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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1944
Page
4
Publication note stating it is published daily except Sunday and entered at the Lawrence Kansas post office as second class matter under federal law on May 22, 1944.
A Chicago University professor criticizes Kansas schools as outdated and wasteful. He urges abolishing small high schools under 100 or 50 students, proposing 400 pupils per school as a criterion. State officials warn such cuts would halve the number of high schools, while supporters note high costs and call for prudent reform.
Senate early consideration faces opposition from Senator Clyde Reed Kansas who attacks proposed postmaster pay raises noting postmasters duties during the war effort and nonpostal tasks while postal employees already received a $300 bonus last year and the measure would cost about $95 million for next year with varying increases for commission-based postmasters and all first second and third class postmasters percent raises.
The Communist Party of the United States voted to dissolve as a political party at its New York convention. The move may resemble the discontinuation of the New Deal without altering any specific policies or outcomes.
Tito seeks full Allied recognition as Yugoslavia's government and appears to have British and Russian support. King Peter has dismissed Mihailovic and may name Tito, signaling a push to unify resistance against the Axis. The interview suggests Tito does not aim to preserve the monarchy and highlights Yugoslav factional tensions and cross-currents in wartime policy.
German orders in Italy misread the Allied schedule as the offensive began May 11 instead of May 24. By May 24 the Gustav line and large parts of Cassino area were lost, leaving Nazis off balance. The Anzio junction looms as Allied forces advance from south threaten remaining German defenses. A tax change aims to shield high entertainment venues from tighter rules. A Kansas City zoo elephant sold for 200 dollars earlier fetched 4000 dollars, underscoring political humor about elephant stock.
The piece argues a western invasion of Europe hinges on breaking German defenses on the invasion coast while a base in England acts as an aircraft carrier. It notes Italy shows toughness but warns the western front may differ from the Gustav and Hitler lines. Pravda praises Allied progress in Italy and the need for a combined pressure on multiple fronts.
Basel Switzerland May 22 Ernest Weber, president of the Swiss National Bank, convened the annual BIS assembly with all 18 directors absent except executives. The meeting approved a 4 percent dividend, about 6 million Swiss francs, while directors from Germany, Japan, Italy and others were not present. The bank, founded 1930 to handle German World War I reparations, remains neutral and faces postwar financing questions amid Allied plans. Notable absentees included Belgian director Alexandre Galopin, executed by the Germans, and Dutch banker L J A Trip.
Groundkeepers at Harvard University reset the yard and now report hundreds of radish plants sprouting. They describe it as a spontaneous victory garden and praise the quality. About 2,000 young Navy officers live in Harvard dormitories, with pranksters among students noted.
Prof Neva R Boyd to speak on a year round social and recreation plan for Lawrence. Manley Memorial Rock Garden dedicated in Central Park as a memorial to Robert Manley. Ayrshire Field Day draws 100+ dairymen at R B Peairs Dairy farm. Lotus styl members celebrate 25th anniversary with luncheon at Country Club. Dr and Mrs E M Owen host 80th birthday dinner for Mrs Anna E Lothrop. Rotary board picnic at Harold Constant’s home. Mr and Mrs Byron F Cooke return from Bartlesville visit and attend a Marion Talley concert. Eve Underwood of Phillipsburg visits Prof Ray Underwood family. Lyman McCurdy of San Diego visiting Mrs C B Strong. Evelyn Woodward hosts farewell party with Pearl Steel and others. Woodwards to spend summer in Pueblo. Lina Waddell of Kansas City returns home. Alice Johns to spend weekend in Kansas City.
Forty years ago W R Carter returns from Florence. Band concert nights ask owners to limit car use in park to prevent frightened horses. Miss Bessie Raymond hosts afternoon for Miss Mattie Sellards of Scranton. Mr and Mrs S Engle back from Emporia G A R encampment. Misses Mary and Anna Sweeney host card party for Miss Anna Fischer. Mrs William Crutchfield to host six o clock dinner. Sigma Phis of high school visit Miss Gertrude Cle. Mr and Mrs T J Davidson announce birth of daughter at Iola on March 17. Mrs Davidson formerly Miss Lulu Messer. Eclipse club meets at Mr and Mrs J P Greenlees. W F Johns leaves for San Francisco after visit with relatives. Archie Hogg excavates a new residence on Ohio street. Dudley Asher and Paul Landis plan a day in Chanute.
The State Water Commission approved plans to improve the Kansas River to withstand floods up to the 1903 level. The project costs an estimated 1,500,000 dollars and will raise the levee about 5 feet over nearly ten miles from the Kaw mouth at Kansas City to Turner. The notice also mentions upcoming cinema listings with Marguerite Clark in Come Out of the Kitchen and a feature at the Bowersock with Tom.
Washington marked the 125th anniversary of Savannah Ga the first steam powered trans ocean voyage. The event honored the merchant marine as the largest fleet the nation has ever boasted through congressional act and presidential proclamation. CHARLES WORLEY TO ARMY
Charles Russell Worley of Leicompton left Lawrence this morning for Fort Leavenworth for induction into the United States Army. Forty-eight white men are scheduled to go to Fort Leavenworth from this county on Monday May 29 for their pre induction physicals.
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Washington reports the revenue picture brightens as Congress prepares to send the tax simplification bill to the President. It would cut the 30 percent withholding and relieve about 30 million of 50 million taxpayers from annual returns, with millions more affected by revised withholding starting next year. The Rev E B Whitney, 72, Presbyterian minister, collapsed and died delivering a commencement address at Council Grove.
Lt Col DuMoulin praises Fifth Army artillery in Italy and recalls Russian and German accounts while a demonstration at Picatinny Army Ordnance Arsenal shows collective impact. Army Service Forces boost output with Garand rifles and synthetic tires. 3 tire thefts reported. J T Large and W B Pawlowski involved.
Link and Norma plan to feign innocence as Captain Azaraski hosts a tense night at the inn. Courtright, awake and cautious, slips out to shadow the captain, while Norma drills Tilda Courtright to stay quiet. The trio’s nerves mingle with danger in this grim mission setup.
A wheel and tire were taken from a man standing at his home 312 West Eighth street. Mrs. James Houk reported a wheel and tire stolen from her car at 915 Maine.
Lawrence chapter American War Dads announces a public benefit dance on June 8 at the Community building. Admission is $1 per couple and free for all service men and women in uniform. A Lawrence High swing band will perform to raise funds for local War Dads activities supporting service members and nationwide efforts. Committee members include S L Foster Ed McMillan Bill Underwood Phil Cato M J Patterson and Harold C Fisher.
Radio grid lists Monday May 22 and Tuesday May 7B programs across WREN KMBC WDAF WDAF KBWC and more. Entries include Armstrong Big Brother Club Western Echoes News Newscasts Dinner Music Cavalcata of America and Cavalcade of America with various hosts and orchestras. Also notes classical pieces Storytelling in music and symphonic favorites with composers Rossini Dukas and Tchaikovsky among others.
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