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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1946

Page

6

Pasadena Scientists Tout Palomar 200-Inch Telescope Leap

Dr. Alfred H. Joy of Mount Wilson notes the Palomar 200 inch telescope will cut photo time to one fifth of the 100 inch rate, enabling deeper sky work with fewer astronomers. The instrument will reach 1 billion light years, expanding nebula studies beyond current limits.

Pasadena Calif Palomar Mountain Alfred H. Joy Mount Wilson Observatory Mount Wilson Palomar Joy Dr. Joy Valomar

Japan Eliminated as Military Power says Gen Fichelberger

Tokyo reports Lt Gen Robert L Fichelberger declared Japan’s military threat eliminated for generations to come. He praised the Atsugi landing anniversary progress, demobilization of the army, and Japan’s interest in democracy while noting education and living standards must improve to fully embrace democratic ideals.

Tokyo Robert L. Eicchelberger Japan Atsugi Fichelberger

Whirlwind Courtship Ties 39 Year Old to 77 Year Old Bride

In Vinita Oklahoma Charley Pease 39 married Ellie Day Pease 77 after a whirlwind courtship. He said the couple wed in Joplin with a justice of the peace and then set up housekeeping. Ellie described the romance as one of those whirlwind affairs.

Vinita Okla Charley Pease Ellie Day Pease Pease Joplin

Kansas oil drilling slows with 35 starts and 33 completions

In Kansas the oil field activity dropped with 35 starts after 37 the prior week and 33 completions after 6. The week’s output totaled 2 875 barrels per day from 21 wells and 10 600 000 cubic feet daily from one gas well. 11 wells were dry. Barton County led state reports with 6 firsts. Barber, Russell counties each had 2. several others had 2 or 1. State totals show 10 new wells at 1 789 barrels daily versus 8 wells at 4 667 barrels the prior week. A. McCandless was elected recording secretary of the Kansas United Brethren churches in LaCrosse.

Kansas Mae Barton Barber Russell Rooks Ellis McPherson Rice Stanton Seward Grant Phillips Trego Marion Stafford Cowley Finney Reno Sedgwick Morton Sumner Barton County McPherson County Saline County

Korea Looks Better After Hectic Train Start

Mrs. William A. Babcock faced a chaotic trip to Korea with train delays a burning car and a sleeping man in her berth. After police intervention she reached the station as four redcaps struggled with her bags and a fifth man hauled the suitcase to the train.

Kansas City William A. Babcock Korea Earl Blackman Cession

Missionary Sunday at Assembly of God Church

The Assembly of God at Thirteenth and Massachusetts offers Programs led by Rev. and Mrs. Pittman. Sunday includes 9:45 Sunday school with Herbert Jones as acting superintendent, 11:00 missionary service featuring Miss Kathryn Vogler, 1:45 radio broadcast on WREN, 6:30 youth and children’s programs, and 7:30 evening service with Vogler. Tuesday and Wednesday events follow, including a valescent home visit and personal evangelism Thursday.

Assembly of God Mssachusetts Pittman Herbert Jones Kathryn Vogler India WREN Vogler

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