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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1946
Page
4
The Lawrence Daily News notes subscription costs and publishing details. A Biblical quote from John 6:35 appears under the newspaper masthead. The item includes Associated Press content and standard republication notices.
The Lawrence city council weighs changing from a second to a first class city as the population nears 15 500. Supporters say more funds and tighter tax limits would shift, while opponents fear loss of local control and altered government structure. The change would require a certified vote and new form-of-government elections.
Stassen stock rises as Minnesota voters back his supporters and a Stassen man wins the governorship nomination. The outcome strengthens his case for a 1948 national convention bid while other states’ results judge his broader appeal. Stassen maintains momentum from home-state backing.
The French government accepts a compromise after a council of foreign ministers meeting. Twenty one nations will be invited to a Paris peace conference opening July 29 to draft treaties with Italy Hungary Romania Bulgaria and Finland shaping postwar Europe. Russia objects to procedures but retreats. Kansas delegation splits on the British loan vote four day debate expected before final decision. The United States gains from keeping Britain strong as a barrier to demoralized Europe.
Observers note skepticism toward untested solutions after past failures. The piece recalls the League of Nations and earlier disarmament and neutrality efforts, arguing the United Nations exists and should be given a chance despite doubts about its effectiveness.
An attorney for a Filipino charged with collaboration with the Japanese seeks dismissal arguing the new Philippine republic has no jurisdiction over treason cases tied to the former Commonwealth. He says U S intervention is barred by sovereignty conflicts. Manilan experts note precedent and critics urge continuing prosecutions.
Four brothers in Illinois hid in an attic for four years to avoid the draft. They reportedly considered life aboard a submarine as an alternative escape route.
The Santa Fe magazine recounts Fred C. Fox who enjoyed a joke at his own expense. He once refused a job applicant saying he did not like the applicant's looks. The man replied who in the devil hired you, prompting Fox to relent and hire him.
The All-India congress at Bombay narrowly backs the British plan with Gandhi guiding the vote. The article recalls the 1942 meeting in Bombay where Gandhi urged non-violent civil disobedience, which led to clashes and prison terms, yet indicated progress toward peace and self rule.
The Douglas County Normal Institute will run August 5 to 9 at Lawrence Memorial High School. County Superintendent Margaret Hurley says all county rural school teachers will attend with instructors Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Whitson of Topeka guiding upper and primary grade work. Afternoons feature workshop discussions on grade instructions.
Grace Walter of Lecompton is engaged to Rev. Richard L. Miller son of Mr. and Mrs. J E Miller of Enid Oklahoma. The couple plans or has set nuptials with families noting the announcement.
Twenty five years ago Mrs C J Winter from Annapolis and Mrs Jasper Howell with two children from Toledo visited the Carpenters in South Massachusetts Street. A Bailey family reunion brought together eight children and their families. Miss Clara Breton of Nashua and Mrs M Conn had been visiting Sure Frank Brooks and Mrs J Frank Jones before leaving Mrs Conn’s home.
Mr and Mrs H Gardner hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs John Kennedy of Wetonka I T. The Four O Clock club picnic at Lake View was chaperoned by Grace Hornaday Benericky Fluke and Lillie Kirch off. A new city auto ordinance lowers speed limit to 10 mph, requires vehicle registration and rear numbering. Albert McNish seeks raise from 100 to 700 dollars as hose wagon driver. Rosa Riste Emma Pine Claude Gee and Tom Sweeney enroll in summer business college program.
Manhattan Kan July 10 Judge W I D Vance Belleville of the 12th judicial district which covers Cloud Republic and Washington counties has been named judge pro tem of the 21st district serving Riley Clay and Marshall counties He fills in for Judge Edgar Bennett Marysville who was injured in the June 24 bleacher collapse at Ban Johnson field in Marysville and will serve until Bennett can resume duties The appointment was announced by Chief Justice W W Harvey of the Kansas supreme court.
Baldwin residents share travel plans and visits. Mr and Mrs George Meeterren return from Galesburg after a week with their daughter. Miss Fethal Payne heads to Chautauqua New York for the summer. she was a Baldwin girl now in Pasadena California. Rotary club hosts Baker music students led by William C Rice with piano and vocal performances. Memorial notes report Mrs C W Vaughn died in Topeka after a stroke. burial in Baldwin. Numerous visitors and guests in Baldwin include families from Topeka Manhattan Lawrence Lawrence and San Antonio with multiple hospital and university ties.
A jumble of crossword type clues describes titles colors and terms related to the United Nations including references to secretary general and various wordplay entries. The text mixes dates numbers angles and descriptors as if from a puzzle page.
Mrs Cathlene McQuisten returned to Athens Ohio after the death of her mother Mrs Mary Harris. Mr and Mrs Gerald Grosdidier and family and Herbert Grosdidier visited Mound City and stayed with Mr and Mrs James Gustin over the weekend. The Flower Club meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Charlie Baecker hosting. Mrs Bert ...
Daugherty will read a paper on Weeds and Garden Clinic. Lawrence guests dine with Hadls and visit Roy Bureman. Paul Seiwald returns from St Mary's Hospital. Extended family and friends attend church class picnics and multiple dinners across communities in Kansas City and Peoria.
A dense listing of radio program times and show names across KMBC WDAP WDAF WREN and other stations for a Wednesday evening. It catalogs news casts, musical programs, comedies, dramas, sports scores and public affairs with numerous host and show titles such as Jack Armstrong Frankie Carle and His Orchestra and The Lone Ranger.
Mrs Mary Ott Harris died July 3 1946 born October 14 1866 in Franklin neighborhood moved to Kaw Valley at age three married Irwin D Harris in 1885 lived on a farm near Eudora raised six children two preceded her in death surviving Douglas and Jerry Harris Ruth Tarpley Cathlene Mcquiston eight grandchildren two sisters Helen Copp Anna Gether one brother Fred Ott Funeral services conducted from Eudora Methodist church with Rev I C Willard officiating burial in Eudora cemetery. Attendees from Kansas City include several Haines Phillips Schannel dt Harris of Larned and Wichita residents. Prospective renters and home buyers are eager readers of the classified page.
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