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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1945
Page
4
The Moscow conference of foreign ministers from the Big Three focuses on a plan of procedure for drafting a European peace settlement. Editors say a solid foundation for Europe and the world to rebuild after the war will emerge as peace talks shape toward a lasting peace.
A vivid Christmas day with deep snow and white lace branches sparkling in sun. The season's ice and fresh fall dispelled fears of no white Christmas, creating an artist’s landscape with softened air and sparkling calm.
Key figures in the Pearl Harbor investigation worry the record will stall if junior legal counsel leave before completion, with February 1 eyed for finish. Concern centers on resuming after the holiday recess and potential omissions or repetition in earlier inquiry stages.
The Truman administration’s industry inquiry board has broad authority to obtain information and may propose wage increases that could trigger price hikes. It is unclear whether the board can also recommend wage reductions, as news dispatches did not specify this.
The United States reportedly offers economic aid to entice nations to back American policies. Observers warn this approach could become the most costly and least reliable way to secure cooperation.
Rexford Tugwell and Secretary Ickes are both discussed as possibly leaving government service. The text notes increasing optimism and the belief that the country could endure even a double jolt if they depart.
The article describes severe privation across Europe as winter begins after the war. It warns that relief will be slow, with waste and destruction too extensive to repair quickly. Improved conditions are anticipated in the second postwar winter, but war’s effects will remain evident.
The analysis warns inflation remains a danger though wages and prices rise. It argues increases in production, not wage and price hikes, are needed to ease inflation and suggests the times call for decisive steps to boost output.
Under difficult conditions the transportation systems made an excellent showing in carrying the pre-Christmas traffic. The railroads and bus lines stayed with their job through all discouragements and their employees were entitled to more of the holiday than they were able to take.
Christmas influence ripples abroad as Java records a quiet day amid holiday mood and global observance. The report notes a peaceful regional atmosphere with subdued activity reflecting seasonal spirit.
Charles M. Harger notes the Kansas unemployment fund pays 280000 weekly to 18248 claimants while many jobs remain unfilled. In Topeka 655 collect unemployment and 728 jobs seek workers. Officials worry the fund may shrink further if hard times return as lawmakers seek to replenish it.
A Hays News dispatch notes inflation and scarcity as a man’s shirt costs 80000 yuan in China, while local stores in Hays lacked available shirts last week. The item contrasts high foreign prices with domestic shortages.
The Wichita Eagle notes that Queen Wilhelmina and Haile Selassie stood out as monarchs who had secure paths back to their thrones amid wartime turmoil.
A Topeka journal columnist quips that men never tire of women who have brains and adds a playful jab about those who pretend they don’t, capturing a tongue in cheek moment of social humor.
London notes boxing day tradition and a new trend as postmen and others hesitate to seek gifts. The writer links this to socialism and nationalization, predicting consequences for elections and public response. A Churchill conservative family expresses cautious support for the new government to give socialists a chance.
The Lawrence high school band, directed by C. E. Sawhill, will travel to Topeka as a clinic band for Kansas state high school music supervisors conference. J G Jeffries has leased 103 Massachusetts street to open a new dry goods and ready to wear store about March 1. Willard Brown rescued neighbors trapped in a bathroom, guiding them to safety through a window with a ladder. Marriages include Miss Madeline Daniel to Lawrence John Skinner at Central Congregational church in Topeka.
Twenty five years ago Roy Lawrence hosted a Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs George Chambers Miss Cordelia Chambers from California, Glenn Corel, Arthur and Ralph Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Fred.
Forty years ago a fire damaged the feed station owned by Emil Hunsinger at 838 Vermont street, starting in a hay loft last night. Other notes mention residents visiting, marriages, and local business developments such as a new Egg Case and Filler Co factory in Lawrence.
Pt-Cpl Walter H. Hargrave of Topeka Kansas reached Lowry Field after an 11000 mile air journey in an iron lung from Calcutta India where he was stricken with infantile paralysis. He was to be moved to Fritzsimmons General Hospital then placed in an iron lung again before transfer to an army hospital.
Senator Knowland and colleagues announce a month long overseas trip to inspect military surplus handling. They will study if usable trucks and food are wasted or destroyed while seeking a sound policy for surplus goods.
James Marlow reports the first United Nations Organization session begins January 10 in London with 51 member nations, split into two meetings. The security council will include five permanent members United States Britain France Russia and China.
Dr. Emil Sommerstein, head of Poland’s war reparations section, says Poland endured biologic, cultural, and economic damage far beyond other European nations. He cites 92.4 percent of losses from killings and persecution, 7.5 percent from direct war effects, with $6 billion in property losses reported and total damages nearing $20 billion. He notes 1.2 million men and 650,000 women seized or deported by Germany.
Manila reports a 500000 ton deficit in 1945 rice supply, a 50 percent shortfall, worsened by disrupted transport. The Food Board approves raising quarter rice quota to 44000 tons with 28000 from the United States, 15000 from Siam, and 3670 from USSSS stocks in Chile. Isoprene is a hydrocarbon used in synthetic rubber.
A explode wrecked a warehouse apartment in Santa Barbara killing three people, with one child missing and five others injured. The blast damaged the 20 apartment building near Chapala and Cota streets, shattered windows, and prompted a heavy police and fire response.
At Philadelphia on December 26, Old St George's Church a shrine of American Methodism and seven years older than the nation was damaged by fire last night. The 1769 dedication makes it the second oldest Methodist church in the world with Bristol chapel dating to 1739. Authorities estimated damages at about five thousand dollars. The church hosted early Methodist conferences in 1774 1775 and 1778.
Mrs George S Patton Jr widow of the famed general arrived in Washington after a Luxembourg flight where her husband was buried She will stay with her daughter Mrs John K Waters indefinitely in the capital. Editor Marries Lawyer in Leonia Mary Carson Cookman editor of the Ladies Home Journal wed Basil Bass at her parents home in Leonia New Jersey.
A list of crossword style clues covering numbers from 1 to 63 across vertical and across multiple languages. Entries include art themes, animals, plants, geographic terms, and common words. The puzzle mixes hints like Ocean carrier and Earth goddess with Italian to Chinese river names and related terms.
London December 26 An army spokesman said the cruiser Augusta one of the United States warships used as a troop transport was badly damaged three days in heavy seas and entered Portsman for repairs All troops aboard were sent back to staging areas The sailing date is indefinite and no further details were released.
Radio listings show WDAF KMBC WREN and KFKU across Wednesday and Thursday evenings with Jack Armstrong Big Brother Club News Music and speak programs. Notable names include Lum and Abner Frank Sinatra Henry Hobart Alice Tisdale Hobart and Dr O Allison in Vesper.
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