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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
4
The issue notes a July 4 publication by the Journal World World Company and Associated Press dispatches. It includes a Bible verse about leadership, from Proverbs 29:1, and lists subscription rates payable in advance. The page mentions New York address and dates, with standard republication notices and circulation bureau details.
A reflection on 170 years since independence, praising colonists who fused thought and action to build a nation. It notes wartime sacrifices, ongoing domestic and world challenges, and faith that Americans will meet and solve difficulties as they have before.
The piece argues wartime powers granted to the President resemble a blank check. Congress sought to curb such powers after the New Deal era, but the President opposed any rollback. It notes the pattern of expanding emergency authority and difficulty in recalling it after crises.
The Iola Register notes 10 000 veterans in California aim to buy 1 588 surplus jeeps. They describe the jeep as a rugged, tiring yet unstoppable machine, a broncho on wheels, and say veterans still want them proving the West spirit endures. Nikolai Novikov says Russia will never start a war and believes differences can be ironed out.
The Emporia Gazette editorial reprinted in the Journal World discusses the idea of potato whiskey from Kaw Valley crops. It argues federal policy would not allow potatoes to become drinkable liquor as industrial alcohol is used for manufacturing tires and other necessities, not beverages.
One of tomorrow's undesired chores will be the tabulation of casualties resulting from the celebration. The real day to celebrate might be July Fifth by all who are able to do so.
General MacArthur arrived by plane from Japan to a tumultuous Manila reception. Filipinos welcomed him with evident joy, as they always do on his returns.
An Atchison Globe editorial quotes Abraham Lincoln praising property as the fruit of labor and a positive good. It argues wealth signals opportunity, urges self reliance, and warns against tearing down others’ homes, advocating work to build one’s own and secure safety from violence through enterprise.
Winter City The Roundup highlights Winter as a self contained town with 1625 residents and 150 acre spread. It lists 530 patients 116 nurses 241 attendants 76 doctors 662 other personnel plus a fire department post office guard force two libraries movie theater chapel PX laundry gym pool tennis court baseball field phone exchange greenhouse and a local newspaper The Winter Roundup and notes Topeka as the nearest town.
Ben Hudson of the Fredonia Herald notes tens of thousands in the federal housing division cannot progress. Washington appoints thousands of expediter aides to push things along, with likely more expediters and super expediters to follow in coming months, per Lyons News.
Admiral Turner urges early establishment of a UN backed military force while noting arms control alone cannot prevent war. He argues defenses and inter-American security must co exist with disarmament, highlighting the challenge of international police forces facing major powers and the need to remove war causes. John Honeyman aided Washington at Delaware.
A fair crowd gathered for Lawrence's first Fourth of July celebration in years as citizens recall the Odd Fellows picnic. Local residents report travel and family visits, with weddings and a birth noted among the town’s holiday events.
Twenty five years ago a July Fourth event at Woodland Park featured a noon picnic with free coffee from the Chamber of Commerce, a FAU band concert, and remarks by Dean H. L. Butler and Ray E. Gafney. Prof. Burges Johnson of Vassar College was set to speak after the Declaration reading by Rev. Frank Jennings, followed by an athletic program, Boy Scout exhibit, and National Guard sham battle. The day ends with dancing under the American Legion. The marriage of Miss Princess Henry to Harold G. yoMarte of Topeka occurred Sunday afternoon. Miss Frames F Peathard and
Forty years after resuming charge of the West End Grocery Ed Kasold plans a modern new building at the corner of Indiana and Winthrop. Kasold has long pursued other interests and served as councilman for the first ward. State windows in town are decorated for the Fourth with elaborate displays. Miss Marie Adams and Gregg McIlhenny were married last evening at Mrs. A Evatt s home. The wedding music featured Miss Louise Wiedemann and Mrs. Blanche Lyons. Elmer Hagerman reports excellent wheat yields in Vinland area. Adolph Spangler is spending the Fourth in Kansas City Frank Holwig visits in the city with Hugh Blair and daughter Helen left today for Montreal Mrs Arthur Huddleston returns to Kansas City after visiting relatives. The gas company plans to replace with larger pipes in North Team as the city recovers from the flood past.
Sunday gatherings at the Rothberger home included Harold Hobbs and the Hobbs family returning, with Mr and Mrs R McBee as guests. JoAn Rothberger stayed a week in Topeka with grandparents Harold Hobbs. Several other families from Kansas City Lawrence and Bonner Springs visited or hosted events, including a wedding involving Marie Brechetsen and Will Buzee, and notable homecomings and farewells as residents plan moves or extended visits.
The essay cites Louis Conn earnings and Uncle Sam taxes totaling 481000 amusement take, Truman’s 1945 pay and taxes, plus tax-free World Bank post. It argues government tax policy robs workers and boosts costs, framing Big Government as Seizer.
Mr and Mrs Henry Deckwa hosted a Friday supper for Edward Deckwa of Lawrence for his birthday. Miss Dorothy Mae Deckwa and Miss Virginia Brecheisen of Clearfield spent the weekend with the Deckwas. Mrs Alvena Steffen gave a dinner Sunday for Sharon Louise Deckwa first birthday. Guests included Mrs Marvin Bond of Pasadena Calif and Kenneth Puckett.
Answers fill a horizontal and vertical crossword grid with Greek leaders and chemistry terms, listing clues such as 10 Heavenly body 11 Revoke and 38 Singing voice. The puzzle includes symbols for elements and national parties among Greek and international terms.
A garbled list mixes clues and answers including horse references and Latin terms. It mentions Greece, a minister, and various word fragments such as heights, berets, and constellations, with abbreviations for numbers and chemical terms.
Local society page lists numerous visits and dinners. Names include Lawrence Nellie Warren and Lynda Kay, Holmes, Smith, McKaughan, Hunt, Bond families, Weidensaul, Neis, Stevens, Laughlin, Dizmang, Kewing, Neis, Miter, Bond, Tond, and others. Events span Kansas City, Topeka, Madison Wisconsin, and Ottawa with weekend visits and travel.
Mrs. Frank E. Wolf spent Wednesday in Kansas City while Mrs. Earl Kirker plans a return from Sprig Lake Beach. The Baldwin Youth Institute hosts a convention through July 29 with Rev. Harold Soulen as dean. A large roster of church and community leaders gather for meetings and programs. The Cooks from Portland head the music program, and local marriages and travels are noted.
Visitors and travel updates include a move to San Diego California and a visit planned at the home of Earl and Mrs. Whitley. Guests from Lodi California and Lake Pelican Michigan join a family reunion and bird club gathering at Case Library.
A fragmented radio schedule lists WDAF KMBC WREN and other stations with time slots for music talk and news. Shows include The Gere Autry Show Aliete Euas house Lum onset abner and The Mich Haymes Show with artists like Earl Godwin and Harry Rosen's Orchestra.
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