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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1946
Page
4
The World Company page carries masthead details for the Journal World with staff names and billing notices. The issue notes distribution by Associated Press and credits, plus a devotional verse from Proverbs as the day’s reading.
Pred M Vinson began his duties as chief justice with a ceremonial entrance on the White House portico. President Truman spoke briefly noting respect for the courts will be enhanced by Vinson's presence. The ceremony reflected unspoken tensions within the court as observers ponder his task to restore harmony and repair past prestige.
Hal Boyle notes that the Soviet authorities in the Russian zone of Germany court German intellectuals despite many being former Nazis. He argues Moscow’s approach exploits shared authoritarian habits, easing governance by reinforcing obedience, while American denazification faces resistance as Germans adjust to a government alien to their tradition.
Wheat piles up in western Kansas as boxcars fail to arrive. Kaw Valley potato growers fear trouble as refrigerator cars grow scarce because fruit growers move part of their crop. More cars would ease the situation, yet current thinking questions expanding production while offering higher pay but not more goods.
American airmen returned from Yugoslavia condemn the rigged trial of Mihailovic as Tito loyalists control both sides. Many Americans aim to testify but are barred, fueling belief Mihailovic cannot clear himself. The Grand Mufti’s arrival in Egypt adds to Holy Land tensions as parties call for freedom of movement and order in Palestine remains hard to restore.
A bandit attempting a bank heist at Elk City meets a firm teller who orders him out. The incident ends without loot as the thief leaves. Separately, a Wichita pickle king seeks the lieutenant governorship on both major tickets, allowing a contested nomination without changing residence.
A damaged fragment presents a wartime speaker promising debt reduction and nation rebuilding while mentioning reform of the supreme cost. The text shifts to a dark scene with a Chief inspecting a corpse and labeling people as mental cases and mixing them with John Law in a Mississippi Bubble ward.
A long provocative piece reflects on Pravda’s stance on atomic control and U S policy, urging safeguards and mutual concessions. It portrays Bernard Baruch’s role, contrasts past failures with a utopian plan, and features a crowd chorus praising plans and a future of equality and growth.
The Douglas County Public Schools held graduation exercises on Saturday awarding eighth grade diplomas to numerous students including Aca Postma Jessie Wheeler Ralph Brooks Paul Carlton Bernice McFarland Mabel Richardson Eva Schrader Charles Topping Ralph Colman and many others. A University of Kansas medical professor died after plunging from an elevator shaft at the school and a Bell Telephone office installed two new switchboards with open house refreshments.
Twenty five years ago the second annual commencement exercises for the Douglas County grade schools were held this afternoon. Highest averages were achieved by Esther Hird, Pella May Dews, Opal Todd, and Gertrude I. The graduates listed include Ida Hodson, Mary Mackey, Edne Holmes, Dimple Tucker, Glen Howard, Ruth Hoover, Nathan Jackson, Ruby Jotna, Velma Rucker, Helen Puckett, Edith Williams, Oscar Williams, Ellen Ice, Lester Kalb, Richard Topping, Harold Hird, Della Mey Dews, Opal
Ten years ago Mrs. Robert Guntert and Mrs. William Guntert hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Blossom Ewing, who will marry Hugh Randall next month. A surprise party honored Maie Welch. guests included Mrs. Melville Tanner and families from the Harbor neighborhood and surrounding towns.
Samuel B. Pettengill warns of a nation ill-fed and ill-clothed and urges action to banish fear and want. He proclaims a world free from fear and wants, demanding decisive steps now, while the crowd cheers for war to save mankind.
A glossary style puzzle grid lists clues for across and down entries. Thematic hints reference historical figures such as Themistocles and various Greek, Latvian, and other terms. Answers fit a standard crossword layout with labeled positions and connected wordplay.
Edward S Bumgardner of Lawrence made a business trip to Baldwin on Monday. Mr and Mrs Hugh P Hartley of Wichita visiting Lawrence called on Baldwin friends Monday. Evangeline Star picnic at Nathan W OByrne home on West Elm Street. Yale Wells furlough with wife after Camp Crowder. Mrs Margaret Dickinson left for Kansas City for weekend. Mrs Fiersol and Mrs Ickinson headed to Booth Bay Missouri to spend rest of summer. Mrs Charles Neal returns from Seattle to live in Baldwin in Wayside Inn. Dr Alice Downey Porter honored at DePauw alumni day as oldest graduate. Mr and Mrs Everitt Carter of Los Angeles announce birth of daughter. Cragoe granddaughter visits from Baldwin to Los Angeles. Weekend guests include L L Kabler Walton Sample Jimmie Breel and Ronnie Beard. Miss Dasie Belle Lytle spending time in Kirker home before returning to Wellsville. Miss Clara Dutrow of Oklahoma City visits Baldwin friends. Mrs Frank McClure to California for two months. Orville Adams and Catherine Adams visit Baldwin. Adams to pursue doctoral study in music in New York. Elise May Griffen to California for summer then Los Angeles Arcadia and San Francisco visits.
Mrs Rowland Clark arrived from Chicago to visit her mother Mrs Celia Phinney and will be joined by Mrs Phinney in Chicago for a several week stay. Topeka guest Mrs W Brace visited cousin Mrs John Roberts. The Sunday service at the Presbyterian church featured a trio including Mrs Lucile Clark and Mrs Kate Borrow with William Leach singing.
Radio listings from WDAF KMBC WREN and WDAP detail evening and daytime programs including The Theatre of Romance, Johnny Presents, Fibber McGee and Molly, Doctora Talks, musical varieties, and the Jack Smith Snow show. Local notices report Lillie Trapp entering a boarding home in Atchison, Youth Fellowship visits, Children's Day programs at the Methodist church, and attendance at summer conferences.
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