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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1943

Page

4

Deviling Good Do Not They Err That Devise Evil

A compact reflection on wisdom and mercy citing Proverbs 14 22. The verse contrasts devising evil with mercy and truth for those who pursue goodness.

Japs Build Airfields On Attu in Aleutians

Japanese forces on Attu encircled after American capture of a partly built airfield. Both sides had used airfields on various islands with Americans recapturing and repurposing Japanese and American air facilities in the Aleutians and Guadalcanal.

Attu Aleutians Guadalcanal

Tax Plans Drift As Congress Scrambles To Pass Bill

Congress leaders race to fix tax legislation with a three day window. Senate Finance Committee Chairman George warns pay as you go may be dropped if no acceptable measure emerges. Withholding tax support grows but Ruml plan opposition risks two tax hits in one year.

Congress George Senate Finance Committee

Churchill’s assurances misread by Rome radio on invasion

The Rome broadcast claimed Churchill would bomb burn and invade, then warned Italians to distrust such promises. The note recalls Churchill’s earlier pledge to deny Mussolini his African empire, highlighting wartime propaganda and skepticism among Italian listeners.

Rome Churchill Mussolini

Destructive floods in Kansas threaten regions reaching the Mississippi

Report notesods leaving Kansas roads withdraw from the state after causing destruction in southeast Kansas. The floods from several streams join tributaries feeding the Mississippi, creating alarm along the big river as waters rise toward the gulf.

Kansas Gulf Mississippi Big River

Prodigal With a Purpose Returns to AFL Doors

John L. Lewis, who led miners from AFL eight years ago, stands on the AFL steps seeking readmission. Observers across the labor movement speculate on his motives and potential impact on the federation.

John “L. Lewis Miners’ Union American Federation of Labor A.F.L

John L Lewis Seen as Unifier of Labor Movement

The piece argues the coal controversy may affect John L Lewis's labor leadership future. It states he is not pursuing a second rank but aims to unify the labor movement. Observers expect actions to show his personal fortunes are not neglected.

Lewis John L. Lewis

Allied leaders eyed for wartime summit amid Japan options

Hints point to a prospective meeting of Roosevelt Churchill Stalin and Chiang Kai Shek. Roosevelt and Churchill reportedly plan to propose to Stalin, who controls suitable bases for bombing Japan. Chiang claims titles to similar sites, though not under his control. If gathered, the talks could cover many strategic issues.

Roosevelt Churchill Stalin Chiang Kai- Shek Mike Japan Chiang

Absenteeism in War Plants Rises to 5.42 Percent

A survey shows absenteeism in war plants has increased to 5.42 percent of total employment. As war work continues and novelty fades, the tendency to delays may rise, suggesting countermeasures will slow the increase rather than eliminate delays entirely.

Experts Who Led Farm Payments At Odds With Pigs Now At Conference

Government experts who once funded farmers not to grow crops and supervised the pig slaughter now play a leading role at an international food conference planning to feed the world. Foreign delegates noted their presence with surprise at the turnabout. Americans are used to experts backing a panacea one year and opposing it the next.

Stimson on Prisoner of War Housing Options

Secretary Stimson says ample facilities exist to house all POWs the Allies may take. If US and Canada resources run dry, Africa is presented as a sizable alternative.

Stimson United States Canada Africa

Goebbels Goes to Hell in One Last Propaganda Jest

A satirical piece recounts Herr Goebbels mixing with Nazi leaders in hell after escaping heaven. He faces torment but is quickly mocked by the devil for believing their “fat of the land” paradise. The punchline reveals the devil’s laughter at the hoax.

Stars and Stripes Herr Goebbels Heaven Hades Hitler Goering Ribbentrop Goebbels St. Peter Hell Devil

Tax Time Grows Less Enviable as Incomes Rise

Leavenworth Times notes that higher incomes bring more taxes, dampening the once envious view of paying taxes. The piece suggests people may not feel wealthier when tax bills climb with earnings.

Leavenworth Times

Hitler Likely to Make Final Russian Offensive Says Churchill

The War Today notes Churchill’s warning that Hitler may launch a last major assault on the Soviet Union as signs mount of renewed German pressure near Novorossiysk. The column weighs how allied invasion plans in France or the Balkans could affect Hitler’s timing and decision. Yamamoto’s reported death is hailed as a UN victory and a blow to wartime aggressors.

Hitler Russia Churchill Fuehrer Moscow Black Sea Novorossisk Bolshevists Bocie Caucasus France Balkans Italy Germany Alps Isoroku Yamamoto Tokyo United Nations Yamamoto Washington Beth Brit Lita

Old Home Town Brings Local Notices and Results

Rev C A Puls delivers commencement sermon at the Liberty Memorial auditorium. Final exams begin at Lawrence high. Bees count on a westbound Rock Island freight. Nebraska wins Big Six track with 7015 points, Kansas second, Missouri last at 944. University reports Red Cross collection of 1483. Twenty five divorce cases docketed in Douglas county court.

C. A. Puls Trinity Lutheran Church Liberty Memorial Auditorium Lawrence High School J. D. Club Arthur Huddleston Rock Island R. E. Lawrence the Manor Irving Hill Old and New Club Gertie K. Johnston St. Joseph Rebekah Lodge Nebraska Kansas Missouri A. Olson Connecticut Street Leo Smith Kansas City W. Newmark J. M. Morey University Red Cross Douglas County District Court

Third rural high school proposed in Douglas county

Twenty five years ago a plan for a third rural high school in Douglas county emerged after a meeting at Lecompton tonight. The 3 pm temperature stood at 83 degrees, and the Trinity Lutheran church Brotherhood will hold a meeting this evening.

Douglas County Lecompton The Mercury Brotherhood of the Trinity Lutheran Church

Wells Work Starts at Haskell Site Today

Work begins today on the new wells at Haskell. A freight wreck at Burlingame delayed Santa Fe morning trains for several hours. A hard rain fell last night with more forecast. A telegram from 8S Churchill announced not Lawrence chosen as the Biase for the next G A R reunion. John Strong moves into his recently purchased property. Fifty KU students accompanied the baseball team to Topeka. Dr E M Owen went to Corliss on business. Rev James Murray of Baldwin was in Lawrence on business.

Haskell Santa Fe Burlingame Churchill Lawrence G.A.R John Strong K. U Topeka E. M. Owen Corliss James Murray Baldwin

Flashes of Life hidden in city’s cleaners and floods

A collage of odd city life notes from Washington Memphis Danville and Evanston. Street washers get railed at for chaos when a drunk hijacks their machine. A reporter watches them rinse in a downpour. Firemen quell a water wagon blaze.

Washington City

Apple prospects poor in Kansas crop outlook

Tovoka May 21. 2 percent. Prospects for the Kansas apple crop are poor after a survey of northeast Kansas orchards. George Kinkead, secretary of the State Horticultural Society, cites cold wet weather reducing pollination and a thin Jonathans stand. He predicts 1943 apple yield below last year's 70 percent of normal, with small peach grape and strawberry crops expected.

Tovoka Kansas George Kinkead State Horticultural Society

Phog Allen to Deliver Commencement Addresses at Two Kansas High Schools

Allen Dr. F. C. "Phog" Allen will deliver commencement speeches at Bennington high school Monday and Miltonvale high school Tuesday evenings.

Allen F. C Phog Bennington Miltonvale

Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid Reflects Historic Screen Lore

A vintage style puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues referencing screen stars, film terms, and classic wordplay. Across hints include Pleasantry and Fondle while vertical entries touch Leiter and Bible terms, creating a compact cinematic era crossword.

Rent has Bearing on Welfare Load

County welfare officials say federal rent control boomerangs raise relief costs. Case examples: an elderly couple's income from renting a home falls short after OPA cuts, boosting welfare load. another old age case needs higher grants due to rent reductions. Fuel costs and eviction rules also drive higher county expenses and tax concerns.

OPA Mildred Watson Sunflower Ordnance Works

Few Tires in Stock Warns OPA Officer for Kansas

Emporia May 21 C D Chapman district OPA tire rationing officer warned that except for four or five groups entirely in wartime work no tires will be available for Kansas motorists within 60 days He said 5000 of 5900 Kansas tire dealers were nearly out of stock with little or no replenishment capacity and that June quotas may be much lower than at any time since rationing began.

Emporia C. D. Chapman OPA Kansas Chapman Kansas Tire

WAAC Recruiting Push Details for Women Volunteers

Lieut. Ruby Alexander and Auxiliary Troopman meet at Waac headquarters to discuss new requirements and inform women about service options in the United States Army. Alexander leads Waac recruitment in Topeka area as a nationwide drive targets 90 000 Waacs by July 1 1943 with 600 000 trained replacements needed. Women can now be earmarked for officer candidate school after basic training. new roles expand to ground work air bases and signal corps nationwide. Local civilian recruiting committee members offer application blanks.

Ruby Alexander Waac Massachusetts, Street Waacs United States Army Alexander Topeka Army Waaces Signal Corps

Rattlers Stolen From Okeene Roundup Stockpile

The Okeene Junior Chamber of Commerce denounced a theft of 75 prime rattlesnakes taken from the site of the annual rattlesnake roundup near Hitchcock Oklahoma. The event has been postponed for the duration. Tulsa visitors, described as well dressed, were not identified. Local farmers expressed mixed reactions to the loss hoping the pests are removed.

Hitchcock Okla Okeene Junior Chamber of Commerce Salt Creek Canyon E. A. Barnes Junior Chamber

Meth Carter Spy Plot on Pacific Island

Beth Carter uncovers a suspected information leak aboard a Pacific island coast artillery base. Brit Jackson uses a ruse to trap spies Lita Danton and Rick Moth, but Beth is accused as a witness and captured alongside Brit during a forced seaplane escape toward an uncertain fate.

Meth Carter Waac Brit Jackson Coast Artillery Abiea Wintan Pirit Puck Moth Ised Beth Brit Lita Hoek Rick Mr. Moth Carter Thoroly Miss Danton Rick Moth Lita Danton Smart-Aleck Jackson Miss America

Governor Schoeppel Addresses Fort Hays Graduates

Governor Andrew Schoeppel urged Fort Hays State College graduates to expect national service after graduation. He warned against societal deterioration and moral breakdown and called for vigilance to prevent mental depressions after victories.

Radio Programs Friday Evening May 2 to Sunday Night

Radio listings cover Friday May 2 through Sunday May 22 with a dense schedule. Programs include WREN KMBC WDAF and others airing serials news talks musical programs concerts and comedy shows from 6:00 PM to 2:45 AM and beyond featuring performers such as Jack Armstrong Victor Borge Bing Crosby Vernon Dalhart and many more across stations KMBC WREN WDAF WDAKF WRIEN WREN WKARC and others.

Wren Jack Armstrong KMBC WDAKF Liundon Laird WDAF Fred Waring Ore Wren Victor Borge KMLC WRIEN Mr. Keen Earl Godwin KAMBC Kate Smith WDAK Wren—Parker Navy WMLC WDAPF Tommy Riggs John Gunther Trade Fields KMLRC Bonnie King Filmer Davis Gabriel Beatter WDAP KMBRC Rex Stout Emer Davis Texas Rangers Lon T Breeze Orch Muete KMBCO KMIBC WDAR A.T Joe Venuti Tommy Dorser WKARC Office of War Inf Muehlebach Or KRMBC Ray Benson Cavaliers Treasury Missouri Survey Kmi Yanks Elery Queen Danny Thomas Sanderson & Crummitt Abbie Roy Porter Boston Pops Hobby Lobby WDAL Edward Tomlinson Kkmisc Bill Stern NRCO Grand Ole Opry Neons KMMNC Frazier Hunt Wren—School Safety KAIBC Wdarf Teommy Dorsey Statler Hotel KMIC Ray Pearl WLEN Bob Allen Wren—News KMBE i‘—Symphony Upton Close Wake Up America Army Hour A. Kostelanetz John Tompkins Green Hornet Homer Rodeheaver NBC Symphony Wren—Gunther Drew Pearson Jack Benny Mary Ann Mercer Charlie McCarthy Walter Winchell Dorothy Thompson WDPAF Gabriel Heatter Tommy Dorsey Nation Ren —Freddie Martin DAF A.P Gracie Barrie Wren—Rues Morgan Jan Savitt Muehlebach United Press News

Base soothe chafe medicated coat

A preparation called Mexiana formerly known as Mexican Heat Powder is applied to form a protective coat between skin and bed clothes to soothe chafing during use.

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