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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
2
Washington March 16 a sobering reminder for this morning after the federal income tax has produced a national headache. An estimated 15 million individuals must file 1944 tax declarations and begin payments. The piece outlines who must file, how to estimate liability, and changes such as loss of certain deductions and the earned income credit.
Red army troops captured Vapnyarka and cut the Lwow Odessa railroad in a major operation. Stalin announced the breakthrough at a junction 25 miles east of the Bessarabian border, breaching the main rail line from Odessa and impeding German escape routes from the lower Ukraine.
In Dublin the Dail endorsed Prime Minister Ramon de Valera's refusal to close axis diplomatic offices. Labor Leader William Norton said liberty-loving nations should avoid aggression and sanctions. He praised Ireland's reply to the American note as defending an honorable way of life while stressing neutrality.
The notice details valid thru dates for various ration stamps and coupons across categories. Advocited Preset Meats and Fats stamps. processed foods green and blue stamps. sugar book stamps for five pounds. shoes and airplane stamps. Gesoline coupons for gallons. Band B and C coupons with regional validity. period coupons with area expirations. all coupons generally valued at ten gallons per unit, with some worth multiple units.
As the victory garden program enters its third year it gains momentum. A well planned home garden ensures fresh produce in season and surplus for canning freezing and drying. The chart assists Douglas County gardeners with planning and reference.
Allied air forces claim crushing victory at Cassino with heavy bombers and fighter support obliterating the town. General Eaker praises the mission saying it exceeded expectations and marked unprecedented destruction of a German fortress town on the road to Rome. 19,000 residents had been housed there before the German retreat.
Allied air forces attacked Sofia early this morning, smashing the capital’s railroad yards and severing the Belgrade line with two ton bombs. Weather aided accuracy as salvos crossed freight nets near shops, with evacuation rising amid Hitler’s southern Russia front strains and prior strikes noted.
Tax warrants totaling 9405.56 were handed by County Treasurer A. M. Gardner to tax collector Ed Anderson. The 1943 personal property tax remains due. notices will be issued twice yearly after February 10 and August 10. If unpaid by June 20 and December 20, 10 percent interest applies. New Delhi items report Japanese booty in North Burma includes an elephant among captured supplies.
Oswald John Job, 59, born in London to German parents, was executed at Pentonville for espionage. Convicted last January, he tried to pass information to the Nazis using invisible ink via letters to unions to be intercepted. He was the 14th spy executed in the war, the fourth British subject.
Mrs Katherine K Greenleaf wife of Jesse W Greenleaf former Kansas Public Service Commission chair and legislator died Tuesday in Kansas City Missouri after heart ailment and high blood pressure She and her husband lived in Lawrence for 20 years while children attended the University The couple later retired to a cattle ranch at Greensburg Survived by four children two sisters and a brother locations Lawrence Napa Calif Corpus Christi Greensburg Bartlesville Oklahoma
Lawrence Lodge No 595 BPO Elks elect officers for the new year at a regular meeting last night. Elected are Arthur Lawrence exalted ruler Edwin A Fritz leading knight C C Carl loyal knight John L Robinson lecturing knight J S St Clair secretary W E Jones ryler Warren E Decker treasurer A R Cochran trustee three year term Arthur Lawrence delegate to grand lodge Win M Newmark alternate.
In Ottawa Kansas on March 16 1947 G E Regher of Inman sustained a fractured thigh head injuries and cuts after a collision between two trucks. State highway patrol reported Henry Hutchinson was driving one truck and was unhurt while Red Gray said the other truck lurched into a ditch after being struck from behind.
The North Carolina Republican convention voted unanimously for a draft-Dewey resolution as it closed, snubbing New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey as a presidential prospect. Frank Patton, NC governor candidate, introduced the measure. NC will have 25 national convention votes. A Lawrence Woman's Club bridge and bingo event features a 9:15 to 9:30 floor show tonight.
Washington dispatch reports North Carolina Republicans approve a 25 member delegate slate and consider a Dewey open candidacy. New Hampshire results give Dewey and Willkie early pledged counts, with unpledged support remaining. Wisconsin primary on April 4 looms as the next key test as Dewey urges supporters to withdraw.
Secretary of War Henry Stimson argued in Washington that Allied aims in Italy have been achieved including opening the Mediterranean to shipping, defeating Italy as an Axis ally, seizing southern air bases, controlling parts of the Adriatic, aiding the Soviet winter campaign, and inflicting heavy German losses. He noted weather slowed Cassino operations and cited Italian surrender boosting Allied strength, with further remarks on Burma, the Southwest Pacific, Bougainville, and aerial weariness of Germany. Also reports G L Logan of Laggan Moore Lumber Co. died March 15 in Nevada.
The LST 340 survived a nine-plane Japanese air attack during the Guadalcanal campaign. Despite a direct hit and fires that killed one crewman and wounded several, Lt. William Villela’s crew maintained battle stations, abandoned ship orders followed, flames were fought for hours, and the ship was towed and reconditioned. Villela received the Silver Star for gallantry.
A reader suggests building a Buck Creek dam northwest of Lawrence to impound water for the city, using gravity to supply the waterworks and avoid Kaw river mud. The plan mirrors reservoir systems of other cities and would ease water purification. Also notes Skeets basketball team beat Lawrence All-Stars 27 to 2L, county tire certificates issued, and health immunizations conducted in Eudora Cordley and McAllaster schools.
The county OPA office announces reductions on certain sausages with effective date March 12 at 12:01. Dry and semi dry sausages like salami cervelet mortadella drop two points per pound. Other items such as bologna wieners smoked sausage and pork links drop one point per pound unless already at one point. Jast sausage products in tin and glass containers are not reduced.
New York March 16 Rep James A O Leary 54 D N Y who had represented the 11th district since 1984 died today after a year long illness His death lowers the Democratic house caucus to 215 the smallest since Roosevelt took office and shrinks the Democratic edge to five seats Republican members total 210 including elected Gillespie of Colorado There are four minor party seats and six vacancies to be filled by special elections Five of the vacancies are in normally Democratic districts Also mention nurse Alice Finley visiting health units in Douglas county
Armel is promoted to full commander in the U S Navy and serves as executive officer aboard a large Atlantic transport after 28 months in the Pacific. He previously led Kansas University Endowment Association, returning to active duty in 1941. Also noted are several servicemen with home towns and training updates.
The graduate pianist Max Hughes, pupil of D. M. Swarthout, gave a recital at Fraser Theatre in chilly damp weather. He opened with Bach-Busoni’s Preludente Fugue in D Major, then Chopin’s B Minor Sonata, delivering clear, focused readings. He followed with Harold Triggs Six Surrealist Afterludes, echoing Debussy impressionism in a nuanced finale.
The concert featured Franck Variations Symphoniques performed with piano as an integral part of the tonal fabric. Mr Hughes and Dean Swarthout captured the work\u2019s seething passions and achieved a masterful realization of its values. Fans foresee an illustrious career for Hughes.
New York and Chicago market desks report higher stocks led by steels and rails with bonds steady. Rye grains firm on distillery-use plans, futures draw support. hogs up 10 to 15 cents, cattle and steers steady to strong with top around 16.73. Kansas City hogs and cattle show gains, futures activity and cash grain mixed amid thin corn trading and rising wheat prices.
Government bonds bis 67 82 100.17. Chicago potato market notes arrivals shipments and stock demand with steady quality stock. Kansas City eggs and butter prices listed. poultry and other farm items detailed. The Day in Wall Street reports a two million share early surge, profit taking, large volume, steel and rail strength, war board ceilings, earnings and dividends, and steady bonds.
The W A Gordon family thanks those who offered time talent and sympathy in their deep sorrow. They express heartfelt appreciation for comforting words and beautiful flowers shared with them during this time.
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