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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1946
Page
2
Cairo reports wide pride among troops in the Middle East as veterans reflect on past wars and the looming prospect of new conflict. Diplomats, scholars, and soldiers weigh the costs of peace versus the draw of national duty, while some fear another global clash is inevitable.
Five B-29 bombers on a Honoluhu flight reportedly fell behind due to fuel exhaustion. One attempted to land at a nearby field while a crew member described engine trouble and radio contact with a field officer. Three managed to land, with weather hampering rescue efforts. An Army report indicated the carrier Oak Ridge dock would assist in returning the aircraft toward Oakland Airport.
Herbert Hoover, the former president, arrives in Paris to study Europe’s postwar food needs. He is greeted by ambassadors and officials while the focus centers on fortifying relief efforts for the continent after the war.
Washington reports the Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to approve a projected 3.75 billion dollar loan to Great Britain. President Eric Johnston framed the loan as essential to expand world trade, create millions of jobs, and illustrate competitive capitalism amidst two world systems. Manila also noted a U.S. liquidation sale of surplus military material to aid China, including ships, gear, and rations, potentially enabling base abandonments.
About 68000 idle due to nations labor disputes, lowest total in two months. Auto workers idle nearly four months beginning to return after settlement ratification. United Auto Workers unofficially backs a 49 of 96 locals foring agreement while 18 plants stay on strike. Coal talks loom as United Mine Workers prepare for contract negotiations with coal operators over nine general demands and four producer counter proposals amid a potential nationwide soft coal strike.
A Kansas City patent lawyer C F E Hovey gave an engaging Rotary talk recounting bizarre patents since the 19th century, noting the line from crackpot to genius. Ottawa marks Rotary club anniversary with intercity guests including Jim Barrows and John Pinney, while fires claim chicks at 1315 Haskell. Mar 19 French execution of Marcel Bicard noted. Dehydrator operation near Noria described.
A stream of veterans recounts discharge dates and duties from the Army Navy and Coast Guard. Names include Alvin Dresser Charles Putnam and Robert Overton. They describe Pacific European theaters ships and bases with recent returns to family homes and local employment prospects.
Washington March 19 John L Lewis asked bituminous coal operators today whether they wanted peace or war over his demand for better working conditions in the nations mines He repeated his nine demands for 400000 United Mine Workers and issued an indictment accusing management and stockholders of having killed 28600 miners in 14 years and injuring 1004000 He urged a contract after April 1 requiring operators to adopt all safety recommendations from U S Bureau of Mines inspectors and end deadly payroll deductions for miners benefits He said operators must answer peace or war with a reply he would await
A Surrey retiree writes to Dr Evins Sadler describing wartime relief and postwar irritations in Britain. He cites strict rations on soap milk sugar and eggs, and reports a U.S. dried milk limit every two months, reflecting ongoing shortages.
Market reports indicate mixed cattle and hog trading with steady to slightly firmer demand. Live cattle prices show strength in some grades while bulls remain active. hog markets reflect steady to cautious gains amid varied demand. Kansas City and Chicago notes include hay and grain bids, with livestock receipts and potato market activity summarized.
Kansas City market report lists wheat oats and corn with price quotes and ranging grades. Unclear OCR yields scattered figures for prices, weights, and quality, including No 2 yellows, red nem varieties, and barley. Local market items cover butter poultry and eggs with mixed bids and receipts noted.
The Day in Wall Street reports a selective recovery shift with scattered trading and modest gains across key names. American Tobacco and Du Pont showed evidence of demand, while Reynolds Morris and others faced mixed moves as investors weighed industrial and chemical stocks amid cloudy conditions.
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