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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1946
Page
4
A compilation of subscription rates and addresses for delivery in multiple cities including Topeka Kansas and New York. It lists rates in advance, carrier delivery options, and publication details with copyright and distribution notes. The page includes a biblical verse and references to Associated Press dispatches.
Predictions say production in the automotive sector will improve in August. Labor leaders are blamed for wage hikes via hold-ups that raise costs, while workers in other lines demand raises. Despite higher wages, actual purchasing power drops as prices rise. Production trends downward, living standards fall, and cooperation between labor and management is urged to boost shared output.
Recent developments show a senate investigation has only touched the surface of graft and corruption that permeated Washington during wartime contracts. Public servants allegedly joined in the misdeeds as officials shaded funds to influence public business. Investigators should expose both donors and recipients without sparing anyone.
Russia supported Byrnes proposal to keep proceedings open to the press, arguing firsthand reporting will improve accuracy. Committee sessions will be closed, and some delegates may disagree at times, but the public in many nations will be better informed about Paris talks.
General De Gaulle urges a Britain France alliance to be assessed after the Paris peace conference finishes. He expresses confidence in the United Nations and suggests such an alliance would depend on how the UN system functions in practice.
The peace conference will greatly influence the future of the United Nations, setting the stage for postwar diplomacy and international cooperation. Key decisions on mandates, security councils, and reconstruction funding will likely emerge as central themes guiding the global body's early identity.
Courts hear back pay claims against multiple war plant operators. If won, funds come from the U S Treasury. Decisions permitting pay for time spent commuting underpin these suits, linked to wage and hour law regulations. The Hercules Powder case is a million dollar action with many former employees joining.
Congress decided to issue five year non negotiable bonds worth 25 each to cover terminal leave pay for enlisted men, sparing cash for officers amid a planned three billion dollar drain. Bonds bear 2 1 2 percent interest and may be used to fund premiums on converted war risk insurance. Parents of service members praise the plan for fostering saving habits as veterans age and plan ahead.
The Heirens confession, arranged days ago, failed again yesterday. Prosecutors must prove charges in open court, a difficult task despite confidence in the facts. A confession would have simplified the case.
A contractor who gave a sizable check to Representative Coffee of Washington claims he did not realize the payment violated criminal law. He asserts absence of criminal intent to influence official action and seeks to justify the transaction as a routine business expense.
The Paris peace conference rules committee voted to allow press attendance, a rare accord between Byrnes and Molotov. The move aims to gauge freedom as a barometer for broader rights, contrasting Soviet secrecy with Western openness and recalling open sessions at Versailles.
Chris Keenan, a lifelong bachelor and famed Montana gold miner born in Treland, Townsend, celebrated his 101st birthday in Townsend with a hopeful remark on his matrimonial future saying he still has hopes.
A U P streamliner struck a returning truck near Lecompton injuring Fred Hildebrand and killing Mike Bahnmaier, both from Lecompton. The incident occurred shortly before 10 o'clock today as they came from the Kansas City market. Dorothy Alice Bahnmaier Speicher wed Frank Speicher at the bride’s parents home July 27, with plans to settle in Lawrence. Darlene Ruth Swallow was born July 23 to Mr and Mrs Vern Swallow. The community reports several travel and social updates including library farewell for Marie Hostetter and a party in honor of Maude Bryant before her move to Kansas City.
Undersheriff and deputies surveyed movers camps around Lawrence in a search for a missing person reportedly abducted nearby. A Salem resident visiting Be3 fernils is mentioned, but details remain unclear and officials continue inquiries. University librarians contributed to the ongoing information gathering.
Forty years ago Dr F H Snow returned home after a bug hunt in Arizona. He confirms reports of a Gila monster bite on his hand but suffers no ill effects. Frank Crowder is ill with typhoid fever in Simmons hospital. Elizabeth Herrington travels to Kansas City. Teckla Wulfekuhle of Leavenworth visits Sophie Smithmeyer this week. Mrs FE D Thompson, Miss Agnes Thompson and Stansbury Thompson plan a Harbor Springs trip. Guila Myers hosts Corrize Pulliam of Baldwin as a polite guest.
Washington report on CARE distribution of the 10-in-1 supply designed by the Army to feed troops and European families. Each 30 pound package holds over 40 000 calories with five assortments. Contents include canned fruit cereal pre mix powdered milk biscuits canned meat cheese vegetables and more ready to eat.
World champion Hughes captures fifth title in six years as horizons brighten. The puzzle hints at a grid of clues covering animals, objects, and terms like nickel symbol and fish, with references to eras and ranks. The event marks a dominant period with continued success and strong performance across multiple competitions.
A compact item listing terms such as Jacob's fit son and Worthless scrap, detailing balances, totals, property, and a flat epoch context. The fragment presents a catalog-like sequence likely from an inventory or glossary, highlighting figures and categories without full sentences or narrative.
Storekeeper William Kask in Hillside Colorado hires a bulldozer at 15 cents an hour to shave 20 feet from a hill blocking his ocean inlet view. If possible he will buy the entire rise and cut a 1500 by 200 foot slice, planning a 30-foot removal to improve the outlook.
Donald Murphy as vice president states a man must have hair to join the club and warns that any member who gets a haircut will be fined. The club plans a recruiting drive Saturday in front of the courthouse.
Manila reports President Roxas accepted Judge Quirino's resignation affecting the People's court and Quirino may join Laurel treason cases as chief defense counsel. Kakizaki fire levels 425 homes in West Honshu with no deaths. La Guardia visits France as UNRRA chief. Britain invites Saudi Arabia to Palestine talks. U K servicemen may marry non Japanese enemies, subject to security. Glenn Abbey named secretary general of Japan allied advisory council.
The Anglo American Cabinet Committee proposes dividing Palestine into Zionist Arab and central government regions. The central area would be under strong British control with limited autonomy for Arab and Jewish zones. The Jewish province would cover about 1500 square miles, roughly twice New Jersey’s size.
In Nuernberg Germany July 31 retired Army officer Fellers leaves for home to retire after 28 years in uniform. Justice Robert N Jackson chief US counsel on the war crimes tribunal sails to Paris then New York, expected back to Nuernberg in September. The USS Marine Panther bound Manila to San Francisco puts in at Yokohama for three infantile paralysis cases hospitalization awaiting respirator from Manila. Lt Col Leroy V Breene troop commander from Merion Pennsylvania announces. Ship master Lief J Christiansen of Baltimore.
The Lawrence Water Department records an all time high of 4736 customers in June up 13 from May and 68 309 000 gallons pumped that month averaging 2 276 766 gallons daily. July demand stays high while peak loads reach about four million gallons daily as reserves cover slack periods. Total June expenditures were 8 621 11 and sales 16 002 42. council member Hageart urged fluorine use for dental health. health officer Dr Mott noted current fluorine suffices and a five year study will assess impact, similar study ongoing at Ottawa.
Charles Hayden of near Lawrence called Baldwin on Tuesday. Chicago visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Kaiser and sons Ronald and David, visited Mr. and Mrs. Dale Martin and Larry in Baldwin before traveling to California. Virgil Wood leaves for Ludington with two weeks there. Dr. H Kk Ebright visits Emporia and Winfield to see relatives. Frank Kerns sustained painful bruises after a hay mow fall. no bones broken. Rev Clyde W Brewster led a memorial for Mrs Bertha Showalter Gorman at Stanley funeral home. burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Out of town attendees included Allen Gorman and Mr. and Mrs. Duke Shacker. Alfred and Mrs. C O Hardy bruised when car left highway. they were hospitalized. Mrs. Lou Kerns of St Joseph also mentioned.
A dense listing of KMBC WDAF and WREN broadcasts across Wednesday and Thursday evenings featuring station lineups, hosts, and programs such as Jack Armstrong Lum and Abner The Lone Ranger Frank Carle and His Orchestra and CBS Dance Orchestra. Includes news segments Weather and sports highlights and sign offs across stations KMBC WDAF WREN and WRAP with numerous personalities and show titles.
Mr and Mrs Paul Sutton announce the marriage of their daughter Ethel May to Sgt John D Leecy Jr of Wellsville. The ceremony was July 17 at Annison AR. Leecy will attend AR school at Camp Lee VA and Mrs Leecy will stay in Baldwin until discharge next July. Bride a Baldwin High School graduate.
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