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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1948
Page
4
A fragment from JOURNAL-WORLD mentions August 9 and a quoted line about the wicked and the righteous. The legals note republication rights for content printed in the paper and reference associated republication permissions.
A long testimony recounts a lady spy who claimed to have aided Russians while employed by the government during the war. The piece notes government officials partly enabled the espionage, with many names and motives debated. It discusses the difficulty in proving treachery and the lingering question of who knowingly aided spies.
The piece notes voters prefer campaigns with energy and clear positions, while dull periods fail to engage. It cites close races and tense returns, with New York City reporting on nursing enrollment and a lingering nurse shortage affecting relief prospects.
Western powers diplomatic corps in Moscow pressed Molotov to discuss the Bertin situation with Soviet leaders during his vacation. Molotov appeared without clarifying whether his leave was cut short and took up the matter with Premier Stalin, while others traveled to Moscow seeking head of state attention. The episode reflects tensions over timing and authority within the Soviet leadership.
In Hollywood Marlene Dietrich favors aging icons across arts including Stravinsky Toscanini Hemingway Remarque Dali Noel Coward and others. The piece notes their continued stature as they approach midlife, and cites Trollope on male fascination with women after forty, a view accepted by few men.
The article argues the UN General Assembly, working through the smaller body, should gain more powers to act between sessions. Supporters say enhanced authority could improve peace efforts and provide a non Bolshevik forum, while skeptics warn of overreach and bystander dangers. It cites past actions and the Korean election issue as context.
Lawrence Memorial high school graduates are celebrated with an open house Thursday at Mrs. Tobler’s home honoring the 14th birthday of Mrs. A. L. Halcomb. Fort Lauderdale visitors, a New York trip, and a recent wedding in town are noted among family events and social occasions.
The item notes potato prices dropping to 75 cents and Cobbiers 85 to 40 cents per hundred. An oil strike is reported near Bonner Springs led by W. W. Burnett and W. A. LaCoes. A wedding at St John s church features Miss Alice Penney and Frank L Menehan with attendees Eileen Penney, Gerald Penney, Alice Schaffer, Alles Kinney. A party honors Ernestine Sorey of Beatrice. Fred Bliesner and wife announce birth of daughter Floy Claxton July 31, with relatives Laura Claxton and Lea Claxton mentioned.
Forty years ago the Griffith hypnotic show was postponed due to rain. Misa Fay Elsworth from the company was put into a hypnotic sleep in Kaw Kash window at 2 PM and will remain until tomorrow night when she will awaken for the evening performance. Charles Cox Sr and family hosted friends on Rhode Island Street. Olin Bell and Grace visited Kansas City. Anna Bender departs for Portland tomorrow. Mrs J A Ellis to return to Los Angeles tomorrow after visiting local residents. Mrs F H Clark of Herington visits the Chitwood home.
Mrs Frank Phillips 72 wife of oilman Frank Phillips died Sunday of a heart attack in Bartlesville Oklahoma Funeral services will be held there tomorrow Phillips chairman of the board of directors of Phillips Petroleum Co Born August 8 1877 in Creston Iowa she married Phillips February 18 1897 and the couple moved to Bartlesville in 1908 Survivors include husband three children John Phillips Dallas Texas Mrs Marcus Low Bartlesville and Mrs Frank Begriech New York City
The essay humorously reflects life in a large housing development funded by a major insurance company. The author describes dramatic landscaping, elevator quirks, and communal quirks as residents adjust to city-spread architecture and river views. Personal anecdotes include the Tracy tugboat and neighborly conversations about modern living.
At the Mainretern Music and Art camp at the University of Rangas the Best Pair honors went to Meg Levitt and Jacque Cokine with Miss Cook in a supporting role. Runners-up included Tat high school musicians from Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. The event closed with a formal dance where Radiant and Miss Horn reigned as king and queen.
Woman identified as Terri Alexander climbed a derrick and threatened to jump. Deputy J W Glazov spotted her and he climbed to seize her while firemen brought ladders. She was lowered safely with a canvas sling as officers held a landing net. Barnett suffered a painful injury but intended to return to work.
A compact list of puzzle style clues with numbered items including terms like Exaltation Moderat e Electrified Particles Formerly and Fruit drink. The snippet presents cryptic style hints such as Cerium symbol Ce Greek letter mu higher and comparatives suffix among others.
A garbled Baldwin page recalls local residents and visitors, including Berryville notation and mentions of families such as Ford, Hady, Hall, and Black. The text lists attendees at meetings, clerks, and judges, with scattered references to school, convent activity, and upcoming primary events amid a murky roster of names and places.
Local social roundup records numerous personal visits and gatherings in Eudora. Residents including Mr and Mrs Tetseter, Mr and Mrs Danaghoerty, and Mrs Daugherty hosted dinners, suppers, and dances while relatives from Wichita and Colorado joined in family events and church activities.
A local radio program aired on the lawn of the church with leaders and guests. The long list of attendees includes families and neighbors visiting from nearby towns, sharing meals and stories during a social evening.
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