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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1947
Page
4
Washington remarks urge parents to engage in shaping a child’s education. A presidential commission warns that liberal education has splintered into too-narrow specialization. Colleges must balance professional training with a unified general education to foster citizens.
A historical newspaper page discusses postwar aims, urging real peace steps two years after World War II. It cites Life magazine views on Germany, Churchill, and the Big Four, noting stalled tasks like war crimes trials and peace treaty drafting. The piece reflects on opportunities for 1948 to advance mutual tolerance and peacetime reconstruction.
Washington describes Republican leaders ordering Secretary of Agriculture Anderson to testify before a Senate committee with all information on grain and commodity trading. Taft says Anderson refused to disclose data without a joint congressional resolution, seeking publication of traders names and full records. Meeting planned for 2 p.m. EST to issue a subpoena as lawmakers pursue possible leaks and insider trading concerns. Also notes Topeka meeting of Douglas County officers visiting the Kansas Official Court Circuit northeast district.
A scrambled schedule lists Wednesday December 17 radio programs including Educa and News Cast with WILE and KMRC channels, followed by Thursday December 18 entries featuring Repert, Hawk 9 News, Doorway to Rsewledie, and Todd Deuclas at 245 Nata tidword Reviews. The fragmentary text cites Kansas topics and various hosts, with uncertain spellings and station identifiers.
The column notes Henry Wallace’s blast against Taft as a potential Republican concession, doubting Taft’s appeal amid bad luck rumors. It also reports Italy’s unrest as communist‑linked, Palestine’s Arab force missteps, and a running joke about “father of atomic energy” laureates before: Altoona boy leaves college after mistaking the dean of women for a coed.
A London reflection on postwar diplomacy: Western democracies align against Soviet aims in Europe, with France, Britain, and the United States coordinating to counter Russia while eastern Germany remains under Soviet influence. The piece notes Prince Philip's royal allowance debate and recalls Prime Minister Baldwin's abdication era, highlighting religious faith guiding leaders.
The column lists weddings births and holiday plans among area residents. Martin Maloney of Lawrence among five UL student scholars for Heades scholarships. J Be Fdine and daughter Wanda Margaret to Bernard Chapman of New York City. Wanda Edmards returns from New York design studio. Ralph Wolfson back from Chicago at 946 Tennessee Street. Birth announced for Julia, daughter of Mr and Mrs Weaver formerly Christy of Lawrence. Estella Hausman and Harold Eberhart wed in Lawrence. Claude Buckner and wife announce the birth of a daughter yesterday.
Mrs. Robert Weibel entertained the Rural Social club at her Sunniside home. Guests included Mrs. Elmer Ousdahl and Mrs. Arthur Ousdahl. Howard Price received a birthday surprise at his Thussday evening gathering attended by Mr. and Mrs. A. Keintz, Mr. and Mrs. Penn, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Monk, Mr. and Mrs. William Tuttie, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roherman, and Mr. and Mrs. James Weaver.
Forty years ago Miss Edna Dinsmore hosted six guests for tea towels for the bride to be Miss Marjorie Marshall yesterday afternoon. The annual cookie shine occurred Monday at the Pi Phi house. Bernice McFarland hosted high school friends Monday at Mrs. John Garvin’s West Warren street home. Prizes in the guessing contest went to Miss Father Cawley and Miss Dorothy Keeler. Oscar A. Turner wed Claris Clary of Baldwin yesterday by Judge Means.
Newark officials told federal Judge Guy L. Fake it will take to February to recheck 800000 returns after two Newark clerks destroyed 400 withholding forms by flushing them down a toilet. FBI probes and weeks of extra work followed. Pleas of no contest entered by Yetta Greenstein and Arline Greenspan, both 21, who were released to probation pending sentence.
The Social Service League holds its annual meeting on the second Monday of January at the Social Service Building, 09 Rhode Island street. Members who contributed to the Community Chest may participate in electing the Board of Directors for the coming year. Nominations include Mrs. Ivan Randall, Mrs. Fred J. Boyles, Mrs. H. B. Harner, Mrs. J. F. Kell, Maude Evans, Miss Mabel J. Richardson, J. W. Hartley, Howard Wiseman, S. Biliett, W. J. Baumgartner, Ruben Fox, and A. E. Woetemeyer.
Bids on 44 surplus army buildings at Fort Leavenworth were opened yesterday by James D. Rowland for the Missouri River division of the U S engineers in Omaha. Bids came from Aldersons. Awards will be announced later by army engineers.
Benedict Kansas December 17 CPI W H Cauble 72 a Benedict hardware merchant who contributed the site for the Sekan area Boy Scout camp near here died yesterday Survivors include his widow a daughter Mrs J J Farnsworth of Kansas City and a son Dr W G Cauble of Winfield
H. R. Fuller of 822 Alabama street was fined five dollars by Police Judge O. J. Lane this morning for not stopping at a stop sign.
Horizontal clues yield Bendix Trophy winner and speed star. vertical hints fill sea robber tool Indian musical disorder and more. Complex grid blends racing lore with wordplay, delivering a themed crossword snapshot.
Fragmentary OCR text lists terms like Boe elt iV p 19 Puts down 35 Printing term and June bug plus varied clues such as Canopies Clay Rock War god Swoon Exists Recess low mood Comical Boy's Vine mildew nickname Floated Ocean Negative currents Accomplish. No coherent event or subjects emerge.
A former Lawrence resident is urged to brighten someone’s holiday with a gift subscription to the Journal-World. The note encourages sending a Christmas gift via mail or subscription option, framing it as a thoughtful gesture for readers near and far.
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