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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
3
A brief biblical quotation notes the human tendency to seek approval from people rather than from God. The reference to John 92 43 emphasizes humility before divine judgment and the superiority of divine praise over worldly acclaim.
Liberty Memorial high school awards its year class in Hoch auditorium Lawrence as the University and Haskell Institute finish earlier their schedules. The graduates, practical and clear-eyed, balanced work and study during a critical year and feel ready to shape the post graduation future.
The Prime Minister told a joint session of Congress that Britain will continue the war alongside the United States until Japan is defeated. He rejected any settlement less than full victory and emphasized Britain's interest in rebuilding its empire through Allied victory. He asserted he was not guiding Britain toward liquidation of its empire.
The article notes U S and allied casualties may rise by about 5 000 after Tunisia operations. It reports around 12 000 wounded transported by air to rear hospitals and claims fewer than 2 percent mortality among the wounded due to faster evacuation and better treatment. It praises medical services for an exceptional wartime record.
Gene Lowther asserts the coal strike stalemate has reached a final point, signaling an exhausted path for negotiations. The opinion notes mounting fatigue and unresolved issues hindering a breakthrough.
A theory posits Germany courted early capitulation in Tunisia to preserve a core of seasoned soldiers for a later war. It likens this to a World War I pattern, arguing safeguards in 1919 failed and could enable a third attempt to dominate.
The piece notes a shift in the Russian front where the summer campaign will decide which side launches the offensive. Historically the Axis took the initiative, but this year uncertainty arises over which side will lead the summer operations and how far they may advance.
The piece argues Germany misunderstood total war and did not foresee that Allied bombing would trigger floods in the Ruhr valley. It suggests the devastation would rebound on Germany and that the war’s brute effects could now strike the German people just as they claimed to unleash them.
Chemists predict postwar fuel efficiency of 40 miles per gallon will be common cutting the cost of fueling a car by more than half. Potential savings could free wages for other purposes and reduce overall motor expenses as the prewar high motor costs recede.
The Wichita Eagle notes coal’s primary purpose is to deliver heat for homes and furnaces, not to figure in political voting or precinct disputes. The remark emphasizes a practical view of energy over partisan considerations.
The British prime minister urged urgent aid to China and questioned air power alone ending Germany and Italy. He argued allied strategy remains multi-front, combining bombing with potential land invasion, while pressuring Russia and maintaining effort in Europe and the Pacific.
Roy Roberts of Kansas City will lead the KU alumni meeting on Mom day morning. The state high school track meet is under way in Emporia today. The Midland CPA group meets Wednesday evening at the hall. Mrs. H. E. VanNoy hosts a Monday bridge session. Mrs. W. E. Spalding hosted the Friday Duplicate Auction club yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Perkins are in Kansas City for the day. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brune and children visited Spring Hill yesterday. The Builders class of First Methodist plans a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Charles Look’s Crescent Road home. Clara Pine is recovering in Eve City. Mrs. H. E. Don Carlos is in New York City this week. F. Lewis and Paul Laptad drove to Kansas City Friday.
Mrs C Skilton spends the day in anes City Missouri. Lieutenant Luprence Camp Funston spent Sunday in Lawrence. Rev M Lee Sorey went to Hutchinson on business. Westport High School Kansas City won the invitation track meet at McCook Field yesterday. Mr and Mrs Fred Meyn of Kansas City spend the day in Lawrence. Faculty of the school of fine arts hosts a picnic for drawing and painting students at Brown's Grove tomorrow.
County clerk received railroad and telegraph assessments totaling 690 dollars. Methodist church at Clinton to be dedicated Sunday June 14. Apple Pie district votes to build a new schoolhouse this summer. Richland G A R post to conduct Decoration Day services at Clinton cemetery. Miss Lottie Brune and Mahlon Perkins to wed at Lakeview home tonight at seven. Innes and Sol Marks stores repainting. Congressman J D Bowersock and Dr O Bryan travel to Kansas City for business and a dental convention. Ben Hur Floto circus advertising car arrives in Lawrence. G W Jones sells 901 Ohio residence and moves to 1324 Tennessee. State teachers examination conducted with two applicants.
The clue list presents a mixed set of horizontal and vertical letter entries likely from a crossword, with numbered items and partial word roots. It implies a theme around actors, terms, and abbreviations, though no cohesive narrative or solution is given in readable form.
Nean J Jakosky of the school of engineering and Dr Ray Brewster professor of chemistry members of the technical advisory committee of the Kansas Industrial Development Commission will visit Pittsburgh Pa around the first of June for consultations with Mellon Institute scientists to shape the Kansas program. The committee will study acetylene extraction from natural gas and converting natural gas into petroleum with Fred Koch a Wichita chemical engineer joining them.
An appraisal of De Cost Smith's work on Indian lore and life. Born near the Onondaga reservation, he painted and studied tribes in the 1880s, befriended leaders like Sitting Bull and Rain in the Face, and offered sympathetic analyses of witchcraft beliefs and ghost dances amid western expansion. The text notes his national reputation as an artist and the later division of his Indian collection after his 1939 death.
A collaboration between the American Museum of Natural History and the Heyes Foundation of the American Indian brings joint initiatives to support indigenous studies and exhibit development. The partnership aims to fund research, curation, and community engagement programs.
Baldwin residents share social visits and travels with friends and relatives from Kansas City Wichita Lawrence and Nashville. Notable events include Miss Geraldine Durin's high school return and Dunns driving home Saturday, Dr James S Chubb visiting, postmasters meeting in Kansas City, and Baker College gatherings with local hosts.
Emma F Suran, 76, born September 6 1866 Evansville Ind died at home east of Eudora May 10 1943. She moved to Salina Kansas at age eight with parents Cade Suran and wife. Married Josiah Wilson November 17 1881 producing eleven children four died. Survived by Kenneth Bertha and Elmer Wilson. The couple settled in Douglas County about fifty years ago. Funeral services were held from...
Beth Carter hides along the beach as Major Jackson and the trio Brit Lita and Rick plot inside information leaks. Beth overhears plans to leak secret papers and is urged to reveal herself, while Brit threatens to shoot. The scene ends with Beth exposed as Lita accuses her of spying.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at Salem Evangelical Church with Rev. C. F. Weidensaul and Rev. W. O. Watson officiating. Pallbearers included six grandsons. extensive out of town attendance listed from Salina, Wichita, Topeka, Detroit, and Kansas City. Survivors: three sons Walter Melvin Virgil all of Eudora. four daughters Margie Stella Vera Mayme. sisters Medora Dubbs Ida Weburg J. B. Rutger. brothers William Suran John Suran. twenty one grandchildren twelve great grandchildren. Religion and prayer marked her seven weeks of illness.
A dense schedule of radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAF WDAP WDAPF WDAR and others for Thursday May 20 and Friday May 21. It lists program times and performers including Jack Armstrong Fred Waring Victor Borge Bob Burns Major Bowes Stage Door Canteen and more with episodes of News Newscast and music hours throughout the evening.
The Journal-World notes its daily reach of about 35,000 readers with many staying engaged in the Too Late to Classify column each day. The item highlights audience size and ongoing reader interest in the feature.
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