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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
2
Allied plans center on Pantelleria as a crucial air gateway between Africa and Sicily. Eisenhower and Alexander push for invasion, using the island to base fighters and bombers and shorten the southern drive on Hitler's Europe.
About 130 reservations have been made for a ration board officials gathering from eight counties in the Kansas room Memorial Union at 6 30 this evening. John W. Brand chairs the meeting with OPA district officials from Wichita expected. An informal discussion of mutual problems will follow dinner with board members and chiefs from Ottawa Olathe Overland Park Paola Leavenworth Oska J osa Topeka Garnett and Lawrence listed.
Ray Hunter of Linwood paid a total of 17.50 in justice court after a drunk charge last night at Indian Village. The case arose in J. Lane's court with a $10 fine and $7.50 costs.
Lawrence lodge No 6 invites visitors to a Monday 8:00 p m stated meeting. Secretary W H Quak enbush and W M Turner extend the welcome in the item.
London observers say Pantelleria’s surrender signals a strategic crack in Europe’s fortress but caution that it does not guarantee a quick end to the Mediterranean campaign. They note air and naval power can soften targets, yet larger islands like Sicily and Sardinia remain formidable.
James Edward Connett begins naval basic training at Farragut Idaho this week. Cpl Charles R Snow informs his wife of a transfer from Nashville to Indianapolis for dental school. Cpl Howard Holcom now in North Africa with parents in Lawrence Kansas. Harold M Houk promoted to first lieutenant and attends anti aircraft artillery school at Camp Davis North Carolina. He will join Fort Sheridan Illinois after July training. Paul Barnhill commissioned Second Lieutenant in Army Finance at Duke University May 1 and becomes instructor there. Pvt Leslie Owen reports transfer from Drew Field Florida to Kellogg Field Michigan after furlough. Pvt Calvin Gurtler with immaterial replacement training center band at Camp Robinson Arkansas. Sgt Clarence Gurtler, link trainer instructor at Chanute Field, Illinois, visits Lawrence parents.
German biographer Emil Ludwig testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee that Hitler will be assassinated soon. Ludwig said he believes Hitler will be killed probably by the Junkers, who have long betrayed their kings.
Allied air forces deliver what is described as the war’s greatest bombing attack on Pantelleria, overpowering Italian garrisons and air defenses. A white flag appeared on hill 74 as surrender was announced, with 8,000 garrison troops reportedly involved and heavy losses on both sides.
A veteran pilot describes achieving his sixth victory by bagging one Macchi and witnessing numerous splashes in the Mediterranean below as aircraft crash.
The Ben Neis family on a farm 214 miles northeast of Eu dora in Weaver Bottoms evacuated as floodwater surrounded their home. A dike breached around 12:30 this morning, flooding adjacent lands, while rail lines faced closures and detours due to rising Kaw River waters. Local agencies mobilized clearing houses for manpower and equipment to reinforce dikes and patrols.
A three-way tie among Henry Shenk Chris Kraft and Russell Carter halted Kiwanis club elections as the secret ballot yielded equal votes for all nominees. The meeting audience size was divisible by three, delaying a decision until a future session. FBI agent Jerry Campbell spoke on wartime civilian defense and juvenile crime trends.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Francis and son George join Mr and Mrs Paul Harnar on a Roaring River Missouri outing. The group caught 65 trout averaging about one pound. Lloyd Purcell visits Battle Creek Michigan with his son Lloyd Jr of the Army air forces. Central Park’s north half floods from Kaw river backwater. Sixth street storm sewer reverses flow into the park.
Lawrence residents gathered along the bridge to view the swollen river as floodwaters rose near twenty feet. Spectators watched logs ride the current while police posted emergency no parking signs and water crept through underpass drains. A hog was rescued from flood waters near the north end, and driftwood piled along the west bank as water rose seven inches in three hours.
The USO will dedicate its new headquarters in the Victory theater building Eudora next Sunday afternoon June 13 at 4 o clock. The ceremony includes a flag presentation by Sunflower Ordnance Works and Hercules Powder Co. employees led by W B Greek, a salute to the flag and national anthem, and a debut performance of David Lawson singing Toast to America.
President Roosevelt said he may send Congress a message on the whole inflation problem including closing the inflationary gap between national income and purchasing power. He noted the gap has widened since January when he urged 16 billion dollars in taxes and savings to close it and left specifics to Congress.
Police court heard a filing signed by City Building Inspector Willard R. Larkin accusing Jesse Williams and Minnie Lucas of failing to comply with a city council order issued on April 27 condemning their property at 717 New Jersey Street known as the Cottage. The order required action within 30 days.
In Montevideo on June 11, Argentina announced banning coded messages by axis embassies. The move was welcomed by the hemispheric defense consultative committee. Uruguay vice president Alberto Guani said the decree shows America uniting to defend the hemisphere.
Unofficial figures show Salina's population rose less than expected over the past year despite two large military establishments built nearby. Officials cite moderate growth and housing limits as factors affecting the gain.
The county assessor tabulation lists a population of 24 001 an increase of 4 962 over 1942. Earlier estimates had suggested 28 000 or more based largely on No 2 ration book figures.
The post office reports about 300 people applied for blank No 3 forms yesterday and around 700 filled blanks were mailed. Some 10 700 blanks were distributed by carriers and calls. Only 13 blanks remained as supply neared exhaustion and will be turned over to the rationing board. The board has no current instructions on future applications.
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 7 to 4 in a wartime morning game in Cincinnati. Ray Mueller home run sparked a 14-hit attack. Ray Starr limited the Cubs until the eighth before Clyde Shoun relieved. Attendance included 5,307 paying fans and 3,400 women and service men guests.
Alvah Hecht from the Lincoln office of the Farm Security Administration spent yesterday in Douglas county visiting tenant purchase families. He praised progress and met the county tenant purchase committee. Approvals on applications are pending but funds for 1944 are exhausted, according to John Linn.
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