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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1948
Page
4
Letters to the editor discuss a Kansas arts exhibition and catalogue as a cultural asset, praising community effort and public support while critiquing federal aid. The writer argues federal funding drains local taxes and advocates returning power home, citing county figures and urging readers to request county data.
The notice describes agricultural labor tasks for March 4 with emphasis on vineyard and farming duties. It mentions organized work assignments, dates, and duties to be performed, reflecting community labor expectations and season preparation.
New York City paid 8,654,349.95 to remove 67.4 inches of snow from December 28 to February 21, totaling just under five feet of accumulation. The large bill sparked outrage over taxes and budget plans as authorities weighed keeping main trafficways open and reopening blocked routes after each blizzard.
The Democratic party shows a sharp split over civil rights plans and Truman’s candidacy. A young Democrats bloc has urged he not run, hinting that pressure could push him aside. With factions divided and few strong vote getters, party leaders seek a candidate who can unite the disparate wings for the coming campaign.
A duck hunterheroically saves the day in Kansas City by shooting down an ice laden antenna atop a building to prevent a collapse onto the street. Traffic halted while iron workers faced a dangerous climb. The incident casts doubt on negative views of duck hunters even as national questions swirl around Dr. Condon and Henry Wallace.
Article notes uncertain Arabian oil prospects and Canada’s larger reserves as a key factor in defense and energy. It reports Neosho county voters approving up to 27000 for a Chanute area hospital, with private and federal funds sought for a 600000 medical center. British and Jewish forces clash on the Jerusalem Jaffa road amid ongoing Middle East tension.
This feature traces March from ancient Roman calendars to its shift in England, noting it as the first month for centuries yet now third in most places. It mentions Mars the god of war, Caesar and the Ides, and ends with a sharp take on tax season and government spending.
DaWITT MACKANAIE argues the Cold War moves are about military positioning not ideology. He outlines two expansion routes for Soviet influence, stresses danger in the Balkans, and urges continued U.S. support to defend Turkey, Greece, and Western Europe against Bolshevik advance.
An aging Bible series notes a 1499 breeches Bible printed in London during Elizabeth I era. J P Long of Louisiana Street bought it in 1905. the book once belonged to minister James Henderson who died in 1820. The volume, rebound, lacks some apocrypha, measures about seven by nine inches, and remains clearly printed.
Old hometown scene as Gwinn Henry attends memorial for Knute Rockne killed in a plane crash near here eight years ago. KU celebrate Big Six title with basketball and Glenn Canninghan’s Mile record of 4 04.4. Reed announces birth of son Robert Lynn. Evans family visiting with J C Evans Sr and kin.
Twenty five years ago the Vinland Press reports a church serving as a high school gathering place for the rest of term after a recent school building fire. Mrs. Everett Lee hosted a Friday evening party for Miss Gertrude Lee with guests including Vernita Day Elsie Godlove Rose Dews Freida Biesecker Alice Godsey Opal Reed Mildred Lamb Beulah Lamb Edna Fowler Sadie Lee Mrs. Raymond Lee Perry Godlove Leonard Gregory Francis Gregory Frank Schutz Jack Richards Audry Lee Howard Lee Albert Bellag Raymond Lee Jr. W H McKone leaves county treasurer duties with children at home due to war fever. Mildred Lamb presides in the office. Also noted is University of Kansas wrestling team’s first ever win at Ke Va against Kansas Aggies by 1 point. State legislature cuts out a previously planned auditorium appropriation. biennial University funding set at 2,488,006.
Forty years ago Mrs Norman Pickens spent the day in Kansas City. Mrs Emma Levan plans a trip to Chicago to visit daughter Mrs Low Flint. J Q Adams went to Kansas City to visit daughter Mrs G C Light. Mr and Mrs J C Lewellen are spending the day in Kansas City.
Senator Styles Bridges chairs a senate appropriations committee study showing federal tax take versus state spending. The piece contends federal aid is misnamed, as Uncle Sam drains state treasuries. Examples include New Hampshire 95 million, Missouri 1.119 billion, Ohio 2.495 billion, and Georgia 444…
The Golden Rule Foundation in Wichita invites nominations for State Mother of Kansas. Candidates must be eligible for the national American Mother of the Year title to be named by the American Mother's Committee of New York. Wichita leaders Mrs. Harry B. Brown, Mrs. R. C. Warren, and Mrs. Forrest Kuhns chair, co chair, and secretary.
A fragmented OCR page lists a royal fiancée theme with references to Princess of Bourbon and Michael of Romanis, plus scattered crossword style clues and a river islet, legal terms, and various short definitions.
A reflective essay urges readers to listen, think before speaking, and avoid controversial topics. It cites John Dryden and a Japanese tea ceremony as guides, advising restraint, tact, and interest in others to improve social dialogue.
Dear Mrs Shaw column answers readers on whether to wear a derby hat with a dinner jacket and if invitations should be sent to bridal party members. The expert notes that a collapsible opera or homburg is not typical with tuxedos and that bridal party members need not receive invitations.
The notice invites any Kansas resident to nominate a candidate. It lists qualifications such as kindness, community activity, and sociability. State mothers of the past four years are named: Mrs. A. E. Hasting of Coffeyville, Mrs. Sheffield Tagslis of Atchison, Mrs. D. J. Eisenhower of Abilene, and Mrs. W. A. Smiley of Junction City.
Charter members of a new Hi-12 club will meet for lunch Tuesday at the Eldridge hotel to elect permanent officers and adopt a constitution. Membership is restricted to Masons with more than 25 already signified. N Penny is temporary manager. Graber is temporary secretary.
Lawrence residents thronged Hoch Auditorium to hear the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra under Thor Johnson. The program featured Beethoven over ture No 3, Stravinsky in a Bacchanale, and Milhaud Provencale a sun drenched contemporary suite. Johnson's brisk, precise conducting drew luminous tone and agile responses from the orchestra.
After an Infermiation the orchestra performed Fitk Symphony with fervor. The Andante Cantabile and Valse drew moonlit praise while critics noted drama in the Finale. Johnson offered two gum chewing encores. Don Gillis presented Ranchhouse Party and Katchaturian Sabre Dance amid lively applause.
A Baldwin former resident returned for a funeral and visits, with mentions of Mrs Hockensmith and family in Oregon and Iowa. The Baldwin chapter of DEO held its annual election, installing new officers including president Mrs Al Gent and secretary Mrs Clute Berke, with plans for spring activities and a tea hosted by Miss Micco Wilson. Local social notes include a bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rogers and a note on a nearby funeral in Lawrencees for Mrs Frank Harrett. A crowd from Ottawa attended the Baldwin town team game against Baker, with a narrow loss after a close first half.
Radio programs across KM restate 2:30 to 5:00 Friday schedule with WDAF and KMBC mentions. Local social columns list residents visiting and hosting at homes including Mrs. Carl Rayas, Mrs. Clarence, and others, plus Baker debate tour results noting Baker led with 35 wins in 23 debates across two states and forty colleges represented.
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