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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
4
Capture of Nazi General Von Arnim Caps North Africa Victory
Allied forces completed the mop up of Axis troops in Tunisia after Von Arnim and his men moved to Cap Bon. German efforts to regroup were nullified by Allied air power destroying ships bound for a Dunkirk-like relief. The retreat halted, and the entire Axis army in the region was effectively captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von ‘Arnim
Tunisia
Rommel
North Africa
von Arnim
Cap Bon
Fuehrer
Submarine Battle Loses Four Ships in Atlantic Encounter
London reports a clash between westbound Atlantic convoy escorts and a large wolf pack. Four submarines were destroyed and six more probably destroyed amid ongoing fighting over several days. The source notes uncertainty about enemy strength and losses but says the battle boosts Allied learning against the undersea menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Atlantic
After Liberation Tunisian War Zone Faces Huge Cleanup
In Tunisia the people face a vast postwar cleanup as harbors are clogged with sunken ships dock installations shattered by bombs and streets lined with ruined buildings. Reconstruction will be slow but Allied help may hasten reopening of harbors roads and docks needed for normal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cele
Tunisia
North Africa
War updates show Allied progress and tough spots worldwide
The report notes Burma and possibly China as current hard spots where the Allies struggle. It cites success in Africa against the Axis, MacArthur’s advances in the southwest Pacific, American outposts pushing in the Aleutians, and improved Soviet performance on the European front as troops and supplies move across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
China
Africa
MacArthur
Southwest
Pacific
Aleutians
Atlantic
Allied navies dominate seven seas amid growing Allied momentum
Pacific forces show dominance while British Burma defenses may retreat toward India. Supplying China to counter Japan remains unresolved with critical problems shrinking. As issues lessen, Allied resources can focus on the remaining challenges to beat Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Seven Seas
Burma
India
China
Defeat in North Africa Shocks Axis Forces
The rapid Allied victory in North Africa crushed Axis troops and led to mass surrenders. German units abandoned organized resistance, with many surrendering to Allied troops and war correspondents on Cap Bon as the war neared its end for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Cap Bon
Daniel de Luce
Associated Press
Coal strike may continue without renewal after truce
Washington observers foresee the two week truce ending with no renewed agreement in sight. They expect mines to stay in operation while John L. Lewis keeps his feud alive, avoiding a full showdown for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Last Axis Forces Routed After Prolonged Africa Battle
Axis detachments inland faced encirclement with no escape. Allied forces gradually crushed armed resistance on the African continent, delaying only briefly before achieving control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Axis leaders fear attack in western Europe
Axis leaders remain wary of a possible Allied strike on western Europe as forced labor in conquered lands goes toward fortification. Yet reports from Africa imply that fortifications may not withstand the coming Allied assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Africa
Victory garden front stays tense amid frost near-skirmishes
Frost delays keep the victory garden line tense in recent days. Officials say if the line holds for now the situation should gradually improve as conditions stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Garden
Letters to the Editor All Good Americans
A reader in an Iowa journal argues for civic unity and moral foundations. The letter defends American virtues, cites St Matthew chapter five, and urges mutual respect and wartime solidarity to “pull together 100 percent.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Journal- World
St. Matthews
Rat Control and the House Rat Menace
The house rat poses a serious threat with plague fleas and trichina. It spreads infection to hog and man, and an epidemic is possible since plague flea and rat coexist. The piece urges reading US Department of Agriculture bulletin 1533 and eradicating pests to aid wartime efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Kansas
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Old Home Town community notes and elections
Armin Woestemeyer elected governor of the thir teenth district of the Co-Operative International. Lawrence Chamber of Commerce elects C. W. Amidon C. E. Birch Charles S. Dicker H. J. Hanna Walter Keller H. W. Pendleton and Vernon Smith to the board. Engagement announced for Blanche Louise Simons to Owen Wayne Maloney of Tulsa. wedding planned in June. Local clubs hold bridge gatherings and prize events. Red Cross drive plans outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armin Woestemeyer
Co-Operative International
C. W. Amidon
C. E. Birch
Charles S. Dicker
H. J. Hanna
Walter Keller
H. W. Pendleton
Vernon Smith
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Harry Nevin
J. R. Payne
Oak Ridge
C. P. Banker
Baldwin
W. C. Simons
Blanche Louise
Owen Wayne Maloney
Tulsa
Oklaaho
Lawrence Briefs From The Week Twenty Five Years Ago
Dr Sylvester S Klyne becomes new NEE MO ee of a religious center. Local men Arthur Anderson Captain Joseph Murray Gordon Saunders and Major Carl Phillips traveled through Lawrence on business. A hog weighing 750 pounds sold for 114 34 to Badsky for Kansas City market. C B Hosford R C Rankin and C Simons visited Lecompton and Kenwaka yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
al Rae
C. Simons
Lecompton
Kenwaka
Local Ruston items reflect civic and social links
Forty years past Mr and Mrs A B Glathart rented a Snow cottage and moved in. The Christian church planned a Fort Leavenworth trip May 23 for 1 round trip. Jorge Ray returned from Tonganoxie to work at A B Rileys barber shop. Miss Lulu Griggs hosts a linen shower for Augusta Hall before her wedding to Charles Kemper of Valley Falls. Willet Raber returns after thirteen years in the navy. Henry Parson’s horse slipped on Bridge street injuring its driver. Cornerstone laying for the courthouse set for July 4 with Commercial club organizing. Lawrence carpenter strike ends with a 20 cent hourly raise. Nellie Martindale has not missed a day in seven and a half years of school. Commercial club moves to improve road to cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Glathart
Christian Church
Fort Leavenworth
Santa Fe
Jorge Ray
Tonganoxie
A. B. Riley
Lulu Griggs
Augusta Hall
Charles Kemper
Valley Falls
Willet Raber
Navy
Enry Parson
Bridge Street
Court House
Commercial Club
Lawrence
Nellie Martindale
Native Rodents and Predators in Balance, Says Hibbard
Claude W. Hibbard explains rodent relations noting house rats and mice differ from native wood-rats. He cites natural enemies like owls and skunks controlling pests and urges wildlife protection to maintain ecological balance and reduce plagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Claude W. Hibbard
War Today: Allies Plan Burma Drive and Japan Challenge
The article discusses the presence of British service chiefs in India with Wavell Somerville and Peirse to evaluate allied plans against Japan. It notes two main aims: check Japanese offensives and prepare a major drive after monsoons, likely a naval Burma operation from India. It also cites airlifted supplies to China and strengthening of forces in India and China as the Burma road remains closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tojo
Nippon
Roosevelt - Churchill
Archibald Wavell
James Somerville
Richard Peirse
Tokyo
Hitler the Hun
Balkans
United Nations
Burma
China
Bay of Bengal
India
Janes
Orient
Allied High Command
Burma Road
Washington
Europe
America
Britain
Russia
Hitler
Japan
Indian theater leaders in Washington signal联合 effort
Three Indian theater leaders visit Washington as a sign of allied coordination. The gesture underscores growing cooperation among United Nations nations and offers encouragement to Allied peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Nations
Sheep Cross Dam Road as Gates Open for Summer Drive
In Grand Coulee Washington five thousand sheep were driven across a mile long dam roadway after padlocked gates opened and guards stepped aside during wartime restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Coulee
Wash
Farmer John Kirsch Runs Two Driverless Tractors Across 300 Acres
In Garlton Oregon Farmer John Kirsch faced a manpower shortage and used two tractors to cover 300 acres. He operated one tractor remotely while riding the other, switching control as he sprinted between machines to complete the field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garlton
Ore
John Kirsch
Alimony Cut Tied to Husband Horse Pasture
Mrs. Helen F. Astholz had alimony reduced after Judge Baird ruled a husband’s horse being put to pasture allowed trimming support. She was previously awarded $20 monthly for the couple’s two horses, with a new provision lowering the allowance to $7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Helen F. Astholz
William S. Baird
Camp Ellis Volunteers Prep For Kitchen Police Duty
Camp Ellis volunteers at the Army service forces training center will serve on a day on day off basis as permanent kitchen police. Veterans note the K P s will receive class A passes and be excused from drill while Pvt. Ralph Crognale of Detroit describes relaxed dress and good meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ellis
Ill
Army Service Forces Unit
Ralph Crognale
Detroit
Extra Rations Available for Short-Term Harvest Help
Douglas county USDA war board announces extra food rations for temporary hired hands under 30 days. Farmers must file OPA form R-315 with the county war price and rationing board, listing current or upcoming workers for an 80 day period. Rations for served foods must be replenished within five days after the 30 day service period ends. Inquiries and details available at the county war board office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Usda War Board
County War Price and Rationing Board
OPA
County War Board Office
Grants to aid wives of servicemen announced
Congressman U S Guyer announces legislation authorizing state grants to provide medical care nursing hospital maternity and infant care for wives and infants of enlisted armed forces. Funds distributed through the State Health Department and county health officer with applicants applying via their physicians. In sugar rationing year nearly 9 billion pounds of refined sugar reached American consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Guyer
United States
State Department of Health
Baldwin News Highlights Local Socials and Events
Mrs. J W Counts visits Topeka this week. Mrs Emme Gilham returns from Kansas City. Webb Fenton and Mary King visit Wellsville. John Beeks out of school with measles. Cameron students visit Baldwin for baccalaureate. Nelson P Horn and Lester Horn return from Chicago. Lester to Baker graduation next Sunday. Balch and Sawyer host tea for Mrs W A Curry of Memphis. Funeral for Mrs James G Waddell at Edgerton church. Baker graduate Milford Waddell in Kansas City. Rev Everett Hughes announces engagement of Jean to Cleo Betts of Harveyville. Baldwin Rotary hears Rev William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Counts
Topeka
Emme Gilham
Kansas City
Samuel Gilham
Webb Fenton
Mary King
Wellsville
John Beeks
Jane
Jimmie Wilson
Cameron
Baldwin
Frances Wilson
Nelson P. Horn
Lester Horn
Chicago
Baker
William M. Balch
A .L. Sawyer
Balch
W. A. Curry
Memphis
Tenn
J. W. 8. Dean
W. A. Saucier
Ivan Boyd
Harold Guest
Wells Hively
B . Gessner
James Aus
W. J. Williams
Willard H. Garrett
Alfred E
H. K. Ebright
William C. Rice
Edgerton
Milford Waddell
Reports of War Labor Board
A. L. Sawyer
Everett Hughes
Herington
Jean
Cleo Betts
William Betts
Harveyville
Miss Hughes
Eose of Summer School
Mr. Betts
Baldwin Rotary Club
Pine Room
William
Hymnic Travelogue Impresses At Olathe Meeting
M Runyan spoke on A Hymnic Travelogue detailing visits to major cities and hymn composers. He is a composer of about three hundred hymns and often writes both words and music. The talk was hailed as one of the year’s most interesting meetings by attendees. Mrs George Ledere and others joined a Kansas City concert by the Olathe base. A birthday luncheon honored Mrs Robert B E McHenry with neighbors at the Ebright home. a large cake with eighty two candles highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Runyan
George Ledere
A. E. Leach
Georgia Lederer
Edna Mae O'Hare
Olathe Base
Kansas City
Robert BE. McHenry
Pelehbors
W. C. Harper
Mary Alice Martin
Ebright
Navy seeks ex police to join Shore Patrol
The Navy in Topeka seeks men with police experience aged 38 to 50 for enlistment in the Naval Shore Patrol. Applicants need two years police work, impeccable records, a recommendation from a current employer or police chief, and must be married or have a dependent. Health must be good and eligibility mirrors Naval Reserve standards. Apply at the Topeka Recruiting Station now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Naval Shore Patrol
J. W. Elliott
Topeka
Naval Reserve
Goodrich Official Forecast on Synthetic Rubber Relaxation
Portland in May 138 American motorists may expect rationing relaxation next year if synthetic rubber plans proceed. John L. Collyer president of B F Goodrich says production could reach 600000 tons or more annually in the United States under normal conditions barring bombings or sabotage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
John L. Collyer
B. F. Goodrich Company
United States
Beth Carter Joins Flying Fortress in Pacific Island Mission
Beth Carter and Maj. Brit Jackson patrol a remote Pacific island aboard a Flying Fortress. Beth shoots down a Japanese Zero then adjusts to a new posting living in an underground headquarters with officers’ quarters. The crew accepts her as part of the unit as the mission continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Carter
Wane
Maj
Brit Jackson
Pacific
Major Jackson
Quast Artillery
Beth
Caneris
Jackson
Mah
Carter
Flying Fortress
Radio Programs Thursday and Friday Evening Schedule
Radio listings show a dense lineup across WREN KMBC WDAF and DSP with personalities such as Jack Armstrong Victor Borge Fannie Brice Gracie Fields and Bob Burns. The guide covers May 13 14 and related educational and wartime programming including a University of Kansas wartime recreation discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Jack Armstrong
KMBC
Midland Minstrels
WDAF
War Transportation
Western Echoes
Fred Waring
Orch
Victor Borge
Joseph Harsch
London
Bob Burns
Mr. Keen
John B. Kennedy
Fannie Brice
Earl Godwin
Wren—Lum
Abner
Heart of America
Ate
Aldrich Wesney
Major
Frazier Hunt
Gabriel Heatter
Harry James
Richard Harkness
Russ Morgan
New World Music
Tommy Tucker
Freddie Martins
Office of War I
Muehlebach Or
Boyd Raeburn
Sapa Man
Kate Smith
Parker Family
Navy
the Playhouse
Ren Gone Busters
Rex Stout
Elmer Davis
Texas Rangers
Joe Venuti
A.P
Tommy Dorsey
Office of War Inf
Muehlebacher
Ray Benson
KFEU
Matt Crum
University of Kansas Roundtable
Joie Stapleton
Women and Girls Called To Meet Labor Shortage
Topeka May 13 UP Women must join with girls and boys to help solve the farm labor shortage in Kansas this year. Governor Schoeppel announced a meeting of state and regional leaders to plan May 18 28 regional meetings. The effort aims for local mobilization of labor from cities towns and rural areas to seed and harvest 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Schoeppel
Bert Culp
Beloit
Governor’s
Farm Labor Commission
Dean H. Umberger
Kansas State College Extension Service
Georgianna H. Smurthwaite
Roger Regnier
Frank C. Blecha
C.M. Miller
H. B. Lewis
Iarm
U. S. Employment Service
State Chamber of Commerce
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United America
Fritz
The
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Goodrich
Carter, Waac
Buddy
Canada
Optometrist
B. G. Gustafson
Sihiaal Semaa, Batol A
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