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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1944
Page
4
In the fall season farmers face labor shortages as early federal agencies fade. Farmers must prepare ground, plant fall wheat, fill silos, and manage crops to secure this year’s yield and next year’s grain. Soon extra labor may help Sunflower Ordnance Works and other war plants.
A Pacific correspondent notes soldiers and sailors feel forgotten after studying Victory Day celebration plans. The shift in attitude calls for timely Pacific-focused discussion, as expectations of V Day frills fade with Germany's defeat. The broader aim is to redirect resources to the remaining Pacific war effort and honor Bat asa and MacArthur's pledge I will return.
New deal spokesmen discuss easing man power and industry restrictions as November 7 nears. Critics warn relaxations may be political maneuvering to aid a fourth term campaign, while genuine policy shifts remain uncertain and uncommitted.
Hundreds of carrier based American planes pounded ships and airfields near Manila signaling a new phase in the Pacific war. The Japanese occupation forces faced a discouraging setback as thousands of American prisoners on Luzon heard the bombardment. The blasts offered a hopeful sign that rescue efforts are taking shape and prisoners may find relief.
President Roosevelt directs scaling down and liquidation of wartime federal agencies after the German war ends. The aim is to avoid transferring wartime agencies into surviving bureaus, a tendency noted in the liquidation of some New Deal emergency agencies.
The Russian press accuses Finland of failing to seize German troops and turn them over, noting Finns could not disarm them. Germans in northern Finland have escape routes to Norway and strong arms, aiding evasion. Meanwhile Gothic Line falters in Italy as Allies push toward the Po, threatening German defense. Crete remains under German control as the Balkan balance shifts to Allied advantage.
A wartime column argues the Arnhem airborne stand is not a rescue but part of a broader offensive to clear the path for the Second Army toward Arnhem and the Ruhr. It laments the misperception of rescue while praising the airborne men for relentless fighting as the world awaits Allied support.
Dr James Chubb remains confined at home due to ivy poisoning. Edna Ruth Maxwell marries Ensign James J Roberts in Long Beach with Baker University ties noted. Lambda Delta Delta hosts reception for Baker University faculty. Lawrence Persinger moves to Baldwin from Overbrook to work at De Soto sun flower plant. S T Hughes shows improvement after heart attack. Everley family updates from California and sea service. Voice teacher Jan Chiapasso hired at Baker. 17th Baldwin fall flower show planned for Fellowship Hall First Methodist. The Baldwin school bus was used to collect waste.
Local society items list marriages births and visits. Eleanor Ruth Eldridge married Dr. John Garfield Staub Jr. in Louisiana on September 22. Birth announced for Sarah Jane, daughter of Prof and Mrs H B Chubb. Various showers, engagements, travel, and visits including Miss Evadne Laptad sailing from Brest and Miss Agnes Joy wedding to Glenn Ellis.
Twenty five years ago a newborn Negro girl four or five days old was found abandoned in bushes along the river bank by a boatman. The article also notes Fairview youths attending Dread Training school this year including Violet.
In this fragment Mastin and Gene, both high school students, are noted along with visits from a Harvard-connected person and a district meeting date. The text is garbled and references several names, a sale, and a October attendance plan, but details are incomplete.
The dispatch notes distances on three fronts Arnhem Warsaw and Bologna with the Road to Berlin. It reports that more than 1.5 million naval officers and men are at sea or on overseas duty, roughly half of the total Navy personnel.
Kansas City honors 2nd Lt. Paul F. Riordan for heroism at Cassino Italy where he led a platoon against a hill and later stormed the Cassino jail. He silenced a pillbox with a grenade and was killed in action. Born November 8 1920 in Charles City Iowa.
Mrs Drummond flees to the pool after Walt’s insistence on a swim as her jealousy flares. He returns to a frightened, tearful Margaret who confronts her fading self and confessing infidelity. In a pivotal moment he reassures her they are united, and she begins to reclaim her life, planning a dinner with friends to prove their marriage endures.
A vintage word puzzle presents a naval air unit themed crossword with across and down clues. Entries reference insignia, abbreviations, Greek and elemental symbols, and historical terms, inviting enthusiasts to fill the grid and explore nautical aviation lore.
A fragmentary set of crossword style hints lists clues such as organs of hearing and symbols for thallium with several abbreviations and terse descriptors. The snippet reads like a partial clue grid or glossary from a puzzle or reference page, offering brief prompts for entries like laity related terms and poetic open.
Kansas 4 H clubs may name a Liberty ship honoring five late agricultural leaders. J Harold Johnson, state club leader, said names were submitted to the U S Maritime Commission. Candidates include Otis E Hall Maple Miller P H Ross J H Miller and F D Coburn, per committee chaired by F D Farrell.
A detailed list of radio programming for Saturday evening and into Sunday from WDAF WREN KMBC KMBC WDAF and related outlets. Programs include news casts, music segments, entertainment shows, parades and a circus feature, with times spanning 5:30 to after midnight and continuing into early Sunday. key performers include Rudy Vallee Leland Stowe Patsy Ely Kenny Baker George Hicks and Harry Owens.
A dense listing of on air times and programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and local segments for a Monday evening into late night, featuring music shows talk and variety programs. Notable entries include Fannie Brice Show Jergens Journal Lone Ranger and Information Please with multiple news and entertainment blocks across WREN KMBC WDAF.
Fran Heyser KMBC producer directs Brush Creek Follies for a special St Joseph prevue Saturday show. The tour honors fans who travel from Kansas City, with Kan City season opening October 7 at Ivane hoe Temple. Also notes Baby Snooks on KMBC, Take It Or Leave It top radio poll, livestock market time shift, and Hugh Studebaker tenth year in Bachelor’s Children.
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