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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1948

Page

4

Massachusetts Subscription Rates and Circulation Notice

A fragmentary Office of Massachusetts publication lists subscription rates for different regions, with per year and six month options. It references the Bureau of Circulations and indicates a date around December. The text includes broken names and uncertain figures, showing postal and distribution context without clear event details.

Massachusetts Lawrence Ranete Taiaphone Carcier Mem Payette Revenes Dougies Ain R and Dougan Dope Mansur

Secrets of State Papers Exposed in Chambers Case

A review of pages from the state department files reveals hundreds of documents deemed highly confidential and potentially explosive. The courier Whittaker Chambers supposedly kept back papers for personal protection amid a libel suit by Alger Hiss, highlighting alleged negligence and treason risks among custodians in India and beyond.

Epy State Department Wren Kremlin Apatem Alger Whittaker Chambers

Roberts Warns Against Outside Duties for Supreme Court

Owen J. Roberts, former Supreme Court justice, argues outside duties by justices undermine independence. He cites his own experience with Pearl Harbor and a German claims group, saying such work could jeopardize the judicial position and invite enmity. He favors a shift toward administrative government service aligned with American principles. Roosevelt’s purge signals sympathy with European practice, blending courts with executive aims.

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Signer Rebukes Legal Control Council Over Kansas Liquor Plan

A signer named Scott attacks Leo W. Malloy and the Legal Control council for pushing liquor reform that would favor privately run stores. Scott joined the council with about 10,000 others but says members were not consulted on policy. He argues the council exists to repeal prohibition and questions member commitments to unshaped measures. Scott supports lower distribution than state stores and warns the council overstepped legal bounds in advocating specific law.

Angelo Sout Iola Register Leo W. Malloy Legal Control Council Kansas Scott

Unclear Fronts Linked to National Distillers Institute

The document alleges that an organization is operated by another party and uses signer-uppers as a cover for opposing programs. It cites Mr Beatt's uncertainty about being used as a front by the National Distillers Institute connected to the Kansas Hotel Men’s description.

Ganisation Beatt National Distillers’ Institute of the Kansas Hotel

Prince Elisabeths life paced by schedule draws early parallels

Regulated life of Britain's prince Elisabeth shows a daily clocked routine he dislikes preferring hunger driven meals. Elders map his life toward college and a possible future career, keeping him on a strictly regulated path to ensure a single, predictable trajectory.

Britain Elisabeth

Arabs Face Defeat in Palestine War

Arab leaders acknowledge loss in Palestine as Israeli forces gain confidence from their military success. Uncertainty grows over Arab next moves while diplomacy and military plans take shape amid ongoing fighting and regional tensions. Americans prepare to deploy marines to Shanghai to safeguard interests amid broader upheaval.

Palestine Foraet

Why Rome Fell Dorado Times Remark by Rev Reucher at Rotary

The Rev W F J Reucher of the 1st church spoke before the Rotary club on Rome’s fall as described by Gibbon. He cited heavy armaments, excessive taxation, and a pursuit of pleasure as causes and warned these trends mirror similar ones in the United States today.

Dorado Times W. F.J .Reucher Rotary Club Gibbon United States

United Nations Session Highlights Ideological Rift and Rights Debate

In a global forum, the United Nations General Assembly wraps up a tense week amid sharp Soviet antiwar rhetoric and Western critique. Andrei Vishinsky blamed Allied leaders for World War II, while Bevin questioned UN willingness to face grave problems. The Human Rights Commission advances the Declaration of Human Rights, facing Soviet opposition. The piece argues UN persistence is essential despite bloc divisions and calls for continued support and possible reform.

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Barbs on cold weather and odd legal woes

A garbled ledger of local snippets includes a boy burning his mother's money, questions on parental discipline, a Westerner suing over a failed deal, and confusion over beer tax business. The fragmented text hints at oddities in everyday life and small legal tangles.

Old Home Town and Local Notices Parade in 80th Year Events

The First Presbyterian church marks an 80th anniversary with a birthday dinner. Douglas county Farm Bureau elected A. E. Preston president with W. W. Gerntenberger as vice president and Ernest A. Poht as secretary treasurer. An engagement announced for Miss De neise Lemoine and Dick Amerine. Mrs Weatherby announces Katherine Weatherby Smith engagement to Harold J Smith of Oskaloosa. Ben Wilson heads to California for winter. Florence Snow and Emma Snow hosted Memorial hospital nurses for a Christmas tea. Mrs Lucille McCreath plans theater and supper Friday night. William A Spray will winter in Orlando Florida.

First Presbyterian Church A. E. Preston Baldwin Douglas County Katherine Harold J. Smith Oskaloosa William Spitzli Thir Margaret Harold Gabriel Gecate Ceeme Sreeee Katie Patterson Lawrence T Delmar Spitsli Eral San Francisco Ben Wilson California Florence L. Snow Emma Snow Memorial Hospital Lucille McCreath Lake View William A. Spray Orlando Fla

Kansas Varsity Defeats Baker 2 to 18 in Baldwin

Forty years ago a Baker supporters crowd watched the University of Kansas basketball team defeat Baker University in Baldwin by a score of 2 to 18. The item notes the event amid a chaotic scene and mentions local figures tied to Lawrence and surrounding towns.

Baker Univer of Kansas Baker University Baldwin Tregil Tee Edward P. Fitch Lawrence T. B. Wilson Union Pacific Matt Jeney Williamstown Bekersfield Calif

U. S. To Defend Europe Even at Expense of East

Washington notes a Western defense policy aimed at countering Soviet influence in Europe and Asia. The discussion cites Kaishek and China, suggesting Washington may back Chiang Kai-shek against communism while risking broader war. Various personal names appear among social notices and public figures.

U. S Europe Washington Dev Ray Vad Kaishek Funston Jang China Chiang Kai-shek Western

P.T.A. Sales Totals 179.12 at Christman Event

A fragmentary report notes P.T.A. sales totaling 179.12 connected to Christman events and a gas office ration. Mentions Charley Davenport, St. Matya hospital, a watermet eye procedure, and a birthday supper for Letiisa. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Charley Travenport St. iMatya Hospital Christman Hugh Lippound Letiisa

Fragmented plea on urgent escape and race against time

An incoherent note urges swift flight and rapid withdrawal, expressing fear and a desire to avoid opposition. The text hints at danger and a need for immediate action, though specifics about the people or setting are unclear.

Office Christmas party cautions for staff and guests

A reader argues against festive office parties citing weakened discipline and conflicts with spouses. She suggests alternatives such as gifts, bonuses, or an afternoon off, and offers etiquette tips for hosts and guests to maintain professionalism.

Pictured it Entertain Forces Romanian river War god

A compact puzzle style item lists across and down clues with numbers and partial words. It mentions phrases like Epic Minced oath Hebrew deity and Sun god with various clue fragments suggesting a word fill grid.

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Fragmented Obituary Notes From Local Service

Community members attended a funeral and memorial events with names like Carr Bartz Lipp Reed Burderff and Stanwix. The fragmentary text mentions Mrs Anderson and Mrs Vyrua An Vyutha Sharks, linking to Davenport and Topeka visits, and references a Thursday supper and hospital attendance.

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Radio Programs and News Broadcast Schedule Snippet

Fragmentary radio listing shows WwDAF BNBC WDar and WOAF weather, Satie es Masa, Firestone Kuinea, Hedley Ave, Lacie Theater, and WLS host schedules. Mentions including Evening News, Weather Report, Supper, and Hawk Show indicate a collage of program titles, time blocks, and station callsigns from December.

OKO Beeta Firestone Kuinea Hedley Ave Kibos Lacie Theater WLS Cruaide WDAF

Fragmented wartime note hints at rail progress and officials

A garbled wartime text fragment references German actions and railway links, mentions officials and committees like ALTA and Nee Dh An, and notes a date in January with plans for a public or formal event. The legible pieces point to a ceremonial or administrative wartime measure involving rail and state actions with named individuals and committees.

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