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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1942

Page

3

Following God's Will Quote Emphasized Verse

A short religious excerpt cites II Peter 4 2 urging believers to live by God's will rather than earthly desires for the remainder of their lives.

Peter

Government seeks subsidies to sustain price ceilings

The administration pushes new legislation to permit government subsidies to keep price ceilings intact amid rising production and transport costs, acknowledging a self perpetuating cycle in which the government itself drives the patchwork.

Axis Strength in Africa Surges in Libya Battle

Axis forces in Libya retain momentum as Rommel’s army, though battered, receives reinforcements and new equipment ferried across the Mediterranean. Allied efforts to cut off the mechanized axis have failed, delaying a decisive battle to determine control of the African coast. The fight continues with German staying power extending the conflict.

Libya Rommel Mediterranean Africa

Billion a Week Budget Woes Echoed by Director

National Budget Director Harold D. Smith says war production now costs about a billion dollars weekly. He warns the figure hides the value gained, noting spending for its own sake persists and could saddle the nation with debt and higher taxes.

National Harold D. Smith

As Judges of Speed and the War Industry Shift

The Truman committee notes that converting industry to total war has not yet been rapid. Public opinion may differ, but outside observers see a swift industrial change. The Senate often delays actions, while speed here outpaces lengthy lawmaking.

Truman Committee Senate

New Air Transport Squadrons Tied to Gardner Field

Air transport squadrons form the newest long haul aviation proposition connected with the new Gardner Field development, signaling a major naval aviation advance.

Naval Gardner

Scrap rubber drive linked to gas rationing doubts

The article notes that while scrap rubber collection is valuable, it may not affect gasoline rationing. No government pledge supports a link, and Brookings Institution surveys suggest rationing may be needed to extend tire use until synthetic rubber scales up.

Brookings Institution

Still Must Have ’Em One Battleships Worth the Cost

The piece argues battleships are costly and largely obsolete as war technology. Chairman Vinson says construction will continue as insurance against protracted conflict. If carriers fail and fighting reverts to slugging, battleships could still deliver a knockout blow, but the shift to new methods cannot be rushed.

Vinson House Naval Committee

Japan Loses 42 Ships in Six Months War Toll

In six months of war Japan has lost 42 war vessels from an estimated 249 total. The fleet’s numbers sunk drop by nearly 17 percent with many other ships damaged. Losses exceed the rate at which replacements can be built.

Japan

Bombers Hit Two Italian Battleships in Mediterranean

American bombers scored 35 direct hits on two Italian battleships in the Mediterranean. The test of bombsights crews planes and pilots is under way and they rate highly under combat conditions.

Mediterranean

Scouts Gather Rubber Rubble in Lawrence Drive

Boy Scouts will assist in collecting small rubber items in Lawrence. No rubber item is too small to join the effort as all hands work to convert ounces into pounds and pounds into tons.

Lawrence

Laval's Nazi Backed Plan Faces French Public Test

Laval champions a plan to win support from French labor for work in German factories. He has Nazi backing to return him to power, and the price would be paid by all French people.

Laval

Japanese Threat Diminished in Aleutians, War Dept Reports

War Department notes Jap activity in the Aleutians remains limited. Enemy forces are described as creeping along shorelines but not mounting a strong attack, with recent operations reducing their threat for the time being.

Aleutians War Department

Baccalaureate Word Spellings in High School Services

McPherson Republican notes that the term baccalaureate is misused to refer to high school graduation services, though high schools do not grant a B.A. degree. The piece discusses proper usage and common confusion among locals.

McPherson Republican

University official to teach at two coaching schools

Dr. F. C. Allen, KU athletics director, leaves for several weeks to teach at two coaching schools. The report lists assorted local visits, social engagements, and campus updates including a new Mt. Oread water reservoir in use and law school graduates passing the state bar exam.

F. C. Allen University of Kansas Harold Hilkey Oak Park Ill Hilkey Ss. S. A. Bioore Fredricka Schlegel Eudora Clara Lynch Omaha Neb Mt. Oread Woman's Relief Corps G Oe Lawrence National Bank X. J. Kennedy Evansville Ind Dorman O'Leary Topeka Als R. C. Jackman Catherine Jean Kansas City C. D. Cowill Fosters W. R. Steiner First Baptist Church University of Kansas School of Law Barbers League of Lawrence Dick’s Hall M. C. McCreight Oska‘loosa S. Engle

Allied Second Front Talks Face Complex Decisions

The piece analyzes Churchill and Roosevelt discussions on a second Western front in 1942 amid Allied doubt and pressure from Moscow. It weighs China's pleas for aid, risk of a Japanese Siberian strike, Midway and Coral Sea losses, Atlantic shipping damage, and Hitler’s looming summer offensive, stressing cautious strategy and clear objectives.

Churchill Roosevelt Moscow Europe China Chungking Russia Hitler Siberia Midway Coral Sea Pacific Atlantic

Tidwell Tidwell Wed By Phone In Three Minute Ceremony

Pvt Weldon Tidwell married Miss Opal Carter in Mexia Texas after an urgent hour of waiting for a telephone connection. The Rev W D Glatean presided over the line ceremony. The operator announced the time limit as vows were exchanged. In Boston an elevated line lost and found reports a wooden leg found by a motorman wearing a black oxford and sock.

Sumter 8. C Pvt Weldon Tidwell Opal Carter Mexia Tex W. D. Glatean Tidwell Boston Miotorman

Triplets Born at Home of Mr and Mrs Triplett

Rawlins Wych notes a stork delivered triplets at the residence of Mr and Mrs R B Triplett yesterday. The family welcomed three new members in a single birth.

Rawlins, Wych R. B. Triplett

Wallet Stash Found in Locker Aboard Lexington

Denver sailor Joseph Fiorella has $150 tucked away in his wallet. He knows its location now. the wallet sits in his spare pants. Those pants are in a locker aboard the aircraft carrier Lexington.

Denver Joseph Fiorella Lexington

Branson Republicans sweep into Taney County office

Branson Missouri and Taney County Republicans celebrate a sweeping victory as primary filing closes with no Democratic candidates listed.

Branson Taney County Hall

Train Collision in Yards Near Los Angeles

Two sections of Union Pacific’s Challenger collided in Yermo railroad yards injuring at least 17 persons. Most injuries were minor and no hospitalization was required. Yermo lies about 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Union Pacific Yermo Calif

Baldwin News Highlights Local Visits and Moves

Local residents hosted and traveled with guests including Dr. Basil Mathews of Boston making sermons in Baldwin and Lawrence. Others attended events in Baldwin and Topeka while several families planned trips to California and Annapolis.

Basil Mathews Boston Baldwin Mathews School of Lawrence O. E. Allison First Methodist Church Lewis Reb Christine Reb Dean Grace Irwin Helen Deel Betty Ebright Evans Hearth America Hoch Auditorium W.W. Whitted West High Street Wayne Keplinger Kansas City Kansas Keplinger R. B Virgil Wood Dream Haven Wood Mary Margaret Cragoe Frances Hubskmann Ruth Mangels Ralph Taylor Fort Scott Samuel A. Lough Baker Gates Edward Wichita Gladys McGinnis Rae Eaton William Cox Daisie Bell Lytle California McGinnis Harry Brown Hayward Cox Mollie Hunt Los Angeles Eaton Miss Lytle Champ Graham Notre Dame University U.S. Officers Naval Training School

Farmer Turns in Largest Scrap Rubber Haul

Harry Glasgow of near Fredonia Kansas turned in 310 pounds of scrap rubber today as the biggest single contribution to Wilson County salvage drive. He gathered the material on his farm and delivered it to the salvage committee in Fredonia.

Fredonia Kan Harry Glasgow Wilson County

Visitor Interactions Shaped by Jail Constraints and Family Tensions

Hunter Dent awaits trial after a coerced plan to shield Junior Ballard from a crime unravels. Bella Ballard visits, stirring memories of a dangerous family web, while Judge Elkhart sets a $10,000 bond as Hunter contemplates a volatile path ahead.

Strickland Ballard Hunter Ballard Junior Hunter Dent Anderson Dent Tracy Hannings Tve Sarah Riker Ghibardo First National Middleton Young Temple Junior Ballard Bella Ballard Miss Ballard Tisdale Ferguson

Radio Programs Friday Evening June 19 and Saturday June 20 Schedule

A dense listing of radio broadcasts across stations WREN KMBC WDAF for Friday June 19 and Saturday June 20. Programs include music variety shows News broadcasts sports updates Army and Red Cross features and multiple orchestra performances with listed hosts and guests. The schedule shows hourly blocks from 5:30 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. and into late evening with featured programs such as The Lone Ranger Concert Hour and News segments.

WDAF Noah Webster KMBC WREN Tillie the Teller Mupicana Dinah Shore Guy Lombardo Orch Abie K.C Toledo Fraziter Hunt Carmen Cavallero Coast Guard Ray Heatherton Treasury de Courtney A.P Teddy Powell Columbia Symphony Hollywood Church Cavaliers Army A. Kostelanetz Joh WDA Dear Adolf HS RA Kaye Ren Steelmakers HO Willian L. Shirer Wren—Pres Roosevelt Boom Wrn London Bobby ‘Tucker WRHEN Great Gilderslaeva Melhody Ranch WDAL Tommy Tibbett WDAK N.B.C John Freedom WRUEN Tommy Dorsey Fel Archon Canterwry Edgar Bergen WRIEN Walter Winchell Fred Allen Parker Jimmy Fidler Dick Seibert Goodwill Burns and Allen Gabriel Heatter U.S Alvino Rey Firskine Hawkins Jan Garter Carl Hoff Wren—Lum Abner Frank Parker Jack Armstrong Wren—Millard Ireland Stars and Stripes Desi Percike Waceal Fred Waring Wren—Treasury World Today Red Cross Hank Keene Gang Bustern Kate Smith Ontario the Playhouse Brewster Boy Ginny Simms Bob Hawk Val Ernie Muehlebach Kmbc—Press News Ritin Edward Tomlinson EMBC Israel Newacast

Kansas Florists Elect Officers at State Convention

Bethel representative Alex Masson was elected second vice president of the Kansas State Florists association at the annual convention in Emporia on June 19. Other officers named include S W Decker of Manhattan as secretary treasurer Carl Anderson of Emporia and Charles E Hiete Jr of Wichita as directors.

Emporia Alex Masson Bethel Kansas State Florists Association S. W. Decker Manhattan Carl Anderson Charles E. Hiete, Jr Wichita

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