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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
4
Fragment shows a newspaper note with Associated Press attribution and a Bible verse. The readable lines mention a location in Lamane City and a post office at Kanees, with a date of Thursday, August 22. Overall details are sparse and obscured in OCR text.
Differences arise over whether the United States should stand firm against Soviet power now or delay action in hopes of avoiding measures. Recent years show fewer instances of improvement and more misses of opportunities, with justice in international affairs aligning representative governments against Russian policy. The Soviet power, lacking independent advantages, risks nothing if that stance prevails.
A Decontrol Board statement about resuming meat ceilings is challenged as misleading. The author argues the consumer bears the full cost of meat both with and without subsidies, via direct prices or taxes, and warns that subsidies invite manipulation and misrepresentation.
Housing delays dominate the university housing program as spring projects slip. Veterans returning after war service rush to schools, but training camps speedups strain priorities and slow plans. Enrollment surges mid summer reveal unanticipated demand.
Livestock growers and meat dealers face weeks of readjustment as meat price ceilings are revised. The plan delays retail ceilings about ten days, allowing higher cost meat to reach consumers before retailers absorb large price increases. A final adjustment period follows when controls are removed.
American Airlines plans routes from Vienna to Constantinople with stops, but Romania and Bulgaria block airfields. Transport aims to move people to reachable places collide with regional authority controls. Airports barred to flights hinder expansion and create travel gaps in Southeast Europe.
The article notes growing incidents linked to Russia, arguing that such events push the iron curtain beyond a mere expression and reflect intensifying geopolitical strain between blocs.
Frank Carlson, Republican candidate for governor and longtime congressman, denounces proposed 50 percent pay hikes and new pensions as anti public interest. He votes no on both measures. The piece also notes government coal industry risks, a Kansas polio case, and Mrs. Roosevelt’s admission of causing a three car accident due to fatigue.
The German leader claims no awareness of Nazi concentration camp experiments. He implies awareness of their negative outcomes, amid economic pressure as coffee prices and stove costs rise with OPA approval. The second cup may become an issue.
A Chicago manufacturer plans a huge war plant to build a revolutionary car claiming 100 mph highway speed. He argues speed sells, while the article notes accidents rise with speed and urges slower limits, proposing a 50 mph governor as civilization aid.
The piece argues Manchuria will be the main East Asian battlefield with Chinese Communists holding most of the region. It notes their Yenan government and 86 delegates, Russian backing, and expected future joint control of the key railways with Moscow. The article paints a bleak view for civilians amid ongoing civil strife and regional power plays.
Ottawa voters will decide in the November election whether to adopt a city manager form of government. Chamber of Commerce reports petitions show 517 signatures collected toward the required 552. organizers seek additional signatures from civic clubs and residents.
Officers elected last night by the American Legion are: commander Leighton Melvin, vice commander L R Perry, James Richardson, finance officer Arch Oliver, historian George March, sergeant at arms Sam Moyer, chaplain. Seventy three years ago today Quantrill raided Lawrence. William Torneden, 15, won fifth prize of 10 in a body craftsmen aid contest. Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs G Seele with a picnic at Gage Park Topeka on August 23. Birth of son Kenneth Leroy to Mr and Mrs L L Anfred August 19. Mr and Mrs J Carl Clifton returned from visit with Mrs Clifton's parents in Denver. Mr and Mrs E L Durbin and four children left for a Minnesota motor trip. Vera Lear returned from Mackinac Island visit with Mr and Mrs Harry Freeman of Kansas. R O Burgert and family to motor through Kansas and Missouri for about ten days. Helen, daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Honner of Kansas City engaged to Frank W McDonald of Lawrence. Marriage of Katherine Goldsby and William A Walling occurred Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Eli Wilson and Miss Hazel Wilson visited Kansas City with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Green and Miss Helen Wilson.
A Gazette item recalls Mr and Mrs C G Perkins hosting a family dinner twenty five years ago, describing the gathered relatives and warm hospitality during an evening of shared stories and meals.
Forty years ago Miss Alma Poehler planned winter study in music in New York. Miss Pearl Perkins returns from Denver visit with relatives. Miss Ella Grace joined the present Aatanearene company here. Mr and Mrs Hester arrive home from Ottawa Beach. Mr and Mrs Hisee Balinnery return Monday night from Cage. Miss Laura Ware returns from western Kansas trip. Miss Martha Williams visits Vinland for a week.
On the first anniversary of war end the essay credits Japan with reforms free constitution elections and dignified ascension of the Emperor while noting relief from armament and potential friendship with America. It contrasts American policy in Japan with Europe and cites MacArthur and Lincoln as guiding ideals. The piece warns against threats to American moral and intellectual freedom in peace.
St Marys Kansas August 22 CP E K Dean president of the Kansas Farmers Union mails letters to chairmen of the Republican and Democratic state committees asking to appear before platform drafting committees He seeks to discuss legislative proposals and their inclusion in each party agricultural platform.
Major Stewart Luce of the Cavalry School Fort Riley conferred yesterday with Chancel-
The column argues the Treasury will not sell much surplus silver despite a 71 to 91 cent price hike backed by Western senators. It notes foreign mines can meet U S demand and criticizes the inflationary impact. It also condemns Congress over the tidelands bill and Navy politics at Bikini. It warns about large veterans appropriations and lobby registration for non profits.
Deane W. Malett and Cant. John LD. Bradley, professor of military science and tactics at the University of Kansas, hosted Major Luce to assess ROT C instruction problems to aid revising the course for Cavalry School professors.
Local residents hosted guests from LaPlata and Lawrence. Legion auxiliary met, voting to hold meetings on the first and third Mondays. Several families and friends visited or hosted others from Junction City to Kansas City, with multiple dinner and visiting gatherings reported.
A list of visitors converging on the Kansig home includes Mr and Mrs John Kansig and children, Mr and Mrs Alvin Herman from Manhattan arriving by air in 55 minutes, and guests from Kansas City Los Angeles Oklahoma City and Lawrence. The record notes birthdays, church events, and social calls among local families and regional travelers.
The Baldwin column notes visits by the Hertzogs to Kansas City and Baker ties for Rev. William Hertzog, and reports the return of Rev. Douglas P. Cool to Baldwin area. It records Mr. and Mrs. Gibson’s move from Seattle to Chicago to visit, and Neal remaining with his grandmother. Paul Holmes was hospitalized in Kansas City after a suspected cerebral hemorrhage. Virgil Wood’s trio weeks vacation covered Chicago and Ludington. The death of Rev. Louis B. Dobbs in Kansas City is noted along with his Baldwin ties and later hardware work in Williamsburg. Nearby relatives, Miss Lois Marie Rogers, and Jimmie Horn’s rupture operation are also mentioned.
Mrs John Ayers announced the engagement of her daughter Betty to Ainslie Settles now at the Norfolk Virginia navy base for reassignment. The notice also mentions family visits by L R Freshman of Ames Iowa and the Booths of Lawrence with Arden Booth and baby Henry Mills.
Radio schedule lists WREN KMBC WDAF lineups for August 22 with hour by hour shows. Entries include The Gene Autry Show, Music Hall, Sports by Harry Wismer, This Is Your FBI, Adventures of Sam Spade, and CBS News, ending with Sign Off at 1:00.
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