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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1943

Page

4

Trust in the Lord Cited Verse

A biblical quotation from Psalms 4 5 urges offerings of righteousness and steadfast trust in the Lord highlighting spiritual devotion.

Allies Press the War on Two Oceans as Aleutians Move Forward

The Allies keep two major fronts active with efforts in Europe and the Pacific. American forces push along the Aleutian chain aiming to seize Attu while bypassing Kiska, threatening a new setback to Japanese defenses and tightening Axis hold on key positions.

Africa Europe Pacific United States Altho Germany Japan Aleutian Chain Attu Aleutian Great Circle Kiska Amchitka Island Asia

War Labor Board favors 48 hour week in coal talks

The War Labor Board signals a quick settlement leaning to John L. Lewis. It would set a 48 hour week with time and a half after 35 hours, allowing miners the pay rise Lewis seeks and preserving his power over his share. Inflation concerns appear secondary to a swift deal.

War Labor Board John L. Lewis Lewis WLB

Washington Show Explains Bureaucratic Confusion

Senator Clyde Reed criticizes how agencies spend time interpreting directives and resolving conflicts, creating opaque regulations. Reports from travelers depict Washington as a young lawyers paradise where fresh graduates issue rulings and fill boards with unreadable material, leaving executives overwhelmed.

Clyde Reed Washington Coun

Spectacle Hurdles in a Time Requiring Sense

The passage critiques a display of tricks and entertainment that wastes energy and distracts from practical needs. It questions why such performances are pursued when straightforward action is more valuable for current affairs.

Roosevelts Suggestion on African Prisoner Return

President Roosevelt at a press conference discussed moving a substantial number of war prisoners captured in Africa to the United States. He noted Africa is Allied controlled and could house prisoners, with possible one-way repatriation after the war to reduce costs.

Africa United States Roosevelt

Allies Aim to Occupy Berlin at War's End

The Allies are united on occupying Berlin to end the war, hoping to avoid World War I mistakes. The article notes hindsight shows few certainties about mistakes in any conflict and warns future risks remain.

Berlin

Wardrobe Survey Hinted for Rationing of Clothing

Donald M. Nelson warns rationing of clothing and textiles may be needed in the United States. A 1941 wardrobe survey notes many men still wear pre war cuff trousers, which remain the primary civilian war decoration, though not improving with time.

Donald M. Nelson United States

Allied war council aims to plan ahead of armies

Prime Minister Churchill said the Allied war council must plan well ahead of the armies. The task grows harder as about 175,000 Germans and Italians are reported in Africa.

Allied War Council Churchill Allied Council Africa

Turkey Sees Hopeful Outlook Amid Fears Diminish

Reports from Berlin indicate increased rug chewing and a sense of growing prosperity in Turkey as uncertainty fades and boom times appear possible for the nation.

Turkey Berlin

Mussolini Orders Armistice Despite Rearm Plan

Rome radio reports Italian forces in Africa have laid down arms by order of Premier Mussolini. The Duce, still seeking command of the Italian armies, issued the order soon after learning of the events.

Rome Africa Mussolini 1 Duce

War Council Reports Few Details From Washington

Sparse information from the Allied war council in Washington leaves the public awaiting developments in Europe and Asia as officials resolve strategic questions.

Potato Shortage Hits Kaw Valley Regions

A potato shortage is reported in the Kaw valley with conditions described as equally severe in non potato growing areas. Local farmers and markets face supply gaps and potential price increases across the region.

Kaw Valley

Memorial services and community notices in Kansas

Long list of obituaries and social updates from a Kansas community. Names include Rev. W. O. Watson, J. D. Adams, Mrs. Weidensaul, and many local families. Mentions meals, baptisms, travel, classroom groups, and a measles report from Dr. C. B. Johnson.

Allied air power to pace war as Attu fights aid offensive

Dewitt Mackenzie reviews Allied momentum as air raids cripple Axis targets from Cologne to Duisburg while Attu island battles hint at a wider European invasion push. He notes intensified bombardment and the strategic aim to loosen Japan and secure western Europe.

Sir Arthur Harris Cologne Duisburg Attu Island Aleutians Kiska Alaskan

K U Defeats Missouri Tigers In Track Meet

The K U track team defeated the Missouri Tigers Saturday with a score of 103 to 27. The article lists various social events and local meetings including bridge clubs, a play day at Quincy school, and a bachelor of Baker University inauguration in Baldwin.

K. U Missouri Tigers Spils Quincy School Double Dee Club Myron Dicker L. A. Hunter Colonial Midland Rural Club Frank Toms Esther Mae Ellis Dwight Miller Yates W. E. Higgins J. J. Meade George Docking Salina

Farewell for Douglas County’s drafted men to Jefferson Barracks

Five thousand citizens gathered at the Union Pacific station to bid farewell to eighteen Douglas county drafted boys bound for Jefferson Barracks Missouri. A marriage license was issued to Karl K Nixon of Severy and Daisy Leona Ramsey of Lawrence. Superintendent Raymond A Kent will speak at Browder School House Friday afternoon. Captain Joe W Murray arrived at Camp Mills for service overseas. George L Miller went to Kansas City to enlist in the naval band.

Union Pacific Douglas County Jefferson Barracks Douglas County Court House Karl K. Nixon Severy Daisy Leona Ramsey Lawrence Raymond A. Kent Lawrence City Lrowder Joe W. Murray Camp Mills George L. Miller Kansas City Naval Band

University of Kansas senior girls hold noon meeting

Fort y years ago report notes a KU senior girls meeting at noonday. Several items cover local events including rains aiding grass and grain in Douglas county and a mail sack broken by a California train.

University of Kansas Douglas Frank Strong Kansas City Lincoln Neb California Carl Emil Olssen C. W. Smith Old Dread Oak Hill Clinton Maple Grove Erwin Eberhardt G. A. Esterly Baumgardner Hulty O’brien Emporia Sarah Barker Lecompton

Tax Bill Differences Washington May 15

Major contrasts between senate and house pay-as-you-go tax bills include abatement rules windfall provisions withholding thresholds and military pay exclusions. Senate favors abatement with windfall comparisons while House eliminates the 6 percent normal and 13 percent first bracket surtax and uses higher bracket carryovers. Military exemptions differ: senate adds 1500 basic pay exclusion while House sets a flat 8500 exclusion.

Washington Senate House

Tulsa appoints training supervisor for 18-county area

Richard H. Roberts, former Winfield Kansas instructor, named training supervisor of the 18-county Tulsa area by War Manpower Commission Director Dan C. Kenan. Roberts, a Pittsburg State Teachers College graduate, taught industrial arts in Tulsa after 12 years in Winfield.

Tulsa Okla Richard H. Roberts Winfield, Kan War Manpower Commission Dan C. Kenan Roberts Pittsburg Kan State Teachers College Winfield

Eudora Flower Club Meets at Mrs May Adams Home

The Eudora Flower club will gather at Mrs May Adams home next Tuesday with roll call on my favorite rose and a paper on roses by Mrs Adams. A pest control roundtable will be led by Mrs Irene Roberts.

Eudora Flower Club May Adams Adams Roundtable Irene Roberts Oscar Lothholz Kansas City Rose Lothholz University of Kansas Hospital Carl de Tar Ottawa Wellsville Nell Cordell Melvin Reitzel John Kazmaier Lafayette Calif Keith Denver Ed Papenhausen Joyce Topeka Howard Kohler Yates Center Evangelical Conference

Women's Guild regional conference attendees noted in Kansas City

St Pauls church members attended a regional conference at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church in Kansas City Missouri. The gathering listed Rev H Reifschneider and several named members. The report also notes a Women’s Society Circle No 4 chicken dinner for 80 and upcoming meetings. Funeral attendees for R C Nuttalls at Friends church Lawrence listed many relatives. Emma Wilson funeral at Salem Evangelical noted.

St. Paul’s Church Women’s Guild St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Fourteenth and Topping Kansas City H. Reifschneider Walter Gerstenberger Homer Gerstenberger Douglas Harris Tena Miskimen Gottlieb Nieder Albert Wichman Circle No. 1 R. C. Nuttalls Friends Church Lawrence John Everley James Duncan Eb Holmes Ben Wallace Will Koehler Oscar Broers Veral Neis John Reusch George Broers Floyd Broers Clarence Everley Linwood Emma Wilson Salem Evangelical Church C. F Weidensaul

From Second Lieutenant To Major In A Year

On a remote Pacific island Beth and Brit deal with Lita’s sharp barbs as she reappears claiming new languages and Orient work. Beth grows angry at Lita and Brit while debating Brit’s real surprise about Lita’s return and status. The scene ends with a flirty farewell as Lita mocks memory of names and military titles.

Lita FBI Brit Beth Brit Jackson Pacific San Francisco Orient

Woman on Pacific island aids covert information hunt

Beth Carter of Wane serves as Major Brit Jackson's only female aide on a camouflaged Pacific balloon battalion base. Jackson tasks her with tracking suspected information leaks while warning that her role must stay secret from the rest of the unit. A mysterious young woman interrupts their discussion.

Beth Carter Brit Jackson Pacific Coast Artillery Barrage

Playing Soldier Meets Major Behind Beth’s Back

A tense scene unfolds as Miss Lita Danton arrives beside Major Brit Jackson, stirring Beth Carter with her bold claim to have followed Brit through years of service and promotion. Lita flirts with power, asserting a woman's presence in a soldier’s world while Beth resists.

Major Jackson Beth Carter Carter Lita Danton Brit Beth Lita Jackson

Radio Schedule Highlights a Night of Coast to Coast Programs

A dense listing of radio airings for Saturday and Sunday evenings across KMBC WDAF WREN and other stations. The schedule features a mix of variety shows dramas news music and comedy from 6:30 PM through the early hours, including contact with The Cavalier program Treasury Star Parade Ghost Shift Abbott broadcasts and the Grand Ole Opry.

KMBC WDAF Cavaliers Wren Treasury Wren—Falcon WDAP Danny Thomas Ike Mbuc Sanderson & Crummitt Abie Roy Porter Boston Pops Hobby Lobby Edward Tomlinson Bill Stern John Gunther NBC Frazier Hunt Emanuel Celler W Daf MBC Tommy Dorsey Statler Orch Ray Pearl Bob Allen Wren—News Upton Close Wren—Wake Up America WRIEN Wallace A. Kostelanetz John Tompkins Green Hornet WDAPF Homer Wren—Gildersleeve Drew Pearson Jack Benny Mary Ann Mercer Charlie McCarthy Walter Winchell Jimmy Fidler WMBC Fred Allen Dorothy Thompson Goodwill Gabriel Heatter Jan Savitt Muehlebacher United Press News Jack Armstrong London Laird Western Echoes Fred Waring Earl Godwin Vox Pop Wdaf—Day Agends of America Lum Abner Firestone Radio Theatre Dr. I.Q Wren IKK Mmbc Screen’ Guild Players Gracie Fields Bonnie Kine Newcraft Phil Brito

Radio and Music Schedule Fragments Across Stations

Radio listings show a diversified schedule with KMBC WDAF WREN and EKMBC offerings. Acts include orchestras led by Leo Reisman Nell Bondshu plus university ensembles and a baccalaureate sermon by Bishop Robert Nelson Spencer. A dramatization Nursing Spanish lessons and commencement events are noted.

Robert Nelson Spencer Missouri Protestant Episcopal Church Maude Elliott University of

Nancy Goode Stirs Up Birthday Cake Talk on KMBC

Radio hostess Nancy Goode of KMBC 2 p m daily stirs laughter with a cake recipe trick that backfires as listeners report sugarless results. The piece notes station segments, birthdays, and a feature on Erle Smith’s KMBC newscasts and a planned Mills interview.

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