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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1948
Page
4
Official and public statements reflect a rebound from pessimism to cautious optimism about Europe and global peace. Truman calls the outlook excellent while recognizing the persistent impasse on the Urmin issue and continued Russian travel restrictions. Governors warn that the fragile balance of recent years remains dangerous and subject to swing with daily rhetoric.
The Kansan Vocational Rehabilitation Service reports 605 disabled people found employment in the year. State funding plus double that from federal sources supported training in shoemaking, watch repair, meter reading, and other jobs. Many disabled workers became tellers, stenographers, lab technicians, and mechanics, with employers statewide hiring and training them.
Attorney General Ara visits Denver seeking a settlement of the Arkameas river water dispute between Kawee and Celreds. The long running litigation shows little sign of ending, while domestic water surpluses in several states complicate negotiations amid broader political and economic tensions described in the report.
Columnists debate the role and decorum of national political conventions. Some favor trimming delegate lists and demonstrations to calm proceedings, others value the lively color that draws citizens into politics. The piece notes recent conventions were a mix of tradition and spectacle, arguing the entertainment may justify the price in engagement.
A long eight hour public address by Marshal Tito sought to mold Yugoslav history for allied leaders and to portray a united front with Stalin. The event, a staged display with organized cheering, reflected European political theater of the Bitter regime and heightened warnings that dissent could cost lives. The Daily Worker and other papers noted shifts in praise and denouncement, while American media debated Tito’s role as a democracy figure versus a tyrant.
Washington Moscow and London hope for a four power meeting to ease Berlin tensions and pave a four year European recovery under the Marshall plan. Paul Hoffman in Paris says self help and mutual aid among 16 nations grow stronger as the Berlin crisis and German future hinge on Western Soviet accord.
Liberty Missouri July 23 Police chief Tom Petty said last night evidence indicated that four sticks of dynamite were used in the blasts that damaged construction equipment here Wednesday. A 1% foot piece of dynamite fuse was found under one of the damaged machines. The blast caused damage estimated at 10,000 dollars to machines used by a Grand Island Nebraska construction firm and a Southwestern Bell Telephone Co project.
A fragmentary column cites lines about luck in marriage and a quirky remark on pumpkin pies. It mentions a new mosquito species discovered by a scientist and includes stray reflections on travel to the next town stretching farther than expected.
Beloit native Walter W. Deechner to teach chemistry at University of Kansas. Lua Elizabeth Bumgerner engaged to James Da McDonough of Newton. Birthday parties, births, travels, and local visits roam Clinton Park and nearby towns as residents share news and upcoming plans.
Hollywood reports that D Wark Griffith, 73, noted pioneer of silent film and star maker, died after a cerebral hemorrhage in his hotel suite. He helped found lavish early productions and mentored stars including Mary Pickford and the Gish sisters. divorced last November from Evelyn Baldwin Griffith.
James Marlow examines President Truman’s push to grant Congress authority for price controls amid rising costs. He weighs options from broad wartime style control to targeted measures on meat dairy and energy, and the practical challenges of enforcement, fairness to producers, and the need for a coordinating agency.
Probate Judge's blessing may allow Glenna G. Rawding to wed Armon W. Scribner on July 31 in Gorham, following a family pattern of brides at 14. The couple, engaged for 18 months, filed intentions with the city clerk. Glenna is a grammar pupil. Armon is a 20-year-old woodsman from Cornish. The Rawding family marked a 31st wedding anniversary as Glenna's sister wed at 14 years old to Alfred Lemere.
Dean D M Swarthout of the School of Fine Arts is named chairman of a committee set by Dr Howard Hanson to study a national musical exchange program among U S college music departments. The group will advise on student exchanges and includes Far l V Moore of the University of Michigan and Burnet C Tathill of Southwestern College. Hanson chairs the Eastman School of Music and Swarthout recently joined the national committee on international relations of the Music Educators National Conference.
Ming Ada Swineford of the state geological survey spends the final two weeks of July sampling and measuring Permian redbeds in Barber County. Findings will appear in a bulletin and in a mid continental redbeds study submitted toward a PhD at Pennsylvania State College. Also, U S pilots report an American pilot killed as a constabulary plane crashed near Schweinfurt after taking off from Grafenworth. Alfred Necker, founder and chairman of Society Brand Clothes, Inc., dies at 78 in Chicago from a heart ailment. funeral services planned Monday in Chicago.
The article argues that wage controls in select industries trigger protests by workers in other fields. It questions how the state can cap prices if miners and steelworkers gain raises, while rationing and broader controls could be necessary to avert price inflation.
George Butell, chairman of the county agricultural association, announced purchase plans for farmers of wheat, corn, and oats. Wheat will fetch $2.0K per bushel on farm or in Dinighlas county under government loan guarantees. Kansas City price is $2.24. Applications due before January 1980. Rates for corn and oats not yet announced.
Herington July event features former Governor Ane drew F Schoeppel advocating tax relief. He, a Republican senator candidate, argues high taxes and rising living costs burden the average citizen and that tax reductions would spur production and greater individual enterprise.
Local notes report Mtr. Harry Beaitineton returning from Pirancas and Mraz, with mentions of debts and social ties. Mrs. Frank Meare plans a few days in DeuEla MEt City to visit sister-in-law Mrs Gears Moelare, while Mrs. Weham Mo Chirk recalls a recent visit with Mes. Alexander Trotter in Topeka. A bridal dinner for 3M0 accompanies the social itinerary.
Puzzle style list presents numeric wordplay clues and terse hints. Entries include items such as Two times, Frozen rain, Worms, Negative, Sun god, Guide, Short jackets, Weird, Dismounted, Begin, Like rust fungi, Kind of acid, Chairs, Learning, State.
Fragmented OCR lists names, places, and events from a Thursday evening wedding and related social notices. Mentions Colitae Mee Morvim Bull, Baldwin, Lawrence, Council Grove, Kansas City, and many family attendees, with bridal dinners, receptions, and church events noted in a stream of local names.
Eudora Viethen Payne and Mrs Nel Cary attended a Lawrence gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Cow itet Thursing and others. A lively sequence of visits, dinners, and entertainments featured Mrs. Anguel Der, the Stantey family, and a garden club meeting with slides and a program about flowers and scenery.
A dense readout of radio program names, times, and station identifiers across multiple networks. It lists shows such as World Now Rac Ko, Newscast, Weather, Theatre Jay Lombardo, Grand Ole Opry, and Taking It or Leave It among others with various stations like WREN, WDAK, WDAE, WDAF, and WREN.
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