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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1948
Page
3
The piece argues that trimming the budget by five billion dollars is the precondition for meaningful tax relief, warning that reduced spending must accompany any cuts. It notes public demand for fiscal restraint and cites a looming need for action to align spending with tax reduction goals.
The piece notes Gandhi's hunger strike and the shock across India and beyond as Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras pause. It outlines the conflict over Kashmir, Muslim Hindu tensions, and Pakistan's formation, suggesting a federal model to balance sovereignty and unity amid fears surrounding Gandhi's health and potential martyrdom.
Listings describe evening broadcasts and programming across stations including WAFS and Waa beunis tay Pistia. Mentions January dates and local segments with poetry readings and weather editions hosted by town officials and legal notices.
The article argues defense spending in the President's budget deserves close scrutiny. It cautions that money alone cannot ensure safety and calls for realigned purposes and tighter controls to avoid wartime wasteful practices.
Revenue from Vittsburg parking meters approached thirty thousand dollars but fell short due to unpaid costs of buying and installing the meters. Going forward meter income will flow to the general fund while debate continues on meter purpose and potential rate changes.
A Lawrence resident discusses tax cuts and debt reduction, noting that surplus revenue should cut the national debt. The piece compares cheap money to inflation risks and outlines how war bonds finance and repay the debt, with plans to issue new bonds to stabilize finances over the next decades.
Alf Landon enjoyed a warm reception in New York after attending a performance of Harvey. Frank Fay introduced him at curtain talk noting his prior presidential bid. The crowd gave him enthusiastic applause from all levels of the theater, and Fay quipped about knowing then what is known now.
An article discusses enforcing an ordinance requiring visible house numbers on every property. It cites Milwaukee and Indianapolis examples, noting real benefits for delivery workers, neighbors, and visitors who struggle to locate addresses in areas lacking clear numbers. The piece references Fd Valley, once praised by the Indianapolis News as a local success.
A fragmented excerpt lists insults and social observations about public directories and childhood memories. It includes warnings about skunk scents, children’s exposure to memories, and a rebuke of rough behavior such as tossing ashes near kids.
Mrs Irene Cleveland returns to Rossville after visiting Mrs C H Constant. Agnes Filerbrook of Long Beach Calif visits Mr and Mrs C L Faley Jesen. Harry Frazee back from ten weeks in Los Angeles. Louise Carney spends day in Kansas City. Fannie Thompson of Topeka arrives to stay with S L Palmer. C C Moranville leaves for extended eastern trip. Mable Lyter visits Kane for a few days. Thomas Kivans returns home from visit in down. Lara KL David of Williams and Dr Milton E McCoy at New Year’s Day. Everett buys a new touring car. Nelson Miper injured after falling down elevator shaft at Barteldes seed house. Mr and Mrs F H Hodder entertain for Professor Adams of Yale. A W McFarland departs for Portland Ind to arrange rebuilding of egg case filler factory damaged by fire. Gordon Gibb heads home to Mt Catherine Canada after month in WAR. Curtin Copeland in Moline with Mr and Mrs A Mima. Daisy Johns visiting Laie Ariace. Stryker goes to Fort Booth.
Dr and Mrs F B Davis hosted a tenyear afternoon for graduate students of the KK UC chemistry department. Mrs Davis catered. Mr and Mrs Flesh Royer announce the birth December 30 of a son Phivan. Mr and Mrs FB Robinson announce the birth January 12 of their son Paul Elbert. Mr and Mrs Henry W Pahl celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary with a copper Sunday. Movies in town this week include If I Were Queen with Ethel Clayton When Love Comes with Helen Verome Eddy and The World's Wee with Bebe Daniels.
A humorous survey of obscure DC laws and penalties reveals how visitors risk fines for kite flying, tying horses to trees, docking tails, or riding horses on sidewalks. The piece notes tall buildings, age limits for executions, and limits on alcohol, eggs, and duels as part of congressional statutes.
Oklahoma City reports a misfired plan by Chief Deputy J Eben Hart of the internal revenue office to exploit a dependent benefit for married couples. He proposed a scheme to boost Mrs Hart's refund, promising a $61.20 return, but the plan failed as details and consent were incomplete.
James C. Petrillo, head of the American Federation of Musicians, was acquitted in Chicago on charges of violating the Lea Act by allegedly striking to force WAAF Chicago to hire extra staff. Federal Judge Walter J. Labay wrote eight pages noting no evidence of Petrillo’s knowledge of the need for more employees. The government cannot appeal.
Crawford county welfare expenditures rose to 20268 in December surpassing the November peak by 2000. County director Warren O Campbell notes about one in thirteen residents received aid that month as welfare programs peaked. Clarette W Miller announces GOP bid for secretary of state in Arkansas. Miller carries long service as county clerk and state legislatures staffer.
Mrs. Robert C. Mitchell and Mrs. Edward Hist attended a Tonnolit cub meeting in Lawrence Tue day at M Boleyenger’s home. A memorial note reports Myer Randell died in Ransome Memorial hospital Ottawa. Edward Randell of Malhiwin is listed as a brother.
A crossword style clue list lists a mix of theater and language hints. Entries include categories like heavy mist near and pronouns plus obscure terms such as Heiganstar and various language related hints. The grid references multiple across and down clues with mixed difficulty.
January activities include a Thursday covered dish supper at Mrs. Hart May's home at 8 o'clock, hospital update on Nester W. Gates, Women's Society of Christian Service meeting details with new president Mrs. Neixon P. Horn, and a World Friendship and Education talk by Prof. Jon Simons. Also listed are Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting plans and local social happenings at Corner Cafe and various school activities and staff notes.
The text appears as a damaged obituary or memorial notice listing numerous individuals, family connections, and local addresses. It mentions Mrs Gabriela, Mr and Mrs, various kin, and references to Methodist church events, a memorial, and community figures such as Hector Pritts, Mrs Talis Baecker, and Maxine. The fragmentary nature limits clarity but indicates a town gathering and funeral or service context with familial ties across several households.
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