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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1946
Page
4
Fragmentary religious excerpt references Matthew 7 14 about the strait gate and narrow way. The garbled text notes a March 3rd date line and mentions gate imagery in a devotional context.
The case challenges a gasoline tax law seeking a declaratory judgment from the Supreme Court to guide next session’s legislature. A ruling will decide if the law stands. If invalid, the legislature must find another funding method for matching federal funds for state secondary roads and facilitating farm-to-market improvements and school reorganization. Attorney fee Mitchell noted.
TexanTom Connally argues that the United States should relinquish the atom bomb to international control alongside all weapons of mass destruction. He contends Russia pushes for UN moves while the world must pursue armament reduction in good faith by all powers.
European outlets report unusual Russian praise for Molotov, with limited Stalin coverage fueling rumors of his health and questions about succession. The ap parent focus on Molotov raises speculation about state aims behind renewed attention while the iron curtain blocks full disclosure.
The article notes France’s efforts to implement a new constitution while enduring a long history of risk factors and weak governance. It highlights persistent party fragmentation and challenges to forming a responsible, effective government as reforms take effect.
The text argues that the American system uses incentives resembling satiation to satisfy practical needs. It contends government benefits and mechanisms confer advantages to the masses, praising the system for delivering justice and opportunities more fully than others.
University of Kansas business researchers warn Kansas faces a population decline from 1941 to 1946 driven by rural depopulation due to farm mechanization. The study notes higher earning per person may raise demand for better goods, while labor disputes threaten living costs further.
The president selected John L. Lovett of Michigan as one of two new appointees to the national wage stabilization board. Lovett rose from a Franklin County Kansas farm and University of Kansas athlete to Kansas City Star journalist before moving into Michigan manufacturing circles.
The London conference gathers Lord Wavell Pandit Nehru and Muhammad Ali Jinnah to bridge Hindu Muslim tensions and outline a path to Indian independence. Riots persist as Hindus and Muslims clash, risking a move toward Pakistan. An operetta at Eudora High School Friday features a large cast and chorus.
A gas main fire near Mud Creek bridge yesterday afternoon destroyed property worth about 5500 including machinery at a dehydrator plant and KEI P equipment. The blaze started when a plow pulled by a tractor struck the gas main and escaping gas was ignited. Walter Heck suffered facial burns.
Forty years ago the Elks held their memorial service with a procession and eulogies by local figures including Mrs. Baits and W. F. Arch. Notable attendees listed include Bishop Sears and E. Teeter. Visitors from Waterville and Calumbia are mentioned, along with local residents and social notices.
Laurence Pratt, Kansan author and teacher, publishes Out of Stone through Caxton Printers in Caldwell Idaho 1946. The volume blends rhyme with thought driven lines praising lyric expression over blank verse and showcases Pratt’s varied career from printer to educator.
Pettengill argues the coal strike shows a fateful turn in US labor politics. He condemns John Lewis for seeking higher coal profits while miners’ allies push wage increases, noting rising miner earnings but highlighting broader economic strain. He questions moral claims for special coal privileges and urges shared national responsibilities.
A provocative cry urging authorities to yield is recorded, implying a demand for political surrender. No identifiable persons, places, or organizations are provided in readable text.
Local coal dealers report dwindling stocks from thirty days to one day with some brickettes but no semi-anthracite or soft coal. Some say demand will outpace supply if weather remains moderate while others expect enough to cover regular trade through December.
The 1946 science aptitude tests begin today in U S high schools for Westinghouse scholarships totaling 11 000. About 3 500 seniors are expected to qualify with 40 finalists to visit Washington next March for final judging. One boy and one girl receive 2400 four year scholarships eight others get 400 scholarships and 3000 in discretionary awards may be granted.
Returnis Troops transports Henry Gibbins with 150 war brides and children and 80 troops and the Wilson Victory from Leghorn with 1 149 troops, both due at New York, the only troop ships scheduled to arrive today. The caliber of a rifle is the interior diameter measured between the lands in the bore.
A jumble of clues and fragments mentions a Canadian envoy pictured ambassador terms for snake male sheep coinages and various abbreviations. It includes references to Ireland fish cloth measure emphasis and a distant new envoy to the US with related word hints and abbreviations.
Washington reports a split in the Senate War Investigating Committee as Republicans move to release a confidential staff report on conditions in the American occupation zone in Germany. Senator Kilgore objects, calling the document hearsay and not committee authored, while Patterson opposes its release. He remains chairman until the new Republican majority takes over next month.
Dean Henry Werner reported that after one youth identified, eight more fraternity members came forward to admit participation in vandalism at two sorority houses on November 22. Each was fined ten dollars, fined for damages, and placed on probation. names were not released.
Mrs Harold W Guest visits Trinidad Colorado with Miss Muriel Dayhoff school nurse for the city. Mr and Mrs J H Wright and children Joyce and Joel return to Hopkins Missouri after Thanksgiving with Dr and Mrs H K Ebright. Betty Ebricht Helen Deel accompany to Lawrence for Topeka trip. Captain and Mrs Elton Peterson and Pamela Stay with F C Leitaker family amid Garnett visit. Peterson heads to Panama on Friday.
A fragmented list shows radio programs across KMBC WDAF WREN WDAP and others for Tuesday evening December 8. The schedule includes News Weather Orchestra Hollywood and various music and talk segments with hosts and program titles partly garbled.
Mrs Selzer and daughter join Thanksgiving gathering at home of Mrs FLOP Schreck. Several Kansas City relatives visit Mr and Mrs Claude Reeks and Mr and Mrs Clarence Kimball in Thanksgiving dinners and bridge, while the First Methodist church holds November meeting with Dr W A Young. Mr and Mrs Jackson Austin buy Woodyard home on Ninth and Dearborn as they plan to move in soon.
A jumble of station codes and program names appears, listing several radio shows and hosts such as Gene Autry Dinah Shore and Dr. Christian. The data resembles a broadcast schedule with time stamps and call letters scattered across stations KMBC KMEC WDAF and WREN among others.
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