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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1947

Page

4

Inflation a Solvable Problem Through Higher Production

The Lola Register argues inflation cannot be solved by more production, noting full employment and peak output yet suggesting inefficiencies and shorter work weeks may hide slack. It cites Congress adjournment after a special session on Europe aid and reports U S per capita debt rising to 1709 dollars, with government bonds not sufficient to cover debts owed to self.

Lola Register United States Register Fagin

Europe splits as Russia rises in postwar power struggle

In a commentary on theLondon conference failure and Marshall plan actions, the piece argues the Big Four session failed, leaving America Britain and France to counter Soviet influence. It notes France shifts toward the American British camp, eastern Europe under Soviet economic drive, and Germany divided into western and eastern zones with Soviet dominance likely to grow.

London U. S Marshall Moscow Western Europe Russia America Britain France Leven Germany Rusia Soviet Union Arthur Garshon Associated Press Balkane Fuehrer Freich Reich

Debate on European aid and peace insurance risks

An opinion argues that spending to aid war-ravaged Europe may be cheaper than another world war but implies dangers. It questions whether aid can stop communism and whether Congress can commit future actions, noting uncertain outcomes and calls for cautious, time-limited aid with regular revisions.

Europe Bayrope Tfirae Jast Nome

Unemployment Benefit Misuse Cited in Missouri Report

The article notes that more than half of Missouri unemployment benefits in the year ending June 30 went to people who quit voluntarily. It explains the law was meant for necessity unemployment but was later amended to allow those who choose to work to claim benefits, inviting misuse as long as loopholes exist.

Missouri

Reassessment of Ozark Dam Plans and a D P Resettlements

The piece discusses American D P engineers weighing high dam feasibility in the Ozark region for power and the by product of creating additional American D P residents. It warns that impounded waters will displace settlements and neighborhoods, forcing individuals to relocate. It notes land takings tied to lake bed plans and contrasts salaries of American D Ps with European executives, while hinting at broader political and social tensions.

Ozarke Bova

White Christmas Plan Hails From Far Southland

The idea to insure a white Christmas by dry ice treatment originates in the far southland where snow is viewed as mere decoration. A Christmas truce in the Holy Land is hoped for but unlikely to occur this season.

Southland Holy Land

Record high corn price at farm sale near Bethany Missouri

A farm sale near Bethany Missouri this week saw corn fetch 3.09 per bushel, an all time national high. The unusual result, tied to a rat framed in the humorous note, foreshadows higher prices for food products and groceries in the coming period.

Chanute Tribune Krethany Missouri

Old Home Town Engagements and Travel Notes Mix

The Rev and Mrs G A Walter Mulder announce the engagement of Elizabeth to John Roland Brown Jr of Cleveland Heights Ohio. Marjorie Whitney prepares to depart for Sweden for eight months with a buffet honoring. Louis Hauber a former Lawrence boy ordained priest in Rome. The Fischers announce a wedding of Erna Fischer and George C McCoy. Birth announced for Galatian Julienne to Mr and Mrs James Weaver of Wichita.

G. A. Waltermulder Elizabeth John Roland Brown, Jr J. R. Brown Clevelami Heights Ohio Fred Ellsworth Maud Ellsworth Marjorie Whitney Sweden Fred McKinney Lone Star Serena Sutton A.V. Wetmore, Jr Washington, D. C A. V. Wetmore, Sr Kanas City D. L. Rowlands Doris Wettig Arthur Wettig Henry Asher Alan Asher New Orleans Stella Batterson California Louis Hauber Lawrence Rome Aliie Lawson W. E. Lawson Stony Point Erna Fischer Otto Fischer George C. McCoy Xenia Fischer Mark Mohler James M. Weaver Wichita Weaver Violet Christie

Manley’s California trip borders on comic jailhouse call

A Santa Fe agent’s reply about berths leads R C Manley to discover he is speaking with Sheriff Will Johns at the county jail. Fire crews battled the Willard street blaze, a roof fire at Wil Dick’s home causing $600 damage, and a chimney fire at W A Stewart’s home on Kentucky street.

R. C. Manley California Santa Fe Agent Reserve Pullman & Voice Manley Will Johns Willard Cut Wil Dick Louisiana Street W. A. Stewart Kentucky Street

Local Social Notes and Holiday Travel Schedule

Mrs Dora Ringler invites guests to the wedding reception for her daughter Alverta Ringler and Verne Frye on December 31. Vera Holloway heads to Yates Center for the holidays, while Mrs M L Puckett visits Hamburg Iowa for the holidays. A barrel of imported sauerkraut arrives from Germany at J A Spaulding's grocery. Fire crews respond to a kitchen fire at Frank Toms home at Rhode Island and Perry streets. Charline Smith hosts her luncheon club with a 6 PM dinner. Prof and Mrs H P Cady welcome a baby girl born December 20. Mrs J N Gordon spends the day. In DeSoto Nellie Armstrong and Della Smith travel to Vinland for Christmas with their mother. James Pierson and wife of Perry visit friends for a few days. William Hubner of Dodge City spends holidays with R Hubner family. Alta Clack is ill on Mississippi street. Lawrence Brown travels to Kansas City. Nies Marie Stone visits McLouth for a week. Mrs C E Harrison goes to Kansas City. Nora Barriolow goes to Baldwin this afternoon. Anna Sweeney, who has been piano student under Mary Wood Chase in Chicago, returns home for the holidays.

Dora Ringler Alverta Ringler Verne Frye Vera Holloway Yates Center M. L. Puckett Hamburg Iowa Germany J. A. Spaulding Frank Toms Rhode Island Perry Strets Charline Smith H. P. ‘Cady J. N. Gordon DeSoto Nellie Armstrong Della Smith Vinland James Pierson Perry William Hubner Dodge City R. Hubner Alta Clack Mississippi Street Wrence Brown Kansas City Nies Marie Stone McLouth C. E. Harrison Nora Barrielow Baldwin Anna Sweeney Chicago Mary ‘Ood Chase Will Shome

The Gift Wrappers and a Patchwork of News

In a crowded basement scene workers wrap gifts amid paper string and postage for a civic service. The text shifts to questions about Russia and Moscow's dependencies, and notes several local names and movements from Pratt to Baldwin and Chicago, with a medical and educational context.

Federal scholarships urged to aid 300000 non veterans

President Truman's Commission on Higher Education urged a federal need based scholarship program to cover college costs for over 300 000 needy non veterans. The panel also backed expanded adult education and banning racial and religious discrimination in admission.

Washington LPI Truman Commission On Higher Education Commission Studerta Hanlad Hee George FL Zonk American Council On Education Tsened G Wrekare

Baldwin News Christmas Gatherings and Travel Tidings

Mrs Earl F Martin traveled to Kansas City for Christmas. Local social events include the Housemothers club gathering at the Horn home. Family visits feature Francis Kaiser from California and Franklin Kaiser in Oklahoma City visiting Baldwin. Members plan Christmas meals with Kinseys in Kansas City. A family dinner is set for Harriet Osborne on North Eighth Street. Bobby Broadfoot remains home with chickenpox. Dr Robert C Korff of Coldwater dies, with notice from Baldwin.

Radio Programs Schedule Highlights December 22 23

A dense listing of radio programs for December 22 and 23 across stations WDAPF WREN KMEC KMNC WDAF WREN WREN and others. Entries include news weather reports Supper Club musicals theater and comedy shows plus classic programs like Green Hornet Amos and Andy and You Asked Your Life.

Eamer Daria Nowe Charien Stansell KMNC Western Theatre Cavalreads America Firestone Wren Arthur Uline Lion Wheson BBC Fy Wren Rand Rem Wren Ralpy Norman Bo— Kahn Waring OB Rai Beato & Adappinesa WIAF WDAF WEEN KMRC KMERC Wren -Green Hornet KMEC Hig Town WDAFP Stilton Berle Mia Mro Mrs North WDDAF Judy Wren

Holloway plan in Navy training eyed for abuse?

Washington letter notes a potential misuse of the Holloway plan to train reserve officers at Annapolis. It argues top Navy officials may steer more regular commissions to academy graduates, creating a clique and limiting opportunities for non Annapolis entrants while promising broad reform in theory.

JY Ashington NEA Navy Academy Annapolis Holloway

Aussie Official Crossword Clue Grid Reveals Names and Terms

A loaded crossword puzzle listing across and down clues hints at Australian political figures like Arthur and immigration terms. Interlaced with domestic, legal, and geographic references, the puzzle blends abbreviations and education hints with a Vatican chapel and Great Lake clues.

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