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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1944

Page

4

Opposition to universal military training grows in Congress

Washington November 15 opposition to plans for peacetime universal military training mounts among lawmakers and critics. House and Senate military committees foresee no hearings this year and delay action. Church, education and other groups join in opposing the bill, while Senator Johnson calls it a display of faithlessness to future peace.

Washington Sayey Reynolds D-N.c Senate Military Committee Johnson War Department Seere- Stimson Capitol Hills Stimson United States Woodrum

Veterans groups flood military committees with petitions

Endorsements have been received from the American Legion and other veterans organizations as committees deal with petitions and letters.

American Legion

Republicans back Roosevelt war aim as first priority

Washington reports Republicans in Congress endorse the No 1 goal set by President Roosevelt to win the war quickly and bring the boys home. Senators Aiken and Wherry spoke on party unity, urging support for military measures and a nonpartisan approach to victory while signaling debate over domestic policy and postwar jobs.

Washington Congress Roosevelt George D. Aiken Vermont Kenneth 8. Wherry Nebraska Senate Aiken Wherry Leverett Saltonstall Massachusetts Wayne L. Morse Oregon

Army releases small ration of turkeys for civilians

Washington reports the war food administration says a very small portion of processed turkeys will be released to civilians. The birds released are those that do not meet army specifications for size and quality.

Washington War Food Administration Army

Pin Up Girl Chosen by LST Crew

Betty Moorman a senior at University High School is selected as the LST crew’s pin‑up girl. A letter from Hank Levine and Mark Hathaway confirms the selection after a snapshot was shown by Adryn Grover. Miss Moorman is daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Mooorman of 221 Mississippi Street.

Betty Moorman University High School LST Hank Levine Mark Hathaway Adryn Grover Betty Betty Grable Miss Moorman Mrs F. J. Mooorman Mississippi Street

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