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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
4
A World article discusses America's proposal for international control of atomic energy urging surrender of some sovereignty to a central authority. It notes the need for openness, the potential move toward world government, and the belief that nations with nothing to conceal would accept such inspections.
Governor Schoeppels urges Kansans to eat more Ka rey potatoes as a key food resource. The Kaw valley yields a strong crop, supporting economical use of all food. By consuming Kaw Valley crops within the state Kansans help free wheat for areas in need.
The maritime strike is fended off for now with relief seen as temporary. Union leaders plan negotiations for a new contract in September and are building a two million dollar strike fund. The program aims to keep industrial affairs in a unstable state and no agreement is binding beyond a short period.
The Soviet Union agrees to include Austria among peace-treaty participants, signaling a flexible yet strategic stance. The move shows Moscow seeks allied cohesion while protecting its own interests, balancing concessions with determination to secure favorable terms.
Highway patrol reports many vehicles on the roads are defective and drivers cling to old models awaiting new ones. A fourth Democratic governor hopeful campaigns amid party rifts as questions linger on safety. The Canadian lone communist is convicted for wartime secrets peddling, while public curiosity grows about July and August weather.
Vance M. McCormick, publisher of the Harrisburg Patriot and Harrisburg Evening News, longtime Democratic leader and former Harrisburg mayor, died yesterday aged 73. He would have been 74 Wednesday. Once a Democratic governor candidate, he retired from politics to run his newspapers. In Topeka, Rep. Frank Carlson said he would open state headquarters this week with George Stafford appointed temporary head while plans are organized. England's bachelor king history note.
Nuernberg June 17 Justice Robert H Jackson said his duties as American war crimes prosecutor would end by mid July and he would return to the United States. He estimated Nazi case work would be completed by then and the tribunal would shift to prosecuting the SS Gestapo and Hitler Youth. He stressed he is not resigning and noted groundwork for trials is being formed by a five man committee.
In Nürnberg June 17 former German chancellor Franz von Papen testified before the international military tribunal that he set up four measures to curb Hitler’s rise. He claimed only three Nazis held cabinet posts, non Nazi ministers were appointed to key posts, economic departments stayed out of Nazi control, and joint reports to the president were required to curb Hitler’s influence. He said the first Hitler government was non Nazi and aimed at world peace, but Hitler seized control after Hindenburg’s death, diminishing von Papen’s influence. Also: nylon hosiery ceilings set by OPA are announced, with a price cap of 1.00 per pair for very sheer nylons, compared with higher ceilings for standard and better grades.
Bob Welton of Tonganoxie is elected president of the Kansas Vocational Agriculture Association for 1946 47 at Manhattan Kansas. Other officers named include S S Lergsma of Ottawa as vice president and H L Kugler of Manhattan as secretary treasurer. The report notes an estimate of skin surface area for the average adult.
Construction began yesterday on new homes for Francis Murawetz at 10 Winona street and for Dr Sturck and Signe N Suu at 2 Massachusetts street. Lecompton voters approved a 2500 bond to modernize the grade school and repair work. Mrs Gregory and daughters from Caldwell join for KU commencement. Elizabeth Cleary and Allen M Weaver wed. Dorothy Greay to Leo L Elier in Burlington engagement announced. Eulah Walker and Ray Ehart wed at the Walker home. Frink and Mrs John host bridge party for Mrs Edward L Griffin of Washington DC. John Dunn hosts dinner for guests including W A Flory and family.
Twenty five years ago Walter Boyd of Valley Chapel was a Lawrence shopper on Thursday. A high wind destroyed the site on the John Thiry place at Knowledge Hill Thursday. Grace Tyler and Robert Hartman wed at the Linwood Boulevard Christian Church in Kan KC City on June 15 with the Rev.
Forty years ago Miss Kate Stunz hosted a gathering for Misses Glive and Lizzie Porter who will soon move to Denver. Mrs. Alfred Lawrence entertained 14 friends for Miss Mary Sullivan with a kitchen shower. Misses Jessie and Mary Roberts traveled to Odessa Missouri to stay with their aunt Mrs. J P Powell. Hugh Stuntz dislocated a shoulder in a wrestling match yesterday. James Sullivan visited from Overbrook today.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced examinations for Physicist Chemist and Engineer in the Federal service at the P1 grade earning 2644.80 dollars yearly. Eligible applicants meeting education or experience requirements may compete for probationary appointments leading to permanent status. Applications and announcements are available from local secretary Bert Chewing at the post office.
Eudora circles meet at the Methodist church and homes for June events with topics on evangelism and community service. Local notices include bus procurements for the school, summer travel by residents, rodeo trips, and a rural Bible Crusade camp. The Eudora Commercial Club reports progress on bus purchases and membership gains among city leaders. In other news, Ukraine’s drought relief is interrupted by renewed rain aiding crops.
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June 17 report from Jerusalem says Beth Haavara residents were arrested by Palestine police after a night of terror that left two British soldiers dead and bridges damaged. Police say Jewish terrorists may be responsible for the bridge blasts as a wider hunt and village raids continued along the frontier.
Lena Katherine Scheurer, born May 7 1860 in Ins Bern Switzerland, died June 11 1946 in Denver Colorado at 86. She came to America at 23, lived with brother in Jamestown Missouri, joined Methodists in 1887, later at Captain's Creek Eudora Kansas. Survived by four sons nine daughters fourteen grandchildren five great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral at Eudora Methodist Church with interment in Eudora cemetery. Six Hodges and Lefmann family members served as casket carriers. Amaretta Gabriel sang. Construction begins on veterans dorm at Kansas State College Manhattan Kansas with completion expected September 1.
North Lawrence residents report a busy week with club gatherings and visits. Hostesses from the H n H Pinochle club welcomed members at Mrs. Bereiter's home while families from Topeka Manhattan and California joined dinners and receptions.
Listing of weekday radio shows with WREN KMBC WDAF and WL AF offerings includes The Lone Ranger Voice of Firestone and Cavalcade of America among others. Local society notes mention diners, travels, funerals, church events and visits, with names such as the DeWeese Hammig Tryon Stanwix and Mitchell.
A dense historical radio schedule lists WREN and KMBC programs for a June day, including news broadcasts, concerts, local shows, and sports. Entries name program titles like Sam Donahue's Orchestra, Eugenie Retz, and Ted Malone, with times from morning to midnight and multiple station references. Descriptions resemble a palm-sized guide to atmospheric radio offerings and entertainment in a bygone era.
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