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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1946
Page
4
A partially legible newspaper fragment mentions pricing and postal details and lists associated press credits. It references Lawrence, Kansas, and includes an interjected biblical verse from John 1:5 about light and darkness. The text is fragmentary with obscured names and dates.
The navy shows lingering doubt about whether the first atomic bomb will finish off the damaged vessels. Plans assume limits to atomic fire power. Work on the new dreadnought Kentucky is delayed to allow structural changes after test results. Designers and engineers face an uncomfortable position as future fighting ships are reassessed.
Secretary Ickes explains severance from the cabinet while not ruling out future statements or actions. The administration may downplay the event, but Ickes is expected to respond again, promising silence at moments when it would be wise to stay quiet.
Capper and Hope of Kansas push a bill to drop aliens from population counts used for congressional apportionment. They argue current methods overrepresent nonvoters and noncitizens. Only about six seats might shift, with New York New Jersey and California losing representatives while others gain slightly.
Alvin S. McCoy of the Kansas City Star reports a west Kansas tour where government claims about the shelterbelt decade ago appear exaggerated. He notes meager results where trees can grow, contrasting public hype with practical gains and calling for record simplification and clearer wartime data than sprawling archives.
A Missouri legislator warns against rushing to accept federal funds via matching programs, recalling early New Deal projects that led to local debt. He notes towns can tax themselves into bankruptcy to obtain federal money, and that national debt grows from such practices. The piece also mentions Republican opposition to Pavley’s navy undersecretary nom and a clash within GOP over support. Eight hundred U.S. visitors in Calcutta faced bricks during city unrest, highlighting volatile authorities and mob clashes abroad.
The tugboat strike in New York has concluded with the issues to be settled by arbitration. The administration has boosted the term butterfingers from reproach to endearment, redefining the public tone around the dispute.
In Sadness and Pity Salina a0. so Hays forecasts a federal court roam to create a term in Salina. The piece notes Salina has no court term for years while a judge once said lawyers avoid trials there, preferring riverside sites. It hints Hays may push for a museum site using relics of frontier marshal lore.
A mixed dispatch from The Hague quotes Prime Minister Schermerhorn on postwar Holland shortages and import needs, including food, clothing, machinery, and transport, plus press freedom. Separate items report Judge Bartley ordering a 20 day cooling off period for divorces in Joliet, and Buenos Aires coverage where Peron accuses Braden of leading a vast covert network and alleges Nazi ties. Cooke denies government dealings with Nazis and cites diplomacy.
Several Lawrence churches plan a Sunday morning union service at the Granada theater to conserve coal amid a fuel shortage, with no evening services. Ice skating on streets near the high school reflects severe wintry conditions. Births announced include Katherine Kennedy to Ralph and Mae Brass and John Edward Holliday to Mr. and Mrs. John Holliday. Engagements and marriages are noted for Hazel Irene Gregg and Merle Pearce, and Mary Jule Shipman of Chicago wed Charles Stough of Lawrence.
Twenty five years ago the former heavyweight champion Jesswierd announced he would relocate to Los Angeles to farm and train as a prize fighter. He stated he plans to live in California and pursue boxing in a new chapter of his career.
Forty years ago local gas company managers plan to spend 40000 on extensive improvements this year. Dan Bates returns from a visit to Thomas Oklahoma. Bryde and children spend weekend in Kansas City with relatives. Mrs Frank Horper, guest of Louise Honper, returns home. Mr and Mrs Harry Oakes of Palmyra township visit Fry. Jacob Shine family returns from Long Beach California after Barker surprise party. Belle Pontius hosts a raggle at her Kan home.
North Lawrence residents hosted a Saturday dinner for Raymond Pine's birthday and bid farewell to Carl Bushey and his family who moved to Parsons. Carl accepted a district auditor post with Kansas Electric Power Co. in Parsons. Mrs. C. F. Braton entered Topeka’s P B A hospital for observation. Captain Kenneth Forney returned from Hot Springs Ark. Attendees for the PTA study group at the high school included Mrs Walter Helstrom Mrs Dwight Kunkle Mrs Ernest Wilson Mrs Jgret Skinner and Mrs Richard Schelthorn. Mr and Mrs H W Lipp and daughters Ida Jean Connie attended the wedding of Ferm Lipp to Robert Bruce at Calvary Baptist Church followed by a turkey dinner at the bride and groom's home. Capt and Mrs Kenneth Forney and Mrs John McGinnis were guests.
Washington, Feb 15. The OPA announced that seasonal rental units will again be exempt from rent control this year. The exemption extends the summer 1945 policy and covers the period June 1 to September 30.
Russell Reeder of Plattsburg transacted business in Lasul this week. Valley Falls Chapter Ch of P B U visited Baldwin to honor former member Mrs Orlandy Sample with a luncheon. Attendees included Dr Sample and Miss Elizabeth Leach along with numerous Valley Falls residents and Baldwin guests. The day fostered plans for an annual reunion and other social updates followed.
A dense roster lists WDAF WIAF KMBC WREN and many others with flourishes of shows, host names, and times. Stations such as KMBC WDAF WREN WAP and WDAP present a kaleidoscope of musicals dramas and variety acts across mornings afternoons and late nights.
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