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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1947
Page
4
The article notes a legal shift in labor relations where unions can no longer fully assume responsibility for their actions. It argues that labor organizations should map a more constructive course in relation to the public, preserving labor rights while reducing risks to the public interest. The piece emphasizes evolving principles from exemption granting and calls for clearer accountability within labor actions.
In 1942 meters were installed to manage downtown parking on Massachusetts Street. An advisory vote in 1943 favored meters 458 to 291. Meters provide revenue via police court actions and require regular maintenance by James Messer and Chet Skinner. Free one hour spaces on the east side remain, while out of county plates get courteous notices.
March at the University of Kansas Museum of Art features two shows. North gallery displays 16 oil paintings by Professor Raymond J. Eastwood highlighting desert scenes and dunes. South gallery presents color prints by Carlos Merida depicting Central American and Mexican life, costumes, and festivals. Both run 10 am to 5 pm daily and 2 to 5 pm Sundays through March 27.
Leon Fliesher, a brilliant young American pianist born in 1923 in San Francisco, will perform at the University of Kansas concert course in Hoch Auditorium on Monday at 3 p.m. The program includes Toccata in Te minor, Introduction, Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Hendel, and a Basho of pieces, with an intermission for Kammer Fantasie and Mazurka in D Major. The article highlights his early prodigy status, studies with Arthur Schnabel, debut with the New York Philharmonic in 1944, and high critical praise as a major musical discovery.
A dense listing of radio programs, musical acts, and theater notices across stations WDAF WREN KMBC and others. Includes show names such as Life of Riley Parade Crime Doctor and Beulah Show, plus mentions of Hoagy Carmichael and Winchell. Announces orchestral broadcasts, readings, and a note about Baldwin men boxing for a work event, and concludes with a 1923 US Army flag regulation fringe note.
A Frankfurt dispatch reports that the city extends special privileges to present and former Jewish residents to help them resume life free from Nazi era fear. The move marks recognition of the injustices they suffered and signals progress toward solving the Jewish refugee situation, though not all can be settled in distant safe havens.
President Truman postpones vacation for Caribbean travel due to sensitive developments kept from public release. Secretary Marshall hints Greece loan matters demand presidential briefing, and lawmakers face pending questions. Domestic and international affairs require close supervision, making a vacation impractical for now.
John L. Lewin testifies before a senate hearing prepared ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on fines against labor and his union. He reiterates that government regulates strikes yet argues the right to strike should remain unrestricted. He compares unions to wielding a weapon and notes recent use in labor disputes amid broader efforts in Congress to curb coercive bargaining.
President Truman urged that a strong nation not impose its will on weaker ones while addressing Mexico City. The note to the Soviet government questions Moscow’s interference in Hungary and other neighboring countries. The rights of big and small powers loom over the Moscow conference proceedings.
Analysis of Hitler era records shows reduced Nazi efficiency under Allied pressures. Headquarters reports reveal orders unexecuted and actions short of what was needed. The piece links escalating wheat prices and persistent controls, noting looming spring and debates over workers versus strikes.
A reader laments future newspapers featuring odorized ads for products. cites yesterday’s paper with listings like linseed oil, motor oil, Pinkham, plumbing, baby chicks, and dead animals. An old-timer recalls a simpler era and mocks modern distortions.
In a House of Commons debate in June 1944 Churchill warned that feuding Moslems and Hindus could trigger civil war if British troops withdraw from India. Attlee’s socialist government backed withdrawal, arguing Indians must shoulder responsibilities, with Cripps predicting an 18 to 20 year stay only to strengthen controls. The piece notes turmoil in Punjab, the vast population of the Indian peninsula, and argues a timely British withdrawal is favored, while many Indians could govern with proper preparation.
A garbled text fragment suggests humor about temper control and odd signs including poltergs and hover craft memories. A rubber company official hints tires will be enough in 2847 and mentions canned goods as a national remedy through tables and bus Sands.
Old Home Town reports the marriage of Frances Muay daughter of Mr. and Mrs L S McLean to Harlan Miller son of Mrs Mabel Miller on Saturday. Miller Print Shop proprietor Mr Miller. Redmonds return from Lexington Ky with daughter Mrs G B Terry. Saree Sterling of Emporta spent week with mother Mrs C M Sterling.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Madge Bullene describing her ethnies in relation to the U S Army and Coal Creek Imeraerence Sat. Tait entertained guests including Mrs H H Puller Mrs E K Cain Mrs J T Konkle Mrs W C Hil and others. family dinner noted with Mr and Mrs S Wl Mr and Mrs EB A Widdienton and Dewayne of Lawrence plus W N Ail Francisco Calif Charles Hill Tonrenoxie Arthur Hill Howard Hill Lecom. John Raineke celebrated his 87th birthday at his daughter Mrs W J C Sambi Shohe in Kansas City. W C Drescher arrived from Excelsior Springs to spend two months with son and wife. Drescher recently from Europe.
Forty years ago the state senate passed a bill making it a misdemeanor for high school students to belong to school fraternities. At Lawrence High School two sororities and two fraternities exist, with members facing restrictions like not wearing colors or holding meetings during certain hours. Also noted are social events and gatherings connected to local families and clubs, including an upcoming marriage and various entertainments.
The clue list hints at a puzzle item referencing a naval leader, the term Lady Literata, and abbreviations across lines. It includes abbreviations for abbr. and ibidem, a diminutive for Katherine, a kind of type, and a girl's nickname, with numbers guiding positions.
Likely garbled OCR text with fragmented phrases and unclear context. The readable items include mentions of a rough lava sequence and numerical markers such as 14 24 25 26 27 28 31 32 44 45 46 47 50. No coherent event, entity actions, or identifiable people or organizations emerge to describe a definite news item.
March at the Wedgwood display features Josiah Wedgwood’s work from the 18th century in KU’s RBurnap collection. Four objects include two cockle shell plates with marbled luster and a cup and charger with delicately painted floral medallions, showcasing his renowned pottery skill.
The navy auxiliary ship Sierra was due to arrive today at San Diego from Pearl Harbor with 103 navy and marine corps personnel. No troopships arrived in this country yesterday. The board of education will hold its regular March session Monday evening at 7 30 in the senior high school office.
Snowbound notes describe a 11 foot drift blocking a road near Duanesburg as a farmer reports his car buried under the snow. In Rochester Ole Carlson returns amid a heavy storm after a winter famed for skiing. A Springfield bus strike slows Illinois capital as a driver lends a pedestrian a ride, quipping about the strike.
The Assembly of God at Thirteenth and Massachusetts offers a Sunday program with lesson Four Days In & Grave and a morning worship featuring old favorites. A 1:30 pm sermon, gospel broadcast on WREN, and a National C A Day youth event at 7:30 pm are announced, plus a prophetic study from Genesis to Revelation and a children's meeting for ages five to fifteen led by Mrs Bigaby.
Baldwin reports weekend visits by Mr and Mrs Edward Tevonne and Mr and Mrs A F P Bray from Merriam. The Baker Frealty club held a March dinner at Parmenter Comma with Mrs Saucier as chair. Alpha Chi Omega members left for Stillwater for a campus event. Charien Kalb dies at Netawaka. funeral in Baldwin. A junior government club forms with about 40 members, electing officers. The community plans improvements and a second and fourth Tuesday meeting schedule. Coach Liston heads to Kansas City to coordinate national intercollegiate basketball tournament preparations.
A feature on KMBC newsroom operations under Erle Smith, detailing the teletype flow, data from AP and Reuters, and the process of turning raw reports into concise broadcasts. John Farmer offers a view of their hour by hour routine, calls from listeners, and last minute story updates before air.
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