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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
4
A fragmentary Journal-World clipping references rate changes and an August notice page. The visible text hints at pricing and advance pricing terms, with partial headings and religious quotes, but lacks complete details or identifiable names, dates, or events.
Kansas voters largely backed incumbents in the gubernatorial and congressional races, resisting uprisings and showing reluctance to change. The landscape suggests endurance for established figures amid separate calls for broader reforms, with notable caution toward shifting leadership at state and federal levels.
An aged report recalls the Moscow talks and prior conferences at Yalta and Potsdam. It notes secrecy, the lack of Western consultation with Stalin, and lasting worries about war danger as the Westerns question if they have been swindled into a bad deal.
Mississippi Democrats approved walking out of the Philadelphia convention. The state pledged adherence to the states right movement and showed no disposition to heal party divisions. Democrats remaining with the party organization voiced unease as regional support shifts threaten unity ahead of a primary campaign.
A fragment discusses Daniel J Tehin head of a union termed rial teamsters and his alleged refusal to fray or join the Tihivan cabinet. It questions his suitability for a cabinet post and notes cynicism about cabinet blame and salary. The text shifts to army draft concerns about medical staffing and attracting medical officers to rejoin service.
Suspicious creche specialists claim refugees who left their country after the red regime moved in have been promised amnesty if they return. Yet the offer has little effect as many prefer the safety of camps abroad to risking life under the current Czechoslovak government.
The Chenute Tribune opines on how readers across generations see the world differently and notes tension between older and younger perspectives. It references locals’ familiarity with change, travel by tourists, and contrasts modern drivers with historic aviation and exploration milestones, seeking timely news rather than distant events.
Vivian Moves Again IV Derade Tare Mies Vaan Bellona criticizes unpaid tax collectors and threatens legal action to test constitutionality of withholding tax law. Letter to Mabie Wy Sisciler claims taxes were paid and requests court-ordered action, prompting officials to react to the dispute.
A Western European union gains momentum as Italy and France hint at sovereignty curtailment for a continental polity. Count Sforza urges unity while Bevin and Churchill push for American backing, part of a broader postwar drive alongside the Marshall Plan and a five-nation bloc.
The Old Home Town item notes a 400 person wedding group for state education WIA projects in Lawrence with a training conference. It also reports births for Harry Franklin Jr. in Dawson Nebraska and Dudorth Simons’ daughter Opal Jayne Kennedy returning from Green Mountain Falls Colorado. The notice mentions Nora Amen in Kansas City and a three week Mexico trip for Grace Licht and Christine Wenrich, plus visits of J R Traylor and mint Hensick with Nora Traylor Jr. moving to 1812 Hinda Street.
Twenty five years ago a pony express rerun will start August 31 at St Joseph and run through Lawrence by September 1. The notice lists local families traveling trips and appointments including Trueblood Hoover Barton and Bayles with varied assignments and events in Kansas.
A report notes Ed Hackney sustained a one inch cut from falling brick at the Guenther Ferry building area while at work. Other items mention H A Leamer visiting from Virgil, Lillian Matos in Baldwin, Miss Bowie Cruwingham’s return from Kansas City, Mrs Arthur Allen’s acquaintance, Dr M E Nethercutt planning a church vacation, and Bodney Asher alongside Byron Parcela heading to a two week camp in Coloreds.
The Carpenters Deval No 22794 express appreciation for publishing the editorial An American Labor Union by Samuel B. Pettengill. Recording Secretary I D Vierce signs the note.
The 1 5 5 cent commemorative marks New York City's 1948 consolidation anniversary with a map of the five boroughs and seven modern planes on a red field. First day cancellations offered to collectors via advance mailed envelopes with payments.
Kaw Council headquarters announced the first annual scout family picnic to be held August 29 at Camp Naish near Bonner Springs. Families of cubs scouts and seniors are invited with a new pool and wooded areas offering nature lore for attendees.
Wallace calls for public ownership of the main economic sectors and for public employees to have the right to strike. He opposes Taft Hartley, seeks repeal of the labor injunction, and envisions collective bargaining in publicly owned industries. The stance portrays a dramatic shift from Coolidge Roosevelt era limits on strikes.
A fragmented crossword style prompt lists numbered clues and abbreviations such as 22 Crafty 24 Senior ab 5 Poem 26 Harden eet jun, with entries for denominations sayings drinks mountain pass and other terms. It resembles a word puzzle with mixed cryptic style hints and missing definitions.
Fragmentary text references a president, public employee strikes, and state violence in strikes. Mentions Russia with publicly owned industry and right to strike versus owners with guns, and Attlee using troops in England to break strikes. Questions about votes this year for a pro forma group remain unclear.
Practical household tips cover water repellent cottons and rain resistance, thin fruit syrups for quinces and crabapples, precise dash measurements, spice blends for apple pies, and hearty meat loaf ideas. Notes on cherries storage, baby care hints from a pediatrician, coffee cakes, fruit salads, and clever uses for outdoor cooking space. Also includes kitchen hacks like removing utensil stains and vitamin notes on fruits and wild roses.
Local notes report residents visiting Yakima and Topeka, with others remaining to care for stock and convalescing relatives at Linemont hospital. Mrs Terhune continues recovery at Wheeler after hospital stay. James Swoyer and Maud Baker visit family. Dr Archie Rea preached in Topeka, with further church activity nearby.
A fragmented parish notes special music by Rob ert Daroey and a basket dinner after services. Dr Ryan led the last quarterly conference, then drove to Reno to close the year’s work as Emory Coxes hosted a Topeka trip and Bre Cray Jones’s basket attendees recalled past connections with the Rev Jones.
Local Fairview residents report retirements and gatherings as families travel and host visits. Mr and Mrs Irvin Meaire retire to Long Tallley area after three weeks with relatives. Numerous names appear from Lawrence, Hall, and nearby towns as they attend dinners, movie events, and neighborhood get togethers.
A garbled OCR segment lists radio programs on WDAF and KFRU, mentioning evening airtimes, show names, hosts, and weather segments. It hints at a lively but unreadable page with scattered station identifiers and program notes.
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