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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
4
The readable fragments reference flood prevention, a river area, boats, and a public notice style. Names, places, and concrete events are unclear due to garbled OCR. The piece appears to outline a local government or utility notice with possible mentions of a sale or offer related to flood control.
A fragmented report outlines a 16 year agenda involving Europe and responses to conflict. It notes attempts to imitate past models and references leaders and organizations in a broader plan. The text discusses procedural steps, cautions, and potential measures devised as practical responses to growing tensions.
The text argues that labor and political leaders misinterpret calls for action, stressing that true aims are to curb irresponsible power and safeguard legitimate labor rights. It claims current leaders ignore this, warning that after the panic ends, labor rights remain intact while those wielding power lose. A tobacco embargo on Austria is noted as a related action.
A House foreign affairs hearing reviews President Truman’s proposal for mutual defense standardization. Generals and admirals urge swift action, citing danger to the United States and Latin America if defense moves lag. Eisenhower warns against delays. officials note nations already seek cooperation in Latin America. The piece also recalls past lessons from world wars and hints at wartime industrial strain if failure to standardize occurs.
Fragmentary report notes a Hollywood talent dispute from 1940s industry gossip. Mentions Van Polpheson as a Hollywood rarity and MGM choosing him over Keenan Wynn for drawing power, amid talk of light roles, Debtor rues, and unsettled cast plans. References to Hellywomt, Sars Var, and theatrical drama reflect era chatter around actor status and studio decisions.
A fragmented society page lists radio programs and local events from June including WDAF WREN KMRC KMBC KNRO and others. It mentions social notices about a wedding anniversary and university events at Kansas and Colby with family attendees and friends.
The tax reduction bill is reintroduced by Representative Koutann with changes to timing and effects. The measure would start January rather than a later date and faces debate over its impact on ordinary Americans and the economy.
Fragmentary text recounts debates over lease loan aid and repayment terms. Mentions government action, fears of reprisal, and uncertainty about whether a return or compensation would occur. References voices questioning future reinforcements and policy consequences.
Arpht deen reports heavy damage to corn ripening with 44 percent dep hit in several dep areas. Farmers plan to seed to silage and other crops to provide winter feed before frost. The wartime habit of gum chewing by a veteran is noted as a stray aside.
An 11 acre tract near Eur dora was the scene Thursday afternoon as a tractor incident drew attention on the Mary Melville property. Mrs R E K Melvin and Miss Virginia Melvin hosted with four visiting guests from out of town in Lawrence. A tea for summer session staff members and their wives was held in Memorial Union with four faculty daughters serving. Gladyva and Mabel Campbell hosted a luncheon for Miss Mae Strickler of LaVene California.
Twenty five years ago Miss Dora Hanken of Kansas City spent Sunday with her mother Mrs T N Hansen. Win Newmark returned from San Francisco after Shrine convention. Mish Nadine Weibel spent last evening in Topeka. F B Dodds and family plan a Yellowstone trip. Mrs H J Mursey hosted a birthday party for June Eleanor with many youngsters. Miss Mabel Frin Griffith married David A West[e]r of Clarksdale Mo at parents home. attendees included Mildred Maloney and Kathryn Howard. Harry G Wilson of Lawrence wed Elsie Yewer of Topeka. at home at 500 Ohio St. Misa Aleds Nelson and William Ummethun to marry tonight in Topeka. Dr Frank McFarland entertained guests for Mabel Dick and James Wilson. Miss Edna Cone hosts a thimble party for Mrs Oscar Learnard. May Kanaga and Jay Patmore marry at noon in Indian Territory. they’ll reside in Pittsburg. Mrs W A Colman and others spent Friday in Ottawa. Master Joe Wallace visited relatives last week.
A Watertown Massachusetts incident notes a deer eluding capture at Watertown arsenal after jumping a fence and feeding near grounds as wardens pursue. Separate items cover a playful tale of a lone watermelon eaten by a McLane family, a Chicago club notice about a retiring police chief, and a Falls City Nebraska ad from a boy describing a coat found by a party.
A fragmented viewpoint on taxes and inflation discusses government spending, interest rates, and the impact on savers and the public. It critiques price controls, wage growth, and proposed reforms while noting a full page ad questioning personal chances for economic heating and stability.
Edson column analyzes the FCC call for a $375000 appropriation to study Western Union Telegraph Company's service and rates. The piece outlines options including government subsidies, merger with the Post Office, or a Bell System merger, and notes Western Union opposition and modernization plans amid wage costs and prior government interventions.
Word puzzle listing horizontal and vertical clues with many cross references includes 04 Spanish district and 47 Hawaiian per addresses among others. Clues range from Damsel and protective covering to inertness and dyed fabrics, indicating a mixed crossword fill.
Puzzle-style word list fragment with numbered clues across varied hints. No coherent article context provided.
In a Nahariya area dig north of Acre near the Lebanese frontier, a sandstone Canaanite temple from the first half of the second millennium BC yielded incense burners tiny vases and beads used as offerings to feminine deities Astarte or Ashteresh. School children initiated the dig and even drew archaeological maps that they presented to the government antiquities department.
A jumble of short notes lists residents and shifts: Sundiay and Jett Wednesiy plan a terrute to Virginian Mie, Mr and Mrs chess We Gintee hosted a meal, Catri retorted with heat on longer vray, and Vie Charies ward Chay ge ta Lense for the remainder of ura guns mer. Mrs Nethe Vinedin will return to Raldein soon, while Padress Noitter Mra Hardin in RrAaryy’s improves work. Misia Senior, radiated from Erker in June, accepts a secretary post in Henn Genjamie Ao Cessner. Setudder, living in Nendesha, shares an apartment with Virgin Brooks on Teath street. Ranebrake family relocating to Kansas City for advertising manager roles and university ties. Ank Gleason linked to California.
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