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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1945
Page
6
A biblical verse proclaims Behold the Lamb of God as John the Baptist spots Jesus and declares his mission to take away the sin world. The passage from John 1 29 emphasizes salvation and divine fulfillment in early Christian narrative.
The Nuernberg trials show high IQ does not ensure moral action. Defendants like Schacht and Goering scored 143 and 138, Streicher 106, yet their intellect amplified harm. The article argues a moral quotient is essential for true social usefulness, though not measurable.
The United States announces a 4.4 billion loan to Britain to support world trade. the loan runs 50 years with five years interest free. Britain accepts repayment terms and pledges to bolster postwar recovery, while questions arise about U S financing of a key ally.
In northern China American marines remain amid local clashes between Chinese Nationalist and Communist forces. The presence stems from a Potsdam agreement permitting safe return for Japanese troops and civilians, though it does not guarantee further actions to enable their repatriation.
The piece argues American forces in north China disarm Japanese troops while guarding them to prevent harm to them until repatriation. It cites Manila where Japanese POWs work on wreckage under guard to keep Filipinos away, and endorses protecting defeated enemies as a reflection of the Golden Rule over indifference.
Walter Reuther, UAW vice president, vowed a total war against General Motors in a Buffalo speech. He framed the union battle as as fundamental as wartime fights, arguing for forceful means while urging a basis for accord, warning of public harm from industrial warfare and shared losses for workers.
The article notes criticism from military and diplomatic circles over the lack of an American espionage system comparing unfavorably with Europe and Asia. It also says the United States has done fairly well in counter espionage and uncovered much information, though it often lacked clear use for it.
The Tulsa Tribune urges Gen. Pat Hurley for president citing exposure of state department double crossing. The El Dorado Times counters that any candidate winning on the Chinese issue would indicate a new phenomenon.
A legislative buildings and needs committee inspected the Beloit girls industrial school as the main building burned yesterday. The committee’s report on the institution appeared largely prepared while it waited.
In Chanute Tribune notes a church usher warns that radar devices on collection plates hint at boosting contributions, while some members mock the idea claiming only atomic bombs might raise giving.
The Great Bend Tribune notes a claim that an Indian girl named Pretty Bear recently won a beauty contest, with a colleague remarking Never saw a beauty contest winner vet that wasn’t.
London reports the Conservative attack on the new labor government led by Churchill fails to sway the House as the socialist program gains confidence. The piece notes Churchill’s craft but limited effect and surveys UK public unease over leftward policy, plus Britain’s desire for American friendship amid postwar strain.
A trainer airplane struck telephone and electric lines, crash landing in a field and interrupting service for two hours. The plane then departed before the pilot's license could be checked, as officers hunted for a fast flier. In Osaka a G I found his portrait in a camera shop, wearing civilian clothes he had not worn since leaving the states.
Adela Rodriguez of Caracas, a 20 year old 4-H extension student at the University of New Hampshire, lost 115 dollars and her train ticket in a theater. Fellow delegates collected 115 dollars and 9 cents at a farewell luncheon. French workers reclaim for the U S Army 100000 miles of German battlefield wire.
Luncheon and linen shower honor Mrs George S Rhodes née Betty Brown at the Colonial. Marriages include Dorothea Holmes to Edward Chamney at Linwood and Vergie Miles wedding to Dick Schrader at the Miles home in Greeley. Birth announced for a daughter at Lawrence Memory Hospital. Additional items note school memorials, candy bag plans, and wedding invitations for Sylvia Mc Connell and Frederick L Wood.
A school survey, due soon, indicates Lawrence's child population is moving south and east. The article lists 19 former Lawrence High School students who died in the Cold War era from service injuries.
Forties era notes report negotiations under way for a debt between K. A. and Baker. Mentions Mr Id Meen prank Alprander Rae evening. Announcements from Chanute Mrs A B Pisntow, former Miss Ann Fischer, and Mrs C W Murphy visiting Hays. Fort Scott’s Mrs J R Parashat visiting Mrs S Woodward of North Lawrence. Ethel and Harriet Phenice and Miss Strates Kelson traveled to Reno yesterday to visit relatives.
A political column laments New Deal style and British policy. It mocks taxation on progress and warns that deficit spending fuels higher life insurance costs and shrinking security values. It argues government overreach harms job creators and suggests prices rise as taxpayers pay for failed meddling.
Topeka reports Dr. Bryan S. Stoffer president of Washburn municipal university will join other university leaders in Denver today to discuss social problems tied to the development of atomic energy.
North Lawrence entries report Woodlawn home demonstration unit meetings adding two new members, visits from relatives, church youth fellowship officers, soldier homecomings, discharges, and social gatherings. Residents include Myrl Zimmerman, Anna Hicks, Jack Frost, Dorothea Schroeder, LeRoy Alexander, Newton Bateson, Ada Hicks, Foster Newman, Helen Mason, and many local families with multiple Andersons, Browns, and Swains.
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The Eudora area reports a busy schedule with the Old Friends club hosting at Mrs. Alfred Eisele’s home and planning a December 18 Christmas party with Mrs. Theo Hack as hostess. W I T Y club dined at Martin cafe, then bridge at Adams home with prizes won by Mrs. Ora Mc Cabrin and John Kazmaier. Christmas parties planned at Walker home and Gilmore home. Circle activities include devotional leaders, carols, and readings by Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick and Rev. I. C. Willard. quarterly conference announced for December 13. Additional items mention Dorcas circle luncheon, district events, and local church activities along with military, school, and missionary notes in Hesper and Lawrence communities.
Assembly closed with the group singing God Bless America. Mrs W W Root hosted Mr and Mrs George Lothholz and Mr Melvin Fisher at a 1 o'clock dinner in Lawrence. Sunday the Lothholzs entertained Mrs Root and Mr Fisher and sons. Thomas Henry Fisher visited his grandmother and uncle while his mother was ill. The Methodist church youth fellowship attended the Booth Festival at Wellsville, where Captain's Creek group won third prize for attractiveness and the penny letters spelling Captain's Creek stood out. Nomia Finley sponsors the league with Mrs Pete Lawson as president.
Captain and Mrs. Leland Mann visit Baldwin en route to Grinnell Iowa where he resumes as pastor at First Congregational. Leland Jr. serves in Nagoya Japan. Alumni events include Thomas A. Evans return from Kansas City and the Listening Hour feature at Baker College. Two Baker debate teams traveled to Newton to discuss free trade policy with coaches Clyde Brewster.
Radio schedule lists WDAF KMBC and WREN programs including Jack Armstrong Cuddles and Tackle News The Lone Ranger Ginny Simms Show and Kate Smith Sings The Aldrich Family Duffy s Tavern It Pays to Be Ignorant People Are Funny Famous Jury Trials and Waltz Time with various time slots and hosts listed.
Radios fill a weekend grid with KMBC WDAF WREN listings across 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Programs include news, music shows, comedy, theater, orchestras, and special guests like Paul Walker and Woody Herman, with hourly delays and varied hosts.
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