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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1946
Page
4
Reward offered in Kansas newspaper dated Friday June 14 for return of a misunderstood item, with subscription details and distribution terms. Garay, managing editor, lists offices and national representatives in New York Chicago Kansas City for subscriptions.
Secretary Byrnes has gone to Paris to attempt a new push to end the deadlock over the World War I peace treaty. Prospects are not bright as major powers show little sign of improved harmony. If first efforts fail, new methods may be tried. British Forum Minister Bevins raises the possibility of separate treaties with former Axis powers if a single all inclusive accord cannot be reached, though he prefers a united agreement blocked by Russian indifference.
Two long serving Kansas figures, Dr. William L. Burdick who joined the University in 1898 and Dr. Edwin M. Wopkins, who arrived in 1883, died within the week. Both were scholars and educators who linked schooling to life beyond the campus through public engagement and efforts to realize the University’s role in the state.
The war department will repurpose part of the Sunflower plant near DeSoto to fertilizer production to help feed a hungry world. This uses a peace time role while maintaining Sunflower as a standby defense plant due to ongoing insecure world conditions.
The Seventh Service Command based in Omaha is terminated and the Fifth Army assumes regional military affairs. The change impacts Lawrence as several military groups must align with the new administration. It affects the IUTC at the University of Kansas and the State Guard.
The New England Hospital assembly discussed postwar hospital costs which show a 40 percent higher bill in 1945 versus 1940. Dr. Fred C. Carter noted 1945 hospital salaries nearly matched total 1940 operating costs while nurse aides from the Red Cross filled wartime shortages. Rising costs threaten Blue Cross premiums and prompt calls for full-cost recovery under federal policy and the Children’s Bureau’s cost plus 10 percent rule in emergency maternity care.
Tomorrow marks a century of peace along the unfortified U S Canada border. Citizens on both sides believed they could coexist with shared interests and few differences. The anniversary reflects a hopeful boundary pledge among good neighbors amid a calmer world.
DewiITT Mackenzie reports on the looming Paris talks where the United States Britain Russia and France seek a quick and definite accord on postwar peace treaties. Sen Connally warns against one minister stalling the plan while Bevin floats separate treaties and Moscow weighs concessions in a potential push for collaboration.
Paul Brune was elected president of the agricultural conservation commission in Douglas County with John French as vice president and H A Rappard as the third member at a township committeemen meeting. Frivolous Belles officers were chosen at Ruth Irene Oatman home with Ruth Warren and Helen Garrett assisting. Miss Eva Anderson and Evan Travis wed at Olathe. Yellowstone trip planned for Mrs Ernest Karola and family. Five citizenship applications heard by Charles E Moss. names include Louis Eder and C H Hunsinger. Massachusetts Street parking and safety zones to be marked. Birth announced for Mary Louise to Mr and Mrs W C McNown. J D Kennard traveled to Kansas City on business.
Forty years ago Mrs J H Gebliker left for Chicago for a visit. Miss Nelle Morris departed for Independence to see friends. Mr and Mrs Frank Evans traveled to Raymore Missouri to visit Mrs Evans' parents. Mrs J H Chadwick visited friends in Eudore. Mrs Ed Duff of Baldwin was in town. Laura Ware planned to spend Sunday in Kansas City.
Gov. Schoeppel’s advisory committee on water planning and federal officials conferred on flood control plans for the Nemaha river basin. Kansas water resources chief engineer George S. Knapp said opposition at hearings May 28–29 favored the Salt Conservation Service to build small reservoirs. The committee plans an inspection trip over the Nemshaw basin and will follow up the discussion with federal officials.
A wartime page features President Truman and a presidential aide among 19 images. The compilation highlights aides and officials. captions note roles and small details about the presidential entourage.
The committee named Col. C. H. Chorpening of Tulsa district engineer and J. A. Ke McClymonds of Lincoln regional conservator to oversee boil conservation services.
Douglas county health department plans a summer program to inspect all city food establishments to improve sanitary conditions. Dr. J. M. Matt, county health officer, said the effort follows a Wichita conference with sanitarians, health officers, and nurses. The sanitarian group discussed milk sanitation and rural water supplies while health officers covered cancer central and public health topics. Nurses addressed the future of the nursing profession.
Dr and Mrs Nelson P Horn returned from a trip to Muscamtind Inwa. The Evangeline chapter of the Eastern Star celebrated its 51st anniversary at the Masonic Hall with tastefully decorated surroundings. Guests of honor included Miss Julia Miller charter member and first worthy matron, and Mrs Harry Webster grand alternate conductress of Kansas grand chapter from Ottawa. Both guests delivered talks and were well received.
Radio segments listed for WDAF and related stations include WREN EMBC SFRU ISO with a Friday evening lineup. Community items cover Evangeline Chapter events, guests, and notes on deaths, plus church activities at First Methodist and W.S.C.S. meeting details, receptions, and obituary notice for Beverly Louise Heine.
A long OCR dense list of radio shows with stations and times followed by an advertisement for Wilson Zerosafe Freezer and Pal-A-Way Frozen Foods storage units. It notes sizes from 6 to 88 cu ft and promises better insulation, plus contact for REAMAN'S RADIO SERVICE at 1200 N.Y. and phone 140.
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