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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1945

Page

2

Byrnes outlines Moscow talks and Japan atomic control

Secretary Byrnes defended Moscow decisions while stressing U S plans to govern Japan under allied responsibility. He pinned hopes on Big Three talks and denied revealing atomic program details, noting discussions focused on the four power control council and a UN backed commission. The next major meeting was to be in Washington with date undecided.

Iran United Alions Assembly Dan Byrnes London Quantico Truman Williamsburg Washington White House Moscow Byrnee Japan Policy Commission Control Council U. S McArthur Tokyo Macrthur Gene Secret Bynes Russia Control Commission United Nations Saree

Dr Penfield Jones Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

Dr Penfield Jones is now a lieutenant colonel after a lengthy army career pursued through the later months of service. He learned of his promotion last week after being on terminal leave and resuming his practice in Lawrence. Jones served about 380 months in uniform.

da Penfield Jones Lawrence Jones Col.Jones Deanna Durbin America Durbin Betty Grable Yvonne de Carlo Jane Haver Greer Garsur Julius Hemes TWA Merving Service Gen. Wilson Wliamstown

Struck by a Motor Car Injures Lawrence Man

George Shaffer 59 foreman at Pry Homes Incorporated lives at 746 Alabama Street and is in Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a car struck him from the rear on Ninth Street. He suffered a badly cut right ear and body bruises and rests well. The driver Fred Ziesenis 817 Alabama said lights blinded him. Shaffer walked in the street due to an icy sidewalk and was taken by ambulance.

George Shaffer Pry Homes Incorporated Alabama Street Memorial Hospital Shaffer Ninth Street Ninth Fred Ziesenis Alabama Ziesenis

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Luella McNamara

Word has been received of the death of Mrs Luella McNamara in Beatrice Nebraska at ninety one. She was the mother of the late E W McNamara who lived on route 3 north of Lawrence and had visited her son regularly. Rune will be in Alma Nebraska January 1. Car hits truck damage reported after City Cab driver Bill Adams struck a truck parked in front of Morgan Mack garage.

Luella McNamara Beatrice Neb E. W. McNamara Lawrence Rune Alma Bill Adams City Cab Company Auto Wrecking Company Morgan-Mack

Chimney Fire Burns at Nelson Home on Nineteenth Street

Firefighters were called to the W. C. Nelson residence at 545 Nineteenth Street after a chimney fire. Smoke entered some upstairs rooms but the blaze was confined to the chimney and caused no damage.

W. C. Nelson Nineteenth Street nBonce Iy

Shack Market Index Hits 75.2 on Saturday Trade

The Shack Market Index shows a 75.2 reading as trading sessions close on Saturday. Investors weigh steady gains across primary stocks and monitor energy sector movements amid mixed macro signals.

Plane Crash Kills KU Student Lowell Pronske

Lowell H. Pronske a 17 year old University of Kansas freshman engineering student was killed near Linn yesterday when a plane owned by his father Paul E. Pronske 46 Linn oil dealer plunged into a dive. The father also died in the crash. Both men were licensed pilots. The son a Delta Tau Delta pledge was home for the holidays. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with interment in Zion cemetery.

Lowell H. Pronske University of Kansas Linn Paul E. Pronske Pronske Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Lowell Pronske Nadine Pronske University of Colorado At Boulder A. G. Pronske Zion Lutheran Church W. G. Buel Zion Cemetery

Oil Stove Blast at Filling Station Injures Woman

Mrs. Clovis Lathrom sustained burns to the legs when an oil stove exploded at a filling station run by her husband at 646 Alabama street around 8 40 this morning. She alerted the fire department and firefighters used fog nozzles to extinguish the burning oil. glass cracked but no major damage occurred besides smoke staining inside the station.

Clovis Lathrom Alabama Street

Milk and Cream License Renewals Sought for 1946

The city sanitarian announces renewal notices for milk and cream licenses for 1946. W L Green reports slow response and appeals for cooperation to clear up this duty without further delay.

Sanitarian W. L. Green Green

Soldiers and Families Recount Postwar Movements Across Cities

Pvt John E Ewing arrived Manila December 18 and awaits orders to Japan. Sgt Herbert J O’Bryon discharged after 81 months in the Army Air Corps with 11 Pacific months. Seaman Harley Jay Yoder and Seaman Leater McClanahan return to duty aboard ships and Navy duty offices. Residents note Christmas visits, family ties, and midwestern roots as service members transition home or back to duty.

John E. Ewing Manila Japan Army Air Corps Cpl Kenneth Tuggle J. A. Tuggle Michigan Street Frankfort Germany Tuggle Boa Olathe Paola Herbert J. O'Bryon Leavenworth C. F. O’bryon Tennessee Street Pacific 494Th Liberty Memorial High School

City to Greet New Year With a General Closing

Lawrence will observe a general closing of stores offices and banks for New Year Day. The post office will have regular holiday hours with no deliveries in city or rural areas. Outgoing mail will be dispatched as usual and special delivery letters will be delivered. Restaurants operate on Sunday schedules.

Lawrence

Four Divorces Granted in Douglas County Court

Judge Hugh Means presided Saturday as four divorces were granted. Frank C. Topping was divorced from Mary H. Topping. Sybil M. Gregg was divorced from Harry Samuel Gregg. Glen H. Turner was divorced from Mark K. Turner. Roland I. Lee was divorced from Edith Lee. Two new actions were filed: Carolyn King vs Jesse King and Frances J. Sanders and Max C. Sanders.

Hugh Means Douglas County District Court Frank C. Topping Mary H. Topping Sybil M. Gregg Harry Samuel Gregg Glen H. Turner Mark K. Turner Roland I. Lee Edith Lee Carolyn King Jesse King Frances J. Sanders Max C. Sanders

Lawrence figures on radio program and lodge dance in town

Keith Davis, a Kansas graduate now in New York with the army, will appear on WREN's Pacific Serenade at 7:30 this evening. The Lawrence Elks lodge New Year’s Eve dance for members only starts at 9 with a seven piece Kansas City orchestra and entertainers. County officials plan fluorescent lamp purchases for the courthouse engineers office. Roy Flory will begin selling 1946 auto plates tomorrow at 8 to 4. Local police souvenirs from Pat Callahan arrive for Jim Messer and Henry Smith. Snowfall in Worden totals 18.1 inches in December with 1.28 inches of precipitation. yearly rainfall 45.82 inches. Journal-World to publish at 12:30 tomorrow for New Year’s Day.

Keith Davis Lawrence University of Kansas Wren Davis Alice Moncrieff Army New York Lawrence Lodge P.b.co. Elks Kansas City Jim Messer Henry Smith Police Department South Pacific Pat Callahan Red Cross Bacs Messer Journal-World Callahan Worden Walter Schwarz Granada Rollerdrome C.P Dave Gh Francis Paul Hamar Jimmy Moore Lake View Dougas County

Personal News Briefs From Lawrence Area

Mrs. R E Love visits Liberty with her parents. Mr. and Mrs Keith Baugh and son Gary Lee return from Goff for New Year with Baugh parents F D Miller. Mrs A A Carpenter of Protection back home after holidays with W H Quakenbush and Mildred Stringham. Reginald Strait and family return from Christmas in Neodesha with her father Dr George Kettner. Dr Kettner resident physician in Charity hospital New Orleans plans to return there after holidays. Capt Paul L Lonnecker his wife and baby visit mother and grandmother at 1104 N H and at J M Marks in Valley Falls. Lonnecker discharged, to join chemical firm in New Orleans. family to stay local until Feb 1. Lonnecker graduated KU spring 1941. wife Leela Belle Marks attended university Delta Gamma. Sgt William Lonnecker and wife return from honeymoon in New Orleans and Mobile, due in Lawrence by New Year.

R. E. Love Liberty Keith Baugh Gary Lee Goff Baugh F. D. Miller A. A. Carpenter Protection W. H. Quakenbush Mildred Stringham Reginald Strait Neodesha George Kettner Otto Kettner Tennessee Street Kettner Charity Hospital New Orleans Paul L. Lonnecker N.H J. M. Marks Valley Falls Lonnecker San Francisco Calif Officers Training School Captain Lonnecker K.U Leela Belle Marks University Delta Gamma Sorority William Lonnecker Mobile Lawrence

Market News at Year's End for U S Stocks and Commodities

Market summary notes irregular stock trading and narrow bond changes. Cotton and rye show demand with rye rising up to 34 cents. Wheat in Chicago steady or up slightly, corn unchanged, rye firm. Kansas City livestock scene is mentioned with price activity.

New York Chicago

New Year Notes From Lawrence and Nearby Hints of War Postwar Life

A Lawrence dispatch reflects mixed New Year sentiment with community events like a Policemen's Benefit Ball at the Community Building and a Granada midnight show. It notes holiday closures, postwar economic concerns, and local plans including a large housing gift to Kansas University, a new courthouse forecast, and coaching changes as the Jayhawkers prep for a busy season amid shortages and civic issues.

Cattle Hog and Sheep Prices Mixed on Market Report

The market shows cattle bids largely steady with some drops. veal calves and feeders steady, beef steers around 15.25 to 16.25 per cwt, heavy loads up to 17.50. Hogs mostly steady near ceiling, weights 143 to 570 pounds at 14.55 and higher. Sheep sales reach about 13.00 to 15.00 for choice lambs with ewes around 6.40.

Kansas City Ap-Usdai

Kansas City Livestock and Grain Prices End of Year Report

Markets show mixed cattle and hog moves with steers steady to down, heifers weak, and calves mixed. Wheat and corn futures hold near steady to higher as Kansas City grain and hay markets report several car lots and regional price ranges. alfalfa and prairie hay gains noted amid steady to strong demand.

Market reports and prices from local grain and poultry markets

The grain and poultry markets show prices for butterfat poultry hens and broilers, leghorn sprines and ducks, and various fowl categories. Regional market notes include Wall Street activity with mixed close for steels and metals and reference to the New York market and general trading conditions.

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Thanking Friends for Kindness

A brief note of gratitude thanks friends for their kindness. The author, expressing appreciation, notes support from Ms Attr and Robert Lee in this gesture.

Attr Robert Lee

Fragmentary Note of Thanks and Greetings

A brief personal message expresses thanks to Mary and friends for thoughtful support and blessings. The sender mentions gratitude for kindness and wishes well to recipients, with warm regards and hopeful sentiments.

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