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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1946
Page
4
A fragmentary devotional note from a historical page urges life forbearance and steadfast prayer. It cites a scriptural reference and hints at moral guidance, though the source text is incomplete and garbled. The piece reflects period religious prose and emphasis on inner virtue.
The article notes Washington has no peace time use plans for the Ban flower Ordnance Works. By contrast Jayhawk Ordnance Works near Pittsburg could sustain ammonium nitrate production for fertilizers in peace and war, using local air, natural gas and coal. Sunflower plant's relocation remains a national defense standby despite difficult conversion.
A newspaper critique argues the war's end hinges on an active policy, warns of drift and inaction harming the nation, and notes protest marches by soldiers in Manila and Le Havre. It urges extraordinary government effort to mobilize occupiers on clear terms and to avoid prolonging service past the six months postwar plan.
The text argues the housing shortage cannot be solved by legal tricks or quick transfers of ownership. Relief promises from any source are hollow. only facilitating construction, not transfers, will ease the problem. It notes vast inertia and unfavorable conditions impede progress.
The Pearl Harbor committee unearthed a Morgenthau draft proposing U S loans to Japan and China to end hostilities and bind them to limits. Two billion dollars proposed for Japan and a similar amount for China. memorandum sent to Secretary Hull on November 19 1941, just 18 days before Pearl Harbor.
The piece discusses fact finding commissions and wage dispute data, arguing unions push for broader wage bases tied to company business. It notes Austria’s new government and Japan’s royal lineage workers. A St Louis Globe Democrat tale mocks welfare programs and unemployment benefits with a rockin chair money anecdote from Harrisburg Pa. News.
The article discusses General DeGaulle's precarious position as France heads toward a June general election and a referendum on a new constitution. His left-of-center leadership aims at gradual nationalization of banks and basic services, balancing reform with protection of public holdings. Success in June could solidify his mandate and shape France’s recovery.
President Truman faces a heated debate over proposals to tax private corporate profits, notably General Motors, to redistribute to workers. Critics label it unconstitutional and a government overreach, while supporters frame it as a necessary step for fair distribution of profits.
The county now lists 1181 people on federal work relief rolls. Henry Asher won the Sportsman's Club fall contest. Mr and Mrs Adam Schaal celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a luncheon at the Colonial and open house at 1229 Island Street. Various community notices follow including travel and family updates and a social notice for Richard Eugene.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a 25 year anniversary, a local election, and Topeka events. Partial lines mention a president, a fair, and memorial activities. Readable names or places are too incomplete to identify clearly.
An earthquake was reported in Lawrence causing fear and loud roaring sounds. The event disrupted residents and rattled property as frightened owners traced the source and assessed damage. Police and officials began inquiries into the incident as dawn approached.
A critic argues that profit sharing violates property rights and labor cannot seize profits. He asserts GM wages were high and unions oppose profit sharing, warning government action could erode private property and resemble Soviet measures. He claims only owners deserve profits, not workers.
American soldiers on furlough joined the opening of St Moritz’s mile long bobsled course after six years. Sementine Delong of Princeton was the first American to pilot a bobsled with Lt Col Howard Faulkner of Leavenworth acting as brake. Avery Visits Kanass Stores in Parsons Kansas.
A cryptic style list shows clues and partial answers for a broader puzzle. Entries include terms like 12 Bellows 14 Press, Square hall, Ranter, Trap, German river, Bang, Tone E, Knight of the Elephant, Greek letter, 2¢, Algerian seaport, 2 Choicest part, and Unverified, indicating a sequence of cross references and unresolved items.
In a campaign against crow overpopulation, the Kansas State Fish and Game Commission exploded 300 dynamite sticks in a Sterling rookery southwest of Sterling. Director Dave Leahy estimated 125,000 to 150,000 crows killed, calling it the most successful shoot in two years. State protector I d Gebhard cited about 500,000 crows in the area causing crop damage across a 50 mile radius.
In Wichita Kansas the January 15 deadline requires full payment for 1945 taxes. File at the Collector of Internal Revenue Office. If you file the 1946 Form 1040 by January 15 it serves as both declaration and return. a 1945 declaration via Form 1040 ES requires the regular return by March 15. For 1946 estimates March 15 nonfarm or January 15, 1947 farm. If an installment remains, due January 15. if filing annual return by January 15 you may pay that amount instead of the installment.
Dr Raphael E C Armattee of Lomeshie research centre in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, alleges Russia tested an atom bomb with a 53 mile horizontal dispersion and 6.2 mile vertical lift. British and Washington experts doubt the claim, noting uncertainty about sources and the feasibility of such knowledge.
Dr Victor F Weisskopf, a leading theoretical physicist tied to Los Alamos work, dismissed the Londonderry report of a new Russian atom bomb as foolishness. He said it is impossible to extract significant energy from a small uranium quantity as Armature described, in Cambridge remarks reported by The Herald Tribune.
Washington on January 8 1946 the marine corps reduced the discharge eligibility score from 50 to 45 freeing about 26000 more men after February 1. The change excludes women marines and lowers the auxiliary score to 18 while estimates show about 402000 personnel released since V J day representing roughly half of the total reduction.
A Mizs America magazine contest for teen writers awards 50 dollars to a 15 year old, Joan Newcomer of El Dorado, for an educational essay aimed at high school students nationwide. The announcement notes the competition seeks earnest writing from youths.
Dr and Mrs Victor Hillyard and children visited Lawrence. Grace Irwin returned from Topeka. Nelson Turnbull made a Baldwin visit from Italy. Miss Harriet Osborne and Mr Turnbull toured Kansas City. Daisy Belle Lytle taught in Topeka and visited relatives. Mrs Jamie Taul and husband traveled to Lawrence. he was treated at Memorial Hospital for a brake fault from a fall. Funeral services for Mrs Anatoline Messinger of Kansas City were held then interred at Baldwin beside her husband. The Messinger family once ran a Baldwin store. their children attended Baker University. Victor Hillyard bought a new home site on Ninth Street to be used as a residence. Eliza Hyland underwent tumor surgery in Lawrence Memorial Hospital and is recovering. Virginia Craig of Pleasanton, Baker alum, visited. Gayle Cook hosted her. Mrs John Kroh of Red City visited Baldwin. her mother Mrs George Piersol accompanied her. Arthur Cowan and family of Topeka spent Sunday with the Sample family. Local men drawn for the February term of court include Fréd Eval Madl and James W. Tait. Cowles and Chester Holcombe of Topeka brought daughter Barbara to Baker for holidays.
Fragmented OCR lists show a multi-station radio schedule with times and show names for WREN KMBC WDAF WDAK KNEC WRN WDAR and others. It notes programs like News Roundup Dance Orchestra Jack Carson show and Church broadcasts across stations on January 20 with a mix of locals, guest names, and hour blocks.
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