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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1946
Page
4
A fragmented clippings page notes Batter Lee BIMONS and references to JOURNAL-WORLD, billing formats, and distribution notes. The text includes advertising lines, mailing terms, and AP credit statements, with a biblical quote from II Kings and a date of March 13.
The opponents of Col Juan D. Peron concede his victory in Argentina. The piece critiques the U.S. State Department for biased aims and argues for noninterference in foreign elections while noting Peron’s administration will guide relations with the United States.
Douglas county residents met the Red Cross fund drive without last minute appeals. The article notes ongoing war related tasks and the need to sustain services for men in service and the organizations serving them as the quota was reached and exceeded.
Discontent grows as leaders of the petomotive union face criticism for a costly strike. Members suffer financial hardship while the treasury remains largely intact and leaders continue drawing salaries, casting doubt on motives and judgment. The strike is portrayed as against public and member interests, raising questions about leadership decisions.
University scientists propose an intensive study of Lone Star Lake to document plant, animal, bird, fish and insect life in a small area. The project promises eye opening findings for the public as researchers search unseen life beneath the surface and around the recreational park.
The article discusses German factions and potential efforts to fracture Allied unity. It argues Russia is not excluded from cooperation with the United States and Britain, noting Churchill's Fulton speech signals closer ties rather than a formal alliance. It emphasizes shared aims of preserving representative government and individual rights among the Allies.
A Missouri letter to the Washington Republican News laments postwar life limits for veterans seeking basic rights and occupancy, noting clothing, housing, and military reentry barriers while asking about Republican presidential candidates. The Daily News collection then surveys long life tales from elders, noting diverse paths to a century, from abstinence to liquor, with regional clippings from Kansas and Ottawa.
A group of professional girls call for courteous behavior from clerks and managers to improve service for working women and housewives alike. They criticize hostile shop staff, hoarding of basic items, and elitist lists, urging shops to treat customers with politeness and cooperation amid war shortages.
Fort Scott Kan March 18 W R Davison superintendent resigns to join Veterans Administration in Wichita as vocational guidance advisor. D V Swartz named to succeed Davison at Fort Scott High School and junior college. Walter Dingus becomes Swartz’s junior college post.
Mrs T H Altman hosts dinner for her daughter Jean Lee guests include Mildred Ewing Jeanne Werner Roseann Edwards Samsou Smart and others. A luncheon marked the Al-So club anniversary at Mrs Lawrence Pines home. Campbell returns from Kansas City. Preyer and Fitch back from New York. McHenry USMC stationed in Brooklyn Navy Yard visits sister Ethel.
Twenty five years ago Weaver's store celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary. L Bullene arrived64 years ago the same day a baker's ceiling plaster fell ruining bakery goods and prompting a sale of the business. Bullene bought the building, start of the present dry goods company. Thirty years ago A D Weaver took over the store. Mrs C R Dicker and daughter Augusta hosted a dinner for Mr Dicker's birthday and his grandmother Mrs E Miller's birthday. Announcement of the marriage of Miss Anna Richards and Arthur L Kirchhoff on March 9 in Washington. The marriage of Mc Camm of Newton and F B Dodds for Lawrence occurred in Topeka.
Forty years ago Master Hugo Lander and Bertha Ketels were guests of honor at a baby party hosted by Mrs. Harry Lander and Mrs. Hugo Ketels. James A Messer and Pearl Liggett wed at the bride’s home on the Eudora road. William Gill of Vinland travelled to Lawrence yesterday. A D Weaver marked twenty years at his theatre company with a March 16 sale hosted by L Bullene and company. Ladies Literary League met today with Mrs. W H Sears as host. Mrs W W Ross was critic and Mrs B B Asher read a Russo-Japanese war paper.
The piece argues that rising populations strain food supplies and that universal meat and milk consumption would require vast increases in farmland. It cautions that Europe Asia and the Western Hemisphere must curb growth or lower living standards, warning against assuming global Atlas-like burdens. It cites reading material on the topic.
The author travels Vienna with Mrs Mack from Switzerland and notes refugees and skiers, UNRRA workers, and occupying forces. Permits, control zones, and tense train checks mark the journey. He compares destruction in Vienna to Berlin, critiques postwar policy and loans, and questions long term European recovery and U S burden.
In a call to aid Europe, Pettengill argues millions face destitution across the continent despite Mrs. Roosevelt noting rosy child appearances. He urges gifts of clothing food seed medicine and farm rents rather than loans. He credits Hoover for leadership and blames government actions since wartime upheaval for much of Europe’s distress.
The proposed University of Kansas Mount Oread memorial aims to be a major living landmark with a Campanile carillon and scenic parkway. It honors 8,000 KU veterans and over 200 Kansas soldiers who died. Other cities plan varied memorials from halls and stadiums to parks and youth centers, funded by public subscriptions and bonds.
A crossword style clue entry describes a pictured conductor of the Metropolitan Opera. It includes several numbered across hints such as showy, starry, varnish ingredient, come forth, and various abbreviations for places and statuses. The puzzle also references ages, delays, errors, consecrate, sacred beetle, son of Ham, rostes, elect, naval abbr., my nelf, and Europe abbr.
Under the direction of Captains Charles Galloway and Ernest Pontius the Chamber of Commerce conducted a two day membership drive aimed at 140 prospective members. They expect to finish by 5 pm this afternoon with reports to headquarters and some follow up for prospects out of town or missed calls. Results from yesterday show a successful campaign and the number of new members will be announced tomorrow.
Evans couple attend Skelley awards breakfast for Glenn and Sam Haskin at First Christian in Olathe. Bonds given to wives. four ex Baker students assisted on Haskin farm. Locals host bridge. memorial service and travels noted. George D. Walter, Baker alumnus and Lawrence banker, dies after long illness. funeral in Lawrence. Baker basketball squad to visit Coach Liston this week.
At the National Intercollegiate basketball tournament in Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, President Nelson P. Horn and Earl Kirker left for Southern Kansas and Oklahoma to transact college business. Prof. William C. Rice and Prof. Alfred Service attended the Kansas State Music Teachers Association meeting in Emporia spreading participation in the program. Rabbi Samuel S. Marerberg of B nai Jehudah in Kansas City will speak Wednesday evening after a dinner at the Fine Room for Philosophical Forum about Fill the Contributions of Judaism to One World.
Radio listings for March 18 show a dense schedule across KMBC WDAF WREN WDAP and other stations. Programs include Jack Armstrong Big Brother Club music shows news broadcasts The Lone Ranger Ellery Queen and The Jack Carson Show with late night news and music features. Cast and program names appear with multiple time slots and various hosts.
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