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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1948

Page

4

A Thing of Beauty Is a Joy Fore 1:0- Wren

Radio listings show a sequence of programs across stations WREN WDAF KMBC WAFS and others. Includes talks, music, weather, theater, and comedy slots with hosts and time markers such as 4:20 4:10 and 5.

Wren Tom B. Wileee MBC Hollywood Pmn WDAF KMBC Kite Rbc Farally Drew Pasracs Catholic Hour Martio A’ Dabo Muse Mae C—Newascas KMEC Miondie Te Coe Ren Gene Autry Allardtobert Khawpe KC Ronald Arn Ren Wdar Tom BH. Wilson Rc—News Horace Heidt

Unclear Local Notice FromFragmentary OCR

Fragmented OCR text contains partial mentions of a local news item dated Friday July 1. It references a Free Press entity, an audit group, and a plan related to assets or directions, but most proper nouns and details are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases.

Short If Not Sweet The Republican Majority Position

The piece argues the congressional political stance may not endure if the majority prevails. It contends the president overreached by delaying recess and offering too little new, inviting rejection. Suggests Congress consider its own program this session to end protracted conflict and keep campaigns from undermining the American system.

Congress Gram

Voter Registration Milestones Ahead of Kansas Primaries

The article urges Lawrence and other Kansae residents to vote next Tuesday, noting high registration yet uncertain turnout. It emphasizes that mere registration does not ensure engagement in government and urges eligible citizens to vote to keep government responsive, arguing political power lies with citizen participation.

Lawrence Kansae Buck Bimaclf

New Street Markers Aid Lawrence Visitors

The Junior Chamber of Commerce initiative installs new street markers, visible from all directions, aiding townspeople and visitors. The signs will help strangers navigate Lawrence more easily and foster familiarity with the street grid as Unie varsity students arrive in the fall.

Junior Chamber of Comemerce Unie Lawrence Jaxcees

Power Plant Blast Sparks Soviet Claims at Mannheim

The Soviet press accuses the Mannheim plant of munition manufacture after a devastating explosion. Initial reports suggest the facility’s chemical output served industrial needs and that experimental jet-bomb fluids may have been produced there. Survivors are being cared for as investigators assess propagation of blasts across buildings at Sunflower Ordinance Works near DeSoto.

Mannheim Germany Brai Sunflower Ordaine Works DeSoto

Farmers Brace for Grasshopper Invasion Threats

Kansas reports a wet summer delaying grasshopper spread but warns of possible later outbreaks. Observers note infestations in several fields and predict drier August conditions could trigger more damage. Farmers prepare, organize, and monitor crops to protect the season harvest.

Agriceneral Kansas

High Ground founders shaped Emporia townsite

The Gazette recalls Emporia founders chose high ground despite settlers preferring river proximity. Water had to be hauled from the Cottonwood early on, yet residents later escaped flood peril. The paper notes no flood from the Neivado or Cottonwood reached the original townsite as Emporia grew.

Emporia Cottonwood Neosho Gazette Gasette Nevado

Vast history of ancient trees near Gorham and western plains

A fragmented historical note details an age stretched tree near Gorham named by Fort Hays State’s Fred Albertson as living 235 years until 1993. It recalls past groves along western streams, once common but largely vanished by pioneers and prairie fires, with references to ancient cedar and cottonwood groves and early homesteader memories.

Gorham Fred Albertson Fort Hays Darent Canada Mexico Missouri Kansas

Review of Bevin Molotov diplomacy and Berlin talks

A columnist outlines allied caution in Moscow as Bevin and Churchill maneuver around Molotov. U S Ambassador Bedell Smith arrives as Western powers press for a united stance on Berlin and a three zone German government. The piece notes potential concessions by the Soviets, the aim of easing Cold War tensions, and the enduring Soviet drive for world revolution.

Bevin U. S Bedell Smith Moscow Molotov Kevin Britain Russia West John Bull Winston Churchill Regin Washington Paris Berlin Russin Soviet Union Europe

Old Home Town Notices of Weddings Births and Travel

A dated local column records upcoming weddings and births including Miss Anna Wiszneauckas wedding to Leonard Derlor in Leavenworth, newborn Terrance Dale to Terrance Dale's parents, and births announced for a son to Mr and Mrs D M Kruse plus a daughter to Mr and Mrs W C Olson. It notes a motor trip planned by the Tait family, several outings and visits by local residents, a drowning accident of 12 year old Harry Westfall, and wedding celebrations at the Spray residence. The column lists many short visits and moves of residents and local society news throughout the area.

Anna Wiszneauckas Leonard Derlor Leavenworth Earl Marriott Terrance Dale Lawrerre Memorial Hospital D. M. Kruse Pleasant Grove W. C. Olson Ralph Tait Eugene Tminocis Tennessee Arkansas Annex Greenlees Nevle Greenlees Gretchen Rankin Maggie Bell Lake View Harry Westfall Charles Westfall St. Louis Lawrence Kaw River Carrie Long Lavenburg Mary Lohman Richmond Ind Ida Patton Edith Ames Baldwin Nida Starkweather J. G. Lindner Ethel Kate Topeka Miss Spray Charles Cox William A. Spray Lucile Olive Brown Naomi Fuller Chivery Jr Fred Gerstenberger Blue Mound Mattie Gerstenbe Eudora Wew Childress

Twenty five years ago social notes from Tecopa

Mine Ruth Hornby and Mias Zora Hornby return from a Chicago visit to see sister Mrs. EE Burtch. Wheat price trends quoted, honoring David Watson's 50th birthday with a picnic at Gage Park Tecopes. Attendees listed include Frank Sommers and several others. Birth notice for June Myri M war, formerly Miss Aube Ud sak acd one Bent 2] gal wih Bs. En route trips to Minnesota noted for B. M. Copenhever.

Ruth Hornby Mias Zora Hornby Chicago EE Burtch David Watson Watson Gage Park Tecopes Frank Sommers Edward Neustifter Raymond Lee Hazel Lee

Radio Programs Listing and Local Notices Summary

Radio schedule details for July listing WREN KMBC WDAF and others with programs such as World News, Symphony, and Hit Parade. Local social notes recount gatherings in Lawrence Kansas including visits, weddings, dinners, and guests at homes, with family events and church activities.

Wren KMBC I Losnard DAF— x. Univ. Theatre O Wren Gus Lombardo Kmbce Res — Bae World News Robert Q. Lewis WDAF Nowscast

Noise and No Damage Bomb at U N Filling Dull Day

A United Nations incident near Lake Success on July 30 involved Stephen Savina bombing a UN parking lot with a Piper Cub as part of a misguided peace stunt. Reporters described the event as an “incident” while observers noted theatergoers fled, and staff remained unsettled as the General Assembly prep and internal tensions grew.

Lake Success NS. Y Stephen Savina United Nations Dean Reuters Avkrd United States U. N Department of Public Information

Supreme Court hopeful Wilford Riegle of Kansas

Wilford Riegle of Emporia seeks the Republican nomination for Kansas Supreme Court Seat No 7. A three term Lyon County probate judge and four term state representative, he was wounded as a private at Argonne in World War I and later served as a colonel in World War II across Alaska New Guinea the Philippines and Japan. He was state commander of the American Legion in 1946 and 1947.

Supreme Court Wilford Riegle Emporia Kansas Supreme Court Lyon County Kansas House of Representatives Argonne Alaska New Guineas Philippines Japan American Legion

CROME DOESN'T PAY BUT NEITHER DOES THE LAW IN BANGKOK

In Bangkok the police force shows uneven pay with a monthly salary gap between a small group of officers paid about two dollars or more, and about 6,600 conscripts paid roughly 25 cents. Maj General Lang Chattrakan Ko asked the state ministry for more money, but the budget was rejected. The piece notes broader issues of compensation and staffing in Thai law enforcement and touches on ancient plant life mentions.

Crome Bangkok Siam U.S Jer Lang Chattrakan Ko

Community Notices From Puna Mp Service At Targanosie Church

Eudora Young and Flavenece Lakeland attended a service at Targanosie Methodist church with murals of Me and v dde nier and husband. Several others including Walker, Skinner, and Vincent George spent time at various gatherings in Lawrence and near their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs Skinner.

Duuehiert Carel Lynn Brulay Pom Boone Run Basket Pupper de Soto Senerial Bath Elven DeSoto Harold Stoith Robinson Mra Osburne Tts Kosry Stre Foster Amall Mies Kanaa City Arden Ott Any Ottawa Str Jim Waggoner Ron Tawrence Amt Ro i Stramt Wesley Hrechelarn Amd Rora L. Young Flavenece Lakeland Puna Targanosie Methodist Church Husbend Wel Wilian Meenaw Bre Neematre Walker Francia Skinner Mary Martha Skinner Vincent George

Foreign Minister sORIZONTAL 15 Pictured Finnish foreign Minister

A compact listing of crossword style clues and snippets includes items spanning languages, court terms, seaweed products, animal references, and common words. It lists numbers and partial phrases such as Exempli Kratia and various short definitions, suggesting a puzzle page segment with multiple clue categories.

Please Put This On Your Radio Reminder

A brief notice urges listeners to tune in for a reminder segment. The item emphasizes timely broadcasting and audience reach, noting the reminder helps coincide with a scheduled program. No names or dates are provided.

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