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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1943
Page
4
Victory for administration as House again rejects skip-a-year tax
The house refused to enact the skip-a-year tax bill, leaving tax policy muddled with little time to implement a withholding system by July 1. The move is a political victory for administration politicians and risks twofold taxation on a burdened public unless the bill’s core provisions are adopted.
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Treasury
Old Flood Tales From Kaw River Valley
Early settlers spoke of a great Kaw river flood before Kansas opened to settlement. In 1903 the valley reportedly matched the Indian tale, and old photographs of the flood were rediscovered. Present conditions resemble those early stages though the river is not yet near flood stage.
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Kansas
Kaw
Bluff
Lawrence
Kangana
Clear Day for Attu Battle Promises Better Air Support
Operations at Attu face rough start but show progress as Japanese defenses weaken. The attack enjoys superior numbers, but bad weather and low visibility favor defenders. Land actions lack air support, though a day of clear skies could hasten the assault, with air strength ready to be used when opportunity arises.
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Attu
Altho
Knox
Centaur Torpedoing Reveals Japanese War Savagery
The Centaur hospital ship was torpedoed by Japan, underscoring the Nipponese plan for global domination and the clash with civilized standards. The piece recalls wartime isolation and the changing reality of distant fronts through a family letter anecdote.
Need for Nurse's Aides in Douglas County War Demands
Loyal readers argue for expanding Nurse's Aide programs as war time staffing strains hospital care. The letter explains aides multiply a nurse's reach, countering rumors of exploitation and nurse reluctance, and urges willing women to train while noting limited suitable candidates and the need for steady hours.
Liberty Memorial high school closes finals and issues yearbook
The last finals for Liberty Memorial high school were given today. Commencement exercises will be held tomorrow evening in Hoch auditorium on the University of Kansas campus. Friday morning at 9 30 students may call at room 10 in the high school building to obtain copies of the Red and Black annual. Starting at 10 50 grade records will be distributed and classes end at noon.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Hoch
Univeristy of Kansas
Commandos Stand Ready for Allied Invasion Mastery
In Britain a large force of combined operations commandos from army navy and air are prepared to spearhead a cross Channel invasion. They are trained shock troops focused on securing and holding a bridge-head while regular forces land, with unity among branches deemed key to victory.
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France
English Channel
Britain
America
Combined Operations Command
Hilary St. George
Saunders
Combined Operations
Norway
Spain
Dieppenfasir
Tunisia
Kansans Vote On Rum Tax Plan Change
In Washington on May 19, all six Kansas congressmen Carlson Guyer Hope Lambertson Rees and Winter voted for the motion to instruct house conferees to accept the senate approved modified Rum tax plan. The motion failed 194 to 202.
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Washington
Kansas
Carlson
Guyer
Hope
Lambertson
Rees
Winter
House
Lawrence News Briefs From May Events And Local Notes
Robbery at Dicker store in North Lawrence reported last night. Chamber of Commerce plans May 23 meeting at Hotel Eldridge with Governor Alf Landon as keynote speaker. Lawrence High honors assembly held this morning. Z C Boardman elected president of Lawrence High School PTA. Flower show hosted by Lawrence Flower Club at Congregational parish house yesterday. Fred Soxman arrived from Chicago to visit Mr and Mrs George Kuehne. Double Four bridge club met at Mrs Roy Houser home yesterday. Kappa Beta to banquet tomorrow at the Manor. Mrs H W Emerson of Ann Arbor Michigan visiting Mrs George Shaad. Young and Henry Shirar wedding held Friday night May 17. Lawrence High senior picnic planned for this afternoon at Kent with Helen Metcalf and H C Riggs chaperones. Porterhouse steak advertised at 33 cents a pound. Cornhuskers beat Jayhawkers 69 to 40 in track meet yesterday.
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Dicker
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
Alf M. Landon
Lawrence High School
Z. C. Boardman
Parent-Teachers Association
Lawrence Flower Club
Congregational Parish House
Fred Soxman
Chicago
George Kuehne
Double Four Bridge Club
Roy Houser
Kappa Beta
H. W. Emerson
Ann Arbor
Mich
George Shaad
Young
Henry Shirar
Kent
Helen Metcalf
H. C. Riggs
Cornhuskers
Jayhawkers
Willard Family Arrives in Lawrence for Home
Heavyweight champion Jess Willard and wife arrive in Lawrence with two children to settle here. Mrs Willard and the family plan to make Lawence home. Francis Saile enlists and will report for service at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Ed Ateneos announce a Woodlawn picnic on May 23. Miss Gertrude's wedding is noted.
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Jess Willard
Lawrence
Fourth of July plans advance smoothly in area
Committee in charge reports preparations for the big day are progressing well. William Bromersick has sold his store to W A Spalding. The University of Kansas class of 1893 plans its tenth annual reunion. A telephone is installed in the KU library. Judge Benson of Ottawa is in Lawrence on business. Harry Dick and wife travel to Kansas City for a day. Many county corn fields are being replanted. W C Markham of Baldwin visits Lawrence. Mrs Hugh Means of Chicago visits her parents in town. Grand Army encampment delegates depart for McPherson. Frank Pratt of Tonganoxie moves to North Lawrence.
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William Bromersick
W. A. Spalding
University of Kansas
Judge Benson
Ottawa
Lawrence
Harry Dick
Kansas City
W. C. Markham
Baldwin
Hugh Means
Chicago
Lil
George Barker
Grand Army
McPherson
Frank Pratt
Tonganoxie
North Lawrence
Duke of Windsor on World War II Progress
The Duke of Windsor said after a meeting with Secretary Hull that the United Nations face a long road before defeating the Axis He praised the African campaign but warned against over optimism and urged continued effort and resolve.
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Washington
Duke of Windsor
United Nations
Cordell Hull
Invasion Command Speculation Shapes Allied Plans
Washington speculation centered on who would command a multi prong Allied invasion of Europe. Possible leaders include Sir Harold Alexander Dwight Eisenhower and George C Marshall with Roosevelt and Churchill likely directing overall strategy. Some analysts favor multiple simultaneous thrusts across the Balkans Italy Channel and Norway, each under expanded command.
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Washington
Europe
Roosevelt
Churchill
America
Sir Harold R.L.G. Alexander
Dwight Eisenhower
George C. Marshall
Marshall
High Command
Alexander
Heisenhower
Balkans
Italy
English Channel
Norway
Eisenhower
Balkan
Channel
Dunkerque
Burma
Teachers Free to Seek Summer Jobs for 1942 43
County officials report from the National Education Association that teachers may take any summer work after duties end for 1942 43 and begin immediately. If a 1943 44 teaching post pays more than the summer job, a statement of availability is required from the employer. no such statement needed when signing next year contracts. After signing, teachers must fulfill the contract unless granted release.
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Margaret Hurley
National Education ‘Association
Bulletin
U S Army Bomber Puzzle Fill In The Answers
A historical newspaper puzzle page with a horizontal and vertical word list. Clues include aircraft, numbers, geography, and common terms, featuring entries such as female horse horseman and other crosswise hints. The puzzle appears to map a classic acrostic style with numeric indicators.
No-delay for Fall Contracts Affirmed by Association Bulletin
The association bulletin states there is no reason to delay signing contracts for next fall if all parties are satisfied with the terms.
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The.association Bulletin
Thera. J
Flashes of Life hit and run house tumbles on man
C F Sikes of Duncan Oklahoma reports a flooded creek wall swept his house from its foundation and it ran over him while he stood near his home. He escaped with only a head scrape, saying the incident left him shaken by the sudden catastrophe.
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Duncan, Okla
C. F. Sikes
Balent Forgets Money Belt At Albuquerque Hotel
Anthony Balent left his money belt containing 2064 dollars in a Albuquerque hotel room. He realized the loss in Amarillo Texas. Albuquerque police recovered the belt and arranged sending the cash to him in Chicago.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Anthony Balent
Amarillo
Tex
Balent
Chicago
Candy Shop Signs Closed Sundays and Mondays
Frank Chicago reports a Wilson Avenue candy shop posts a sign stating it is closed Sundays and Mondays and any other day without stock. The quirky notice hints at variable hours based on inventory.
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Frank Chicago
Wilson Avenue
Spanish War Vets Elect New State Officers in Emporia
Ed M. Simpson of Clyde was elected commander of the United Spanish War Veterans at the state convention in Emporia which drew 375 members and their wives. Emporia won the 1944 convention. other officers include Joseph Schonberner of Junction City and Henry L. Hopkins of Manhattan. Auxiliary leadership named Mrs. Ida Heacock Baker of Parsons and Mrs. Anna Elson of Kansas City.
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Emporia
Kan
Ed M. Simpson
Clyde
United Spanish War Veterans
Joseph Schonberner
Junction City
Henry L. Hopkins
Manhattan
Ida Heacock Baker
Parsons
Anna Elson
Kansas City
Red Cross Notes and War Service Classes Announced
Red Cross notes from Douglas county outline yarn shortages and gear return shifts. New classes begin June 1 at Watkins Memorial hospital for Nurse's Ride with evenings and hospital work, plus Standard First Aid starting June 14 in Haworth hall. Mrs. J W Ashton handles inquiries.
Beth Carter Waac Heroine Watches Seaplane Scheme
Beth Carter a Waac on a Pacific island shadows Major Brit Jackson and his co conspirators Lita Danton and Rick Moth. She overhears a plan to aid retreating pilots, then hides as a nighttime boat escape unfolds with a whispered warning and a veiled trap. The scene ends with a staged taxi to the seaplane and a poised alliance forming.
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Beth Carter
Waac
Brit Jackson
Pacific
Coast Artillery Barrage Balloon Battalion
Leais
Beth
Lita Danton
Brit
Rick Moth
Rmilssing
Lita
Jrun
Rick
Nurse Aide Class Instructors Named In Douglas County
Mrs William Douce executive secretary of the Douglas county chapter has returned from a Red Cross conference in St Louis. Chapters report on the Nurse Aide program expresses approval of night classes that give employed women a chance to help. Hospitals report that business and professional women make good Nurse Aides as they budget their time well.
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Douglas County
Serfocery
N. A
J. W. Ashton
The
Red Cross
William Douce
St. Louis
Zive
Wom
Radio listings mix in a dense May schedule
A dense broadcaster roster for Wednesday and Thursday May 19 20 shows a long sequence of radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and others. It lists music acts dramatic readings news and variety programs with times and performer names such as Jack Armstrong Earl Godwin Sammy Kaye Lionel Barrymore Eddie Cantor Gracie Fields and Tommy Dorsey.
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Wren
Jack Armstrong
KMBC
WDAF
London
Fred Waring
Orc
Victor Borge
Joseph Harsch
KNMBC
Keen
Earl Godwin
Sammy Kaye
Ord
Lionel Barrymore
Eddie Cantor
Milton Berle
Raymond Gram Swing
Kay Kyser
Gracie Fields
Bonnie King
MBC
Bernie Cummin
Harry James
Orch
KMRC
Texas Rangers
Lou Breeze
KAIBC
Wren—Network of Americas
Bob Allen
Muehlebach
KRMBC
Russ Morgan
Neil Bondshu
Midland Minstrels
Wear Transportation
Western Echoes
Kiaibc
Norman Cloutier
Bob Burns
Mr. Keen
John B. Kennedy
Fannie Brice
Wren—Lum
Abner
Heart of America
Aldrich
Aleeting
Af—A.p
Wrens
Freddie Martins
Otah
Office of War Inf
Ea Rel Muehlebach
A.P
Boyd Raeburn
Wanted Hard of Hearing Men and Women Ad
Readers with hearing loss are urged to try the Ourine Ilame Method test promising instantly improved hearing. If results are not satisfactory money back guarantee. Also offered are Ourine Ear Drops at Round Corner Drug Store for relief from ringing buzzing head noises.
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Round Corner
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