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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1945
Page
4
The text quotes John 4 42 where the Samaritans declare they have heard and believe that Jesus is the Christ the Savior of the world. They affirm faith based on personal experience and recognition of his messianic role.
The article argues rent and price controls failed to boost new housing. It criticizes union dues and charges as costly rackets hurting owners and workers while calling for increased housing production to ease shortages. It likens union practices to federal approved holdups, urging reforms to speed home construction.
A hearing heard Washington waited hours to learn what happened during the December 7 1941 Pearl Harbor attack. A Honolulu radio broadcast described the raid while officials delayed releasing dispatches and coast papers relayed the uncertain news. The testimony noted officials feared revealing all details.
Early estimates show jobless numbers at about one third of wartime projections. The transition from war to peace may be less disruptive than feared as labor-market handicaps and ongoing strikes in some industries slow reconversion and hinder others.
The goal is to reach full operation by increasing staffing, placing more men on the payroll to support expanded production and capacity.
Alexander Howat dies in Pittsburg after leading the Kansas coal miners during the 1919 mine war. His battles with Henry J. Allen and John L. Lewis shaped fuel supply, prompting use of fuel oil and natural gas and leaving Kansas coal severely depressed for years.
The article notes rapid nationalist movement into Manchuria aided by Russia, contrasting with earlier Communist expectations of Russian help to keep Manchuria closed. It questions whether Beijing will secure control with limited resistance and warns that apparent shifts in Russian stance may be misleading.
The Abi lene Reflector Chronicle notes Dewey accused Democrats of prolonging GI service while FDR critics argued it saved costs. The piece cites delays in repatriating troops from the Pacific and Europe, shipping bottlenecks, and aircraft losses as factors shaping opinions on whether Dewey’s stance was correct.
Fifty Australian brides sail back to Australia after finding the United States is not like the movies or magazine ads. The columnist notes Americans remain, saying they stay because it isn’t.
A Pearl Harbor memorial service on December 7, 1945 honors mothers and families of those who died four years ago. A Marine band, a great choir, and flag draped caskets mark the ceremony, with personal tributes to Max Louk and Robert Haynes of Lawrence, Kansas.
Dublin reports on Eamon de Valera, longtime educator turned political pioneer of the Easter Uprising era. The prime minister now leads Ireland by political strategy, seeking independence within a republic allied to the British Commonwealth.
A relief project will establish a woodyard on the old Quincy school grounds to aid families in need. Dr. C. C. Cunningham, former First Baptist pastor, will host visiting Japanese Christian leader Kagawa during a U S tour this month. Twenty three NYA workers earn about 3.30 dollars daily.
Twenty five years ago Sheriff elect Will Johns announced Ralph Lawrence would be undersheriff when Johns takes office January 10. Farm Bureau drives proceed while Lawrence pledges continued loan support for farmers and stockmen. Rumors of eastern bank discrimination unsettle locals as Mrs Summers visits DeSoto and Carl Eddy travels to Kansas City TM business.
W. C. Simons arrived from St. Joseph to take charge of the World in Lawrence. Gas was turned into the mains and the town lit by its own product as wells lay within city borders. F. C. Brightwell returned to Lexington after visiting his daughter. Miss Mary Clark of St. Joseph plans a visit to Lawrence for Christmas. Mrs. Gleason Pardee and Miss Rose Pardee shopped in Lawrence.
The text notes the 1936 abdication period resulting in a two day interregnum and De Valera pushing through an external relations act abolishing kingship for southern Ireland. Britain did not attempt to restore the royal status.
Rep Winter of Kansas urges review of all price ceilings to ensure fair profits for retailers and manufacturers while keeping controls to curb inflation. He notes some Kansas retailers struggle to stay in business under current ceilings. He also says Britain should seek private loans, not US government aid, citing past loan recoveries and US taxpayer needs at home.
The First Presbyterian Church choir directed by Miss Irene Peabody will perform Christmas anthems at the 11 o clock Sunday morning service. Soloists include Violet Orloff Leslie Breidenthal Jeanne Alperige and Helen Pierson with a final antiphonal "Come Ye" by Dickengen. Reverend Theodore Astman will preach on "Accentuate the Positive."
The Rt. Rev. Goodrich R. Fenner will visit Trinit Episcopal Church on Ten and Vermont for the apostolic rite of confirmation at 8 p.m. The class has been instructed by Rev. Donald Weatherbee. Jerald Hamilton leads the choir with evensong chants and Arkangelsky’s anthem. A public is warmly invited.
Purchase by First Christian Church of maroon rayon poplin robes with white collars to be worn for the first time Sunday morning. The church choir under Mrs Reginald Strait has grown, filling the choir loft and placing some members on a waiting list. The choir provides special music each Sunday and assists in worship. Mrs Maurice Clarkson serves as organist.
Topeka officials warn hospitals may curtail services or close sections due to a sharp shortage of graduate registered nurses. John R. Jones, chair of the Topeka Hospital Council, stated the situation is acute and could force partial closures.
Area churches list schedules for December services. First Christian Church features graded school, worship, music, and youth activities. Unitarian Society hosts guest preacher Randall S. Hilton. several Christist churches outline Bible studies, sermons, and choir offerings across ninth and twelfth streets and nearby avenues with special Advent themes.
The Nazarene church at 10th and Vermont lists pastor Keith C. Taylor and various departments. Sunday school 9:45, worship 10:45 with sermon by pastor, Junior and Children's groups, evangelistic services 7:30, Wednesday prayer 7:30, Y P S 8:30, and a busy midweek program. The Salvation Army notes a weekly calendar including Girl Guard, Home League, Cadet Class, band practice, Christmas play prep, and prayer meetings.
First Presbyterian led by Theodore H. Astman hosts junior choir practice at 9:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. with a special Christmas music program. Trinity Episcopal holds services, confirmations, and a public invitation. Immanuel Lutheran notes Bible classes, worship, and a Christmas program rehearsal on Saturday.
The article lists the weekly services for First Evangelical Church at Tenth and Connecticut with times for Sunday school 9 45 morning service 11 00 evening service 7 30 and youth fellowship 5 00 The third quarterly conference led by Rev E E Erffmeyer is set for Friday at 7 45 pm including the sermon Little Sketches of Christ and St Paul and Co.
Puzzle list with numbered clues across a vertical and horizontal grid. Includes references to places such as Newfoundland island Ireland and Iraq town, plus words like pasturage twitching uncooked and tired phrases. The compilation blends language tasks with geographic and descriptive terms.
Puzzle notes list a series of abbreviations and clues including INEST, French, Topic, Chinese river, Tantalum symbol, four, and bushel abbreviation. The fragment hints at a cryptic style crossword with numeric indices and partial wordforms.
Plymouth and Friends churches publish a series of services and activities. At Friends Church 1601 New Hampshire minister Lela Gordon leads Bible school at 10:00 and worship at 11:00 with a sermon We Are Not Your Own followed by an all church basket dinner and fellowship. evening Young People's Christian Endeavor at 7:00. Plymouth Congregational lists morning worship at 11:00 with The Messenger sermon and Handel Hallelujah Chorus, 4:00 Christmas vespers, 5:30 High School Society, and open house at the manse 7:00 to 9:00.
At First Baptist Church Eighth and Kentucky Ernest I Snodgrass minister Charles W Thomas to students Mrs Paul C Rankin organist 945 Church school classes Wade Pierce superintendent 7100 Christmas musical service with meditation by Dr Snodgrass The Christ Child cantata by C B Hawley Chorus choir solos by Sisler Doyle Price 530 Senior youth informal Christmas celebration with readings by Prof Robert Calderwood Wednesday 630 to 900 All church cooperative supper and Christmas party
St John s Eradcalists and Reformed Church one mile north of Worden announce Third Sunday In Advent with Sunday school at 10 00, divine service at 11 00, Young People s League at 7 45. United Brethren Seventeenth and Vermont lists 9 45 Sunday school, lesson on exaltation of Christ, 10 45 morning worship with address by Paul Alleman a returned veteran and former B 24 pilot who will sing and read.
Sunday programs include Sunday school led by Miss Walker with Lesson I Kings 12 Rehoboam's Folly, morning worship theme The Modern Corinthian Menace, and 7:30 Evangelistic service with choir and orchestra. Departments meet with leaders Alma Mae Long Clifford Jones and Dayton. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30. Luke A M E Church holds 9:30 Sunday school led by Mrs Peart Hill, 11:00 anniversary with Dr Fred A Hughes, vesper closing and Allen Youth Council music by Allen Youth Choir.
Community church notices list schedules for Wesleyan Methodist First Methodist Trinity Lutheran and Lutheran student groups. Services feature sermons by Rev Prudot from Rescue Mission and Alfred J Bell with organ music. Activities include Sunday school at 10 00 morning worship 11 00 youth meetings and Christmas programs with choir pieces and a party at The Hearth.
Topeka December 14 Ralph W. Graham 64 longtime court reporter for the first division Shawnee county district court died yesterday at his home following a heart attack. He was the second Shawnee district court reporter to die this week after Wesley Wills 63 judge Paul Heinz's reporter died Tuesday.
Local Baldwin residents gather for visits and celebrations as Pfc. William M. Clark completes Baker examinations for an A B degree and plans commencement. Several Baldwin natives, including Lt. Lane and Ms. Lane, return from service for family time and ceremonies. The town hosts Rotary remarks on gymnasium rebuilding and wedding notices for Ilene Schreck Selzer and Shirley Cook Adriance with Baldwin ties.
A former Baker University attendee has been discharged and resumes management of his theater in Lancaster Missouri, signaling a return to civilian life and local arts leadership.
Radio listings across WREN KMBC and WDAF cover Friday December 14 to Sunday December 16. Programs include The Lone Ranger Ginny Simms Show Duffy's Tavern Night Editor Truth or Consequences and NBC programs with multiple musical variety shows news roundups and dramatic episodes on each station.
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