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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reads like a church bulletin or brief from a local Kansas paper. It references Associated Press credit notice, republication rights, postal registration, and legal boilerplate. No clear event, date, or people beyond generic mentions.
A South Australian government economist warns manufacturers must either raise wages or sharply cut prices, noting neither option offers an easy escape. He says costs tied to wages limit declines and suggests improving wage money’s productivity to allow prices to fall and preserve purchasing power.
The piece notes that labor views on curbs to strikes should be sought and criticizes labor leaders for vociferous opposition while suggesting rank-and-file workers may have different opinions. It argues that union leaders may suppress dissent to please big bosses despite workers’ wages and dues.
The United States blocks a British Russian plan for full troop and armament reports to the United Nations until a solid control structure is in place. Washington backs a workable, non guesswork transfer of atomic secrets to ensure durable peace and clear custody.
Thousands of women protested outside the Hungarian parliament over egg potato and flour shortages. While parliament debated broad policies the disruption forced focus on daily life concerns as a reminder that such issues ground national debate.
Reports on Joseph Stalin's health pop up with increasing frequency as European observers debate the Soviet leader's condition. The latest week features conflicting rumors and cautious assessments about his wellbeing and political stability.
Reports from Russia lack verification and are dismissed by Moscow officials who note Stalin’s absence from top events. The silence fuels speculation about what is happening behind the iron curtain as Moscow weather forecasts warn of upcoming cold weather.
Senator Hatch credits the Hatch Act with cleaning up politics while acknowledging it has not prevented candidates from spending large sums in campaigns.
Men outnumber women at the University of Kansas and dates are so hard to get that no move has been made to install sparking meters.
The piece compares Britain's Corfu Channel incident with the U S Yugoslav air clash and argues both reflect aggressive moves by Russian satellite regimes. It cites Albanian occupation of key positions and a growing Moscow-led security apparatus after Hoxha. It notes U S and Britain withhold recognition while Russian influence expands.
Senator J William Fulbright credits President Truman with handling the coal strike well but repeats his call for the President to resign in favor of a Republican. He says the move would reduce Congressional split and influence the 1948 outlook, while promising to push next congress on reform despite likely opposition.
The piece notes Brigadier General Elliott Roosevelt leading the Russia First Committee and cites Newsweek on his criticisms of U.S. peace efforts. It hints at a forthcoming memoir, tour fees, and a political wager involving Truman and the Roosevelt lineage, with lingering intrigue about motives and loyalties.
Miss Meribah Moore a soprano with the K U school of fine arts will travel to Lincoln Nebraska to appear as soloist in the Elijah oratorio at the University of Nebraska tomorrow. Mrs Rebecca Garver of Pasadena Calif was a guest at the Will Walker home in Fairview Friday and Saturday. The marriage of Miss Eleanor Nichols and Earl W Allen was performed this afternoon by Rev T H Astman at the Nichols home in Kansas City. Mrs Nydia Hughes Josephine Gilmore and Mary Allen plan to spend winter in Inglewood California. Ray Slusser recently returned from Colorado and Bayne Wilson departs for California. Will Koehler and wife announce the birth of a son December 2. Mable Blanche and Raymond Le Duke of Pleasant Valley were Lawrence visitors Monday. Mr and Mrs Henry Mathian announce the arrival of a son December.
Twenty five years ago a motor bus line connected Lawrence and Tonganoxie with three round trips daily. Mrs. Ida Hughes and Ben Wilson are named in the notice.
A coroner juries finds Union Pacific responsible for the accident that killed Ward Williams. The Eldridge Hotel has been purchased by William Hutson and his father in law Colman. Miss Minnie Owens will wed William Macoubrie on December 19 with Irene Owens as maid of honor and Ray Macoubrie as best man.
The U S buys 2000 tons of pepper in India at 25 cents a pound and plans to sell under old OPA ceilings at a loss, but OPA collapse drives prices to 75 cents with 200 percent profit. Pepper buyers offer 50 cents, arguing 100 percent profit is plenty. Soviet buyers snap up Fifth Avenue mansions as critique rises. District coal mine leaders resist credit cuts while miners push for free food. John L Lewis defends the American way urging Congress to avoid hampering industry while investors and inventors profit. If we keep America free.
Colonial Secretary Arthur Creech Jones said last night that violence in Palestine has cost the Palestine railways an estimated 1.3 million dollars in damages.
Puzzle style clue grid lists military ranks and terms with references to Maj. Gen Hoyt S. Vandenberg as commander. Across clues include Great Lake, Brother of Jacob, and other wordplay items. Vertical hints cover Roman goddess to silly abbreviations and misc terms.
The text presents a crossword style clue list with numbered entries and partial hints. It appears to catalog hints like 15 Yes, 17 Smell, 18 Mierihe, 20 Native of Sparta, 22 Fleets, 24 Scots, 25 Australian soldier, 32 Royal Italian family name, 33 Row, 36 Gunlock catch, 37 Antler, 41 Grieve, 43 Woody plant, 44 Compact, 45 Like, 46 Trial, 52 Cutting tool, 53 Postpaid, 55 Palm lily, 46 Butterfly in sequence.
Maggie Shannon 74 mails the last Barnes Chief issue and leaves the weekly after 41 years as editor and 50 years in newspapers. She passes the shop to Keath Veach of Washington Kansas. Shannon began in printing in 1896 and ran the paper with her late husband Ernest Shan non.
The Civilian Production Administration advisory council approves a $20.0 million research laboratory at the University of Kansas and a $6.715 million mechanical equipment building. State director Hargis signs off on projects totaling $227,004 with broader regional notes on Barbados and racial demographics.
Senator Capper says Kansas is stronger than ever for the Red Cross program and notes 25 years of state support as a national board member for 14 years. Secret Service Chief Frank J. Wilson to retire December 31. James J. Maloney to succeed him.
Local society notes from Baldwin record visits by Dr. Flickenger in Kansas City and plans for a May event. Delbert King visits from Houston to join family, with holidays in California. Ruth Mosslander returns from business college in Chillicothe to work, while members of Jefferson and Evans families attend gatherings. The Tuesday Reading club hosts a Christmas dinner with a radio play by Baker students. The music and drama clubs feature performances and new member introductions as community organizations share holiday activities.
A large group of friends and children from Hesper Clearfield Fall Leaf Sunflower Village and Eudora attended the Santa Claus parade in Lawrence on Saturday. Dona Mae Reusch and Bobbie Westerhouse were chosen from Eudora grade school to ride in the parade. Recent callers on Dr Henry Deck were Mr and Mrs John Mud Murdock and Warren of Edger.
fragmented OCR listing radio programs and times for KMBC WREN WDAF and others including Western Echoes News Theatre and a Town Meeting. items feature titles such as To Be Announced Night Watchman and The Fore he MO Neen plus references to local officials Sheriff Moore and general notices.
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