The Discovery Feature in Lawrence Kansas Daily
A historic Lawrence Kansas newspaper issue from December 8 features the discovery theme with a biblical quote from John 1 46 announcing the finding of Jesus of Nazareth as foretold in Moses and the prophets. The page includes subscription rates and Associated Press copyright notices alongside the religious passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated |Ean
Associated Press
Aida
Dee Neal
Ia Lawrence
Kaneas
Senen
Marchard
Philip
Nathaniel
Moses
Jesus of Nazareth
Joseph
Johin
Dewey Declines To Reveal Wartime Codes Knowledge
General Marshall testified that Governor Dewey refused to disclose his awareness of decoded Japanese communications before Pearl Harbor. Dewey chose silence to avoid aiding enemies and preserving home front morale, sacrificing a potential presidential advantage. The Pearl Harbor story confirms his restraint.
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Marshall
Japan
Dewey
General Marshall
Pearl Harbor
Frontier Pistol to Court: Labor’s Path to Peaceful Resolution
The piece compares labor struggles to the old frontier habit of shooting to settle disputes. It argues for replacing gunplay with court adjudication to maintain order, insisting a peaceful, orderly method benefits the nation while not weakening labor’s rights.
Byrnes Defends State Department Careers in China Policy Row
Secretary of State Byrnes rejects first impression that General Hurley controlled U S policy in China. He clarifies Hurley as Roosevelt's personal envoy and stresses regular department career personnel remain the policy makers. The exchange highlights tensions between outsiders and permanent staff within government bureaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Byrnes
State Department
Pat Hurley
Hurley
Department
Roosevelt
Far East
Byrnes-Hurley
Sug
State department division on China policy discussed
The article notes a split in U S government thinking over aid to Chiang Kai shek and the possibility of shifting support to the Chinese Communists. Officials caution against abandoning allies yet acknowledge divisions among those with access to internal state department deliberations.
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Chiang
China
State Department
Mrs. A Henley Remembered For A Century Of Service In Lawrence
Mrs A Henley of Eleanor Henley lived nearly a century marked by adversity and prosperity. Known for kindness and active civic interest she supported Lawrence friends and University with forthright interest and modesty. She spent her later years in Lawrence maintaining involvement in local concerns until her passing.
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Eleanor Henley
Lawrence
Geners
Victory Loan Oversubscribed in Kansas as State Quotas Met
Douglas county oversubscribed the Victory loan and Kansas state quota is reached. Investors have completed the job of raising funds to mop up wartime losses, and the government must now adjust to living within tax revenues. The shift from war financing signals necessary readjustments for both private and public sectors.
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Douglas County
State of
Kansas
The War Aftermath and a Call for Realism
Jay Idens Weekly argues that war's aftereffects include global strife in Java Iran China and strained Anglo American Soviet relations. He warns against glamorous one worldism and predicts isolationist pullback led by emotionalists while real thinkers guide civilization forward.
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Jay Iden
Java
Iran
China
England
United States
Russia
For a land of liberty Americans tell others what to do
A brief Republican editorial notes the irony that Americans often dictate to fellow citizens what they may or may not do, reflecting on civil liberty and public discourse.
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Jewell Republican
Egg on the desk sparks wartime kindness and loan talks
A London hotel guest finds a cracked Canadian egg with room numbers, triggering a discussion with a couple in wartime poverty. The wife explains ration hardship, the value of eggs, and optimism over the Anglo American loan that may ease shortages. Army doctors note mustard in warm baths boosts oxygen use to ease nervous tension.
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London
Canada
England
Mrs. Mac
Mick
Lou
Lend-Lease
America
Army
Local Society Notes from Clay Center Visit and Wedding Trip
Twenty five years ago Miss Clara Marton of Clay Center visits sister Mrs W. McKeen. Mr and Mrs John Hout host dinner for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Ralph E Gimbier back from their wedding trip to Oklahoma. Guests include Mr and Mrs Earl Hobbs and Mr and Mrs Henry Dirk.
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Clara Marton
Clay Center
W. McKeen
John Hout
Ralph E. Gimbier
Oklahoma
Earl Hobbs
Henry Dirk
Local Post Office Boilers Fail Amid Cold Mail Clerk Suffering
Forty years past, post office boilers broke down causing cold conditions for mail clerks. Gas mains installation near completion. A thief tried to snatch Miss Sophie Armstrong’s purse as she walked with her mother Mrs A W Armstrong. Ernest Philblad, Bethany College president, visited Lawrence. Mrs C E Ross of Lincoln Illinois stayed with Mrs G L Dodds. Mr and Mrs Zach May of Perry visited Lawrence.
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Sophie Armstrong
A. W. Armstrong
GOP Who's Who Is Thumbed Over Platform Debate
Chicago sources report Harold E. Stassen and John W. Bricker as top names in GOP lobby chatter for the 1948 ticket as the Republican National Committee prepares an interim platform. Memphis terms place Gov. Dwight H. Green as a possible second on the ticket while Dewey remains a long shot. The committee plans a busy day with speeches by national leaders and the finance panel notes a year of fundraising ending with a $350,000 treasury.
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Chicago
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
John W. Bricker
Ohio
G.O.P
Republican National Committee
Carroll Reece Ofennessee
Clarence Budington Kelland
Arizona
National Committee
Kelland
Walter S. Hallanan
West Virginia
Lew Wentz
Oklahoma
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Turkey
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
J. Russell Sprague
Dewey
J. Kenneth Bradley
Connecticut
Stassen
San Francisco
George T. Gerlinger
Oregon
Northwest
Bricker
Herbert E. Bell
Robert D. Blue
Iowa
Thomas
Sunflower Ordnance Works workforce changes this week
During the week ending yesterday, 28 men and 4 women were terminated at Sunflower Ordnance Works. Three men were hired, leaving 3,055 workers employed, with 2,685 men and 370 women. The three new hires were veterans recently returned from the armed services. The plan retained returning employees and added new workers to replace others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Armed Service
S.O.W
Baldwin News Highlights Shoppers Recitals and Local Events
Kansas City visitors and Baldwin residents shopped Thursday afternoon. Miss Catherine Adams gave an organ recital at First Methodist under the Baldwin AAUW guidance. Founders Day luncheon by Baldwin Music Club featured local performers and guests.
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Ben Bonebrake
Bob
Marian McMillz
Kansas City
E. L. Miller
Baldwin
Marion
Junior J. Baker
W. M. Clark
Justice
Aaron Nelson
Beulah Thorpe
Lawrence
Claude B. Bee
Heaton
B. A. Gessner
Elizabeth Bentle
Frances Bailey
E. C. Allderdice
Frank E. Wolf
Leavenworth
Toneka
Baldwin Music Club
Alferd E. Leach
South Eighth Street
Baker
Marjorie Weighill
Diana Houston
Wiley A. Keve
Radio Schedule Highlights From Dec 8 9 10
A dense listing of radio programs across WDAF KMBC WREN and others for Saturday December 8 through Monday December 10. It catalogs broadcasts by time slot including news, musicals, comedies, dramatic programs, and specials featuring acts like the Boston Symphony, Jack Benny, Fred Allen, Gene Autry, and the National Barn Dance, with multiple stations alternating schedule blocks.
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WDAF
Wismer
Newacast
KMBC
Wren
Momento Musicale
Paul Walker
Manhattan
Wdapcn
Httor
Dick Haymes
Riley
Woody Herman
Truth Or Consequences
Man
New York Philharmonic Orch
Elmer Davis
Johnny Thompson
Jene Woods
National Hour
John Tompkins
Mary Small
Jerome Kern
Church
Jack Benny
Drew Pearse
BC Health
Wren—Donens
Wayside
Chariie McCarthy
Beulah
Fred Allen
Wren—Jergen’s
Star Theater
Jimmy Fidler
Vera Massey
HO — Sur
Bereeley Brooks
Orch
MBC
Gildersleeve
A.P
CBS News
Ambassador Hotel
Clyde McCoy
Leighton Oble
Claremont
Muehlebach
Tan Kenton
Aféricatt
Sien Off
Jack Armstrong
Cuddles and Tuckie
Stpper Club
Wren Tes West
News of the World
V. Stansell
Wren—Lum
Abner
Hedda Hopper
Voice of Firestone
Joan Devis
WRIN
WLEN
WDAP
Screen Guild Players
American Iron and Steel
Oewards
Rtee
KMBG
Heart of America
Jack Kirkwood
Novatine
Jack Smith
Tom Collins
KMB
Dan Andre
Tees
Hwe Day
Msesie Ches
Stoonbeamns
Muehlebach O
Mel Cooper
Milt Herth
Local Socials and Obituary Update
Dinner guests hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert M. Gander and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Leach. Mrs. Charlotte C. Kinney spoke at Alpha Chi Omega with guests including the house mother and pledges. Kinney discussed I Sketched a Prima Donna drawing on her studies at the Chicago Art Institute. Frances Wiggins performed with Ruth Hutchison accompaniment. Harvey Goodrich spoke on The G I Bill of Rights at a veterans gathering in the Pine Room. Thomas J. Danley funeral held at Barnett Funeral Home Thursday.
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Gilbert M. Gander
Alfred E. Leach
Charlotte C. Kinney
Alpha Chi Omega House
Kinney
H. B. Justice
H. K. Ebright
Baldwin
Goodrich
Thomas J. Danley
Barnett Funeral Home
Radio Notes Highlight Handel Messiah and Local Shows
The piece celebrates the 29th Handel Messiah in Independence and notes the eighth coast to coast Messiah airing on CBS. It profiles radio history, a four man vocal quartet, and current KMBC and CBS programs plus staff moves and a Beulah tease.
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America
Messiah Choir
George Friedrich Handel
Old Stone Ch
KMBC
Columbia Broadcasting System
Frank Sinata
Marlin Hart
Beulah
CBS
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