Mining Rate Sparks Mixed Calm Over Long Term Plans
The passage suggests a mining rate could lift morale for many, while a minority worry about actions in the year 2189. It implies broader economic or policy implications affecting future planning.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1945
Page
4
The passage suggests a mining rate could lift morale for many, while a minority worry about actions in the year 2189. It implies broader economic or policy implications affecting future planning.
Russia signs on with the United States and Great Britain to formulate an atomic bomb control plan through the UNO. The Moscow conference yields Russia a say in direct control of Japan and signals improved international relations if commitments are kept.
President Truman's trips to Independence Missouri and back encountered rough flying yet ended safely. The events prompt calls for the president to prioritize public duties over personal preference and to ensure stable governance if his health or location changes.
After General MacArthur announced the destruction of the emperor system, Japanese constitutional experts proposed a new draft restricting the emperor to ceremonial duties. Real authority would lie with the cabinet, while the diet must approve key decisions. The draft emphasizes individual rights and government service to the people.
The Christmas calm in Palestine ended as disorders began with bombings of the British headquarters in Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv district police headquarters. Since then business has nearly halted, British troops patrol, a tight curfew is in place, and several deaths and many losses have occurred amid political violence. Peace is urged through action rather than talk.
State Geological Survey reports Kansas coal reserves will endure for 231 years at current consumption, a finding noted by coal shoveling workers observing furnace use.
The Far Eastern Commission plans to delegate interpretation and orders to a ground body with General MacArthur as the administrative head. If the commission cannot agree, MacArthur would implement his own method, a change from his prior role as directive interpreter. Observers compare Japan with occupied Germany and consider the potential for Russian involvement and duplication of adminstration in the Pacific.
Arthur Carruth argues in the Topeka State Journal that wartime destruction was excessive and should not continue with waste. A Topeka war wife recalls her husband on a Pacific island and the urge to end the dumping of enemy and U S Army equipment into the sea.
The British ambassador Lord Halifax will speak at Topeka’s chamber of commerce annual banquet next month. The event aims to glean fundraising ideas from the expert speaker for local clubs and businesses.
A brief quote circulated in the Scott City News Chronicle reflects a local husband's view on marriage, stating that yielding when wrong is wise, while yielding when right leads to marriage.
London reports Sir Richard Paget argues peace rests on two reforms. Economically, a scientific system to produce and distribute wealth and to exchange it without tariffs or artificial limits. judicially, a global impartial supreme court panel chosen on merit to resolve disputes. He warns tariffs and monetary conflicts hinder peace and stresses a national economic system plus a world court could secure a burning peace.
The production Tobacco Road will be staged at the Dickinson theater on January 10 announced by Glen Dickinson. The article also notes Haskell Institute enrolls 655 students from 25 states, and mentions prize winnings by Mrs. Robert J. L. McElhiney for Kellogg program verses and a Walter de la Mare poem setting. Social visits include Mrs. P W Wienselman hosting a tea for Mrs. Ernest Wilcox of Detroit, a dinner at Mrs. C G Perkins’ home for daughters of Greensboro and Charlotte, and Nadine Cox entertaining Sigma Kappa members at 601 Louisiana Street. Mrs. S A Addis of Seattle plans to visit Mr. and Mrs. J S Perry.
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs T N Shirar hosted a Christmas dinner for brothers John Shirar and David Shirar from Pasadena California visiting locally. Miss Mae McClelland and Miss Nancy McClelland hosted friends yesterday with a 6 o'clock dinner. Covers were laid for the occasion.
Forty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Myron G. Manley hosted 70 friends at Whist with prizes awarded to Dr. Charles Cahill Mrs H B Bullene H C Weaver and Miss Mayme Tisdale. Mrs George Barker plans cards for her daughter Mrs Charles Spencer of Tola and Mrs Charles Elwell of Havana Cuba. Chancellor Strong joins the executive committee of college representatives in New York to reform football. R E Everett traveled to Kansas City and Miss Lola Ratherman spent the day there. Miss Edith Bradford of Topeka visits Miss Emma Schott at Worden.
A fragmented railing against perpetual spending urges readers to form local Prosperity Clubs on New Year’s Day pledge to spend twice their income. It touts debt financing as national growth, targets officials and charities, and cites Keynes Hanson and Patman as guiding figures.
The page shows a mixed up crossword style clue set from the U S Army Group Horizon with numerous numbered entries and partial word hints including symbols, elements, verbs, and place names. It reads like a cryptic reference list rather than a connected article.
This fragmentary OCR lists scattered clues including numbers and terms such as 40 Year between 12 and 20 80 Direction 52 Skill 53 Born 56 Babylonian deity 8 New Mexico. Connections to a broader puzzle likely map to cross references or a word grid.
Speech argues for doubling household spending, credit, and pensions to achieve full employment and a world prosperity. It condemns bankers and thrift groups as enemies while urging perpetual prosperity clubs to push double loans to Bretton Woods and many nations.
At Parsons Kansas surplus machinery from the Jayhawk Ordnance Works including laundry equipment and typewriters will be donated free to the Kansas Vocational school. Principal Herman T. Jones said pickup is likely in early January.
Washington December 29 United States and France agree to operate airlines of each country through the other on four routes. Under the plan U S airlines may fly the North Atlantic via Paris to the Middle East and to Marseille via Lisbon and Barcelona. The French routes run Washington via New York and Chicago via Montreal.
A group of veterans at Birmingham General Hospital will dine on New Year’s Day beef from Poly Harry the grand champion Hereford steer. The steer sold to Anton Rieder, head of a packing concern, for 2.60 dollars a pound at the Great Western Livestock show.
North Lawrence residents report a sequence of holiday gatherings. Ike Fairbanks hosted a family Christmas dinner with Marlin McCrary Bolton Haas Skinner and Fairbanks relatives plus visiting Nelson Hubbel Nelson and Swain families attended other dinners. Additional visits included Mrs Hadl at Memorial hospital and Dr. Wright with Marilee Frame of Kansas City.
Baldwin residents report Christmas gatherings and travels. Co M Showalter attended funeral services for his niece Mrs E P Stewart in Emporia. Mrs C W Schwartz and two grandchildren Jimmy and Peggy Ann arrive from Los Angeles to stay with M L Hitchcock. The Hillyards host Christmas visitors including Mrs Mertie L Hillyard and Thelma B Hillyard of Wichita. The Wolf family spent Christmas in Wichita with son Ross Wolf. The Rhine family from Denver spend holidays with G C Rhine’s relatives. George D Corn of Lubbock Texas visits his daughters east of town and Ray Corn in Lawrence. E C Allderdice hosts dinner with Loren Keve Dean Grace Irwin Wiley Keve and Mabel Hartley. Delbert King visites Kansas City with daughter Judy and attends Irene Schreck and Otto Selzer wedding at First Baptist Church in Kansas City Kan. Simpson Taylor and spouse celebrate 38th wedding anniversary on Christmas eve.
A group dined at 7 o clock at South Eighth Street hosted by the Lobingiers with friends including the Kerns Stone and Chares families. Decorations featured a Santa Claus centerpiece and a California wreath from Mrs Delia Lawin Baker. Dan Hanscom departs for Washington DC to become an attorney with the Allen Property Custodian, joining his wife and daughter after securing an apartment. Carrie Adams of Ottawa visits the Lawler home. Alfred Harrison and family relocate to Baldwin from Lamont Iowa and stay in the Hinds residence. Margaret Templin of Lawrence visits the Law rence area parsonage to see Richard and Betty Brewster.
A dense radio schedule lists programs across stations WDAF KMBC WREN and others for December 29 including Cavalier Parade Newscasts Bandstand and many shows. Notable items include the Dick Haymes Life of Riley Cam Sydney program and the National Barn Dance. The listings extend into December 31 with sports related Sugar Bowl broadcasts and Celebrity hour.
A detailed broadcast timetable lists radio programs and orchestras across stations WDAF KMBC WREN WWREN and others. Shows include Jack Kirkwood Joe Smith Moonbeams Vaughn Monroe Tony Pastor and Red Nichols with multiple orchestras and club performances.
In KMBC coverage, Lois Jean Williams shines as a dramatic radio performer with credits from Hollywood contests and national recognition. Ted Husing to broadcast Orange Bowl. new shows previewed, including a atomic history program. David Andrews profiles reveal a versatile KMBC voice actor with a varied radio career.
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