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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1947

Page

4

Pressure on White House as Congress Passes Tax and Labor Bills

Capital pressure mounts around the White House as Congress moves two major bills, tax reduction and labor regulation, facing presidential choices that may conflict with cabinet advice and national sentiment. The administration weighs factions, while opponents push hard, making a difficult moment for President.

Congress Truffat Weeden Coures Fongrese White House

Farley’s Inside Dope on Roosevelt and Democratic Leadership

James A. Farley writes a series examining the break between Farley and Franklin D Roosevelt. He argues Roosevelt demanded personal loyalty to the party, while Farley prioritized party leadership over the president. Farley sees Democratic strife from stalled leadership amid several administrations and notes intra party politics will be dissected by a seasoned observer.

Collier's James A. Farley Franklin D. Roovevelt Farley Roosevelt White House FLDR Demafrave Uuit Roosevelt Democratic Party

Russia and the common man politics clash over ideas

The piece critiques Wallace’s claim that the common man seeks Russia for inspiration. It argues many Americans see Russia as ideas backed by force, but such notions don’t fit U.S. interests. It notes Truman’s stance toward European regimes and questions the effectiveness of state department notes in dealings with foreign grabs. It ends pondering a method to move beyond impasses.

Rr Wallace Russia Mr. Wallace United States Central Topeka State Journal Truman State Department

Nominee Circumerances for Father of 1947 Named

Leon ard G. McGowan of Misbara Ind is named as the natural nominee for American father of 1947. He joked about wanting a dog for Father’s Day and reportedly received a dog from seven sons, a moment later described as perplexing but humorous. The piece also notes name changes at the University of Kansas Hospital, now University of Kansas Medical Center, and laments the public’s likely continued use of Bell Memorial.

Leonard G. McGowan Ind University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City University of Kansas Medical Center

Wheat Country Talk: Farmers predict bumper Kansas crop

Eastern Kansas wheat yields spark talk of 60 bushels per acre on one farm with a 30 bushel county average and government parity guarantees. Farmers discuss open market effects, volunteers, and future years while noting dairy and poultry reductions and personal memories of past hard years.

City Telegram Kansas Rmer Board of Trade Aaid

Marshall Plan and Western Europe unity effort

The column discusses Secretary of State Marshall's plan for European economic regeneration, the Red regime in Hungary, and the push to coordinate international effort to save western Europe. It notes Truman's stance against oppressive regimes, the rising influence of Communist parties in France and Italy, and the need for unified action with France and Italy as pivotal states.

I. S Marshall Europe Bert Tore Tne Nivat Desrepme T' Perind Hungary gTam Mateus America Ottawa Truman Economme Eropean Ennemur orMeram Romania Bulgaria Italy Frais Couirse France Taty Peving Paris Prench Bilault

The Old Home Town Engagements and Birth Announcements

Mr and Mrs C Rumsey announce the marriage of their daughter Erma to Lloyd Shank of Lawrence on June 4. Mr and Mrs Karl Whighstl of Kansas City announce the birth of Forrest K on June 11, Mrs Whighstil the former Thelma Orr of Lawrence. Miss Miriam Hughes has left to visit Kansas City and Chicago before returning to Long Beach California. Mr and Mrs Will Martin and children spent Sunday with Earl Martin in the Barber neighborhood.

C. Rumsey Erma Lloyd Shank Lawrence Karl Whighstl Kansas City Forrest K Whighstil Thelma Orr Miriam Hughes Howard Veatch Chicago Boreat Park Margaret Meyer Oest Wal Reinke Kvarpae Cts Alice Ate Taghit Grote Evans Ottawa Wehier Aed Ch Onte Bacel Alfred Kinete Oktatanahr Menard EL Kahler Mie Dias Orrik Mit Pal Cabriel Vos Chuty Thueaday Mies Dorothy Dean Lee Mary Stot Abert Omaha Daighter Oglon Tar Dione Wiese Ted Ure Clarence Dieag Enforcas Varlwan Gabriel Rend-Co Twugies Galen Ernest Milbure Thesday Ray Willerd Teft Baldwin Willard Sentate Oscar Allison Pater We View Methodist Church Lawreece Wok. Bright i Tomeleek Clinton Park Curtle Diedrich Cualeen Swope Mark Ranake Sunda X Grantp Fries Martin Abel Isangin

Local notices and famille events from twenty five years ago

Arthur Douglas hosted friends to a radio concert from Sweeney School in Kansas City. Louis Peckham, son of Mr and Mrs E S Peckham, named assistant general news editor of Spectator at Shattuck Military Academy Paribany Minnesota. Miss Mary Underwood hosted a bridge party for her cousin Mize dia Hinckley of Maquaketa Iowa. Mr and Mrs Clay Kameey of Kansas City announce the birth of a son June 12.

Arthur Douglas Sweeney School Kansas City Louis Peckham E. S. Peckham Spectator

Local Notes and News From Forties Era Visit and Events

Forty years ago Lee Niemeyer traveling for Barteldes Seed house is home briefly. Miss Leona Jenkins and Alta Smith of Wamega visit Mr and Mrs Peirce. University Board of Rewenta met to decide location for engineering building. construction to begin at once. Mrs Fred Shephard of St Joseph visits her parents. Bertha Elliott deaconess spoke at the Methodist church. Miss Ada Kunker hosts. Harley Armstrong announces birth of a son June 13.

Lee Niemeyer Barteldes Leona Jenkins Mise Alta Smith Wamega Mra Peirce University Board of Rewenta Fred Shephard St. Joseph A. Christenson Bertha Elliott Kansas City Ada Kunker Harley Armstrong

Fragmented Radio Schedule Fragment at Night

A garbled OCR fragment lists radio and TV station notes from WDAF WREN WDAP and others. It mentions concerts, news segments and dates like June and November with scattered times and events, indicating a local listings page with multiple program previews.

Letters to the Editor on Parking and Race Tensions

A reader outlines double parking on Main Street and asks why officers do not ticket violators. The letter then recounts a bus ride incident about race tensions between white and Black passengers and urges better understanding. The writer notes there have been about 7,400 murders in the United States over the past decade.

Ain Lachetne Massachuset Sam The United States

Movement to secede from Germany in Hohenzollern region

In Hechingen, Germany, a movement seeks an independent country within the tiny Hohenzollern principality. Propaganda flyers urge locals to remember their heritage while leaders push for special license plates for cars. A social democrat obstructs the plan as French rulers monitor the unrest.

Hechingen Germany Principality Hohenzollern Willian Pieter Levis Chaetiay Presi Joyns Seountry Fren Lindich Castle Carla Schmid Hohenalern Bismarck Lichtenstein Prussia Kaicers Wurtelenberg

Elbow Bending Seen as Divorce Cause by a Judge

Kancae City reports at the Missouri judicial conference that elbow bending at a cocktail bar is cited as a leading divorce cause. DA husband drinks, returns late, collapses at home, prompting divorce talks. Judge Edward M. Ruddy proposes a 30 day waiting period before marriage to curb impulsive unions.

Kancae City Dinnee H.R. Lacriere St. Louis Edward M. Ruddy St. Laui

Comic Star Horizontal 17 Pictured actor T7

A crossword style clue grid lists multiple entries across and down including actor hints, maritime terms, materials, and common words. It features references to silent pictures and various definitions for both horizontal and vertical positions.

Guiin Virginia Cab

Delegates Chosen For National Boys Forum At Washington

Wichita youths Alf ord Bissell George Foshee were named delegates to the National Boys Forum in Washington D C August 1–8 after Sunflower Boys State. Bissell, chief justice of the state supreme court, and Foshee, governor, will attend with Kent Frizzell of Wichita as a guest of the Legion. Drowns in Farm Pond near Auburn Melvin Foster Jr 13 drowned after a riding accident in a farm pond.

Wichita Kan Alford Bissell Great Bend George Forshee Ater Washington, D.C Bissell Juste Supreme Court Foshee Loys Kent Frizzell Legion Farm Pond Auburn Melvin Bud) Foster, Jr Tha Box Foster

Baldwin News Social Notices and Local Gatherings

A Baldwin page lists numerous social events and appearances. Mrs Waydann and Mrs Wathen attend gatherings, with callers and graduates mentioned. Local dinners, bridges, and club meetings are described, noting attendees, hosts, and venues around Baldwin and nearby Lawrence.

Kanes Oy Fuse of Sister Sent Mrs Walters in Hospital

Mrs Alea Walters spent several days last week in Kanes Oy for the Fuse of her sister Mrs Homer Murceh art Mr Marsh Danley and Rarmiond, one of Mrs Alvena Stetten, were in the Lawrence Memorial hospital on Wednesday for lone sil operations. The last meeting of hegan at the Helanthus Chapter Gis wae held.

Alea Walters Kanes Oy Homer Murceh Marsh Danley and Rarmiond Alvena Stetten Lawrinte Memorial Hospital Hegan Helanthus

Radio Programs Across Stations in Topeka and Kansas City

A garbled list of radio program names and hosts from WDAF WREN KMBC KFKU and other stations outlines shows such as Cavalcade, Dinner Musical, Voice of Firestone, Radio Theatre Hour, and Doctor Tale. It notes dates in June and mentions attendees at a community event, plus references to local figures and surprising personal news.

Ben Aninge KMNBC Wdar—Cavalcadea EN Topeka Wren Joan Davin Voice of Firestone Wren—Lane Ianmrer Kmhc Radio Theatre Lan Treasury pweWiarepr Rand RMEC Hawk KMAO Jarwell Thomas Woaf—Supper Club Motorola Farnsworth Ait Kansas City Tulsa Omaha Carl Griswold Frank Lesch Garwin Gillum Ivan Browning

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