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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1946

Page

4

Rights and Rates Page Teems With Old Newsprint References

A crammed fragment from the newspaper shows subscription figures, service addresses, and Associated Press notice wording. It lists rates in advance, national representatives, and publication details including the law class entry and a Bible verse quoted near the bottom.

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Future of the OPA Faces House Debates On Its Powers

The House debates the future of the OPA amid calls to curb its powers and extend life by nine months rather than a full year. A plan to let the CIA expire was defeated, signaling a cautious survival for the agency as war powers are phased out. Public dissatisfaction grows as the agency’s wartime methods face renewed scrutiny and a compromise emerges between immediate lifting and indefinite retention.

OPA House Truman CIA Senate

Needling in the Pacific and Iran censorship sparks alarm

The article reports Soviet members of the four power Allied council questioning General MacArthur and demanding explanations, signaling continued Soviet scrutiny in the Pacific. It notes Iran's announced blind censorship of outgoing news, hinting at broader Cold War media control. General Marshall's return to China is mentioned amid escalating nationalist communist tensions over Hangshan.

Pacific United Nations Allied Council MacArthur Japan Europe Reb Erta Supreme Headquarters of the Iran Russia

Fifth division suffered heavy casualties in European fighting

The War Department report ranks the Fifth division among the most heavily damaged in action, with the 3rd 45th 26th, and others leading assault waves in 1944 southern France and the Italian campaign. The 35th division’s absence from the casualty list adds to Patton's Third Army legendary fighting record.

Nimandy Germany France Mediterranean War Department Third Army Patton 35Th Normandy

Price controls urged to curb inflation says Porter

In Circle Paul Porter, price administrator, argues for continuing price controls to prevent rising costs. He warns prices will climb if OPA ends and inflation will prevail. Porter hints at relying on Baruch’s currency ideas or an alibi for anticipated fallout while OTA spokesmen seek relief through more directives.

Paul Porter OPA Porter Avai Bernard Baruch OTA

Doughnut dishes stir a nation and its fads

Belleville Telescope laments modern doughnut trends from rum soaked cakes to fancy plated desserts. The piece contrasts plain friedcakes with powdered sugar frosts and gelatin splinters, arguing such treats erode Yankee spirit and rural pioneer heritage while noting a craze for hillbilly songs selling longer.

Abllens Reflector America New York Times New England Dakotas Iowa Kansas United States

MacArthur rebuked as he defends occupation policy in Japan

General MacArthur rejects Russian calls to reexamine allied occupation aims in Japan. Brig. Gen. Whitney warns that Moscow doubts good faith, amid Soviet accusations on U.S. influence in the Philippines and Japan. Byrnes reaffirms no blocs while promising benevolent protection for Philippines and Japan’s postwar reform.

MacArthur Japan Four Allied Council Courtney Whitney Arthur Whitney Russia United States Britain Moscow Radio New Times U.N United Nations Philippines America Uncle Sam Byrnes Spain

The Old Home Town Earthquake and Urban Renewal

Earthquake coverage dominates the front page of the World with fire follow up. Work crews tear down the 700 block on Ohio street and move dirt to Tennessee street and the city park to create fills for sidewalks. Also notes the Catholic church at Big Springs will be dedicated April 23 and Miss Kate Welter of Williams town visiting Miss Fay Bouton.

San Francisco Ohio Street Tennessee Street Big Springs Kate Welter Williamstown Fay Bouton

Local notes and events from a Kansas town

Twenty five years ago a surprise birthday party celebrated Miss Sara Marie Conboy. Mrs. J M Boyd returned from Florida. John Gavitt left for the U S Navy. Knowledge Hill school program featured by Lawrence Stowe Kenneth Dial Lula May Thiry earned commendation for perfect attendance The Kansas Players to present The Terrible Meek drama under Prof Allen Crafton for Religious Education conferences Electricity featured at the fourth annual Trade Show by the Chamber of Commerce Lt Col Karl F Baldwin assigned to University of Kansas Four new pupils joined WPA nursery school bringing total to 30 Mrs C M Baker hosted a tea for her mother Mrs William Weeks visiting here Winfield Scott Marshall Terrell visiting from Paris Texas with the Scott family

A. J. Conboy Sara Marie Conboy J. M. Boyd Florida John Gavitt U. S. Navy Knowledge Hill Lawrence Stowe Kenneth Dial Kansas Players Allen Crafton Kansas Council of Religious Education Chamber of Commerce National Guard U.S. Army Washington Karl F. Baldwin Coast Artillery Corps Washington, D. C University of Kansas WPA C. M. Baker William’. Weeks Winfield Scott Marshall Terrell Paris Tex Je Saneld Scott Fyington McLouth

Kansas and the Prairied West of John G Whittier

Cora Dolbee, KU English department and Watson Library staff, compiles a study reprinted from Essex Institute Historical Collections. The booklet, issued by Newcomb and Gauss, Salem, Massachusetts, surveys Whittier poems and writings and highlights the poet’s influence on anti slavery sentiment in Kansas. An illustration is included.

Kansas and the “Prairied West John G. Whittier Cora Dolbee Newcomb & Gauss Salem, Mass Kansas Prairied West Salem Mass Essex Institute Historical Department of English University of Kansas New England Watson Library Whittier

Screen Star Horizontal Puzzle Clues Revealed

A crossword style list presents across and down clues with numbers and hints covering film stars plants animals and places. Entries include items like New Guinea part click beetle sea eagles and sodium symbol guiding readers through a themed grid of wordplay.

New Guinea Sea Eagles

Word Cloze Puzzle Clues List

A compact catalog of numbered clue prompts includes sixteen terms and definitions such as nuisance colonizes reflects peruses twenty blemish fondle vehement semitic language deprive of reason lair seasoning palm lily morindin dye feminine name courtesy title knock rough lava father.

Reason Lair Palm Lily Morindin Dye Knock Rough Lava Father

Cole Seeks Second Term in Republican Congress Bid

Al bert M. Cole of Holton announced for Republican renomination for Congress from Kansas first district. The former state senator, now serving his first term, said he seeks reelection on the basis of his record and ability to serve his district. Cole previously won the nomination over W. P. Lambertson. Buenos Aires, Apr. 18. President-elect Juan Peron called Hitler a brown beast in an interview published by El Laborista, and pledged cooperation to help feed hungry nations.

Topeka Upi Albert M. Cole Holton Kansas Washington Cole Congress W. P. Lambertson Fairview Kens Orthet Girded Balla Buenos Aires Juan Peron Hitler Labor Party el Laborista

States Decide on Voting Age and Tax Powers

The piece argues the voting age and poll tax issues are state matters under the Constitution, with Truman shifting from state autonomy to possible federal action on poll taxes. It questions federal overreach, references Georgia, the Philippines, Roosevelt stamps, and tax avoidance claims, urging consistent policy rather than centralized control.

Samuel BL. Pettengile Truman Georgia Slesaria Tewman Geoogia Congress Philippine Islands Roosevelt

W. A. Bird Elected President of Kansas Oil Association

W H Bird of Wichita was elected president of the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association at Wichita. He succeeds John F O Shaughnessy. Other officers include John M Denman of Sedan Lloyd R Pickrell E B Shawver and Jack Hinkle all of Wichita with A Leon Derby as secretary treasurer.

Wichita Kan W. H. Bird Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association John F. O'Shaughnessy John M. Denman Sedan Lloyd R. Pickrell E. B. Shawver Jack Hinkle A. Leon Derby

New Job Opportunities For Ex Service Men In Regular Army

The War Department invites honorably discharged ex service men from post May 12 1945 to enlist in the regular army in their prior MOS with grade based on prior service. Act by June 30 1946 for training, pay, and career prospects. Details available at the U S Army Recruiting Sub Station Lawrence Kansas.

MOS Mmor War Department Army U.S. Army Ins Lawrence Kan

That Shortage A Pittsburgh Apr 18 eviction suit details

An ex glober filing for eviction claimed several reasons to justify occupying a house he bought, noting his wife is pregnant with a litter due June 2. The report also describes witnesses and corroboration about two does and a fawn seen on Mt. Washington boulevard as part of the tale.

Pittsburgh J. W. Weixel OPA Rent Rivision Bae James Urban Witnese Mt. Washington Boulevard

State Sells Beaver Pelts From Farm Damage Trapping

Pratt Kansas director Dave Leahy announced the Kansas fish and game commission sold 214 beaver pelts for 7000 dollars. A New York firm was the winning bidder at prices higher than last year. Pelts were gathered from areas where beavers damaged farmland along the Republican and Kaw rivers.

Pratt Kan Dave Leahy Kansas Fish and Game Commission New York Leahy Republican Kaw

Baldwin News Briefs From March Social Events and Obituaries

Mrs Edward Hislop of Lawrence visits Baldwin with friends. Mr and Mrs Paul Ulrich and Mr and Mrs C Scott Morgan and daughter Mary Marcia spend time in Kansas City. Mrs Irvin Greer hosts a 4th birthday for Deanne at East High home with attendees. Wilson Counts travels to Topeka for his mother’s illness. Baker beman Easter vacation runs. Alpha Chi Omega seniors to dine at H K Ebright home with alumnae initiation. Mrs Heryl Allen Mitchell dies in Ottawa. funeral in Ottawa and burial in Oakwood Baldwin. survivors listed. Miss Mary E Lockwood in Great Bend visits Aunt Maude Stewart. Dr Frank Gleason returns from Denver. office reopen. Philamathean club hosted by Mrs Ted Frazee. Tri Delta Alliance to meet at South Eighth Street. Lampman Bible class elects officers after April 3 meeting.

Edward Hislop Lawrence Baldwin Paul Ulrich Imr Scott Morgan Mary Marcia Kansas City Irvin Greer Deanne East High Street Carlie Martha Butell Ann Lynne Barnthouse Nancy Charles Hugh Greer Jimmie Barnett Guild of Alpha Chi Omega H. K. Ebright Hery Allen Mitchell Ottawa Mitchell Frank Gleason Denver Colo Lampman Bible First Methodist Sunday School I Clyde W. Brewster A. E. Tunin Samuel B. Longswood Samuel T. Hughes

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