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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1946
Page
4
Page from a 19th century newspaper includes publication notes, office address at 723 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence Kansas, and subscription rates by carrier or mail. Offers annual advance rates: 9.00 by carrier, 4.00 by mail, plus 63.98 for a year? Also lists Associated Press rights and circulation bureau note. Ends with a Bible verse and August date.
Citizens are urged to prepare for voting with a front page list of candidates for state, district and county offices. The two major parties will select nominees at the state primaries next Tuesday. Voters are encouraged to turnout and cast ballots to express the will of the people in a democracy.
The presidents atomic bomb commission says distance is the best defense but offers no guidance on how to gain distance or when to start. The bomb may negotiate distance itself, undermining retreat efforts. Scientists regret conceiving the atom split idea.
A new arrival notes Lawrence has few houseflies compared with his former home and urges ongoing prevention. Health authorities will soon inspect premises and urge households and businesses to combat flies. The fly is a filth carrier and a potential disease vector, and reducing flies benefits people.
In Mc Minn county Tennessee a gun battle erupted over possession of ballot boxes after voting ended injuring 18 people without fatalities. Veterans backed by a ticket opposed by the ins who initially held the boxes before besieging forces took control. State and federal justice departments will investigate the disturbance. The piece ends with a Wichita-like quote about counting chickens before they hatch.
British authorities expanded a citywide search in Tel Aviv Palestine uncovering sizable munitions dumps in unlikely locations. Two days of curfew left Tel Aviv's 200000 residents confined to homes amid hardship while reveals highlight a global surplus of weapons.
Ylya Ehrenburg, the Russian journalist, details in his recent articles how Russia is not a land of perfection. He notes bureaucrats and occasional discourtesy among Russians, while acknowledging similar flaws in the United States. He suggests the journalist may know more about Soviet faults he would avoid writing now.
Veteran Senator McKellar secures a sixth term nomination in Democratic primaries in Tennessee. The report notes a split with a candidate backed by the CIO and suggests varying CIO influence in different regions. Additional items mention piracy in Manila Bay and a stolen cargo valued at 2500 dollars, reflecting postwar disorder and security concerns.
The article argues Hungary holds strategic importance linking the Balkans to central Europe via the Danube and Budapest. It recounts historic German economic dominance, Nazi control, and warns Russia aims to expand influence despite postwar industrial damage, with Stalin pursuing rehabilitation and progress.
Elizabeth Jacqmain argues against resubmitting the Kansas prohibition amendment urging readers to consider the harms of liquor. She cites veterans, wartime liquor use, and past state success as a model for youth protection, warning that resubmission supports the liquor industry and damages Kansas’s standing.
Prof. C. H. Ashton a KU mathematics professor since 1903 dies in Seattle at his daughter's home. Wedding announcements include Ruth Woodard and Robert Wood in Stillwater with Glen Kieffer and Mrs Paul Woodard providing music. Other items note travels, a Midwest music camp conductor, and Juanita Fills and Clarence Hawk marriage plans in Lawrence.
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs Harold Loganecker announce the birth of a daughter on July 29 Mrs Loganecker formerly Miss Matilda Smithmeyer Lula Foley travels to Edora for a few days visit Rachel Hutt and Miss Anna Hutt depart for a two month visit with Ed Hutt and family
Otto and Helene Hartig hosted ten friends at a lawn party on Connecticut Street Wednesday evening. Edith Dill and Henry G. Landon wed by Dr. Leni at the Methodist parsonage Wednesday evening, then left for a home three miles south of Eudora. Tomorrow Palace of Sweets marks its first anniversary with Buch's hand playing 7:30 to 10 p.m. and free candy for children 4 to 10. Grant Mull vacationing, Nell Pittinger visiting Ohio, Augusta Northrup off to Excelsior Springs, Ross Woodard selling 1345 Vermont Street to Harris of Holton, Mrs. J. Conrad visiting Worden, G. C. Clevenger family trip to Green Mountain Falls, Cole. Poindexter arrives from Topeka to make Lawrence home.
United States urged Moscow to reconsider a 400 million dollar Hungarian reparations claim while proposing a joint economic plan. Moscow called the ideas groundless and unacceptable, arguing Hungary’s inflation and Soviet control threaten Europe’s political economy and Moscow’s zone of influence.
A reader's list of crossword style clues and partial answers covering many definitions. The entry includes numbered items for people, places, objects, metals, and abstract terms with a central focus on word matching and cross referencing.
Radio schedule listing stations WREN KMBC WDAF WDAF KNB etc for Saturday evening August 3 and following hours. Contains a long list of programs across multiple stations including news, music, variety shows, sports, and public affairs with times and host names such as Joan Farmer Paul Mason George Hicks. Includes Sunday and Monday evening lines with additional show titles and host names.
Baldwin learns new school year plan with Carl Knox as superintendent and a full high school and grade faculty listed. Residents travel and visitors include Mrs. Harold Flickinger in Ashland, Miss Freda Neal from St. Joseph, and Melvern guests. Local recruiters S/Sgt Ralph Jones and Sgt M A Hooper visit Baldwin. Needlecraft club meets next Monday.
Holland Engle known as Uncle Dan on Variety Fair at Tuc days and Thursdays at 4 30 p m on KMBC leads in broadcasting years. He began in 1921 when KDKA first spotlighted the business. Engle has appeared on over fifty stations and major works. He has done alpine piano, violin, sound effects, and hundreds of acting parts. The Variety Fair program offers solid afternoon listening.
A listener inquiry roundup asks when and where Rev Cedarhome and his services air and seeks times for Aileen Harris Clarah Lu and their broadcasts. Other towns request schedule details for Margaret McBride Jake Lena Gospel Singer Johnny Mercer Court of Missing Heirs programs and availability.
The piece notes Paul Taylor's return from the Army and resumption of radio work. It recalls his KMBC sign on role, early Kansan City radio start in 1941, Brown University degree, and service duties including the Army Hour on NBC and AAF Bands. The item ends with a playful quote about his childhood ambition.
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