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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1946
Page
4
The article outlines a wartime era scheme where cloaking transactions moved control of corporations patents and property to trusted individuals. It notes 109 cases in courts about such fronts with evidence traced to Europe and ongoing investigations into more cases.
Sixteen state governors join in calls for a balanced federal budget. Ten Republicans and six Democrats back deficit spending end now. Two more support the idea but doubt immediate feasibility while the remaining 32 governorships have no stance. The move links deficit spending to inflation and administration warnings.
Ralph Ingersoll’s Ten Secret attacks generals Eisenhower and Montgomery while crediting Bradley with victory, provoking mixed reactions among soldiers and diplomats. The book renews debate on who won World War I and echoes the broader strain of postwar judgments.
A column criticizes the Red Cross arrangement paying LO and ALP members who solicited Isbor contributions, calling it a shady appearance despite spokesmen’ s explanations. The piece notes large volunteer efforts and warns OPA cannot reverse economic laws while acknowledging its ongoing efforts.
The article reflects on John Maynard Keynes as a pivotal figure in New Deal economics, praising deficit spending to end depressions and noting the era’s debt. It references his influence on postwar finance, inflation control, and international loans. It also mentions L. L. Lewis, labor issues, and Kansas City daylight saving debates, with schooling start times under discussion.
A reflective piece argues war is unlikely and calls for utilizing United Nations Security Council actions in New York to address boundaries and inequalities. It notes global eagerness for peace and urges statesmen to seize practical opportunities amid tensions. Also references livestock markets and historical notes from Garden City Telegram and Lyons News.
A major postwar conference opens in Paris with the Big Four foreign ministers Bevin Molotov Bi Bi Byres, focusing on peace treaties with Italy Hungary Romania Bulgaria and Finland. The talks may redefine Anglo Russian influence while pressuring U N future. secrecy breeds rumors amid cautious hopes for US Britain France and Moscow accord.
Emporia Kansas Apr 23 a total of 124 degrees will be granted this year by the Emporia State Teachers College Registrar Ray C Maul reported today Of these 74 will be conferred at the regular commencement exercises May 24 and 32 at the end of the summer session in July The other 18 were granted at the end of the first semester Senator Leverett Saltonstall of Massachusetts will be the commencement speaker.
Navy veteran Joseph Kristapovich who lost his sight in a South Pacific seaplane tender explosion will get a remodeled house and nearly four acres of land funded by an $11,200 trust raised by popular subscription. The Peru La Salle Navy Mothers' club started the drive which drew broad community support and surpassed a $10,000 goal.
A Fowler Grove peace gathering with 250 students urged refusal to fight if war comes. The event was marred by a fist fight among onlookers and the discharge of a gas bomb. Also noted: Al Green elected Chamber frequent, John Brand first vice president, Karl Kreider second vice president, F C pho trans yearers and George Hedrick secretary. Miss Barrie Dalton had appendicitis operation last night. Mrs Avon Fraser hosted luncheon at the Colonial for Helen Rhoda Hoopes. Mr and Mrs John Banke of Lecompton announce the birth of a son named Deryl Dene.
Twenty five years ago three masked gunmen beat Arthur L. Marks at his 702 Louisiana home, entered with him as he parked his car, and fled with jewelry valued over $5,000. Mrs J F Riley and Agatha spent the day in Kansas City while Emily Preyer visited Jewett. August Dietz of Lone Star left to visit Alsace, France, his old home from 40 years ago.
L C McIntire arrived from Los Angeles after nearly missing the San Francisco quake. He reports California trains are crowded as people seek safer areas. Katherine Spaulding, Irish native, died Saturday at her daughter’s home, Mrs. James Monroe. Mrs. F W Smithmeyer will entertain Pi Beta Phi sisters Saturday afternoon in honor of Ski Pouodern day. A Tope guest, Sumner Everingham, visited Sunday. Grace Warner Eva Baker and Grace Sinner were noted in local prospecting chatter.
Book review of Roving Ground by Lowden about Civil War days and the Copper movement. It centers on Kentucky Indiana and Ohio border tensions with families split by war. Nancy Anne Neale and kin, a readerly portrait of backwoods life, raids, hardship, and the impact of conflict on a divided region.
Samuel B. Pettengill argues the public misperceives auto industry profits and railway profits. He cites polls showing higher perceived profits than reality and notes railway workers overestimate fair returns, urging readers to question who bears responsibility for these misperceptions.
A fragmented crossword style entry lists clues such as Pictured actor, Decorated, Teen agers, Doctor of Medicine, Near, Mimic, Waste allowance, Mast, Palm leaf, Skills, Dispatch, Fleur-de-lis, Indian tim tree, Bone, Kept, Exist, Slaves, Heavenly body. The scattered terms suggest a crossword fill with horizontal positions and theme hints across the page.
A compact puzzle style item lists numeric hints and clue fragments. It reads like a crossword style prompt with entries such as states heights turned aside and various short definitions. The piece resembles a compact word puzzle corner from a historical newspaper page.
Local items note Easter events and community visits in Baldwin with references to Bell, Mitchell, and Sprouse families. Services for Mrs Deryk Allen Mitchell were held in Ottawa with survivors listed. Mrs George Davis recovering after a long hospital stay in Kansas City. Miss Helen Deel and others attended funerals and shopped in Kansas City.
United Nations plans to create a global civil service with a payroll of about 3,000 staff on scales from 1 240 to 20 000 annually. Messengers and unskilled workers start at 1 140, top directors at 11 000, secretary general and eight assistants earning higher, while salaries may be exempt from federal taxes under consideration in Washington.
Kansas City reports say farmers may be drawn to the 30 cent government wheat bonus but a huge crop is in sight as the July 1 market opens. Walter R. Scott of the Board of Trade notes grain business hinges on new crop timing while Jess B. Smith seeks details on whether wheat will be milled domestically or shipped abroad. Most mills show under a 21 day supply.
Ottawa reports Prime Minister W. J. MacKenzie King announced Canada will release 6.4 million dughels of oats and about 2.6 million maule of lower grade wheat for relief, matching U.S. export permit suspensions to curb domestic shortages. The measures aim to protect dinners, raise farm output, and stave off famine during the war. In Algiers, the U S S Missouri arrived for a three day visit and fired a salute to the city.
Mrs Mildred Ross of Kansas City announces the death of Mord Sprouse a former Baldwin resident and University of Kansas graduate who later lived in California The notice names his sister and notes his ties to Spickard and Baldwin across years.
Radio station WJAR S10 presents a mixed schedule including Western Wha wardens program and Frikensticig news. Other shows feature KMBC at 1:00, World in Review, Supper Club, Pines F-Newa, and a campus round table at Chicney University.
Fragmented OCR lists radio show names and performers such as Eddie Cantor Ralph Nilman and Kyser Musical College with station codes WDAP WREN KMNC and KMNC multiple local program mentions across channels. The readable text suggests a radio listings page with many program titles and personalities.
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