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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1945
Page
4
The item presents a church or religious reflection tied to the biblical opening of miracles in Cana of Galilee. It notes that Jesus manifested his glory and his disciples believed on him as recounted in John 2 11. The brief emphasis centers on faith sparked by a miracle.
The article portrays a clash between President Truman and labor unions over his call for returning workers and pursuing non strike methods to settle disputes. It argues his proposals aim at public welfare, while labor leaders call strikes a powerful weapon. It notes public opinion may diverge from labor views.
The OPA faced public scrutiny as Lawrence residents’ cases were dismissed after judges refused special OPA tribunals. The court ruled that violations must be tried in regular federal courts, thwarting the agency’s effort to act as judge and jury. The episode reflects a failed European import and a boon to American justice.
The Douglas bomber crossed from Long Beach California to Washington in 5 hours 1 minute and 84 seconds setting a new transcontinental speed record. The author notes air travel is shrinking the world to nearly microscopic size as speeds rise beyond ordinary time for reflection.
Foreign ministers of the Big Three arrange another session in Moscow. The choice of the Soviet capital may reassure Russians that no bloc against them is forming. The world will watch closely and special news arrangements must be set up to get reports past the frontier.
A Lawrence reader argues that classroom teachers hold primary influence on child development and must have freedom and dignity. He urges local autonomy in schools and warns against administrative dictatorship, stressing independence for strong American citizenship.
The Associated Press reports upward of 13 500 servicemen to land today on 15 troop carrying ships at three east coast ports. West coast arrivals exceed 7 000 veterans aboard at least 12 vessels. East coast ships include New York seven ships with about 7 400 men, Newport News six with about 5 600, and Boston two with about 692.
Leo Frye 80 former assistant chief of the Kansas City fire insurance patrol died at his son’s home in Oklahoma City after a traffic accident left him in frail health. He spent most of his life in Kansas City retiring in 1939 after 40 years service. The body will be sent to Kansas City for funeral services and burial.
President Truman accepted Artemus L. Gates resignation as undersecretary of the navy effective December 31. Gates offered to resign last September but was urged to stay until year’s end according to the White House statement.
Prof. Waldemar Geltch head of the violin department will leave this evening for a concert tour in Kansas and Colorado. Recitals are scheduled at Russell Colby and Denver with Ruth Orcutt of the piano faculty accompanying. They return to the University Friday.
Washington reports that the United States Great Britain and Canada will dissolve the combined production and resources board and the combined raw materials board while keeping commodity committees for cotton textiles tin rubber hides and leather as long as shortages persist. The three leaders anticipate dissolving the combined food board by June 30 1946 or sooner.
The Kansas State Teachers Association board plans to back its legislative committee in pushing for increased state aid to schools and a uniform transportation system. Minter E Brown said recommendations would go to the Kansas Legislative Council or the 1947 legislature. Amos W Glad of Pratt schools was elected president, succeeding Dr. Jane M Carroll.
In Tientsin on a hard freeze Saturday two US information service officials James L. Stewart and Richard W. Beckman used vodka to raise anti freeze levels in a car radiator. The improvised solution worked.
A Lawrence record of daily life shows a husband helping with his mother-in-law’s Christmas dress, neighbors visiting, and local social events. The Jayhawk basketball team beat Washburn 35 to 18, and Lena Mae Eberhart and Raymond E. Joy wed in Pasadena on November 13. Royal Neighbors officers were elected with Bell Karnes as vice oracle and John Powers as physician.
Prof John Ise will take his land tenantry class to Topeka for a conference of lawmakers and educators convened by Gov H J Allen to hear Elwood Mead. Former Lt Henry B McCurdy of the 307th Infantry in France is recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross. The country shows a looser money situation as many apply for work during Christmas, with Wallace Corder of Midland among the names.
Forty years ago the Y M C A in Kansas opened its baths swimming pool reading and game rooms to the public with gym equipment due soon. County officials hosted a rabbit hunt yielding 106 rabbits for Elks charity funds.
London reports a discovered Reich security document accusing the Oxford group led by Dr. Frank Buchman of opposing Nazism and Christianity. It warns the group promotes democracy and Christianity as a universal platform opposing nationalistic Nazi aims and the swastika.
The pianist Paul Snyder, hailed as a virtuoso, delivered Beethoven Appassionata Sonata, Schubert Moments Musicals, Op. 94, and Chopin in B flat minor. His Beethovian mastery showed strong rhythm and expressive depth, while his technical prowess pushed the final pages beyond quiet balance. The performance revived interest in Schubert pieces once reduced to radio fillers and earned public praise.
After fleeing a grim town David finds himself in a luminous land where good prevails. He meets Mother Goose and classic characters like Jack Horner Cinderella and Santa Claus as townsfolk joke about his tale. A sense of wonder replaces fear as Christmas nears.
A mixed layout of horizontal and vertical clues lists terms across a U S official themed puzzle. Entries include terms like com plaint rye fungus box venture emanation and chancel, with supporting clues such as joke mimics note of scale and ruminant town in Kenya and sun god. The grid combines puzzle entries and wordplay in a newspaper style mini puzzle feature.
This item provides a compact list of crossword style clues with mapped numeric references and short definitions aligned to a puzzle solution. It notes terms such as vegetable, inn, press, winter, and Oklahoma city alongside wordplay hints and abbreviations for a cohesive clue set.
A critic notes Mr. Snyder's performance with gentle whimsy and precise attack on Schubert. The first movement's berceuse tone, the Scherzo’s contour, and a Funeral March evoke a state funeral scene. His eerie Presto with disembodied sound captivates the audience at Fraser theater.
A detailed list of radio programs for Monday night across stations WREN WDAF KMBC WROS and others from 10:30 PM through 11:05 PM including The Lone Ranger Vox Pop Voice of Firestone Jack Kirkwood Show Inner Sanctum and Sports Time boxing along with news updates and music programs.
A dense list outlines radio programming across stations WREN KMBC WDAF and KNBC. It includes music orchestras news commentaries dance programs theater shows and variety segments with hosts and performers such as Muehiedach Orch Alan Johns Show Guy Lombardo and Bob Hope among others.
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