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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1945
Page
4
The passage extols democratic freedom, sacrifice of patriots, and civic duty to support constitutional government. It praises respect for the flag and defense of the nation, asserting a united America cannot be defied and citing Isaiah 42 4 about judgment in the earth awaiting his law.
The opening of 1945 finds the Allied cause dominant across fields yet the war’s end not assured. Past disappointments temper optimism, but the twelve months just passed brought significant action improving the Allied outlook. The future remains uncertain, demanding continued sacrifice and endurance to reach peace.
Topeka reports sound proofing installed in representative hall aiming to quiet lobbyist noise this term. Officials hope the reduced din will let speakers be heard clearly and produce better work with less strain on staff, echoing gains seen in noisy industrial settings. The piece suggests further benefit from lawmakers speaking only when they have essential remarks.
A column links the right to work under Supreme Court rulings to labor minority vulnerability and union power. It contrasts federal decisions with workers’ leverage, and also recalls Von Rundstedt’s Bastogne setback as a strategic counterpoint. The piece notes local debt relief for Lawrence schools and Douglas County, plus Kansas’ record popcorn harvest.
The town debates ration stamp changes and administration trust as relatives of shortages worry over potential reductions. The piece notes public fear when authorized limits could tighten yet again, plus the complexity of shoe stamps amid diverse wear rates. It also lampoons poetization in government roles, joking about Archibald MacLeish and Gertrude Stein in labor or tax posts.
The text reports on Japanese and Allied actions around Leyte and Mindoro with quoted lines attributed to General Maseharu and a reference to MacArthur. It mirrors wartime press tone and fragmented OCR.
Fragmentary OCR notes quote Hitler officials touting long war length tied to German striking power and frontline setbacks. They claim Allied victory could be slowed as Nazi leaders push for better peace terms, while frontline officers doubt a decisive win.
Eddie Quilla and David Savidge ride a self built tandem at about 50 miles an hour down the steep 9000 foot Mt Rose road. They fear the bike could fail under the strain but call the thrill worth the danger. Mrs Quilla trails by car, monitoring speed for emergencies.
William Nerbach of Salt Lake City recounts hunting tale in which he says no shells were needed to kill a deer. He found a buck trapped, seized its antlers, and slashed its throat with a knife.
Lawrence merchants report better business in 1984 than 1938 and foresee optimism into 1935 despite a bleak mood in prior years. Elks ball welcomed New Year with a crowded gathering. University weather records note the hottest year in 66 years, while the coldest day hit February. Sheriff Hinkley reports 325 prisoners housed over the past year. Local weddings announced include Silas Spencer of Emporia to Newton Jerome of Lawrence on January 5 and Helen Brown of Perry to Jack Stephens of Osborne at Christmas.
The archive notes furniture moving to Reuter Schwarts Pipe Organ Companys pub HQ in Wilder. New officers elected by Seis. Many city offices closed as schools and Haskell operated on a five day week holiday due to fuel shortage. Kiwanis Rotary planned a friendly rain contest. Thirty three divorces granted in Douglas County last year. New Year ushered in with no arrests reported by Police James Monroe.
A fragment from a 19th century issue notes collectors busy with December accounts charged to husbands. It lists various travelers and visits, including Sidney Griggs’ trip to Kansas City, J. Petty and son returning from McMi as Ethel Luther’s departure for Mekberas to resume school, and multiple social calls among Topeka and nearby residents. It mentions trips to the Grand Canyon, California employment, and family visits, with several names and towns referenced in a brisk society-news style.
Douglas county closed 1944 with total bonded debt of 23700 after paying 27700 in 1943 and retiring general obligation bonds. Special improvement bonds for streets and sewers fell to 16700, funded by property assessments, while a road and bridge equipment sinking fund held 82455 with 6517 still outstanding for machinery. Interest amounted to 1140.69, split 725.67 for general obligation and 415.02 for special assessment bonds.
A compact OCR read of a crossword fill with numbered horizontal and vertical clues. Entries include military references, place names, measurements, and common words such as before lyric poem and behold. The fragment shows partial clue formatting and incomplete terms from both directions.
The provided OCR snippet shows mixed language tags and partial terms like International language, Negative, Senior ab, Toward, Folding bed, Head covering, Frozen water. It reads as a glossary fragment with incomplete entries and orphaned numbers, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable entities.
Edward Swain awakens in Henry Randall's Williamsburg home to a sunlit April morning. He recalls a Tuscarora captivity dream and faces memory of Governor Spotswood's removal of his deputy treasurer appointment tied to his failed House of Burgesses speech and mounting colonial tensions over slave import duties.
Fragments indicate paving material shortages and construction hurdles hindered city projects. References to street repairs on likely avenues and a basement remodel in the Community building reveal funding gaps, with city trucks aiding Boy Scouts in waste paper collection and a $2,000 contribution toward riverbank eatike construction along the Kaw in North laweniea west of the bridge.
Ida King Bailey born October 14 1867 in St Joseph Missouri lived in St Jo Wyoming Leadville and Scott City before homesteading in Kansas. She and Nathan Hunt Bailey built a large cattle ranch later moved to Lawrence to educate their three children and resided there for 42 years. She was active in the Women’s Relief Corps Presbyterian church Lawrence Flower Club Quivira Club and local women’s clubs. Surviving are two daughters Dr Beulah L Brown Bonnie Deane Vaughn a son Reginald K Bailey three grandsons and three great grandchildren.
Fragmentary listing details KMBC WDAF WREN and other stations with musical variety shows news segments and theater programs. Entries include Johnny Presents Big Town Gracie Fields and Dick Haymes plus a 1 1/2 hour block for Theater and Band performances.
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