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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1946
Page
4
The article notes Premier Stalin expressing confidence in the United Nations and its aims to safeguard world peace. It highlights that armies and peoples oppose another war, urging vigilance to prevent costly blunders, while the Security Council prepares for an upcoming meeting with signals from Russia.
Lawrence Norton is urging Kansas farmers to boost planting and production beyond previous levels to combat hunger worldwide. The piece reflects on wartime farm gains, notes equipment wear, and indicates ongoing housing needs for university students while warning about campaign hat shortages and political commentary from local papers.
France seeks aid to inaugurate a five year economic plan amid European hunger and postwar ruin. Nazi plunder crippled railways and factories, leaving France Holland and others dependent on the western hemisphere for recovery. A $840,000 rural electrification loan to Leavenworth Jefferson Electric Co-Operative was approved in Washington.
A proposal to close the Mother Bickerdyke annex at Fort Dodge soldiers home stirs memories of the renowned Civil War nurse. The piece traces her life from Ohio to Kansas, highlighting her nursing in wars, charitable efforts, and the home’s transfer history from the Larkin gift to the G A R and Relief Corps, ending with her death in 1901.
Announcement of Veneta Stack and Thomas McFarland marriage in Kalispell Montana. A silver tea at Annie Monroe’s home marks National Business Women’s Week with the Business and Professional Women’s Club. Various local residents and guests noted, including nursing staff changes, flood fund progress, and upcoming school events.
Washington March 23 Soviet Ambassador Andrei Gromyko made an unheralded courtesy call on President Irminan at the White House after a Byrnes briefing. Byrnes said he will represent the United States on the United Nations security council for the Iranian case discussion in New York Monday. Iran protests Soviet troops and agents in its territory, alleging violations of an international agreement.
Professors A Byron Leonard and Donald S Farner of the University of Kansas zoology department lead a preliminary reconnaissance to plan equipment and supplies for a Lone Star Lake natural history study. The cooperative project includes volunteer faculty and students and aims to catalog all vertebrates in the lake and park.
A trivia block lists clues and partial answers such as U S Army Group 35 36 Weathercock 37 Girl s name 92 Toward 43 War god 44 Rough file 45 Registered nurse ab 48 Drone bee 50 Social insect 52 Father 54 Esther. The items resemble a crosswords style feature with short prompt phrases and numeric hints.
A University group has permission from Douglas County commissioners to trap and shoot birds and animals for a natural history study of a lake and surrounding area. They will analyze lake water minerals and organic material, map the lake after soundings, and assess silting and watershed erosion. Extensive photography will document wildlife and habitats for an illustrated handbook.
The KU School of Fine Arts presents contralto Margaret Emick in a recital at Frank Strong auditorium at 4 pm Sunday. Accompanied by Miss Marjean Carr, Emick studies with Irene Peabody. The program lists works by Schubert Wolf and others, with a varied classical and operatic set reflecting broad program goals.
Nearly 6,500 returning service personnel are due to arrive today at New York aboard five vessels. Seven more troops are expected to debark from five ships on the West Coast at San Francisco San Diego and Seattle. Eviction notice follows as Bloomington rent control director Stephen E. Bates learns his house has been sold.
Radio program listings for March include KMBC WREN and WDAP newscasts, musical shows, and theatre programs. Notable acts: Harry Wisers Sport Show, Nelson Eddy Show, Tom and Abner, Lone Ranger, Cavalcade of America, and Bob Hawk Show. James A. Moure speech featured.
Mrs Albert Pardee arrives from Detroit to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs A E Burgtorf in Baldwin. Mrs Burgtorf recovers from major surgery in Kansas City. Vermillion Manufacturing expands to 69 workers from nine months ago as 23 carloads of lumber ordered for next year. Bird Fluts hosts National Bird Day viewing Monday. Baldwin High musicians travel to Louisville for Little Six Music Festival with several soloists and groups. First Methodist Fellowship hosts Charles A Byers from Topeka for a covered dish supper. Eastern Star members attend a dessert in Lawrence. Baker dinner and North Central Association meeting in Chicago planned for President Horn and Dean Gessner. Local hospital visits and Kansas City trips noted among residents.
KMBC and KRMOX broadcast updates on Sam Mole and Kansas City sports figures. The piece notes plans for a national ABC doubles win by Gibbs and Baton, introduces potential staff hires, Louisiana Low’s rising fame, and local radio shows with shifts in program lineups and future guest announcements.
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