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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
4
The piece reports a desire to deploy Chinese Nationalist troops into Manchuria to seize key cities as Russians retreat, aiming to block Chinese communists from gaining a foothold. It notes the looming question of Russian withdrawal timing and Chiang Kai-shek’s readiness to receive troops.
Chester Bowles warns the nation is trapped in inflationary thinking as war ends. He notes the public seeks houses and goods after wartime production and that government actions hinder rather than help redirect trade to peacetime needs. He expects demand for peace time goods will eventually override regimentation.
The piece argues for a balanced approach to labor and government policy. It cites William Green and President Truman, noting a proposed measure to forestall anti-labor legislation. It warns against domination by any group while urging justice for all parties and a fairer deal.
The piece notes broad talk of new tires and jobs and a calmer outlook with the New Year. It argues a nationwide mood toward readiness for change and urges applying resolutions to do many things differently in 1946.
A German female courier relays Hitler’s outburst as he laments broken honor betrayals and unmet loyalties while Russians close on Berlin. He fumes over Goering and Himmler seeking Allied talks, illustrating how his own actions have set the stage for his downfall.
Chiang Kai-shek asks Russia not to rush troop withdrawal from Manchuria and Soviet leaders agree to defer. Chiang discusses pace with Moscow amid postwar tensions and power shifts in Northeast Asia.
Washington messages confirm changes to the University Navy ROTC after the second semester ending, moving to a peacetime basis like the Army ROTC. Dependence on reserve officers training and postwar defense plans grows while universal training loses ground due to atomic-age defense uncertainties. Voluntary basic training remains at moderate cost as university facilities are utilized more by the government after the war.
The Parsons Sun notes that in Labette county every man who robbed a bank is either dead or imprisoned. The county saw many holdups in the early 1930s and the Stark and Hepler bank robber was captured in Parsons during his escape.
Observers say the Chinese civil war lacks the energy of European and anti Japanese wars, proceeding at its own gait. Still it precludes peace in the regions where it is fought, and residents crave peace above all else.
A Pittsburg Headlight observer notes Peggy Hopkins Joyce and Tommy Manville both have multiple marriages and suggests a joint pairing would set records, though they appear to have never met.
Testimony at the Pearl Harbor hearing indicates the east wind rain message was never sent by Japan. Decoded messages show those words meant a decision to attack the United States, but listeners in the United States did not hear it if sent.
Mc Cune Herald notes removing stamps and ration stamps, and attendants cleaning windshields, may allow clear windshields again between Halloween and beyond. The brief item suggests renewed normalcy in service at filling stations.
London observers describe a fierce house of commons debate as the new labor government confronts conservatives led by Churchill. The fight centers on nationalization and inflation fears, with Oliver Lyttelton’s censure motion igniting sharp exchanges.
Kansas State Teachers association board of directors will meet in Topeka on December 6 to discuss a new legislative program for Kansas teachers. Minter E. Brown, director of professional relations, said the 1946 association president will be elected and recommendations from sectional delegate assemblies will be reviewed.
Douglas County Medical society elects W M Auchard president and A S Anderson vice president while J M ee meccetary and D M Owen Boys organize a men s forum. H Cady patents gas weight determination method and apparatus at US Patent Office. Lawrence attorney Donald Hults delivers keynote at Kansas Young Septic convention in Topeka. Florence Allison visits Linwood. Phi Gamma Delta pledges Lloyd Metzler of Lawrence. Mrs G B Trautwein and Caroline Sue visit Udall relatives. Irene Cleveland of Rossville guests of C H Constant. Bowergock scalded by steam washing boiler. Rector Evan Edwards stays at Trinity church. Dandelions bloom. new street flusher in service. Paul Brune builds a Midland barn. Lenna Wolgamott and others tour hospital open house.
The first patient, Arthur Roberman, was sent today by Dr H T Jones to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, which opened on Saturday.
Forty years ago Samuel P. Patterson, night operator at the Santa Fe, and Dolly Walton secretly married. They are now on a wedding trip in Santa Fe after a short ceremony earlier this week. Jack Fritzell relocates his family to Cole Camp Missouri to live on a ranch. Mrs. Etta Parker and nephew J W Scott return to Parsons after visiting the Lindseys. Pontius relatives attend picnic at Kanwaka home.
Topeka reports industrial development in Kansas linked to agriculture. Kansas leads wheat production and milling with a 1931 record of 252 million bushels. current crops around 212 million. Livestock, packing, alfalfa dehydration, soybean mills, and grain sorghum offer expanding opportunities, with talks of milk processing plants and egg shipments. Frank H. McIntosh of Hays runs a booming sunflower seed business.
The Needlecraft club held its annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Houghland on Orange street with a gift exchange and sewing for the Red Cross. Dr. W. C. McNown spoke on The Missouri Valley Authority at the Baldwin Rotary meeting, with plans to discuss Soil Conservation in January.
Washington December 6 UP A Victory Loan statement by James C Adams president of Standard Brands Inc says victory brings a new task of keeping peace. He outlines paying munitions bills maintaining occupation armies caring for wounded veterans benefits and inflation control. He urges support for Victory bonds.
A sixth Navy aircraft was reported overdue. Navy and Coast Guard units plus the small carrier Solomons and hundreds of air and surface craft combed the Atlantic coast from Mayport to south of Miami in a hunt for five torpedo bombing planes missing near Fort Lauderdale since late yesterday.
A puzzle listing many terse clues across multiple directions. Entries include people, places, coins, and common terms such as Italian coin and Native metal. The grid references positions and crosswords style hints for a broad set of answers.
Visitors call on Mr. Griffen as he recovers. Miss Shirley Cook wed Clair Adriance at First Methodist with Delta Delta Delta reception. Dr. Victor Hillyard named college physician. A Baldwin veteran, Claude White, killed in Munich aerial crash. Various club meetings, Scout investures, and local visits noted. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Welch wed and reside in Baldwin.
David and Mary trek home through woods when a found basket of food sustains them. A pygmy goblin named Gimmy confronts them and uses a magic spell to transform Mary into a white bunny, leaving David shocked and consumed by guilt.
A dense listing details hourly programming across KMBC WDAF WREN and others with shows from The Green Hornet to The Lone Ranger and FBI in Peace and War, including news, music, and guest spots. Highlights include the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, Abbott and Costello, and Jack Haley with guests, plus late night moonbeams and news recasts.
Fred Uttal, last seen knee deep in laughs on Detect and Collect sponsored by B F Goodrich, is the sought after quiz whiz. Millions want him back as REN airs tonight at 8 30 PM for one of the funniest programs to hear.
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