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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
4
The fragment cites Jesus withdrawing into the wilderness to pray referencing Luke chapter six verse sixteen. It notes a Thursday January six and mentions the act of prayer alone. The text presents a biblical quotation style without additional context or events.
President Truman presented a broad program to congress renewing unreached recommendations. The 80th Congress, with many Democrats, rejected many requests while signaling tax increases and business pressure. The message is seen as a watered down new deal and a test of whether measures meet stated goals.
Kansas revenue reports show a sharp rise in taxes and fees with total state income surpassing 80 million dollars from all sources. The 1947 figure is just over 9 million, marking a year to year increase of more than 21 million. Officials caution future appropriations may raise totals further when legislature reviews agency demands.
The text argues that peace talk in China is driven by the nationalist government while the communists have not replied to overtures. It suggests the communists will portray the nationalists as seeking terms and questions the feasibility of a coalition government. It notes Maoist prospects after military gains and doubts any shared ideology.
The Omaha World Herald notes that whether West Coast labor leader Harry Bridges is a communist is beside the point. It says Bridges has shifted stances with the war, from opposing shipping turmoil to backing a permanent we-strike pledge, and has been described as militant again amid U.S. friction. It cites walkouts and harassment of shipping as evidence.
The piece notes labor interests with congressional backing push to restore a one sided Wagner Act. It argues past law occasionally harmed employers and the public and proposes curbing injustices. It asserts states maintain rights to protect citizens and that a state closed shop ruling could bolster that power.
Leonard M. Leonard argues that the small No opinion segment in polls reveals how pollsters chase data to earn their living. He says avoiding every issue eases pain, lowers blood pressure, and aids sleep, while local storm news from eastern Kansas highlights ongoing winter drifts and travel disruptions.
A dense listing of WDAF KMBC KCMO and other stations for Thursday evening. Items feature program names and host lines such as John Wagaman, Abbot and Costello, Jo Stafford, Dorothy Lamour, Jimmy Durante, and Fred Waring. Broadcasts span 6 to 10 pm with varied genres including comedy, drama, music, and a late-night theatre show.
Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s prime minister and a famed orator, is poised to influence world affairs by forging an Asian bloc to curb imperialism and foster regional peace. He envisions a cooperative East facing Western dominance and has invited fourteen eastern nations to an Allahabad conference to discuss Indonesia’s crisis and regional security. Paul D. Haney, former Kansas health official, visited Lawrence to discuss Kaw River pollution testing with the U S Public Health Service.
The article notes Charles Banning will become sheriff succeeding Fred Vogier, Milton Beach will take the county term succeeding Charles Singer, and Frank Ne Keeroan will become county sheriff following L. Black’s term. Governor Payne Ratner inauguration will include Rev M Jee Sorey.
Forty years ago the city council adopted an ordinance fixing monthly salaries for hose cart and hook and ladder drivers at 60 dollars and substitute drivers at 50 dollars. Other items include street grading requests and parish aid entertainment events.
Samuel 8 Pettengill reviews a proposal led by University of Chicago President Robert L Hutchins for a world government with a world army a global tax system and redrawn borders. The piece questions voting mechanics population representation and the risk of national armies being subsumed under a world force.
A reader asks the proper etiquette for announcing interments in obituary columns, notifying relatives, and inviting attendance. Advice covers full names, ranks, dates and places of death, how to issue invitations, proper sympathy notes, and handling flowers, acknowledgments, and official courtesy at graveside services, with examples from typical letters and Q&A replies.
The piece discusses how U S representation abroad could dilute citizen influence unless reform aligns voting with population. It questions classed global roles, echoes Eleanor Roosevelt’s World Bill of Rights concerns, and cites Hoover and Gibson on risks to national governance and enduring peace.
Sunday dinners, New Year celebrations, and holiday guest lists across Eudora households involve Rev J C Willard, Eugene Westerhouse, the Weasterhouses, the Amose Westerhouse Jr family, the Lawsons, and many others. Included are visitors from Lawrence and Kansas City, a golden wedding anniversary in Emporia, and multiple local gatherings with dinners and birthdays.
Mrs Mabel W Taylor visited sister Mrs Etta Mitchell in Tola Mires Bertha Gentry traveled to Kansas City to see granddaughter Connie Stanley ill but recovering slowly Local callers at the Clarks Springer home included Gene Van Hoesen from Colorado Springs and Leonard Hills A planning meeting for the Sunflower 4 H program was held with Marguerite Goff Velma Wiley and Freddie Witley attending The Minervian club scheduled to meet January 13 at 1308 Ohio Street with hostess Mrs Christy Springer Roll call featured a historical placer Vivian Hills soloed at an Eastern Star installation in Kansas City The Riverside home demonstration unit prepared 1949 program with officers Doris Richardson Mary Springer Marguerite Goff Mildred Kampschroeder Magdalena Husted Mr and Mrs Melvin Goff Ward and Anne drove to Topeka to see Oklahoma New Year Eve watch party hosted by Charles Springer and family included Christy Springer Louise Roberta Billy Thompson and William Springer family members.
The Sunflower 4 H cooking clans gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Elmer Htusted's home for the first session of January. General instructions were given and measuring cups tested. Meetings will continue Saturdays with two members each month performing a baking demonstration and two preparing a beverage. Participants included Velma Wiley, Helen Koehler, Cara Lee Goins, Freddie Wiley, Judy Ericson, Mary Margaret Ericson, Anna Way, Anne Goff, Evelyn Murray, Myron Murray, and Margarrite Goff. The school week began with improvements including new fluorescent lights installed at the school.
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