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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1943
Page
4
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The Kansas University commencement proceeded despite heavy rain and clouds. The war loomed over the ceremony as many graduates serve in the armed forces, shifting university training toward supporting the war effort and shaping a future focused on peace after the conflict.
The two weeks of the coal strike truce end with the main issue unsettled and a continuation of the truce in some form expected. The War Labor Board claims sole authority to supervise negotiations and accuses John L. Lewis of refusing to deal, challenging the board’s legality and prestige. The outcome hinges on whether the administration backs appeasement or the board’s stature is damaged.
Allied bombs broke key Ruhr dams yesterday causing floods in plants and rail yards. The loss of stored water reduces regional productive capacity as the Axis faces increasing Allied pressure. Heavy raids threaten Germany's war-making ability and add to the advancing Allied advance.
Two senators argued yesterday that the United States must press the war in the Pacific at the same pace as Europe. They warned Britain and Russia could end their major war efforts with Hitler, leaving the U S to finish alone since Russia is not at war with Japan.
The report notes victories in Europe and hints Russia might join Japan in pressuring Japan, while Britain faces a stark status in the Far East as all possessions beyond India fall under Japanese control. Britain pledges to stay in the war to end Axis domination.
In Hot Springs Virginia the international food conference with 43 nations plans an underground attack on want. Public attention focuses on secrecy measures and efforts to curb public scrutiny of the proceedings as organizers push for hidden deliberations.
The article surveys rumors that Mussolini may fall and Italy face a change in government while Germans seek a pivot from Rome. Analysts debate whether Italians would switch loyalty to the king or crown prince, and if such a shift would prolong war or seek terms with the Allies.
British warships overhauled two German freighters on the high seas and the Nazi crews scuttled their ships to avoid capture. The report notes no similar incident recently, suggesting few German ships abroad or good luck in avoiding Allied forces.
Representative Carlson supports capturing flood waters for irrigation use. He argues much of Kansas farming relies on rainfall, yet current conditions show periods with excess water beyond immediate needs.
The analysis explains why Attu and Kiska matter in the Pacific war. It notes their location, weather, terrain, and potential as air and submarine bases. It discusses defensive aims, threats to Alaska and the U S mainland, and the postwar use of these islands for defense and allied operations.
The noon temperature was 78 degrees and Lawrence had 1.17 inches of rain yesterday bringing year to date to 4.31 inches. The KU track team left for Lincoln for the Big Six meet as Frances Andrews visits Kansas City. Green Brothers play Kansas City Giants. senior class day set for Central Park. varsity dance with Haley’s orchestra at F A U hall. KU track meets Nebraska at McCook Field this afternoon.
Twenty five years ago H T Lander spends the day in Kansas City Missouri. The United States government plans to send 250 men of the national army to the University of Kansas on June 15 for specialized training in technical fields announced by Dean G C Shaad. About 450 KU students will receive their degrees this spring. A draft quota of 40 men from Douglas County will leave at 10:40.
Forty years ago reports describe corn about half planted with wet ground delaying work while wheat oats and grass look well in the county. The Electric Light company removes poles on Massachusetts street and will take down edge sidewalk signs. Haskell Institute commencements slated May 31 to June 4 with invitations sent. Six trespassers fined in police court for railroad trespassing. William Boener family reports safe arrival at Rotterdam. S Lawrence refurbishes interior of his store. B J Dalton arrives in Lawrence to serve as city engineer. Judge Smart of Ottawa in Lawrence on business. The river continues to fall toward normal levels.
Proprisitions subcommittee hearings on the 1944 appropriation bill discussed national restrictions in civilian power use as part of wartime controls and policy debates.
British born actor Montagu Love, once a newspaper illustrator turned stage and screen performer, died at his Beverly Hills home at age 63 after a brief illness. Born in Portsmouth, England, he moved to the United States in 1914 and appeared in films such as Tennessee Johnson All This and Heaven Too and Northwest Mounted Police.
Kansas State College will award 495 degrees to seniors at the Memorial Stadium commencement next Sunday in Manhattan. Among the graduates 150 finished degree requirements January 23, and total compares with 573 last spring. Honorary Doctor of Science awarded to Percival John Perrott, former entomology staff member and former director of the New York experiment station.
In Glassboro New Jersey Edward Johnson reports pigeons stuck in chimneys and walls emit strong liquor odor. Police probe whether birds fed on mash from a secret still. In Goodyear Connecticut theatre marquee decorations lure cats to the stage, forcing management to cover them with black cloth.
A St Louis One department store hires customers to fill spare time shifts, saying the plan works with capable part time staff. Advertising Manager Maurice Hirsch notes the strategy has yielded reliable help. A lighthearted item from Richmond reports pie costs rising to 70 dollars amid a cash mishap. In Abilene Kansas a local hero is Dwight D. Eisenhower elected to American Legion and VFW posts by cablegram.
Veterans of Foreign Wars aims for a 1943 10 million Buddy Poppy quota with one in 13 Americans supporting the effort during the last week of May. Local Post 852, led by Commander Todd, organizes sales on May 29 to fund veteran care, insurance, pensions, and legal aid through the national service bureau and 3,600 posts nationwide.
Washington May 18 The office of price administration announced no point value changes for processed foods throughout May The program has settled to an even keel and mid month changes as in March and April are unnecessary OPA urged consumers to shop early to reduce store congestion.
Bob Hope, newly elected president of Records for Our Fighting Men Inc, announced a nationwide house to house drive on July 16 to collect old or unwanted phonograph records. Proceeds will finance new recordings for distribution to troops, via scrap sales to phonograph manufacturers at ceiling prices, in cooperation with army and navy authorities. The effort is authorized by the President's War Relief Control Board and led by 1.5 million American Legion members and auxiliaries, with help from other patriotic groups.
The country displays a broad climate span from equatorial warmth to polar cold, reflecting diverse geographic zones and altitude influenced weather patterns across its regions.
A compact puzzle listing across and down clues with answers for a South American leader themed grid. Includes entries such as Angarita and other cross references, with several abbreviations and term hints across multiple rows and columns.
The weekend bazaar and sale raised 322 dollars for Bundles for America, exceeding last year with more merchandise and buyers. Items included a fortune telling booth, glassware, books, clothing, and a donated portrait. proceeds support comfort items for soldiers overseas.
Kansas and Missouri coal miners district 14 will continue work through May 31 following instructions from John L. Lewis UMW president and Joe Hromek secretary treasurer.
Rev and Mrs Mills Anderson of Pekin Illinois attended Baker College graduation for their son Ross in Baldwin. Dr Charles Braden received an honorary doctor of divinity from his alma mater. Local residents including Aviator Cadet Lester Horn and Baker trustees Mr and Mrs C E Allison joined weekend visitors and speeches by Sen Henry J Allen.
Beth suspects internal treachery over a missing directive and presses Major Brit to lock down the island. They debate suspects including Lita Danton and Rick Moth while Beth begins a covert stakeout near a seaplane as night falls.
Beth Carter from Wane joins Major Brit Jackson on a camouflaged Pacific island. Jackson assigns Beth to aid in tracking leaks, a secret role unknown to others. A strange woman appears, seizes Brit, and Beth overhears plans to grant passage to a plane carrying a forced landing party, as a crucial paper goes missing.
Last week in Kansas City hospital improving at home on South 8th Street. Mrs. Ralph Nichol’s daughter plans to return to Baldwin soon. Jean Bradley marries Lieut. Arthur J. Glasebrook in California with Baker and Sigma Phi Epsilon ties, settling in Seattle after June 1. Baldwin events include graduation attendance, Edgerton speech, Philamathena luncheon, Nautilus club gathering, and Valley Chapel WSCS May meeting hosted by Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Tainter.
A dense listing of evening programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and KBMC includes Armstrong News Newscasts Western Echoes Lucid variety acts and classic orchestras with nightly entertainment from 5:30 p.m. through past midnight featuring Lucerne tunes Burns and Allen and Bob Hope among others.
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