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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1947

Page

4

Children of Light and Day Message Shared

A short, poetic line proclaims that people are all children of light and day, emphasizing belonging to light rather than darkness across a reflective, rhythmic meditation.

Labor’s view in labor reform bill supporters gain traction

From multiple sources comes information that many men in labor organizations hope President Truman will sign the labor bill passed by Congress. They see work as meaning something to them and value fair pay and safeguards without infringing their other rights. Their experience under production pressures prompts a belief in the bill’s economic benefit.

Truman Themelves

County offices may campaign on Saturday afternoons

The Pittsburg Headlight argues the shorter work week could shape next year’s county primaries and elections. It notes many offices keep late hours or close early on Saturday, while some plans push candidates to promise Saturday afternoon openings, reflecting voters needs and job dependence.

Pittsburg Kansas

Kansas City Election Frauds Seen as Setback for Truman

Missouri Democrats sampled national opinion as the Thirty-Fifth Division reunion drew visitors to Kansas City. Polls showed substantial concern over the Kansas City primary frauds touching the President’s home district. Visitors believed the frauds would not be forgotten by next year’s campaign and would likely affect Truman’s candidacy, undermining his allies and signaling possible recounts in the future.

Missouri Kansas City

Marshall's plea for European economic recovery aid

Secretary of State Marshall renewed emphasis on aiding European economies to halt chaos that fuels communism. He urged a multi nation European plan, backed by the United States for three to four years, stressing joint effort and European responsibility to restore stability and growth.

Marshall Harvard Alumni Association Congress Ata Hungary Austria Bulgaria Romania Yugoslavia Italy Europe Virtiua Economie Eirele Asia United States America Na‘tenny Tamlaure

Debates Rise Over FCC Powers and White Bill

Washington coverage outlines Truman administration views on prices and wages, Army volunteer force, and Congress battles over broadcasting regulation. Senator White introduces amendments to curb FCC powers, NAB warns of danger, hearings set for June 17, with broad industry debate on radio networks and public interest duties.

Washington, D. C NEA Congress Maine Wallace H. White Federal Communications Commission White Burton K. Wheeler Senate Interstate Commerce Committee FCC James Lawrence Fly National Association of Broadcasters Radio Station Operators’ Trade U. S Senator White Radio Trade Press Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee Frost Justin Miller NAB Harris Ellsworth Oregor

Truman Faces Tough Veto War Over Labor and Tax Bills

The New Yorker reports President Truman cannot veto the labor or tax reduction bills until he finds a pen that writes under hot water. The remark highlights political pressure as Congress advances both measures amid wartime inflation and labor unrest.

New Yorker Truman

Modern Messiahs in Abilene Reflector Chronicle

A column critiques postwar economic proposals from Wallace Bowles Truman and others. It argues spending and wage programs may fail, questions Bowles business sense, and notes a climate of contentious budget and tax ideas aimed at boosting the payroll and public spending ahead of 1948.

Abilene Carnnicle Wallace Alan Rusia Joe Chester Bowles Bowles Truman Washington

Local Social Notes and Weddings in Frankfort Area

The Tat and Chat club met Mrs Irvin Chambers Thursday afternoon. Elizabeth Dunkel will study at Columbia University in New York this summer. Dr Ralph Canuteson will serve at Stanford University health service in Palo Alto this summer. Mrs G S McCann and son Donald of Houston will visit Mrs Brokaw and Miss Virginia Brand. Miss Grave Hoff and J Watlne of Ozawkie were married Wednesday afternoon. Miss Leslie Hill wed Dr Thomas Evans Chandler of Boston on June 5 at Trinity Episcopal Church. The wedding party included Clara Daedirke Igareth Stevens Mavel Marsha Jean Forsha and Florence Hill. Thirty five children will participate in the Tom Thumb wedding at the Congregational church Friday evening. Geneva Clare returned to Sarcoxie after a visit in Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Po J Saile visited Overbrook. Constance Carruth and Elmer V McCollum wed at St Mark's Lutheran in Atchison. Nora Kettering and Alva C Roller were married in Lecompton and will live in Lawrence.

Irvin Chambers Misa Elizabeth Dunkel New York Columbia University Ralph J. Canutraon Palo Alto Calif Canuteson Leland Stanford University G.S. McCann Donald Houston Tex J. Brokaw Virginia Brand Lesley Hill Thomas Evans Chandler Boston Trinity Episcopal Church Clara Daedirke Igareth Stevens Mavel Marsha Jean Forsha Agnes Hill Florence Hill Hiagwatha Tom Thumb Congregational Church Pringinitre Rowe Haworth Isabel P Wood Huth McChutuy Lets Lecompton Lawrence

Local residents return and depart in busy week

Louis W. Coghill came home from Pillsbury Military academy after a year away. Mina Linnie Sheeta arrives Sunday from Cheyenne where she taught. Mea Hanna Wella and Eleanora Hackney travel to Baldwin and Clathe for weddings and visits. Mrs Roy Lawrence and Marian, Mixa Liflis Lester head to California while C B Scofield at 548 Indiana Street is visited. Kenneth Constant returns from Medill School in Chicago. Blanche Weed hosts a slumber party with Japanese lanterns.

Louis W. Coghill Pillsbury Military Academy Mina Linnie Sheeta Cheyenne Wye Mea Hanna Wella Baldwin Eleanora Hackney Clathe Miss Gier Rogers Aimter Bicily Rogers John Binford Roy Lawrence Marian Mixa Liflis Lester California

Defectors Targeted by Anti Communism Rhetoric

The text notes that some groups avoid the channels they oppose to serve their own aims. It highlights that many heard extensive talk about stopping communism and are now reacting to that message, possibly failing to listen to other voices.

Letters to the Editor on dangerous driving sighting Kansas intersection

The editor laments careless driving by individuals who ignore safety and endanger others. An incident on Highway 3 near Massachusetts Street shows a car speeding at about forty miles per hour, veering from the lane and nearly striking the curb. The observer argues harsher penalties and more police visibility are needed to curb such behavior.

Journal-World Agentle Highway 3 Masachusetts Street Mastachusset Intten Jongaca Highway Patrol Kansas Observer

Flashes of Life Susie Exiled Bear Mountain

Susie a pracenn utcart from Trailside museums was freed yesterday after two years as an attraction. A keeper said she slipped into a snake pit and nine Mackengkee were killed. Police report a curious mix of incidents across several towns with missing jewelry and vacation housing swaps among families in Polk Nebraska and Caldwell Idaho.

Susie Bear Mountain Polk Neb June UTM Carl Steelquist Otis Anderson Caldwell Idaho Steelquis Anderson Andersons Steelquist

Danish Authoress Pictured in Crosswords Thematic Puzzle

Pictured Danish writer appears in a dense word puzzle with several clues across and down. The grid includes entries for French and German river names, zoological terms, and general vocabulary such as change and screen. The puzzle lists many cross-referenced clues including Bay, Ermine, Tumor, and Resting places alongside various directional hints.

Bellringers Added to List Raising Total to 459

Sixteen new names joined the Bellringers list contributing 20 or more to the Universal World War II fund, bringing the total to 468. Hutchinson and Whitewater residents are among donors including D C Martindell C Ey thaifanc Roy Co Davis H R Branine J W Varroc Tesuen Wright Go Charlies 5 Cattaday Harry Stevens I V W E and Re Wiley George Stuckey Wea vell 5 Harmes Homer Jennings Mrs Nellie Warren A J Nigg Alfred G Hull Ches ter and others. The United States is the only major country whose food supply growth has failed to keep pace with population.

D.C. Martindell C. Eythaifanc Roy Co Davis H.R. Branine Tesuen Wright Go Charlies Cattaday Harry Stevens I. V W. E Re Wiley George Stuckey Weavell Harmes Homer Jennings Nellie Warren Hutchinson A. J. Nigg Whitewater Alfred G. Hull Chester T A

Local Family News From Lawrence Area Events

Eudora community notes report Memorial Day observances, weddings, and visits. Mr and Mrs Laughlin and others attended church events in Lawrence, with numerous relatives traveling in from nearby towns. Local social life centers on family gatherings, church services, and farewells at Beethren church and nearby communities.

Social News From Farina and Nearby Gatherings

Local notice detail of visits and entertaining at Farina and surrounding homes. Mentions guests including Mr and Mrs William Miller and others, bridge games with high scores, and Sunday and weekday social events. Updates on initiations and local lodge activities.

Summer choir to sing at Fire Methodist church in Baldwin

Mrs. Mahet Harthy will host the summer pensions at Baker and a community choir directed by Prof. William C. Ries is set to perform at the Fire Methodist church Sunday. Rehearsals are each Thursday at 7 in the church choir loft. The article notes library visits, a June 14 frat concert, instrument needs, and Vacation Bible School activities at the church with multiple organizers and volunteers.

Mahet Harthy Kappa Siena Murmmer Baker Sunmmmer Fire Methodisc William C. Ries Kerns Hakerbrary Karsns Bhy T. Jononh Syracuse N.Y Arhnat Willian C. Rice Rice Methodist Church Allan Daugherty Ernest Johnson Aerts Torkelaon Richard Bender Williams Morn Karl Spear Mississ Misa Derothy Kath Weil Will Hayes Am Hedrick Tharehoni Marjorie Carr Mae Carr Kansas Stary Munie Mra Bk Morrys Tiasney Morris Misa Wali Mea AL Shaswalter Mra Hobert Chanter Crue Wichita Baldwin University of Kansas Hanate Abd Wil Cedey Fue

Red Cross Cooperation Sought for Local Home Project

Allan Vanaherts received a note last week from the county Red Cross stating national chapter cooperation in building the home. Local residents have begun contributing funds and materials to support the effort.

Allan Vanaherts County Red Cross

Radio Program Listings Across Stations for June Evenings

A dense scan shows a network of radio and TV program titles across WOAF and related stations. Items include musical specials, talk segments, mystery features, and entertainment slots with references to Topeka and Kansas City area outlets, host names, and scheduled times toward June evenings.

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