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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1943

Page

4

Called Unto Liberty Galatians Verse Quotation

A brief religious excerpt cites Galatians 6 13 urging brethren to use liberty with love and serve one another rather than indulge the flesh.

Punishment ideas stir debate on war effort penalties

The text argues that punishing actions hindering the war effort via seizing employers' property targets those pressuring government control of coal and other industries. It suggests some striking workers back broader state takeover plans and calls for correcting who is actually punished.

Allies Push Through in Tunisia as German Defenses Falter

American forces seized Mateur after German caving on a front sector in Tunisia, severing the Bizerte Tunis link. Axis troops withdraw to last mountain line as Allied momentum grows amid heavy losses and strained morale.

Tunisia Mateur Bizerte Tunis Rocking Sea

Ickes as Mine Referee in Wage Talks Under Scrutiny

Reports from New York claim Secretary Ickes has already sided with John L. Lewis on miners pay, while negotiations for a new wage contract were to be conducted during a two week truce. Observers warn a prearranged settlement would show the referee and one party speaking alone.

Ickes Roosevelt John L. Lewis New York Lewis United States

Leader’s Arrogance Stirs Debate Over Power and Agreement

The report questions how Lewis used force to match the nation’s chief executive and alleges secrets behind a strike, suggesting Lewis may have won while appearing to lose. The piece notes disbelief without solid proof and doubts Lewis’s claim of power.

Lewis

Less Rainfall Warns on Kansas City Crop Prospects

Weather officials in Kansas City report rainfall this year is below the levels seen in the drought years 1934 and 1936. Forecasters note possible subsoil moisture may offset some losses, but farmers still need regular rain for crops in the region.

Kansas City

Steel Costs Up and 48 Hour Law Impact Questioned

Steel mill operators claim payrolls will rise by 100 million dollars due to the 48-hour law yet production will not increase proportionally since plants already run at 99 percent capacity. They warn a high price will be paid for that marginal 1 percent if the country gains it.

Supreme Court Reverses Itself on Free Speech Issue

The Supreme Court reversed itself on a freedom of speech matter. The piece argues that frequent readjustments by government bodies curb freedom and that the Court’s instability and readiness to review its rulings undermine certainty in turbulent times.

Supreme Court of the United States

Green bug infestation threatens Texas Oklahoma and Missouri crops

The green bug is reported severe in wheat oats and barley across Texas Oklahoma and Missouri with Kansas awaiting more details. Historically the pest reduced yields and now allies with Axis efforts as farmers are urged to feed both U.S. and allied nations during the war.

Texas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Axis United States

El Dorado Times on News Tactics Versus Old Time Field

The El Dorado Times critiques the Atchison Globe for urging readers to bring in news rather than seek it. The column blames Washington bureaucrats for a shift toward passive journalism and questions the efficacy of modern reforms. It contrasts with the old ready-to-go approach.

Atchison Globe United States el Dorado Times Washington

Lawrence Discovers New Bootlegger Amid Prosperous Times

Lawrence, known for gentleness and culture, retains its ladylike charm while defense plant growth sweeps in. The town has just picked up a lady for bootlegging, according to the Pittsburg Headlight.

Lawrence Kansas Pittsburg

Mateur Gain Threatens Bizerte as Allied Advance Races

In a war front dispatch the capture of Mateur, a key Tunisian railway hub near Bizerte, signals renewed Allied pressure. The push aims to isolate Bizerte, with Franco American forces moving along the coast toward the port and the harbor complex described as the “Gibraltar of France.”

Bizerte Mateur Ouion Tunisia Gibraltar France Bay of Sebra Bizerte Lake

Local News Briefs From Lawrence And Nearby Towns

The second district publishers meet in Lawrence on Saturday. Dick Williams begins a business trip to Cleveland Ohio. Howard Sutherland hospitalbound after an operation. University of Kansas final exams set for early June. One hundred seventy eight KU students to receive degrees at commencement. Several residents travel to Topeka and Topeka events noted. KU track to host Kansas Aggies at Manhattan. KU baseball defeats Emporia Normals 9 to 0 with Slawson and Bunn pitching. Hugo Wedell officiated the game.

World Murray Dolph ‘Simons Massachusetts Street Lawrence Kansas Adva Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc New York West 44Th St Chicago North Michigan Ave Kansas City West 10Th St Associated Press Audit Bureau Dick Williams Cleveland O. Howard Sutherland Board of Education Memorial Hospital University of Kansas Douglas County Fred Olmstead Charles Schilling J. H. Stone Marcella Olmstead Topeka L. N. Flint University Women’s Club Nee Myers All Fred Bremer Bridge New Hampshire Street Masonic Temple Clifford Wilbur Avcane Aviation School Baetley Alis E. F. Engle Ruth Garvin Manhattan Lupton Frank Strickler Emporia State Normal Andrew Schoeppel Karl Noll Franklin House K. U Kansas Aggies Manhatta Emporia Normals Slawson and Bunn Hugo Wedell

Kanaga Son Arrives Safely in England

Twenty five years ago Mrs. Clara Kanaga announced the safe arrival in England of her son Lieutenant Clinton W. Kanaga who led the debarkation oficer. Under H B Ober a full survey of the Douglas county labor scene was ordered by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. A D Weaver John Neville and Will Hoadley were in High.

Clara Kanaga England Clinton W. Kanaga H. B. Ober Douglas County Lawrence Chamber of Commerce A. D. Weaver John Neville Will Hoadley

Forty Years Ago In Town News Highlights

The strawberry raisers concede the early crop is ruined. Alpha Tau fraternity will occupy Ross Woodward’s forthcoming house at Vermont and Adama. A. Henley trades a new car for a smaller one. The Fraternal Aid Union building strike has been settled. Easter rain issues eased. May term district court opens with a light docket. Carl Fischer and William Newmark visited Osage City. Supt. H B Peaks leaves for a business trip through Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Alpha Tau Fraternity Ross Woodward Vermont Adama Street A. Henley Maine Fraternal Aid ‘Union Carl Fischer William Newmark Osage City H. B. Peaks Wisconsin Minnesota

Baldwin Social News Highlights Local Notables and Events

A wide round of Baldwin social notes covers visits by Dr. Nelson P. Horn in Kansas City and Miss Lilla White in Baldwin. Attendees at Delta Tau Delta and Alpha Chi events include Miss Marilyn Swedburg from St. Louis and Paul Collins of Burlington. Engagement announced for Gertrude Gray and Gerald Hartman with a Towanda wedding planned May 21 at the Methodist church.

Nelson P. Horn Kansas City Lilla White Baldwin Gleneva Peck Marilyn Swedburg St. Louis Alpha Chi House Delta Tau Delta Swedburg William M. Runyan Pittsburg Alfred C. Runnyan Theodore Runyan Independence Thedore Runyan Armed Forces Paul Collins Burlington Ill Wendall Robinson David Barbara Jean Alta Vista Colo Robinson Baker Lois Aul William G. Deel Jimmie Alfred E. Leach Ottawa Leach Eorge Robertson Cottonwood Falls Jennie Mossman Zeta Tau Alpha Rose K. Case Ossman Washington, D. C Glenn Nutter Salina Manhattan Eileen Roberts Grace Derby Kansas State College Margaret Claire Leitaker Chicago Barbara Murray Lee Lewis the Baptist Church Fillmore Anna Lewis Loren Baker and Sons A. E. Ayers Toneka A. M. Hanks St. Joseph’s Hospital Ralph Nicholson Birmingham Ala City J. S. Hockensmith Methodist Towanda Gray Horn Hartman University of Kansas John Wellborn

Eudora School to Stage Kay and Gerda Operetta

The Eudora grade school presents Kay and Gerda at the high school auditorium tomorrow at 8 pm. Cast includes Gerda Shirley Rosenau Kay Jimmy Weidensaul Snow Queen Kay Kerwitz Robber Girl Jean Beadleston Robber Captain Robert Reifschneler and many others with large choruses of Snowflakes Loyal Cook Angels Urchins Women and Children among the lines.

Eudora Kay Gerda Shirley Rosenau Jimmy Weidensaul Kay Kerwitz Jean Beadleston Robert Reifschneler Mary Ann Kidd Beverly Westerhouse Witch Maxine Miller Batman Lloyd Divine Rose Janet Hahn Bonnie Petsch Marlene Mohler Gloria Taylor Donna Donlay Charlene Berry Barbara, Flanigan Mary Lou Buckman Joyce Stapleton Beatrice Bell Ruth Reifschneider Wanda Buecker Dorothy Shelton Carol Joyce Bond Joann Crawford Loyal Cook Joan Petsch Jackie Watson Sammy Lou McCormack Beverly Broers Kathleen Cluchy Betty Ann Beck Barbara Jean Johnson Robbers Jack Murphy Bud Winch Charles Irwin John Nieder Bobby Berry Howard Teltzel Bobby Woodard Kenneth Hearron Velma McKenzie Jean McAtee Betty Berry Rosalie Hearron Maxine Dennison Wilma Pricer Violet Opalka Doris Bignell Ruby Becker Betty Nusser Joyce Lee Urchins Albert Levellc Bobby McCormack Royce Lee Leon Johnson Luther Goldsby Clifford Donlay Donald

Classified ad outreach for Journal-World repeats nationwide

The Journal-World explains its 96-cent classified ads are printed over 42 000 times and directs readers to call 22 for an ad taker, indicating broad distribution and a central contact point for placing ads.

Journal-World

Barry and Allison Rescue Mission in Jungle Prologue

Barry Fielding continues on a perilous jungle trek toward Allison after Lila leaves for Puerto Barrios. He tracks a trail through Quiche territory, fights fatigue from fever, and discovers guards at a hidden estancia. He and Tony ambush the sentries and enter the hut seeking Allison in a tense setup.

Lila Barry Barry Fielding Tony Allison Ramon Renaldo Puerto Barrios Estancia Quiche Mancha Suma Theopen

County to dig drainage ditch near Belvoir bridge

The county engineering department will dig a drainage ditch a half mile east of the Belvoir bridge over the Wakarusa to divert runoff from two farms to a creek. The commissioners will also grade and surface with crushed rock a parking area at Appanoose cemetery along the south county line where a county road runs by.

Clinton Township Belvoir Bridge Wakarusa Appanooge Cemetery

Radio Programs Tuesday Evening May 4 Listings

Radio schedule lists WREN KMBC WDAF programs from 6:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. with shows like Jack Armstrong This Is Your War Western Echoes Newscasts Fred Warings Orch Lum and Abner and Bob Hope among others. Also notes Wednesday May 8 evening line up and special programs including Uncle Remus story and music rehearsal later.

Wren Jack Armstrong WDAF KMBC Midland_ Minstrels Wren—Newea Fred Waring Orch Lawrence H Band Joseph Harsch Joe Rines Earl Godwin John B. Kennedy Johnny Wren—Lum Abner Joanne Taylor al Jolson Treasure Chesser Wren—Duffy’s Burns and Allen Fibber McGee Bob Hope Gracie Fields Red Skelton Frazier Hunt Gabriel Heatter Harry James Stan Kenton Texas Rangers Muehlebach Landon Laird Wren—Newa Western Echoes Victor Borge Lone Ranger Mr. Keen Sammy Kaye Orb Mrs. North Manhattan Story Tommy Dorsey Christian John Freedom Chick Floyd N Orch Mexico Owil Russ Morgan Neil Bondshu Uncle Remus John E. Hawkins Department of English Mattie Crumtine E. Thayer Gaston Department of Music Education

Oskaloosa Community Notes Highlight Events and Appointments

Oskaloosa community items cover William Lambertson's courthouse address on postwar planning, library reports, book and magazine donations, a May 12 music festival at the auditorium, and a Florist window playlet by students. Social visits, lodge and club activities, Masonic and Shrine events, and local schooling changes are also noted along with several residents moving, traveling for work, or receiving medical care.

William P. Lambertson Fairview Incentive Hen Merls FSA A. C. Wilson George Sands D. M. Stevens Mary Ida Goss Billy Gabel Ken Goss Do. M. Smail Elmer Boyd Grant Wathena R. R. Slagel Ernie Felts Eudora Army Foods Lawrence Cannery William Johnson Jordan Mont Enoch Fish Daryl Frandle Wichita Oskaloosa Chapter O. E. S Topeka Dorothy Gabel Missouri Claire Rogers Lony Kate Drumming Kansas University Hospital Kansas City Roy. Johnston B. P. Davis Masonic Temple Joseph Brown California Elmer Partridge Fay Brown Maud Hawk Fidelis Methodist Sunday School Mildred Baer Emma, Larner Mary Roberts Naomi Johnson Erie H. L. Johnson Ida Worswick L. E. McCoy Jean Martin McLouth Stevens Sadie Anderson Miss Anderson Perry Harold Edwards Roy McKay Emory Cox American Legion Adelaide Johnston

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