30 Sep 1942
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1942
Page
1
Allied reports say the Red armies defeated two German divisions along the Don–Volga corridor as Stalingrad faced a grave crisis. Red Star noted heavy German losses yet continued assaults amid fierce street fighting and 37 days of battle.
Allied mountain troops in the Owen Stanley range seize Ioribaiwa ridge and nearby terrain as they push toward Nauru and Buna. Japanese positions retreat while Allied air forces pound coastal and inland targets, with supplies abandoned by the enemy.
Topeka reports warm drying weather welcomed by farmers as they plan grain sorghum harvest and wheat sowing. Weather forecaster S D Flora notes no interruption of Indian summer, with 96 degrees at Ellis and Goodland 45 overnight. September closes as wettest in 64 years with statewide rainfall above average.
The Chamber of Deputies in Buenos Aires backed a resolution for immediate rupture of diplomatic relations with Axis powers by 67 to 64 votes. President Castillo opposed the measure as conservative members rejected it, while debate accused Argentina of aiding Nazi Fascist propaganda. The chamber also approved at 70 to 59 the Rio de Janeiro hemisphere defense decisions recommending a break with the Axis.
A Kansas City engineers committee from coal gas and oil industries reported no immediate fuel shortage but warned resources will be taxed by wartime production. They voted to meet with petroleum coordinators and the Office of Defense Transportation to craft a program for increased production and conservation for 1943 and 1944.
New York racked up seven runs on eleven hits to topple St Louis 7 to 4 at Sportsman's Park. Red Ruffing set a World Series innings record with 7 24 innings without a hit as Mort Cooper was knocked out in the eighth. The Cardinals rallied late but Musial grounded out ending the threat.
Lawrence Kansas reports Douglas County joins nationwide drive to provide scrap metal for the troops. officials urge maximum effort to beat records and collect every usable pound while recognizing the national champion's challenge.
Douglas County and Omaha World-Herald supporters mobilize for a nationwide scrap drive. War Production Chief Donald Nelson praises the paper’s sponsorship while residents vow to meet wartime shortages and back soldiers, sailors, and marines with immediate action.
Baldwin’s Rotary drive led by Evans targets 40 to 50 tons in ten days near Lawrence. Aimed at Douglas county, the effort hopes to load a steel-mill bound freight car with scrap behind the city building, then repeat. Evans says the campaign will continue until all local scrap is turned in.
The Senate voted 86 to 4 to drop a farm parity provision from anti inflation legislation and adopt a Barkley amendment directing price ceilings be lifted where costs since January 1, 1941 have risen. It requires an adequate wage for farm labor in cost computations and ends an eight day dispute between the administration and the farm bloc.
Admiral Thomas C. Hart argues the first day of the Luzon battle saw army air fighters fail to cripple Japan and that Oahu fighters missed their big chance during Pearl Harbor. He condemns Pearl Harbor defense and notes American submarines deal heavy losses to Japanese merchant and fighting ships.
Prof. Dom Gagliardo urges residents to donate old hitching posts to be dug up by a volunteer crew for World War II scrap metal. Posts sold will fund charitable organizations and support the fighting forces. Call 2696 to offer posts for collection this Sunday afternoon.
The stock market index for 60 stocks rose to 37.8 with a small gain from yesterday as trading closed mixed amid cautious sentiment and modest volatility across the market. Top movers included several prominent equities sustaining the overall modest uptick.
Washington reports the 35 hour five day week faces a possible change as John L. Lewis weighs longer hours to boost wartime coal output. Lewis declined to commit before the October 6 Cincinnati meeting, proposing another discussion with operators on October 21 after the convention. Ickes notes August stocks at 5.104 million tons with total soft coal in storage at 82.687 million tons.
The Republican headquarters opened today at 927 Massachusetts Street in Douglas County, the former site of Fred Shimmons. County chairman George Marquardt of Baldwin plans daily presence, with Mrs. Ross Clayton and Mrs. Ed Arndt heading the women’s division. all Republican voters are invited to call at the headquarters.
Captain Marion E. Carl of Hubbard Oregon, a 26 year old marine pilot on Guadalcanal, returned to his base off the Solomon Islands after being missing five days.
Bishop W. C. Martin of Omaha presiding as 300 ministers from eastern Kansas begin the annual Kansas Methodist conference sessions in Ottawa today with the opening of the event.
Kansas council of church related colleges meets in Salina as KCAC presidents from Baker Bethel Bethany College of Emporia and McPherson favor recommending suspension of intercollegiate athletics for 1943 due to transportation and financial strains. Kansas Wesleyan declines Ottawa University absent. Dr E K Morrow predicts Wesleyan may keep sports. Nelson Horn Baker named president. D O S Walter McPherson Central secretary treasurer.
Scrap piles rise across six school yards as Cub scouts and parents marshal labor to gather salvage. Pinckney and Cordley report heavy participation with trucks pledged after hours. New York and Woodlawn engage students in ongoing collection as Lincoln sheds material for a ton goal, while war savings stamps worth 53 dollars are bought by Pinckney students.
Lawrence and the University of Kansas plan Navy Day events on October 26 under E C Buehler with a large parade, radio programs, window displays, and speaking engagements. Radio quizzes will involve University departments and naval personnel with prizes for tough questions.
The Kansas state highway commission opened a seven mile detour linking U S 24 and 77 north of Junction City at a cost of about 25000 dollars. The route shortens the Manhattan Junction City road by sixteen miles and runs along the edge of a Fort Riley area, remaining six miles longer than the old route.
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