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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1947
Page
4
The article discusses future prosperity after a war, noting ordinary citizens seek modest business or secure jobs with fair pay to support families and clear debts. It compares postwar conditions to the prewar period, arguing that diligent work and intelligent effort will restore balance, with opportunities lasting into the postwar years.
A broad summary notes relief efforts for tornado disaster areas in Texas and Oklahoma led by local volunteers and churches. It reflects optimism about recovery, mentions a Washington room painting removed after Indiana complaints, warns against erasing history, and references labor law debates, Stassen Stalin talks, and a long 87 day legislative session in wartime history.
Taxpayers may feel adjournment came too slowly as the full returns from legislative proceedings are awaited, hinting at public demand for quicker closure and transparency in state business.
Dewitt Mackenzie discusses postwar policy hurdles with President and Taft. He assesses timelines for Greco Turkish policy, German Austrian treaties, and Soviet Western bloc dynamics. He notes barriers among Big Four and rises of Moscow power, advocating bloc clarity and possible Four Chiefs meeting. Also reports longer training for recruits starting May 5.
Lois Beth 17, a University High School senior, receives a certificate of merit from the Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Board with an $80 prize. Announcement by Karl D. Edwards notes 38,364 candidates represented Tea Son a high. 637 Kansas students entered. Beth plans KU after graduation.
Miss Maud Ellsworth associate professor of education at the University has contracted with Benjamin H Senborn and Co to create a series of art texts for grades one through eight assisted by Michael Andrews instructor in design. The first publication date is not announced. Ellsworth previously supervised art in Laurence schools in 1927 and taught at the University since 1991. Andrews taught in New York schools in 1940 41 and was the first man to teach in Lawrence elementary schools later teaching in Hays.
An exhibit of tempera paintings from Willmarth studio in Omaha was shown in four Lawrence schools this past week. Courtesy of the Union Pacific railroad the works depicted each state the railroad travels through, with cards explaining why each motto was chosen. Schools viewing the exhibit included Lawrence Memorial high school New York McAllaster and Cordley elementary schools. The paintings will be displayed next week in Topeka schools.
Bobby Larson, an eight year old from Oakridge Tennessee, acts as publisher editor and route boy of his own weekly newspaper The Oneida News. Printed each Friday from a home press, it serves his block with personal items and a notable note about Jay in his grandmother’s lily pond.
Mrs Florence G Carter of Los Angeles visits Mrs George March in town. Miss Elisabeth White spends weekend in Manhattan visiting friends at Kansas State college. Mr and Mrs Fred Ellsworth and Mrs Frank Parker dine with Mr and Mrs Charles F Scott on their return from Chanute where they attended the wedding of Miss Susan Hudson.
Twenty five years ago Floyd Sample announces the birth of a son Harold Francia to Miss Pearl Dean Damm of Nebraska at the Dean home. Mrs Sneexns Ros receives a newborn at home. Kappa Alpha Theta pledges Miss June Judy of Lawrence. Don Westchester and wife announce the birth of a son Donald Eugene on April 7, while Mrs Westchester formerly Miss Phoeba Bigby. Ella Flanner and Hilda Murdock plan Easter travel to Olathe.
Forty years ago notices announce a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Myrtle Long Miss Carrie Mitchell and Mina Elsie Armstrong for Miss Claudia McNair An informal dinner in honor of Miss Vivian Hoover was planned by Bessie and Lucy Hargis Several locals traveled to Leavenworth for the Ingalls Middleton trial and John Kelly an old settler died at 83 at the home of Mrs Will Spurgeon in Kansas City and nearby communities
Mrs Ralph Church wife of a Republican congressman from Illinois conducts a ten week course for 25 congressional wives enrolled in the Congressional Club program to learn confident speaking. She classifies speech into five types and urges natural, ordered delivery over grand oratory, saying many women can become clear persuasive speakers to influence policy and represent home views.
Two Baltimore police officers reported badges missing from their uniforms, noting the theft occurred inside the station while coats were off for wagon duty. The incident highlights security lapses at the precinct.
A fragmented entry lists clues and partial answers across horizontal and vertical lines. It includes references to a pianist composer, abbreviations, geographic hints, and multiple numbered clues with several erased or obscured terms. The puzzle appears to be a crosswork or cryptic style grid from a newspaper page.
A pre-school health roundup, sponsored by the city Parent-Teacher Association, is under way in public schools. Dr. Mary S. Boyden and Dr. J. M. Mott conduct examinations and immunizations, with Misses Lynn and McLain assisting. Gevene Brown and Margaret Anderson handle behavior and speech issues. Pinckney and Cordley schools have been covered, with 42 children examined at Pinckney Thursday. A schedule lists other schools and dates for the clinic across April and May.
A dense OCR listing of radio programs across many stations including WREN WDAF KMEC KNBC KMRC WRAF WAP and others for a Saturday night and an upcoming Monday schedule. It names shows such as Top Title Murder Miss Judy Canova World Parade One Man's Family and The Lone Ranger with various time slots and announcers.
At Topeka on April 12 educators urged state colleges to adopt special courses for training teachers of exceptional children. They called for statewide funding and established a Kansas society for exceptional children with Dr. Paul G. Murphy as temporary chair. Officers include De. Martin F. Walier and Marlin Schrader awaiting the 1948 meeting. Marysville teachers received a $60 bonus on 1946-47 contracts and were offered 18 to 20 percent raises for next year.
Mrs Edward Hislop returned from Topeka with visits to friends including Dr and Mrs Harry Jennard and H B Cameron. Funeral services are set for Saturday at the First Methodist Church for Rev Be Lawellin, former Baker student. The Baldwin branch of the AAUW met with talks on Americas Relation to the Nation and elected officers led by Mrs Benjamin A Gessner. A new member was welcomed, and the next meeting is May 1 at Mrs Nelson Horns home.
Special guests will include And of Baker University with a planned program. Newly elected president Mrs B A Gearner was named as delegate to the Kansas divisional conference in Wichita. A recent Eastern Star gathering honored Mr Thorne with a past patron pin, speeches lauding his courtesy. Survivors include Helen Charles, Del Gotharten, Marion Charlier. The community plans a triad event with about thirty children involved.
KMBC FM rises atop the light building with a new RCA super turnstile antenna. The structure marks Kansas City’s first high band station as the transmitter powers reach 12 kW ERP.
The article advises placing an FM antenna high on the house for best reception and notes some Greater Kansas City homes may need an outside antenna. It explains reception depends on line of sight to transmitters. KMEC FM has aired daily 3 PM to 9 PM since February 14 with a set schedule including Tune Chasers Symphonic Treasures and News.
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