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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1946

Page

4

Passenet Representatives Listed and Publication Note

The snippet lists Passenet Representatives with addresses in New York Chicago and Benens, notes Associated Press control over reproduction of dispatches, and includes a publishing disclosure for Lawrence Kansas papers dated Saturday August 17 with a biblical quote from John 14 3.

Passenet Thompean New York Chicago Michigan Benens Aty West Luth United Nations New York State Lawrence

City housing project aims to begin with fewer delays

The article notes hopes that a city sponsored housing project will start soon with minimal red tape and underscores risks from poor priorities and mismanagement in materials handling. It suggests that success requires effort, vigilance, and luck, while recognizing the outcome is not yet certain.

President Truman favors loosening immigration policy

The piece notes President Truman proposing a gentler immigration stance to allow Jews and other European refugees into the United States. It stresses the plan is tentative and faces strong opposition and campaigning, with concerns about housing, employment, and humanitarian considerations. It mentions broader political and wartime context and related remarks.

Truman Europe United States

Explosive Middle East Crises Frame World Tensions

Dewitt Mackenzie surveys a volatile arc from Jerusalem covering Palestine Israel tensions, Greece Albania disputes, Dardanelles control, and Anglo Russian Iran interests. He notes Britain deportations to Cyprus, Jewish immigration debates in Washington, and calls for a broader crisis that could spark global conflict.

Dewitt MacKenzie Anayist Jerusalem Middle East Paris Palestine Greece Albania Yugoslavia Bulgaria Dardanelles Iran Persia Holy Land Russia England Soviet Union Washington Britain Cyprus Irgun Zyai Jaumi Haifa Europe White House Truman Congress Specias United States London Black Sea Mediterranean Turkey Romania Byrnes America Basra Iraq Tran

Highway Contracts Let for 79 Miles of Roads and Bridges

The Kansas State Highway Commission awarded contracts totaling 720 306 for 79 miles of federal aid primary urban and secondary highways and eight bridges. Projects are concentrated in Sedgwick Reno Butler Kingman Pratt Rice Ellsworth Barber Osbor ne Marion and Ottawa counties. A Pratt county detour surfacing project on US 281 went to N C Carroll and Sons for 2758.

Topeka State Highway Commission Yesteray Sedgwick Reno Butler Kingman Fratt Rice Ellsworth Borber Osborne Backs Marion Seien Ottawa Pratt County US 281 Lmits Iratt South N. C. Carroll and Sons

Troop Carrier Sainte Croix Heads for San Francisco Dock

The Sainte Croix, arriving from Hula with 01 navy and 459 army personnel, is the only troop carrying vessel scheduled to dock today at L. S. ports. The brideship Willard A. Holbrook from Southampton docks in New York with 277 British war brides and children.

San Francisco Hula L. S Willard A. Holbrook Southampton New York

Indian school becomes reality at San Xavier mission

In Tudsor Arizona on August 17 a new school and clinic will open next September at the San Xavier del Bac mission. The project honors the mission’s 244 year history and will repurpose old rooms into a museum and patient waiting areas while priests move into the former school spaces.

Tudsor Ariz San Xavier del Bac San Xavier de Bae Pimar New World Fusehin Francisco Kine Father Kine Bac Desutt San Navier Desert California Peninsula Father Kino Spain

Still Hiccups Haunt Dayton Man After Seventeen Months

William C. Wells of Dayton Ohio endures persistent hiccups for 17 months despite four operations and many remedies. He has regressed in weight from 134 to 86 pounds then recovered to 146, with hiccups continuing every few seconds even in sleep. His family has tried fright, varied drinking methods, and "pardon me" to no avail.

Dayton, O William C. Wells Wells Moraine City

700 Buildings for Sale at Camp Phillips Reserve

Camp Phillips near Salina Kansas will auction 700 surplus army structures including storehouses and mess halls at fixed prices over the next two weeks. Purchasers are federal agencies, the RFC for small business, and state county city governments and non profit institutions. Surplus lumber may be sold if structures are not bought. A note mentions the poet laureate honor given to Ben Jonson in 1617.

Kansas City Camp Phillins Salina Kan National Housing Program Edwin V. Turney War Assets Administration Federal RFC

The Old Home Town Marriage and Society Notes

The column reports several marriages and social events. Rosa Lee Conrad and C Leroy Metzler plan a Saturday ceremony at Grandview Park Presbyterian in Kansas City. Frances Thiry and Glenn Colburn wed yesterday with Rev C J Knox officiating. Edna Hunzicker wed Dr A A Weber at Junction City. Violet Jean Simpson was born to Juanita Scott and Albert Simpson.

Rosa Lee Conrad J. H. Conrad Kansas City C. Leroy Metzler L. M. Metzler Lawrence Grandview Park Presbyterian Church Frances Thiry Glenn Colburn C. J. Knox Lottie Gilbert Denver Colo Sarah Ridgway Joan Hunzicker Edna A. A. Weber Junction City Albert Simpson Violet Jean Simpson Juanita Scott Bonnie Bishop Dudley Wiggins Frank D. Wiggins

Foreman A G Shaw Killed in Storm Work Accident

Twenty five years ago A G Shaw foreman of the street car barns was killed this morning while wiring in North Lawive wire that had been put up after last night's storm.

A. G. Shaw

Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and New Carriage Purchase

Overbrook couple D M Griffith bought a new carriage Saturday from Wilbur and Metcalf. Vinland residents Mrs. Joe Sturdy and James Hemphill visited Lawrence, with Miss Pattie Hiatt planning trips to Garnett and Toledo Ohio. Edith Becker hosted birthday guests Saturday.

D. M. Griffith Overbrook Wilbur Metcalf Joe Sturdy Vinland Lawrence Charles Starkweather Webb City Pattie Hiatt Garnett Toledo Ohio James Hemphill Edith Becker

Eva Braun a Tailors View of a Nazi Mistress

Otto van Ponatter recalls Eva Braun as a pretty showgirl with no strong ideas. Hoffman, Hitler’s photographer, notes her plain appearance and limited influence. Otto, living near Tauhenberg, reflects on how Eva’s association with Hitler haunted him after the war.

Tauhenberg Germany Eva Braun Adolf Hoel Orn van Ponatter Otto Hinan Eva Gestapo Munich Heinrich Hoffman Hitler Hoffman Yang Tra Fuehrer Orie Monatter

Army Division Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A historic crossword style grid lists across and down clues with various numbered items. Entries span military terms island river art items and common words, including historical abbreviations and person names.

Farm loan channels shift under new act changes

Washington August 17 The agriculture secretary oversees a restructuring as four Farm Security Administration programs merge under a new act. The FHA replaces FSA with insured mortgage servicing and direct loan options for repairs and purchases, extending up to 40 years at capped rates.

Washirden Secretary of Agriculture Farmers’ Home Administration Semernt Administration FSA Autherice Cen Bris AER T Post Department Sa Tre Fsa Esmio Senate Igent Go Tong Kent

Horse Show at Haskell Sees Large Entries Declared

More than 79 entries of riding horses announced for the Hillion Riding club show at Haskell stadium. Aut G. HH Moore, president and manager, said the annual event draws riders for Sunday evening activities.

Narness Stork Hillion Riding Club Haskell Stadium G. HH Moore

Unclear historical horse show delayed by management decisions

Fragmentary OCR describes a large regional horse show delayed by management issues. It notes rising costs, a past postponement, and several horses traveling from Lore to national circuits and eastern shows.

Psut Fayntiy manaLcenion Raneas

New Oil Pool in McPherson County Marks 26th This Year

Wichita August 17 reports a 26th new oil pool for the year as drilling activity rises to 45 starts and 42 completions. The Anderson Prichard Schultz No. in the Paden area opened a deeper Viola lime horizon with a pump test of 232 barrels daily. Pratt and Barton counties show multiple new wells while field totals note 22 new wells and overall daily output of 8 272 barrels with deposits and dry holes included.

Wichita Anderson- Prichard No. & Schultz Paden Mctherson County Barton County Butler Pratt County Rooks Ellis Rice Cowley Stafford McPherson Phillips Graham Ottawa Kearny Seqgwick Sumner Stevens

Baldwin News Briefs From Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Local and area notes report John Wesley Heaton under observation at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with extended ill health, Merritt Owens visiting from Kansas City, and updates on polio recovery for Jen Berks at Universitas hospital. Also mentions a Baker University housing plan, high school enrollment dates, and births and hospital stays including Georgia Lee Rhine and Leo Joseph Butell Jr.

John Wesley Heaton Lawrence Memorial Hospital Joan W. Heaton W. C. Harper Mary Alce Marin Goodland William McGiumpny Homer KK. Ebright Mise Betty, Ebright Virginia Lawlizs Topeka Merle Vaugan St. Francis Hospital Merritt Owens Kansas City Kan Orner Rotary Houen Eary Ron. Mitchell Fiadwin Vith Caude I. Berks Jen Universi Sas Hospital Wil Berks Tier Sen Clarence O. Kimball Baker University Fidith Street John Case Library Baker Girls Carl S. Knox Charles F. Stephen University of Kansas Hospital George J. Rhine Georgia Lee John Fowler Ben Fowler James Mott County Heath Fowler Farm Baldwn

Radio Programs and Listings Collide in KC Broadcase Mix

A dense listing details WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations with programs and hosts for a full day. Names like Joan Farrer Gare Busters and Hefton appear among bands orchestras and news segments across KMBC WDAF WREN and WYAF.

Wren—Proud KMBC Wdaf Joan Farrer Wren Tau Newe KRMBC Hio Bwood Star Time Wilth Farous Jurn Trisig RMSC Danny Ev Wda Pfe Hoeneymoon New York

Familiar Voice Returns to KMBC Radio

A familiar voice returns as Erle Smith re joins KMREC Monday as KMBC’s news editor after illness. The station lists new morning and weekend schedules with Bill Griffith, John Farmer, and Edsmaith. KMBC plans “Radio Theatre” season opener and “Screen Guild Players” with Bergman and Crosby, plus play by play for Missouri Texas game.

KMREC Erle Smith KMBC Erle Beloit Bill Geffith John Farmer Eversmaith Kansas City Alice J. Tanner Marjorie Brown Belfast Radio Theatre Screen Guild Players The Bells of St Sam Melen Austin Texas

Beltone Harmony Mono Pac Hearing Aid Debuts

An advertisement reports Beltone Harmony Mono-Pac the smallest Beltone aid weighing about 6 pounds? and sized like a deck of cards. It promises clear conversations sermons and whispers with no static. A single slim wire to the receiver and a lifetime service guarantee accompany home demonstrations.

Coset Beltone Grand Ave Kensis City 6 Moe

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