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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1943

Page

4

A Merry Heart Lifts the Countenance in Proverbs Verse

A brief proverb quotes Proverbs 15 15 about a cheerful face coming from a merry heart and a broken spirit resulting from sorrow.

Rejection of Rumi tax plan followed by compromise bill

The house rejected the Rumi income tax reform rebalancing plan and a compromise bill was quickly passed. Republicans expect the main provisions to return in the senate for final passage. The clash highlighted political brinkmanship ahead of the national election and fears of double taxation on a burdened public.

House Senate Congress G.O.P

Axis forces retreating in Tunisia amid heavy Allied pressure

Report from the North African front notes American and French forces advancing in northern Tunisia. Some ridges and defensive positions remain, but continuous assault weakens Axis units. More heavy fighting is expected as bases and airfields come under artillery range for the final phase.

Tunisia Africa

Has Lewis Won and the Coal Strike Endgame

Secretary Ickes denies any explicit conditions in the John L. Lewis agreement to add two weeks of work. Reports of a secret deal are disputed while a six day mining week with overtime may raise coal costs and shift pay to miners, a point Lewis avoids commenting on.

Lewis Ickes John L. Lewis

Unclear outcome as coal controversy leaves big figure unresolved

The passage notes that the unchanged stance suggests the government will come to him and accept only that settlement, leaving unresolved who will emerge as the dominant figure in the coal controversy.

Possible Polish Communist Alternative in Soviet Russia

Izvestia editorial accuses the London based Polish government in exile led by General Sikorski of lacking popular legitimacy. The article hints Russia may back a new Polish communist body representing dispersed Poles, though its own legitimacy would depend on genuine popular support and national identity.

Poland Russia Izvestia Wanda Wassilewska Union of Communist Party of Poland London Wladislaw Sikorski Ers Axis UN Atonguer Sikorski

War Labor Board authority on coal settlement final say

Secretary Ickes states that final approval of any coal settlement rests with the War Labor Board. John L. Lewis insists he will not be bound by settlements involving the WLB and will not recognize its authority, though recognition by Lewis is not essential if the board holds the power.

Ickes War Labor Board John L. Lewis WLB Lewis

Axis Warn of Major Invasion Convoy From Gibraltar

Axis-sourced reports warn of a large invasion convoy leaving Gibraltar. They previously forecasted a movement that led to Allied occupation of Africa. The report is unconfirmed by Allied statements, yet suggests possible Axis awareness.

Gibraltar Africa

Universities vow to safeguard liberal education during war training setup

Officials at the University of Oklahoma, amid reorganizing for war training programs, pledge to protect liberal education. They argue this duty extends to all universities and should not be neglected.

University of Oklahoma

Allies Likely to Invade Sicily and Sardinia Soon

Axis fears Allied invasion of Sicily and Sardinia may begin before Tunisia is finished. Berlin claims voyage ships at Gibraltar, while Allied strategy focuses on hitting Axis points in Tunisia and reopening Mediterranean routes. Pantelleria expected to fall next, as the channel bottleneck hampers Axis shipping.

Axis Sicily Sardinia Gibraltar Berlin Africa Mediterrean Great Island Cap Bon Tunisia Sicilian Italy Balkans Mediterranean United Nations Britain United States Middle East South Africa England Egypt Hird Command Pantelleria

Fire escape work under way at Memorial Union

The installation of a fire escape at the Memorial Union building of the University of Kansas is underway and expected to finish around July 1. Thieves burglarized Peoples State Bank building, taking three typewriters. Mrs. Otto Barteldes hosted the Imperial Auction club, and Mrs. W. A. Pine hosted the Current Event club at its spring meeting. Miss Bessie Stout of Holton visits her sister Mrs. Earl Farris. The May dinner of the Business and Professional Women's club is set for Tuesday at the Presbyterian church. The University club plans a bridge evening with Rob ert Rankin and committee chairs. The Mother's League meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. C. T. Hough. The J. J. bridge club gathers tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Wallie Shields. Dr. M. T. Sadler hosted luncheon yesterday at the Colonial and hosted an informal high school dance at a friend's home. Attendees include Corrine Constant and others. Jonatha Dow completes a six day school term at Vinland, S. C. Stevenson and U. S. G. Plank return from a business trip to Warsaw, Mo. Irwin Hartley heads to Kansas City and then Chicago, Mo., to enter the Great Lakes Naval training school.

Memorial Union University of Kansas Peoples State Bank Otto Barteldes Imperial Auction Club W. A. Pine Bessie Stout Holton Earl Farris Presbyterian Church University Club Robert Rankin Mother’s League C. T. Hough J. J. Bridge Club Corrine Constant Wilma Miller Virginia Berry Annie Mitchell Dorothea Roberts Dorothy Clarke Dorothy Blackmar Jeanette Wagstaff Leona Baumgartner Laura Rankin Virginia Pendleton Elizabeth Shepherd Mary Brown Dorothy Stanley Bernice Cook Dorothy Higgins Elizabeth Dunkle Katie Strong Charlotte Cutter Jonatha Dow Robert Douglas Richard Snow Shaw Wichita Douglas Texas Lawrence Lawrence Smith U.S.N Olathé May Smith W. O. Flory Tonganoxle Charles Kassinger Smith Kenneth Jones Irma Jean Barbara Ann Sunnyside Norris Alberta Garner Walter Snow Garner Harold Banta Meriden Evelyn Backus William Martin Lorin Snow Max Rolin Leavenworth Marvin Thompson Lorens Godfrey Muriel Ford Alberta Ford Richard, Snow John Nottingham Memorial Hospital Russell Stewart Don Baker Lawrence Ward Marilyn Robert Rose George Smith Mary Jean McLouth

War bread contest winners announced by Lawrence women

Lawrence reports prize awards to Miss Faith Olmstead first and Miss Ethel Bryan second for making war bread. The third liberty loan oversubscription reached 6 888 900 with Douglas county raising 600 000. Mr and Mrs George T Wetzel hosted Glenn Moody before his army departure. P E O meeting at Mrs I J Meade’s home voted to purchase a liberty bond. Annie Mitchell and Virginia Berry plan a grub party.

Lawrence Bowersock Milling Company Faith Olmstead Ethel Bryan Treasury Department Douglas County George T. Wetzel Glenn Moody United States Army P.E.O I. J. Meade Annie Mitchell Virginia Berry

Free concert by Haskell band at Henry and Massachusetts

Forty years ago the Haskell local band offered a free Friday evening concert at the corner of Henry and Massachusetts streets. The Old and New club held its last meeting of the year Saturday at the home of Col and Mrs Leonard in South Lawrence. People noted various local travels and ceremonies including visits from Dan Reber of Eudora and W C Markham of Baldwin. The Clinton Methodist church nears dedication with pew accounts and plans for a new library draw interest from several architects while county commissioners met.

Haskell Henry Massachusetts Old and New Club Col Lawrence Topeka W. L. Burdick LeRoy Clinton Methodist Church Board of County Commissioners

Chilean Expanse and People Captured in a Travel Book

Benjamin Subercaseaux’s Chile, A Geographic Extravaganza from Macmillan surveys a narrow 2600 mile long country. The author, a Chilean, treats social and cultural variation with sympathy and a light touch as he explains geography from equator to Antarctic storms. Travel at home via literature under war conditions.

Chile Benjamin Subercaseaux Macmillan Company New York Panama Canal Equator Antarctic

Citizenship Granted to Four in District Court

Four individuals were naturalized in district court on Monday. Max Willer, born 1898 on the Isle of Fehrman, Germany, is a brick mason who arrived in 1901. Lilian Boggs Moore, born 1892 in Ramapatam South India, is a housewife who came from Halifax in 1921. Johannes Karl Holbeck, born 1599 in Pandrup Denmark, is a butcher whose name was changed to Carl Peter Holbeck yesterday. Wilbert Norman Mack, born 1915 in Lumsden Canada and residing on Route 1 Garnett, is a farmer who came to the U S in 1939.

Max Willer Connecticut Isle of Fehrman Germany United States Lilian Boggs Moore Tennessee Ramapatam South India Halifax Nova Scotia Canada Johannes Karl Holbeck Rhode Island Pandrup Denmark Carl Peter Holbeck Wilbert Norman Mack Garnett Lumsden

Kansas pilot Wins Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism

Lt. Ted M. Winzer of Topeka receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism in combat while operating from bases in India and the Middle East. He studied at the University of Kansas in 1936 37 and 1940 41 and worked in Topeka before joining the Army Air Corps.

Ted M. Winzer Topeka India Middle East Winter University of Kansas Army Air Corps

Morgenthau Thanks Newspapers for Gratitude

Secretary Morgenthau expressed sincere gratitude to the nation's newspapers for their support and coverage. He thanked editors and reporters for presenting government actions clearly to the public and promised continued cooperation with the press.

Morgenthau Washington

Treasury War Loan Campaign Backers Praised

The article lauds supporters of the second war loan drive for aid to the treasury calling their support invaluable and unparalleled in promotional history.

Pers

Local Boys Receive State Farmer Degree at Lawrence High

Billy Daggett and Earl Mitchell juniors at Liberty Memorial High School earn the State Farmer degree from the state Future Farmers of America. The honor, limited to two percent of members, reflects scholarship leadership and farming program quality. Daggett and Mitchell each lead sizeable farm projects, and Lawrence’s Jayhawk chapter counts 20 state farmers since 1981 while 175 chapters statewide total.

Billy Daggett Earl Mitchell Liberty Memorial High School Future Farmer Organization Daggett Mitchell Jayhawk Lawrence

Red Cross Home Nursing Conference Attended by Douglas County

A Red Cross home nursing conference in Atchison drew Douglas county chapter members including Mrs. Joseph W. Murray and three R N instructors. With civilian nurses being drafted for the armed forces the Red Cross emphasizes training home nurses to supply one in every family. Since January 1, 1942 the chapter has run 31 classes with about 500 women enrolled and plans summer sessions in the Community building. Lawrence women may enroll at the Red Cross office choosing morning, afternoon, or night classes.

Red Cross Atchison Douglas County Joseph W. Murray R. H. Beamer Eva Bourne R. N Ed Anderson Minnie Scott Lawrence

Fires Suppress Blaze Behind New Hampshire Street Address

Two small fires were extinguished by the fire department overnight. A trash fire in an alley behind 1635 New Hampshire Street caused no damage. A second fire at 1 45 this morning in the Had Brothers Motor Co lot at 1012 Massachusetts Street burned a small patch of floor covering.

New Hampshire Street Had Brothers Motor Company Massachusetts Street

Esther Leona Weeks Dies at 27 After Short Illness

Esther Leona Weeks born August 23 1915 at Vinland daughter of Raymond and Susie Love. Married Vernon Weeks April 8 1937 near Lawrence. Baptized at 13 in Church of Christ. Died April 12 1943 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by husband Gary son parents and seven siblings. Funeral from Rumsey funeral home April 15 with Rev Whaley of Kansas City. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery.

Esther Leona Weeks Esther Leona Raymond Susie Love Vinland Vernon Weeks Lawrence Church of Christ Lawrence Memorial Hospital Gary Raymond Love Grant E. Love Camp Young Calif Lee L. Love Camp Shelby James Love Lucille Tuckle Tonganoxie Eileen Love Rumsey Funeral Home Rev. Whaley Kansas City Oak Hill Cemetery

Valley Grove Camp Saga Continues In Guatemala Mine Plot

Barry and Allison reunite in a Guatemalan camp as they uncover a mining plot tied to Quiche Indians and a hidden cinnabar mine. Hall arrives back from a prior mission, suspects outside interests drive the operation, and the group follows a cart trail to a mine where many Indians work alongside two outsiders.

Barry Allison Tony West” “Pve Hall Jeff Hall Miss Topping Guatemala Quiche Hail Jose

Local visitors and helpers call on Stony Point households

Miss Marjorie Shuler of Excelsior helps Mrs. E D Wray with cleaning this week. Byron Shuck and Diana Sue of High Prairie along with others visited Jesse Deay and Ernest Wray homes. Bert Carrey of Lawrence visited Martin Holcom and Ernest Wray. Ed Rockhold of near Baldwin also called.

Marjorie Shuler Excelsior E. D. Wray Byron Shuck Diana Sue High Prairie Jesse Deay Ernest Wray Bert Carrey Lawrence Martin Holcom Anna Cripe D. A. Wray Lewis Churchbaugh Pleasant Grove Ed Rockhold Near Baldwin

Radio Program Schedule Highlights May 5 and 6

Radio listings show multiple stations KMBC WDAF WREN and others with names like Jack Armstrong Fred Warling Earl Godwin Lum and Abner and Tommy Dorsey. Evening blocks run from 5:30 to 11 30 with news orchestras and specials across May 5 and May 6 including Lucille Ball era shows and musical acts.

Wren Jack Armstrong Kmbc Reon Flandon Laird Wrenl KMBC WDAF Fred Waring Orch Victor Borge Joseph Harsch Wren—The Lone Ranger Keen Earl Godwin Sammy Kaye Mrs. North Wren—Lum Abner Manhattan Story Tommy Dorsey Dr. Christian John Freedom Lionel Barrymore Eddie Cantor Milton Berle KMIBC Raymond Gram Kay Kyser Gracie Fields Bonnie King Gabriel Heat Russ Morgan Neil Bondshu Midland Minstrels War Transportation Western Echoes Fred Warling Josephs Harsch N. Cloutier Bob Burns Mr. Keen John B. Kennedy Fannie Brice Lum Heart of America Aldrich Major Bowes Music Hall State Door Canteen Peece Rudy Vallee Raymond Gram Swing Moore Durante-Cugat March of Time Frazier Hunt Gabriel Heatter Harry James’ Orch Richard Harkness Roane Waring Texas Rangers New World Music Stan Kenton A.P Freddie Martins Aeres of War Inf Ee Spore -Muehlebach Wren Olp Boyd Raeburn

Community meeting announced for Stony Point district

The Stony Point district schedules a community meeting at the school house Friday evening May 28. Ice cream and cookies will be served. All are invited to attend and bring related pocketbooks of nickels and dimes.

Alva Rockhold E. D. Wray Mildred Mary Alice Amos Wrightsman High Prairie Lewis Cecil Dover Stony Point

Wanted Hard of Hearing Volunteers For Simple Test

Advertises a beatie home method test for hard of hearing people. Claims ringing and head noises from cerumen can be relieved. Promises money back if hearing does not improve. Promotes Ourine Ear Drops at Round Corner Drug Store and invites participation.

Round Corner Drug Store

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