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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1946
Page
6
Readable fragments discuss an undefined opportunity and seeking whether one is fit for a realm. The text references a period from Tuesday January 23 to Tuesday January 29. No clear event names or locations are identified beyond the calendar framing.
Spokesmen for organized labor oppose labor baiting and urge holding unions and leaders accountable under law, arguing civil war threats misstate motives. Observers note worries over endless conflict between labor and capital, labeling such claims foreign and impractical.
The Kansas political scene heats with six boomlets vying for the next session's speaker post. Front runners must still win a primary and general election before becoming candidates, as the political urge runs high this season and can overpower restraint.
Labor leaders react as voluntary censorship fades from public discourse. Packer union CLO denounces government seizure of packing houses as strike breaking and a double cross. Days later CLO orders members back to work, risking a sell-out of their own interests if past battles were overstated.
Consumers resisting wage-driven price drops have borne costs of prior inflation experiments. Prices won’t fall as wages rise, and many expect no price relief. The situation affects domestic policy and U S postwar foreign trade, limiting expansion of inflation-based American goods abroad.
Waiting on steel strikes may end but recovery from the labor stalemate cannot begin until the steel strike ends. Steel is vital to numerous industries. Operators of hundreds of firms with no labor troubles fear continued hardship and may soon be unable to continue under current conditions.
The Soviet representative urged the UN Security Council to stay out of Russia Iran tensions and favor direct talks. He said Moscow is better prepared for talks and warned against outside interference. Also noted were postwar relaxations and a poor January traffic safety start calling for action to reduce fatalities.
A Detroit veteran, four years in service with overseas time, laments union power blocking work despite a demand for labor. He states he risked his freedom to fight for others yet now receives unemployment compensation while idle, criticizing labor organizations and political delay.
A collection from Hays News and Lyona News cites aphorisms about gender roles and leadership. Witty quips compare women’s influence to men’s, noting opinions on car longevity and street safety. Saul Jones remarks frame this regional commentary.
Madrid accepts free information for foreign correspondents but cautions accuracy and responsible reporting. Franco says free news helps peace only if truthful, condemns calumny, and cites Spain's postwar moderation as fostering better international relations with the United Nations.
Members of the University of Kansas Alumni association membership committee met at the alumni office in Frank Strong hall yesterday afternoon then joined a luncheon at the Eldridge hotel. Chairman Gerald Hesse of Lawrence led with Fred Ellsworth secretary, Clarence McGuire of Kansas City, and Henry Bubb of Teheks unable to attend.
An exhibition of advanced commercial art students from the University of Kansas is on display in the Bell Music store window. They have designed original covers for current songs and record albums, with several published covers plus student designs visible for the next four days.
The Liberty Memorial High music department will present The Count and the Coed an overella on February 7. Cast includes Dorothy May Nuffer Theo Sperry Jean Perry Barbara Edmonds Joe Boardman Isabel West Hampton White Ralph Allen Arthur Harris Samlou Smart Lloyd Ware Oscar Rumsey and Mrs R A Gilbert returns home to Latina after visiting her sister Mrs G Bayles. Route 16 announces the birth of a son yesterday. Mrs A J Geden leaves for St Joseph and Omaha for University vacation. Nellie Armstrong Alberta Pines Daisy Parsona were Sunday guests at W J Collins home in Crowder. Mr and Mrs Jess Markley and daughters Evelyn and Donia of Columbia were Lawrence visitors Saturday. Mrs Holland Wheeler and sons spent the day in Kansas City. Miss Alice Kunze spent the day in Kansas City.
Flashington reports fresh evidence of a grain shortage that could cut live stock production and reduce wheat and pork supplies. January 1 corn stock stands at 1.976 billion bushels, down from last year and 1944, with poorer quality and late maturity. shortages may curb hog feeding, lower pork and lard in fall and winter, and force wheat feeding or export cutbacks to Britain and others.
Washington reports the civilian production review shows automakers built 83,702 cars in 1945 with far higher demand. Refrigerators shipments blinked 150,000 in December, half prewar pace, while washing machines and sewing machines lagged. Vacuum cleaners, radios, and irons show mixed progress with strikes hindering gains. By June, several lines may reach prewar rates if disruptions ease.
Twenty five years ago A Friedman hosted a visit from sister Mrs. Sara Marian Tenenbaum from Warsaw to join husband Misa. Lucile Hill celebrated her birthday with a fine party. The Friend in Council plans a meeting with Mrs. J. E. Saver next month. Miss Lola Tobler married LaVerne D. Ice in Kunaes City on Thursday.
Forty years ago today Kansas celebrates with attendees from here at a Topeka event. Miss Steele of Belvoir was thrown from her buggy but unhurt, horse had three teeth knocked out in the runaway. Emma Myers hosted clerks at Innes store for Miss Mellie Brock who departs for Chicago for nurse training. Chancellor Strong ill and unable to attend the semicentennial convention names George O. Foster and Prof. E Haworth to represent the University. Mrs Charles Dacker as Tolene club guest at a Saturday card party hosted by Mr George McCoy. Mr and Mrs Harry Traynor, visiting Miss Mabel Pistes, depart for Kansas City to settle there.
Tran 39 UP Radio station WIBW Topeka filed with the Federal Communications Commission for 500000 watts on 540 kilocycles Henry S Blake president of Topeka broadcasting association said current power is 1500 watts on 1310 kilocycles If approved WIBW would reach 90000000 people across 2964841 square miles The FCC will hold a hearing next month on WREN moving its 6000 watt station to Topeka.
Technical Sergeant Wilfred Selby, a Missouri farm boy, argues U S land can be saved by terracing and soil conservation learned in Europe. After studying soil practices at the University of Missouri, he plans to apply terracing, pond building and balanced farming to boost Missouri yields and curb erosion around Bethany.
Shanghai reports that US training centers aboard LSTs along the China coast are producing a nascent Chinese naval force. Three ships at a center opened December 21 under US Seventh Fleet supervision will train dozens of officers and hundreds of sailors weekly, with future access to more amphibious craft.
Mrs G McKenney and son Lloy spent break between semesters at Atchison. Mr and Mrs Alvin Baker went to Topeka Monday for Kansas day meetings and to visit cousins. Mrs Baker assisted at a reception at the governor s mansion. Berean class elected officers for the year. Oscar Williams welcome a son Jeffrey Bryan at Lawrence Memorial hospital. Schulers relocate to Baker enrollment. Mrs Wilson and family visit Baldwin. Invitations to Mildred Black wedding. reception planned. Breakfast hosted for sorority house mothers. Dean Earl E Harper to speak at Emporia and visit Baldwin. Enrollments and travels noted throughout the Baldwin community.
A committee to select new textbooks for Douglas County rural high schools has been formed under Superintendent Margaret Hurley. Members submitted for state approval are Mary Martin Baldwin High School D E Kerr Eudora High School and W J Kramer Lecompton High School. The panel must meet before April 1 to choose weeded texts for the fall term. texts were already approved by the state.
Coffeyville Kan Jan 29 The Funk Aircraft company announced its second postwar airplane Noah Howard sales manager disclosed a production goal of 500 planes. Fifty planes are already on order and full production is expected to begin in May. The company now employs four persons and hopes to reach nearly 200 by year end.
A dense radio program guide lists station schedules KC metro for January with program names and times. Entries cover WREN KMBC WDAF WDAP and others, noting shows from The Lone Ranger to Music to the Night, plus live events and talks across the day.
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