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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
4
Fragmentary biblical verse from Isaiah appears in a damaged OCR fragment about refuge from heat and storm. The legible line hints at a devotional biblical citation with partial phrasing and a faded page mark.
Congress weighs an early decision on extending the draft nine months as the May 16 expiration nears. The House committee favored a safe policy per General Eisenhower to avoid risks of mobilizing more men than needed. Some lawmakers argue conditions are safe enough to avoid conscripting additional youths and a heated discussion is expected.
County officials approve a new beer dance plan regulating licensed premises. Dancing and sale or consumption of malt beverages cannot occur simultaneously, but each activity may be permitted separately by licensed venues. The plan relies on compliance by merchants and patrons.
The weaker power signals desire to keep Iran on the Security Council agenda for discussion at the appointed date. Tran has cut oil accords with Russia and the government pledges troop withdrawal from Iran soon. Iran seeks a later council review to verify full compliance with agreements.
Former Secretary Morgenthau mocked Hoover but public opinion shifted as Hoover's reports identified Europe's areas of greatest scarcity and proposed actions to reduce suffering. President Truman likely sought Hoover's help to make relief efforts effective before the next European harvest.
An industrial crisis looms as John L. Lewis walks out of a conference over safety welfare and wage talks. Operators say they were willing to continue negotiations but Lewis refused to engage on wage and hour specifics. Consumers have seen fuel costs rise in recent years with some gains tied to air quality improvements.
The nation faces rising living costs as wages fail to keep pace with prices. The situation is worsened by mine closures, causing widespread economic anxiety and uncertainty.
The United States signals a hemispheric defense pact with Argentina if Buenos Aires meets stated commitments including eliminating Nazi influence. The document stresses deeds over promises and acknowledges sensitivities in Argentina to external lecturing while warning any agreement hinges on how the approach is handled and how thoroughly the aims are pursued.
Poland appeals to the United Nations to act against Franco Spain, notes possible Russian-tinged guidance, and cautions against hasty measures. It argues no Spanish troops on Polish soil and suggests time may influence the outcome, hinting Spain may resolve the issue themselves if Britain lends support.
Police Chief iKaul Wad receives notice related to national observances cited by The New York Times. The Times lists proposed days and weeks such as Mule Day, National Arthritis Day, Holla Week, No Divorce Week, and National Crow Week, alongside talk of National Day versus National Week formats. The piece muses on the value of traditional 24 Hour Day and Seven Day Week.
The article argues the Russo Persian matter remains a UN concern and not a mistrust of Moscow. It notes Iran’s strategic importance in Europe the Middle East and the need for the council to press for withdrawal of Soviet troops by May 6. It also reports plans for a Paris meeting of the big four to settle European peace treaties and suggests improving UN unity.
Sophie Tucker opened a singing engagement in Kansas ity today and will select the Kansas Relays Queen. E R Elbell announced today. Ray Rogers and son Worthy visited Woodstock homes Thursday. Mr and Mrs Dave Maichel and Mr and Mrs Otha Breithinger Overbrook spent Sunday with Leo Maichel. Mrs Harry Rake entertained with a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Howard Pine formerly Leta McCann. Fred Liscum was a Sunday guest at H G McConnell Ivex Chapel. Francia Bereiter and son Ronald Lee dined with friends at Mackey Sunny.
Twenty five years ago a Lake View hike included Edna Miller Catherine Hood Hazel Allen Jean ette Bowersock Bertha Alice Pervis Geeeude Coolidge and Amy Ja Mrs A W Lamb hosted 85 children for her tenth birthday celebration aided by Bonnie Bishop Claudia Brows and Opal Wiggins. Mr and Mrs Ray Meclure announce the birth of son Lauren. Following list names of many pupils and performers for a Diana recital at the Unitarian church with Nancy Lenganee among the participants. Names include Loring Dalton Sherwood Noble Sher Lara Brower Maria McPheeters Mary Spencer Jessie Underwood Musetta Brown Quatie Williams John Rising Lydia Harvis Francis Teter Leola Harshfield Katherine Weatherby Zella Willard Lucille Vaughn Maurine McNish Flo Beamer Donald Dixon John Hutton Pauline Smith Gladys Bedow Elma Cox Barbara Samples Eloise Smith.
A city hall work room will be closed by the Associated Charities. Pingree Patches gardening will continue next year with Cassie Quinlan as instructor. Last year earnings averaged seven dollars per person plus garden produce. Margaret Bissell of Chetopa recently became bookkeeper and stenographer at the Yar offices. Mrs F Schneider plans to stay with her daughter in Rae City over Easter. Ward Ellis leaves for Papin then to Mrs Otto Hocher. Venture club hosted Mrs George Jackson of Anaconda. George Miller from Lecompton notes late freeze spared fruit with peach trees holding.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower denied charges that the Red Cross overcharged Army personnel for food and lodging overseas He said the army requested the Red Cross to do so and that fund drive progress has slowed in some communities due to mistakenism by returning servicemen.
More than 7,209 service personnel are scheduled to arrive today at two West Coast ports aboard eight vessels, while 6,178 more troops are due to debark from seven vessels at New York. Arriving at San Francisco are two ships with 6,905 personnel and at San Diego six vessels carrying 57 percent.
A fragmented word puzzle lists clues for a radio comedienne and related terms. It presents numbered hints including Norse god Promontory cushions natives of Media and more, with several across and down entries to solve.
A compact clue list yields 20 sewing tools 36 bird s home 32 elevate 40 girl 41 symbol for 24 coarree tridium 25 scorches 42 circle parts 30 wound mark 43 corvine bird 31 playing cards 46 priority 32 take into custody 47 pedal digit 34 oceanic fish 50 sloth 35 assents 52 music se.
The speaker ridicules postwar surplus sales programs and administration blunders from SPA to WAC and WAA, noting failures, mismanagement and changing rhetoric about unemployment and production. He warns of communist subversion and urges stronger Americanism amid fears of Soviet influence abroad and at home.
The piece critiques wage price controls after World War II, accusing the administration of inflationary policies and unreliable forecasts. It argues for local wage settlements, a balanced budget, and limited government interference, warning that widespread wage boosts would erode living standards as costs rise with all gains. It cites Baruch Roosevelt Truman Meany and John L. Lewis as figures in the debate.
Herbert St e ver arrives in Berlin for a three day survey of food conditions. In Tokyo authorities report a high number of Japanese repatriates since war end totaling 2 207 825. An Australian war bride tells US officials about hurried marriage with an American serviceman and 38 wives canceled passages to the United States due to fear and illness.
Dr William Waddell Duke longtime Kansas City medical school professor and allergy expert died after a career lecturing nationwide and publishing research. He retired a decade ago due to ill health after earning a 1924 AMA silver medal for allergy work. Rep William O Burgin Dies Speaker from North Carolina's eighth district passed away from heart disease. Scalanalpee in Verona noted as home to Scaliger poets under 1387 rule.
A peacetime Navy chart outlines the proposed composition as recommended by the Secretary of the Navy in the annual report to the President. It notes sufficient loading craft for 214 divisions and supplies.
Barbara Jean Brubaker died last Saturday at Ransome Memorial Hospital Ottawa after a automobile accident. Rev Clyde V Brewster led services at the Methodist church with family and community mourners. Burial was in Sutton cemetery west of Baldwin. The article lists bearers Janson Merle Ingle Lawrence Speicher and Osepod Armstrong.
Washington reports that Wichita Kansas led mid sized cities in fire prevention for last year per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Atlanta won the grand mural contest award for the 200000 to 500000 population group, with bronze plaques to group winners at the Atlantic City meeting starting April 30. Honorable mentions went to Tulsa Topeka Newton and Bartlesville for notable fire prevention work.
Frank E. Wolf traveled to Western Kansas for several days of college business. Dr. Frank Kershner of Clinton Iowa called on Baldwin friends before returning home via the Ozarks. Dr. George S. Counts, a Columbia University professor, returned to New York after visiting Baldwin and Lawrence. Local visits included G. W. Ponton of Ottawa and Mrs. Frank Le. Wolf. Lt. Frances Davison stationed at Camp Atterbury Indiana. Miss Froy Liston attended the Kansas W.S.C.S. conference in Chanute. Evangeline chapter Eastern Star plans travel to Wichita for Kansas Grand chapter. Funeral services held Tuesday afternoon at the First.
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