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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1946
Page
4
The readable portions describe a Massachusetts Street matter with a referenced act from March 1679. A building head and stone rejected by a contractor are noted, with mentions of a bureau and auditors. The text is garbled but implies a legal or civic record about property and rates.
The Christmas half day saw Lawrence public eating places largely shut, leaving transients with few options and drawing critique that the city showed little concern for outsiders. The piece recalls past Sunday drug store hours and urges restaurants to stagger closings so travelers can find meals on holidays.
Frank C. Hanighen argues in Not Merely Gossip that Baruch’s UN inspection idea for atomic bomb manufacture may be a delusion. He cites a 1933 German staff report and a stray Irkutsk Travda copy alleging large POW labor used to build a railway, suggesting Russia could trade bomb secrecy for inspection and still evade controls.
The committee on un American activities argues that hostile groups seek to paralyze the economy via strikes to destabilize the government. It defends exposing subterranean efforts despite charges of witch hunting and notes recent strikes show motives beyond labor welfare. Elliott Roosevelt criticizes parts of President Truman's foreign policy, raising questions about his role as citizen or potential spokesman.
The text discusses evaluating the Antarctic for valuable finds and notes Russia's interest in cold regions. It mentions that harsh polar conditions are familiar to Russians and that some northern areas yield goods important to the broader country.
The commerce department reports higher 1946 consumer spending, while the office of business economics hints money buys less value. New Year revels in Kansas City cost $2.50 more per person despite strong reservations. TV plays a major role in the 1948 presidential campaign, with ear-wiggling candidates likely to lead.
Major Charles A. Windolph of Lead South Dakota received the Purple Heart on his 95th birthday. The award honors his wound at the Little Bighorn on June 26 1876 when he was a sergeant escorting water carriers during the Custer Sioux encounter. Windolph expressed pride at finally earning the decoration.
The article outlines a planned federation called the United States of Indonesia to be formed by January 1, 1949. It would link three units the Indonesian republic, the great east, and Borneo with a perpetual union to the Netherlands under the Dutch monarch. Soekarno and Sjahrir are expected to hold influence in the new federation.
Christmas week brought multiple marriages and family gatherings. Inez Mason wed Alfred Skeet in Christmas morning ceremonies. Pearl Wilson married William Martin at the bride’s parents home. Lenna Cady and Glen Seamons wed yesterday at the bride’s parents’ home. Local residents hosted dinners, entertainments, and visits across Jarbaro Topeka Kansas City and nearby towns.
Twenty five years ago the post office received orders from Washington to end the government tax on parcel post. The tax was one cent per 25 cents fraction. Haskell Institute named the country’s only Indian school to offer a senior high course. Excavation began on the new Lawrence high school. The Country Club spent 1650 dollars on decorations and furniture and will add kitchen and fine room equipment. Mr and Mrs Shirar hosted a Christmas dinner. Mr and Mrs Olmstead announce the birth of a child. Mr and Mrs C F Hardtaker hosted a Christmas dinner for Mr and Mrs John German of Buffalo. Obla.
Washington reports the United States dismissed a potential protest over Russian control in Dairen China. The State Department upheld Russia’s right to order out an American liner, while hoping China would eventually take over administration, signaling limited shift in policy.
Officials view the Darren incident as signaling patience over firmness as Russo American relations improve after United Nations and Big Four talks in New York. Washington hesitates to back naval actions in the western Pacific without Moscow clearance and doubts local Soviet authorities will allow American movement without Moscow approval.
In Steubenville Ohio on December 27 Mrs John Robinson and ten children were evicted for nonpayment of rent but returned after paying two years of rent in full. Sheriff Bates said Samuel Waterman had evicted them but allowed reentry for two years without rent after the family huddled in the snow outside a shack.
Waterman and Myra Robinson faced homelessness as civic groups provided food clothing and money. The sheriff pursued Myra, Robinson's husband, on charges of non support.
The Pleasant Valley school hosts the formation of The Four Leaf Clover club with Rita Richardson as president and Donald Thiry as vice president. Lois Downing becomes secretary treasurer while Evelyn Griffith serves as reporter. Leaders include Mrs Charles Howe Mrs George Wilbur and George Luckan. The group votes to meet the second Wednesday each month. Baby Killed In Crash
Local families and relatives share festive meals and visits over Christmas. Descon College attendee Jean Clark returns to Lamar while Patricia, Darlene Clark, and Rene Selzer visit Kansas City. Several relatives travel to Albuquerque and Tennessee for visits and hospital stays.
A crowded December radio schedule lists FM AM stations KMBC WDAF WREN and more. It shows evening to late night programs including news, dramatic shows, music from orchestras, veterans features, weather, quizzes, and sign offs with multiple hosted segments and signoffs.
Local Baldwin social notes list visits and holiday gatherings across families. Mrs. Thomasa A. Evans Jr and baby Chester Philip of Santa Fe left Baldwin for Bartlesville to visit her parents. Mr. Evans plans to return to New Mexico. Several dinners and greetings mark Christmas as friends travel between Baldwin and nearby towns.
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