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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
3
Journal World ad shows subscription rates and address at 15 Westlond St. plus a religious quote from Romans 14 7 8. It lists pricing for subscriptions and notes being a member of Associated Press. The page headline references the date Friday August 23 and the phrase Not Alone.
The piece attacks Harry Woodring as opportunistic after a varied political career. It cites his shifting party affiliations and liquor policy record, noting past roles from Kansas governor to cabinet member and CCC adviser. The author argues his candidacy reflects reliance on a boss, warning of a controlled campaign if elected.
The Yugoslav leader reversed a policy of ignoring American representations after an ultimatum influenced the release of interned American fliers and the freeing of a transport crew and passengers. Tito and Washington had prior notice of the text, making his swift action a matter of course between friendly nations.
Observers view the Yugoslavia incidents as a probe of Soviet western standoff. RussiaBacked Tito backs down to avoid direct clash, signaling limits on eastwest confrontation. Fearful propaganda grows in Europe about US planes while Britain shifts to counter Russian moves in the Middle East and Ruhr nationalization.
Pope Pius XII traveled to Castel Gandolfo, his summer residence near Rome, for the first time since the war began, marking a notable papal absence from the Vatican during hostilities.
Superior Judge Alfred A. Peonesa revoked the Ku Klux Klan's California charter on May 21, stripping it of non profit status and benevolent aims. Attorney General Robert W. Kenny argued the group did not qualify, citing大量 anti semitic literature and paraphernalia. The action stops short of outlawing the Klan but aims to cripple its momentum and revenue streams. The case noted the postwar decline after a peak of 100000 members and $10 initiation fees, with testimonies describing income drying up for paid organizers.
Weather bureau figures show 48 days at or above 100 degrees, surpassing the 1934 June to August record. Baby show winners include Lyle Rayco and Barbara Joitcheil, with several other young entrants. Numerous social updates list hosting family gatherings, dinners, and visitors across local families and nearby towns. Announcement of birth in Burden and teaching appointment in Oklahoma City are noted, with residents traveling to Joplin for Kiwanis.
Twenty five years ago the community announced plans for students to study away from home. Lawrence area youths named include Miss Catherine Jelly and Frances, among others, as they prepare for the term abroad under new appointments and support from local officials.
Forty years ago readers in Lawrence recall Prof. James Naismith of Kansas University inventing basketball. A September issue article promises full details. Charles Owens of Kansas City visits Miss Hattie Borden. James Herd returns from a ten day trip to Excelsior Springs. Mrs Lasrastesn’s son returns to Marshall, Missouri after a three month visit with her father, Jaced.
NEA correspondent Peter Justin reports on how Congress trimmed the President's budget requests for 1947, saving funds by not advancing science, health, housing, crop insurance, and related programs. The result would be lower deficits but uncertain costs from shelved items and potential long term impact on public health and housing initiatives.
FBI investigators struggle to gauge Klan presence in California as racial tension rises. An American Council on Race Relations report cites 18 acts of violence in four months, including cross burnings and vandalism, while California officials describe the organization as a potential rather than real power.
A damaged OCR snippet lists scattered clues and numbers including terms like Nuisance Mighty Edgar Mulet Sun Strike and sloth. The text appears as a garbled crossword or puzzle fragment with partial word pairs and indices.
Berlin reports the Allied military government ratified a pact with Britain to permit free travel for Germans between zones beginning September 1. Other updates note Churchill and party’s Switzerland holiday plan, leading Jewish leaders meeting McNarney on displaced persons, and UNRRA tensions in Europe.
Mrs. Richard Bates Gordon Grimes and Dr. John Eera of Lawrence visited Mrs. Mayme Krum. Earl Whitley and children plan an overland trip to Manitou Colorado and a stay in Los Angeles. Dr. W. H. Garrett’s family hosts visiting John Garrett family from Houston. Baldwin Masonic initiates Donald Vaughn. Rotary program features Dr Stanley Flickinger and updates from T A Evans and Dr Nelson Horn.
Radio listings for Friday August 23 show WREN WDAF KMBC and others with varied programs across the evening including weather, music, news, and special shows. The schedule notes time slots from 6 pm through midnight across multiple stations and includes sport, talk, and entertainment segments.
Estes V Park Rotary meeting featured visiting Rotarians Hale B Biase Leonard Allen and Marvin Knauff from Ottawa. Guests included Otto Henderson Dr James S Chubb of Baldwin and John Garrett of Houston. The Baker University summer school finishes with its third and final session on Friday.
Bert M. Gregory born November 17 1868 in Boone Indiana died August 11 1946 aged 78 years 7 months 25 days. He moved to Kansas in 1877 settling seven miles west of Lawrence then taught school and served as district court clerk. He married Myrtie Van Voorhis May 21 1890 and had two children Harold V. Gregory and a daughter now Mrs A D Willits. Survived by wife Myrtie daughter and son, one grandson Harold Bert Gregory, brother Fred Gregory, sisters Mrs D L Burton Mrs Mary Martin and Mrs Hugo Schelhorn. Joined Baptist church as a teen, later Christian Science, organized Riverside neighborhood Sunday school, superintendent and Bible teacher. Major operation in 1940 led to decline, moved to Kansas City two years ago. 56th wedding anniversary celebrated May 21. Burial Oak Hill cemetery with graveside service by Rev L H Griffith. Bearers included Paul Winter Hugo Schellhorn Dr W R Gorrill Robert Martin Alan Phillips and Harold Bert Gregory.
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