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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1946
Page
4
The fragmentary text shows journal world content with mentions of pests and subscription rates. It lists Massachusetts and various names in a jumbled line likely from a period advertisement or notice. A religious quotation about keys to the kingdom is included at the end, with biblical reference.
An item noting 80 ice making machines destined for American troops in the Pacific being routed to Yugoslavia triggers protests. Critics urge cutting UNRRA relief until Belgrade shows a friendlier attitude amid Soviet echo and air corridor tensions. The piece also mentions Kansas City annexation plans facing Clay county resistance.
A Yugoslavia once warm and hospitable faces a totalitarian shift under Tito. U S Army cargo crew recalls kindness from a Yugoslav liaison as the regime orders hostile acts against American planes. The piece argues two opposed political worlds cannot mix in one country, yet coexistence is possible without war unless one side uses force. It notes the East-West divide hardening since postwar realignments.
Major John D. Salb testified he recovered 193 Hesne crown jewel items in Hudson Wisconsin from Captain Kathleen B. Nash Durant after a note used the code word cemetery. Roy C. Carlton said Durant ordered him to move the jewels to her room from Kronberg castle. Durant Watson and Jack Durant face conspiracy larceny and embezzlement charges as Durant is tried by a U S army general court martial.
Discharges mark postwar returns as Pfc Jack D Dailey and Staff Sergeant A E Hall are listed with overseas service and future plans in California and Kansas. Lt (jg) Albert I Decker Jr on terminal navy leave pending Kansas City marriage and KU V-12 ties. July tax collections fall in Kansas as REA approves 535000 loan to Belleville cooperative.
Miss Lamlou Smart of Lawrence earns Eastman School of Music scholarship. Several residents undergo tonsillectomies at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Notables include Mrs J R Holmes hosting in honor of niece Mrs Robert Laws of Brooklyn. Edie family dinner for James Lawson bound for University of Michigan. Scout Robert L Dill visits Cedar Rapids relatives. Various visits and upcoming departures noted among Lawrence residents with a lawn party for Alice Meyn and Methodist Guild farewells for Gladys Hobbs.
James M. Moore of Kansas City has purchased the Oliver M. Daniels Photo Studio in town. The Chamber of Commerce aims to recruit the Kansas Military Academy to locate in Lawrence. Mr and Mrs James Little and Miss Lois Little departed for Los Angeles to return home. The Wallace W C T U held its annual outdoor meeting at the home of Mrs Edward McKittrick 617 Walnut Street.
Forty years ago the Have a Time Girls were entertained by Miss Agnes Greenlees last evening. Miss Minnie Elder and Miss Josie Elder hosted an informal afternoon for Miss Maude Lawler of Denver. Mr and Mrs Judson D Smith plan to move to Los Angeles after over 36 years here. Judson D Smith runs a news depot. Austa Northrup returned from Excelsior Springs. Amanda Coffin visited Kansas City with Mr and Mrs Fred Penfield.
Washington August 23 AP reports a Commerce Department unit the Office of Small Business offers guidance for loan sources tax questions and red tape relief. The office plans regional staffs and an area development division to survey areas for new industries and assist cities with attractive business prospects. It will not lend directly but directs to lenders and analyzes policy impacts for Congress.
Eudora hosts a farewell for Rev. Ruth E. Copley as she heads to a Missouri charge. The Hesper Friends Endeavor League event featured contests, lawn games, and a watermelon serving with a large group of young folks. Relatives and friends attended from Lawrence, Kansas City, and nearby towns for the Sunday Junction City reunion at the municipal auditorium.
Mr and Mrs Pete Reynolds of Kansas City Missouri announce the birth of their son Bobby Ernest. Mrs Reynolds formerly lived at 421 Perry Street. Mrs Ivan O Randall visited last week with her son C O Randall who recently returned from hospital. Mrs Randall Mr and Mrs Harold Haas of Topeka spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Roy Miller and family. Linda Haas spent the week with them. Mr and Mrs John L Kennedy had dinner guests Sunday.
A dense listing from WREN KMBC WDAF and others outlines a full Aug 2 evening broadcast lineup with Dorsey era hosts, orchestras, and variety shows. It includes news segments with Eric Smith and Paul Mason, musical programs, dances, and a late NBC CBS mix, plus public notices and local birth announcements from Girard and Topeka communities.
June Martin lists favorite sports including C boat sailing racing motor boating dancing swimming tennis te programing ice skating archery golf volleyball and basketball. She also cooks and hosts KMBC segments The God Scout and The Happy Kitchen. Caroline Ellis writes from Mexico City about a dining table encounter with KMBC, noting a listener recognized her by voice. Gene Dennis continues talks on Caroline's Happy Home show.
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