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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1946
Page
4
The item lists subscription rates payable in advance for several months and states postal details for the Lawrence Kansas area. It includes a biblical verse and notes Associated Press copyright and republication rights. The notice is from a daily newspaper published in Lawrence with a August 7 date.
Fred Brinkerhoff of Pittsburg criticizes the fixed Kansas primary date arguing for May or June to avoid summer heat. He questions whether three months are needed for voters to decide and suggests a six week campaign period might suffice for county and state positions.
The OPA faces collapse as H O Davis plans to resign and enter private business following the Douglas county price board resignation. Local boards quit in protest, citing dwindling talent and growing difficulty enforcing state directives, with a pervasive question of What’s the Use? across Kansas.
Observers note Japan, once paper constrained and censored during wartime, now experiences a surge in reading as information flows resume. Russians position material to favor the system behind the iron curtain while the OPA faces criticism for price edits and jobholder spending.
At the Geneva council UNRRA's five year operation is set to end by December 31 in Europe and March 31 in the Orient. The United States United Kingdom and Canada fund most of its nearly 4 billion dollar effort. Leaders warn of hunger and homelessness if relief does not continue through new UN agencies.
Prosecution witness Capt. Joseph A. Robertson of Toledo testified he was the only man at Lichfield who helped him. Petras, Irvington New Jersey, said he was beaten and placed in solitary confinement by guards and that Robertson had no role in the mistreatment.
Mary Jane Wag goner a University senior in fine arts gave a demanding piano recital before a good sized audience. She studied at State Teachers College in Pittsburg and William Woods College prior to KU. Under Jan Chiapusso and Dean D M Swarthout she advanced rapidly, showing technical mastery and mature interpretation despite nerves. The program opened with Bach Arioso and included the Italian Concerto, among four major groups, ending with a finale not shown in excerpt.
Comprehensive late 1940s radio lineup featuring KMBC WREN WDAF WDAP and more. Listings cover programs from Western Echoes to The Lone Ranger with news reports sports segments and theater features across stations including KMBC WRAF WDAF and KMBC CBS Dance Orchestra.
Mrs. R. T. Greene hosted a twelfth birthday party for Mary Louise with guests Fleeta Marie Penn Carol Foster Shirley Jamison Nadine Jenkins Marilee Dauberman Betty June Banning Louise Davis Martha Greene and Mary Louise Greene. Williamstown couple John Mulvihill named daughter Lillian Marie born July 8. Cletus Lehman Route 5 announced daughter Joan Lena born August 5. Hazel Wiley and Sue Foster of Valley Falls visited Lawrence. G. H. Dixon announced birth of son August 4. Leona Porter and Howard Harris enjoyed a picnic at Deichman’s crossing. Chester Howard hosted a party at Mrs J P Moore’s home. John Harrell celebrated 50th wedding anniversary August 2. Mrs Carl Hunzicker hosted a miscellaneous shower for Edna Hunzicker ahead of marriage to Dr A A Weber of Junction City on August 16.
Twenty five years ago a storm struck the county jail building twice. No damage noted besides the strikes. The county planned a new entry from the Fort to Fort highway. Wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Tanks of Fudora celebrated with relatives from Lawrence and nearby towns.
Forty years ago Miss Mayme Brune was in from Lake View today. John Hornby went to San Jose California. Miss Frances Babcock returned from Milwaukee. W B Brownell will join family in Estes Park Saturday. Mrs Mark Wilson went to Hill City for a visit. Mrs 8 Pine returned from Excelsior Springs. Laura Carter visiting friends. L A Simons and daughter Julia left for St Louis. Arlene Frances Roberts hosted a baby party for her birthday.
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Baldwin keeps a busy social calendar with Mr. and Mrs. William P. Gibson arriving from Seattle and Mrs. Gibson staying in Baldwin before moving to Chicago. Rev. Arthur Coale and family joined local clergy for a parsonage dinner in Eudora. The West Baldwin Catholic church hosted a Lake Baldwin picnic honoring Mrs. Fred Thudhum and John Sugrue of San Diego with many local attendees. Invitations went out for the Baxter Springs wedding of Suzanne De Witt Chubb to Max Eugene Thompson at the First Methodist church on August 24.
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