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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1946

Page

2

Immigrant Ships Bring 3900 Near Haifa Amid Tense Wider Strife

Two additional refugee vessels anchored near Haifa adding pressure to Palestine as 3900 Jews aboard face possible land denial without immigration certificates. Jewish groups warn of bloodshed and underground resistance to British censors and blockades while a Cyprus detention plan looms. News of arrests for Stern gang members and agency mail tampering rounds out a day of security concerns and political maneuvers.

Jerusalem Haifa Harter Haeganah Aland Cyprus Mediterranean Tren Aponsan Hir Beitaina Towah Palestine Perbans Furene Holy Land Fheee Palestine Muntars Stern Gang

Deaths and Funerals in North Kansas City Area

Obituaries note Bert M Gregory aged 78 died at home Route 4 North Kansas City Mo Graveside services set at Oak Hill cemetery led by Rev Louie Grifith He survived by wife daughter and son and grandchildren plus siblings Funeral home visitation details listed Henry Borst 64 and family noted in McLouth area Nancy Jane Cine 71 died in Linwood funeral at Federated church Linwood burial Mount Sidney cemetery Multiple military prison escapes reported at Smoky Hill air field and KU campus visits by state regents and administrators

Bert BM. Gregory North Kansas City Louie Grifith Oakhill Cemetery Mertie Gaffith A. J. Willits Mu Agon Harold B. Gregory Harold Bert Gregory Db. A. Burton Hugo Schechorn Mary Martin Fred Gregory Lawrence Rumsey Ag Ain. Tomorow Henry Koret Henry Korst McLeouth Cushing Hospital Leavenworth McLouth Baptist Church McLouth Cemetery Henry Borst Leslie Kimmel McLouth Charles Stewart Charles Petrie Oskaloosa Frank Borst Paul Horst Coulee City Wash Nancy Jane Cline Nancy Jane Cine Linwood Molly Mauth Alamosa Colo Federated Church L. C. Pennington Mount Sidney Cemetery Edelyn Sagaser Atlanta Nepa York

KU ROTC Rifle Team Expected to Shine This Fall

The University of Kansas ROTC rifle team is anticipated to be premier this year due to high enrollment. Master Sergeant A W Minerd notes several distinguished marksmen from Missouri and Kansas will compete. Matches with other schools will be arranged by mid September and all shooting will occur at the new 10 point range in the military science building.

R.O.T.C University of Kansas A. W. Minerd Missori Kansas University

Albania Missed by Conference Invite, Evatt Says

Evatt said Albania was placed with Mexico, Egypt and Cuba as a nation invited to voice opinions but lacking a strong military effort to be included as a full conference member. He noted Albania’s contribution was interesting but not decisive.

Albania Evatt Mexico Egypt Cuba

Oklahoma-era official dies from auto crash injuries

Kanana City Kansas August 12 CP W R Honnell 85 former government agent in Kansas for Indian affairs died in a hospital from injuries in a car accident last night A Horton Kansas native he led Horton Bank and served Brown County representative in the state legislature moved to Kansas City in 1906 Retired 1943 he spent 22 years on the local board of education By presidential appointment he served about ten years beginning in 1840 as Indian agent in Kansas Mrs Honnell died three years earlier Survivors include five daughters and a son.

Kanana City Kan CP W. R. Honnell Kansas Horton Bank of Brown Kansas City Board of Education McKinley Hannell

Ackerman Freed After Reckless Driving Charge

Henry H. Ackerman of 717 Rhode Island Street was found not guilty in city police court of reckless driving after a three car collision at 19th and Massachusetts. His car reportedly swerved after a wheel came loose, striking two oncoming vehicles driven by Douglas McCleery and David Perkins.

Pote Harragarra Louise Red Keown Onia Ponca City Onla Lawrence Memorial Hospital Pelice Court Henry H. Ackerman Rhode Iland Street Ackerman 19Th Massachusetts Douglas McCleery Massachusetts Street David Perkins

Court fines Raymond Jacobs for highway refuse dumping

In Douglas county court Saturday Raymond Jacobs was fined 3 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in county jail for dumping refuse on a public highway in Grant township Tecube pleaded guilty Judge Frank R Gray suspended the jail term on condition he clean up the refuse and avoid future violations

Raymond Jacobs Douglas Grant Township Tecube Frank R. Gray Jacobs

Marriage licenses issued by Douglas County probate office

Six marriage licenses were issued Saturday by the Douglas County probate judge. Couples listed include Owen C. Miller and Virginia M. Kemp. John L. Hadley and E. Faye Lawrence. Cecil H. Tucker and Ruth Macbell Ange. James Archie Turner and Dorothy Lee Durham. Leater L. LeTourneau and Marcella G.. William Rolland Walker and Grace Harriet Porter.

Douglas County Owen C. Miller Eudora Virginia M. Kemp Lawrence John L. Hadley Hulce Prairieview E. Faye Lawrence Cecil H. Tucer Ruth Macbell Ange Kansas City James Archie Turner Dorothy Lee Durham Columbia, Mo Leater L. LeTourneau St. Paul Birkenbach Minn Marcella G William Rolland Walker Grace Harriet Porter

Grain price control hearings prompt grain council opposition

The National Grain Trade council argues to keep grains decontrolled as hearings begin. Witnesses from 27 grain exchanges push for market freedom while warning of black markets if ceilings return.

Dean National Grain Trade Council FLA Theis Kansas City Richard FL Lniman Chicago Harry Shere Minneapu.s Barney Celvns How L Thompson OPA Controla

Delta Gamma Alumnae Hold Meeting at Mrs Brune Home

The Delta Gamma Alumnae association will meet at 612 Mississippi Street, the home of Mrs Eugene Brune, Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. New members recently moved to Lawrence are invited.

Delta Gamma Alumnae Association Whl Eugene Brune Mississippi Street O’cock Lawrence

Topeka Couple Relatives Visit and War News Items

News notes include Mra John White of Topeka visiting relatives then sailing to Otis Norway to visit kin. Other mentions cover wartime escapes and a Norway underground member’s capture, plus local social visits and travel, with Kansas aviation and public notices on plant seizure, prison escapes, and Ottawa steel operations.

Mra John White Topeka Nathan Wo Mewrew New York Otis Norway Norway Underground Far Ure Hos Cantors Ottawa Kan Ottawa Steel Products, Inc J. F. Laughead

Trophy for Lawrence Merchants district win on display

The Lawrence Merchants won first in the district tourney at Ottawa last month and the trophy is shown in the Journal-World front window. Also noted are local events: Hector Riding Club Horse Show at Haskell Stadium August 25 and Lonnie Hutton’s riding classes for children under 15 at Board and More stables with contact for attendees.

Lawrence Merchants Ottawa Journal-World Hector Riding Club Haskell Stadium Lonnie Hutton

Military Notices and Overseas Service Update

Seaman first class Norman Eberhart separated from service on August 6 after five months aboard a destroyer escort. First Lt. Harry J. Poster, son of Mrs. Foster, returns to duty after naval training and overseas service in the ETO. Reports from Trentsir note fierce fighting around Tatung and civilian aid efforts. Shanghai military authorities distribute flour while communists begin repatriation of 200,000 Japanese.

Norman Eberhart Nas Gust Norman Ox.a Kents New Hampshire Univers Kansas Harry J. Poster Mra Latuia Foster Iavitary Training

Divorces Granted in Douglas County Court

Three divorcees were granted in Douglas county district court Saturday by Judge Hush Means. Four were granted to Norma Jonason from Ernest H. Johnson, Louise Woodlan from Charles S. Woodlan, and Barbara A. G. Blackburn from Louis C. Blackburn. The Blackburn case had been under advisement since July 20.

Douglas County District Court Hush Means Norma Jonason Ernest H. Johnson Louise Woodlan Charles S. Woodlan Barbara AG. Blackburn Louis C. Blackburn Blackburn

Watermelon thieves hit Laughlin's farm again in Kansas

Watermelon thieves in Garden City Kansas stole 30 melons from Luther C Laughlin's storage last week. This weekend they returned taking 15 on Saturday and another 15 on Sunday night prompting Laughlin to joke about sleeping in the place.

Garden City Kan Luther C. Laughlin Laughlin

Four Ships Due With War Brides At Major Ports

Four ships carrying more than 4400 service personnel are due to arrive today in New York San Francisco and Seattle. The E B Alexander from Southampton is due at New York with 411 war brides and children.

Tag Assocwes Reas New York San Francisco Seattle E. B. Alexander Southampton

Market Report From Marsets Glance Weather and Feed Conditions

Agricultural note details grass and hay quality, weather impact on pastures, and feed prices. Mentions moisture, frost, and general conditions affecting livestock. Includes scattered figures and local timing references for the area.

Fragmented OCR note hints at names and places

A garbled OCR passage mentions several scattered terms including Manassas, Neos, and Maccer alongside unrelated strings. The readable portions resemble a jumble of names, seats, years, and local toponyms with no clear event or narrative. The fragment offers no coherent story or dates.

Plan Greatest Highway of the Siv-Lan Era

A garbled OCR fragment mentions highway plans and assorted names. The readable text references Hugh Speed Siv-Lan, New York, and various scattered terms. No clear event, date, or outcome can be confirmed from the readable portion.

Hugh New York Ldany

Divorce Petition for Maxie J Macacacts

Fragmentary OCR notes show a divorce petition involving a party named Maxie J Macacacts and a second party Pate Hoe ZF Aaron te. The readable items reference a court filing dated in a prior era and mention standard divorce proceeding terms without clear outcomes or additional parties.

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