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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1948
Page
5
A Kansas farmer raises 25 colorful peacocks after hail losses, selling for 25 to 40 dollars each. The piece notes peacocks as zoological interest and potential food, with zoos and private estates as buyers. It also touches on economic commentary about prices, dollars, and wartime publishing.
The president debates a lean toward corporate tax increases and lower brackets while preserving near current revenue. He may adjust plans to appease voters, balancing spending from the New Deal era with electoral pressures as the campaign nears.
City council reviews amendments to add areas to existing voting precincts or create new ones before the city primary. Precinct lines may be revised to ease casting and counting. Newly added areas require residents to register ahead of voting dates for later general elections.
An army chaplain argues that soldiers care little for war aims beyond loyalty to comrades and unit pride. He finds morale rises from team spirit and routine duties rather than lofty motives, detailing how indoctrination and immediate concerns shape actions in combat.
Officials probing an undercover New York to Palestine TNT shipment say the case is not solved as authorities move slowly. They warn that powerful interests are fanning the war and hindering US and UN efforts to halt the conflict while packing-case breaks hint at broader covert activity.
Beverly Mass Davis engages Jean Grey Davis to John Robert Miller of Lawrence. Frances Miller to Conant Hula of Ottawa. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Duahl announce a daughter January 4. Plovas of Worden and W Being of Lawrence celebrate forty ninth anniversary. Pendleton departs for Shattuck Military Academy. Bartelder to Mattoon, Ill. with daughter Mrs Reynolds visiting.
Major and Mrs. Harold Burdick and Robert left for Virginia where he will report to Camp Eustis. A Rookie Club gathering at Genevieve Newby’s home featured Lena Simpson, Harold Drennon, Ruth Ellis and others. Post office staff and families planned a Holloway’s Hall evening with a cake walk, Orphe Harding reading, Kate Caldwell piano. Entertainment committee chaired by J. S. Akers included Carl Hungzicker and Wilfred McClan.
Fort y years ago an announcement of the marriage teast September of judge Fe T Rub ing. Lawrence and Mies Ada Fisher i Obin, cathe As a surprise dent today, Misa Henrietta Robinson enter. W friends last evening at cn we o was played. with first prize going to Melvin Wood and Paul Atkinson receiving congulation, Miss Edith Monger entertained the girls of the N.B.B.B.C.0. at her home on Rhode Island street that evening. Whist was played and Maida Clack won first prize, with Miss Nell O'Conner receiving the consolation prize. The next meeting will be with Miss Ramona McKenzie, Miss May Hoyt has been spending a few days with Mr. Lizzie Seetin in Kanwaka, Miss Marian Wilson returned to Baker University this morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pendleton are leaving today for New Orleans, Ralph Smock has accepted a position with the Santa Fe at Raton.
A review of France’s tax quarrel reveals Premier Schuman’s plan to tax profits and high earners while offering a government bond escape, reflecting a nation resisting Communist pressure and a revival-era crisis. The piece recalls WWI era French farmers under fire and contrasts past resilience with current political strain.
In Syracuse Kansas on January 7 Kenneth sentt district court re sphere since 1927 will succeed father KOM Scott executive vice president of the Valley State Bank in Syracuse Kansas his father retired due to ill health.
Review of Herman Proer’s book Americas Destiny from Macmillan argues that a world state cannot secure peace, while democracy’s universal acceptance is blocked by Russian communism. The United States must lead and arm itself to defend free societies, using force where needed, as the United Nations lacks means to compel action.
A distorted crossword style list blends numbered across and down clues with fragmented words and misspelled entries, including Greek letters, occupations, animals, and common terms, forming an unclear puzzle page fragment with numerous unreadable items.
Walter Dodge was named director of the Farnese Home Assistive near Burlington, with prior experience in Farmers Home Administration. The announcement noted his long service in national offices and his background in farm operations and rural credit programs.
A cluttered and partial OCR listing numerous social events, visits, dinners, church notices, and informal gatherings. Names like Mr and Mrs Edwin, Miss Mae, and Mrs Areid appear amid scattered locations and dates, with recurring references to community groups and Sunday activities.
A long, fragmented listing of radio programs and hosts across several stations including WRAF WREN KMBC WDAF and WP AH. It notes dates such as January 7 and mentions program editions and reporters with scattered names and duties. The text resembles a broadcasting guide with multiple station references and host names.
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