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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1942
Page
1
Stalin asserts Soviet capacity to resist Germany and any power seeking world domination in a letter to the Associated Press. Reports show Red Army flanking moves around Stalingrad as Axis forces push into the city while Goering warns Germans to expect a harsh winter and food prioritization for the workforce.
Governor Ambrose Johnston of this Rotary district argues against Freedom from Want as an inherent right, urging focus on wartime sacrifice and Rotary service. Ernest Pontius calls for scrap metal for steel, noting two mills already closed. A Bill Boardman letter seeks Civil Defense cooperation, with Rev. C Fosberg Hughes among guests.
Willkie mingled for hours with students and faculty at four Chungking educational institutions, praising anti parecer and receiving a warm reception. He lunched with Minister of Education Chen Li-Fu, hosted a luncheon for Brig. Gen. Claire L. Chennault, dined on chop sticks, and sampled salashing wine. He planned a visit to the Chinese battle front, while earlier tours covered war industries and meetings with leaders including Shou En Lai and Chiang Kai-shek.
Price Administrator Leon Henderson ordered that residential rents drop to March 1, 1942 levels in 45 new defense rental areas, covering all undesignated territory within each state. State and local authorities must enforce the reductions within 60 days, with federal control possible afterward.
Ice deliveries by the American Service company neared normal today as enough employees returned to operate five routes. Workers quit Friday seeking higher wages, leaving the dock open only Friday and Saturday. With cooler weather, five routes should meet most demand, down from seven.
Moscow radio reported Soviet infantry advanced seven miles on a western front sector around the Rzhev area. An important height was captured, according to the dispatch.
Kansas University Greek groups met in the Memorial Union to address Hill cooks and kitchen staff shortages. They propose each house operate its own kitchen in emergencies and avoid inter-house coercion, with an executive committee and advisers from Delta Upsilon advising.
London dispatch notes members of parliament seek early Churchill explanation of Stalin’s second front pledge. Stalin’s letter to AP was read and broadcast in multiple languages as Europe reacts. Newspapers urge timely aid while German and Italian radios report Stalin’s remarks differently.
Cecil Howes, Topeka bureau chief of the Kansas City Star, will discuss censorship of President Roosevelt's inspection tour in room 102, Journalism building at 4 30 p m Tuesday. University students and faculty are invited to hear Howes and join the discussion, sponsored by the journalism department for National Newspaper Week. National groups are joining to stress the importance and dangers to constitutional rights of free expression.
Rookie George Kurowski belted a ninth inning homer driving in Walker Cooper as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Yankees 4 to 2 to win the World Series four games to one. Beazley pitched well for the Cardinals, Ruffing held the Yanks earlier, and Enos Slaughter contributed a tying homer in the fourth. The win capped a dramatic finish before 70,000 at Yankee Stadium.
Last week Lawrence grade schools gathered 99 670 pounds of scrap metal to aid war production. Six PTA groups received about 500 dollars from sales while Cordley led per capita and Woodlawn topped total weight. Trucks from local firms and city services carried the material to mills as volunteers worked dawn to dusk.
James F. Byrnes as economic stabilization director urged national unity in waging an all out war against any further increase in the cost of living. He said profits rise for some while many suffer and stressed that the fight must be conducted on the home front as well as the battlefield. He spoke at the supreme court before moving to the White House to lead the program.
Fifty volunteers at the University collected scrap metal yesterday morning to aid the war effort. Under Charles Bayles supervision they searched all campus buildings and hauled away unused equipment to the junk yard reaching 45755 pounds, much praised by Chancellor Deane Malott and Engineering Dean Jay Jakosky.
George O Foster aged 71 and a University of Kansas employee for 52 years including 44 as registrar died Saturday. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 pm at First Christian Church with burial in Memorial Park. Foster served under five chancellors and helped grow KU from a small campus to a large university. He donated a tennis court lot and was a 33d degree Mason and Acacia member. Survived by wife and son John Foster Fort Sam Houston Texas. Chancellor Malott lauded his loyal service and counsel.
Good weather returns to Kansas after weekend rains left swollen streams in the north central and southeastern regions. Smoky Hill near flood stage at Lindsborg yesterday while Marais des Cygnes and Neosho rivers run about three fourths full. Rainfall light yesterday. highs reached near 78 in Wichita and Dodge City, lows near 34 in Goodland.
Auxiliar y firemen and police were dispatched after a crude oil pipeline breach between Wichita and Valley Center. Col Enos Hook called it an emergency as crews patrolled the Little Arkansas River to deter arson and protect the waterway. Guards at Bridges halted drivers to extinguish cigarettes before crossing while work crews aimed to isolate the rupture.
In the Pacific war zone the Australian pursuit of Japanese forces retreating from Port Moresby reaches the Owen Stanley range about 70 miles away. The mountain pass, over a mile high, is seen as a potential stand location while MacArthur said contact with the enemy was slight. The Australians advance to Efogi, 64 miles from Port Moresby, as air attacks disrupt the retreat and a night strike hits the Buka airdrome with fires and at least one plane destroyed.
About 200 workers began a four day survey and religious census in Lawrence churches. Districts cover North Lawrence Centenary Methodist First Baptist First Christian Trinity Lutheran with crews from 9 to 12 mornings 1 30 to 5 afternoons Monday to Thursday. Results go to pastors. follow up next week under Rev. Alfred P Smith Rev. O E Allison and Rev D E McGregor direct the survey from First Methodist.
Reports of rising scrap metal piles spread as the Kansas Press Association notes large totals in week two of the campaign. Neosho County reported 421% growth with 4 593 tons previously, Kiowa county 345 tons 117 pounds per capita, and Reno and Wyandotte counties 706 and 650 tons respectively. Harvey and Norton counties show steady gains and a student salvage army aids Newton’s drive. The Howard Courant Citizer donated a ton press once used in Topeka.
Frank E. Harvey once operated a general store in Muscotah Kansas and issued brass money for trade. He turned over 50 dollars to the Journal World as a donation for Uncle Sam's armament program. The 214 pounds of coins will be donated to the Junior Red Cross.
The Junior Red Cross launches a three week campaign to collect scrap metal for military use. City drives in Douglas county aim to raise cash prizes for schools while rural districts compete for a $40 prize pool. Volunteers call for truck pickups and schoolgirls staff the Red Cross office at phone 803.
Scrap purchasing records were shattered as the yard received 166 705 pounds of old metal. Trucks from City School piles the University and Will Green's old implement yard clogged East Ninth Street for two blocks in the morning.
Commercial organization managers elected John R. Thompson of Ottawa as president. R. H. Snyder of Hutchinson was named vice president and Kenneth Card of Coffeyville secretary. Truck Tire Recapping Carter's ad.
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