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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1942
Page
4
A United States lieutenant and former printer apprentice recounts a three day ordeal after bailing out in Northern Australia. He survived by eating lily roots grasshoppers and finally raw owl meat before a rescue by an Australian pilot. two other U S. pilots in the area were rescued separately.
Godlip Oehrle born October 26 1862 in Douglas County Kansas died June 23 1942 at his Overbrook home aged 79 years 7 months 23 days married Mary Simon in 1890. He lived in the same community his entire life celebrating his fiftieth anniversary two years ago survived by his wife three daughters Pearl Dodder Bertha Brecheisen and Viola Rappard three grandchildren one grandson in the Army four nephews and two nieces.
Dr W E Grimes director of economics at Kansas State College Manhattan will head the state council of defense sub committee on consumer interests of the health and welfare committee Mrs Irene N Meeker announced today She also names Prof D Gagliardo and Miss Georgiana Smurthwaite as other members The sub committee will advise local defense councils on consumer education and coordinate with agencies to address consumer problems The initial meeting was held Tuesday in Topeka Learn to be a competometer operator at the Business College.
Lawrence Girl Scout Council promotes camping at Lone Star lake to ease war tension among children. Leaders include Mrs. Gilbert Ulmer and Mrs. E B Stouffer. program features archery, outdoor cookery, nature study, handicraft, hiking, and bird study with a list of 75 birds by K A student George Rinker.
Finance Minister J. L. Isley unveils a broad tax hike as Canada fights to fund the war. The plan taxes payrolls at the source with refunds after the war, raises excess profits tax, and adds 2 percent levies on insurance, liquor, tobacco, and various consumer goods.
An old style advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to improve bile flow and relieve indigestion. It promises quick relief from gas bloating constipation and a sour mood with dosages and a low price of 10 cents.
John W. Quirk, 52, first cousin of Australian Prime Minister John Curtin, reports to Fort Leavenworth for active duty in sea artillery. He rose from sergeant in World War I to captain and major in the army reserves since 1932. Blackout violators in Topeka face $500 fine or six months in prison under new air raid ordinance.
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