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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1946
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text describes a membership audit and circulation notes from a publication, mentions Lewrence Kansas date references under a March act, with biblical quotation and partial calendar hints. The readable portion lacks clear event or outcome details.
A debate over who ended the Office of Price Administration continues with arguments that Congress or President Truman vetoed the extension bill. Pappy O'Daniel influenced events but shortages halted his efforts, enabling passage of a scaled back measure. The President calls for a stopgap to keep OPA alive amid congressional reluctance. The country faces a test on price controls.
This week marks the pledge to grant independence to the Philippine Islands. The ceremony on August 4 in war battered Manila reflects starkly changed hopes for an orderly, prosperous nation after four decades of American guidance and years of Japanese occupation and fighting. The new government will rely on U S support as it faces a difficult transition.
Bread announcements from Kansas City saying strikes are settled lead to expect Lawrence bakeries to resume local supply today. Consumers who supported home baking gain a lesson in supporting local industry and may continue. Kansas wheat crop estimates rise, farmers prepared for a large yield amid favorable conditions. global demand for food remains high as signs show renewed interest in home production.
President Truman warns inflation may already be taking hold and urges safeguards through ample goods. Automotive industry reports a first quarter loss of 50 million dollars amid needed production and sales improvements. Draft law extensions push service calls to March 31 next year with emphasis on voluntary enlistment.
The countryman argues for a revival of soups with potato soup as a neglected classic. It praises its humble nature as a filling supper when made with fresh potatoes milk heavy cream onion butter and flour and served hot. An advertisement note by Wm. Ackworth comments on honeymoons.
The Pittsburg Headlight notes the new French president is a former history professor. It suggests his deep knowledge of France's past while questioning whether he understands the country's future direction.
Don Whitehead notes Operation Crossroads failed to blow Bikini ships from the water or vaporize the sea. He says extremist end-of-the-world claims faded beside the test’s limits and warns that peace efforts may be affected by wartime hysteria and evolving destructive power.
Mary F E Noland Bailey Reichard born November 4 1842 Mercer county Tit died June 18 1916 at age 73. married John W Bailey 1887, two sons Glenn and Scott. Survived by Scott N Bailey Lawrence sister Mrs Minute Brown and brothers John A Noland Will A Noland eight grandchildren funeral June 2 1946 Funks Chapel Rev Alfred J Beil pallbearers Oak Hill Cemetery.
Potato prices dip with a few reports at 1.80 per hundred. Fred Heck expects 40 bushels per acre on 50 acres of wheat. Miss Helen Harshberger returns from Hawaii after a year as exchange teacher. Local court finds no authority for warden net destruction of private property. Library bars Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle for repulsiveness, three copies held locally. Marriage notices include Hattie McMillan and Frank Roher, Anna Gabriel and Frank Barber. community events include reunions, visits, concerts, and farm updates.
John R. Barnes was chosen principal to replace the resigning Lovan at the junior high school. The report notes ongoing wartime speech restrictions remain, per Dr. Frank Strong, ex chancellor of the University, in Fraser chapel.
Missouri launches a revised state administration as 14 executive departments replace hundreds of agencies. Governor Donnelly has appointed top officials and a civil service system expands. education moves to a state board and health and welfare oversee social programs. Women gain jury eligibility as preliminary surveys show many will serve.
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Lawmakers expect hundreds of new laws alongside reforms where qualified magistrates will succeed justices of the peace. Sponsors predict a leaner government with tighter auditing and efficiency saving money.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Kansas approved two new junior and senior elective courses in homemaking. Miss Edna Hill announced the programs to address evolving home management needs amid social and economic changes. The courses emphasize family life, nutrition, budgeting, housing, and consumer concerns to aid future homemakers.
Mrs. Driver brags that the disruption will not stop her and that she plans to ride her scooter to Chattanooga as soon as she gets up. The remark reflects a determined attitude amid ongoing travel plans.
In Chicago on July 1, Albert E. Claussen searched for a missing female pigeon. He found her on an egg in the garage and discovered his male pigeon had taken her place with a chick under his wing.
A total of 1,997 returning service personnel are expected to arrive on three ships due at San Francisco today. No troopships are scheduled to arrive at other ports.
Rosa Barkley and son Charles toured Wilsey Council Grove and White City visiting relatives and cemetery sites. The Robbins family, alumni gatherings, and trips to Estes Park and Ottawa area towns feature in a sweeping community wrap with multiple Baldwin residents returning home.
Mrs Corsa Fee of Henryetta Oklahoma hosts visitors this week with Major and Mrs Hodson from Fort Leavenworth and Mrs McCormack and her husband visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas L McCormack.
A fragmented radio timetable lists programs across KMBC WDAF and WREN including news, dramas, music, and talk. Entries mention The Bow Hawk Show Forever Tepe And the Tone Ranger and various hour slots from 6:30 PM to midnight with names like Jack Armstrong Ted West and Edward Maher.
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