Live Peaceably If It Be Possible
A compact refrain quoting Romans 12 18 urging peace and restraint in dealings with others, emphasizing harmony and nonresistance as a guiding ethic. The biblical verse is presented as a standalone exhortation.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1944
Page
4
A compact refrain quoting Romans 12 18 urging peace and restraint in dealings with others, emphasizing harmony and nonresistance as a guiding ethic. The biblical verse is presented as a standalone exhortation.
German troops covertly positioned across Hungary emerged to seize key points while regent and premier were summoned. Readers were detained as the takeover progressed, with reports of underground partisan plans and potential future challenges from hit and run attacks in the Balkans.
War correspondents in Italy seized on Vesuvius eruption as a rare story uncensored by the war. Lava flow near Ve pavius marked the largest eruption since 1872. Journalists, drawn by the spectacle, noted the volcano’s might outmatched battlefield engagements as villagers fled, aided by Army transport, in a year of combined ruin from man and nature.
Nazi paratroopers fight to regain Cassino from the Allies as German command prepares elite forces for a decisive defense. The battle is seen as a test of resourcefulness, fighting power, and staying power, with Allied troops described as battle-hardened in mountain warfare. Chester Bowles says U.S. food prices remain steady and inflation unlikely if the line holds.
The article discusses reassessing the good neighbor policy and lend lease, noting complaints that U S spending disturbs South American economies and may burden small businesses. It cites Allied victories sinking Japanese ships, isolating Pacific bases, and comments on U S policy effects. Roy Bailey seeks Kansas state senate seat in district 29 with a call for strong governance. The governor probes reports of farmers facing reduced gasoline allowances tied to AAA aims, while cautioning against overreach by bureaucrats.
The article analyzes Hitler's seizure of Hungary as a mix of military strategy and political brutality aimed at securing Danubian access, protecting Romania oil fields, and consolidating Balkan control. It notes fuel shortages, refugee movements, and the Danube corridor as pivotal to his southeastern operations.
Dr R A Hunt spoke on fire insurance at the Kiwanis club. Maude Ellsworth urged funds to keep the Children's Summer Art Studio open every weekday. Alpha Delta Pi’s refinished their hall after a bathtub overflow caused plaster damage. Mrs Edwin Swope visits Topeka. Mr A B Weaver and Mrs Roy Creighton of New York return from Wichita. Business and Professional Women host a party at President Louise Nelson’s home.
About 8 750 are registered to vote in the spring election. Supt. R A Kent urged bonds for a new high school away from downtown to keep students from loitering in vacant public buildings. Other notes include sewing club plans and local sports results.
A collision at the corner of Massachusetts and Berkley streets involves two buggies with ladies aboard. Horses jumped clear from the harness. Also notes on a Japan talk, divorces, Republican primaries, and club activities.
The Balkan crisis remains fluid amid German moves in Hungary. Reports vary on Hitler’s occupation and Hungarian resistance movements. Russian successes may spur further anti Nazi action in the Balkans, though many Hungarians still align with Hitler, while others seek revolt.
Allied Headquarters in Naples announced Maj. Gen. Alexander M. Patch will command the U S Seventh Army formerly led by Lt. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. Patch previously commanded troops at Guadalcanal and New Caledonia and led forces into Guadalcanal to support the Marines’ defenses.
Mrs Alice Martin returned from Goodland to oversee business interests. Mr and Mrs Robert C Mitchell visited Kansas City. Dr and Mrs Stanley Flickinger and daughter Phyllis spent last Saturday in town. Mrs Mary Clemons hosted this week’s Monday Nightclub at her Willey home. Irma Hamilton and John Nixon Parker wed at the Ebright home with Rev H K Ebright officiating. The Parker couple reside in DeSoto where the groom works at Sunflower Plant and the bride is a DeSoto bank cashier. Rev Runyan and family are en route from Galveston, Tex. Alpha Chi Omega Guild met at Mrs Wiley A Keye’s home to plan a April 22 dinner at the Ebright home. Garden clubs hosted by Mrs A J Wise featured reports from Manhattan meeting and upcoming Junior Garden club sponsorship. Mrs Mabel Hartley attended. Mrs A J Wise hosted. Tea planned for April 13 at Mrs R J Zeidler’s home. The Leach family celebrated several anniversaries and a bridge party was held March 18.
Washington dispatch reports two House probes into alleged pressure on farmers to join federal agricultural programs under threat of military induction and loss of gasoline, farm machinery. GOP reps Rizley and Harness pressed the issue, citing draft deferment implications and coercive notices from local boards. Roosevelt signals possible policy on drafting young industry experts.
Topeka March 22 Coroner H A Alexander said no inquest would be held in the death of Mrs Rachel A Hearn unless more information was uncovered by police. He believed she could have been killed by an automobile. D W Hearn her husband said he found her lying in the street and a car was speeding nearby. Police Lt Al G Mader said he questioned that she had been killed by a motorist. STOVE EXPLOSION KILLS
In Topeka on March 22 Mrs. May E. Moody 76 died after a heating stove exploded and set her clothes on fire. Neighbors say she poured kerosene on embers in an effort to rekindle the blaze. She died in a Topeka hospital last night. She is survived by three daughters
Seventh Army Air Force dispatches say American land based planes disrupted the raid on Truk on March 15. Lieutenant Larson of Osage City Kansas, a Liberator pilot, reported his crew dropped all bombs before anti air fire opened. He described the enemy layout on the island as very impressive with warehouses and fuel tanks at the edge of Dublin, estimated to be as large as Emporia Kansas.
Washington reports the loss of the American submarine Scorpion, the fourth submersible overdue and presumed lost. The Scorpion, about 75 crew aboard, is listed missing in action under Comdr. Maximilian G. Schmidt, a native of unspecified origin.
Army officials probe casualties after a blast at Umatilla ammunition storage igloos in Oregon. Five or six missing are feared as Col. Buyers cites no sabotage and notes the depot spans about 10 square miles with buried igloos 400 feet apart.
An account of a risky P 38 fighter transfer to England across the North Atlantic via Labrador Greenland and Iceland. Lost in cloud near Iceland the formation was guided home by British Spitfires and Beaufighters after a harrowing landing in a fog shrouded airfield.
Radio listings for Wednesday and Thursday evenings detail a dense block of programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF WDAN and more, including Armstrong, Big Brother Club, Easy Aces, Love Ranger and Lov a Mystery. Notable entries feature news, orchestras, comedy, dramas, and special events with names like Jack Armstrong Fannie Brice Raymond Gram Swing Dinah Shore and Texas Rangers across multiple time slots. The long schedule emphasizes variety in mid-century radio programming with attention to local and national acts and chat shows.
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