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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1947
Page
4
The 329 day strike ended with workers returning to jobs. Non strikers had already received a substantial wage raise offered during the dispute. Returning workers will receive the increased pay moving forward, benefiting both sides from the settlement.
A fragment from a wartime era discussion questions how broadly the United States should extend financial aid. It notes hints that Korea may need U S support to stabilize its southern half while the Soviet side shows little cooperation for reunification. The piece raises concerns about Germany Greece Turkey and Korea and what levels of U S lifeblood might be forthcoming.
The Indiana legislature denounces federal aid as taxpayer funded and urges restraint while considering higher state and county support for welfare and education. Lawmakers show willingness to raise appropriations by millions but lack a concrete revenue plan, risking taxpayer burden amid calls for increased funding.
The text notes uncertainty about how to implement a key job and fears last minute improvisation. It cites the need to finance essential public activities at a new level amid inflation and questions whether a rapid fix can avoid spiraling costs.
The article notes Allied doubts about Russia’s plan to restore a German government based on a Weimar republic, arguing a constitutional monarchy might have fared better post WWI. It adds Kansas revenue bills growth, a Kansan budget stance, Mountbatten named India viceroy, Chiang Kai-shek’s unity push in China, and critique of unclear plans to meet domestic and international needs.
A rambling demand letter cites a shattered bank balance caused by many laws and in laws. The writer complains of relentless scrutiny and legal pressures and laments an impossible urge to provide payment while claiming a near ruinous financial state.
Acheson warned the Senate that the United States must aid Greece Turkey and Korea to block Soviet expansion. He described Korea as pivotal to control of the Far East and warned that loss of Turkey or Greece could trigger regional crises across Iran Iraq Palestine and beyond. The speaker stressed the need for continued aid to resist communism and avert a broader world war.
Eudora high school hosted a Little Six League one act contest with six schools presenting. Eudora opened with The Winter Sunset featuring Mary Delene Eder Margie Roth erberger Ronnie Young and John Altenbernd. Second place went to Baldwin with Butch and De Soto performing The Great Battle. Gard ner showed Dead Men Cant Hurt You and Wellsville Wings of Darkness. Sprin Hill presented Mooncal Mugford. Professor Allen Crafton of Lawrence judged the plays.
Leonard Lefhuix of Route 1 Baldwin is hospitalized at Lawrence Memorial with a not dangerous condition after being hit by a car near Baldwin Junction. Augusta Lefhuix will wed Capt J W Schwarts in the Army Medical Corps and Fort Leavenworth. Mrs Margaret Sharp travels to Kansas City for the weekend.
Miss Anna Smith became the bride of Miller Carpenter in a ceremony at the bride's mother's home Thursday evening. The bride is employed in the office of Hunter Armherene The person names in the World War era B8th division. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Miller of Clearfield were Lawrence visitors Saturday. Mi an Ching Willis of Manhattan visited the J. L Hoover family at Lone Star. Miss Jennie Taylor and Miss Minnie Sparks attended Friday events. Miss Ramons McKenzie won a prize in a guessing contest. Mrs. R. E. Booth of Lee Pie is shopping in town. Patties lee of Eudora is here for the day. Evelyn Craig left for Seneca Missouri due to illness of her sister. Miss Alice Mundey from Linwood visited Miss Berths Knabe. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Berry and daughter Lois of Topeka visited with Addy, teacher at Crowder school, bringing pupils to the University. Mrs. W. R. Hale of DeSoto spent last week in Lawrence with friends. Mr. and Mrs. S. Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bryant visiting at Weaver. Mrs. S. O. May gone to Rock Creek to spend a few days with her mother. Edwin Freak of Sunday with Liesd Ware. Miss Kate Andrews returned yesterday from Kansas City after a visit with her sister.
Albany reports Governor Dewey approved a bill raising the state allowance for maintenance of tramps in jails from 60 cents to a day. Niagara County in Lockport received a surplus commodities shipment for school lunch programs, including 6 900 Fallons of tomato juice. In Colorado Springs a locker inspection revealed a cat and newborn kittens. In Waukegan three veterans of World War I were late by about 20 years filing for the first war bonus, whose deadline was September 9, 1927.
The piece critiques U S policy toward Greece after World War II, arguing Washington overestimates Greek democracy as a justification for aid while criticizing allied diplomacy. It contends officials misled Congress about wartime conferences and questions heavy aid to Russia versus Greece, urging an American policy free from communist-dominated states and full information to the public. Also notes a Salina Kansas fatal grade-crossing crash involving Mrs Wilson A Brown of New Cambria.
Naval reserve line officers desiring extra training gather at the Military Science building this evening. A petition seeks authorization for a voluntary reserve officers training unit at Northwestern University, potentially the second in the nation, with 24 training nights a year and paid officer positions. Also a place for one officer from medical dental and supply corps, plus two enlisted reserves for a storekeeper and a pharmacist mate.
A clipped OCR fragment presents mixed terms and numbers, listing military ranks, measurements, and scattered clues. The readable items include Maj Gen, army leader, several numeric tokens, and assorted words such as Encamp, Missile weapons, Vestment, Grasped, and Abalone, yielding no coherent event or narrative.
Fort Myers and Edison memories shape a portrait of Thomas A. Edison as his widow recalls his love of music and relentless curiosity. She describes the frontier town’s growth with Edison and Ford helping plan its development and his habit of turning setbacks into new ideas. The piece also notes an Edison memorial, a historic Maine house, and a calmed view of wealth versus purpose.
Neer Beck hosts a Methodist gathering featuring the girl ensemble of the Net school under the direction of Heor. A musical reading by Cherry Koch and the Aleh echoowll Rive teaper perrice will take place Thursday April 3 at 8:00 if. Attendees invited by Mr and Mrs Pred Whaley and other local families attend Sunday gatherings and suppers at the Lawrence area.
Mator and Mrs C Kimball of Kansas City guests at the Treks home. Banquet and birthday celebrations honor Mr Barnett. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Milton Marean and others from Kansas City. Mrs Charles Cairnhan visits with daughter Ellen at Baker. Hospital news mentions Rev Thompsons and Mrs Thompson hospital stay. Alvin F F Reker announce return trip via Los Angeles.
A chaotic radio schedule lists EMBC 1380 WREM programming along with WREN and WDAP stations. The piece mentions news, weather, sports, music hours, and community updates, plus personal notices about travelers and local residents, including family gatherings and a steam of oblique events.
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