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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1946
Page
3
A fragmentary passage references a stern calm sea and a verse from Psalm 107:2, hinting at a prayerful or reflective tone. The readable content centers on calm amid waves and recognition of praise for the Lord.
A reflection on the five years since Pearl Harbor, noting the initial shock, Germany's entry into the war, and the American effort to build a navy and mobilize an army. It argues the nation endured crisis through talent and courage and questions postwar peace challenges.
A opinion piece criticizes New Deal era labor and rental laws as biased against property owners. It argues that the QPA and Wagner act provisions harm rental landlords, alleges possible government difficulty in challenging the United Mine Workers, and urges congressional reform to curb union immunity and restore equal justice.
San Francisco faced a clash over the United Nations seat as Russia refused Presidio location, preferring Philadelphia. Dorothy Thompson proposes Vienna as a safer site, arguing delegates must be near danger to secure real peace.
The Emporia Gazette profiles George Jacobs an escaped German prisoner recaptured in Emporia He prefers to stay in the United States and attend Utopia College The town considers offering Jacobs an honorary degree and enrollment options beyond mere admission
An escaped Serman prisoner of war evaded capture by living near Emporia for a year. He gained a driver's license and worked for the county, presenting no sign of his wartime status while a new college aims to shield from atomic threat and employ such discreet talent.
The Greek government requests UN investigation into disorders along the northern boundary blamed on guerrilla activity. Moscow, Sofia, and Belgrade quarters deny outside incitement, while UN involvement is portrayed as necessary to prevent Balkan flare ups tied to recent wars.
Emergency Inch lines poised to transport natural gas and other substitutes to the east as coal strikes press on. History notes, postwar shifts show miners and operators adapting to gas or oil with lasting market changes and rising eastern fuel costs. Local quotes reveal regional sentiment and light humor on work and weather.
The United Nations political committee faces a sharp split over how to handle Franco’s regime. One bloc seeks removal by any means to avoid Soviet style rule, while another favors a free plebiscite and democratic choice, with caution about triggering civil war or international conflict.
The University of Kansas orchestra will perform a program Monday evening in Hock Auditorium. Conductor JT Wiley leads the ensemble in works including Romeo and Juliet and a concerto by Mozart. Featured soloist Rutler will perform with the group in a fine arts venue at the university.
Birth announced for a son to Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Pringle at 321 Mississippi. Mrs. Harry Landes of Seattle visits Prof. K. K. Landes. Mrs. W. R. Force visits Christmas at Mrs. Verner Smith’s. Mr. Ward Williams, brother of Mrs. Blanche Lyons, killed by a train near Dicker’s store. Various local greetings and society notes along with FFA officers elected in Athens.
Mrs. Harley Armstrong and her husband announce the marriage today of their daughter Nellie Ethlyn to Rollie D. Stanwix. The notice lists local civic and church figures and a school operetta cast, with social events following.
Fragmentary wartime note describes movements around Stettin and transformation of con areas, mentions German positions and Allied zones, and indicates repatriation of certain civilians or prisoners.
A folk art piece from a Mexican display features a holy statue and a mace as central symbols. The artifact is described with primitive, carved details and bright red robe elements, reflecting a ceremonial or ritual use.
A local high school stage production titled A Little Honey featured a lively cast led by Jerry and Nana. The comedy included the neighbor, a cook, a widow nurse and an exterminator, with Shirley Stewart and Barbara Haysi among the performers. Director Nehart D. Neil received a bouquet of roses from the cast, while an expert 14 piece band under Oliver Hobbs supplied lively music.
David Burgess will appear on the University of Kansas campus next week. He is scheduled for a YMCA Town Hall at Myers Hall and a Herter House talk on work and life. Two other campus speakers, including students, will share the program.
A scrambled clue list blends military terms with wordplay across vertical and horizontal entries. Items include U S Army Group references, symbols, elemental abbreviations, and various abbreviations. The puzzle weaves classical cryptic style with cross definitions and letter hints.
Village church events dominate the Baldwin calendar with the First Methodist hosting a luncheon and installation of officers. Rotary clubs in Kansas and Kansas City announced guests as Miss Emery spoke on Christ and community.
Classified readers scan a dense schedule of radio and broadcast items listing stations KMBC WDAF WREN KMRC etc with show titles hosts and time slots from evening through midnight including The Honeymooners Night Watchman Lum and Abner and The Man e Fanny. Prospective renters and home buyers are noted as eager readers of the classified page.
KMBC launches a 300 word or less contest under the Public Program theme How to d e earth vent traffic accidents inviting written ideas on traffic safety. Weekly prize winners read on air with 50 dollars prize. all letters go to the city safety council for consideration.
A Kansas City native known as Hank Roberts grew up in Independence and sang with The Texas Rangers Quartet in Tucson. He appeared in 17 films with Gene Autry and others, and is linked to KMBC listeners who followed his early career and stage name.
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