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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1943

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Attu Ridge Captured Opens Path for Ala ute Campaign

Army troops reclaim a strategic ridge on Attu island in the Aleutians after bitter fighting. The victory narrows enemy defenses and allows closer American coordination of land, sea, and air units. Navy reports note heavy weather and continued air strikes against Japanese positions. The effort marks a turning point in the first phase of Attu operations with lighter casualties than anticipated.

Washington Attu Island Armas Holtz Bay Attu Navy Knox Central South Pacific Wake Island Marine Corps Army Rekata Santa Isael Island Aleutian Island United States Aleutians Knog U. S

House Heeds Veto Threat Defeats Skip-Year Tax Plan

Washington May 18 The House rejected the Senate approved skip-a-year income tax bill 202 to 194 while directing delegates to a joint conference to accept the Senate measure The vote opens the door to a new stalemate and keeps the Robertson Forand plan targeting tax abatement for about 90 percent of taxpayers under consideration The speaker predicted a presidential veto and party leaders blamed the president for the setback

Washington CPY House Senate

Allied air raids press Italy's Atlantic theater in May operations

Allied air units bombed Alghero in Sardinia and Cagliari areas as part of pressure on Italy. Wellingtons strafed targets at Augusta and Porto Empedocle while Malta intruders attacked rail, roads and shipping in southern Italy. No allied losses reported in the communique.

North Africa Italy Mediterranean Allied Air Force R.A.F Alghero Sardinia Cagliari Malta Augusta Porto Sicily

River Flood Watch as Rain Persists Across Kansas

Rain lingers with forecasts of more storms across Kansas. Kaw river near Lawrence at 124 feet and rising, Wakarusa Falls 20 to 22 feet after a three inch rain between Vinland and Baldwin, Coal Creek tops high water in five years, draining within about 12 hours. Local flood fears ease for now.

Lawrence Kansas C. J. Posey Kaw Wakarusa L. Holcomb Highway 59 Vinland Baldwin Coal Creek Ed Johnson Sibleyville Blue Mound

Invasion Tension Rises as Norway Shipping Banned

Stockholm May 18 reports German actions to curb coast shipping along Norway. A decree from Oslo warns every suspicious ship moving between the Swedish border and Langesund fjord will be fired upon without warning by day or night. No vessel may approach within 175 yards of the shore or anchor in the restricted zone.

Stockholm Norway Oslo Langesund Fjord

Officers Renamed at Kansas University Endowment Board

C C Stewart reelected president of the Kansas University Endowment Association at the annual trustees meeting. Carl Friend and Irving Hill named to key posts, Flora S Boynton elected to the board as secretary. Board members include S C Bloss Bruce Hurd Walter Thiele and others.

C. C. Stewart Kansas University Endowment Association Eldridge Carl Friend Irving Hill Flora S. Boynton Olin Templin Dean Templin Dorman O'Leary Kansas City Alfred R. Kent Elizabeth Watkins S. C. Bloss Bruce Hurd Justice Walter Thiele Topeka Will T. Beck Holton Frank Carson Robert C. Foulston Wichita Maurice L.breidenthal Kan Thornton .Cooke Frank Crowell J. C. Nichols Roy A. Roberts Dean Ben B. Lawson Dolph Simons C. C Stewart Lawrence John Edwards Paola Fred Harris Ottawa August W. Lauterbach Colby Edward J. Lieber Detroit Mich John Kane Bartlesville Okla Frank F. Maney San Diego Calif John T. Stewart Wellington William Allen White Emporia Solon Summerfield New York City State Supreme Court Alumni Association

Son Charles Fowler in Critical Condition at Cherry Point

Mr and Mrs Joe Fowler of 745 Grant street have learned from Washington that their son Charles Chick Fowler an electrician's mate second class aboard a submarine chaser in the Atlantic since January is critically injured and at Cherry Point Marine Base Hospital. The first notification came from his commanding officer at Morehead City North Carolina.

Joe Fowler Grant Street Hve Washington,d. C Charles “Chick” Fowler Marine Base Hospital Cherry Point N. C Atlantic Fowler Morehead City

Meyers to Discuss War Production Board Priorities

Kansas City War Production Board analyst Roger P. Meyers will be at the Chamber of Commerce in the WREN building at Eighth and Vermont all day Thursday. He will interview manufacturers distributors jobbers and retailers seeking clarification on the controlled materials plan and general priorities. Appointments may be made by calling 485.

Roger P. Meyers Kansas City Priorities Field Service The War Production Board Chamber of Commerce Wren Eighth Vermont Streets Meyers Telephone

Deferment Period Ends for Douglas County Students

The induction for Douglas County high school students was postponed by the draft board until the end of the semester. Seven students attend Lawrence High School. Several students whose induction was postponed have already joined the armed forces since the term ended.

Douglas County High School Lawrence High School Haskell

Southeast Kansas Streams Overflow Across Flooded Region

Heavy overnight rains saturated soil in southeast Kansas causing rivers including the Neosho, Marais des Cygnes, Verdigris, Elk and Marmaton to burst banks. North Fort Scott and Parsons faced significant flooding, roads and rail lines blocked, with widespread lowland inundation and rising river stages reported at Chanute, Independence, Coffeyville, Ottawa, and Iola.

Marais Des Cygnes Verdigris North Fort Scott Katy Erie Parsons Oswego Neosho Labette Creek U.S. 59 Altamont Independence Coffeyville Elk River Howard Elk City Highway 160 Santa Fe Winfield Chanute Benedict Kansas la Cygne Osage Missouri Ottawa Quenemo Pomona Iola Douglass Pittsburg Kansas City Southern Railroad Arkansas

Destroy 121 Enemy Fighters in Europe Raids

United States bombers destroyed 121 enemy fighters across three raids on Europe May 13 14 and 15. Twenty bombers were lost during operations including strikes on Meaulte St Omer Kiel Emden Velsen and Antwerp.

London United States Europe Meaulte St. Omer France Kiel Emden Velsen Holland Antwerp Belgium

Army Bombers Hit Wake Island Attacks Reported

Army heavy bombers based over 1,000 miles away attacked Japanese installations on Wake Island Saturday, the navy reported today.

Wake Washington Wake Island Navy

Truce Extended Over Soft Coal Dispute Through May Thirty-First

Washington reports a renewed truce postponing a midnight work stoppage to May 31 as John L. Lewis and Fuel Coordinator Ickes agree to continue the retroactive extension. The War Labor Board retains authority as negotiations look toward settlement between the United Mine Workers and operators with Interior Secretary Ickes involved.

Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Ickes U.M.W War Labor Board Lewis United States

Alumni Association program highlights KU weekend

A 30 minute KFKU broadcast led by Richard B Stevens covered the University of Kansas alumni weekend. Lawrence elected president of the alumni association outlined plans for the year and spoke on recent association activities. Ernest Blaker of Los Angeles spoke about the class of 1893 totem pole. Harold G Ingham praised the 1893 seniors. Gold medals were awarded at the Robinson gym luncheon to 14 class of 1893 members. Percy B Russell of Memphis received a medal for absence. The 1893 class had 100 graduates, 48 living. Paul Wunsch was misreported as a director. Clarence McGuire and Ray Pierson were elected. Memorial services noted 25 KU men killed in action since the war.

KFKU Richard B. Stevens Laswrence University of Kansas Alumni Association Stevens Ernest Blaker Los Angeles Cal Harold G. Ingham University Robinson Gymnasium Althout Percy Russell Memphis Tenn Kansas Alumni Association Paul Wunsch Kingman Clarence McGuire Kansas City Ray Pierson Burlington

Meeting of Beer Dealers in Eldridge Hotel

Douglas county retail beer dealers met in the Crystal room of the Eldridge hotel this afternoon. Presiding was R T McCluggage state director of the Kansas committee of the Brewing Industry Foundation. Law enforcement officers were invited to join in the discussion of local conditions. The program promotes self regulation by the brewing industry and compliance with the law. The discussion covered business problems and ways to keep premises clean and free from criticism.

Douglas County Crystal Eldridge Hotel R. T. McCluggage Kansas

Rioting in Duisburg Reported by Morocco Radio

Rioting broke out in Duisburg following floods from the Mohne dam breach. The Morocco radio quoted well informed inside sources and the report had no independent confirmation.

Duisburg London Mohne-dam Morocco Radio Reuters

Jones Food Conference Chairman Named At Hot Springs

Judge Marvin Jones heads the US delegation and was unanimously chosen as permanent chairman of the United Nations food conference opening in Hot Springs Virginia tonight by the steering committee.

Graduation Held at Hoch Auditorium for 71st Kansas Univ Commencement

The seventy-first annual commencement at the University of Kansas was held in Hoch Auditorium due to weather. Chancellor Malott spoke on wartime shifts and education’s role as Schoeppel and Navy officials offered remarks. Commissions were awarded by Col. Washington and Capt. Lofquist as diplomas were presented by Fred M. Harris. The service closed with prayers and the crowd singing The Star Spangled Banner and Crimson and the Blue.

University of Kansas Hoch Deane W. Malott America Naval and Star Training Schoeppel E. A. Lofquist U.S.N Ninth Naval District Navy Department Laverne B. Spake Board of Regents William C. Washington University Military Science Department R.C.T.C Arthur H. Buhl Naval Training Station U. S. Naval Training School Lofquist Malott Fred M. Harris C. Fosberg Hughes Plymouth Congregational Church Herbert C. Brockman Centenary Methodist Church Joseph F. Wilkins Department of Voice School of Fine Arts Crimson

Floods Cut Rail Service and Flood Waters Surge in Midwest

The worst flood in history isolates southwest Missouri towns severing train routes as Osage river swells Lake of the Ozarks. Indiana records four deaths and 500 displaced in Marion, Frankfort, Wabash, Indianapolis. Arkansas pipe line broken by Arkansas river flood disrupts oil relief line. Tulsa reports Bird creek flood threatens Mohawk pump station water supply.

Southwest Missouri Osage River Lake of the Ozarks Bagnell Dam Osage Valley Indianapolis Indiana Maarion Frankfort Wabash Tulsa Okla

Yugoslav Patriots Seize Town Veronik and Destroy Plant

The Yugoslav government-in-exile reports a seven hour battle last Friday resulting in the seizure of the mining town of Veronik and destruction of a power plant and mine installations. Hungarian units allegedly suppressed locals as they fled in masses.

London Veronik

Stock Market Index Shows Small Rise

The average of 60 stocks climbs to 50.4 from 50.0 yesterday as Keeler's offers diploma framing services.

Keeler's Feo Va Keeler’s Adv

Casualty tallies rise as new war figures released

Washington reports an estimated 5,000 new casualties in the latest four weeks of the Tunisian campaign. Total war tolls include 80,000 plus army casualties, 23,955 naval and coast guard losses, and 4,455 merchant marine deaths since 1941.

Washington Tunisia Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Army Philippines

University of Kansas Opens Summer Session Classes

New students begin psychological and aptitude exams at Hoch auditorium at 9 on Saturday as part of summer session preparations. Registration starts 8 Monday in Frank Stronghall with a last name based schedule. Enrollment begins 8 Tuesday with same scheme adjusted to start at 1 30 pm. Various dean meetings, college registrations, and campus events planned including Union open house and student activities.

Hoch Auditorium University of Kansas Frank Stronghall College and Engineering Fraser Theater Marvin Hall Frank Strong Hall Fraser Hall Green Hall Haworth Hall Bailey Chemical Laboratories Kansas City Union Y.M.C.A Union Building Henle House Oread I.S.A

Demand for Furnished Apartments in Lawrence

The scramble for furnished apartments in Lawrence continues reports Mrs. Cornelia Bigelow of the chamber of commerce homes registration bureau. Twelve families from Radford and Virginia areas have applied since last Saturday as guards for the Sunflower Ordnance Works. She notes many complaints about dirty accommodations and urges property owners to ensure clean units before showing to tenants.

Lawrence Cornelia Bigelow Homes Registration Bureau Chamber of Commerce Radford Virginia Sunflower Ordnance Works

Clinton township faces drainage dispute after officers meet farmers

Township board members and farmers met with county commissioners for over two hours to discuss a drainage problem. Water drains from hills south of Belvoir via a dike onto a neighbor's land, with talks about providing machinery for a drainage ditch but no agreement or decision reached. Funeral home and ambulance service listed as contact details.

Clinton Township Belvoir

Beil to Address Rural Graduates at Liberty Memorial

Commencement exercises for 119 eighth grade graduates from 53 Douglas county common schools will be held Saturday at 2 p m in Liberty Memorial high school auditorium. Rev Alfred J Beil of Trinity Lutheran church will speak. County Superintendent Margaret Hurley announced the graduate list.

Douglas County Common Liberty Memorial High School Alfred J. Beil Trinity Lutheran Church L. H. Griffith Pod Eudora Clinton, Midland Blue Mound India Lecompton Margaret Hurley Stony Point Betty Lou Garner Donald Randall Naom Ruth Schelslenberg Weybright Verne Marie Garber Mary Helen Mohler Hesper— Herbert Hoover Esther Koch Dorothy Wotan Harry Leslie Murphy, Jr Lyle Dean Murphy George Stauffer, Jr Hopewell James Harmon Sigel—Lauren Richard Johnson Dorethea Ann Mullin Thelma June Robinson Black Jack Ruth Shirley Belle Powell Roscoé Edith Virginia Hockman Brubaker Jean Darlene Baker Done Ald Gene Forth Doris Jean Hoffman Lone Star Calvin Flory Deer Creek Harold Hoffsommer Wayne Wullskuhle Vinland Talitha E. Stevens Belleview Leo Eichelmeyer Betty Jean Brunk Walter Schimmel Willow Springs Cynthia Johanning Cargy Helen Irene Ingle Margare Irene Steele Wanice Arlene Walker Oak Ridge Betty Jean McCrary Josephine Lou Wiggins B Central Antonette Louise Plameeck Columbia Rose Winchell Ruth Winchell Big Springs Earl Bahamater Alica Walker Rangeline Mary Jo Ann Martin Excelsior Irene Hale Jack Hamilton Dale Kring Bismarck Grove Clifford Hook Barber Lesilie Harrell Robert Patterson Betty Anderson Myra Ice Gelvoir John Grant Centennial Bennie Lee Tutcher Prairie City Larry Allison Peggy Lee Jordon Mary Lou Lobingler Enterprise Robert Prim Fairview Scott Ralston Greenwood Valley Ruth French Clinton Rita Lee Bidinger Darlene Faye Donaldson Norman Eugene Gibson Mary Ann Herschell Frances Ireland Apple Pie Donna Mare Harrell Bernice Altenhernd Jean Beadleston Earl E. Bell Betty Berry Doris Bignell Maxine Dennison Loyd Divine Rosa Lee Hearron Mary Ann Kidd Henry Steven Mathia, Jr Florence Popham Mary Lou Post Beverly Westerhouse Martha Boles Lewis Daly Raymond Hobbs Hazel Silvera Alita York Union Tom Hobson Winfred Y. Vaughn Riverside Kathrynn Louise Henderson Nola Mae Schweitzberger Juanita Mae Shine Brackett—James Hurley Robert E. Whaley Vivian Bonyay Benford Ray Clinkenbeard Billy Fuller Doris Perdue Prospect Lester Kyle Johnson Dorothy Frances Wolfe Harmony Edward Hall, Jr George Williams, Jr Victor Zinn Clearfield Charles Holmes West Fairview Alberta Hook White Eugene Hall Loyd Wilson Midland Irene Tathrem Clifford Masten James Miller Fleetia Ray Lioyd Wingert

Lawrence merchants set Memorial Day closing on May 31

Lawrence merchants will close all day Monday May 31 to observe the Memorial Day holiday. The move is announced by John Schrader chairing the merchants bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. Memorial Day falls on Sunday May 30, and the closing Monday provides a double holiday for local business personnel.

Lawrence Merchants John Schrader Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce Lawrence

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