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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1947
Page
4
Fragmented remarks discuss reactions to tax reduction ideas and their political implications. The passage notes concern about how Americans view the crisis outside the iron curtain and hints at possible future developments. It suggests skepticism toward proposals and references government employees in tax debates.
Readers ask how Palestine fits Uncle Sam's anti communist policy in the eastern Mediterranean. The piece argues Palestine is key to Asia Africa trade routes oil routes and air communications, linking American security to Turkey Greece and the Dardanelles. It urges immediate Jewish immigration and a Jewish National Home while safeguarding Arab rights and warns against Soviet influence in the Arab world. It concludes that the US must take an active role rather than rely on Britain or passively wait.
The United States plans several centenary stamps to release during the Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition in New York May 17 to 25. New issues include a 5 cent commemorative, a 5 cent stamped envelope, and a 15 cent souvenir sheet. Prior releases include a 3 cent stamp marking Joseph Pulitzer’s birth and a 5 cent airmail stamp. Prices and first day cancellations are defined, with limited quantities for collectors.
Washington would report to the War Department in a day or two and praised German kitchen equipment. He noted superior fryers steamers and baking gear and recommended sending hotel and restaurant men abroad to study it.
Major companies including a local Standard Oil subsidiary are exploring submerged Atlantic basins off the Bahamas for oil under Bahamian government concessions. The sponge industry declined after a 1939 fungus epidemic, leaving thousands idle. locals hope oil discovery would restore employment while government strains to halt poaching and revive sponges await a decade more of conservation.
In a nostalgic reminiscence Denny Slofeet recalls his early career at KMRC and Brush Creek Follies, explaining his life from a July 1918 birth in Waverly Illinois to a rural upbringing that shaped his comic and emcee roles and his wish to share a personal “dad” piece for the paper.
A reminiscence from a rural speaker recounts growing up with simple work and schooling, noting a life in show business was never a career but a practical path just to avoid hunger. The narrator recalls early education and dabbling in entertainment during high school while emphasizing the need to earn a living.
A radio host discusses what he enjoys most, his large family including Juanita and four children, and his fans. He recalls meeting listeners after Brush Creek Follies performances and explains changing his sign-off due to a reader's objection. The Sunday edition notes his show on EMBC-FM 97.95 and invites readers to read the public column.
The article describes a last chance to obtain a tax return mail recital with a March 15 date. It explains the income tax estimate for 1947, the early payment of a quarter, and the 23 percent fee within the unit. It notes penalties for over- or underpayment and the collector urging a guess of future income.
Analysis argues gasoline price rise in Kansas is inadequate to fund highway improvements. It states higher taxes, not just higher fuel costs, are needed to finance better roads. Governor Carlena emphasizes revising the highway program to meet modern realities and funding needs.
The piece notes Soviet reactions to President Truman’s Greece and Turkey policy. It cites Izvestia denouncing American power while signaling Moscow’s view of foreign interference in Greece. It credits American resolve as proving the Russians sought to keep their aims hidden.
New York reporter George Mardikian touring U S military installations in Europe as army food problems investigator urged renaming messes to dining rooms and restaurants to boost morale. He praised kitchen staff dignity and called food quality essential to morale while noting eye appeal and palatability as key improvements.
Minerva Davis, a Liberty Memorial high school senior, received a superior rating for her soprano solo at the Southwestern Music Education conference in Tulsa Saturday. Band members earning first chairs in the mass included Jeanne Mover, Owen Maloney Jr, Gene Whetstone, and Bob Pine. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bronson announce the marriage of their daughter Marjorie to Jack Johns in March. Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Whey announce the birth of a son yesterday. Senator and Mrs. E. T. Hackney of Wallington and Senator and Mrs. Robert L. vonba of Chetopa were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Kilworth. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cary announce the birth of a daughter today at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. F. W. Gaunt and Mrs. Nell McClain returned from a several-week visit to Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. Ended with a visit to sister Mrs. Clyde Lederer at Worden. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knight entertained with a birthday dinner for their son Dan yesterday.
Misa Evelyn Collinge of Wakarusa arrived this morning to visit her aunta Miss Kate Jewett and Miss Anne Jewett. Mrs M W Callahan spent the dar in Kanaan City. Mire Dora Kring spent the seck.
Miss Rose Farbes and Maurice Burton Starr wed yesterday at the bride’s parents home in Baldwin. George J. Barker named Republican mayor candidate. Charles Conger to Topeka tonight. Mrs. Bert Hamilton went to Noria. Nina Ellison and daughter Lenora moved from Excelsior Springs to 712 Ohio Street. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Carey welcomed a daughter. Carey daughter is granddaughter of R. F. Glass. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ramsey attended track meet in Kansas City. Miss Katie Reynolds returned from Topeka visit. Mrs. John Jewett went to Chicago to visit her son. Mr. and Mrs. G Trevillo and children spent the day in Kansas City. Miss Laura McAllaster to spend Sunday in Topeka. Mrs. M Schliefey gone to Eudora for short visit.
William Ralph Taylor of Paola donated a 6,835 specimen collection to the University of Kansas Museum of Natural History. A University graduate and WWII veteran, he began the project a decade ago and now studies zoology at Michigan. The set spans most Kansas fish species and includes unnamed forms, expanding the museum’s ichthyology holdings.
Aerial Crop Service of Kansas City offers plane dusting to farmers in Kaw Valley and Douglas County. Guided by H A Hershfield Sr, planes fly at 60 mph dispersing insecticides over potatoes peas and other crops. The method promises faster application and less crop damage than ground spraying while enabling tasks like sowing wheat dusting tables spreading fertilizer and controlling mosquito breeding sites.
Brief, mixed local items from Oregon California and Utah recounting school basketball season fatigue, gym scenes in stocking feet, a radio program welcome, a city welcome speech, and policemen parking outside a grocery store. Multiple names and places appear across the report.
E. Rice Phelps named president of Lawrence’s newly organized Men’s Garden Club with 18 charter members. Harry Downs becomes secretary treasurer. The group aims to sponsor a city beautification program with monthly meetings and yard picnics. Prof. Mix offered University horticulture and entomology aid while James Owens provided Ward's Greenhouse space. April meeting planned to recruit new members.
The McGraw Hill book company of New York announced that John G. Riecker's Cost Accounting will be translated into Spanish by Editorial Argentina de Finanzas y Administration of Buenos Aires and distributed in Central and South America. The 1930 text has been adopted by over one hundred U.S. universities.
Local Baldwin notices cover family visits and gatherings. Mrs. Thelma Lea Griffith and relatives visit, address details from North Sixth Street. weddings and honeymoons described, plus a Philomathean party, and various club meetings. School events note awards and speakers on sex education. junior bird club demonstration upcoming.
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