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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
4
Subscriptions rates and delivery details appear alongside a religious scripture quote from Paul. The text notes year in advance pricing and carrier delivery, with the Associated Press copyright and Lawrence Kansas postal filing marks.
Reports from Miami and Los Angeles say holiday accidents rose as drivers drank too much. Police note that even a little excess impairs a driver responsible for navigating traffic. Irresponsible drivers should not have free rein on highways.
Washington reporters note unsettled race for key committee chairmanships as new members seek influence. No single favorite yet, with several rivals pursuing coveted posts and feuds unlikely to dominate early, leaving leadership decisions ambiguous for now.
Spokesmen argue that the voting issues in Mississippi stem from the state system rather than Senator Bilbo, acknowledging possible facts behind voter suppression claims. Juvenile delinquency in St. Louis drops 0.8 percent from 1935 to 1946, prompting questions about statewide strategies.
An analysis notes France bears blame for Indochina woes after World War II and Japan’s defeat. Viet Nam consolidates power in Tonking and Annam, seeks control of Cochinchina may relate to a referendum. French Fourth Republic formation hinders decisive action.
Leon Blum, former French premier, urges caution over Indochina as Viet Nam tensions rise and signals possible worsening conditions before any improvement. His short mandate leaves France’s Asiatic empire prospects dim.
The piece argues that invoking rights above the law justifies violence, citing the Allis-Chalmers strike in Milwaukee led by R J Thomas. It questions whether union rights justify breaking the law and warns that such rhetoric could fuel arson and intimidation. The columnist calls for public opinion to curb rights above the law.
Local society notes record Christmas dinners hosted by the Pierce and Underwood households plus multiple marriages. Bonnie Lee J A Halberg wed F Neile Havens formerly of Leroy. Bessie Lescher married Herbert Altenbernd at Rev Reifschneider s home in Eudora. Wilbur R Jeffries and Rosa May Hardtaker wed in Ottawa.
Twenty five years ago the fire department answered three alarms on Christmas day to the homes of George Mc Clure L G Barnes and Dr Yates. Mr and Mrs Glenn Pardee welcomed twins a boy and a girl on December 15. Miss Marie Hostetter of the University of Illinois visited relatives for the holidays. Ora Jessee and Loretta of Kansas City visited Mrs Mary Corcoran for Christmas. P C Gerber and child C A Hall and family of Topeka and Mrs Sophie Stewart and Miss
Forties era notes recall Miss Clara Jaedicke to be honored at an informal Christmas tea in Lecompton. The report lists neighbors and relatives sharing gatherings and visits across Kansas and New York during holiday time.
Mrs Howard Hawks, wife of the film producer, was chosen by 150 fashion editors stylists and socialites as the best dressed woman in the world. The Duchess of Windsor was runner up with a long list of notable contenders including Mrs Cush ing Mortimer Mrs Bryan Foy Mrs Clare Booth Luce and others in the top ten.
New York December 26 ex fighter turned restaurateur Joseph Bonavita arrived in the Bowery with 1500 in bright green dollar bills. Police verified the currency and assigned a detective to convince skeptics. Donations flowed as residents accepted the gifts in what Bonavita called the fifth Christmas on such a scale.
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Washington reports the 80th Congress will open January 3 with traditional rituals unchanged since 1789. Secretaries, oath takings, and credentials votes will decide seating while vacancies exist in both chambers, photos of Bailey’s memory, and swift officer elections proceed.
Washington December 26 Senator Bilbo of Mississippi faces tough questions as the Senate war investigating committee weighs a report on his ties to Mississippi contractors. Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma says Bilbo will push back with summaries of what others did. Thomas predicts Bilbo would be reelected if unseated and argues criticism would reflect on Mississippi and the South overall.
Kansas State Employment Service halted about 100 job seekers from the list last week reducing total applicants to 491. Of these 372 sought unemployment benefits while 21 new claims were filed. 140 veterans applied for readjustment allowances and 18 sought work at the office. 28 found jobs and 105 openings remain, with 50 needing experienced carpenters for local construction and 55 openings at 42 firms registered with the office.
In Joplin Missouri on December 26 a hunter and friend dramatically missed a shot as a quail rose. The bird stalled into the hunter’s barrel and dropped at his companion Gene Hatfield’s feet with a broken neck.
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