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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1948
Page
4
The notice details subscription rates for the Lawrence Journal Advertiser, including domestic and distant rates, with a column of prices. It references publishing details such as daily publication except Sundays, and circulation data from the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
A fragmented radio listing notes programs including KMBC K. C. Orchestra and WREN stations featuring memorable music and the Voice of Firentons. The patchy text references WREN Opte and Wi walence wis in a sparse schedule fragment.
A fragmented listing shows radio programs and hosts across stations WDAF WREN and WDAF. Highlights include Jay WREN Tamarisa town meet and a Boston Symphony broadcast plus musical segments and theatre features.
A brief notice notes party readings on Measure Be Frent with emphasis on democracy and civic events. It lists participants including Brit A and Co Bde and references activist groups Havies and Viet Ro in relation to the vote process.
Authorities recovered nearly 200 tons of explosives from American sources bound for Palestine. The Jewish Agency says the stock was legally procured for lawful shipments in Palestine. A packing case opening revealed the haul, with mislabelled crates claiming machinery. The incident fuels tensions between Jewish Agency and Arab League over preparations for conflict in Palestine.
The Kanesa hearing on Southwestern Bell telephone rates stalls due to legal technicalities. The Corporation Commission chairman said AT and Western Electric must provide a detailed statement of services and items missing from the evidence. If courts uphold the ruling, Bell would need to submit a comprehensive itemized statement before the application can be heard. Meanwhile, rates stay at the present level and planned improvements are halted.
The piece discusses a political document urging influence on the 1940 campaign and concerns over Wallace's potential party impact. It notes Democratic left factions, the risk to the president's broad support, and the old line Democrats' opposition. It also recalls Ignace Paderewski’s Arlington resting place and a 1919 Poland linkage, highlighting his statesman role and a remembered landmark concert.
The article argues that renewed communist revote theory seeks a one world government. It warns infiltration and domination efforts worldwide, including in capitals and sewers, and notes nationalism rising even in Russia. It concludes the tide opposes world government advocates.
Amid debate at the United Nations on potential withdrawals from Palestine and Korea, observers stress that the council's decisions will shape future global trends. Reports note Arab student protests, clampdowns in Athens, and past echoes from motives behind Marshall Plan rhetoric while other nations cite economic quotes and moral stances.
The piece weighs the impact of Stalin’s possible removal on world order and democracy. It argues his control in Moscow steadies global stability, noting his genius and the risks of a successor regime, while warning against overreliance on his leadership. It concludes uncertainty looms as the world moves away from Germany’s catastrophe.
A fragmented humorous column mocks modern trends, mentions a snowstorm in New York, and jokes about marriages for love, college professors, and frozen food cabinets. It notes a playful image of a junior rushing in to ask when to thaw, reflecting light social satire of the era.
The City Council voted to contribute $300 toward Lawrence park improvements to be carried out by NYA. Notices announce births: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Forest A Jackson. Mrs. Jackson formerly Olive Weatherby. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker report a son born yesterday. Visitors: May Robertson of Gallatin staying with Mr and Mrs Sire Updia. Mrs. Clarence Gorrill Jr and Mrs. W. C. Mercier of Eudora announce a daughter born yesterday. The Be C family from Cheyenne have moved to Kansas City after visitingGeorge Marshall.
Twenty five years ago E J Holland hosts guests at mis F Blechel visit. J W Anderson travels to Tulsa to visit nieces Laura Jessamine A Sdre and others. County commissioners elect John Moore as county assessor. Kansas City events invite Dr Hull and George Knight to a Gond Roads banquet January 15 at Midland hotel.
A survey of Every Dogree His Say by Ed ward Anthony with drawings by Morgan Dennis and an intro by Louis Untermeyer, plus That Me? by William Auerbach Levy. The pieces mix dog verse and humorous caricatures, tracing Anthony’s career from high school to FP and Woman's Home Companion under the pen name A. C. Gate, and detailing Levy’s tips and comic portraits in The New Yorker style.
A survey of recent stamp issues includes Japan's red and white Community Chest semi postals to support a national drive, Cuba commemorating Marta Abreu with four valu es featuring icons of charity and patriotism, Ecuador's airmail and regular issues honoring historic figures and sites, the Philippines marking the Economic Conference with perforated and imperforate stamps, India's Independence issue bearing August 15, Romania's semi postals for homeland defense with convoy and battlefield imagery, and other nations' stamps highlighting notable people and events.
Descriptions of diverse stamps including Mother Country, ultramarine, and images of people and a winged hammer and sickle. An Argentina issue shows a green crest stamp honoring General San Martin with a burial urn and inscription. On November 24, 1947 ashes of San Martin's parents were returned from Spain with national flags at half mast.
The Japanese government aims to lure U S tourists back with a 3 billion yen program to rebuild and modernize hotels and transport. Officials target about 200000 visitors annually and expect closer U S relations from the occupation to aid the effort.
Aberdeen observer reports CPI Dean R F Patterson of the University of South Dakota school of business administration arguing at the South Dakota Implement Dealers Association convention that census bureau data since 1940 has shown population losses but claims the trend reversed after 1945 with some recovery, warning the figures create unfavorable advertising for the state.
Mrs Victor H Hudvant and Mrs Sandra attended a Sunday gathering in Wichita with the Josephine Woman's Auxiliary. Mrs Taylor led the Jarter organization as president. A covered dish supper marked the evening with local residents including Nutier of Peabody and Revere Suton of Kantan driving to Baldwin and planning a future trip to Morrowville.
A fragmented rural social page lists names of Lydia Nutter and her daughter Jenna Thewaldo plus friends and relatives visiting from Kansas towns. It mentions a hospital admission for Dorothy Lou Kochan, a trip to Kansas City for a tonsillectomy, and several local households hosting New Year guests. The column includes travel notes to Miami, Florida, and concordia connections, with several reminiscences of the old hometown.
A long list of social visits and gatherings in Morrtany and nearby towns notes dinners, bridge club meetings, forum topics, and a closing out sale. Residents including Harold Yowe, Patricia, Mrs Cox, and others attend dinners, view decorations in Kanane City, and participate in community clubs. The Orga Breere church event features officers elected at a meeting with Rev Karl Baur present.
The text lists numerous neighbors and families visiting relatives and hosting gatherings Sunday afternoon and evening. Names include Mrs Howard Thoren, Mr Floyd Hroers, Albert Hadl, John Strong, Wayne Strong, Lugene McCabria, Harold Alenhernd, and others.
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