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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1944
Page
4
A brief religious verse cites Romans 12 17 urging readers to repay evil with good and to uphold honesty in all dealings. The fragment references scripture and moral instruction without additional context or events.
Kansas plants stay at capacity as war demand rises. Sunflower Ordnance Works near DeSoto supplies rocket powder for fronts. Boeing in Wichita wins a B 29 contract, and the A 28 attack bomber will use Beech’s Wichita capacity. The A 26 by Douglas will support land forces with parts produced in Wichita. Kansas plants remain highly resistant to enemy disruption and crucial to sustaining war production.
The Tirpitz, last German battleship, is reported sunk by a British plane attack on Norway's northern coast. Its elimination removes a key surface raider threat, allowing Allied naval force redeployment and strengthening sea operations in the Pacific.
The article argues Himmler may be the de facto leader, reading Hitler’s speech for the beer hall anniversary and coordinating resistance as Hitler fades. It notes rumors of Hitler’s possible downfall, while describing new long range bombs the Nazis seek to harden with accurate aim to turn into effective weapons.
A World War I era note states a colored soldier was told all they have to have is his address, illustrating surveillance or harassment in the field. The report quotes the phrase and notes potential implications for soldiers of color during service.
A group of American republics argues that postwar peace must involve small nations in decision making. They feel great powers treat them as dependents rather than partners, and believe a conference allowing their input could yield valuable ideas for a stable world order. They caution that few strong proposals exist for a desirable postwar framework.
Washington reports the United States urges Poles and Russians to settle differences but refuses to guarantee a specific settlement. The likely form is Polish acceptance of Russian demands, transferring territory to Russia, a move that could spark future discord. The State Department shows restraint and nonbinding stance on enforcement. Kansas Democrats hold five House seats and one Senate seat. Dewey victory margins imply a landslide, with GOP administration of state affairs. Bread versus beer nutrition ruling may not change beerroom attendance. Sweden protests German Baltic vessel warning as international law fades under continued attacks. The slogan clear it with Sidney worries Democrats in the campaign linger with doubt about its duration.
A reader urges keeping junior high locations, adding underpasses and extra ground, and building a new southwest addition to ease highway disruptions. Proposes routing national highway away from main streets, adding a new bridge, river overpasses, and a northern or southern river span to accommodate postwar growth. Also notes expected postwar highway plans. Ethel Barrymore recovering after hospitalization for lung congestion.
A marriage license was issued yesterday at the office of Probate Judge J B Wilson in the courthouse to Guy W O Hara and Eve lyn Todd both of Kansas City Missouri.
The wartime column analyzes the missing Hitler and the impact on German morale. It notes the July 20 bomb plot, the four months of radio silence, and Goebbels' efforts to project health. It argues Hitler's domination makes any absence potentially paralyzing for the regime and war effort.
The international business conference grapples with cartels as delegates clash over their necessity for postwar expansion. The Kilgore committee report urging outlawing cartels after the war was circulated, while talks on exchange stabilization and a postwar fund resume.
Wichita weather officials reported yesterday that 75 degrees tied the all time November 13 heat record from 1899. The record was set in the city as a heat wave continues to affect the area with unseasonably warm conditions.
Mr and Mrs Ray Coder and Mrs Ben Schmitke plus Charmayn of Topeka spent Sunday in Baldwin with Miss Catherine Coder at the Alpha Chi house. William Bennett returned to his Melvern farm after months in Baldwin with sister Florence Bennett. Clare Adriance went back to East St Louis where he is in school after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W J Adrince. Mr and Mrs F C Leitaker and Mr and Mrs Virgil Woodchap…
The piece notes advance ticket sales for the K A Nebraska game reaching 10 000. Several local moves include Mrs E S Weatherbys injury from a car collision on Massachusetts Street. Other items report marriages births relocations and travels of local residents and professionals.
Twenty five years ago the business women of Lawrence formed a body like the Chamber of Commerce while a boys cooking course began at the Junior high. A city school plan establishes a permanent program for school savings under J D Bowersock at Superintendent R A Kent's request. Noble Messer moves to Pleasant Grove to enter clothing trade. Mrs L C Culp, Mrs George Petty and Mrs W A Dunn visit Kansas City. Bert Brown travels to Atchison for several days. Mrs J W Spurgeon spends the day in Topeka. Forty years ago wedding of Frances Devlin to J Harold Penner at the bride’s home. Wedding music by Mrs E F Crocker. Flora Taylor ring bearer. Family trips and guests, including Miss Maude Morrison’s Chicago trip and visitors from Bay City, Mich. Sam McCurdy’s delivery horse frightened by a dog. driver Ode Messer thrown from the wagon but not badly hurt.
A wartime tableau shows a decorated chaplain holding a symbol of the Great Lakes and a nickel. The text strings include clues like three of a kind, near, and ocean abbreviations, hinting at a broad crossword or puzzle page with entries ranging from plant terms to ancient gods and metals.
Bakers campus appears in a Baldwin bulletin with faculty, alumni and student movements. Activities include Baker girls at a Sunday party at the Olathe Base, ministers taking posts in Ottawa Baldwin and Lexington, Texas winter plans for the Francis family, Norma Lockwood starting a drafting job in Chicago, and air photographs of campus for Baker promotions. Additionally references cover Memorial Hospital nurse Dayhoff visit, Wolf and Evans Kansas City trip, McClure family health, and Gugin family visits.
Leo recounts a tense afternoon with Boggio who rails at him for seeking a real law office and independence. Boggio accuses Leo of wasting time, asserts ownership over him, and vents anger before Leo slips away. Ginger later reports Boggio’s volatile mood while Leo plans a meetup with her.
A fragmented listing shows Tuesday evening November 14 and Wednesday November 18 radio lineups. It names stations WREN WDAF KMBC and WAPE style shows including Jack Armstrong The Green Hornet Moonbeams Fibber McGee Molly and Burns and Allen with various newscasts and musical programs across hours from 5:30 to 13:00.
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