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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1947
Page
4
Divorce Reform Sparks Debate In Lords Over Adultery Grounds
A London bishop told the House of Lords that adultery should not be sole grounds for divorce, urging forgiveness and reconciliation. The discussion follows a sharp rise in divorces since 1939, reflecting wartime infidelity and the changing moral climate, with Parliament weighing reforms amid public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indinia
John Bull
England
Tommy Atkine
Britain
Bishon of Lorton
Lorde
Tobacco Expenditures From 1946 Loan Criticized
London officials report that about a third of the American loan to Britain in late 1946 funded tobacco purchases. Harold Wilson, secretary for overseas trade, told the House of Commons that 32 percent of loan outlays were for tobacco, a concern but no smoking rationing planned for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Harold Wilson
House of Commone Today
Always Room For One More Rain Threatens Flooded Areas
Rain eased and waters receded from inundated towns and villages as relief efforts accelerated. Thousands of acres of fertile farmland were affected and aid measures were stepped up to assist victims and restore operations.
Radio Programs Sunday March 30 Wartones Ores eter
Radio listings describe Sunday programs with varied hour slots and events including a parade and community notices. It notes a Baldwin city election, local meetings, and war service acknowledgments alongside musical programs and a dance hour. The text references Mrs Alfred Fan os eson Taylor and J B M ne eteeden, and Ltison receives a naval award for service.
Legislature faces heightened pressure from many demand groups
The state legislature confronts unusually strong pressure from diverse interest groups as it faces budgets and taxes. Lawmakers aim to grant needed loans and amenities while keeping the total cost within limits to avoid overburdening taxpayers and undermining state goals.
Glamour Boy Radio Announcer Joins Guest Column
The column previews a guest appearance by Joe Marshall, praised as the “Honey Voice” of radio. It notes the announcer’s central role on KMRS, filling fourteen hours daily with top quality music from premier artists for a diverse listening audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio
Gillicudy
Joe Marshall
Weil
KMRS
Ce Ee
Best Tunes on KMBC and KMRC Sunday Radio Lineup
The New York Philharmonic appeals to both rich and poor as it opens doors from the concert hall to the airwaves on KMBC. Earlier, KMRC presents a salon orchestra with On Wings of Song, delivering masterful selections from a treasure of world transcriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KMBC
New + York Philharmonic Orchestra
Indio
Philharmonic Fr
KMRC
Clearing Music for KMBC Airplay at 980 Chart
KMBC staff outline the process for producing a smooth music show. P Hane Flath prepares a set up sheet of selections then head music librarian John Gilbart reviews licensing and clearance. Annetta Hershey assists by assembling transcription sheets before broadcast.
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KMBC
P. Hane Flath
Plath Hae Bly
Expressix Fox
John Gilbart
Gilbert
Annetta Hershey
Mood control plan urged by Tampa official
F R Rees of Tampa proposes a memorandum promoting flood control by retaining water where it falls. The aim favors many small farm ponds over a few large projects to boost crop yields and reduce fast runoff. Farmers already enrolled plan to build ponds on contour lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R Rees
Tampa
Mr. Reef
Axtonomista
Anil
Sei'iard
War Aftermath Shapes Next National Budget
A deficiency appropriation bill before the federal house totals close to two and a half billions. About three quarters will go to the Veterans Administration and foreign relief. Officials expect demands for those purposes to remain, as the aftereffects of the great war linger in national finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal House
Veterans Administration
Report Warns Free Press in Danger Said by Educator Group
A group dominated by educators published a report on press freedom that draws criticism from working journalists. The document suggests freedom is at risk due to insufficient or improper controls and lumps films and radio with the press in evaluating the issue.
Not Even Original on Fort Hays College Drinking Proposal
The Hays News published a letter from the son of a former principal offering to donate a thousand dollars to the student union fund if a fully equipped bar and cocktail lounge were permitted in the campus building. The piece notes the idea is not original and cites Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt's comment on proper collegiate drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Western Branch
The
State” Normal
Fort Hays State College
Hays News
Eleanoor Roosevelt
British labor government appoints recovery planner
The British labor government appoints a national recovery planner to guide policy out of economic hardship. The article compares the new deal with U.S. historical experiences and notes debts and low production as ongoing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Barbs and musings on spring, prayer, and worth
A fragmentary column mixes social quips about male authority, sermonized temperance, spring fashion, and prudent living. It hints at sugar distribution, ongoing prayers for health, and the idea that true friends stay close, urging resilience and self worth.
Old Home Town Social Notes and Local Arrivals
May Ward served as ring bearer at a wedding. The article lists attendees and relatives from Holt to Canton, Lawrence, and Springfield, including births, travels, and family visits. It notes club officers, FFA participants, a building deal for a telephone exchange, and several residents traveling or returning from trips and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Ward
Suzie
A. R. Williams
Holt
Springfield
Ill
Arthur Clough
Tha
No Name Club
John
George J Albert Williams
Shultzrandson
Albert Williame
Lawrence
Local Notes From Pleasanton Area and Nearby Towns
Twenty five years ago C W Gould spent the day in Kansas City on business. Mrs Josephita Fugate returned to Pleasanton after weekend at home and Phi Chi spring party. Mrs Albert Fincham and children of Pratt visit her parents. Gus Wahl went to Bonner Springs and Linwood on business. The wedding of Myrtle Harris of Clinton and Richard L. Lough occurred last evening. Josephine Yeoman played the music.
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Carrie McKay
Williamatown
Jesse Kraybill
Eudora
Elke Club
Henry Weingartner
C. L. Newby
J. H. Dunkel
C. 3. Hall
Francia Jaedicke
Tyler
Lloyd Ware
T. J. Sweeney
Grand Lode
JH. Mitchell
R. C. Manley
Lawrence F.F.A
Kansas City
Emma Robinson
Charles Ulrich
Alpha Bussing
Sire
W. R. Prisschal
John Sugras
Gua Morawetz
Emil Gauck
Lydia Means
Jessie Martindale
Tonganoxie
Tonganoxzie State Bank
Della Neal
Mary Moore
Ohio
Oscar Moore
P. Hagerman
Chicare
Mise Elmer Neff
Baldwin
T.S.E
C. W. Gould
Jnsephita Fugate
Pleasanton
Phi Chi
Albert E. Fincham
Pratt
C. C. LeSner
Gus Wahl
Bonner Springs
Linwood
Mins Myrtle Harris
Clinton
Richard L. “Lough
Iag
Josephine Yeoman
Flashes of Life at Chicago Zoo and Finance News
The piece notes visitors questioning zoo staff at Linen Park with Director R Marlin Perkins creating a 100 answer service led by Fred Meyer junior the official answer man. It also reports a bank case where Weel and Hit state bank creditors share 1.5 million after a court decision reopening a suit previously closed in 1987 and involving former receiver Leach.
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Zoo
Chicago
Mar
Linen Park
R. Marlin Perkins
Fred Meyer
Perkins
High Finance Wuatsek
Weel
Cureurt
Rescoe
Leach
Jbank
Sonce 141
J Court
Model Plane Contest in Kansas City by City Ske-Hi
A City Ske-Hi model plane contest will be hosted by the Academy of Model Aeronautics in Kansas City Missouri at North Kansas City School grounds. Youth participants from seven regions will compete for merchandise prizes over $700 in value plus cash awards. entry forms available from club HQ at 4825 Independence Ave.
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Academy of Model
Nerties
Kansas Citys
Missouri
Eerbec
Sanadh
Seulor
Olds
Sraltfien
Independence Ave
Kansas City
New Flood Warnings Near Trent Evictions Ordered
A new flood threat was issued for eastern England near the mouth of the tidal Trent river. Authorities warned residents to prepare to evacuate as flood conditions worsen. Elsewhere in flood-ravaged Britain communities brace for further emergencies and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent
Britain
London
England
Trent River
Brit
Screen Star Horizontal Clue Puzzle Entry
Puzzle entry lists numerous across and down clues with numbers and abbreviations. Includes references to actors, places, and objects such as Sun god and Babylonian deity. The fragment shows an intricate crossword style with labeled horizontal and vertical clues and partial solution hints.
Crossword Clue Pack Reveals Hidden City Hints
A sequence of numbered crossword clues lists terms such as 43 indisposed 44 Ambary 47 Consumed 48 Limb 49 Musical note 50 Writing tool plus symbols and references like erbium, exist, native of me, Tsp, portions, give, god of love at Nevada city, Algerian, suggesting a themed puzzle hinting at place names and clues within a Nevada context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada City
Fifteen Finalists Named In Jayhawker Beauty Event
Fifteen finalists were selected at a dayhawker beauty event. their photos appear in the spring issue of Jayhawker magazine. Judges included five married students representing KU schools. contestants include Edith Malett and Corinne Temple among others from Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita.
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Jayhawker
University of Kansas
Wandication
Repregz
Eve Canyon
Milton Candi
Steve Iwi
Kavnawker
Ty Caniff
Copper Cale
Arjong de
Trembly
Kansas City
Lawrence
Satty
Itestant
Elizabeth Berry
Wanda Lee Dumler
Larned
Beverly Fox
Nina Green
Gloria Hill
Freeport
Eloise
Hodgson
Latvia
Maryuy
Tripeka
Mary Lowe Martin
Topeka
Mose
Baldwin News Notice of local deaths and funeral plans
The community mourns the death of D. Batson after a heart attack. Yearn of the dead, and Showalter’s guest list are noted. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 PM at Ives Chapel, with Rev. Willis Warner presiding, burial in local cemetery. longtime Grange manager Hobson had recently left his post and sought city council relief.
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Nex BP
Kan
Anon Mershall
Frid
Sas
Santa Maria
Catt
Nant
Willam
Shmeatter
Ie Davis
Vince
Pneumoenia
D. Batson
Thareday
Leiner
West Bratintn
Hobson
Grange Mare
West Baldwin
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Harty
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Bert Seer
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Toneka Westies
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Wells
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Alfred Fan Os Eson Taylor
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Ynetfie
Livisen
Fata
V. S. Naval Service
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Sofather Daimes
Ing
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Wres—Ongtusterk
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Nowrap Tide Canova Ren
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Heylott Hoedown
Samuel
Solons
Kmac -Fm
Associated Press
Palestine
Millah Nd
Itaan
Hatentine
Rr Evers
Kansas House
Utopia
Kansas City Star
Eureka
Kansas
Kahas City
Bal Cochran
Alee
George Siler
Rollin
San Diego
Calif
Pacific Coast
Marcella Sterling
Emser
Phillip Sterling
Helen Henriette
Francia Sterling
Canton
C. M. Sterling
Phillip Mattson
George Ansdell
Frances Jacoba
Atchison
Kenneth Bruner
Roses McBurney
San Francisco
MrBurney
J. C. Porter
Porter
Chiegge
Mar. A
Levine Drell
Ym Currency Exchange
Stanton Avenue
Aftien
Skil Club
Screen
RCL
AIKEN
Baldwin News
Vermont Boggs & Albert Millinery
Walt A & B
HANNA
Beaman
N.Y
B. G. Gustafson
Bea
Zimi
Round Corner Drug Co
Mel Fisher
C. B. Hosford
E. T. Arnold
Mans
American Service
Vermont
Lindley’s
Kansas Cleaners
Frumsey
C. B. Romsey
Fred Romsey
Oscer Rumsey
Indiana
Reuter
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