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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1943
Page
4
A dated biblical quotation from Psalm 12731 is cited, stressing divine oversight in building and guarding cities. The snippet appears as a devotional or religious snippet in a local publication, attributed to Paatma. No events or persons are described beyond the verse reference.
A Japanese radio report claims Admiral Yamamoto, the Pearl Harbor planner, is dead. The piece notes Japan’s early war gains dwindling as Allied forces gain the upper hand in Europe and the Pacific, casting doubt on the admiral’s demise and the myth of peace dictated from Washington.
The report notes more small plants producing war material and integrating with large plant assembly line methods. A preliminary process slowed at first but improvements enable small establishments to fit into government production plans. Progress is encouraging though the problem remains not fully solved.
Slipping in War Effort Strikes involving thousands threaten to close key war plants. Such interruptions conflict with pledges to keep production steady and risk slowing the war effort. The conflict notes that victory is not assured and balanced production remains essential.
Recommendations of the Allied staffs at Washington are being shaped for delivery to President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill. The aim of the Allied war council is to cause something new to happen in the war and to present a decisive form of a plan.
The article notes plans under review by the two Allied leaders who will soon turn their attention to the details. It emphasizes ongoing evaluation and anticipation of a coordinated stance.
Nazi authorities report damage from British and American bombings in the Reich as negligible and say the war effort will not be weakened even if attacks continue. German sentiment is cool to Winston Churchill's idea of using air power to end the war. The Tunisian air operation is cited as an example of a successful Allied campaign. The coming summer in Europe may test the combined air and ground offensive.
The piece notes statisticians say the U S uses more wood than steel in the present war. It suggests the White House foresaw this and hints the shelterbelt program, begun to curb dust, may have had a war aims motive.
The question of the lien law connected to old age pensions, once in Kansas and repealed, now faces the Missouri legislature. Advocates argue that without a lien clause the pension law favors uncooperative children and offers no help to obliging ones who care for aging parents.
Reported on the eastern coast are rackets using patriotic sentiment to solicit purchases or subscriptions for newly formed groups claiming to aid the war effort. Local officials note that this graft has not yet troubled the region but call for firm action if it appears.
Allied forces complete mop up on Attu Island marking another American base on the great circle route between the United States and Japan. The operations signal a westward trend likely impacting Japanese energy interests.
In Chicago Tribune dispatches Laurence Binyon, famed English writer of To the Fallen, is cited in obituary notices. The poem, carved on WWI memorials across the British Empire, is quoted in memory and notes Elgar set it to music.
Rome radio announced a celebration to mark the Day of Italian Africa after the fall of Bizerte and Tunis. The Kansan notes it as a passing remark.
Dewitt Mackenzie argues Washington aims to speed war material to China by air over the India China route. He notes China’s dire need for arms as Burma remains closed and Ichang is a strategic prize in the Yangtze corridor, with 800 to 500 planes sought to break the Japanese offensive.
The Santa Fe depot at Lecompton was blown open last evening and about 8.55 dollars in cash was taken by robbers. May rainfall totals 4.95 inches to date, 0.25 inch above normal, with noon temperature at 78 degrees.
Eighty six seniors will receive diplomas at the Lawrence high school commencement exercises tonight. Earl Williams traveled to Kansas City Missouri this morning on business. Miss Blanche Stanley and Miss Marguerite Kendall went to Camp Funston to visit friends.
Rev Edward Hyslop of Baldwin visited Ottawa. The Nebraska Kansas track meet is set for tomorrow at McCook field. Buchs band plans first concert at South Park this evening weather permitting. Mrs Blanche Lyon and Otto Rothenberger to sing at Baptist church Sunday. Highland Park baseball to play Baker University at Baldwin tomorrow. Frank Bangs Otto Barteldes and Warren Henley walked to Topeka. Miss Lucy Riggs returning home from Paola after winter teaching. Another hard rain last night crops did not need it.
Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a daily Vacation Bible School for three weeks starting Monday at 9 a.m. Sessions run 9 to 11, five days a week, for first through tenth graders. Enrollment is 10 cents each Monday. Teachers for each grade include Mrs A J Beil, Mrs Gene Jackson, and Mrs Jerauld Randall for grades one and two. Mrs Obed Thompson and Mrs Ernest Poratius for grade three. Mrs LeaRoy Hurley, Mrs Burl Walter, and Mrs Harold Von Gunteh for grades four to six. Miss Naomi Light and Mrs Elmer Cooper for grades seven to nine. Mrs Bryan Cox is assistant superintendent. Miss Ednah Hopkins directs music and Miss Selma Beil handles records.
In St. Matthews circuit court the term was delayed to December due to farm labor shortages. Solicitor Julian S. Wolfe noted farmers faced jury duty but many prisoners on bond were also needed on farms.
A light earthquake was felt in Santiago Chile at 5 am today May 22 indicating minor seismic activity with no damage. Local authorities reported no injuries or structural concerns.
The Sunflower Ordnance Works near DeSoto Kansas maintains a 24 seven hospital staff of five doctors and seven nurses to treat injured workers. The plant hospital opened October 20 1942 with a single story 50 room T shaped facility and a modern lab including X ray electrocardiograph and oxygen equipment.
Frank Endacott, delayed by floods, meets a 20 year old RAF pilot in Kansas City who hails from Plymouth England and recently arrived from England. The pilot discussed bombing missions and praised Allied efforts over Germany while expressing longing to rejoin combat. Endacott visited family in Kansas City before continuing toward Bartlesville.
Brit Jackson and Beth Carter are captured after a spy plane misleads their coast artillery unit. Lita Danton and Rick Moth land with an important missing paper. Beth quietly plans to slip free by loosening a cord while Brit talks to keep alert as the plane dives toward an unknown base.
STEN PHIL EVANS and the War Board chair a Food-for-Freedom letter contest with 190000 entries. Winners Maxine Salisbury and Velma Kerschner win $50 war bonds and pride. KMBC radio features a 6:15 am farm program and a shift in hosts Lou and Herb race through shows. The 1943 slate includes Something to Talk About at 3:30 pm and Last Night at the Rose Room at 5 pm. The New York Philharmonic returns May 23 at 2 pm for 52 weeks of Sunday music on KMBC.
Lawrence free public library adds varied titles including Chile by Benjamin Subercaseaux a witty geographic portrait and One World by Wendell Willkie about global travel and postwar outlook plus children titles The Little Prince and Patterns on the Wall each with descriptive notes on themes and authors.
Washington May 22 The War Department released the names of two Kansas soldiers wounded in action. Pvt Kendall F Pierce from Topeka Kansas suffered wounds in the Southwest Pacific while Pvt Donald D Harbour of Edgerton Kansas was wounded in North Africa.
A dense program grid shows WREN KMBC and WDAF schedules for the evening. Performers include Venuti's and Russ Morgan orchestras, Gracie Barrie and Jan Savitt acts, and radio news from United Press alongside AP.
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