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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1947
Page
4
The excerpt critiques the British white paper on national foundations and Attlee's working pattern. It argues the Labour government reversed initial aims, promises more effort now with leaner aims, and seeks to restore the foundations of rational life, admitting foundational disarray.
Democrats celebrate Jackson Day dinners as fundraisers linked to political campaigning. The piece notes Washington’s nonpartisan stance in contrast with modern partisan use, and traces Democratic roots to Jefferson while criticizing drift toward later Democratic programs.
The government unveils a drastic export production program aiming to raise output above pre war levels, with shorter hours and forced industrial conformity to fund a £1.4 billion postwar refiscal. It calls for strict import controls and a larger labor pool, including displaced European workers, while Britons seek emigration abroad amid economic strain. Richmond, Va. GP David F. LaPrade earns tag as Information man. grass fires at Haskell Institute and Tennesseer Street area extinguished by city firefighters.
Radio programs listed across KMBO KMNC and affiliated stations run through Saturday and Sunday evenings with hosts including Rob Burne Monroe Truth Consequences and Charlie McCarthy. Community items note electors and meetings, the World Day of Prayer at First Methodist, and a Baker pledges program involving teachers and parents alongside Girl Scouts fundraising.
Jed Starkey discusses a planned approach to a subject on refinement and finesse. He mentions policy and broadcasting races, a large volume of letters and phone calls, and notes only one instance approved by his historian.
President Truman argues that further American relief funding is essential for liberated European nations, marking a continuation beyond UNRRA. He notes UNRRA’s partial completion and delays, but insists direct American aid will be better tracked, timely, and tailored to remaining needs, with no loss of public support.
The piece reflects on Washingtons warnings against entangling alliances with Europe, noting that while his guidance was apt for his era, evolving conditions require new approaches. It argues that modern treaties and entanglements are not backed by the same confident belief once given to his counsel.
The Allies announced the dissolution of Prussia and major reductions in forces in the western zone. It is unclear if the latter followed the former, and Soviet troops may stay until their role ends. A publicity sheet notes the U S has not suffered war, while Civil War echoes appear in Europe.
Twenty five years ago the town announces Corrine High’s engagement to Robert Oyler son of G E Oyler and Mrs Oyler. Mrs John Wise of Greenville Illinois visits Brass W Atkinson at their home. Claribel Lupton Nan Armstrong plan ten days in Kansas City. J C Pippert Baldwin visits daughter. Esther May born to Bert Foster and Orin Cooper.
Forty years ago Mrs Peter Weeke returned from Kansas City where Kath Kring of Baldwin attended her daughter and John A Walter married. Bob Whitcomb traveled to Del this afternoon for a hunting promance. They will make their home at 825 Ohio Street. Mildred is visiting in Kansas City with Harlan Russell and family. Kansas City announces the birth of a daughter to Mrs W W Decker. Mrs Russell visits Mr and Mrs Mills Ethel Keeler. Charles Decker and Mrs Charles Noble are residents of Pine. A boy was injured at a crossing when struck by Dicker’s carriage. Mrs Daniel Wade of Eudora is store.
In a fragmented report Ell i Arnell former Georgia governor is said to have been offered a second federal post but shows little interest. He is currently without a job, has written a book drawing some notice, and is on a lecture tour. Publicity for a Lawrence appearance was handled by a publisher. The arrangement may boost all three parties involved. Winter still shows staying power in the east with lingering scenery.
The Emporia Gazette notes 367 unlocked doors found during nocturnal police rounds last year, including banks, a practice seen as inviting petty theft. The Pittsburgh Headlight and Topeka State Journal comment on lawmakers trailing behind and the budget debate in Kansas.
A satirical column notes three U S army officers deployed to Peiping to teach laundry operation, mocks Sing Lee’s shop, and ridicules neighborly prying. An Indiana artist suffers a broken shoulder blade when a tree falls during a storm. The piece questions propriety and personal business.
North Miami reporter profiles Capt Roman Proske renowned wild animal trainer who says he can make a tiger “mama” by manipulating its jaws. He runs a tiger farm in North Miami, raises cubs, and criticizes circus acts for training through fear while detailing his dangerous, solitary methods and philosophy of trust with animals.
On February 22 in Philadelphia John Laporte, 21, fought off two thugs and saved his wrist watch and a wallet containing $11 by tossing them into a snowbank. Police recovered the items after the assailants fled.
A 1947 Caxton Printers Idaho publication presents a moving drama about six years in Stevenson life. It centers on his inaction during General Gordon’s Khartoum massacre and his courageous resistance against German efforts to seize Samoa.
A cryptic crossword style prompt lists numerous clues and partial words about a Mississippi governor and related terms. It includes labeled numbers, foreign words, and abbreviations, inviting solution for a themed grid or glossary.
Reports claim blessed events occurred in a rocky grotto where Revinas, a mighty female Kodiak bear, may have cubs as spring nears. Tegan heard muffled sounds from the cavern and estimates two cubs, though confirmation awaits the end of hibernation around April 1.
North Lawrence Christian Church Seventh and Elm holds morning worship at 8.3 and evening services. Pastor Robert Ferien and choir lead. Thursday prayer and practice are scheduled with notices for attendees at Saint Shankill church and nearby parishes.
Regular meeting of the Lawrence association of the underwriters focused on a local Life Insurance Week during the week of March 3. John Cox presided and will speak to service clubs and students while film and color booklet will be distributed. Six die in Nevada house fire. Betty Graham and her five children perish, husband Charles critically burned.
Edna Jagars daughter of Abraham and Mary Eberhard born February 1871 near Midland Douglas county Kangay moved to Jefferson county married W C Jagars Topeka in December 1910 died February 9 1947 at the old home place funeral from the Pentecostal church in Topeka survived by step daughter Mrs Bessie Becker of Topeka and teners Emma Eberhard and Mrs Ethel Wilbur of the old home address and one brother William Eberhard of Lawrence.
Mr and Mrs Burl Maxwell and others travel to Exeter Nebraska to visit relatives and return Sunday. Invitations issued for a February 28 afternoon reception at the Burell home. Mr and Mrs All derdice plan to move to Coldwater March first. Francis Crail and family celebrate anniversaries with Mrs Crall and Mr Frever noted. About one hundred attended the Baldwin Cooperative Creamery annual dinner and meeting at Fellowship Hall with Douglas County agent presenting moving picture reels. President A D Van Tries presided and elected two directors for three year terms.
I describe hosting the Corn Crib Carnival at five in the morning on KMBC FM. I note listeners mostly rural folks who relate to country themes, with stories of cows, farmers, and a milk shed audience while recalling humorous, reflective lines about life and faith.
A compact note on enjoying the daily Too Late to Classify column in the morning reads. The phrase captures the simple pleasure of flipping through a familiar, lighthearted section that offers quick, witty observations.
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