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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1946
Page
4
A fragment from a January 3 entry recalls a remembered gift story tied to a widow. The note references a passage marked Mark 18:93 and hints at a legal or religious tone from a historic press page.
The message warns of a mounting strike wave that could deliver a decisive blow within a week if plans by organized labor leaders unfold. It notes government talks appear tied to upcoming elections and urges leaders to act now despite political uncertainties shaping the national mood.
A Wichita defendant with three prior state and federal detentions faces trial on federal income tax evasion charges. Court actions favor a bench trial over jury. Local rumors assign him involvement in gambling liquor slot machine schemes across Kansas during wartime Wichita prosperity. The piece also notes Shawnee County publicity over expense payments to two county officials and a Topeka employee who traveled west to fetch a needed eyewitness for a Topeka robbery case. The coincidence of the witness travel just as a game date was set is under review by county commissioners.
Secretary Byrnes returning from the Moscow conference voiced complaints about the two week wall and tiredness of it. He suggested American appeasement may profit less, urging more backbone in diplomacy while noting the London UN meeting. The piece reflects on harmony at Moscow and political critique.
The Gerranty Trust reports December industrial output fell to its lowest since mid 1941 despite some shift to civilian goods. Retooling and walkouts hinder reconversion while unions and tax changes affect operators. Topeka notes expect more secretary of state candidates than usual and critiques favoritism in appointments.
Bedlam on the ether as Fiorello LaGuardia mayor of New York signs a Sunday night contract with a radio chain for a varied talk program. He will be sandwiched between film reporters and two veteran officials, raising questions about the week's quiet airwaves.
Kirl, who recently moved to Washington, reports she works in the data analysis group of the aptitude test sub unit within the worker analysis section of the division of occupational analysis and manning tables at the bureau of the United States Department of Labor. Her status raises questions whether to congratulate or condole. Two Kansans who allegedly robbed a bank in Migapurt last month face federal trouble.
The article reflects on postwar hopes for outlawing war, noting that many nations were not prepared to fully commit to peace. It describes a grand demonstration of gratitude for peace, public reaction, and the fragile path to a functioning United Nations as Europe and Asia face renewed dangers and humanitarian distress.
A request to be sent home was presented by 16 enlisted men led by Sgt Gordon of Tennessee. They are held on duty status while a committee considers their release from Air Service service. The spokesman, Sgt Godon, said the men feel entitled to discharge despite remaining on duty. Compromise announced under military review.
Athens reports street car and railway plant workers resume labor after a stoppage. The Federation of Electrical Workers issued a communique stating the strike would pause until Vice Premier Emmanuel Tsouderos returns from London with a final government decision on wage demands.
The column records a Christmas dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Maloney in Pleasant Valley for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Popis. It notes a marriage announcement in Missouri and social visits including Miss Marie Moll and Miss Ottie McConnell with Kansas City friends. New Year guests include Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Gorrill at Henry Bailey’s home. others mentioned are Mrs. Barbara and Francis from Ives Chapel.
A fragment from a 1920s page records a high school Mother's club meeting at T. Jon’s home and mentions a board request for the 1921-22 year. It also notes a university appropriation of 2,247,009 dollars and references Miss Maud in a brief administrative context.
The Reclamation Bureau announces an $140 million 1946 program of 80 projects across 17 western states aimed at peacetime yard industrial growth. Secretary Ickes highlights irrigation, power, and flood control, with Missouri basin works among major starts and ongoing investigations. Commissioner Straus notes preparations for Missouri projects and other authorized works, including Bostwick Nebraska/Kansas, Ontreeck Wyoming, Clendo Wyoming, and Erwin Kansas. Attorney General to study collaborationists in the Philippines. Walter R. Hutchinson already in Manila as part of a fact finding mission at President Truman's behest.
Fragmentary OCR text shows disjointed phrases including Pi Pl Pa cal ie alt to the start and Kick of hi, with no clear event date place or identifiable persons or organizations. The readable fragments imply a technical or typeset issue rather than a full news item or notice.
The Museum of Art at KU hosts a January display of button collections from local collectors. The main gallery features story buttons including The Trumpeter of Sackingen and Robinson Crusoe in multiple forms, plus American trek symbols like Paul Revere and The Mayflower. Calico and charm-string buttons show how social games once circulated.
The January Masterpiece at the University Art Museum features a Ming dynasty pottery figure of a Chinese warrior and horse. The glazed piece, in soft green and yellow, adorned roof ridges in ancient China, showcasing decorative influences from Bactrian horses and Mongol trade.
A funeral service conducted by Rev Clyde W Mra featured organ music and hymn Abide With Me led by Mrs Ruweell Greer and Mrs Leonard Whitted with accompanist Mrs Willis Warner. Bearers included A E Tunin Earl Morris Longwood C N Murry R C Wellborn and Rev 5 F Heiderwel. Remains transported Sunday to Lucien Oklahoma for burial with Mrs Clifton and daughter Mrs William Kalb of Glendale Arizona and Harry Barnett and Irvin Greer. Leslie Fitchite and family sold Seventh Street home to Lt Glenn Lederer who will move in late month. Mr Fuckinger to relocate near Shenandoah.
Emma Jane Eberhart, born November 18 1868 in Meadeville Crawford county, Tenasivania, died 1946. She moved with her parents to Kansas, lived near Vinland at Stony Point and Uncle Pauls Farm. She married Paul Christian Eberhart September 15 1868 and was a charter member of Stony Point Lutheran and later First Methodist in Lawrence. Survived by one daughter Mrs B Dale, two grandsons, one brother, and other relatives. Husband died July 25 1915.
Bethel residents hosted and visited with neighbors and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Bwennon of Kan-kanan car Me, Mrs. Raymond Oehrie and Finnie end Alan, and Mrs. Mae Vance with Mrs. La Vance at Olathe. Families from Lawrence Overbrook and Kan kan City shared dinners and birthday celebrations as the community held church society meetings and honored Mrs. Lynas on her birthday.
A horse figure dressed in a coat of mail is posed proudly with head held high. It will not be on display through January in the main gallery of the Art Museum.
Washington reports the 8200 ton S S Carolyn disappeared east of Norfolk in March 1942 while on a shakedown cruise as a camouflaged Q ship later renamed U S S Atik. Three days out of Norfolk she sent an afire signal, then torpedoed, with unknown crew losses.
Community notes reveal Mrs Frick E Wolf and Mr Paul Kochan Jr in Kansas City for medical updates and home coming. Visitors from Brooklyn stay with Mrs Meallaois family as Dr and Mrs Longwood host. Miss Bess Hudgens plans to visit relatives in Texas while Mrs Bonebrake hosts a birthday party for her daughter with friends and mothers.
Readable OCR lists varied station call signs and programs, noting times and show names yet with many garbled phrases. The fragment hints at a Thursday evening lineup including music, news, dance and entertainment shows on KMBC WREN WDAF and others.
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