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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
4
OPA Declares Nationwide Drive Against Pleasures Gasoline Use
High officials of the OPA say supplemental gasoline has been used for pleasure driving. A nation wide campaign orders curbs on long trips to race tracks resorts and other unessential travel. The A card ration caps such use as war needs grow. Citizens who conserve their gasoline aid the war program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Interview Report Adds to Mystery of Lewis Ickes Meeting
North American Newspaper Alliance correspondent Henry J. Taylor says John L. Lewis told him a 15 day return to work agreement with Secretary Ickes was reached Sunday morning. Mine union leaders reportedly reacted with surprise and anger as Roosevelt’s Sunday broadcast did not mention the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Ickes
Henry J. Taylor
North American Newspaper Alliance
Roosevelt
Canning Sugar Likely Allowed This Year Amid Ration Rules
The article notes sugar canning may be allowed but officials worry about making it too easy to obtain. It questions why ration books are tangled in the process since names and book numbers were recorded when issued and are supposed to be on file in rationing offices.
Axis Counterattacks Slow Allied Tunisian Advance
Axis counterattacks have delayed the Allied push in Tunisia but cannot halt it. Assaulting spearheads progress daily toward objectives while Axis retaliation weakens. Allied artillery will intensify by hitting multiple bases and airfields, increasing enemy demoralization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunisia
Missouri Legislature Back Bill For Research Council
Missouri lawmakers show support for a bill to create a legislative council and research bureau following Kansas example. The measure aims to improve lawmaking by providing organized analysis and data to inform policy decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Legislative Council
Research Bureau
Kansas
Troops in Tunisia Strive to Show War Is Not a Life Work
American soldiers in Tunisia attack the task with evident zeal. A serviceman says their drive proves the seizure of Tunisia is not a life work, framing their effort as temporary and purposeful rather than a vocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunisia
Birth Certificates Not Required for Most War Factory Jobs
The War Department stated that workers on government contracts, except certain air craft or secret projects, need no birth certificate to prove citizenship. Aliens need approval and for required proof, options include naturalization papers, honorable discharge certificates, or a two witness declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
United States
Army Or Navy District
Factory of Plant Protection
United States Army
Auxiliary Military Police
Obituary of Clyde Morton Parker in McLouth
Clyde Morton Parker born November 6 1888 near Ozawkie died April 24 1943 at his McLouth home aged 54. He married Doris Lewis October 18 1916 and worked as Santa Fe train control adjustor. He returned to care for his mother and helped wire the Methodist church three years ago. Survived by wife two daughters a granddaughter a grandson a sister and three brothers. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist with Rev. W M Rogers officiating burial in McLouth Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Morton Parker
Columbus
Cynthia Parkes
Ozawkie
McLouth
Doris Lewis
Santa Fe Railroad
Methodist Church
Pueblo
Colo
Helen Richardson
Excelsior Springs
Muriel Harbaugh
Denver
Shaver
Wichita
John
Topeka
George
W. M. Rogers
McLouth Cemetery
Salina Faces Meat Shortage Warned by Carlson
Rep Frank Carlson arrived in Salina from Washington to hear Mayor Ed Morgenstern say the city would be out of meat within 24 hours. Carlson telegraphed OPA Director Prentiss Brown seeking immediate aid as Salina’s wartime population growth strains supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Frank Carlson
Kansas
Salina
National Capital
Ed Morgenstern
Carlson
OPA
Prentiss Brown
Bond Drive Surpasses Quota in Topeka War Effort
Kansas second war bond drive reaches 66,705,952 dollars, about 17 million over the original quota, reflecting strong public support in Topeka and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Bulgaria on edge as new unrest stirs Balkans
The war era rumor mill reports 700 Bulgarians arrested after May Day demonstrations in Sofia. King Boris is said to have fled the capital amid claims of anti Hitlerite sentiment and a possible Balkan upheaval with Hungary also cited as unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
Balkans
Turkey
London Daily Mail
Sofia
Boris
Berlin
Athanas Panteff
Hungary
Germany
Hitler
Ferdinand I
The
Fox
Prince Ferdinand of
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Vienna
Ferdinand
Fuehrer
Europe
United Nations
Lawrence Chamber to Move to New WREN Building
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce signs a lease to occupy the basement of the new WREN building between June 15 and July 1. The tenth annual Music Week Festival opens Sunday with programs at area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Chumer of Commerce
WREN
Lawrence
H. T. Jones
Great Bend
Don A. Kendall
Kendall
C. A. Hemphill
Ruth Emerson
Vivian Lavery
Marie Hunter
Bernice Hunter
Lena B. Funk
Margaret Kelsall
Swift
Birth of Laura Julia to Mr and Mrs Bangs
The Bangs couple announce the birth of a daughter named Laura Julia. In sports, the Kansas University track team defeated Kansas Aggies 74 to 35 in a dual meet. Captain Paul O Leary of Lawrence High School won the fifty yard dash in class A at the interscholastic meet at the University. Prof Leon Flint of the University of Kansas journalism department has been appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Bangs
Laura Julia
K. U
Kanas Agpies
Paul O'Leary
Lawrence
C Lass
Leon Flint
University of Kansas
Local Notes From Ouaien And Nearby Areas
Walter Edmondson baggage master at the Santa Fe depot visits in Ouaien Texas. Charles Coleman’s horse escaped near Vic Johnson’s while he attended the Odd Fellows. Coleman has searched for the animal. The Eagles installed a new piano. Judge Oscar Learnard traveled to Kansas City. R J Willis of Lone Star visited Lawrence. R Stubbs returned from Chicago. Will Spalding traveled to Emporia for business. Library board narrowed six architects to four candidates for further review. Dan Dahlene suffered a finger injury from a rope. County commissioners invite the commercial club to oversee the July 4 courthouse cornerstone event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Edmondson
Santa Fe
Ouaien
Tex
Charles Coleman
Vic Johnson
Coleman
Eagles
Oscar Learnard
Kansas City
R. J. Willis
Lone Star
Lawrence
R. Stubbs
Chicago
Will Spalding
Emporia
Library Board
Dan Dahlene
Yeaterda
Commercial Club
Court House
Puzzle Word List and Clues From Old Newspaper Page
Column of crossword style clues listing 1 across to 59 with items like water body 9940 square miles and Russian city. includes language, geography, and general knowledge prompts across multiple categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Reporters Face Dangers Covering War
Editor and Publisher tally shows 12 American war correspondents killed and 55 wounded or injured overseas with 28 captured or interned after over three years of coverage. Three have earned decorations: Vern Haugland Silver Star, Leo S. Disher Purple Heart, Henry Gorrell Air Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Haugland
Associated Press
Leo S. Disher
United Press
Henry Gorrell
Rains Break Drouth Across Northeast Kansas
Generous rains overnight broke a spring drought in northeastern Kansas while southern and western areas stayed dry. One to two inches fell in the upper Blue River valley with St Joseph 1.37 inches Concordia .67 Topeka .49 Kansas City 25 Geneseo .22. Weatherman S D Flora said the moisture would boost crop growth and aid victory gardens. Western Kansas wheat still needs rain and temperatures ranged from 38 to 94 across the region with no frost expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Blue River Valley
S. D. Flora
St. Joseph
Concordia
Kansas City
Geneseo
Flora
Victory Gardens
Phillipsburg
Goodland
Baldwin News Highlights Local Visits and Obituaries
Baldwin residents report visits from Runyans and McIntyres in Baldwin and nearby towns. Garnett native Florence Kirkpatrick dies after a brief illness, with four children surviving. Local church dinners, Needlecraft and Red Cross activities, and Baker University commencements noted. Hospital updates include Dr. Elisabeth Bentley recovering from a broken hip. Journal-World circulation ~35,000.
Eudora Churches and Local Social News Brief
In Eudora the Builders Sunday school class enjoyed a social evening with Rev H Reifschnieder leading a discussion on the origin of the Christian church. St Pauls Evangelical plans National Home and Family Life week observance next Sunday. Youth fellowship meets for business and devotion. Women’s Guild hosts a special Mother’s Day program Thursday. Miss Della Harvey visits her mother Mrs Tom Harvey from Chicago. Catholic parochial school children gave a program Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs E S Flint sold their store building to Mrs Lorene Fisher of Wamego with possession May 15 while planning to move to Washington. Attending a Spalding concert at Kansas University were Mrs C B Johnson, Mrs H Reifschnieder, Mrs J D Adams, Miss Jean Henderson and Miss Marjorie Foulkers. Mrs Ray Long was hospitalized in Lawrence with throat and lung infection but improving. Mr and Mrs Veral Neil hosted a dinner for the 41st wedding anniversary of his parents and related family milestones. Mr and Mrs Harry Warmker and family and Mr and Mrs Ralph Wichman visited Dayton Mo with kin. Cpl Howard Laughlin, stationed at Chillicothe Mo, reports knee infection from a thorn. Salem Evangelical Women’s Missionary Society to meet with Mrs Lena Cochran in Lawrence Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders
H. Reifschneider
Origin
Christian Church
Rev. Reifschneider
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
St. Paul’s Church
Lorene Fisher
Wamego
Fisher
Flint
Washington
C. B. Johnson
J. D. Adams
Jean Henderson
Marjorie Foulkers
Albert Spalding
Kansas University
Ray Long
Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Veral Neil
Fred Schlegel
Oscar Broers
Schlegel
Cpl
Howard Laughlin
Chillicothe
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Salem Evangelisial Church
Lena Cochran
Many Kansas Farmers for Repeal of the AAA Laws
Kansas farmers urge repeal of the Agricultural Adjustment Act with letters to Congress. Senator Capper cited Riley county letters calling for complete discontinuance and Washington county requests for refunds on penalties from the 1941 and 1942 wheat crops. A supporting letter from William L. Jungdahl of the Kansas state commission of revenue and taxation was also submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kansas
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
National Farm Program
Arthur Capper
R-Kan
Senate
Capper
Congressional Record
Riley County
AAA
Washington County
William L. Jungdahl
Kansas State Commission of Revenue and Taxation
Secret mining plot leads to coastal shipment plan
Three men pursue a Guatemalan Quiche village conspiracy over ore roasting and silver loading. Barry, Allison, and Hall trail evidence from a letter secured from the Guatemalan government while Renaldo, a driven figure, is suspected of aiding the operation. The trio plans to corner a dangerous scheme before it sails at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Barry
Hall
Arry
Tony
Chichicastenango
Renaldo
Union Pacific Tops 1942 Railroad Safety Ranking
Union Pacific earned the lowest employee accident frequency among large class 1 railroads for 1942, with 3.32 casualties per million man hours from 141,691,000 hours worked. Chesapeake and Ohio was second at 4.23 and Norfolk and Western third at 4.26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific Railroad
National Safety Council
Union Pacific
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Copernicus Quadricentennial Meeting Set at NW Missouri
Maryville Missouri May 6. The quadricentennial of Nicholas Copernicus the Polish astronomer will be celebrated by scientists from Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Missouri in a meeting at the Northwest Missouri State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copernicus
Maryville
Nicholas Copernicus
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Northwest Missouri State Teachers College
Radio Listings for Thursday and Friday Evening May 6 7
Radio schedule fragment lists programs across KMBC WREN WDAF with times from 5 30 p m to 11 45 p m including shows like Jack Armstrong Victor Borge Easy Aces Lone Ranger and The Playhouse. It also notes Friday May 7 with Keep Working The Lone Ranger and a KU roundtable on Alaska with Edwin S Abels and Lowell R Lauden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Jack Armstrong
KMBC
Midland Minstrels
WDAF
War Transportation
Western Echoes
Fred Waring
Victor Borge
Joseph Harsch
N. Cloutiler
Bob Burns
Mr. Keen
John B. Kennedy
Fannie Brice
Earl Godwin
Wren—Lum
Abner
Heart of America
Aldrich
Major Bowes
Music Hall
Rudy Vallee
Raymond Gram
Moore-Durante-Cugat
Gracie Fields
March of Time
Frazier Hunt
Gabriel Heatter
Harry James’ Orch
Richard Harkness
Roane Waring
Texas Rangers
New World Artiste
Stan Kenton
Orc
Lew Diamond
Ore
A.P
Freddie Martins
Orch
Office of War Inf
Muehlebach
London Laird
Kate Smith
Wren—Parker
Your Navy
the Playhouse
Gang
Rex Stout
Elmer Davis
Lou Breeze
Joe Venuti
Tommy Dorsey
Ray Benson
KRPKU
School of Fine Arts
Mattia Crumrine
University of Kansas Roundtable
Alaska
Edwin S. Abels
Kansas
the Outlook
Lowell R. Lauden
Baldwin High School Plans May 19 Commencement
The senior class of 37 at Baldwin High School will hold commencement exercises on Wednesday evening May 19. Prof Hiram Weld of Baker University will address the graduates. The baccalaureate sermon accompanies Baker University services on Sunday morning May 16. The graduate list includes Clare Adriance Keith Adriance Leland Breithaupt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin High School
Hiram Weld
Baker University
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Pittsburg
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Robert C. McIntyre
Sara Catherine
Robert C., Jr
Baldwin
Florence Kirkpatrick
Garnett
Kirkpatrick
P.e.co
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Hazel Pullman
Sage Kirkpatrick
Ramona Kirkpatrick
Zoe Howell
Charles E. Stephens
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Ottawa
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William C. Rice
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Clyde Brewster
Ebright
Gilbert Kapelle
William Earl
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Bethany Hospital
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Bentley
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