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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
2
The text reflects a fractured OCR reading with names and phrases such as Ben Brown and a wing reference. It appears to be a damaged historical excerpt lacking a clear narrative, date, or location. The readable content hints at individuals and a flying or winged topic but no coherent event or outcome is present.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions removal of OPA ceilings from meat and references names and phrases likely misread. The readable bits imply a policy or legislative context with named individuals and a discussion of price or wage controls.
Fireman W Blaine Baines reportedly gave testimony regarding an incident at a local station. Details remain unclear due to partial OCR text but officials indicate involvement in a fire department matter pending review.
A heated public discussion in Wichita centers on Evatt’s call to remove a veto. Tax and population notes accompany the debate, with references to metropolitan figures and local officials. The report highlights civic action, fiscal concerns, and upcoming meetings as residents weigh constitutional remedies and city governance.
Weather concerns threaten to delay a planned bomb test as a week of unsettled conditions lingers. Experts caution that insufficient winds and volatile airs could complicate timing, with officials weighing safety and precision.
Deaths from Lawrence recount a longtime resident of North Lawrence in poor health with three daughters Bessie Hill Car rene Brown and Vera McNu two sons Ter Taylor 12 grandchildren five great grandchildren and a brother Nathaniel Taylor. Funeral arrangements will follow with body in Howser Lee mortuary. In Manhattan Dr Glad E Vail is named head of the department of food economics and nutrition at Kansas State College succeeding Dr Martha Pittman who retires July 3 as President Milton Hisenhover comments.
County fishing permits for Lone Star lake are available at the county engineering office. The state combination hunting and fishing license will cost $2.00, fishing licenses $1.40, and Lone Star lake county permits $1.00 each. Licenses become effective next month. News by Direct Wire Frankfurt Germany June 27 reports AP world news service debut via restored telegraph. The Market Basket prize invites readers to submit the best recipe for pressed chicken.
Unclear garbled text describes a potential attempt to keep the Senate in session. Mentions talks of early work start times and possible calls to assemble within a few hours. Names or places are obscured by transcription errors.
Ellsworth back on Hill after trip to Chicago. Column notes include Lawrence visits, old friendships renewed, and a plan to bring a rock for the chief executive. Also mentions Michigan and Ann Arbor links, a horse show on the hill, and a slander suit involving Mike Jacobs. Fire destroys part of a building in Manhattan with substantial damage.
A U H And Chase and Beareh credited with saving nine men sent to locate a plane crash victim. Deputy L. Cash reported the bodies were found after rescuers freed those trapped. Rescue crews from Lockheed and local services aided the operation with search planes and salvage attempts.
Topeka approves 18 new building additions and expansions with total costs cited. W Harriss director grants approval for Guslin Bacon manufacturing ANH Uhner plant insulation products and Davis wide manufacturing company. S120,000 addition to the machinery plant and $212,000 for a new hotel at Parsons.
In Lawrence the North Lawrence program, led by Tom Mix, faces funding gaps as the outdoor league with ten teams awaits tax funds. Three voluntary collections at the diamonds yielded small sums, while organizers urge more spectator contributions to sustain costs of about 260 per week and upcoming season plans.
Jane Hebert argues in Congress for reducing domestic airmail postage from eight to five cents per ounce. She told the Senate committee the cut is essential to accelerate mail volume and urged swift passage.
Five Kansas University graduates passed the state bar exams. Names include Morris Moen Comery MacGregor Nash Ledge Kippsom Sie Burr Marvin Lawrence and Lloyd Da nintham Lawrence. Two other university students and George W shunt University graduates Frank Aisa Malone Jr Wichita and Roger Herbert Mor Marion opened a tax and accounting office in Topeka with Don F. Gresser. Garrison, RK U graduate 1938, directed state income tax dept prior to joining the Internal Revenue Service. Coffeyville officials consider issuing bonds for a new city hospital and water light department improvements.
Fragmentary report lists Mr and Mrs Fresk Uarker and other hometown figures visiting Taw Frenne area. Mentions Merowet Mee and Mroart, with unclear details about dates or activities. Local map drilling and community ties appear, but specifics are missing from the readable text.
Market news notes a volatile session with mixed gains for major stocks. Traders weigh earnings and economic signals as technology shares fluctuate and energy names rise on supply cues.
Fragmented text lists names and relations including Mrs SP Beetathowes and Duprey Mronet Mies, with references to a home, family members, and returning persons. The legible items hint at a local memorial or obituary context, mentioning places and partial names but lacking coherent events or dates. Further readable details are insufficient to determine a clear event, dates, or full identities.
Fragmented obituary and social notices from Williamstown area recount deaths, family reunions, farm life, and neighbors in a bygone winter. Names such as Mr and Mrs Marvin Merzeer, Myrtle Star, Dexter Artian, and Lawret appear amid scattered remarks on funerals, visits, and community events from surrounding towns.
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