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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1944

Page

4

Ninth Army Emerges In Western Front Push

The Ninth Army enters from silence into combat near Aachen likely flanking the First Army as a new winter offensive appears planned. Allied and German fronts show heightened activity from Switzerland to Holland while Russian pressure in the east increases across fortified German lines. The combined strikes aim to overwhelm German defenses before winter restraints bite, potentially ending the war in a decisive Western push.

Ninth Germany Aachen Switzerland Holland Eisenhower

Competing Factions Eye Key Cabinet Shakeup in State Dept

A four way split within the Democratic party targets the secretary of state post with factions led by Frankfurter proteges backing a Stimson move from war to state. Hillman Wallace seeks Wallace’s appointment, Truman Hannegan back Byrnes to block Wallace, while Roosevelt delays replacement to avoid intra party strife and to keep Hull nominal head or inactive. The CIO predicts broad congressional support bought for favored measures and watches its influence.

Democrat Party Frankfurter Justice Frankfurter Department of State Stimson State Department Hillman-Wallace Wallace Truman- Hannegan James F. Byrnes Old Guard Byrnes Roosevelt Hull Altho

Japanese Reinforcement Moves Reported in China

Reports from China indicate Japanese forces are reinforcing in China as battles there are seen as decisive for winning the war. It remains possible Japanese troops could be needed at home before all fighting ends.

China

Porter Nominated to Lead FCC by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt nominates Paul A. Porter to succeed James Fly as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Porter, a longtime federal official and publicity director for the Democratic National Committee, is expected to assume the chair. His future duties may affect broadcasting license renewals and listener access, a matter of interest to broadcasters and the public.

Paul A. Porter Roosevelt Federal Communications Commission James L. Fly Porter FCC Democratic National Committee

Electoral votes hinge on southern state tallies in Sun view

The Parsons Sun notes that South Carolina Georgia and Arkansas cast 672 965 popular votes to decide 40 electoral votes while Kansas with 31 277 more votes earns only 8 electoral votes. It argues the system yields uneven influence and suggests change would be too disruptive, though likely impossible.

Parsons Sun South Carolina Georgia Arkansas Kansas

Suppression of radio licenses echoed NRA era press ties

The piece recalls NRA style licensing pressure on press freedom, notes Roosevelt’s refusal to replace three War Labor Board members, Britain’s stance on Spain at the peace table, and Washington’s concern over a small winning margin versus federal payroll counts. It mentions Russian views of Japan’s war prospects and potential shifts in Pacific strategy.

NRA Blue Eagle War Labor Board Roosevelt Germany Great Britain Spain Washington

Eisenhower's Rhine drive nears as Allies press front

War Analyst DeWitt Mackenzie notes the Allied push against the Rhine defenses led by General Eisenhower. He cites manpower, air superiority, and varying tactics to seek a breakthrough, with attention to the Aachen Arnhem corridor and the northern front near Antwerp for rapid supply access.

Gy Dewitt MacKenzie Associated Press Eisenhower von Runstedt Rhineland Rhine Ike Aachen Arnhem Cologne Dusseldorf Ruhr Germany Berlin Antwerp Simpson U. S. Ninth Army Hodges U.S. First Army Ninth France

Plane crashes near Tarkio. 13 crew parachute to safety

All 13 crew members of a four engine plane parachuted safely shortly before the craft crashed on a farm seven miles east of Tarkio Missouri. Eye witness Don Harvey of Tarkio said the craft crashed on Rudolph Stevens farm and an explosion followed. Parts and debris covered about a half mile. Police also report a late prowler call at 843 North Third Street with no culprit found.

Tarkio Here Army Don Harvey Rudolph Stevens Maryville North Third Street Shorts O'Clock Lefty Ted Gaba

Band debuts new director at 80 piece concert

The 80 piece K. A. band presented a brilliant concert in new uniforms and formally introduced their new director Russell L. Wiley. J D Helm attended a birthday dinner Sunday at the home of his children, Mr and Mrs Albert Had in Belteview.

K. A Russell L. Wiley J.D. Helm Albert Belteview John F. Fontron Hutchinson Alice Wendell Holmes Washington, D. C Ernest Holmes Lawrence Javhawk Raymond Fern Carl Schaake Carl Brune Arthur Leonard Esther Heck Fern Schaake Lee Ousdahl Progressive Contract Club Ella Boering D. Orcutt Gillespie, M

Boy Scout council formed in Lawrence and civic curtailments

Twenty five years ago a new Boy Scout council was organized in Lawrence with H. E. Kepler as president M. Lee Sorey as vice president H. E. Ober as scout commissioner and T. J. Sweeney as treasurer. Mayor Kreeck urged ministers to avoid church meetings except Sundays and club events to daytime hours while dances and electric signage were suspended due to power curtailment. The Merry Matrong met with Mrs F C Walters. guests included Mrs H Blair Mrs George O Foster Miss Helen Robb and Miss Opal Griswold. Mr and Mrs J S Henderson announce the birth of a boy. Ruth Anderson and Nan Armstrong visited Linwood.

Lawrence H. E. Kepler M. Lee Sorey H. E. Ober T. J. Sweeney Kreeck F. C. Walters H. Blair George O. Foster Helen Robb Opal Griswold J. S. Henderson Ruth Anderson Nan Armstrong Linwood

Adam’s Mother-in-Law lecture closes Hauser series

Fortieth anniversary week features Dr. Hauser’s close to his lecture cycle with a session titled Adam's Mother-in-Law a light hearted look at marriage. Samuel G Elliott just returned from Honduras where he heads a banana plantation in which local Lawrence stockholders hold shares Beta Theta Pi held its 30th annual Turkey Pull last night. Ada Faxon engaged to Whiter Filkin will wed next Wednesday after a surprise card party and shower hosted by Lula and Adessa Griggs. Mrs. Griffin Griffin and others plan to attend the World's Fair, while Williams and Walker are set to perform at the theater Monday.

Lula Adessa Griggs A. J. ,Griffin Milo Treworgy Edith Griffin Miss Carroll Williams and Walker

Buzz Bomb Intercept Ends With Damaged Night Fighter

An American Base in Belgium recalls a buzz bomb encounter from Nov 9. Lt Philip Guba and Capt Ted Speirs, with Lt Lefty Leftherson, pursued a German buzz bomb at 400 feet, firing a 20 mm burst that destroyed the target. The plane survived but was badly damaged, with Lefty deciding to walk home after the scare.

Belgium Philip Skinny) Guba New York City Gruba Tadas Ted) J. Speirs Hartford Ted Lefty Gaba

Navy Court Horizontal Puzzle Clue List

Pictured admiral who heads Navy investigation of Pearl Harbor and related crossword style clues span across horizontal and vertical entries. The page lists numerous abbreviations and wordplay items including measures, chemical symbols, places, and language terms.

Navy Pearl Harbor Persia Ireland

TO MACARTHUR IN 10 DAYS

Washington reports the army can act quickly to supply Philippine forces. General MacArthur requested shoulder pads, cabled October 26, with requisition telephoned to Philadelphia artemaster depot October 27. Negotiations began with manufacturers as New Jersey plants dropped other work and rethreaded machines. Several thousand yards of twill were needed. The first patches reached Newark airport November 1 with top priority.

Washington MacArthur Philadelphia Artermaster New Jersey Newark

Baldwin News Highlights Local Movements and Visits

Mrs W C Harper visits Ottawa while Yale Wells heads Baldwin Sixth War Drive. Prof Paul Kochan speaks at First Methodist in Lawrence. Samuel Gilham travels from Kansas City to escort his mother Emma Gilham home for winter. Ralph Keller and Baker student David Saito go to Leavenworth for army induction. Mrs Kate McMaster visits Baldwin from Arlington. Thorne recovering well after eye surgery in Kansas City. Local hosts Mr and Mrs J S Daniels and guests dine in Lawrence. Leo Smith visits from Kansas City. Scarlet fever sign at Dr Harold Guest home to be removed as Robert recovers. Holmes family welcomes a son born at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Tuesday Reading Club presides with Mrs Stanley Flickinger. Grace Moore biography reviewed. A C Keith W Adriance ships from Iowa City to Ottumwa for naval aviation training. Mac Neil Lockwood teaches radio at Northwestern Institute of Technology and is noted in Who's Who in American Education 1944. Carroll McLaughlin, Baker alumnus, trains in Medical Corps at Camp Barkeley. Cpl and Mrs Carl G Danley spend furlough at Baldwin after duty at Drew Field.

W. C. Harper Ottawa Yale Wells Baldwin Paul Kochan Brotherhood of the First Methodist Church Lawrence Samuel Gilham Kansas City Emma Gilham Ralph Keller C. BR. Keller David Saito Baker Topaz Utah Leavenworth Kate McMaster Arlington Stephen Thorne Thorne Bethany Hospital Claude B. Beeks Robert C. Mitchell Earl Black A.J. Wise H. K. Ebricht J. S. Daniels Leo Smith Harold W. Guest Robert Scarletina Melvin E. Holmes Lawrence Memorial Hospital Stanley Flickinger Tuesday Reading Club Ninth Indiana Streets Grace Moore William M. Balch Keith W. Adriance Iowa City Naval Aviation Ottumwa Neil Lockwood Navy Northwestern Institute of Technology Neil American Mathematical Society

The hitchhiker gamble in a long road trip

The narrator drives from Omaha to Los Angeles to forget a past love Ginger. A lone hitchhiker changes course when a girl and a companion seek a ride. He contemplates aiding them but ends up offering the back seat to the male companion while the girl sits upfront with him. The scene ends with a just-begun plan to continue the Good Samaritan act in a tense, ambiguous moment.

Omaha Los Angeles Tschaikovsky Boggio Ginger Leo North Platte Feello Joe

Radio Schedule Highlights From Friday Night Listings

A dense Friday night lineup across WREN KMBC WDAF and EMBC features Jack Armstrong Big Brother Club Safety Council and News broadcasts. Programs include Neater From Yesterday The Lone Ranger The Weaving of EMBC Tonight brings Orioles music news and theater shows plus sports updates and a Victory Band Parade.

Wren Jack Armstrong KMBC Wdaf—Safety Council WDAF Newacast Western Echoes Wam Housic KSBC Weing Ar—Newaroom EMBC Bi Wey DEE — Moments Musicale Wdaf—Cities Service Hoare Embc Duffy’s Tavern ENEO Brewster WDPAF Wren Victory Moore Durante Woe Amy En—Earl Godwin Wren Ted Malone Stern Melody Newa Three Suns Frankie Carle Bob Berkey Lee Sims Wren—Baptist XMBC The World Today Leland Stowe Ellery Queen NBC Sam Molen Boston Symphony Dar Wood Patsy Elly Brush Creek Follies Grand Ole Opry Erle Smith Whren Man Called George Paxton Orch Luna Weren Emil Vandas EKMBC Gene Krupa Lea Sims Planiat Donny Kaye Charlotte Greenwood N.Y Bliss Hattie Wren—Daris Dough N—Kmbc Andrs Kostelanete Bob Lews Wren—World of Sa the Widtwood NEC Symphony Wiliam L. Shirer Ozzia and Harrieth Hall of Fannie Brice Jack Benny Drew Pearson Don Gardner Ows Wren—Quis Wayside Chapel Blondie Wren—Jergen’s Journal Radio Reader's Digest HMBC Jimmy Fidler Riley KMEBC WDA Emery Theater Eye Witness Fobert Spencer WPAF Rito Orch WDARO Greaersleeve Gay Claridge

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