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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1943

Page

4

Golden Rule Verse Quoted From Luke 6 31

Passage presents the teaching Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. A biblical verse from Luke 6 31 appears with archaic phrasing and a devotional tone.

Cities Grow Up Changes to First Class Status in Kansas

Albert B. Martins talk to the Chamber of Commerce explored how a city becomes first class and remains so even if population later declines. Lawrence faces a potential enumera tion change this year with many laws shifting if it reaches first class, altering local government and readiness to cut expenses.

Albert B. Martin Chamber of Commerce Kansas Martin Lawrence

Douglas County Keeps Old State Representative Districts

Topeka guidance indicates Douglas County will retain existing district numbering. The pending act aims to fix past ward boundary discrepancies and revise district borders to achieve population equality across districts.

Douglas County Topeka

House Rejects Rum Tax Plan Amid Substitute Debate

The House resists the rum taxation plan and finds substitutes unsatisfactory. The taxpayer face remains: stay prepared to continue paying taxes and understand how to manage the ongoing financial obligations.

House

Kansas legislative adjournment date set for March 23

The Kansas legislature fixed March 23 for final adjournment, shortening the session by nearly three weeks compared with the 1941 session and saving legislative expenses. The piece also notes a view that German generals, not Hitler, are directing current operations in Russia, implying a lapse in Fuehrer leadership.

Kansas Hitler Russia Fuehrer

Kansas Weather Shifts From Warm February to Cold March

February proved warm in Kansas while early March delivered the coldest spell since 1868. Admiral Paul Jones of Lyons repeats the adage that if you dislike Kansas weather you should wait a moment.

Kansas Paul Jones Lyons

United States Aims Five Ocean Navy by 1945

The United States expects a five ocean navy ready by 1945. It is hoped Axis navies will have largely disappeared by then. A five ocean navy would help maintain the peace once established.

United States

Two Allied Leaders Visit Tunisian Troops Within Days

Generals Eisenhower and Rommel visited troops at the same Tunisian location within two days. They did not meet there, but future opportunities for a rendezvous may arise.

Eisenhower Rommel Tunisia

Postwar role of Soviet Union dominates war view

The piece notes Admiral Standley and Vice President Wallace warning that World War III could loom if Western democracies and Russia fail to unite. It discusses fears Russia will emerge as Europe’s dominant power after the war and questions how allied unity would adapt to a strengthened Soviet Union.

William H. Standley Russia Moscow Oime Washington Wallace Britain Chungking Soviet Union United Nations Europe Asia John Bull Uncle Sam Germany Balkans English Eee Pacific India China

Soldier rescues bystanders from 14 foot coal hole

Denver police aided Pvt. Louis M. Henriquez of Camp Carson Colo who climbed from a 14 foot deep sidewalk coal hole. A passerby in a green hat drew his gaze as patrolmen questioned him about the mystery girl.

Denver Louis M. Henriquez Camp Carson Colo

Kansas City Businessman Kay Kidnapped Mystery

Kansan businessman Jack Kay reports his 10 year old son started for the movies and vanished after leaving home. Police say a witness saw a vehicle depart the area shortly after dusk. Investigators urge residents to come forward with any sightings or tips.

Kansas City Jack Kay

Ten Years Ago Highlights From Lawrence News

Mercury at 7 am stood at 15 degrees above zero. KU glee club to tour northern Kansas March 18 for four days. Hospital board approves 25 percent salary cuts effective March 10. I. J. Meade marks 25th anniversary with Lawrence National Bank since March 8, 1908. Rev C A Puls to return to Trinity Lutheran church after two months illness. Monday Contract club meets with Mrs H J Penney. Fortightly club hosts Prof C A Preyer. Sen Mor club meets with Miss Geneva Attic. Mrs I J Meade improving after illness.

Mercury University of Kansas Girls Glee Club Kansas Lawrence Memorial Hospital Board I. J. Meade Lawrence National Bank C. A. Puls Trinity Lutheran Church H. J. Penney C. A. Preyer Geneva Attic

Gale Winds Hit Lawrence Causing Havoc Across Town

A morning gale in Lawrence reached about 45 miles per hour and damaged Fraser hall roof, broke windows at Snow hall and the Douglas county court house. Local residents including farmer John J. Tobler were mentioned in brief notes of illness and plans with events at the Friendship club and First Christian church. Several residents traveled for business to Kansas City and Topeka.

Lawrence Fraser Hall Snow Hall Douglas County Court House John J. Tobler Clinton Road H. E. Don Carios Louisa Wiedemann Friendship Club J. B. Stouffer First Christian Church New Hampshire Street Emma Houk Pearl Messenheimer Topeka W. H. Dodderidge Kenneth Dodderidge Kansas City S. J. Hunter Muscotah Jack Dunkley

Springtime notes from Douglas county and area trades

Forty years ago the Merry Goo Around card club meets at the home of Dr and Mrs Gifford. Farmers in Washington Creek district plan spring seed oats. Fairview district reports 27 pupils. Lee Jones buys Gordon property in North Lawrence for 600 dollars. E F Woods buys Clarke livery barn on New Hampshire street. Clarke ran the barn for 1 years. Lawrence Nunnery Co begins spring work at the packing grounds. Wakarusa township pupils win a declamatory contest at District 55. Mary Walters takes first. Gustafson Palm sign stone contract for the new courthouse from a quarry near Lecompton. Mrs J W Butts visits Eudora. Col J K Rankin and Miss Anna Rankin head home from Washington and other eastern cities.

Washington Creek Fairview Douglas County Lee Jones Gordon North Lawrence E. F. Woods N.S. Clarke New Hampshire Street Clarke Lawrence Nunnery Wakarusa Township Mary Walters Gustafson Palm Cuthbert Sargent Court House Lecompton J. W. Butts Eudora Col J. K. Rankin Anna Rankin Washington, D.C

Boy Amuses Town With Earned Coins Tale

A boy forgot his half dollar but persuaded a bus driver to credit him and a theater manager to let him tend the popcorn machine. He earned 60 cents, paid 20 cents admission, repaid two bus fares, and still arrived home with 10 cents to spare.

Burdett Seeks Old Letter in Naval War Service Return

Seattle resident Charley Burdett, 70, presented a one year old letter of recommendation to the same firm that issued it when he left to enlist for the Spanish American War. The document reflects his return from wartime service and his long association with the employer.

Seattle Wash Charley Burdett

Olson Frightened by Fire Rouses Fire Crew to Kitchen Rescue

Minneapolis resident Kenneth Olson, 40, awoke to smoke and broke a window to escape. He climbed to a ledge and shouted Fire before being saved by firefighters who lowered him into a net. He then asked how bad the fire was and survived behind a burned roast in the kitchen.

Minneapolis Minn Kenneth Olson Olson

Remember 1 Remember. Maurois biography at KU visit

The article reviews Andre Maurois biography Remember 1 Remember published by Harper in New York. It traces his Alsace Normandy upbringing through his rise in industry and literature, WWI liaison work, wartime eyewitness roles, and later lectures in the United States, presenting a keen portrait of life and times.

Andra Maurois Harper & Bros New York University of Kansas Lawrence Andre Maurois Alsace Germany Normandy France United States

Practice House at Kansas State College Hones Home Economics

Miss Emily Wray of Lawrence a senior in home economics lives in a practice house at Kansas State College in Manhattan. Under instructors the students learn practical home living skills by managing meals shopping cooking and cleaning as if in their own home.

Emily Wray Lawrence Kansas State College Manhattan

British Officer Praises Sports Vital in War Training

Commander J S Barry of the Royal Navy says Malta hosts more sports than bombs, noting soccer and tennis bolster training and stamina. Lieutenant J B Bengston of the U S Navy calls competitive athletics crucial for discipline and combat readiness.

Philadelphia Mar Malta J. S. Barry Royal Navy Barry Philadelphia Optimist Club J. B. Bengston U.S.N. Bureau of Aeronautics Somaliland Bengston Iowa Navy

Reed Seeks Amendment to Allow Injunctions Against OPA Orders

Senator Reed proposes amending the price control act to let individuals harmed by OPA orders seek federal district court injunctions. He notes the emergency court of appeals has not heard any appeals, and the act could delay appeals by requiring more information or changes before orders become final.

Washington UPI Reed R-Kan OPA Senate OLA

Lawrence Masons Attend Topeka Council Degrees

A group of Lawrence Masons joined brethren in Topeka Monday evening for the Council degrees honoring William Nelson of Topeka, grand master for Kansas this year. Dinner at 6:30 in the York Rite temple drew 150 Masons from Iola, Emporia, Atchison, Wichita and other Kansas towns. Lawrence attendees included Warren Zimmerman H B Sparks QO J Lane Clarence Edmonds and J Howard Parker.

Topeka Lawrence

Kansas picks delegation for Des Moines farm labor conference

Governor Schoepner names Sen. C. I. Mayer of Severance State Agriculture Secretary J. C. Mohler and James A. Newsome Hutchinson Boy Scout executive to represent Kansas at the Midwest farm labor conference in Des Moines on March 15.

Kansas Topeka Andrew Schoepner C. I. Mayer Severance J. C. Mohler James A. Newsome Hutchinson Kansas Des Moines

Lend-Lease to Russia Likely to Continue for Another Year

Washington reports indicating broad support in the House for extending the lend-lease program with Russia for another year. Debate to proceed on amendments as Standley’s Moscow remarks spark mixed congressional reaction amid talks of postwar arrangements and Willkie's comments.

Washington Mar Russia House William H. Standley Moscow Congress Sumners Tex House Judiciary Committee Wheeler D-Mont Stalin Wiley R-Wis Standley Sumner Welles United States State Department Admiral Standley London Great Britain Lend Lease Representative Smith R-O

Lecompton Boy Promoted to Cadet First Lieutenant

Charles A. Worthington of Lecompton, a junior in agriculture at Kansas State College in Manhattan, has been promoted to cadet first lieutenant in the infantry in the Reserve Officer Training Corps. He will be ordered to a replacement training center in June and will receive senior year military training in lieu of college work. After training, he will attend officer candidate school and be commissioned in the Officers Reserve Corps.

Manhattan Kan Charles A. Worthington Lecompton Officer Training Corps Kansas State College Worthington Officers Reserve Corps

No Free Seeds This Year Delays Garden Help

President proclaims no garden seed distribution this spring. Senator Smith of South Carolina and the Senate agriculture committee discuss reviving the plan last used in 1929 to boost the victory garden program. Secretary Wickard says insufficient time to set up a spring effort, aiming for next year.

Washington Mar Smith D-Sc Senate Agriculture Committee Congress Wickard

Meat Supply Declines In War Areas In Kansas

Kansas fresh meat supply in war production centers and military areas is falling. State OPA Director H. C. Davis says Washington officials are being told and a study is underway to ease slaughter quotas hardships. He urges voluntary cut to 2% pounds per adult per week.

Wichita Mar Kansas OPA H. C. Davis Washington

Sailplane Flight to Cleveland Lets Crowds See Stunt

Jimmy Carr and Pat Friday launch a transcontinental sailplane flight from Elmira field. Pat fills in for the missing Loraine Stuart as the pair arc toward Cleveland. Carr urges focus on the mission while Pat handles notes and speeches for the journey.

Elmira Field Jimmy Carr Captain Carr Loraine Stuart Pat Il O'Eleet Loraine Jimmy Patsy Furedy Cleveland Ohio U.S.A Terminal Building Public Square Euclid Avenue Detroit Avenue Shaker Heights Richfield Bay Village Gordon Park Rockefeller Edgewater Park Strke

February Medical Service Report for Douglas County

The February report shows 1 054 people on medical service with income 1 897 50 and 469 categorical aid cases affecting 892 clients. General relief paid 175 for 70 cases with 126 clients. home cases 86 costing 50. total medical accounts paid 1 995 69 including drugs 496 71 and hospitals 460 08. Office and home calls totaled 902. hospital calls 36. operations 155. mileage 170. prescriptions issued by 14 physicians.

Douglas County Medical Service Medical Service Office Douglas County Lawrence Memorial University of Kansas Hospital

Charter Program Planned by NAACP Branch Friday

The Tneal branch of the NAACP will present a charter program Friday at 8 30 p m at Ninth Street Baptist Church. State organizer Ray W J Williamson will present the charter. Principal speaker Miss Sarah Hunter from Kansas City will attend, with readings by Roger Whitworth and James Wray of Kansas University. Music by Carey Sims and the Logan quartet.

Tneal National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Ninth Street Baptist Church Ray W. J. Williamson A. M.E. Zionchurch Sarah Hunter Kansas City Roger Whitworth James Wray Kansas University Carey Sims Logan

State enrollment totals 2247 at Kansas State College

Second semester enrollment at Kansas State College is 2,247, down 12 from a year ago, registrar Miss Jessie McDowell Machir said. The figure does not include certain students.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State College Jessie McDowell Machir

Radio Programs and Orchestras Schedule Teems With Stars

A detailed March radio lineup features Armstrong, Gallicchio, Barrymore, Dorsey, and Kaye among others. Stations KMBC WJ Ren WDAF WDAP list Newscasts, orchestras, and variety acts across evening slots. The schedule spans 6:30 to 11:90 with multiple program blocks and host personalities.

WRIEN Jaock Armstrong KMBC WDAF Joseph Gallicchio Wren Fred Waring Victor Borge KMAC Kansas City WDAEF WDAK Momento Musicale Keen Ewarl Godwin KMRC Sammy Kaye Orch WDAPF Mrs. North Wren—Lum Abner Manhattan Story WDAKF Tommy Dorsey Dr Christian John Freedom Lionel Barrymore Eddile Cantor KMBCH Milton Berle John Ciunther WDABP Kay Kyser SIGS Cracio Kfelda Atelody Treasur KC Nowscast ATP Newa Jimmy Dorsey's Hc—Wah Muchlohach Or Neil Rendshuta Ren Huss Morgan Newas Jack Armatrong WMC Midland Ninatrels WEN —Nova WARC Western Echoes MNO Newacnat Kansas City Dinos Cloutier Easy Ares KMBRC Mr. Keen KAMBC John 1B Kenned Wdar Fannie Brice Karl Godwin Thib—Wren—Linn Nkmbrc Heart of America Death Valley Aldrich KMHU Major Howes Muasta Fall WDA Harry James Texans Rangers New World Moale Joe WMLC Melody Tressure Chest Wren Glen Cgray Rob Sherwood Noveract WDDAF A.P. News Ho - Wren Ellrry Owens Office of War Infor Muahlebach Or A.P. Nena

School Adds Air Crew Students and War Trainees

The report notes enrollment of air crew students, Army Air Force inspector trainees, and other special war training students at the school. The move reflects enhanced wartime training programs and expanded classes for service readiness.

Army Air Force

Jayhawk 4-H March Meeting at Ruth Brune Home

The Jayhawk 4-H club will hold its March meeting at Ruth Brune’s home at 615 West Ninth Street on Thursday evening at o'clock.

Jayhawk 4-H Club Ruth Brune West Ninth Street

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