Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1943

Page

3

Help From the Lord Psalm Verse Cited

A devotional line quotes Psalm 34 6 noting a poor man cried and was heard by the Lord and saved from troubles in a religious verse.

Speck of Good in War Labor Board Fear Untimely Rubber Shutdown

The piece argues management would be quickly condemned for halting production over distrust of the War Labor Board while 50 000 rubber workers threaten wartime output. It suggests the war effort may push young servicemen to demand ending labor-czar dominance in government.

War Labor Board Washington

Not Surprising War Critique of Washington Elites

A wartime opinion piece rails at OPA leaders and Washington officials for overreach, claiming home front workers bear the burden of rules and costs. It laments harassment by “little lords of creation,” urging relief for those producing soldiers, food, and bonds.

OPA Washington Hitler Hirohito Mussolini Creation

Afterwar dream of new cars and home fittings fades

The article notes readers hopeful for dramatic postwar changes in appliances and automobiles may be disappointed. It argues that high efficiency plastic cars with very high mpg are unlikely to roll off production for months after peace. It predicts manufacturers will resume auto output slowly with first models echoing 1942 designs and highlights the need for home space for growing families.

Suto

Afterwar technology fears and long lasting home comforts

The passage notes that air vehicles will float around someday but current planes at municipal airports won t satisfy travelers. TV spreads slowly over short distances. Broadcasting firms won t replace millions of sets quickly. Modern integrated kitchens excite, yet rebuilding to free space challenges households. Keep old family bus ice box and radio until the postwar era.

Congressman Guyer Shown Improving After Illness

The report notes U S Guyer was ill and in the hospital but is now improving. He is praised for sobriety dependability and strong moral character, with oratorical skill and consistent voting in line with his beliefs despite political trends.

U. S. Guyer Guyer Congress

Kaw Valley Potato Market Poised For High Value

Scarcity of potatoes boosts prospects for Kaw Valley growers who labored many years to improve yields. The article traces the potato’s history from Peru to England and back to the United States, noting its rise as a staple crop and anticipating strong market reception for Kaw Valley spuds.

Kaw Valley Green Isle Peru England United States Tannhauser

Lebanon Returns to News as Willkie Highlights Diaspora

In Willkie best seller One World the long quiet Lebanon reappears as a topic. The book notes that about one fourth of Lebanon's population now lives in the United States.

Lebanon Hiram Willkie United States

Amchitka Landing Photos Mention Promoter and Soldiers

Ambiguous yesterday remarks suggest a landing force included a high profile promoter while soldiers used shovels to scoop fish from streams, underscoring the abundance of aquatic life and a future oriented view.

Amchitka

Opinion on girls in sports from school athletic director

An athletic director notes that modern girls excel in track baseball and basketball but would be out of their element in boxing due to a lack of cover up. He stresses protective discipline and poses boxing as a tougher test for female athletes.

Memorial Day tribute marks passing of Arthur Erickson

Arthur Erickson husband of Leona Spur geon Erickson died at his Kansas City home after a heart attack. He had visited Baldwin often at the home of her parents, the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Spurgeon. Several Baldwin residents and families are noted in updates on relocations travel and local events.

P.E.O Arthur Erickson Baldwin Leona Spurgeon Erickson Kansas City Kan Erickson Frances Davison University of Kansas Mayme Crum Lawrence L. M. Powell Amelia Arnold Ames Street Crum Robert Benz Missoula Mont Army’air Corps Joseph Rogers Baldwin High School Ralph Ritchie Hiram Weld Severance High School F. H. Flickinger Oakley Donald Hall V. E. Boardman Sacramento Calif Edward C. Allderdice Boardmans California Frank C. Leitaker Margaret Claire Frank, Jr Little Rock Ark Jimmie Camp Robinson Enry Leitakers Pittsburg Alfred Bunyan Woodhall J. W. Bonebrake Parsons F H. Flickinger Charles Bonebrake Bennett Simms Baker Notre Dame Lyle Whipple Bennett's Parkville Willard H. Garrett Leisure Hour Club W. A. Laucier Claude B. Beeks C. Scott Morgan Virgil Wood Clyde W. Brewster Charles E. Beeks Wiley A. Keye Mabel Hartley William McGlumphey J. E. Mertz A. Deel W. A. Keve A. E. Tunin Lewis E. Johnson Johnson Baker University Charles L. A. Hinds Mack Littrell Earl Kiker

Air power key to ending war with Japan says analyst

In a military analysis the defense of Attu shows Japanese tenacity. The piece argues for intensified civilian effort and production to speed Allied victory. It cites Manchuria China Korea and Chungking as sources of Japanese strength and predicts air power as the decisive path to force Japan's mainland capitulation.

Attu Aleutian Hitler United Nations China Mancchurian Chungking Manchuria Russia Korea Yangtze Chiang Kai-shek Japan

Memorial Day mail pause and local notices in Old Home Town

Postmaster C B Hosford announced no mail delivery on Memorial day. Dr E R Keith resigns as county health officer effective July 1. One hundred twenty seven rural graduates will receive diplomas June 3. Local residents travel to Topeka and Kansas City for visits and work. Mary Ann Gray hosts the Duplicate auction club with end of year gathering. Howard Esterly sails soon to join the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Don Farley departs for New Orleans to enlist in the merchant marines. Agnes Swanson departs for Washington DC for a government post.

C. B. Hosford E. R. Keith C. O. Bowman Armin Woestemeyer I. W. Hartley Topeka E. M. Hopkins Helen Mary Jane Miller Tonganoxie Mary Ann Gray R. C. Jackman W. H. Abel Nell Schneider Kansas City Perry Ewing Howard Esterly Great Lakes Naval Training Station Don Farley Lawrence New Orleans Merchant Marines Agnes Swanson Washington, D. C

Red Cross Auction Honors Local Manager with Cane

Twenty five years ago J R Holmes who has led the Red Cross auction received a gold headed cane Saturday night in thanks for his service to the local Red Cross chapter. CharlesCher of Watkins National bank presented it. An appeal for total abstinence from wheat and wheat products and limiting meat to two pounds per week per person is being circulated through churches. Miss Abbie Stevens visited Lake View with Mrs L Buerman. All Lawrence barber shops will continue operation per the notice.

J. R. Holmes Red Cross Charles Cher Watkins National Bank Abbie Stevens Lake View L. Buerman Lawrence

Forty Years Ago Local Notices and Weather Update

The city library closed all day for Decoration Day. J E Ellis suffered a 25 foot fall from a pole near the Home Nurse on the Lake View toll line. Westbound trains were hours late. Hessian fly damages Kaw valley wheat. Heavy rain hit Lawrence. North end of the bridge area saw two families move due to high water. Rock Island tracks three miles washed out near Brookfield Missouri. The river rose higher than this spring with much drift wood over the dam. Haskell Institute students planned to join the Fourth of July parade.

J. E. Ellis Telephone Company Lake View Jack Parnell Kaw Lawrence Rock Island Brookfield Haskell Institute

Laundry manager irons 3500 pillow cases as help dwindles

Salt Lake City laundry head Albert Van Cott, who normally employs 175 workers, reports booming business but dwindling staff. Last week he personally ironed 3500 pillow cases to satisfy irate customers while suspending ironing service until help improves.

Salt Lake City Albert van Cott

Patrol vehicle collision with boat near Coffeyville

An automobile driven by Pvt. Loren McMahon on patrol duty collided with a patrol boat. Both units were on patrol, and no further details on injuries or outcomes are provided.

Coffeyville Pvt Loren McMahon

Baldwin News Roundup of Local Happenings and Tragedy

Miss Anna Lewis returns from Holton. Mr. and Mrs. W E Boardman plan to move to Sacramento California by car after visiting Baldwin. Prof. Hiram Weld and Prof Edward Crague speak on stamps at Rotary luncheon. Richard Wright, 14, drowned at Baldwin Lake. funeral held. PEO chapter CE notes state convention report and new members. Family picnic planned for early June.

Anna Lewis Holton Wilbert W. Lewis W. E. Boardman Sacramento Calif Baldwin Edward C. Allderdice California Hiram Weld Memorial Hospital Lawrence Baldwin Rotarians Pine Room Edward J. Crague Virgil Wood Bert O’neil Wellsville Sacrements Richard Wright Wilbur Wright Baldwin Lake P.E.O Earl Black Edward J. Cragoe Ottawa Elisabeth Bentley

Families Return To Flooded Midwest Lands

Farm families across six states evacuated as floods receded process began to reshape summer food production plans. More than 160000 people were displaced with thousands still in shelters. A St Louis meeting led by War Food Administrator Davis outlined restoration of 3 651 000 acres of water covered land in Illinois Missouri Indiana Oklahoma Kansas and Arkansas with farm damage estimated in the millions.

Midwest Illinois Missouri Mississippi Altho St. Louis Chester C. Davis Ilinois Indiana Oklahoma Kansas Arkansas Big Wolf Lake Ill Atlas Powder Company Illinois Public Service Generating Grand Tower Beardstown Washington Lucas D-Sil Congress Army Federal Works Agency

South Hopes Senate Will Save Poll Tax

Washington May 27 Rout ed southern congressmen looked hopefully to the senate to kill legislation outlawing poll taxes in national elections. Passed late yesterday by the house 265 to 110 over southern opposition. The bill would affect primaries and general elections and aims to protect voting rights of 10 million citizens including four million Negroes in seven southern states with poll taxes.

Washington Senate House George Norris Nebraska Marcantonio American Labor N. Y

Unhappy Landing Ends Night Flight Mission

Beth parachutes to a perilous island landing after Brit sacrifices flight to shield her. She survives a treetop impact and lands in a tropical jungle, nursing a crushed ankle while fearing discovery by guards and awaiting rescue as gunfire erupts offshore.

Beth Brit

Service Flags Offered by Legion Post to Armed Forces Relatives

Dorsey-Liberty Post of the American Legion offers official service flags to immediate relatives of service members. Each flag shows a blue star per person in service, with a gold star for those who die or are killed. Flags come in sets of one to four stars and are distributed free of charge to order through post members during business hours, with contact numbers for post officials.

Armed Services Dorsey-Liberty Post American Legion Secretary of War Tith Congress Ivan Rowe Robert Learned C. W. Pollom Learned

Germans Claim British Planes Aid Yugoslav Guerrillas

A German broadcast quoted by the Associated Press said British planes aided Yugoslav guerrillas fighting axis forces. It claimed some planes arrived, were shot down, or carried propaganda material, with British air support denied by London sources.

London Associated Press Belgrade Novo Vreme Vorisoners Britain

Radio Schedule Highlights City Stations May 27 28

A detailed broadcast grid lists programs for KMBC WREN WDAF WDAF and more across Thursday May 27 and Friday May 28. Entries include Armstrong Easy Aces News Newscasts orchestras humor and drama shows with many top acts like Fred Waring Victor Borge and Tommy Dorsey.

Wren Jack Armstrong KMBC Midland Minstrels WDAF War Transportation Western Echoes Fred Waring Orch Victor Borge Joseph Harsch Bob Burns Mr. Keen John B. Kennedy Fannie Brice Earl Godwin Lum Abner Heart of America Aldrich Bowes Music Hall Rudy Vallee Raymond Gram WDA Moore Durante-Cuga Gracie Fields Kkmbc March of Time KMBG Frazier Hunt Gabriel Heatter Kd1bc KMLUC Harry James Richard Harkness Russ Morgan Texas Rangers New World Music Tommy Dorsey Muate Betty McGuiren A.P Freddie Martins Office of War Inf Muehlebach Or Boyd Raeburn Kmibt Whoakf London Laird WHREN WDAP Kmblc Orch Wren KMAC WEEN Uone Ranger Kmbbc WDAE WHR Kmic Kate Smith Wren Parker Navy KMBRC the Playhouse Wren—Gane Busters Brewster Boy WYAFR Victory Band Tommy Riges John Gunther Cracia Fields EMI Wharf Stern WMBC Tonnie Kine Elmer Dad¢is KMBCU Rex Stout Wdake Pwr Wrens Ner Davis Thomas Tangers Lou Breeze WYNAF Elmer Davis WDAKR Ine Venuti Muehlebach Ray Benson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Journal-World BY the World Company I. c. Simons Murray I Lph Simons de Roeiegaieigggene Massachusetts Street Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc New York West 44Th St Chicago North Michigan Ave West 10Th St Pale NSO OO Audit Bureau of Circulations OK United States of America United America Bewitt Backenele The Odessa Tex Chamber of Commerce Baldwin News South Beth Carter WAAC BY Lorette Cooper Bette Aif A ‘Comed Optometrist B. G. Gustafson Journal-World
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication