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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1947

Page

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Britons Warned Of Grim Future Must Forget Leisure

London reports a Labour government white paper titled A Working Pattern for the Nation warns Britons to boost production or threaten the foundations of national life. It outlines measures to increase coal output, rationing, and exemptions for miners to expand industrial activity, amid fuel shortages and wartime pressures.

London Labor Party Formica Nersase Ati Re Taitane Mura

Nine Candidates Enter Field For Three School Posts

Nine candidates join the race for three school board seats. Mrs. Carmitt Clark of 843 Indian Street filed a candidacy, Mrs. Maxine Radcliffe of 21 Winona Street announced, and Harold Fisher notes registration rising as voters prepare for a $200,000 funding measure. The money funds Margaret Mulvance Morgan Hall in memory of Mrs. Morgan’s wife who died in 1942.

Revuttiran Shatratch Board of Education Carmitt Clark Indian Street Chance ¢ Education UN Shark Profe Clark EU. Secroinry Dow Ment Women Shol Board Maxine Radciffe Winona Street Harold Fisher Washburn Stoller Margaret Muivance Morgan Hall Mr. Morgan

Prussia to be dissolved as heart of militarism in Germany

General McNarney announced that the Allied control council agreed to dissolve Prussia the historic core of German militarism. He said Germany must remain under occupation 11 to 15 years to ensure world security and that Prussia would be broken into occupation zones. The plan follows prior German unification and later division under Allied supervision. The council meets February 25 to consider the remaining report portion and U S Army Air Force representative McNarney will be succeeded by Lt Gen Lucius D Clay.

Prussia Germany Farlin Joseph T. McNarney Kin Lant Berlin Allied Control Council Iaw McNarney Otto von Bismarck Adolf Hitler Third Reich Vassily Sakalovsky Kuseia Councl Moscow McNarnay General McNarney U. S. Army Air Force US. Military Staff Committee Deouty Lucius D. Clay Los Angeles Corp Baetes Dawrtowr Price Aj Arevel Queen Ievere Alvin Diay Sultant Flaming de Borhard

Flood control crisis leaves many dead and uproar in town

Amid heavy floods a formal dinner at the Popeka Chamber of Commerce drew officials and residents as critics denounced response measures. General Pick and state leaders urged coordinated action after a major river basin plan sparked fierce local opposition and calls for stronger federal support.

Tineka Taramatin Peer Greogenert Fireseen Kaw Lewis V Pek Motesuey Popeka Chamber Coreneper Porter Arny Enigreer Turtle Creek I General Pick Chiage Iphansas Nebraska Missouri Asin Tetersiey Earks Tan Interaeency Committee Jensen Kansas Dan Oenders Fred Howe Morris

Meeting Change at Plymouth Church for Thursday

The Plymouth church meeting time shifts due to a necessary place change. The Congregational church at Cretend of ar dhe First Methoedtet will host the event with Daniel C. Peting, pastor of Baptist Temple in Philadelphia, as speaker.

Hare Plymouth Church Tipon Daniel c Peting Baptist Temp Philadelphia

Truman asks Congress for 350 million relief aid for liberated peoples

President Truman urged Congress to approve 350 million dollars for relief to liberated countries as UNRRA winds down. He warned that aid is essential to prevent hunger, disease, and chaos, calling for swift action to sustain gains and help occupied areas recover. The call references UNRRA operations ending in March and stress on humanitarian duties and U.S. leadership.

Washington Truman Congress Eur Weil Aergg Trumzs Tive United States Tee

Chinese protest urged against Russian troops in Manchuria

A PA delegation representing North China provinces urged the government to protest foreign troop presence in Chinese territory. They demanded immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from the port of Dagran and insisted on the return of industrial equipment removed from Manchuria.

Nanking North China Dagrin Manchuna

Changes in Courts Martial Proposals Promised

Washington lawmakers promise speedy action on reforms to military justice. Army proposals aim to legalize GI appointments to courts martial, end mandatory death or life sentences for assault, and shield martial from high ranking pressure. Subcommittee chair Elston backs quickly pushing Congress to adopt the recommendations from a critical prior review.

Washington Feb House Armed Services Com Imiliew Patterson War Department Ston Ervices Sharpv House Elston Congress

Senate debates education bill for teachers retirement benefits

In Topeka February 21 an education committee bill proposes changing teacher retirement benefits from one dollar per month per year of service to two dollars after 1841. The measure caps annual benefits and requires publication of public funds receipts and expenditures. Other items include gas tax fund sharing, a joint legislative committee to inspect state offices, and a proposal to merge the Kansas highway patrol with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Topeka State Senate Education Committee Pasr Senate Sccial Welfare Board Ren Bers Owhan Taw Thehouse House Lawrence W. Mahon Yates Center Sen Rosa W W. Coleman State Commission of Tion Aid Revenue Kansas Highway Patrol Kansas Bureau of Investigation Aull George Templar Arkansas City Frank Carlson

Cold air on the way to Kansas in weekend forecast

Topeka reports lower temperatures forecast for Saturday with skies clouding tonight in the northeast. Sizable drop to the lower thirties expected after highs near 50s, with clearing Sunday as ice forms and cold settles in. Vermont Cotterville note aside. Topeka Airport logged a 10 degree low and Truman signs WWII veterans insurance reinstatement bill.

Topeka Kansas S. D. Flora Flora Fiera Cotterville Atate Truman Bill Washington Veterans Administration

Jayhawker Campus Painted After Aggie Victory

Students from Kansas State allegedly painted University of Kansas buildings after KU’s 45 44 win over Kansas State in Manhattan. The Uncle Jimmy Green statue, Hoch auditorium and Greek houses were smeared with red blue and yellow paint, with scores and taunts visible. Cleaning crews and sorority members acted quickly as both campuses prepared for Washington Birthday holiday.

Kansas State Lawrence K.L Jayhawkers Manhattan Washington Jimmy Green Law Building Green Hall Ch! Omega Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Silo Tech Gamma Phi Beta K.U Kansas State Istuden Jimmy

Good Government Under A Manager In Lawrence Debate

Fred Stein president of the Atchison Chamber of Commerce urged Lawrence to consider adopting a city manager form after citing Atchison’s 25 years under manager council government. He praised efficiency and warned of risks without honesty, noting tax relief and unity achieved in Atchison while stressing voter vigilance and public support for managerial governance.

Fred Stein Atchison Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Lawrence League of Women Voters Stein Atchison Archiser Arc Lawrence Atchison Grverie Russel Stain Couns F. A. Russell Laa Russell C. BR. Russell Carl Kreider League Chamber of Commerce

Snow delays United Nations session in Albany background

Snow forced postponement of a United Nations Security Council meeting set for East Coast time. The debate centered on British charges against Albania over a mine detonation that killed sailors from Royal Navy destroyers near Corfu last October 22, with UK officials opposing a Colombo plan proposal and Albania blamed for the incident.

Lake Sivrees Nmi United Nationa Counsil Ao Nm East Albania Great Britain Dntetuot Court of Justice Dt Sennen Corfuchanme Alexander

Plan New Measure Lets First Class Cities Consider Manager Government

Representative Charles Stenamiennved announced that a House bill, introduced by EL PL Abels, would permit first class cities with a commission form of government to hold special elections to switch to a manager form. The measure, supported by Lawrence Charter of Commerce delegates including RC Rankin and Robert Hargart, could require a city election to adopt the change. The bill passed the House yesterday and moves to the Senate for approval.

Charles House Esterday

Seeks Council Seat Over Beaman Fifth Ward Candidate

Harold Fisher city clerk announced 1121 New Street filed today as a Republican candidate for the fifth seat. Beaman was nominated by petition signed by fifth ward supporters. Beaman, a radio shop proprietor, is married with two daughters and a Kiwanis member.

Beaman New Street Harold Fisher Fisher Fifth Ward Beantan The Kiwanis

Parliamentary Sessions Opened in South Africa

Capetown South Africa Feb 21 King George VI opened the ninth parliamentary session of the Union of South Africa urging peace based on freedom and justice in a throne speech to Jagishitors. Raid in Leavenworth Kansas Feb 21 officers seized whiskey from five taverns and arrested one person under Acting Chief John Giese.

Capetown South Africa George VI Union of South Africa Leavenworth Teavenworth Kan Asive John Giese Leavenworth

Student U N Will Debate Tomorrow At Conference

More than 200 University of Koreas students will debate four questions at a Student Nations conference on atomic energy disarmament and world policy. Delegates from 35 nations will be led by Richard OS Hawking of the University of Kansas as they present views, research, and national policies to the general assembly tomorrow.

University of Koreas Nationa Atomic Energy anco-Spain United States Russia International Relations Club U.N Kansas City University Univer. of Kansas Richard OS. Hawking Edgevale Wirg International Ile Tomore Row Hawkinson

Seaplanes Seek Clearer Picture Over Victoria Land

Air from Mt Olympus on Feb 20 reports 11 and 18 hour flights by two silvery Douglas transports. They conducted long exploratory missions south of Little America into Victoria land seeking a clearer view of mountains and high plateaus. One plane suffered heavy combat and landed totaled. the other completed its flight. Rear Adm. Cruzen at McMurdo planned immediate return to Little America.

Mt. Olympus Dekaved Douglas Little America Victoria Land Richard Cruzen McMurdo

Returned Liquor Stamp Report by Mrs Florence Teterson

Mrs Florence Teterson of 522 North Seventh Street said she recently returned her Federal retail liquor tax stamp to the Internal Revenue Collector in Wichita after January 17 when Kansas stamp holders were listed by the Federal government.

Florence Teterson North Seventh Street Internal Revenue Wichita Kansas

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