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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1946
Page
4
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The housing program will proceed unhampered as restrictions ease. Industry opinion is that removing housing yems will boost building, though material shortages and financing questions persist. If feasible, a major change in housing conditions may occur after a year of constraining rules.
The text notes a shift of arms limitation talks from the United Nations General Assembly to the Security Council. It argues the UN purpose to curb armament and create a tribunal for peace, while stressing the need for justice over greed and the necessity of supervision and control of war means.
Officials in a Detroit union face charges of extorting about 250000 for work permits during the wartime building boom. Men paid up to 345 a month for referral slips or loss of union membership and job access. The case highlights a broader wartime practice linked to government programs and union control over employment.
A report outlines a plan by exgeniae leaders to buy a New York City site for U S installations amid hopes the move will advance wartime aims. Critics fear lessons from past frustrations and question whether gains will endure or repeat failures.
The article discusses a law aimed at curbing large political donations and notes Mississippi style enforcement. It mentions John D. Rockefeller's eight and a half million offer for a United Nations New York home, and whether the UN would be run by New York or the other way around. It covers tabris population welcoming approaching Iranian troops, Azerbaijan politics, and a Kansas sugar beet crop, along with Leon Blum’s interim French leadership and Kansas coal mine shutdowns during a strike.
The University of Kansas football team voted against accepting a post season bowl invitation. The piece notes footballs rise of bowl games beyond tradition and praises KU players for an excellent season while urging consideration of education and other sports.
The New York conferences examine Russian attitude toward armament control and safeguards before handing atomic energy to the world. Officials weigh a United Nations police force and resilience of Western trust amid unsettled hopes for progress at Tehran and Trieste.
A Lawrence office report shows 57 persons hired while unemployment compensation claims rose to 422 for the week ending December 1. Of the total claims 162 are WWII veterans, 40 are first time filers, and 146 are by non veterans.
Four Lawrence high school band members Joe Van Russell Budd Russell Robert Pine Robert Jeannes Watermul cah Ann damarray Blyonseen Eilon Soocy Sneegas selected for National Band and Orchestra clinic bands. Mr J Arthur Robinson reports the birth of son Joe Arthur December 13. Winter neighborhood Lawrence visitor Friday Letitia Rings visited Al Andrews Vinland.
Twenty five years ago a robbery by Peo Liberty and money from a couple involved bandits who fled unseen. No trace has been found yet. Mrs J. M. Clough left this morning for Lucky where she will.
Forty years ago J B Schleifer who recently sold his stock in a shipping business purchased E S Edmonds meat market on Massachusetts street. The Rev and Mrs C L were at home yesterday in Miltes hener.
Johns says many youths need part time work to stay in school while others seek extra money for holidays. The candid remarks underline a drive to secure employment as a path to stability and relief during difficult times.
C Hill of Emposia Kansas and Albert R Jones of Kansas City bought the former Cun i Kan pumping plant equipment for 201 000 to boost natural gas production. They plan to collect escaping gas from oil wells compress it and pipe to consuming areas using nine compressors and set up gathering stations in central and western Kansas. The 11 acres of land stayed with the Interior Department.
Dean Kari M. Wilson of the State junior college system announces pre enrollment for government programs and says 15 junior colleges will handle about 1200 additional students the spring term. Present enrollment stands at 3800 with admissions expanding living accommodations and room for out of town students at Chanute Coffeyville Dodge City El Dorado Ft. Scott Garden City Highland Hutchinson Independence Kansas City Parsons and Pittsburg.
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Wichita reports that the Veterans Administration and Kansas state office of Veterans Affairs will survey all businesses providing on the job training to veterans to ensure compliance with recent training law changes. R. R. Gibson says 25 state employees will conduct the survey by June 30, with the federal government reimbursing costs.
Mrs Burl Maxwell drives to Kan SAS site to meet her husband returning from a Colorado Springs sales convention. Birth announced for Dorothy Ann Allison Rueckert, daughter of Mrs Ray Rueckert of Fort age Wis and Dr Oscar E Allison of Lawrence. The article notes local alumni links and community activities including football honors for Sherman Kolacny and Rotary dinner plans for Baldwin high school team.
Lawrence residents share visits and greetings as Mr. and Mrs. Richards and Mr. and Mrs. Miller call on friends. Local students note tonsil removal at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and district groups meet for holiday plans. The Thespian Dramatic Club, Women’s Guild, and school officials attend events, with Christmas services, charity drives, and a state conference in Topeka described.
A fragmented page lists radio shows and hosts across stations WREN WDAF KMBC KMIV KMEC etc with program titles such as News Night Weather and Musical Gems. Names include Jack Armstrong Ted West Earl Godwin Rudy Vallee Bob Hope Red Skelton and Fibber McGee among others.
A radio and TV schedule notes WREN Night Watchmen at 11 30 PM and KMBC programs with orchestra items and news on WDAF and KMBC. It mentions interviews with university scholars and a School of Fine Arts musical event featuring Louis Cumberland and Mara Hahn, plus a note about the classified ad service.
Science reports a breakthrough device enabling the deaf to hear faint sounds without a battery pack or garment. The Bellone firm at 14 West 19th Street Chicago offers free descriptive booklets and home demonstrations to confirm this hearing aid’s power.
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