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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
4
A reflective line echoes Jeremiah 4 21 about the enduring sight and sound of the trumpet in ancient times, invoking a historical lament on warning signals and looming judgments. The reference frames a meditative moment on vigilance and fate through a biblical verse.
The United States foreign policy remains defined by Hull's general principles rather than specifics. The State Department head avoided concrete actions on Europe and stressed aiding wartime prosecutions while expecting postwar decisions to align with the established policy lines, including support for self determination and aid to pro war efforts.
The Nasi radio claims Hungary has resigned and that Horthy has empowered a former Hungarian ambassador to Berlin to form a new cabinet. The Germans operate a machine in Hungary to steer events with a purely incidental cabinet. This preview signals Balkan moves as German aims press ahead quickly, prolonging the war beyond German soil.
In parliament yesterday Prime Minister Churchill avoided binding interpretation of the Atlantic Charter. He said it expresses allied aims and allows necessary actions to fulfill them, but will not restrain Allies from pressuring Germany. Former Minnesota Governor Stassen, now in the Navy, will not campaign for the Republican nomination unless offered, and will remain in service under new War and Navy rules.
Premier Tojo told the diet that the war remains grave with no optimistic outlook. He said Americans have struck hard and will strike harder, urging greater home-front effort. Japan’s defense ring is shrinking as Allied advances expand from the Solomons, while a battalion of draftees faced mutiny and others gear for renewed resistance. War plant operators met to cushion contract terminations amid the war’s mounting strain.
A letter to the Prayer Editor argues prayer posture is a matter of choice not rule. Citing Jesus using various postures and Paul urging prayer with hands raised, the writer suggests kneeling or standing in prayer should hinge on circumstance and safety, not strict ritual.
The War Today notes British Prime Minister Churchill will discuss renewed consultation among the principal allies on applying the Atlantic charter in Parliament. While he avoided specifics, the piece highlights calls from many nations for clarification and self-determination remains the key issue amid inquiries from the Middle East and Far East.
A Lawrence column lists a youth hymn festival at First Christian Church for ages 10 to 15, a three act eighth grade play The Necklace, musical items by Lois Roy and Gwen Doley, and a dramatic club presentation The Millionaire. It notes a kidnapping near Cordley school, the Portia club meeting, a seed business sale, the Douglas County Draft Board closing, a court martial in the National Guard, and local civic appointments and musical faculty additions.
A mixed word puzzle shows a horizontal and vertical clue grid with military leader references and abbreviations. The fragmented list includes terms like Lt Gen, acetic items, dance steps, and chemical symbols, offering a dense but incomplete cryptic-style challenge.
The article discusses anxieties over the Atlantic Charter amid wartime developments. It notes Britain’s Times urging realism about dividing Europe into sovereign spheres and the need for agreement among the Big Three on ideals versus practical security and economic concerns. It mentions the Aberdeen proving ground and a Jinx tank destroyer action in Italy with a Silver Star award, and highlights the .50 caliber weapon's widespread use across services.
A 44 year old Troy man told the FBI he never heard of selective service and did not know World War I had ended. In Dover Palms a church jar now fills with steel pennies as parishioners correct the collection, while Seattle officers issue a jaywalking ticket to a woman who quips about her husband’s warning. Oklahoma City jurors omit the penitentiary spelling in sentencing notes, and Evanston reports the theft of five pre war girdles from an apartment laundry.
In Muskogee Oklahoma Senator E H Moore urged voters that electing Clark in Tuesday's election would end the fourth term movement. Clark a Republican faces Democrat W G Stigler in a nationally watched race as Sen W Lee O Daniel and Sen Alben Barkley campaign for their sides.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Wood travel to Marion Quebec to accompany the body of Miss Mary Bunker to Tonek a for burial. They will visit Grace and Flossie Durfee in Marion before heading to Richmond Virginia to see Wendell and Mrs Powell and plan a two week absence. Mr and Mrs Ralph Gilman returned from Fort Lauderdale Florida stopping in Kansas City to visit their son Harold. Mrs William M Clark spent Tuesday in Kansas City. About thirty Rebekah lodge members attended a School of Instruction in Wellsville at the Odd Fellows hall with Mrs Albert Williams as delegate. The men weapons items have been received at the official delegate event.
Army Ordnance fire repair crews accompany combat troops with full shop equipment. Two Ordnance guns in Italy and the Southwest Pacific can hit target at 3000 yards. Grenades for the Garand rifle include anti tank fragmentation and pineapple types.
Members of the Baldwin lodge welcomed new initiates Mrs Leo Williams and Miss Frances Bailey. Mrs L A Johnson was initiated by the Baldwin lodge. Tuesday Reading Club met at College Cafe Pine Room. Hopewell Country Club planned a pot luck luncheon and meeting at Mrs Earl Black. W J Adriance hosted a club meeting with Kenneth Edmonds assisting. Ben Bonebrake and Yale Wells received decrees at the Masonic lodge. Funeral Directors sub district tonight held dinner at College Cafe Pine Room with Harry Barnett and wife hosting. after dinner the group moved to the Barnett home for informal social time.
Out of town guests from Lawrence Ottawa Spring Hill Louisburg Osawatomie and Gardner plan a June Baldwin stake picnic. Mrs Claude Beeka spends her birthday in Kansas City. Chapter 1ef PEO officers meet for luncheon on Indiana street to plan the year. Baldwin Rotary Club hears Bouck Kansas Industrial Development Commission. Farm Bureau meeting at Mrs Jack Dillon home with Dorothea Schroeder agent teaching on Mends and Patches and noting the Home Demonstration Unit name change.
A Cleveland woman claims Dorothy Lamour's presence in war plants slowed production, while readers note money, tokens, and ration books affect purchases. The discussion critiques spending restraint and warns against cashing checks for unbalanced accounts amidst wartime economy.
The story of flying P 38 fighters from Iceland to the United Kingdom in early World War II. Major Weltman leads a conversion from transport to fighter, intercepting a German Kurier over Iceland. Lt Elza Shahan, in a P 38, shoots down the enemy craft and earns the Silver Star.
Charles Bradford McAlister born October 11 1862 in Springdale Kansas died March 13 1944 at George Brittian home near McLouth aged 81 years 5 months 2 days He spent youth with uncle Sam Thompson after parents death and outlived sisters Lucy and Virginia He was known for honesty and reliability as a workman Funeral service was at the McLouth Methodist Church with Rev Jra Brammer officiating and burial in Wild Horse Cemetery.
A detailed listing of radio programs for Thursday evening March 23 and Friday March 8, naming stations WREN KMBC WDAF KMBC WDAF and others. Programs include Jack Armstrong Big Brother Club News The World Today Newscasts Philharmony and Dinah Shore. Notable show blocks include Fighting Coast Guard The Aldrich Family Amos and Andy The Lone Ranger Masterpieces and university lectures.
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