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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1946
Page
4
A Kansas newspaper page notes a biblical verse from Ezekiel 18 27 as January 14 issue date text. The snippet reflects the publication's daily life angle and religious quotation accompanying the front matter.
An editorial argues negotiations should yield a voluntary agreement to avoid work stoppages. Government seizure is seen as a last resort with poor prospects and history of shifting costs to the public. The piece warns such a move would politicize an already confused labor crisis across steel, auto, and communications sectors.
The annual meeting of the Douglas County American Red Cross chapter highlighted its wartime community impact since Pearl Harbor. The organization built production and service machinery locally and raised funds for both local goals and the national program, with hundreds contributing time and effort. The Douglas County chapter performed well in the second world war and will enter another active year with only brief reductions in work.
The United Nations Security Council members are designated with five permanent seats United States Great Britain France China and the U S A The non permanent members include Australia Brazil Egypt Mexico the Netherlands and Poland The council will run world order plans move forward in Shawnee county consolidation of 31 school districts on the county western border into four districts and nine districts not operating as schools this year as benefits sought for permanency.
An effective consolidation plan takes effect and starts to yield favorable results. With initial success, the remaining consolidation work is expected to speed up, as efficiency gains push forward implementation and close out remaining tasks.
A discussion of education teaching curent events, human rights, and the dignity of labor. It cites surveys of workers quitting under distant leaders, contrasts power with dignity, and notes Truman's speech and political dynamics. It references John T. Constant and community service, plus Pacific protest over demobilization and the CIO’s influence.
Reports claim Don Juan, heir to the throne, may seek restoration as tensions rise in Spain. Foreign Minister Artajo confirms a private family visit to relatives in Seville and possible talks with Franco. Public debate grows despite official caution, framing monarchy as a national issue.
Washington dispatch reports Pan American World Airways will resume daily service to France on February 15 using 47 passenger land type planes. The carrier halted civilian flights to France in 1929 after wartime disruption. The new route will include Francon and Marseilles.
Nineteen thousand servicemen were expected to arrive today aboard 28 troopships. The vessels were to dock at New York New Orleans Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Seattle and Tacoma Washington, ending duties overseas and heading home.
The Old Home Town Wilson County of Baldwin elected president at the Douglas county Farm Bureau annual meeting held yesterday at the First Methodist church. Charles Banning was named vice president and E. G. Haverstuck secretary treasurer. Albert Evans of St. Louis will address the gathering on disaster relief for the American Red Cross. Engagement news includes Hazel Gregg and Merle Pearce of Lawrence. Births, marriages, and social notices fill a busy community page with local names and events.
A letter to C H Simpson recounts wartime terror and executions by guerillas and Japs, naming Dr Comnelio, Julian, Eugenio Domingo, Pedro Florendo, and Joaquin Escobal. The writer details torture, escapes, and a dramatic air attack with planes, destroyers, and burning transports, noting Air Forces helped win the Pacific war.
A puzzle-like page lists a horizontal and vertical crossword with clues and answers. It features a pictured mural painter Jose Clemente and entries spanning Monks hoods to Swiss lake, with numerous cross references and wordplay entries.
Twenty five years ago Anna Bechtold and two former Lawrence girls head toward Bond. Local businessman J H Cohn of the Fair celebrates completing 31 years in Lawrence on January 6.
Forty years ago Prof. George Barlow Penny of Topeka will visit here to present a recital on the new Methodist church organ. The town notes growing use of natural gas as a popular fuel with less sensitivity. Prof. W. H. Carruth reports a gas furnace bill of 1 last month. Mrs. W. B. Smith of Corning visits Mr. and Mrs. George R. Smith. William Howe of Knowledge Hill plans a New Mexico trip. Harris, architect and builder, to open an office at 1016 Massachusetts Street with a blacksmith shop in the rear building.
Kansas City reports the 23rd convention of the Kansas Contractors association closed with forecasts of a building surge exceeding 12 billion dollars annually. H E Foreman urged a rate above 12 billion, while Gov. Schoeppel and R C Keeling outlined highway plans and Lt Col Reiff read a message from Maj Gen Lewin A Dick. Betty Clason crowned Royal Purple beauty queen at Kansas State College with attendants chosen by Bing Crosby from 18 photographs.
Dr James S Chubb visited Des Moines last week launching the New fire Movement program with Mrs Chubb accompanying to Kansas City. Lyle Cook returned from Concordia while Mr and Mrs C N Murray were called to Rossville after the death of Mrs Murray sister, Mrs Joseph Watson. The Watson woman, formerly Miss Dorothy Mackenzie, was well known in Baldwin and Baker University. Major Robert Austin and family from Kansas City visited Baldwin. Rev and Mrs Lee Lewis of St Joseph were guests of Miss Anna Lewis. Mrs W J Alliance visited Lawrence to see Victor Hurt Jr and his bride Thelma Bedingfield. Local clubs hosted meetings with readings by the Baldwin High School Girls Trio and readings by Ethel Mae Sutton. Civil notices include party gatherings and Farm Bureau events focusing on 1946 outlook. Dorothy Jones of Erin PA visits relatives. Marvin Price released from army and visiting parents.
Miss Joan Clark returned to Lamar Iowa to resume her studies at Union College. Mary and Margeret Deck, veterans of Clearfield, hosted guests including Miss Rhine Peggy Ha Hau and others at the Hausman home. Mrs Martin Abel hosted the Keota club gathering near town with Mrs Curtis Disdrich presiding in her absence.
Miss Mary Jean Williams and Miss Kathleen Broers resumed studies at EKU. Frank J. Vitt died Sunday with services at Holy Family Church and burial in Holy Family Pewctery. Survivors include four daughters Mrs Hamsh Phener. Mrs Francis Vogt. Mrs Theresa Dyer. Mrs Marie Reed. three sons John, Otto and Charles Vitt. Community notices describe local visits, weddings, and club meetings, with names and places across Kansas and nearby towns.
Radio listings for January 14 and 15 show multiple stations and programs across WREN, WDAF, KMBC, KMRC, WREX, and WEEN. Notable items include Jack Armatro broadcasts, Big Brother Club, News of the World, Voice of eevee, Broadway successes, News Broadcasts, Alvino Rays, Helen Hayes Show, Doctors Talk It Over, and KMBC-Nawa Roundup. Odds of schedule changes and studio transcriptions noted.
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