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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
4
A garbled notice from a historic newspaper cites Associated Press dispatches and a public notices section. The fragment mentions circulation audits, a Kansas post office, and a biblical verse about treasure in earthen vessels from Corinthians 4:17.
The article notes a two billion dollar 1946 deficit and pressure on President Truman to adopt a Republican budgeting stance. A Democrat says not to abandon social gains of the New Deal, while Republicans push for early budget balance. It argues many social gains were funded by debt to be repaid in future balanced budgets.
Russians in Darien port Manchuria violated a Chinese pact by ordering an unarmed American vessel on a diplomatic mission out within twenty minutes after a verbal ultimatum. The incident highlights why Darien remains closed under the agreement and signals a broader iron curtain in the Far East.
War plant workers file back pay suits under portal to portal logic, claiming pay for time spent moving on premises. Courts may grant back pay for years, prompting lawmakers to seek a reasonable time limit to avoid risking business closures.
The French and native troops clash as Blum's government grapples with military and political challenges in Indo China. It resists abandoning French interests while sending General LeClerc to restore order amid rising danger and imperial tensions.
A 1946 record for strikes in industry is explained by external factors and market conditions, acknowledging failures to achieve satisfactory performance in other areas. The passage notes that high strike activity coincided with broader economic and labor-market challenges of the period.
The writer recalls a Vermont village Christmas and a Jerusalem Bethlehem visit, noting shared peace and goodwill. He reflects on enduring human kindness amid wars, revolutions, and hard times, believing in a world growing better through true Christmas spirit. He cites a 1909 bounds on U S Canada waters as a closing thought.
A satirical piece by Mal Boyle offering a modernized Santa Claus a reboot with a sharp, pun filled gift list. It mocks celebrity culture and wartime nostalgia while delivering a plea for mutual understanding and peace. Scientists note Antarctic climate history from 100 million years ago.
Ten years back in Lawrence a county official received a red apple Christmas card. KU graduates Ben Hibbs Kate Stephens W C Head Lawrence Nelson Allen Crafton and Jane Carey contributed to Kansas Magazine. A family reunion and house party occurred over holidays with local and Lincoln Nebr guests. Kathryn Bennet and Harold Peffly wed. Jack Miller heads to Harvard for business studies for Christmas.
Youth for Christ announces Rev Jack Wise Wil as the youth speaker for a Kanees Geyales v Lawrence College event. The rally at Liberty Memorial High School auditorium starts at 7 45 PM Saturday with Bob Getz directing and urging all youth to attend the program that is different.
Frank Carlson announced that 23 invitations will be mailed to each state high school to send a representative to the January 18 inauguration. The Topeka chamber committee noted 2,000 Topeka and Shawnee County students would attend, with schools selecting reps and funding trips as they see fit.
Five ships bring nearly 9,000 service personnel to New York today. The General Pope arrives from Bremerhaven with 2,467 crew, the General Stewart from Bremerhaven with 2,056, the General Bundy from Bremerhaven with 2,011, the Stevens Victory from Leghorn with 1,175, and the Newbern Victory from Leghorn with 1,228 aboard.
A reflective piece notes Christmas feelings after two world wars while nations arm anew. It cites German children sending five thousand toys to the American military government for American stockings, a gesture praised by the American Friends Service Committee. The author laments scarce true Christmas spirit amid tangled peace efforts and grand plans.
A vertical crossword style list of clues and their numeric indicators appears. It presents terms like Sun god and Red color alongside archaic abbreviations and botanical references, inviting solvers to fill a grid by cross checking many intersecting words.
The text laments grand plans for big mechanical fixes while values decay. It recalls Christ’s command to love and contrasts it with calls to pass sweeping laws. It reflects on returning Nisei soldiers, Lincoln’s empathy, and the emptiness of war-driven peace through machines. The speaker seeks a Christmas spirit in human hearts.
Emma Lotz born February 5 1879 in Eudora died December 11 1946 at Lawrence Memorial hospital aged 67 years 10 months and 6 days. She was daughter of Trau gott Haelsig and Maria Gerstenberger and one of six children baptized and confirmed at St. Pauls Church Eudora lifelong member. She married Theodore Lotz in 1896 and a daughter survived. husband died after four years. Her daughter died in 1937. She cared for three brothers for many years. A heart ailment over two years and Memorial hospital the last 10 weeks. Surviving brothers Arthur Miles City Montana Otto Mexico City Ernest William and Walter. Services at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church December 14 burial in Eudora cemetery.
Miss Ethel Watkins of Compton Encyclopedia Company Kansas City spends Christmas in Baldwin with Miss Florence Bennett and relatives Mrs C Arnold south of town. Lula McClure visits Ottawa nursing home amid Miller family holiday travels to Duluth Minnesota. E L Emery and son Joe host Christmas Day with Phoebe Emma Emery Charlies Merry and Emery Bell. Wile A Keve and Mabel Hartle visit their son Loren Keve in Mission for Christmas. Dasie Belle Lytle, a Topeka Gage Park School teacher, visits Farl Kirker en route to Wellsville for holidays. Freda Neal, Rt Joseph teacher, spends holidays in Baldwin with mother Mrs Charles Neal. Mrs Leon Wiligus and Willeus of Salina also in town for Christmas. Mrs Larry Hardin returns from Hiawatha after visiting John Baker family. A S Hill and Jennie Jo of Crawley Colorado stop in Baldwin for a Christmas visit.
Evening radio lineup lists shows from KMBC KMEC WREN and other stations with a mix of music drama and comedy including Western Echoes Big Town Eve of romance and Fibber McGee The schedule names hosts and programs such as Rudy Vallee Lum Abner and Amos and Andy across several stations and times.
Visits unfold as Mrs Hills sister Mrs WC Harper travels to Unionville while Mr Hill visits his father in Missouri. Creston family holidays in Baldwin with BP Sullivan and sister Elien Callan. Rosa Barkley improves after a Friday illness at her West High street home. Lewis Reb drives to Lawrence to greet daughter Christine departing Chicago where she works in the University of Chicago reference department. Heb and parents spend Monday in Topeka with old friends. William Sheppard attends Christmas party in Lawrence by Alpha Zeta of Epsilon Sigma Alpha at The Hearth. Local attendance at the marriage of Carolyn Hucke and Charles Rex Gray at Broadway Methodist Church with Rev Luetzow and Rev Hedrick assisting. Attendants Marilyn Sedaris Virginia Brooks of Baker. Jane Houston of Baker among candlelighters. Richard N Gray best man. bridesmaids Kenneth Kitchen William Wright and Jack Howerman of Stema Phi Epsiton. The Grays plan to stay in Baldwin through term end, then move to Manhattan for groom's Kansas career.
A fragmented old radio timetable lists stations KMBC WREN WDAF and others with programs like News Weather Christmas carols and dramatic shows. Mentions names Jack Armstrong Lone Ranger Henry M Ford and Dr Tweedy among scattered items.
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