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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
4
Front page notes frost trophies shown at a ceremony, with editorial lines on unity and wartime relief efforts. Local columnists reflect on bread and supply hardships and public sentiment in a broader national context. The issue covers subscription details and press affiliations.
Fragmentary 19th century style text discusses Senate rejection of restoring the tenage draft and advancing a 30 year pay rise for regular army grades. It warns such pay increases delay budget balancing and government finances, urging facing the real situation rather than masking it with staged promises.
The navy may struggle to staff wartime ships as a potential maritime strike looms, with qualified personnel scarce and full operational readiness in doubt. Meanwhile misinterpreted reports cite municipal income taxes, and pirates attack a stranded Liberty ship off northern China with a destroyer intervention.
Critics claim President Truman has shifted away from F.D.R. policy that labor unions can do no wrong. The public’s disappointment with labor leaders fosters skepticism of unrestricted union power, suggesting a wiser stance for the country.
Witnesses loosen reluctance on Lichfield army prison trials as reports of alleged brutalities surface amid high ranking approval. In primary elections, the Political Action Committee fails to oust two congressmen, while pledging continued effort despite rebuffs.
Drew McLaughlin of Miami calls John LeAwis the incubator baby of the new deal. The new deal’s children, whether raised in incubators or not, are now big enough to trouble the old folks, and are doing it. The weather man notes fresh Kanens frosts in dunes on record, offered as a non-prophetic update.
The article notes a wartime strain on flour and the home baker increasingly improvises with substitutes. It describes home bakery as a practical art, compares fresh bread to desserts, and weighs options like biscuits and pancakes while conserving scarce grain for shipments abroad.
A wartime style debate recounts Churchill and Attlee warning that Soviet expansion threatens eastern Europe, with France Italy under Communist influence. Bevin argues a firm stance is needed to keep Britain in a favorable position as Moscow presses influence across France, Italy, and the Mediterranean.
Johns Campbell arrives to spend summer with aunts Mrs Vanoy Miller and Miss Alive. Viola Harbeson of Cheyenne visits two weeks with parents and Mrs Bert Harbeson. Thomas Lerremure of New York attends K U commencement as guest of Ray Wright. Irene Gibler and Glenn W Jackson Jr wed May 3. G C Purvis announce birth of son. Leo Maichel hosts guests Sunday. Dana Hobson announce birth of son June 4. Adleen Weaver prior name Robinson. Wilma Miller returns from St Marys of the Wood Indiana. A M Cole visits enroute to Hue Rapids. Jesse Mercer and William Underwood leave for two weeks fishing in the Ozarks. R H Edmiston announce birth of daughter Amy Jean at Rosedale Memorial Hospital.
Twenty five years ago at morning service Rev M Lee Sorey announced his resignation to accept the pastorate for the church at Beatrice Nebraska. Misses Nadine Jolene and Marguerite Cox hosted a breakfast for Sigma Kappa seniors at 601 Louisiana street. Miss Helen Pendleton hosted a gathering at her Tennessee street home. Dr and Mrs David Robinson entertained in compliment to Miss Nina Kanaga and her upcoming marriage to Neil Ireland of Tulsa.
Cambridge Massachusetts June 6 19 Harvard today announced honorary doctor of laws degrees to four top ranking American commanders Eisenhower Arnold and Vandegrift at the universitys commencement. Degrees were conferred by President James J Conant with Eisenhower described as a military statesman and diplomat whose character and skill aided the coalition and a triumphant army of democracy.
Fragmented clue filled puzzle style item lists multiple cross references. It mentions Award winner and various numbered clues across topics including language, countries, cities, and objects. The readable content suggests a themed puzzle or crossword with entries like Universal language, Eagle's nest, Dutch city, Note in Guido's scale, and Christmas song. No narrative events or clear person, place, or organization control.
A fragmented report recalls drought and famine in eastern Kansas beginning soon after the Lawrence founding. It notes months with no rain, delayed crops, and widespread hardship for pioneers amid scarce food, highlighting early post founding struggles.
Don W. Holter uncovered letters in Lawrence from December 19 1860 and February 1895 detailing severe hardship. Dr Richard Cordley describes hunger and charity demands as citizens depend on aid. accounts from Atchison and southern territories illustrate widespread distress. Dr Holter later served with the Methodist Board of Missions and endured 37 months in a Philippine prison camp.
FortY years ago Tebert Hamilton Robertson son of Mr and Mrs E M Robertson formerly of this city is one of the Stadustes of the high school at Des Ona T Richards of Eudora was in town today T J Edmonds went to Valley Falls this morning M in Kansas wes BOB MS Cowles arrived yes to visit Mr and Mrs M G Manley Miss Mary Parker will leave Thursday for Fresno Calif where she will spend the summer with her uncle J H Newlin Mr and Mrs S M Morrison left this afternoon to attend dedication services of the Mother church of Christian Science in Boston
The Los Angeles CIO workers at Ford Motor plants ratify a new contract forbidding illegitimate strikes with discharge by employers and the union. Leaders urge local moderates to curb troublemakers to avert a near civil war as discontent rises among Americans in labor circles.
In a rousing appeal the text denounces Communists and fellow travelers as seeking to subjugate American workers. It lauds the A F L electrical workers for offering six thousand dollars in prizes to boost construction speed and cut home costs. John L. Lewis and advocates praise increased production per man per day as the path to higher wages and better living, while condemning economic democracy as dictatorship and urging local self government in labor matters.
Topeka June 6 Kansas farm produce prices show a nine point increase from April and a 16 point rise from a year ago. The federal state report notes wheat averaging 1.72 per bushel last month, up 15 cents from April excluding a 40 cent government bonus. Corn hits 1.35 per unit up 23 cents, oats 0.80 up four cents, barley 1.??, grain sorghum 2.85 up 15 cents.
In Manila on June 6, Joaquin Pacis recalls a brutal 1945 homecoming at the Masaila hotel during a battle that left the building heavily damaged. He served as B captain in Bata Balani guerrillas, aiding U S troops in retaking the hotel as 600 Japanese forces died. Pacis recounts underground hotel staff networks and wartime courier lines aiding resistance. The group dissolved after the strike, many joining northern Luzon guerrillas. Officials prep the ruined site for Independence Day ceremonies amid scarce materials.
An announcement from W R Basic vocational agriculture instructor notes Kansas State College Manhattan will host the annual vocational agriculture teachers conference June 14 24 and 15 the first since 1942. L B Pollom Kansas State Board for Vocational Education organizer outlines workshops speakers include K S C faculty and national experts with sessions starting June 13.
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