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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1943
Page
4
Amchitka Air Base Deepens Aleutian Front
American forces have extended air power along the Aleutian chain with a base on Amchitka Island about 63 nautical miles from Kiska. Established last January but disclosed today, the installation increases raids on Kiska and tightens contact between the northern Pacific fronts amid improved protective measures for advanced units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleutian Island
Amchitkea Island
Kiska
Aleutian Chain
Northern Pacific
Amchitka
Axis Defeat in Africa Signifies Strategic Setback
The Axis loses Tunisia and Tunisia’s fall tightens Allied grip on North Africa widening Mediterranean control and pressuring Italy. The Russian push on the eastern front and possible Western offensive boost Allied momentum as the war trends toward decisive next moves and captive European peoples gain renewed hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axis
Africa
Bizerte
Tunia
North African
Mediterranean
Tunisia
Italy
Europe
Subsidy Plan in Washington Aimed at Lower Living Costs
Washington reports President endorses government subsidies to support essential occupations. Payments would bridge the gap between selling price and a fair return, keeping goods priced at a government desired level. Costs would be funded by taxpayers or borrowed funds, with unclear overall relief to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democrats Split on Fourth Term Challenge at Convention
The Republican National Committee launches a bid against a fourth term while the Democratic Committee delays commitment. Delegates at the national convention would theoretically pick the candidate, not the party. The Democratic party has not yet chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Democrat Committee
Democrat Party
Soviets Press New Allegations on Polish Government in Exile
The Soviet Union broadened its diplomatic campaign against the Polish government in exile by accusing Polish authorities of espionage inside Russia. The piece notes historical tensions from a time when Russia allied with Germany and faced Polish resistance, suggesting lingering resentments could fuel current charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Hitler Speech Declares Reich Secure Against Enemies
In a latest address Hitler claimed his efforts had made the Reich secure again against its enemies. Observers note this assertion offers little comfort to Germans familiar with the war fronts. The service Hitler provides is to create enemies no nation can fully secure against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Reich
German Reich
Italian War Gloom Deepens Among Unmoved People
Current war bulletins cast a shadow over Italians who feel stranded in a conflict they cannot influence. They distrust their ally and fear attacks from powers they wished to keep friendly terms with, amplifying national unease.
End of School Year Nears Amid War Time Shifts
Lawrence residents feel surprised as May begins with schedules and the educational calendar all moved forward due to the war. By June, traditional commencement month, new terms will be underway and terms already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althe
Lawrence
Reed expects fuel oil rules strengthened for next winter
Senator Reed says fuel oil regulations should be modified to assure adequate supply for next winter. He urges early action to avoid repeated delays from past experience and warns the government may miss key details if not pressed now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Whisky Creek Rampage Destroys Life and Property at Independence
Whisky Creek at Independence Kansas is notorious for flooding when full, causing destruction to lives and homes. The river’s surge affects residents, evacuations occur, and property damage is reported as waters rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence, Kan
Washington officials cited in farmer aid report critique
A Hill City Times quips that Washington bureaucrats distort a Harvard farming report by mixing it with selective letters, producing an apparently flawed conclusion. The piece uses a mock allegory of a cow and milk to satire government handling of agricultural issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harvard
Hill City Times
Alarm clocks shipped to England prompt wake up joke
A Kingman Journal item notes 10,000 alarm clocks were sent to England last week while Americans allegedly struggle to wake up. Bureaucrats quip about the American people’s slowness to wake, suggesting the shipment as a jab at U S punctuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Kingman Journal
Candidates Recast Bios As War Housing Project Births
The Madison News notes a shift in candidate bios from log cabin origins to claims of being born in war housing projects, reflecting a new generation framing their early lives. The piece juxtaposes old and new trope choices in political self presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison News
Modest Girl and Mouse Trap Quip Noted in Lyons News
The Lyons News quotes Paul Jones declaring a modest girl never pursues a man while noting a mouse trap never pursues a mouse, reflecting a witty proverb attributed to Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
The
Lyons News
Son Behold Thy Mother Sermon By Rev Fitzgerald
A Mother's Day sermon by Rev. Henry Fitzgerald former pastor of St Johns state church now at Holy Name church in opera extols maternal love as divine and transformative, tracing a mother's influence from cradle to grave and linking Mary to Christ's command on Calvary. Miss Lilla White of Kansas City and attendants listed after the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fitzgerald
St. John's State Church
Father Fitzgerald
Holy Name Church
Opera
Hall
Home
Earth
Mother
Angel
Christ
Bethlehem
Calvary's Cross
Calvary
Jesus
Mary
Lilla White
Kansas City
Gieneva Peck
Maude Stewart
Mamie van Landingham
Myrnice Morgan
Lora L. Leonard
J. W. Kirby
Local Meetings and Notices From Town Bulletin
The merchants bureau will hold its monthly meeting at 6 30 this evening at the Eldridge hotel. Various clubs including Co-Operative club, Villa Eden Community, So Sew quilting, American Legion Auxiliary, Pleasant Hour, and others schedule meetings this week. L D Hughes travels to Oskaloosa. the mercury stands 2 degrees above zero. The Elks state convention in Topeka May 4 and 10 features a large parade. Rooming house owners meet at KU to discuss housing. Riling and Stevenson seven back teams bowl tonight at the Elks club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Bureau
Pleasant Hour Club
John Levett
L. D. Hughes
Oskaloosa
University of Denver
Mercury
Elks
Topeka
Mwoay
Eustace Brown
University of Kansas
Riling and Stevenson
Elks Club
Douglas County men to join national army this week
Twenty five years ago four more Douglas County men left for the national army with departures slated for May 16. They will go to Manhattan for a course of instruction in technical subjects for skilled service branches. Mrs. E D Tetter of the University of Kansas home economics department will address KU women on the use of vegetable fats this afternoon. Professor E D Cressman of KU Latin department plans to leave after the summer session to accept a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
National Army
Manhattan
E. D. Tetter
University of Kansas
K. U
E. D. Cressman
Lawrence Daily Roundup of Local Events in Brief
Forty years ago C E Varnum of Vinland visited Lawrence while KU track left for Columbia Missouri. The Colorado Kansas debate set for Fraser hall next week. Charles Ziesenis expands tinshop to fill the entire room. The high school junior prom enade tonight at Eldridge hall. A few ripe strawberries found in Lawrence patches. Five wolf scalps brought to Pape Douglas County courthouse. Mrs Lizzie Shelton traveled to Kansas City on business. Mr and Mrs Ed Anderson and Ruth visited Pomona and Ottawa. Eggs three dozen for 12 cents today in Lawrence markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Varnum
Vinland
Lawrence
K. U
Columbia
Fraser Hall
Charles Ziesenis
New Eldridge Hall
Pape Douglas County Court House
Lizzie Shelton
Kansas City
Ed Anderson
Ruth
Pomona
Ottawa
Baldwin News Highlights Local Graduations And Visits
Mrs Harold McKibben of Wichita visits sister in law at Delta Tau Delta. Mrs Nelson Horn to Chicago. son Lester to receive commission as second lieutenant in Army Air Corps meteorology. Horns to attend Baker’s 85th commencement with their mother. Dale Martin of Olathe base visits Baldwin. drives with mother to Lawrence for dinner and show. Miss Ethel Caldwell listed as KU graduate May 17. Baldwin High School alumna. Mrs A M Hanks returns from hospital care. daughter Mrs Ralph Nicholson accompanies. Capt Don Black promoted. new address at Pestmaster, NYC. Dr Nelson P Horn to give Vinland rural HS commencement address May 21. AAUW Baldwin branch hosts senior reception for Baldwin HS and Baker Univ. program on Women’s eras. Baker house mothers luncheon features Grace Irwin and Mrs Harold McKibben. PEO Mother’s Day planned next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McKibben
Wichita
William M. Clark
Delta Tau Delta
Nelson P. Horn
Chicago
Lester Horn
Lester
Army Air Corps
Dale ‘Martin
Olathe
Baldwin
Dale
Earl F. Martin
Lawrence
D. Vincent
Sapulpa
Okla
Ray D. Vincent
Ethel Caldwell
University of Kansas
Baldwin High School
A. M. Hanks
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kansas City
Barnett
Ralph Nicholson
Birmingham
Ala
Hanks
Don Black
Don
Earl Black
Camp Hulen
Tex
Pestmaster
New York City
Vinland Rural High School
Carroll “McLaughlin
Catherine van Keuren
Geraldine Farr
Christine Reb
Gloria Schmittendorf
Joan Butell
Reb
van Keuren
A.A.U
Baker House
Pine Room
Dean Grace Irwin
Helen McCarroll
Edward J. Cragoe
Anna Kirby
Allied Victory in North Africa Marks Turning Point
The Allies claim a major advance in North Africa with Axis forces pressed along a 120 mile Tunisian front. Rommel and von Arnim are squeezed as British French and American forces coordinate a decisive victory with rapid Allied assaults and strong naval and air support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rommel
Afrika Korps
von Arnim
Bizerte
Dark Jungles Chapter XXX Barry Fielding Wins
Barry and Allison escape Renaldo with help from Mancha Suma after a tense standoff with Quiche rebels. Renaldo’s plan to claim the country is thwarted as Moncha Suma unveils his power, forcing a dangerous bargain. The dawn voyage ends with a fragile victory and promises of a new rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Fielding
Barry
Renaldo
Allison
Lila
Tila
Puerto Barrios
Miss Tonping
Chicago
Hall
Mancha Suma
Quiche
Santiago
Tony
Monocha Suma
Moncha Suma
Radio Listings for Saturday Evening May 5 and Monday May 10
A dense, station by station schedule of programs across KMBC WDAF WREN KMBC and others detailing shows such as Ghost Shift Navy Reporter Danny Thomas Show Boston Pops You Bet Your Life You Bet Your Life Crime Doctor and Lux Radio Theatre style lineups with times and host names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KMBC
WDAF
Cavaliers
Wren
Treasury
Falcon
Danny Thomas
Kmbc—Sanderson & Cromaith
Abie
Roy Porter
Boston Pops
Hobby Lobby
Edward Tomlinson
Bill Stern
John Gunther
WDAE
NBC
Talley
Frazier Hunt
Betty Rann
Church_ Page
Stan Kenton
Ray Pearl
Bob Allen
Statler Hotel
Wren—News
Jack Armstrong
London Laird
Fred Waring
Wren—Fighting Coast Guard
Ceilfing Unlimited
Lone Ranger
Blondie
Earl Godwin
Vox Pop
Cavalcade of America
Lun
Abner
Voice of
Firestone
Dr. I.Q. Wren
Screen Guild Players
Raymond Gram
Gracia Fields
Bonnie King
IKMBC
Gabriel Heatter
Phil Bite
Gordon McRae
Texas Rangers
Leo Reisman
Orch
Lou Breeze
Wren—Russiely Orch
Knmrbrc
Office of War Inf
Muehelbach
United Press News
Nell Bondshy
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Murray
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New York
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Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Kansas
United States of America
America
Baldwin News
Cap Bon
All Highest
Mussolini
Tr Duce
Rome
NEA Service, Inc
Optometrist
B. G. Gustafson
Wren—Newsa
Symphony
Era Report
Upton Cioise
Wren—Wake Up
Army Hour
Kmbcoa Rostelanets
Orc
John Tompkins
Green Hornet
Homer Rodeheaver
NBC Symphony
Drew Pearson
Jack Benny
Mary Ann Mercer
Charlie McCarthy
Walter Winchell
Jimmy Fidler
KMRBC
Fred Allen
Shaw
Dorothy Thompson
Goodwill
Qalf
Gahbriel Heatter
Momente Musicale
Joe
Venuti
Vesper Time
Nation
Freddie Martin
WDAFW
A.P. Newa
Gene Krupa
Russ Morgan
Muchlebacn
St Cowes
Ev ED
CS Sensiel
Taye
Church OF God
New Hampshire
R. P. Loudermitk
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