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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
3
A sliver of dialogue and action shows Cronin and a companion on a slippery surface as a misstep causes a fall. One figure steadies another while a thumb injury and wife mention hint at a domestic context within a chaotic moment.
A Associated Press survey shows a bipartisan majority on the House foreign affairs committee for President Truman's 400 million aid bill to Greece and Turkey. Of 25 members, 13 supported the aid in general terms, with others undecided or absent. The panel moved to require Senate confirmation of directors and barred using funds to pay old loans, while adding language praising United Nations principles.
New York cabbie Charlie Godfrey recounts a celebrity mix up at Waldorf Astoria and Belmor Plaza. He notes passengers often confuse streets and hotels, tipping oddly and blaming the driver. He defends fares as honest, sharing anecdotes from 26 years on midtown runs.
A Rangoon police order restricted information on police activity to an official available daily from noon to 1 pm. Newspapers defied the order by publishing stories about Wem ya-w Wemyss, declared alive and said to have committed suicide, fueling claims the force blocked verification.
Manager Walter T Johns reports 469 of the 493 applications at the KSES office sought unemployment compensation. Of these 469, 212 were veterans seeking readjustment allowances. Women filed 203 and men 392, with 263 wartime veterans among the applicants. Twenty one women and twenty three men were hired. The office holds openings for 69 men and 72 women, mainly for construction workers waitresses cooks and common laborers.
A list of newly arrived titles and authors appears for the Free Public Library. Included are numerous unfamiliar names such as Andrewel Angelic Avencer and Raldwin Smeping Whatty with various titles suggesting a broad acquisition mix. A closing note highlights federal grants expanding fresh fruits and vegetables availability in the United States.
Cherbourg France regains prewar importance as Havre cargo shifts and American ships dock daily. Eight or more large U S vessels linger and unload under water gusts in Meilles bay. U S forces restored many docks, but space remains tight with rapid unloading and high activity at the port.
Nooter Boiler Works in St Louis installs a two by two room labeled worry room where workers may vent personal problems privately. No phones or conversation allowed. President Elmer Nooter says it helps many grim workers leave smiling. Girls seldom use it, claiming fewer worries.
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson will testify first at the House Agriculture Committee hearings set to begin April 21. The hearings aim to develop a long range national farm program to replace wartime laws, with Hope noting no legislation is planned this session. Subsequent witnesses include heads of national farm organizations and other farm experts.
Stanley Cronin was late for the weekly bowling session with the boys in St Louis. He dashed in, pulled his bowling ball from the bag, and made a sharp approach to begin play.
The Roaring Fork railroad once serving coal and passenger traffic since 1904 is dissolved. It began as a subsidiary of Blackwood Cost and Coke Company, with Southern Railway expansion leading to its closure. A dissolution certificate shows an $8 state filing fee.
Worry over false teeth slipping or causing irritation raises concerns about dental fit and comfort. Reports note common issues include spaces, gum soreness, and unstable bite affecting daily function and confidence. Seek professional adjustment to improve fit and reduce irritation.
A fragment recalls a veteran speaking of military life and sacrifice. He notes a pay gap and the strain on a father with three sons overseas, two of whom did not return, illustrating the personal cost of war.
The fragment outlines the rise of textile magic and home industry in the 18th century, noting how domestic production influenced broader textile crafts, tools, and regional trade dynamics. It hints at early mechanization and the emergence of cottage industries shaping economic patterns.
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