This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1944
Page
4
A biblical proverb quote presents the idea that life and death lie in the power of the tongue, with those who love language reaping its fruit. The line echoes Prov 18 21, highlighting rhetoric, speech, and consequences.
Workers and organizers are praised as Douglas county exceeds its Red Cross quota. The effort featured intelligent planning and persistent work, with belated reports still boosting totals. Appreciation goes to men, women, and youth for the creditable results in war and peace fundraising.
The text argues that manpower for the armed services is shrinking and stresses the need to study accident rates at training centers. It notes some camps experience frequent fatal and nonfatal accidents from explosions and drownings, while others stay far safer. It suggests identifying safety practices from accident-free centers and applying them universally.
A historical critique argues that the WPA's wartime shift from relief to spending driven by funds persists. It contends unemployment relief is negligible now while public debt soars and wartime needs demand strict economy. The piece condemns the open-handed WPA ethos as hindering prudent spending.
Filing of the will of Tate William Allen Whites leaves his interest to Mrs. White, changing the masthead to read Mrs. W. A. White and W. L. White editors and owners, marking a new chapter in the Emporia Gazette’s 60 year history under Allen White.
The Gazette reprints W A White editorial on taking charge and his son W L White notes the half century since. He recalls his father 27 at start, the unwavering aim to serve the town, not seek higher fame, and asks if that youthful pledge to the people was fulfilled as the curtain falls.
Kansas marks Arbor Day on March 31 with Governor Schoeppel’s proclamation praising tree planting as faith in the future. The piece honors pioneers, Lawrence, and other towns for work that outlives them and notes Glenn Cunningham’s move to the Navy as a beneficial decision for national service.
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes European theater as Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin may meet again. He notes rapid German setbacks from Red Army offensives and Anglo American air power, urges preplanned options for Hitler's fate and postwar roles, while warning not to rush the momentum. The Red advance into Romania signals potential turning points.
Local campaign notes show J Wayne McCoy and George March as candidates for Kansas University Alumni Association offices. The item lists other campus and community happenings, including a dedication for Glenn Cunningham at the Kansas Relays and various local notices.
Forty years ago W. B. Stubbs was newly elected chairman of the Republican state central committee. A 56 degree thermometer was noted at 2 PM. The Methodist conference went to Baldwin. The Cooley club met at the University. A debate on repealing the 15th amendment was held. Prof L E Sayre spoke at a Medical Society meeting in Kansas City. Prof and Mrs Carruth entertained University staff additions. Roy Hinman was reported to have inherited a fortune from a uncle’s death. United Commercial Travelers elected officers A C Guffer F T Simmons C Boulden M B Preyer W T Williamson.
Puzzle clues list with horizontal and vertical entries including person and action words, color tones, phonetic cues, abbreviations, and chemistry symbols. Mentions Hawaiian birth district attorney abbr on account rough lava applaud has appeared in alternating current abbreviation phenyl samarium evening before dinners inheritance and other common crossword terms.
A compact glossary item listing numbered clues from 25 to 42 including Anavwee language schemes dens dates exclamation circle part, common terms such as ampere coal residue density measure of area and calcium.
A jumbled clue set appears with numbered items 43 to 62 including hints like First man Touch Finishes Flower Ages From $1 Indian Each Greek letter Meadow Cerlum Vermont.
Headlines describe Soviet advances against Nazi forces and a weakening German defense while Balkans tensions rise. Local items list furloughs, hospital visits, club meetings, visits, and social gatherings across Eudora and nearby towns with names of residents and families.
Former Vichy interior minister Pierre Pucheu was executed by firing squad in Algiers after a French military court convicted him of treason malfeasance and collaboration with the enemy. Gen Henri Giraud urged postponement. Pucheu rejected the court as political.
Mr and Mrs Joe Strobel hosted W I T club at Lena Koehler's home with a pot luck dinner at seven. Afterward four tables played contract bridge with St Patricks color scheme on allies and score pads. High scores went to Mrs Oscar Lothholz and Fred Walker. low to Mr and Mrs J D Aan. Guests included Mrs Nellie Catlin and Mrs V K Roberts. Carrol Gerstenber and baby, now in Kansas City, will live with Leslie Kindred family.
A 1942 account details a daring P 38 fighter ferry operation from North America to England via Labrador Greenland and Iceland. It covers perilous flight logistics and the impact of Nazi reconnaissance including a four engined Condor sighting and a U boat near the fjord.
A stream of visits and family updates fill Baldwin society notes as Mrs. George W. Piersol returns from Kansas City, Major Dillon comes home on sick leave from Italy, and several residents including the Stovers, Whitleys, and Schnebbly guests recall recent travels, hospital stays, and furloughs. Measles illness touches Kenneth Wolfe and sisters, while Dr. Alden Murray and Cadet Benz are noted for business and training.
A dense listing of radio programs, hosts, and orchestras across stations WREN WDAF KMBC and others for a March evening, detailing musical programs news broadcasts and guest performers with times ranging from late afternoon to late night, including Sullivan Entertains Brownacast and Henry J Taylor segments. The guide references several orchestras and performers such as Gay Claridge's Orch Robert McNair Davis Judy Canova Vicente’s Trio and Bobby Pyle.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.