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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1946
Page
4
A public daily paper carries a religious quotation from Matthew 28 15 about betrayal and thirty pieces of silver. The page notes circulation details and Associated Press attribution as part of standard publication credentials.
The country avoided a telephone strike that would have disrupted emergency services and worsened confusion. Some employers walked out early causing brief service interruptions. Workers expressed relief that the strike did not happen but urged better wage dispute solutions. The refusal to provide service conflicted with employer training and preferences.
The shift to a new dark bread offers only a subtle change in appearance. Critics like Senator Capper warn it could reduce poultry and animal feed volumes, potentially offsetting any benefit from shipping more flour overseas. Supporters claim the bread tastes better, sparking questions about wheat used for livestock.
The Topeka Capital disputes distillers claims of neutrality, citing a March 1 Allied Liquor Industries newsletter with a banner headline attacking Kansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma as the nation’s only dry states. It predicts more broadside on the repeal and liquor-financed campaigns to keep prohibitory laws.
Edwin D. Pealey questions Ickes on career officials and outside ties in government. The piece contrasts career, business, social worker, and professor transitions, urging public service to be for the public good, not special interests. It notes Iran unrest and Russian influence behind the Iron Curtain, and headlines Santa Fe trains with radio service while readers resist station noise.
In Bern and Geneva Swiss citizens vote directly on laws and taxes with a strong sense of duty. Elderly women push for full suffrage while younger women seek partial rights. most housewives feel time constraints limit political participation though they care about education and family welfare.
Washington insiders including Senator Capper and two farm leaders pressed President Truman at the White House to designate July 23 as National Farm Safety Week. Capper noted a proclamation has been issued annually for the past few years, while Maynard Coe and John Wetzel from safety divisions accompanied him.
Mr and Mrs Frank Patterson spent the weekend at the Purvise Harmon home in Hopewall. Mr and Mrs Joseph Heffner of Baldwin announce the marriage of their daughter Alta Heffner to Albert M Dodder of Overbrook. Miss Myra Euskins spending the day in Kansas City. Mr and Mrs George Hedrick hosted guests for a basketball game and supper with Mr and Mrs Fd Hard, and Mr and Mrs Bert Rood and family at Belleville.
Twenty five years ago Mrs. C. E. Friend hosted a tea for her daughter in law Mrs Rugseall Friend, a bride of a few weeks. A receiving line included brides Mrs Ronald Ramecy of Atchison Mrs Frank Taylor of Kansas City and Mrs Ray Eusden. Laura Ba traveled to Maple Oklahoma for her sister Mrs N Taylor’s celebration. C Crew of Houston visits his parents. Henry Underwood bought a home in Lawrence and will move from Kanwaka.
Forty years ago Miss Mable Dick and Miss Beanie Wilder hosted a shower for Miss Donnie Smith who will wed Dr. F M McFarland on March 28. In Junction City BR T Springer of Lawrence married Miss Mary Lockstone. they will reside in Peru where he is Santa Fe station agent. University Music Club officers include Bertha Kilworth president Kate Caldwell vice president Hannah Mitchell secretary. Irma Levy returned from St Louis and Mrs A C Overton travels to Baldwin to visit her mother Mrs W H Jackson.
Sullivan C Richardson author and Detroit News writer appears at University of Kynsaz for a two and a half day Latin America program on March 14 15. He will present three color motion pictures open to the public in Fraser theater with showtimes 1 20 a m 4 m and 8 p m the next day titled River Adventures South to Cape Horn and Maize Bors and Strategic Materials.
President John Knight of the American Society of Newspaper Editors told a Rotary club audience that a British American military alliance could nullify the United Nations Organization. He urged allowing UNO time to address current issues before any move that could wreck it, citing Churchill’s Fulton speech.
Fragment discusses fear of Russia and a plea attributed to Churchill in Fulton Missouri. It questions alliance wisdom and notes Ireland's stance amid historical risk of inaction while a victim of aggression.
Brose reports ten transports with 11,382 service personnel due to arrive today at three West Coast ports, while six vessels will debark 5,870 men at East Coast piers including Seattle San Diego New York Norfolk and other ports. A Baldwin story notes William Horn, a veteran and former department manager, plans to open a high grade men’s furnishings store in Omaha after editorial controversy at Baker University.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Baker traveled to Kansas City where Baker entered St Luke hospital for an operation. The Past Matrons club of Avangeline Chapter Eastern Star held its February meeting at Mrs D S Molar's home with sister Mrs Adriance assisting. The group focused on roll call topics and Eastern Star work. Mrs Emma Hall city clerk announced arrival of son-in-law Glen Hall wife of Mrs Hall in San Francisco, en route home to Baldwin with expected arrival March 18. Glen, chief electrician in the Navy, is aboard a cargo ship bound for the Admiralty Islands. expected discharge mid April. The Halls were married in June 1942. they had not seen each other since Oct 1944.
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At First Methodist Church the audience heard Prof. Richard N Render as speaker with special music by the Baker choir directed by Miss Catherine M Adams on organ. Miss Agate played Lauren-Orizon Rd. iundson as a prelude and Franck hymn postlude. A recent visitor Rev Reetar Green attended on the Baker campus for the Ottawa-Bater basketball game. Green, pastor of the Robins on Methodist church, was joined by three students. Misses Dora van Enos and Beverly Akend and Luther Anderson, along with Mrs Mary Blackburn, former Signa Shifts house mother, returned to her position after remodelling. Mrs Surn has been in Santa Fe Mexico. Florine Barnwell of Herington, who attended Baker three semesters, has accepted a scholarship to the University of Kansas and’s living at Miller Hall. Mr and Mrs JOB Tart of Shid visited their son Donald in Baker. Mr and Mrs D W Berit of Bremerton Wash are visiting Mrs Benita’s father Thomas L McCormack. The Co-Opereties 0th anniversary was recently held at the Hotel Merwiek in Kansas City with attendees from Halivn including Fred Sharpe and several families. Arena Crossland returned home to Wa last Saturday after spending a month in Baldwin with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs BR Crossland.
Mrs Gutteb Mipder and son Roger visited the Solon Markley home in Lawrence. Firemen and families held a covered dish meeting at Ma and Mrs Curtis Diedrichs home. Cadet Sgt David Nieder arrived for a five day furlough from Wentworth Military Academy. The Clearfield Evangelical WMS met at Mrs Roy Breithaupt for a day of luncheon and quilting. Public sale planned for Mrs Hannah Meeder March 19. W.S Circle No 1 met with Mrs Norman Comhest. several committees and officers appointed.
A dense broadcast log lists radio programs and hosts across stations WEEN KMBC WREN WDAP WREX N E and others. It cites multiple show titles, host names such as Jack Kirkwood, Smith, Dylan, and Carmen Cavalera, plus numerous regional affiliates and time slots through late evening. The entry reflects a busy schedule of music talk and variety programs across a regional network.
The article details announcements at St Pauls Reformed church including world day of prayer plans at St Pauls, chairmanship changes with Mrs Jack Hawkins named chairwoman, devotionals led by Cirie No 2 and J N Hearin, a Circle No 2 dinner meeting, and a Wednesday public dinner sponsored by Circle Now with child friendly pricing. It also lists social visits and attendees from Kansas City and Lawrence, and notes service changes and a medical guild meeting in Kansas City.
Gary Mathiss Baltin born October 9 1862 in Utica Missouri died February 27 1946 at his daughter's home in McLouth Kansas aged 88. He married Della Houk August 13 1882 and they had nine children, three sons and three daughters survive with 21 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He spent much of his life in Kansas City area working in construction and was a member of St George Episcopal Church. Funeral services were held March 1 at United Brethren in McLouth with Charles Tyren rector of St George Kan City officiating and music by A W Steeper and Jane Steeper.
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