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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1948
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes a republication lease notice from the Associated Press in a July issue. Mentions Bureau of Circulations and a post office entry, with scattered dates and nomenclature. Entities include Associated Press and Campmond, with unclear specifics.
A column argues that public funds should back party aims but warns against discrediting the legislative branch. It recalls dictators who weakened legislatures and cites Senator Clyde M Reed on protecting liberties through the legislative body. The piece asserts parliaments protect the common man and warns against eroding representative government.
A Belgrade Cominform report predicts purges to purge communist parties worldwide as Moscow tightens control. Czechoslovakia’s Sokov training group faces punishment after a parade showing silent support for a non communist leader. In Bangkok a new Asiatic headquarters signals expansion of the drive in the Orient. In Moscow a man in need receives an artificial hand designed by Victor Kononov capable of hammering and writing tasks. The story notes the broader ideological shift and mentions notable figures and institutions.
Paris reports a crisis over the armed forces budget as a 305 billion franc proposal nears a parliamentary vote. Observers say Schuman may resign rather than face defeat, risking national elections. De Gaulle followers denounce the budget as a strike at Herri Tietgen, minister of armed forces, with Schuman and Tietgen from the Popular Republican party.
Fragmentary text mentions a conference and various individuals tied to a church, archbishop, and local officials. The fragment references dates, positions, and locations such as Pocahontas, Kansas, Chanute, and Baker but lacks coherent narrative or clear event details.
The Kansas corn acreage planted to hybrid varieties is estimated at 2038.00 acres or S percent of total. Nationwide about 6 million acres or Th percent are hybrid planted, reflecting a long-term shift as hybrid use expands, with largest gains in the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast states.
Radio listings for WDaF and KMeC include Monday evening program blocks with local segments featuring Diana Quartet and Heath and Happiness. News briefs from KM WhAbo HIO and WHOK-WHAO cover community updates before the Charles Stansell event and Lennon Openings.
The fragmented text lists broadcasts and venues such as WREN-10 KEK 10 and KMCE Weather Report with scattered names like Everly and Heston Pons Concert. A sentence notes that moth eggs do not lie dormant in cold months and hatch in spring, signaling a science fact amid the noisy OCR.
Southern governors nominate a Dixie ticket at Birnss amid Democratic party tensions. The move aims to split the vote and challenge President Truman, with backers planning to use federal patronage and state leverage. The strategy faces opposition within the party and seeks to disrupt the regular electoral slate in multiple states.
The Wallaceites expect an advantage from pre set party courses as major parties finalize actions. They plan to exploit commission and emission issues at Republican and Democratic conventions while facing the Russia question in a bid to appeal to American voters.
The piece argues against changing leaders mid crisis, warning Americans were sold a lie by the administration in power. It asserts a delayed overdue change should come this year, despite manufactured scares before election day.
Reports say bringing Congress together will cost taxpayers a minimum of 222000 in mileage vouchers and related expenses. The piece argues this understates true costs as political maneuvering and broader taxes threaten to reach millions or billions under pressure from higher tax policies.
The weather bureau notes limited promise in rainfall induction methods. Clouds remain essential, delaying artificial rain practices until further advances. A 20 000 year old carving found at Moxien hints at early human traces leaving few clues of the people who made it.
The article notes ongoing disputes over federal price supports for staples and their impact on the treasury. It cites £11,000,000 spent on potato prices to date while wheat, corn, and cotton crops edge toward record yields and lower foreign demand, with livestock needing less aid. Treasury Secretary Snyder boasts surpluses, urging prudent use.
The column comments on improving autor and drivers while reporting petty thefts in Indiana where thieves stole 24 cartones of pum. Two Georgia girls were arrested for driving while intoxicated. A playful jab at shop early sales promotes bargains and fashion concerns among readers.
Pref and Mrs Carroll J Clark entertained into dinner bridge for their fifteenth anniversary. Miss Ruth Swarthout hosted luncheon for Mrs Noble I Sherwood Jr of Dallas. Several locals and guests travel plans and university moves noted, including Nancy Wilson and others.
Twenty five years ago workers from Weaver's store planned an annual outing at Lace View this evening. The article mentions Rev and Mrs Arthur Ward of Peoria and references Danie Shaw and Mrs Ward, noting yesterday's events around the gathering.
Forty years ago Mr and Mrs W A Lescher returned from six weeks in Colorado. A Kirk was born July 16 19 19 Mr and Mrs Noah Eberhardt of Pleasant Grove. Miss Edna Dart hosted breakfast for Mrs A Copley visiting Prof and Mrs A 5 Olin G H Brune visited his brother in law in Atchison Shearer heads to Manuel City this morning for a trip.
Oak Ridge researchers M Gerson and ML Lesser urge changes to how the AEC handles loyalty reviews. They argue hearings lack courtlike procedures, risk clouding careers, and cautions that not all accusations stem from official sources. The article notes suspensions and notices at Oak Ridge, Argonne, Brookhaven, and Hanford.
Searle Glickert, a specialist in presidential campaign pins, collects lapel buttons from past races. He recounts how larger pins and ribbons defined earlier eras and notes his growing collection this year. Gilbert, a former health officer, acquires pins via friends and national swapping networks.
Fragmented OCR style entry lists a string of clues and numbers across poetry, geography, and language terms. It reads like a puzzle note with references to an award, actor, 1947 Academy, and various puzzles or word entries, lacking a cohesive news narrative.
Folke Bernadotte, Palestine mediator, says the United Nations will consider creating an international police force for Jerusalem in coming days. He spoke after meetings with U S French and Belgian delegates and outlined initial plans for 250 armed guards, with potential expansion to 1000 to 1500.
J We Gillland of Wichita conducting the annual audit of Taker University's treasury and will finish early this week. Messages report marriages, moves, and health updates, including Kathryn Bonewits and William Bryanful Jr wedding announced. Marquardt family travels to California and Mexico. local residents share health concerns and a bear incident near Cole, visible from a rural setting, with recalled ties to Baldwin and nearby towns.
A dense OCR of local items from Eudora includes names like Gates, Larry, Beak, Mor, Mort, and Howard. It mentions visits, farm equipment sales, property moves, apartment listings, church notices, and university freshman details at Kanens University. Stakeholders include Mrs Lees, Cathy Rangaleww-neress, Gwen, and Tresea Griffin with community events at homes and churches.
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