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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1947
Page
2
The W S C A conference meet at First Methodist Church features Bishop C Martin delivering the address That You May Have Power to Comprehend The session runs Tuesday and Wednesday with other speakers including Bishop W C Hansen and local church leaders.
The account contrasts decorum on the Senate floor with rough exchanges among congressmen. It notes politicians restraining themselves, while insults flare in heated moments. Scuffles, name-calling, and recorded rebukes illustrate how lawmakers police each other’s behavior, with penalties enforced on the floor.
New York gossip pieces recall Enid Markey, the Tarzan actress, and Rube Bernstine discusses her career from burlesque to Shakespeare. The piece cites Markey’s recent stage presence and compares early Tarzan stars Weissmuller and Kline, with remarks on age and acting.
Market news notes higher steel wage pads buoying stocks while foods and steam sectors show mixed gains. Livestock prices at Kansas City and nearby markets edge higher for steers and heifers though feeder weights soften. trade centers report varied cattle and hog values with receipts and April figures tentatively listed.
Twenty three students from Liberty Memorial High showcased a varied program at Atchison High School before traveling to Kansas City to present the same program at the Assembly of Argentina High School. Tentative plans include a program at Winter General Hospital. The list includes Felix Arnold and many others with accompanists Bota Ernst and K. Ky Rare. New members Marilyn Bart and Carlie Aherhart will join future trips.
Berlin April 21 A winter weather break in March allowed German industry to resume, boosting output by about 17 percent. Acting director Callan E. Wilkinson of the American military government economic division reported the rise, bringing production to roughly 34 percent of prewar levels. February was about 25 percent and January 42 percent.
Two Catholic bishops accepted invitations to attend the Osage Mission Centennial at St. Paul Kan May 14 15 The Most Rev Mark K Carroll newly appointed bishop of Wichita will conduct field activities opening day The Most Rev Eugene J McGuinness coadjutor bishop of Oklahoma City will also attend and receive honorary memberships in the orga nization The heads of several departments were named president at the Ra tion of the miathereducsa tion and other university leaders were mentioned The report includes various local notices and civic items from Paranna Kansas and Rath
Police detained thirty two people amid scuffles and hospitalizations during a strike uprising at the headquarters of the United Steel Workers union. Officers said arrests followed refusals to disperse as protesters clashed with security and other demonstrators.
Liberty Memorial hospital hosts a Rat Nations Meet with Kansas State High School Activities Association and Kansas State Teachers Association leaders. Attendees include Don Toar son Roger Dice Mary Leg Hob Whaley Norma Luaiun and faculty sponsor Miss Cora Dasenport. A divorce petition was filed Saturday by Tilhar Schott against Otto. The article mentions an 1582 edict on color of gender and describes historical wine aging practices and tankenker characteristics.
Heard In Lawrence reports Tae Harrie, distributor for Surge milkite, plans demonstrations at April Tomeanexse high school, April t he Ruhera high wheal, and April Fellowship hall Baldwin all at 8 o clock in the evening. Also notes Lea Demeritt of Richland delivering coyotes for bounty and tax payment actions by County Treasurer Rey Fiers in Douglas county. A Douglas county Consumers Cooperative meeting is set tonight at the district court room. Police blotter mentions a peeping tom, accidental shooting, dog bite, abandoned child, and carnival billiards loss in El Dorado.
George W. Markley 84 died at his Willow Springs farm home after years of poor health. Survived by wife Isa and one daughter along with seven sons, 17 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Rumsey funeral home with multiple pastors officiating. Ulysses UW Walker 78 died at home. funeral Tuesday at Rumsey. burial Oak Hill cemetery. William Edward Meinke of Linwood 80 died. services at Lainewood church and Mt. Sidney cemetery. Mrs. M. J. Jones Ward reports death of Mrs. M. J. Jones Elm Creek Neb.. Mrs. Armogene Brooks dies in Racine Wis.. husband Joseph and son Robert survive. Funeral in Canada, N. D. for Mrs. Brooks. Rites for Simon Patino noted.
Buenos Aires April 21 diplomats from many countries attended services at Recoleta cemetery for Simon Patino a Bolivian peasant who rose to wealth reportedly 300 million dollars He died yesterday at 86 after general exhaustion his body placed in state at the Bolivian embassy with staff and diplomats present.
Moscow reports a second semi secret conference session on the Austrian treaty. Officials say an agreement seems unlikely but a faint chance remains. discussions address Austria's integrity and potential agenda inclusion amid suppression orders from Secretary Marshall.
Washington April 21 07 percent The AFL executive council cites the GLO peace committee to confer Thursday on merging two large unions The invitation follows a council meeting to discuss broad problems including restrictions on other union activity Green says a telegram was sent to CIO President William Murray Murray waits for the telegram before replying The groups have shown gestures toward unity but no real progress noted St Joseph Mo April 21 No trace found of A C Heinrich retired Armour fire marshal missing since Tuesday last seen in garden tools missing
In a broad market note from Kansas City and Chicago ports, cattle and calf prices show varied bids with downtrends in some categories while others hold steady. Wheat and grain values appear mixed across regional futures, with traders noting dull demand yet occasional price lifts in select lots.
The program urges readiness now, urging readers not to wait for opportunity but to prepare diligently. It emphasizes proactive skill building and self-improvement to secure future employment.
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