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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1946
Page
4
A fragment from a religiously framed notice dated April 15 references the phrase what the Lord require of thee to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with thy God. The text mentions names such as Kanna and Lawrence in a legal or civic context.
Commentary notes pressure in Congress over continuing selective service and raising the draft age to 20. It argues occupation forces should be staffed by older soldiers, warns of broader policy shifts and urges prompt drafting of peace treaties.
Poland and Mexico resist allowing Franco to invite UN investigators to probe charges that German assets are sheltered in Spain as plans for a new war unfold. Other nations may join in opposing a Franco hearing when Spain's question reaches the Security Council. The UN should hear all sides rather than bow to partisan extremes.
A fragmented wartime column recalls rationing shifts from veal to beef as points were removed. It notes veal once plentiful, the demand for non rationed meat rising, and growers relieved from rationing duties as producers faced uncertainty about guiding young stock through market changes.
A commentary outlines tensions among Russia Britain and the United States over expanding spheres of influence and the looming foreign ministers conference in Paris on the 25th to shape European peace treaties. It notes Iran and Spain Franco issues, warns against Moscow dominance, and stresses UN Security Council duties as major powers weigh actions. A separate brief reports a fire at Nutrena mills in Kan sas damages feed and water lines.
Bowles lists factors behind the clothing shortage including rising raw cotton prices now at 22 year highs and three times 1939 levels. He faults government action in early shortages and argues for stronger measures to curb cotton speculation or risk ceilings on raw cotton.
News from Eudora reports L L Kindred and Ellis Kindred of Joplin Mo were in a car accident Thursday evening and are in Neosho hospital. The car was demolished and their condition was not specified.
Local families from Olathe to Eudora and Kansas City host and visit relatives. Neighbors share gifts for a birthday and news of extended family in California, with funeral services for a relative’s nephew in Tonganoxie. Several visits to Baldwin, Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City noted along with club meetings and upcoming picnics.
North Lawrence residents recorded weekend visits and family updates including J J Krum and Howard Krum spending time with Silvia and Captain Edward Krum and Janet, dinners with Charles Snow and Bob Emerson of Leavenworth, and Jerry House reporting to Leavenworth. Local events included Al-So club meeting with twelve members, a plant exchange, and prizes won by several members. several residents received hospital treatment or traveled to Kansas City for events.
Neal Wher, principal of Liberty Memorial High, was elected club president at noon. Officers named include Gene Gliahn as vice president, Kari Klooz as secretary, and C. B. Osc as treasurer. M Landon announced Don Hults as justice of the peace for Lawrence to fill the vacancy from F.'s resignation. Mrs. Fred Poderson returned from Kansas City with her son Marcus Richardson. granddaughter Beverly Naomi Neis of Range Line attended a teachers' meeting in Lawrence.
Twenty five years ago the Douglas County real estate board planned a survey of business houses and nonemployed residents. The item references new programs, efforts to encourage growth, and a reorganization of civic duties as citizens discussed these actions yesterday.
Forty years ago the second Nebraska Kansas game halted at 5 to 5 after 12 innings due to darkness and muddy field conditions. Ed Anderson sold meal tickets for 3.50 dollars each, equating to 18 2/3 cents per meal, with meals costing 25 cents later. May Coleman and Mrs Jacob Rush visited relatives at Six Corners while Mrs Gorsuch and family and Toren Allen and his parents at Independence were noted.
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Puzzle clues yield a compact wordplay item referencing a portrait themed sequence. Each line hints at definitions or abbreviations leading to a final answer resembling a Bulgarian coin. The item reads like a cryptic crossword fragment published in a mid century newspaper.
North Christian Endeavor members attended a county tally at West Side Presbyterian. A radio broadcast was prepared for air later. Cyrena Bateson visited Mr. and Mrs. Alex Zielinski for weekend and birthday events. Thell Dean and Lola spent the weekend in Altus Arkansas. Walter Hellstrom hosted guests for an event with John Beara. A government Thursday evening group picnic honored Jerry House, who had enlisted in the army. Attendees included Pex Wilson, Catherine Findley, Rut Kempter, Edith Ice, Arlene Hill, Jerry House, Gene Stanwix, Wayne Pine, John Wise, and Robert Wulfkuhle. Billy Kolars is critically ill at University Hospital in Kansas City with lockjaw. Marlin McCrary hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Mrs. Ike Fairbank’s birthday. attendees included Ike and Fairbanks family and friends. Afternoon calls by Kenneth Hatches, Harry Tryon, Lyle Graham, and Duane Moon. Doyle Sumner of Topeka visited Gilbert Vern. Helen Mason visited family in Baldwin after fellowship at North Lawrence church. Dayle Sumner of Topeka spoke on world needs. Jayhawk 4-H to present play Bobby Sox for Woodlawn Home Demonstration unit May 8 to aid cancer fund. Fred Nehrbass underwent major surgery in Kansas City. Ernest Mason and daughters visited Baldwin families. Mildred Simpson of Mayetta stayed with Ruth Shoemaker.
Baldwin notes detail a Kansas City dinner trip by Catherine Adams and Mrs Harper, Baker quartet performances in Lawrence, and Dr H K Ebright accompanist. Baldwin high seniors finalize speakers for May 24 26 events at First Methodist and university address. Local visits, PTA meeting plans, and community figures are mentioned with brief travel notes and interwoven social updates.
A fragmented broadcast schedule lists WREN WDAP KMEC and others with times and show names. Entries include News Broadcasts Alvino Rays Casino Gardens Orch Jack Armstrong and various music programs, weather and general entertainment along with stations KNBC KMBC and MEG.
The First Methodist church circle hosted a luncheon after a talk by Dr and Mrs Holter praising Christian values of past years. The Brotherhood announced a Father-Son dinner April 29 in Fellowship Hall, Baldwin team coach Charles Bonebrake to be honored, tickets 60 cents, men urged to sponsor a boy as his Dad.
A Meade area listing shows WDAF and KMBC CBS evening programs as well as Skywatching by Frt. N. W. Btorer from the University of Kansas. The schedule includes news and music segments with daytime and evening slots across stations.
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