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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

4

Fragmentary OCR News Item From Chicago North Michigan Ave

Unclear OCR text references locations in Chicago and Kansas City with stray phrases about rates and life news. The readable portions mention 133 North Michigan and 15 West something and an Associated Press style note. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable.

Cileago North Michigan Kapeas City Armber Associated Fred Ie AP News Iligsnes Tor

Rail Rate Bill Moves From Senate to House

A bill to permit railroad cooperative rate making while protecting public interests passes the Senate and heads to the House. It would let roads cooperate on rates without anti trust prosecutions, under supervision of the Interstate Commerce Commission to prevent evasion of oversight. Senator Clyde Reed endorses the measure despite concerns about safeguards.

Senate House Interstate Commerce Commission Clyde Reed Meet Kaneang Reeda

Party Divided on Labor Bill as Truman Considers Action

A Democratic survey of party leaders found about 100 favored veto, over 60 urged signing, and a small minority supported passage as is. The split signals Truman faces a tough choice with 1948 looming, likely drawing opposition from many well informed Democrats.

Democratic National Committee Demserets

UN Disarmament Plan Faces Russian Veto Threat

U N delegates largely back U S disarmament proposals with strong support for the program. Russia is the lone objector and could veto, threatening the unanimity principle and endangering the UN disarmament effort. The charter aims to ease armament burdens and secure lasting peace for all nations.

United Nations United States Russia Ape VU. N U. N

New Zealand Report Hints At Mystery Weapon

A New Zealand report teases a new mystery weapon with rival to an a bomb potency but a different mechanism. The article notes it offers little detail and contrasts its impact with the world’s need for famine relief.

New Zealand Itre

Striking resemblance to a report by the C I O

A fragment notes that the ex parts cannot forget the faults and suggests what is good enough for the C I O is good enough for the administration. It mentions labor committees found something, though the text is uncertain and garbled.

Airport Question The future of the Lawrence Preshipal airport

City council considers enlarging and improving the Lawrence airport on land leased from the University of Kansas. A long term Tang farm lease could secure usage for 20 to 30 years, but state agreement and cooperation between city and university face doubt and differences. A careful survey may show mutual benefits from continued cooperation toward a unified program.

Lawrence University of Kansas Sxeue

Twenty Times Twenty Monday Night

A Wichita Beacon note cites Saline County spending nearly twenty thousand dollars annually on poor relief, comparing twenty years of rising costs to a population about the same. The piece contrasts revenue and prices then and now, noting a dramatic twentyfold increase in relief outlays amid broader wage and rainfall anecdotes.

Salina County

Investigation of British press control under socialism

A discussion on England's Labour government and a high powered inquiry into ownership and control of the British press. The piece warns that restrictions could threaten freedom, risking a global shift toward hard left governance and totalitarian tendencies if nationalism and state regimentation advance.

England West Press London Communist Worker Menare Attlee Mr. Attlee France Cnlonel Britain

Barbs Port Let Home Gardening Cut You Down

A doctor removes a collar button from a man's lung after gardening mishap. Heavy spring rains threaten the 1947 potato crop, raising alarm about national food prospects and Uncle Sam’s role in potential destruction of supplies.

Port Uncle Sam Destrey

Old Home Town Social News and Engagements

Local society brief recounts Mrs. Phil Snundera hosting guests, Mrs. O. O. Stoland’s luncheon for Mr. T. E. Griesa and daughter Milanea, and Ruth Stockwall’s engagement to Leo Winfield Born. Dorothy Ann Fritzel’s engagement to Ralph A. Altice is announced. Grace Shropshire and Miss Grace McNamara noted among engagements. travel and W C A convention plans included.

Phil Snundera Ma' He O. O. Stoland T. E. Griesa Maurice Crane Topeka Harold G. Ingham Milanea Robert 5 Sre Manhattan Uni Ericare Cha Ora Hiram Stockwall Ruth Leo Winfield Mason City Jows John V. Fritzel Albert Fritzel Dorothy Ann Dorothy Ann Fritzel Ralph A. Altice Detriot Mich

Twenty Five Years Ago at Lake View Supper

Twenty five years ago Mrs Lilburn Dowers and companions attended a supper at Lake View. M C Hathaway, Lee and Sal in peace. Miss Hollis Eckel traveled to Kansas City for a luncheon at Hotel Muehlbach for Kansas girls. Names Salment Kern Pans Amnal.

Masonic District Officer Visits Ottawa Lodge

Forty years ago R E Melvin district deputy and master for this Masonic district traveled to Ottawa yesterday to inspect the lodge there. Also noted are social items: Carlotta Clark leaves for Sharon after visiting Dr and AL P Hults, H C Wheeler visits Springfield, Mrs Frank Banke guests of Mrs H A Heath, Topeka for 25 percent chocolate price rise with Lawrence keeping at 40 cents per pound, a son born January 12 to Mr and Mrs John Hefner of Bethel, Reb McFarland hosts visitors, Frank Kennedy and wife attend Elwood Kennedy wedding in Fell River Nebraska.

R. E. Melvin Ottawa Yeaterday Frank Banke Qeopeks H. A. Heath Topeka Lawrence Jane Fell River, Neb Elwood Kennedy Lulu Lothhols Mémorial Aetrice Anna Landon Margaret Wenterhouse Michonie Ettelbrock Ifs Morris Enve Thanke Ink C. AL. Holmes Harold Eisele Fred Floward Donald Elanna Vina Allen Tan Okla Allen Ben Barts Barts Rhetts L. C. Lucas Subleton Alfred Elsele Sublette Mra Lucan Hale Alead Sir. Lucas

Flashes of Life and Courtroom Routine Across Front Pages

A Canadian motorist in Missoula reports engine trouble and gas line fraud at a filling station where an underground tank was found filled with water. Tokyo crime court guards routinely confiscate forbidden items from spectators as a Japanese woman deposits a six month old baby in police custody briefly. In Los Angeles a trunk mystery ends with a living 15 year old boy discovered inside a basement trunk after a woman reports it to police.

Gana Missoula Mont Chosen Tokyo Los Angeles Hazel Ford Homicide Bureau Hay

Kansas Association for the Blind Seeks Membership Growth

At its annual Topeka meeting the Kansas Association for the Blind outlined a membership contest to boost active sustaining life and organization memberships with dues from 1 to 100 dollars. Campaign runs to May 18 1948 led by W C Simons of Lawrence who will receive memberships under the stated terms.

Kansas Association For the Blind Topeka Kansas W. C. Simons Lawrence I T

Magnetic survey seeks new mineral deposits in Kansas

The State Geological Survey of Kansas begins a magnetic study in southeastern Crawford County directed by Dr. Robert M. Dreyer of the University of Kansas. The project aims to produce a detailed magnetite map to locate new mineral deposits as high grade zinc and lead are rapidly depleting. The survey runs through July.

State Geological Survey of Kansas Crawford County Robert M. Dreyer University of Kansas Dreyer Tri-State

Readiness tests to determine kindergarten eligibility announced

Lawrence schools plan early readiness testing for five year olds reaching age by September. Dr. EF L Novotny says tests, administered by the University of Kansas psychology department, help determine if a child can work at the kindergarten level. Parents must call the board of education to schedule tests before August 15 as classrooms will be crowded. Any child five by September 1 can enter without testing.

EF. L. Novotny Novotny Psychology Department University of Kansas Chilren Board of Education Lawrence Schols iNovotny Ron

Fort Sheridan adds ROTC senior instructor Colonel Alfrey

Colonel John Alfrey assumes role as senior instructor at Fort Sheridan ROTC training camp set to open June 22 with more than 500 cadets from colleges and universities across the Fifth Army. Alfrey, US military academy graduate and former professor of military science at the University of Kansas, will return after duties here. Also reported, Betty Jean Marriott, 10, of Kansas City, was killed in a truck collision near Mt Hope Kansas while riding a bicycle.

R.O.T.C Fort Sheridan Winois John Alfrey Ohio Street Lawrence Fort. Sheridan R.o-T-C Fifth Army AAA Alfrey Alfrey i United States Military Academy Armed Forces University of Kansas Mt. Hope Kan Betty Jean Marriott Henry Marriott Kaneas City Wan Intruck Albert Pritcheet Haven

Screen Actor Horizontal 13 Pictured Actor Rascal At Scents

A collage of crossword style clues covers varied terms from screen actors to animals plants and measures. Several entries reference linguistic wordplay and multi language terms with related hints for puzzle solvers.

King of Bashan

Father's Role Is Still Important in Home Life

Dean Paul B. Lawson told Kiwanis members that a family man must be more than a provider. He urged budgeting time for home life, sharing in children’s growth and daily joys, and warned against letting pursuit of money overshadow family. He cited a mission story about a father’s life savings helping start Time Life and Fortune.

Dean Paul B. Lawson Kiwanis Club Dean Lawson Rabbi Liebman Stidger China Sticker Henry Lice Time Life Fortune

Restrictions Placed on Lawn Watering in Wichita

Wichita mayor Charlee S. Ritchie ordered lawn watering restrictions to curb water congestion and prevent pressure drops during a major fire. Homeowners may water even-numbered addresses on even days and odd-numbered addresses on odd days between 5 and 10 p.m.

Wichita Kan Charlee S. Ritchie Thursdey

Baldwin News Meets and Memorials From Community

Robert Beweer of Wellsriir visited Mrs Kenneth MrPer on Wednesday as Baldwin friends attended a graduation ceremony at the University of mnacAllter for Phil Harties of rein Lawrence in Wichita. Founders' Day observed by Pret Gent's club of dneeph Av iary in the United Spanish ws. Luncheon at the hema on Perth Ninth strat marked the 1982 founding with members from tawrener. Mrs. Williams presided and announced no meetings until September. Mr. Murray Wilson and Mrs. Wilson of La na recounted a crash near Athens Ohio where Dr. Fleming escaped with minor injuries after a wet Blacktop skid.

Robert Beweer Wellsriir Kenneth MrPer Fen Wednesda Hugh P. Harties Rein Lawrence Wichita Phil Mna cAllter Baldwin Monda Jilbert St Garviedee Sire Simpenn Taylor Dneeph United Spanish Hema Perth Tawrener Alice M. Ericston J. M. Stone Jeanni Scott Oacar J. Lane Minnie Walker Lute’ McBittrick Danny Williame Lillian Bassett Walker Williams Murray Wilson Lana

Local Briefs From Baldwin And Nearby Areas

Names and dates appear for residents and visitors in Baldwin and nearby towns. Mentions include Mrs Kinney teaching art, Chonde’s Techs leaving Sun Mascor for a German trip, and families such as the Wellborns visiting from SOME. Also notes planned attendance at universities, church or community events, and social gatherings with several locations cited.

Local notices mix of names and events from Eudora and nearby

Eudora area social calendar reports visits and dinners, family travel and plans. Theodora Hauck and others, weddings and church services, hospital notes, and Minerva Rebekah lodge activities in Clarke and Kansas City are cataloged with numerous residents and relatives named.

Radio Listings and Local Social Notices From Lawrence

A dense OCR of radio station schedules, program names, and local social notes from Lawrence. It lists WREN WDAP WDAE KMBC and others with show titles such as Truth-Consequences Curtain Time and Grand Ole Opry, plus community dinners and family visits.

Krnmbch Augin Monroe WDAF Riley Wren—Errett Seelene KMHO Bweenex Wren—Nusic Ai Bas Sal Goodwin WREX KMBC Follywood WDA Burder WEN Kxbc Brush Creek Follied Gene Autry Alex Templeton Wren Willis Piper Warriors of Peace Fred Allen Corliea Archer Tony Martin Munte Jack Rionile Jimmy Fidter Fk—Wren Theater Guild KKMBC Henry Russell Time For Reason WRENN

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