fever Described by OPA

New war time illness called week end fever was described by the Office of Price Administration. Henry N. Rapaport, chief OPA district rationing officer, said that drivers of nearly half of 10,000 automobiles stopped last weekend produced doctors certificates stating their driving was for health.

New York Office of Price Administration Henry N. Rapaport OPA

Award for Bravery and Heroism Recognized in Medal Ceremony

A list of honors highlights bravery awards and medals presented by officials and organizations. Notable entries include sea eagle emblem recognition for heroism and a formal ceremony acknowledging distinguished service across military and civic contexts.

Congress

Guymon girl Bonnie Burnam remembered at two funerals

Bonnie Burnam, a Guymon native who died while working in Liberal Kansas, was active in school and community life including Girl Scouts and band. She planned nurses training at St Margaret s Hospital in Kansas City and left behind her mother stepfather father sister and many relatives. Funeral services were held in Liberal and McLouth with burial at McLouth cemetery.

G McSouth Guymon Oklo Girl Scouts Alpha Beta Chi Society Liberal Kan Bonnie St. Margaret’s Hospital Kansas City Oliver Newberry Okla W. M. Burnam Houston Tex Betty Gilbreath Woodsword Finis Ashworth Charles Burnam McLouth Veal Quesenbury Meade, Kan Amon Ashworth Roy Hopkins Herman Ashworth Wilma Ashworth MecLouth Earl Ashworth Highland Clarence Guinn Palo Alto Calif Homer Liese James Burnam Campbell Funeral Home Frank E. Madden McLouth Methodist Church Ira N. Hy Brammel McLouth Cemetery

Radio Schedule Highlights June 16 and 11

A dense listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF and WVH detailing shows from 6:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. including Armstrong, Victor Borge, Easy Aces, Lux, and orchestras with news segments and dramatic features. The compilation spans June 16 and Friday June 11 with time slots, hosts, and program titles.

Wren Jack Armstrong KNBC WDAF War Transportation KMBC Fred Waring N Orch Victor Borge Joseph Harsch Bob Burns Mr. Keen Fannia Brice Earl Godwin Lum Abner Aldrich Music Hall Rudy Vallea Moore-Durante-Cugat Wvwren Gracie Fields March of Time John B. Kennedy Gabriel Heatter Harry James Orch Richard Harkness Russ Morgan Texas Rangers New World Music Les Brown Teddy Powell Freddie Martin Muehliebach Hboyd Raeburn Landes Lair Wren—Newa Western Schoes Newacast Fred Wearing Victor Berge Lone Ranger Kate Smith Wren—Parker Navy the Playhouse Waltz Tims Brewster Boy Tommy Riggs John Gunther Bill Stern Bonnie King Elmer Davis Mystery Rex Stout Newa Orchs A.P Joce Venuti Tommy Dorsey Office of War Inf Muehlebach Ray Benson

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