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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1944
Page
4
A Biblical excerpt notes that Jesus remarks a prophet is not honored in his own country or house, reflecting a common theme of disbelief among locals regarding familiar figures. The verse cites Matthew 13:88 as the source of the saying.
Chancellor Malott argues war will speed up higher education or be shaped by current inefficiencies. Students may resist rapid schooling and prefer more thinking time, while some lag between inspiration and policy could be desirable.
Allies report gains in Europe but under heavy German resistance and damaged supply lines. Italian fronts show signs of strain with partisan sabotage and Fasci fears, while Paris preparation to destroy the city if evacuated. Labor factions push for a “closed shop” postwar, and a route to China via northern Burma could reshape supply lines. In Iowa, Democrat county groups misnavigate courthouse access while plotting delegates and a fourth term endorsement.
The De Gaulle committee proclaims a provisional government of the French republic as a step toward full national leadership. Allied authority in France would see him consulted from then on, with invasion planning and frontline operations taking precedence over governance. The French forces in Italy show strong Allied cooperation as a model.
Nazi air raids on England coast aim to pressure Allied invasion plans. Engagements are higher than months prior but below the scale of daily Allied operations over Nazi targets. German pilots appear to economize on aircraft use for unspecified reasons.
The text notes Palau’s inclusion in long range bomber reach signaling looming Allied air over the Philippines and a tightening Japanese defense rim. It also cites French and Polish forces on the Italian front breaking through stiff German resistance and ready for action. The piece mentions U S Supreme Court splits and Senate approval of a simplified income tax return bill.
War column analyzes the Salween river drive in southwest China as allied forces seek to push into northern Burma with 20,000 troops to sever the Japanese grip, join the Burma and Ledo roads, and supply China through air and ground routes before the monsoon. General Stilwell leads coordinated efforts toward Myitkyina with British contingents converging on the railhead base.
A roundup of local events includes Mrs. Theodore Astman traveling to Lincoln for a reunion. University of Kansas staff attending a Chicago meeting. luncheon plans for visiting Mrs. Ella Swarthout and Miss Alice Skilton. a birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Carpenter. state business club convention in Newton. a tenth birthday party for Catherine Ochse. a family dinner for Mary Nadelhoffer's 85th birthday. a marriage of Ghries L. Ramsey. a homecoming ball hosted by the Machine Gun Company, Fourth Regiment, K N G, with notable attendees. dinners for S S Klyne. and out-of-town guests including A B Frost and John Nicholson of Topeka.
Twenty five years ago Misa Elsie Bales traveled from DeSoto for the Quill Club initiation. A laundry truck backfired triggering a spark into gasoline near a can but caused no damage. The first two David and Rebecca Harvey scholarships for negro medical students were announced by the University of Kansas. Tomorrow marks the last make up Saturday for Lawrence public school pupils after flu epidemic days.
A Kansas State Dental Association meeting in Topeka elected Dr J O’Bryan as president and Dr G A Esterly as vice president. Hugo Diemer became a full member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, with one other Kansas member. Various locals traveled to events and visits, including W H Lemon to Emporia for G A R encampment and Drs Lucy Lane to Chicago to see her brother.
William Allen White and editors Will Townsley of Great Bend and Clark Conkling of Lyons are elected to the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame by the Quarter Century club. Portraits will hang at the KU School of Journalism with past immortals. Townsley active in state politics. Conkling a Lyons leader and former state legislator.
A fragmented puzzle item lists various cryptic clues and numeric references such as 1,$ Pictured 10 Perform and 19 Fest Indian patreck '14 Incursions 15 Female dee 16 Sodium Y f symbol. It hints at a writer famed for certain periods and unclad phrases, with paid notice abbreviations and woody plant terms interwoven in a historical crossword or wordplay context.
Mrs F H Flickinger returns from Moline after a ten day visit. Bill Hoopingarner spends Mother's Day in Baldwin with his mother while in dental training in Kansas City under the U S Army plan. Rev and Mrs William M Runyan attend church in Lawrence and travel to Topeka for Mother's Day with son and daughter in law Roderick Runyan. Mrs F H Bell hosts a Friday bridge club with substitutes. Mrs Paul Seaman of Kansas City visits Baldwin for Mother's Day at the Zeta Tau Alpha house with daughter Marjorie Jean Seaman. Baldwin High School Baccalaureate at First Methodist with Rev Clyde W Brewster sermon Are You Ready. Homer k K Ebright offers invocation and benediction. Music by Shirley Cook and Girls Small Ensemble. Commencement exercises at church Friday night with Rev R J Zeidler invocation. Rev Sam Hedrick speaker on Step Up Higher. Girls Ensemble sing May Night and Be the Best of Whatever You Are. Frank Leitaker sings Gypsy John. Salutatory by Mary Jane Wilson and valedictory by June Lederer. Mrs S M Sander introduces speaker and Mrs Stanley Flickinger presents diplomas to 24 seniors. Mrs Clare B Johnson heads to Topeka Methodist home. her Jersey Street home sold to Supt Lawrence L Thompson. Baker’s 86th commencement set for weekend with final chancel services at 10:30.
Arthur K Loomis of Shaker Heights plans events at Baker College including an alumni luncheon and annual business meeting at Fellowship Hall and initiations at Jolliffe Hall. Bishop Martin to deliver graduation oration with 23 seniors to receive diplomas. three honorary degrees to be awarded. Also notes on local residents and campus visitors.
Mr and Mrs Vincent plan to move to Columbia Missouri for Mr Vincents law studies after army rejection for physical reasons. Miss Gladys Marrs starts as assistant in Baker treasurer office replacing Edna Mae O Hare who resigns for a junior accountant post with TWA. The Henrys of Wichita visited Dr Henrys sister. J E Callan of St Louis visits Sullivan family. Leo Williams bought Holmes property at Seventh and Lincoln to move in by June 1. Mrs Frank McClure of McAllen Texas visits Lula McClure en route to Mankato Minnesota for summer. Nathan W OByrne buys Frank Wells property on Ninth Street now occupied by Don Moore.
The Baldwin seniors hear Rev Sam Hedrick, executive secretary of the Kansas Methodist conference Board of Education, give the commencement address. The service features organ preludes, processions, salutatory by Nannie L Gander, music by students and ensembles, diplomas presented by Marguerite Plickinger, with O W Warnock directing.
May 17 report from Washington lists 14 Kansas servicemen among 890 U S soldiers held as prisoners of war by Germany. Names include Staff Sgt Kenneth R Bishop Atchison and 2nd Lt Rex M Ellis Lura y plus others from Ottawa Harveyville Wichita Topeka and Louisburg. Seaweed note follows this list.
Link contemplates escape and gathers intelligence on Azaraski's guard after Norma reveals the gravity of Kip's fate. He tests security with a Japanese rally cry, then returns to the inn with Norma planning a brief rest and a two to three day stay as they await further developments.
Douglas county welfare bill for April totaled 15488.22 with 5763.75 reimbursed by the federal government and 2373.75 by the state, leaving a net county cost of 3561.94. May 1 workload stood at 582 with breakdowns in old age assistance, blind, dependent children, and general assistance. Major April costs listed for old age, blind aid, dependent children, general assistance, administration, and county home and farm. Also notes travel to Russia by Eric Johnston, Joyce O’Hara, and William L. White headed by invitation of Premier Stalin.
Radio listings show a dense array of programs across stations WDAF KMBC WREN and others for May 17 evening. Notable acts include Frankie Carle's Orchestra Kay Kyser Jack Carson and Benny King Sings with Dunninger and Abbott and Costello. Audience segments feature news, world today, and musical variety plus a safety talk and children stories later.
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