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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
4
The Journal-World presents a period shaped by early 20th century publishing norms including subscription rates and advertising details. It notes circulation figures, Associated Press usage, and a religious verse under a finance note. The page reflects standard press practices and city information.
A World War II probe reveals cowed field guards and court martial rulings for cruel tests at Tiefield while Stars and Stripes staff face repercussions for digging. The piece traces press-driven inquiries, high‑level investigations, and shifts in army policy amid debates on atomic weapon control and global security strategies.
The state highway commission awarded contracts to remove the traffic bottleneck at the southwest gateway to Kansas City on US 50. A 3.14 mile four lane upgrade with twin bridges and a cloverleaf near Mission will ease trips to the city’s shopping district.
Aug 30 439 flash report from Killjat Sharp California says the volunteer fire department warns that unauthorized drivers of the town's fire truck will be prosecuted. Board Secretary O. F. Tonella notes broad concern as residents react to the warning.
Los Angeles records an incident where an untrained driver attempted to operate a fire truck after an unauthorized access last week left half the firehouse door damaged on the bumper. The report labels the scene as chaotic with no injuries noted.
About 3 000 residents gathered last night to celebrate Highway 10 opening linking Lawrence and Eudora. Notices detail street work on Massachusetts Street and several local social events including reunions, travel to Texas and England, and a large Hird family reunion with many members listed.
Mrs A W Lamb hosts a small dinner tonight in honor of Miss Lucile Tibbals who departs Saturday for Emperis to attend school and Miss Percy Tibbals who leaves tomorrow to pursue nursing at Swedish Hospital in Kansas City. Mr and Mrs Frank Dodds depart tomorrow for Sawtelle California. Miss Martha Nash returns to Topeka after visiting cousin Miss Grace Stout. Miss Nelle Morrissey re...
Forty years ago Bell Telephone exchange operators, previously on irregular nine hour shifts, will move to three eight hour shifts. The change forestalls a potential strike after management granted their request. Also noted: Miss Beulah Roberts departs for Higginsville to assume a high school principal post.
Pilkington Brothers at St Helens exemplifies wartime glass production with 640 acres of factories running nonstop and daily output of 240 miles of glass in 1944. Demand concentrated on home needs, housing, and motor exports, while shipments to blasted London areas surged. Unpacked glass shipping and simple crating techniques cut costs and time, shaping postwar industry practices.
In the Soviet occupation zone three days before Russia's first elections, the unity government announced higher coal miner rations. The Socialist Unity party presses a tough campaign against the Conservative Christian Democratic Union, pledging more benefits if it wins.
Mrs Roy Bushey spent a week with her mother Mrs W H Luca and sister Mrs Edsenhower at Lamar Mo and with Mr and Mrs Carl Bushey in Parsons. Mr and Mrs Ross Sherwood of Kansas City joined Mr and Mrs Isherwood Jr and Mr and Mrs Gus Brune Saturday. The Wymores returned to Roachdale Ind after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Haas. Mrs A E Miller was in University hospital a week. Gene Miller of Montgomery Mo and family visited here a week. Dean Cain sold 454 Perry St and bought 857 Oak St the Tweed home. Victor Wels of Topeka spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Roy Anderson. Mrs Bill Wilson and son Billy Jay of Santa Fe NM visited.
E A Wilson and relatives gather Friday while Jack Popplewell visits Kansas City and a weekend with Mrs. Thomas Popplewell. Families travel to Turner Kansas and visitations in Pittsburg and Hardwick. A ten day mission trip to Wabzubee county is planned for Rev H C Brockman and Barbara.
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