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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1947

Page

4

World News Digest From The Simons Pubs Office

Local notices and press wire blurbs show a chaotic listing from Lawrence Kansas with toner notes on publication office, contact details, and routine charges. The item references The Associated Press and a standard city column layout with addresses in Chicago and Kansas City and a March date.

Journal -World Simon W Murray Simons Musambunetts Street Lawrence Kaness Matt Aavence Gelems Lerenter Theenpsun New York Sam St Cricags North Michigan Ave Kansas City West Associated Prees Associated

Hasn't Paid Off Ive Murdt of South preeer nat ne fh ce

Fragmentary text discusses political figures and aid measures with unclear names. It references tensions between President soar and Prester State, mentions a 70 year term, and notes problems and proposed helpers, without clear outcomes or coherent events.

South Preeer

Zionist movement and Jewish emigration views

The article discusses Zionist aims to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine and notes many Jews, especially in the United States, view the project with varying sympathy or indifference. It emphasizes that Zionism is a Jew-directed movement, not all Jews support or oppose it, and many are citizens of other nations with ties to their homelands.

Zion Zinnis Tienlets Palestine United States Ziontat

State Appointments With Limited Legislation Reconsidered

State lawmakers debated a repeat of the 1253 act restricting governor appointments to state jobs. The measure aimed to preserve appointment intent and reduce patronage, though few public complaints arose about the law as written. The 1931 statute had previously countered patronage by limiting executive choices.

Karsan Hose Islators

Broadcasts to Russia Stir Interest Amid Censorship

Reports detail Western radio broadcasts to Soviet citizens from Munich and Basco in an effort to counter propaganda. Few Russian listeners have acceptable receiving sets, and even fewer risk listening due to strong governmental disapproval and harsh penalties. The piece notes American embassies and officials monitor such transmissions while noting Soviet authorities may retaliate against listeners.

Russia

More Revenue Needed for Highway Funding Debate

A muddled editorial argues repeal of the extra energy tax failed amid calls for broader revenue. It weighs increasing the gasoline tax to fund state highways, but doubts lowering it is feasible. Highway needs grow as road construction expands, and advocates insist payers must contribute more rather than less.

Global spread of Moscow driven revolution warned

A column argues the Soviet led world revolution is mobilized globally after 1917, with Stalin’s updates and wartime shifts, urging vigilance in the United States. It links communism to food protests, mining strikes, and political maneuvers, warning of indirect actions before direct action. The piece claims a US government crackdown aims to curb communist influence.

Russia United States Stalin Seviet Union Hitler Moscow Committee Congress Communist Party Amers Aire Washington Europe Reds America

Indiana Skepticism Greets Federal Aid in Hospital Costs

A fragment discusses Indiana lawmakers and voters turning against federal aid, arguing against relying on Washington funds for local hospital costs. It critiques subsidies and bureaucratic overhead, urging residents to assume funding locally and reject ongoing federal subsidies.

Ex war bonds urged as best savings bet

A University of Kansas Bureau of Basin Research report argues that war bonds offer the best saver option for small investors. It notes yields start low in year one and rise to about 4 percent as a 10 year maturity nears, with an average return around 2.91 percent, making bonds more attractive than many other forms of saving.

Bureau of Basin Research University of Kansas

Unclear fragment prompts public interest in future policy

The text references a debate on future policy and governance, noting claims about Soviet law and police rule, and forecasting outcomes from a Kansas legislature session. It mentions public sentiment and potential bad news for taxpayers, with uncertain details and speculative tone.

Senators at Large idea echoed by officials and editors

A historical note recalls remarks by Tames Herve and discussions by Charles Francis Adams and Governor Tower on Senators at Large. The piece suggests the concept could benefit the nation and mentions a world peace broadcast with a quip about Russo-American ads.

Herve Rame Senate Charles Francis Adams Governor Tower

Barbs by Wal Cochran and folded jest in verse

A collection of terse quips and jests by Wal Cochran including winter blessings and a sharp line about a Teres man finding his wife in a restaurant. The piece ends with a quip about paying back and a zinger that it is never too late to learn one’s limits.

Teres Ben

Old Home Town Engagement and Local Moves

Mr and Mrs Ho Rapnard of Worden announce Mae Ho Rapnard engagement to Earlin Burcert of We Koo DC son of Mr and Mrs RQ Burcert of Lawrence. Lawrence Wiman club celebrated new home dedication with a benefit bridge. Lester McManis left for Pickwick Dam Tenn after visiting Frank Rowland. Lucille Craig, Easter guest, returns to Kansas City where she works as a nurse at Trinity Lutheran Hospital.

Rapnard Worden Mae Earlin Butcert We Koo D.C R. QO. Burcert Lawrence Lawrence Wiman's Club Lester McManis Pickwick Dam Tenn Frank Rowland Lucille Craig Mary V. Craig Kansas City Trinity Lutheran Hospital

Birthday Surprise for Miss Jettia Meadows

Twenty five years ago Miss Jettia Meadows was surprised at her home last evening by friends in celebration of her birthday. Those present included Hattie Dunkley Helen Goff Lucile Evans Aldeene Stone Florence Olmstead Marie Meadows Kathryn Corel Clifford Morckle Ray Waldron Meg Makelley Eugene Corel Frank Saunders John Corel Clifford Saunders and Arthur Corel. H K Lury entered Memorial hospital Saturday for an operation. Mr and Mrs R M Frost announced the birth of a son Robert Merlin March 29. James G Thomas of Attica NY and Mrs M E Wilkenton of Lawrence chaperon at the Chijomera sorority Were married March 29 in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Sam P Moyer announce the birth March 28 at Simmons hospital of a daughter Ida Francee.

Jettia Meadows Hattie Dunkley Helen Goff Lucile Evans Aldeene Stone Florence Olmstead Marie Meadows Kathryn Corel Clifford Morckle Ray Waldron Meg MaKelley Eugene Corel Frank Saunders John Corel Cliffford Saunders Arthur Corel H. K. Lury Memorial Hospital R. M. Frost Robert Merlin James G. Thomas Attica N. Y M. E. Wilkenton Lawrence Chi Jomera Chicago Sam P. Moyer Simmons Hospital Ida Francee

Local Social Notes From Pleasant Valley and Nearby

Forty years ago Leslie Ulrich spent Sunday with his grandmother Mrs Amanda Kennedy at Pleasant Valley. Miss Lena Jones who has been teaching Yarn old school closed Wednesday with an entertainment. Miss Beth Hutson of Fredonia is visiting Miss Maude Shaler. Miss Lacy Culp of Kansas er x the guest of her aunt Mrs H B Ober. Warren Henler test today for Arkansas where he will take charge of a cement plant.

Leslie Ulrich Amanda Kennedy Pleasant Valley Lena Jones Beth Hutson Fredonia Maude Shaler Lacy Culp Kansas H B. Ober Warren Henler Arkansas

Letters to the Editor Trash and Garbage Collection

A reader letter titled Trash and Garbage Collection discusses municipal waste services and criticizes current collection practices. The writer references local officials, sidewalks, and street cleanup, urging improved schedules and broader coverage. The letter reflects civic concern and calls for better sanitation management.

Flashes of Life Not at Home

Fragmented OCR yields a baffling mix of names and phrases. The readable fragments mention New York, Bear, Maine, Jean, Gre, toys, and a missing person case with uncertain details. No clear event or outcome is established in the legible text.

New York Mar. Or Bear Wolf Mrv

Army Leader and Related Clues in Puzzle Grid

Puzzle collage presents a horizontal 60 and vertical clues list for a word grid. Includes military rank references and a mix of archaic and modern terms across multiple numbered entries and definitions.

S. Army Sohammedan Calcith

Honor Mrs Anderson and Directors Retire After Long Service

The annual report notes Mrs Anderson longtime director who served over 20 years and helped establish a tuberculosis clinic in Lawrence. She previously led police health nursing service and had been known as Nene Kuhn before June. The district reports also mention new leadership in the sixth district with Ernest Wand rard of Oberlin as president succeeding Hasael Fred Hate Atwood elected vice president.

Kanaas Ps Directur Darien Munteer Serra Seth Dbs Anderson Gince M Anderson Nene Kuhn Weathiv Tuberculosis Clinic Lawrence Bolice Health Nur Itheenay Lousius Ernest Wand Rard Oberlin Sixth District Association Hasael Fred Hate Atwood Presia Sclatini

Radio Programs and Personalities on WDAF and Nearby Stations

A garbled radio schedule lists WDAF and neighboring outlets with programs and hosts. Mentions include Ted West, Bub Haw, Skip Farrell, Joan Davis, Sherlock Holmen, Lum & Anner, Wayne King, and others, with scattered venue and time fragments and local names.

Ted West WDAF KMBC Morente WDA Sothern Wren—Lum Abnar Skip Farrell RMBC Joan Davis WRES Sherlockh Holmen MBC Radio Theatre Beulah Victor Horge Screen Guild Viagern Peeters Tale Jee Mooney PK Mio MBC Jee Owe KMRCK

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