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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1946
Page
1
Chicago reports the LaSalle hotel fire in the Loop killed 58 people and injured many as residents were awakened by smoke. The blaze swept the 22 story building in a swift morning disaster as investigators began outlining the fatalities and scene details.
Kansas City AP reports on June 8 a blaze at the Hammond LaSalle hotel in Chicago sent fire crews through the building. Mrs. Owens and her mother and aunts fled in night clothes, with several others, as flames trapped guests. Firefighters battled the fire, many victims were found or rushed to hospitals, and one woman gave birth as she was rescued. An inquest was planned to determine responsibility.
Nanking reports a 15 day truce between Chinese government and Communists as a prelude to talks for permanent peace. Kuomintang leader Ly Chung-Li states negotiations cover ceasefire and restoration of control, with military reorganization. Marshall to lead envoy team to Manchuria, while forces move to Peiping for possible implementation.
From January to April this year Wilard Larkin city building inspector notes building actions nearly triple the same period last year with 26 permits in March alone. Four months total permits reach 118 with valuation over six times prewar levels, contrasting sharply with Lawrence prewar activity. May figures pending. Meanwhile Rome reports the republic vote and the king’s departure following plebiscite.
Washington June 5 UP Tread sent Truman today selected Sen Warren Austin Vermont Republican to be America's representative by the United Nations security council. The appointment takes effect next January. Austin will resign his Senate seat and be named special representative of the president with ambassadorial rank to advise Herschel Johnson.
Topeka forecast expects warm temperatures with highs near 85 to 90 and lows around 69 to 80 across the state. Scattered showers are possible in western areas tonight, no moisture in eastern regions until Friday. Goodland and Coffeyville reported 85/54 and 77/66 respectively.
Emil Heck, a noted grower in the Kaw Valley, reports that the potato harvest will start in the area around mid next week. Indications suggest a good yield. The quickest way to find a new home or eight room threat is to follow a listed classified.
Topeka June 9 1940 Rep Ross of Emporia estimated that about 40 percent of one teacher Kansas schools with under 10 pupils will be eliminated by July 1 1940 in a progress report to the Kansas legislative council. He noted court challenges to the elementary reorganization law in about 20 counties and said progress varies by county committees. He cited Lane county as fully reorganized and at least nine others with comprehensive programs, while counties such as Cherokee Crawford Franklin Jackson Johnson and Leavenworth show relative inactivity.
June 11 report on possible maritime strike as coast guard and navy monitor talks. President Truman urged action while Parliament and Congress weigh authority to curb a walkout. Officials expect a quick House vote on related control bill to force leaders to call back crews.
Dergance named assistant U S attorney for Kansas with a background in government work. The appointee, previously involved with Sunflower Ordnance Works and Kansas bar admission, will focus on government-related cases.
Incomplete text describes bread lines in many cities and mentions relief efforts. The fragment references executives, a war context, and foreign histories, but specifics are unclear. The article’s readable parts hint at shortages and government action, with a focus on urban responses and lingering hardship.
Market reports indicate an early bread stock selloff with unusual trading activity. Investors note listless demand and potential price shifts as exchanges show heightened volatility amid scattered orders and thin liquidity.
scrambled transcript shows Will Malott and Rah Rion involved in a university board of regents hearing. discussion centers on disputed documents and whether a feature was recalled before or after the meeting, with unnamed witnesses and unnamed deadlines.
Mattern is a drawing and painting at the University of Kansas. The fragment mentions a private art event at Chicago and a Kansas venue, but the readable text is garbled.
Scrambled text references Series E bond cash-ins and redemptions through June 1, comparing to November figures. Mentions Randated Preaxd dune 5 and higher redemptions but lacks clear entities or dates. Summary preserves isolated facts without coherent details from the fragment.
A local committee organized a cash and canned goods drive for distribution to aid relief efforts. Volunteers including Mrs Christiny Alford and Dr Masterg Hughes oversee donation collection, with boxes placed in multiple centers. The drive anticipates shipment to national headquarters in New York and targets urgent support for families and individuals facing shortages.
The article outlines upcoming events at the Kansas State Sielea Championship with mention of the Wentire club, Lawrence contingent, and participants named with focus on the late Gesu Handicap. Officials expect a strong turnout and spotlight on the highly coveted trophy as teams prepare for competition.
Senior naval officials report Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey stressed the United States will retain a strong Navy to safeguard national defense and world peace. He noted future ships and fleet design will be guided by science and atomic research, not by a world organization.
County highway officials announced planned repair work to patch roads across the county. Crews will address rutted sections and potholes along key routes, with crews to start this week and continue through the weekend depending on weather.
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