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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1944

Page

4

Liberal Soul Quote Opens The Liberal Soul

The page from the Journal-World of Lawrence Kansas shows publishing details, pricing, and a Proverbs quote. It lists staff and affiliations, including C. Simons as president and OLPH aimons as publisher, with Associated Press credit and circulation notes. The religious proverb “The liberal soul shall be made fat” appears at the bottom.

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Bricker Campaign Calls for End to European Style Governance

Governor Bricker declares in French Lick that to free America from European patterns the nation must overhaul recent practices. He argues for government open to the American public and against secret deals, signaling a comprehensive shift in national policy.

Bricker America Europe United States Bidney French Lick Ind

Election Money Moves From Kansas to Other States

The political action committee of that organization spends money in other states, signaling futility in buying the election in Kansas. The effort is aimed at breaking down the fundamental concept of representative government and is in league with corruptionists everywhere. The campaign against the new deal and its affiliates upholds government by the people’s considered judgment.

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News blackout to curb rumors in western front reports

The Associated Press tightens verification of war dispatches to counter German propaganda and rumors. Citing rumors of German surrender, editors warn that only confirmed reports should guide both front lines and home front morale as battle along the Moselle continues.

Western Front Associated Press Germany Moselle

Gestapo to Lead Secret War While Going Underground

Dispatches from a European source describe 10,000 Gestapo men retreating underground to wage a covert struggle against the Allies. The note laments the Gestapo’s already slow pace and suggests further strategic delays.

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Sunflower Ordnance Works Will Not Close For Victory Day

An official says the Sunflower plant will continue operations on Victory Day to boost production of rocket and smokeless powders. The plant is expanding capacity and hiring more workers, since victory over Germany won’t end the war and Japan’s power must be addressed.

Sunflower Ordnance Works Sunflower Germany Hitler Japan

French recovery and potential fourth republic plan

The piece notes French local groups restoring order after German expulsion and considers a fourth republic modeled on the United States. It warns recovery may grow harder in later stages as France shapes an overall government while referencing the C. I. 0. campaign against McCarran in Nevada and the unusual bitterness fueling support for the senator.

United States McCarran Nevada Pearl Harbor America McCarren

Letters criticize militarism and call for peace

A reader endorses Mrs. H. M. Brownlee’s view on militarism traced to 17th century Europe. The letter condemns compulsory training, cites Prussian history under Frederick the Great and Bismarck, and hopes Eisenhower will curb militarism as a path to lasting peace. It ends with a biblical stake about those who take the sword.

Journal-World H. M.brownlee Piheery Frederick the Great Bismarck Kaiser Wilhelm Eisenhower

War Analyst: Allied Push Against Siegfried Line Intensifies

DeWitt Mackenzie reports from The War Today on the fierce fighting near the Siegfried line as Allied forces push to clear German garrisons in Channel ports. He notes Hitler's delaying tactics, broad German defenses, and the widening Allied advance across France and toward the coast. The Canadian First Army leads efforts to clear resistance, including the capture of Wissant.

Siegfried Line Hitler Reich France Canadian First Army Wissant

Lawrence School Enrollment Surges Past 1983 Figures

Preliminary reports from Lawrence schools indicate this year’s enrollment will exceed 1983 by 115. Today's tally lists 3,014 students. Local notices also record appointments, marriages, moves, and events across Lawrence including dorm chaperon Mrs. Esterly, Dickinson Theater manager Tenney, and various engagements and graduations.

Lawrence C. E. Esterly Watkins Hall K. U Claude Decker Law Tenney Th Dickinson Theater Agnes Lorene Smith Otto C. Dhler Overbrook Harold Stowe Albert Ford Valley Towe R. E. Rexroad Belleview R. H. Ruge Pamel Anna Boydston Woodglock J. B. Sumner Dora Lindell Cha

Local Social News From Barker Neighborhood

Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs W D Pontius and families and Mr and Mrs Winter Pontius of Dayton were guests of Mr and Mrs Brooke Pontius in the Barker area. Miss Louise Tolbert will visit Mrs Ben Barr of Wichita for several days. Miss Lasea Wiggins of Wichita, staying with cousin Miss Hazel Wiggins, attended a party hosted by Margaret Gragber Vera Brown Cecil ahe Hazel Riggs Blanche Holloging and Ruby Manter. John Robinson Win Newmark Harley Catlin and Walter Barnum also mentioned.

W. D. Pontius Winter Pontius Dayton Brooke Pontius Barker Louise Tolbert Ben Barr Wichita Lasea Wiggins Hazel . Wiggins Mararet Gragber Vera Brown Cecilahe Hazel Riggs Blanche Hollo Ging Ruby Manter John Robinson Win Newmark Harley Catlin Walter Barnum

Forty Years Ago Notes from the Town Postings

A. Monroe in the east says New York favored Roosevelt in November. Knights and Ladies of Security met at the Guffins. A. H. Miller’s buggy wrecked when his horse fell into a ditch near the canning factory. County board contracts with Missouri Valley Bridge for a north abutment and a 200 foot span to be finished in 60 days. Betty Washington chapter D A R to meet with Miss Jewett hosting. May Hotchkiss Spencer assisting. J. M. Neville left for Knobtown on business. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Squires back from Colorado. A. D. Weaver and daughter Eileen home from New York. Miss Vera Lindsey and Eva Ellis headed to the World’s Fair in St. Louis. Lola Eames returned from Baltimore. Sophia Webber back from a week in City.

A. Monroe East New York City New York Teddy Roosevelt Knights and Ladies of Security A. Y Frank Guffin A. H. Miller Canning Factory Board of County Commissioners Missouri Valley Bridge Company Betty Washington D.A C. F. Squires Colorado A.D. Weaver Eileen Vera Lindsey Eva Ellis St. Louis Lola Eames Baltimore Sophia Webber City

Allied push through Belgium and into Germany toward Cologne

British Second Army advances across the Albert Canal and nears the Siegfried line while linking with the American First Army heading toward Cologne. American forces liberate Luxembourg as Patton’s Third Army fights heavy near Metz. Seventh Army moves from southern France toward Belfort gateway to Germany.

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Baldwin News Highlights and Family Notices

Baldwin residents share weekend visits and new enrollments at Baker University. Twin sisters Eleanor Jean and Donna Jean Merry begin as freshmen, joined by sister Berneice Merry. Former Baldwin student Lit Warren Muenzenmayer marries Fredericka Goertz in California. Baker graduate Lieutenant Pianney Mayer active in Zeta Chi. taught at Tokyo American College. Dr. John C. Warnock, ex-Baldwin dentist, joins Kansas City University dental school. Ashley Mann in Wellsville seriously ill after stroke. Local families meet in Kansas City and Los Angeles, with broader moves and travel noted.

Paul Merry Kansas City Baldwin Eleanor Jean Donna Jean Baker Merrys Lyons Mrs. Merry Nelle Haxton Mr. Merry Berneice Merry Warren Muenzenmayer Fredericka “Goertz Church of Angels South Pasadena Calif Pianneymayer Zeta Chi American College Tokyo Japan C. W. Schwartz Merle Hitchcock Lloyd Schwartz Jimmie Peggy Ann Topeka Los Angles Captain Schwartz John C. Warnock Kanesag City School of Deniistry Kansas City University Dental Infirmary Warnock Ashley Mann Howard Mann Wellsville Thomas Hitchcock S. A. Deel C. Scott Morgan Mary Marcia Malcom Strom Philip Barnthouse Dorothy Ann Lynn Cleveland Sara Jane Graham Finn V. Graham Omaha Neb Mid Continent Airlines Mid Continent Airlines. Miss Graham University of Kansas Whitewater George M. Boicourt Ottawa Kansas Methodist Conference Glen Lederer Fort Jackson S. C

Waldemar Gelich Violinist Performs in New Mexico Tours

A Santa Fe clipping reports violinist Waldemar Gelich giving two concerts in New Mexico. He and accompanist Gertrude Brown Clark performed at Palen Hall and at the New Mexico Teachers College, with duties noted at Holy Faith Guild. Gelich and his wife have spent weeks touring the state along with faculty ties to R. U. and New Mexico schools.

T. J. Orr, Jr Orr Valley Ranch N. M Waldemar Gelich Holy Faith Guild Palen Hall

Bricker Outlines Peace Role Amid Campaign

Gov. John W. Bricker of Ohio, the Republican vice presidential candidate, told the Indiana Republican Editorial Association he will discuss America’s role in world peace. He urged strength at home and blasted the Roosevelt administration, defining the 1944 issue as whether the United States remains a republic. He plans a broad campaign swing in the East, Midwest, and West through October 1.

French Lick Ind John W. Bricker Ohio Buckeye Campagin Thomas E. Dewey New York Bricker America Indiana United States Roosevelt Midwest

What’s his wife like in the Beckley home scene

Sue Beckley confronts a social tension when Walt Hilyard brings his wife and daughter to a Beckley home. Leonard Beckley recalls his past with Margaret Hilyard while suspects swirl about faithfulness and old allure. The scene ends with Walt and Margaret arriving, hinting at renewed closeness and uncertainty.

Leonard Beckley Sue Beckley Walt Hilyard Staton Steel Products Company Walt Home Office Margaret Hilyard Margaret Pauline’s Sue Len Spinfeather Mrs. Hilyard Jennifer

President's Wife Puzzle Word List

A list of clues and answers across chemical symbols and word fragments. includes Erbium symbol Er, Bachelor of Arts BA, unit energy joule, First Lady, lawmaking body congress, metals and tools, various verbs and nouns. appears as a cryptic style puzzle with multiple numbered entries.

General Plank Speaks on Army Hour Broadcast

Brig. Gen. Ewart Plank, son of Mn. U.S. G. Plank, spoke yesterday afternoon on the Army Hour, a Sunday radio program. He discussed supply problems and the need to keep soldiers and equipment moving at the front, recounting conditions in the field from France where he serves with the advance communications section.

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Red Cross Calendar Draws Volunteers September 11 16

The Red Cross pushes the September schedule with departments at the Central Building. Surgical Dressings and Sewing Rooms operate Tuesday, Thursday, and Monday evenings. Knitting and Hospital Bandages set hours. Canteen and Nutrition centers offer classes and planning aid. Home Nursing and First Aid classes announced on demand. A purse theft at Santa Fe depot reports a black pocketbook with seven dollars, a check, forty five dollars in cash, a ration card, and other items missing from Betty Ann Pierce.

Hureday Red Cross Office Informa Uon Red Cross Electa Kindlesperger R. N Missy Anna Lorimer Een Betty Ann Pierce Indiana Street Santa Fe

Radio Schedule Fragments From Early Evening Listings

Fragmentary OCR of a radio listings page showing numerous stations and programs. Entries include WREN WDAF KMBC and EMBC broadcasts with music hours, news, drama, and variety shows. Programs list episodes, times, and performers, though several items are garbled or partial. The dense page captures a snapshot of mid century station programming.

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