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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1946
Page
4
The piece discusses inflation pressures and wage demands, noting how higher wages paired with rising living costs could fuel a continued inflation spiral. It cites President and policy discussions, warning government actions may create new problems while wages and costs drive labor tensions.
Army authorities agree after months of pressure to send families of occupation forces overseas starting about the first of next year. Commentators note such postings may be unpopular with families, but living conditions in stationed countries are unlikely to improve soon. The piece argues for a standing army unit kept ready for service, with families remaining at home.
A Senate committee weighs Paul Pauley’s role amid Teapot Dome memory and oil fund pressure. Secretary Tech testifies Pauley asked for favors from him, suggesting oil contributors might gain if President Truman’s nominee is confirmed.
The Fort Scott Tribune mocks the move to switch from UNO to UN, preferring UNO for the United Nations goal. It notes the Spanish word for one may suit the symbol better than the Anglo Saxon prefix. A business forecast foresees growth in auto trailer industry and Americans remaining restless. Labor bill passage seems likely, with unions trying to limit teeth in the measure.
Randolph Carpenter district attorney of Kansas complained after a Wichita federal court experience that juries are too lenient. He said jurors often vote not guilty despite strong evidence, urging discussion on reform while praising the overall jury system as superior to European courts.
A French radio station aired a fictional atomic bombardment of naval ships causing crowd panic and a day of calm needed to undo the misbeliefs. The incident echoes the Orson Welles Mars invasion scare and highlights radio’s powerful, sometimes dangerous, influence.
Chicago Tribune reports two Electro-Motive workers vow to head a back-to-work march as 2,000 CLO United Auto Workers pickets block entry at the La Grange facility. Fly ing squads from Farm Equipment Workers and Electrical Workers join, with army trucks barred from crossing lines.
The writer recalls Ernest Marc hal, a wartime hero of Helcium, who aided them during the end of World War I in Brussels and later guided them through danger. He is praised for daring rescue on occupied Belgium lines, receiving a royal decoration, and for his steadfast belief Belgium will recover with better planning and national spirit.
Lawrence airport tester William J. Cummings earned a commercial pilot license after nearly two years of flying. Mrs Carter Harrison hosted a Persian lunch for 24 guests. Juanita Johnson engaged to Jesse Jackson of Butler Missouri. Births announced for a son at Lawrence Memorial Hospital born this morning and Betty Jane born to Mee Manald and family. Rita Wilson, daughter, moved here from Liberal. Seltram formerly Miss Martha Meade, daughter of I. J. Meade, noted. A. Allerton family welcomed a son born Wednesday.
Twenty five years ago wholesale egg prices dropped five cents a dozen, with first grade eggs down to 31 cents. The Merchant's Short Course at the University opened with lectures on window trimming and design, while local residents and visitors are noted. Theaters feature Jack Holt in Held by the Enemy and Mary Miles Minter in All Souls Eve.
Forty years ago M Z May of Perry visited town. L Newhouse and Andrew Christianson attended a Topeka reception hosted by Robert Pierre. Mrs W C Patterson and sister Mrs C H Tucker saw Ren Hur in Shananr City. H F Maxfield of Joppa MI visited sister Mrs A B Carter. Augusta Wevermuller hosted the Happy Home club for her birthday. Susie Lysinger and Flake E Downs wed in Topeka last night.
A fragmentary opinion piece questions whether a moral basis for peace exists anywhere and whether the atomic bomb could have been demonstrated without civilian loss. It argues for global control of nuclear arms, abolishing war, and critiques calls for peacetime conscription as naive.
Readers confront U S policy on armament and war ethics, questioning loans for foreign arms, treaties, and neutrality. Critique targets Roosevelt era decisions, Japan and Russia actions, and the impact on national prestige, urging a return to humility and a contrite heart.
A scrambled list of crossword style clues with horizontal and vertical entries. The page presents numbered hints for words such as group of three demigod or bone, ventile equivalents, and various abbreviations including ab and av. The reader is invited to fill the grid with matching terms from the clues.
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A Washington report claims the OPA faces doom as Republicans push to extend or end agency powers. The piece notes presidential opposition, Democratic blockades in Congress, and a House exhibit showing OPA pricing and wartime controls. It mentions political figures and potential shifts in leadership amid ongoing inflation debates.
United States and Russia reported a joint framework agreement to aid Korea in forming a provisional government. A conference failed to produce final decisions after three weeks of talks, with no official declaration on Korea's political future.
Dr. Voskuil of the University of Eisen mineral studies warns that U S oil supply struggles to keep pace with wartime demand. Prewar petroleum accounted for about 34 percent of fuel energy, with the United States using six percent of world oil output. He notes the temporary shortage stemmed from invasion needs and stresses the need to view a shrinking supply as a long term issue. He advocates exploring alternatives such as natural gas, shale in the Rockies and Alberta tar sands, and domestic sources to prevent a broader crisis.
The Lawrence Flower club reported 18 cases amounting to about 900 cans of food collected for war relief. The cans were shipped Monday to a relief collection station. Irving Bratton led the committee with support from Mrs. Fred Vanice and Mrs. Robert Langley. Contributions came from the Women's City club Mother’s League Celibrerettes and South Side Reading club plus individuals. The box factory supplied shipping cartons and a labby reception for gifts, while WREN helped with daily transport to the station.
Baldwin Rotary club heard Dean Jones speak on Conservation of Water at theWine Room. Mrs. W. D. Wisel and Mrs. Lonnie Adrianee hosted guests in their home. Funeral services were held for Miss T. B. Talbot’s mother Mrs. T. B. Talbot. Seaman Leitaker returned from naval duty in Chicago for a five day visit.
Curtis visited Baldwin last Friday en route to Topeka while Harold Hunter drove to fetch them home. Mrs Effie R. Park died in Lawrence Memorial hospital after a long illness, with services in Olathe and burial in the family mausoleum. Burt Maxwell to lead Topeka district for Diversey in Chicago training. Rev Clayton Pittman spoke at the First Methodist Ov Brook meeting. Marjorie Woodman, Baker alumna, visited Zeta Tau Alpha at Baker. Katherine Dean of Topeka spent the weekend in Baldwin at the Tri Melia house.
Radio listings show WDAF WREN KMBC KFK U L and others broadcasting a dense lineup for Thursday evening February 7 including music hall talks news weather and comedy. Notable acts include Jack Haley Betsy Ford and Tony Pastor orchestras with orchestras in multiple segments.
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