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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1946
Page
4
A scrambled collection of notes and excerpts covers international diplomacy with the United Nations urging restraint toward Spain, mixed with jokes about cowboy life and a quip on American scenery. Other items discuss marriage law standardization and a War Department official’s remark on Germany Britain and the US.
A debate on free press links world peace to open news exchange. The United States restricts UNRRA funds for Russia citing restricted reporting. A Romanian army censorship incident prompts protests as governments resist independent reporting. The piece argues freedom of information is strongest where representative government exists.
A critique contrasts Wm. Hart’s screen wild west persona with the fading real frontier. It notes the film era preserves myth while the geographic wild west vanished under settlement and railroads. The piece cites a cowboy author who portrays cowboys as working men and discusses gun care and frontier legends.
Abilene Reflector Chronicle notes Kansas records during H. Woodring’s bid. It cites his April 17 statement praising OPA as temporary to curb inflation, his June telegram urging release of agricultural products, and his apparent reversal on price controls. The piece questions consistency and frames the campaign strategy as changing with the political wind.
Letters to the Editor argue for uniform divorce and marriage laws citing moral concerns and rising juvenile delinquency. The writer urges serious consideration of nationwide standards and hints at changes impacting marriage industry workers.
In a column attributed to J M Roberts Jr substituting for Dewitt Mackenzie the piece discusses American reaction to Soviet moves in Iran. It argues Moscow desires greater US-Soviet accord, doubts on British cohesion, and the danger of Soviet expansionism threatening UN peace goals. The author contemplates the role of advisers and public opinion in shaping policy.
A buffet supper hosted by Mrs. Ed Anderson and Mrs. Luther Gustafson announced the engagement of Miss Alice Gustafson to Lester Hegeman. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cole announced the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Clara Mae to Glen Arnett of Great Bend. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Brown and their children Le Roy and Anna Aldine returned to Albuquerque after visiting Mrs. Brown’s parents. Mrs. Phillip A. Castle of La Crosse was noted, and a Jellison daughter visiting locally would return home tonight.
Twenty three of twenty eight KU law graduates passed the Kansas bar and were sworn in by the state supreme court. Edith Olson hosted a party for Sallie Perkins heading to Richmond Va. Miss Creel of Nurbonne and many others attended a dance at the university club. Mr Lawrence to California to work with Famous Players as cameraman.
Forty years ago Charles Wheden of Wakarusa delivered the first load of new wheat at the Rowersock elevator. The city council heard about a trackless trolley proposed for the area at its meeting last night. Mrs H E Tanner and others plan summer travel to Walton Lake Michigan while Miss Anna Flynn and Miss Evina Fuller visit Kansas City and Ottawa. Dr and Mrs A P Hults announce the birth of a son this morning.
Berlin reports that German hausfraus and frauleins welcome American army dependents. Americans praised for politeness and practicality, not domineering, with emphasis on good conduct and suitable attire. Women admired for simple dress and lovely shoes, while avoiding ostentation.
Winfield resident Josh Wallace a retired businessman claims a county record for wheat production after measuring a field south of the big farm. He reports a 14 acre parcel yielding 68 bushels per acre based on a prior estimate of 15 acres and a reported 64 bushels per acre.
A clipped crossword item lists clues and grid coordinates in a period style. Items reference the role of an assistant secretary of state and a US Army director of affairs, with numerous entries for words such as ward off, metropolis, employ, and farewell.
A partial OCR like fragment lists numbers and words such as Grampus Portuguese coin Weapons Double Light Fruitless Indolent Dregs Cease Church recesa Snace Heat Ad Agitaie Roushlava. No clear narrative or date, appears as miscellaneous glossary or puzzle clues from a newspaper page.
Nationwide famine in fresh meat spreads as packing plants cut output and illegal markets surge. Senate debates a compromise OPA bill keeping price controls, with Los Angeles, New York, and Ottumwa reports of shortages and threats of plant shutdowns. Industry spokesmen warn shortages may last months despite looming livestock releases and seasonal changes.
Topeka reports slow harvest as rain and moderate temperatures hindered Kansas wheat as fields ripened unevenly. Harvesting continued in southern counties while northern areas began barley and oats. Heavy showers damaged sorghum and some eastern fields, with pantry and water supplies improving in many regions.
Washington report shows over 2.9 million World War II veterans have applied for educational benefits or other training. As of June 1 the count was 8,028,051, up about 400,000 in a month. Of these, 2,551,482 applied under the GIP while 876,564 used Vocational Training.
Topeka June 24. Senator Riley MacGregor of Medicine Lodge, chair man of the state office building committee, says condemnation proceedings are planned to take over the remainder of a Topeka block for a future state office building. Most land already has been obtained by negotiation. Five property owners would be involved.
Armed Forces William J. Evans arrives in Lawrence on terminal leave from the Army ending September 3 after 3 1/2 years service. He was promoted from first lieutenant to captain after arriving in Leavenworth from Okinawa. He served 40 months overseas in European and Pacific theaters with his wife Mary Weyermuller and their son David at his mother in law’s home. They plan a Kansas City trip for a week starting tomorrow. Pvt. Robert H. Traynor writes his parents he finished basic training at Sheppard Field and will attend a 22 week photographic school at Lowry Field. William J Willis, 3, discharged after two years Navy service. Sgt. Meat G. Willis reenlists for three years and is en route to Furstenfeldbruck Germany for reassignment with the Eighth Air Force.
Topeka reports Gov. An drew Schoeppel was notified that rail lines serving Kansas have a 20 car daily allotment for moving the new wheat crop. W C Kendall of the American Association of Railroads warned the quota could rise if possible, noting demand remains higher than during the war and shortages persist. Paul J Neff of Missouri Pacific said Texas boxcars will move Kansas wheat to market, amid piles at elevators.
LT Steve Marks, 38, king pro tem of North American Gypsies, will travel to Burbank California Friday to oversee a July encampment where about 25 000 Gypsies from 48 states Canada and Mexico will gather to elect a new leader. Marks runs two Wichita used car lots and has served as interim king since his father’s death.
Mr and Mrs O Scott with Morgan and daughter Marcia toured to Kansas City after a Baldwin visit. The Deels from Washington D C joined for picnics in Mission and a three week Baldwin stay. Margaret Ellen Steeper and Robert Edwards wed in Lawrence at First Methodist Church. J L Burcham to Evansville Ind after discharge. family to follow. Rev Brewster and Rev Rupert attend Kansas Methodist missionary meeting in Louisville. Mrs BE Emery plans Miami visit. Woman's Christian Temperance Union held annual Mission. J B Suggs and son John Christian head to Shreveport after Suggs return from Japan. John Davison resigns Baldwin post to run Slater Mo operation. Lester Horn named head of physics at Simpson College this fall. Journal-World classified page noted as busy market place.
A garbled listing outlines multiple radio programs across KMBC WDAF WREN and other stations. It references news casts, music features, and variety shows with hosts such as Bee Smith Carson and Alan s, plus sports and melody segments throughout the evening schedule.
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