Untitled diary on war era views and postwar policy
A fragment from a Giobe-Color diary recounts postwar Japan and Allied occupation. It notes shifting Hiroshima demographics, scenes of American leadership under MacArthur, Communist gains in Japan’s Diet, and reflections on democracy, occupation ends, and future China-America dynamics. Includes a Chinese political quip about Americans and rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tosco
Japan
MacArthur
China
America
Lawrence Theatre Officials Offer Complimentary Tickets Amid Promotions
Lawrence officials of Theatre Enterprises mailed complimentary tickets to 17 farm families for March 22. Jayhawker manager Ted Huntsman said wives may attend the show while husbands join a Rural Acquaintance Smokers event at the Community Building. Sheriff’s office aids radio license applications for police two way radio setup. Delinquent taxpayers sending letters prompts sheriff to defend tax collection. Two men released from county jail Billy D. Bedford and Lee Collin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Enterprise
Jayhawker
Varsity Theatres
Ted Huntsman
The
Chamber of Commerce
General Electrics
Kansas City Police Department
Will Johns
Travis 1
Kvensam
Billy D. Bedford
DeSoto
Lee Colline
Ohio Street
Plan Class Reunion 1899 at University of Kansas
Members of KU class of 1899 met yesterday to organize a spring reunion marking the fiftieth anniversary of graduation. Mrs. A. T. Elizabeth Stone Walker of Lawrence was named chairman with Rosalie Watson Rising J Lane of Lawrence and Clinton J. Moore of Topeka on the committee. Reunion set for June 5 at KU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
University
K.u
A. T
Elizabeth Stone) Walker
Lawrence
George A
Rosalie Watson
Rising
J. Lane
Clinton J. J. Moore
Topeka
Deaths and Funerals
Frank Stuart Dixon 74 of Eudora died last night in Nevada Missouri at relatives home He is survived by a sister Mia Ella Sordes Long Beach California and 13 nieces and nephews Funeral services Sunday 2 pm at Eudora Methodist Church Lester O Patterson 49 of 2112 Tennessee Street died this morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Survived by wife Ruth one daughter Mrs Leland Regnier parents Mr and Mrs James Patterson Wellsville Ohio two sisters Mrs L D Hoover Salineville Ohio and Mrs James Kensell Wellsville Ohio Body may be viewed at Rumsey Funeral Home after 5 pm today David P Rake died recently at his home 3 miles northwest of Big Springs Funeral services will be held later at 2 pm at Springs Baptical United Red watch burial in Mound Cemetery Graveside services Saturday at 2 pm Maple Grove Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stuart Dixon
Eudora
Nevada
Mia
Ella Sordes
Long Beach
Calif
Eudora, Methodist Church
Lester O. Patterson
Tennessee Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Ruth
Leland Regnier
James Patterson
Wellaville
Ohio
L. D. Hoover
Salinesville
James Kensell
Rumsey Funeral Home
David P. Rake
Big Springs
Sprinings Bailical United Red
Mound Cerpetary
New Car on Display 1949 Plymouth Debuts at Local Dealers
The 1949 Plymouth was shown for the first time at three local dealers Buddy Gallagher Mogia Maes dell Motor service 624 Mas and the Motor street. Crowds viewed the graceful new car with Merroont for passengers and easier garage and parking access. Dealers also displayed DeSoto Diite and Chrysler models with remodeled bodies, stronger engines, longer wheelbases, brighter lights, and improved safety features.
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Merroont
Buddy Gallagher
Mo- Gia Maesdell Motorervice
Motor Street
DeSoto
Diite
Chrysler
Ahead of last year License tag rates rise at county treasurer office
Treasury staff reported this morning that license tag activity is ahead of last year. Car plates enrolled by close of business reached 7,267, versus 7,744 at the same point in 1948. Truck tags totalled Leta, more than the 1,749 sold by this time last year. Most business now involves newly purchased car tags, while some individuals still use 8 bags on plates.
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Roy Flory
Leta
Memorial executive committee revisits Topeka plan
A World War II Memorial executive committee met in Topeka last night at Judge Hugo T. Wedell's office. They instructed architects to draft detailed plans and specifications for the campanile structure. Attending were Fred Ellsworth, C. B. Molmes, Law renglyn, Wayne McCoy of Topeka, Gatley Rice, Edward W. Taner of Kansas City, and architects Homer Neville and Edward Delk.
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Hugo T. Wedell
Topeka
Campanille
Fred Ellsworth
C. B. Molmes
Lawrenglyn
Wayne McCoy
Gatley Rice
Edward W. Taner
Kansas City
Homer Neville
Edward Delk
Kremlin Dinner Honors North Korean Delegation
Moscow reports Molotov and Mikoyan led a guest list at a Kremlin dinner for a North Korean delegation. The gathering followed cabinet changes that saw Molotov relieved as foreign minister and Mikoyan elevated, signaling shifts in trusted Soviet leadership.
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Moscow
Y. M. Molotov
Stalin
Kremlin
A. I. Mikovan
Molotov
Rucsis
Leaders from across state attend KU leadership day
About 49 girls from high schools across the state are expected to attend a leadership day at the University of Kansas sponsored by the Associated Women Students. Miss Joann Ruese is general chairman. Registration starts at 9 30 am with an opening session at 10 30 am. Chancellor Deane W. Malott will welcome the group. Betty van der Smissen will lead a panel on leadership at 11 with Mortar Board members assisting. Martha Peterson will speak at the noon luncheon followed by a panel and discussion with Miss Margaret Habrin.
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University of Kansas
Univers
Joann Ruese
1611 Crescent Road
Deane W. Malott
Betty van der Smissen
A.W.S
Womens’ Honor Society
Mortar Hoard
Hilda James
Dorothy Sevagey
Jean Cooper
Margaret Meeks
Martha Peterson
Patty McClure
Harriet Harlow
Dorothy Wood
Margaret Habrin
Sue Webster
Miss Ruese
Carolyn Weiland
Ann Ackerman
Betty Armstrong
Mable Conderman
Wilma Shore
Two Sentenced In County Court For Larceny And Vagrancy
Chester Gatewood of 701 Elm Street pleaded guilty to petty larceny for stealing a power augur from Art Oatman. Judge Frank Gray sentenced him to 10 days in the county jail. Mother Haviland of Chamberlain pleaded guilty to vagrancy, was fined 100 and costs, and sentenced to 30 days in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Gatewood
Elm Street
Frank Gray
Art Oatman
Haviland
Chamberlain
Gray
Birth Announcement at Memorial Hospital
At Memorial Hospital Mrs Estella Golden DeSoto Dr E Rice 217 Barker avenue Mrs Nora Cain Sunflower Mrs Rosamond Sleigh 9013 Massachusetts Street Lorene Smith Sun flower Mrs Anita Hee Route 6 Mrs Edith Corn 946 Louisiana Street Miss Margaret Harwood 910 Louisiana street Mrs Ellen Sitterley 628 Missouri street Mrs Celesta Kane and baby Mc Cook Hall Mrs Ruby Harper 1923 Kentucky street Mrs Rosamond Sleigh 90812 Massachusetts street Dr L E Rice 2117 Barker avenue Mr and Mrs Charles Young 601 Louisiana street a son today.
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Estella Golden
DeSoto
E. Rice
Barker Avenue
Nora Cain
Rosamond Sleigh
Massachusetts Street
Lorene Smith
Anita Hee
Edith Corn
Louisiana Street
Margaret Harwood
Ellen Sitterley
Missouri Street
Celesta Kane
McCook Hall
Ruby Harper
Kentucky Street
L. E. Rice
Market News From New York and Midwest Livestock
Market notes from New York and Kansas City detail mixed signals. Grain prices firm on wheat and corn, oats steady. hogs, cattle, and poultry show varied movements. Cash grain and hay markets reflect current receipts and demand with modest gains and steady trends amid spring activity.
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Gisree
York
Hyusdaion
Hedx
An Appreciation Letter From Mrs June Snaw
Mrs June Snaw thanks friends neighbors relatives and followers for cards gifts and support during her hospital stay and expresses gratitude for the kindness she received.
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Mra
June Snaw
Wall Street Mixes Gains On Small Stock Movements
The stock market wobbled with modest gains in a brief trading session. Major names like General Electric and Westinghouse edged higher while several others held steady or fell slightly. Observers noted limited volume and a cautious tone amid ongoing market tension. Stocks listed included American Distilling, Gulf Oil, and Montgomery Ward with mixed intraday performance.
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Wall Street
New York
Rother
Peter
Gulf OW
Dew Chemical General Electric
American Schenley
Foe Aentne
Tworth
Lima Hamilton
EL W. Bliss
Farnsworth Television
Youngstown Sheet
General Motors
Montgomery Ward
Oliver Carn
Doukas Aircraft
American Telephon
Westinghouse Electric
Chicago
Mar
Ap-Usdai
Ayiat
Trout: America's prized freshwater fish linked to salmon
The trout, described as the most beautiful and highly prized freshwater fish in America, is closely related to the salmon.
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Hiroshima
Arthur
Warner
Jeslighta
Milleadera
Evernor
General MacArthur
Robert L. Eichelberger
Eighth Army
Japr
Asid
Germany
Ecphanagea
Bam
Courteour
Independence
Kan
Ome
Fowler Shop
Mid-West
Hausman
William Allen
White School of Journalism
Will Johns, Jr
Tersneskee
Travis Glass
Kansas
Tennessee
Glass
Cnlleet
Crowda
K. A
Molotov and
Mikovan
H.S
Memorial Hospital
Charles Young
Margaret O'Brien
Charles Laughton
Robert Young
Lawrence P.T.A. Council
Commonwealth Granada
Arandarda
Receim
Buttergat Saat
Farmrup Springs
Doxen
Kates
Maris
Wal
Eny Livestock
Cain
Inas
Lea
Binal
Chenses
Kansan
Wayee
U.S
Northern Necks
Florida
Sacks
Bliss Triomphe
Phe.s
North America
Alabama
Uy Seacs-Soebuck Sweer
Eeles Ltd
Indol
S Steel
Securities Investment CO
Karl Kabiosr
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Buick
Parker
Buick Company
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