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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1943

Page

4

Works and Faith: Ye Verse on Faith and Deed

A biblical quotation reflects on the idea that a person is justified by works as well as by faith. The text cites James 2 24 and emphasizes deeds alongside belief in religious salvation.

Government Advertising Bill Faces Newspaper Opposition

The Bankhead bill would let the government spend 30 to 35 million dollars on advertising space. Newspapers oppose it citing risk to press freedom and fear of government influence, preferring independent funding over donations.

Senate

Changed Roles As Allied Drive Liberates Tunis Prisoners

Allied assault into Tunis rapidly altered prisoner dynamics as Americans freed from camps and ships in harbor. Axis units retreating eastward abandon facilities, forcing new camps to house overflow prisoners. Allies plan swift guard and feed operations to curb enemy strength in Africa.

Tunis Rommel Tunisia Africa Afrika Korps

Senate debate over civilian production agency bill

Senate passed a measure creating a new government agency to oversee civilian production. Some members opposed, arguing there are too many agencies already and fearing ongoing clashes with war production bodies. The debate centered on civilian interests and administrative overlap.

Senate

Bickering Over War Effort Hurts Capacity Adjustments

The text argues that further wrangling will not aid the war effort as producers work to adjust capacity to meet all needs, warning that continued dispute could hinder efficiency and output.

Franco's Plea on Peace Hinted by Berlin Rome Pressure

Franco argues a stalemate ends the Spanish war and urges peace. Observers note two totalitarian leaders allied with him face peak tension since the war began, fueling suspicion that Berlin and Rome nudged his call for terms.

Franco Spain Berlin Rome

Written Off Axis Soldiers in Tunisia Reflect on Abandonment

The article argues Axis troops captured in Tunisia face harsh judgment as home governments withdrew air support and failed evacuations. It notes no Dunkirk scale effort to extract Germans and Africans, leaving many to surrender once the situation became clear.

Tu‘nisia Tunisia Dunkerque Africa

Congress Caught Between White House Pressure and Tax Fallout

Congress faces a dual risk as the White House pushes a tax plan and the public fears a two year tax burden. Lawmakers hesitate to oppose White House wishes and widen party rifts while avoiding voter backlash.

Congress White House Democrat Party

Gestapo Chief Himmler Scarred by Repeated Assassination Plots

The article notes that Heinrich Himmler survives repeated assassination attempts despite protective lapses in security. It suggests stage fright or bad luck, but emphasizes his apparent charmed life and the ongoing risk when he is targeted.

Himmler Gestapo

British Burma Fronts Test as Japanese Hold Ground

British forces in Burma are pressed back about 40 miles in recent weeks and may need to stand at the India border. The Japanese can be defeated in Burma with superior force and tactics, though jungle fighting favors the enemy.

Burma Bock India

Oldest Bailey Quip Sparks KC Kansan Exchange

In a Kansas City Kansan quip a reader asks who is the oldest Bill Bailey, prompting a quick, witty response from the newsroom and a brief exchange about names and longevity.

Bill” Bailey Kansas City

Churchill Visits Washington Signals Allied Unity in War Effort

The piece discusses Churchill's Washington visit as a sign of intensified allied cooperation after Tunisia, the strategy of defeating Hitler first, and the potential to push operations against Japan. It recalls 1941 Atlantic talks, praises Soviet assistance, and notes forthcoming heavy fighting as the Allies press to finish the Axis.

Churchill Washington North Africa England Atlantic Hitler Tunisia Moscow Mediterranean MacArthur Germany Russia Messrs Roosevelt Stalin Willibald Boroweitz Cap Bon Second Army Corps

Kansas Retail Meat Dealers Vice President Re elected

Roy Lawrence was re elected president of the Kansas Retail Meat Dealers Association at the twenty first annual convention held yesterday in Topeka. A heavy rain drenched Lawrence and nearby areas flooding streets and parks.

Roy Lawrence Kansas Retail Meat Dealers Association Topeka C. M. Sterling Kansas City Lawrence Riverside School House Fred Ellsworth Taperial Auction Club Madge Bullene Woman's League of the First Methodist Church Elizabeth Jacqmain Louisiana Street K. U M. U Memorial Stadium

Henley Women Host Tea For Chi Omega Members

Mrs. A Henley and Mrs. Warren Henley entertain this afternoon at Wychwood from four to seven a tea for members of a Chi Omega sorority. Miss Margaret Hodder spends the day in Kansas City Starr Glenn of Lecompton was in Lawrence on business. School will be in session all summer at the Lawrence Business college. The choir of the First Baptist church will give a sacred concert.

A. Henley Warren Henley Wychwood Chi Omega Margaret Hodder Kansas City Starr Glenn Lecompton Lawrence Lawrence Business College First Baptist Church

Fourth of July Preparations Under Commercial Club Action

Forty years ago the Commercial Club plans steps for the annual Fourth of July celebration. Col H L Moore travels to Leavenworth on business. M A Gorrill visits Kansas City for business. Prof C A Preyer and William Griffith return from Topeka. Fischer heads to Galena for Elks celebration. J R Woodward travels to Parsons for Sunday school convention. Edith Davis expected home from Chicago after organ study. Public school exhibit is open. Ed Riling goes to Topeka on business. J Hanson departs Denver after visiting Sam Usher. Salathiel electric railroad financing reported, plan to build this summer on the south side of the river.

Commercial Club H. L. Moore Leavensworth M. A. Gorrill Kansas City C. A. Preyer William Griffith Topeka Tte Fischer Galena Elks J. R. Woodward Lone Star Parsons Edith Davis Chicago Ed Riling J. Hanson Sam Usher Denver Salathiel Electric

Generosity Curbed By Canning Regulations

Under sugar canning rules gifts of home canned foods are limited to 50 quarts per person. Excess gifts and all sales require blue stamps from ration book No 2 at eight points per quart. Stamps must be turned in monthly. Sugar for home canning for sale requires OPA Form R-315. Sales must be reported to the rationing board by the 10th of the following month.

Douglas County Rationing Board

Prisoners Produce War Goods in 100 Prisons

The War Production Board says about 160000 inmates in over 100 state prisons are making war goods and foodstuffs. Contracts total $7,765,412 with Michigan penal institutions producing boiler suits and navy gear, and Oklahoma and DC inmates brick for forts and depots. Prison farms have expanded to 300000 acres under cultivation.

Washington War Production Board Michigan U.S. Navy Oklahoma District of Columbia

Flashes of Life Grants Shape Range Work in New Mexico

Rancher Floyd W. Lee describes Navajo women as better sheep herders than men. He cites their skill in tending newborn lambs while adjusting colorful skirts.

Grants N. M Floyd W. Lee

Soldier learns blank form 52 is death certificate

Boise Idaho report notes Staff Sgt. Alan B Citron of Philadelphia sought a form 5 at Gowen Field for signature then presented it to the dispatcher for medical treatment. He then learned form 52 is a death certificate.

Boise Ida Alan B. Citron Philadelphia Gowen Field

Portlad shipyard rivals set for national title clash

Mrs Hermina Strimska of Oregon Shipbuilding plans a trip to Pascagoula Mississippi to meet Vera Anderson of Ingalls Shipbuilding for the national title in a bold cross contest.

Portland Ore Hermina Strimska Velderette Champ Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation Pascagoula Miss Vera Anderson Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation

New Officers Elected at G A R Allied Societies Convention

Emporia May 12 officers announced for Women’s Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R. Edith Webb of Tiawatha presides. Ora Carter of Dodge City and Fern Long of Arkansas City named vice presidents. other posts go to Lula Clare Kansas City, Effie Mae McKee Kansas City, Nancy Kinne Topeka.

Emporia G.A.R Women's Relief Corps Edith Webb Tiawatha Ora Carter Dodge City Fern Long Arkansas City Lula Clare Kansas City Effie. Mae McKee Nancy Kinne Topeka Tadies Pearl Conder Girard Elizabeth Updyke Russell Hattie Jones Daisy McMullen Great Bend Federated Patriotic Societies J. Pair Mankato Virgie Hargrave Salija Blanche O. Dodds Lawrence Frances Slawson Iola Pauline Naylor McPherson

Baldwin News Notes scattered travels and a sudden death

Mrs. George Davis was called to Merriam for her grandson’s illness. Several Baldwin residents visited Kansas City and Arkansas City for family and church events. The community mourned the death of Mr. Gillispie after a heart attack near Black Jack. funeral at Wellsville Baptist Church.

George Davis Merriam Earl Martin Kansas City Clara Johnson Arkansas City Johnson Methodist Church Elmdale Mr. Johnson Lilla White Baldwin John Keohane Jack Salt Lake City Earl D. Sneary New Hampshire Methodist Conference U.S. Army Earl Scranton H. K. Ebright Betty Ebright Topeka Warren Cordell Edgerton Joseph Cornelius New York City E. Henon KE. B. Lucas Memorial Hospital Lawrence H. C. Howell Emporia Harry Barnett A. M. Gillispie Gillispie Iris O’neil Black Jack Wellsville Baptist Church Kenneth Ewing Wellsville Leonard Gillispie Ben Davison Colorado Springs EB. Buchner Colorado Emery Ray Wichita Stephen Thorne Pearl Valentine Willmore E. V. Allen

Kansas postmasters confirmed in senate vote

The senate confirmed Kansas postmasters including Alvin M. Johnson of Canton Herman D. Cornelien Hillsboro Albert Earl Elias La Crosse and Hugh W. Clemmons of Wadsworth in Washington on May 12.

Kansas Washington Senate Alvin M. Johnson Canton Herman D. Cornelien Hillsboro Albert Earl Elias la Crosse Hugh W. Clemmons Wadsworth

Price reductions set for meat cuts under OPA plan

Washington May 12 OPA issued new lower retail ceilings for beef veal lamb and mutton to enforce President holds the line policy. Cuts and processed hams see one to three cent cuts per pound with a 10 percent further drop on June 1 for subsidies. Large volume retailers face two class pricing and grades to deter hidden hikes.

Washington Office of Price Administration OPA Brown Kansas Nebraska Missouri

Kansas Governor objects to Hugoton gas pipeline plan

Gov Andrew Schoeppel urges postponing the proposed Hugoton gas line from Texas county Oklahoma to Blackwell until impartial surveys are completed. He warns the WPB and WPA may misallocate materials and cites abundant Kansas wells that could meet demand with only minor output withdrawal. He notes 22 unconnected wells and 60 shut in, with Hugoton open flow over 4.6 billion cf per day versus current need around 260 million cf. All Kansas seeks is a fair allocation.

Topeka Andrew Schoeppel Kansas Hugoton Gas Field Okalhoma J. C. Krug WPB War Utility Board Schoeppel War Production Board Cities Service Company Hugoton Texas County Oklahoma Blackwell Petroleum Administration For War

Attack on Fortress Wing Forces Beth to Fight

Beth Carter joins Major Brit Jackson aboard a Flying Fortress bound for a Pacific island. When two Japanese fighters appear, Beth faces danger, tests her training, and seizes control of a machine gun to defend the crew as the battle rages.

Beth Carter Brit Jackson Pacific Jackson Coast Artillery Beth Ae Ae Major Jackson Waaes Automobile Gunner Fort Des Moines

County official outlines wells to meet demand

Schoeppel told newsmen he avoids conflict with pipeline firms but notes current wells could satisfy the demand. He estimated the engineering studies he ordered would be finished within 30 days.

Schoeppel

More Suits Prepared Test Kansas Labor Law

Labor unions plan to file two additional injunction suits to test the constitutionality of Kansas new labor law. The A F of L and three railroad brotherhoods cooperate in one action. C I O plans another. Topeka hearings extended to May 17 before Federal Judge Hopkins. The law requires licensing labor agents, annual reports, and defines unfair practices.

Kansas City Kan Kansas James H. Barnes A. F. of L William Fox A.F.L C.I.0 Topeka Richard J. Hopkins

Radio Programs Schedule Highlights May 12 13

Radio listings show a dense lineup across WREN KMBC WDAF and others for Wednesday May 12 and Thursday May 13 with variety programs from Jack Armstrong to Bob Burns and stage acts. Major anchors include Sammy Kaye Lionel Barrymore Fannie Brice and Eddie Cantor with orchestras and news segments throughout the evening.

Wren Jack Armstrong KMBC WDAF London Lair WRIEN Western Echoes Fred Waring Orch Victor Borge Joseph Harsch Bower Ranger Keen Earl] Godwin Sammy Kaye Mrs. North Wren—Lum Abner Manhattan Story Tommy Dorsey MBC Dr. Christian Aca BC Lionel Barrymore Eddie Cantor Milton Berle Victory Band Parade Dut Sbere Raymond Gram Kay Kyser Gracie Fields Bobnnie King Gabriel Heatter Bernie Cummin Harry James RBC Texas Rangera Wren— Breese Bob Allen Muehlebach Or OWT Russ Morgan Ab Ween Nowe Neil Bondshu Midland Minstrels War Transportation Rudy Vallee Richard Harkness Texas Rangers New World Music Muate Tommy Tucker Ea EC —Onerant A.P Freddie Martins Office of War Inf Muehlebach Ju.p Boyd Raeburn

KU symphony, book reviews and lessons on air

KFKU schedule lists Wednesday at 9 30 KU Symphony Orchestra conducted by Karl Euersteiner. 9 45 This Is Worth Fighting For. Thursday 2 30 Book review Floods of Spring by Henry Bellamann reviewed by E M Hopkins. 2 45 Spanish lesson Maude Eliott instructor. 9 30 10 00 KU Brainbusters quiz program.

KFKU University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra Karl Euersteiner Henry Bellamann E. M. Hopkins Maude Eliott K. U. Brainbusters

Wanted Men and Women Who Are Hard of Hearing

Advertises a Simple home hearing test to restore hearing with Ourine Ear Drops. Claims risk free trial with money back if not improved. Encourages visiting Round Corner Drug Store for the product.

Round Corner Drug Store

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