V E Day Anniversary Reflections On War End
A year after V E Day residents of Lawrence marked the anniversary soberly. Officials announced the surrender two days earlier and the Big Three staged a dramatic ceremony. While victory is celebrated the peace treaties remain unsigned and the world stays technically at war. Taunting questions remain about the use of the moment and the future of postwar reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kennedy
Lawrence
Pacific
Actin
Busnes
Early Firecrackers Disturb Arkansas City Before Fourth
Arkansas City becomes first Kansas town troubled by early firecracker shooting. Citizens complain as noisemakers appear two months before the Fourth, sourced from off-limits sales. The anniversary approaches and some residents welcome celebrations while others cannot enjoy the quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Kansas
Russians Still in Azerbaijan Province Iran Says
The Iranian government cannot confirm whether Russian forces have left the border province of Azerbaijan. A spokesman says Russian interference, which Iran protested to the United Nations, keeps Iranian officials from learning the true situation there. Post war deals appear unreliable, as Russia may not have withdrawn or altered its methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Azerbaijan
Tehran
Security Commission
United Nations
Security Council
Britain Egypt Fundamentals in Suez defense withdrawal proposal
The British government may withdraw armed forces from Egypt as part of a broader shift in Western strategy. The move would affect the Suez lifeline, reflect a retreat trend amid rising Asian power, and keep Britain and Egypt tied by treaty with shared canal protections. Air power and distant bases could dominate future security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Asia
Suez
Mediterranean
Atomic age fears and human control debates
The piece discusses how atomic age uncertainties scare people and reveal political attempts to manage fission. It notes that some resist alarm and prefer weighing world survival against the power to trigger universal chain reactions, while suggesting origins of cosmic existence remain speculative and ill understood.
PACs Tryout in Alabama and Ohio Stir Political Debate
A.P.A.C. of the C.SC held a 1946 campaign tryout in Alabama and Ohio. Returns will be scanned for influence on left wing agendas. A St Louis poll showed 71 percent of Missourians disapprove Truman’s first year, while 29 percent have relatives in federal jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.A.C
Political Action Committee
C.sc
Alabama
Ohio
PAC
St Louis
Truman
Washington
Missouri
Kansas City
Kansan
Britain's Egypt policy sparks storm over new alliance
In a heated Commons debate former PM Churchill attacks a socialist plan to withdraw from Egypt, calling it momentous and ruinous. Attlee defends the approach to calm rising nationalism, while Churchill warns of empire loss and potential regional unrest as Britain weighs a new defense alliance with Egypt. The piece traces Egypt’s protectorate history from 1914 to 1922 and outlines three postwar options before the proposed 1920s-era agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Churchill
Commons
Attlee
Chiefs of Staff
Thuy
Cairo
Suez Canal
Turkey
Margland
Sultan Husseini Kamil
Egypt
Hussein Kamil
England
Herbert Mortison
Kaniay Library Association Set To Meet in Lawrence
The northeast district of the Kansas Library Association, representing 17 counties, will convene in Lawrence Friday. G. H. Sandy, district chairman and Kansas City Kansas Public Library librarian, announced the meeting in the Memorial Union Kansas room. Dorothy Comin, president of the Kansas Library Association, will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Library Association
Lawrence
G. H. Sandy
Kansas City, Kansas
The Old Home Town The August Anheber Trial Concludes
The trial of August Anheber a K U student charged with lighting a tear gas candle at the K U peace mobilization ends in Green Hall. The verdict from the student supreme court will be announced later. Miss Lucy Rings arrives from Colorado Springs to visit her sisters Miss Kate and Miss May Riggs until Sunday. B Morrow Creighton of New York City visits Mrs A B Weaver on his way home. From Honolulu Mr and Mrs Alfred Enlow announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy to Arthur R Miller son of Mr and Mrs John Miller of Partridge. Mr and Mrs William Hastie return from a visit to Eldorado and Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anheber
K. U
Green Hall
Supreme Court
Lucy Rings
Colorado
A. B. Weaver
Honolulu
Alfred Enlow
Dorothy
Arthur R. Miller
John, Miller
Partridge
William Hastie
Eldorado
Wichita
Du luth School Superintendent Resigns for New Dean Post
Dr. R A Kant who has led Du luth Minnesota schools since 1920 resigns to become dean of the K I school of education. Jay Wilkins and Mrs F E Bradford of McLouth visited W M Pennington. A Midlander hall program featured songs and recitations. Members to state convention from Trinity Episcopal include Mrs Amos Johnson and others. Helen Sehon and Catherine Boore among pledges at Phi Epsilon. Abe Wolfzon’s pawn shop burglarized again with loss estimated 1000 to 2000. Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs opens 11th annual convention here. Nora Nichols surprised by friends. Dora Johnson of Mud Creek in town. Mr and Mrs Hrinton Wendward return from Sea Reeves Fla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Kant
Duluth
Minn
Lawrence
K. I. School of Education
John Wilkins
FE. D. Bradford
McLouth
W. M. Pennington
R. Hapgart
A. Pearson
Helen Pendleton
Hollands
F. M. Perkins
of, & Barrow
L. E. Sayre
Ma Phi Epsilon
Helen Sehon
Lecompton
Catherine Boore
Cleta Johnson
June Judy
Rachel Stevens
Marie Speck
Abe Wolfzon
Kansas
Federation of Women's Clubs
Nora Nichols
Iphey Nichols
Dora'Johnson
Mud Creek
Hrinton
U S Naval Leader and President Figure in Overstrained Puzzle
A fragmented OCR page references a U S naval leader and the President, noting Adm. and Rear positions, with scattered clues like compass terms, maritime themes, and orphaned word fragments. The garbled text hints at a 12.04 commission, department lines, and mentions of ships, harvests, and duties in a historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Naval
U.s
Pastor Meeting Ends in Topeka Lutheran Circuit Session
The Lutheran Vastaral Conference of the Topeka circuit adjourned yesterday afternoon after a two day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Puzzle of Hidden Words Across a Magazine Page
A fragment from a vertical word list offers clues and answers for a poetry themed puzzle. Entries include terms like transport a steamship and distant slave and names such as Mimi Keen. The item presents mixed abbreviations and parts of speech for reconstruction.
Miss Fredell Lack Highlights Young American Artist Program
Miss Fredell Lack, selected by university music program, appears Thursday at Fraser Theater for the Young American Artist recital. Accompanied by Ethel Evans, the program features three movements from the Symphonie Espagnole and other works, offered without charge through the university concert course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredell
Fraser Theater
Miss Lack
Lawrence
America
Dalies Frantz
Roasalyn Tureck
Sidney Foster
Carroll Glenn
Joseph Knitzer
New York City
National Federation of Music Clubs
Latin America
Ethel Evans
Immanuel Lutheran Parish House Hosts Fall Conference
The Immanuel Lutheran parish house hosted a gathering with 19 pastors present. Three visitors Chaplain Hussmann recently back from Japan executive secretary Schmitt for foreign missions and missionary Keller about to depart for Argentina joined the program. A communion service featured Rev. Luther Houser of McFarland. The fall circuit conference will convene in Junction City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
C. EB. Hussmann
Japan
Lo, O
A. Schmitt
Foreign Missions
Edgar Keller
Argentina
Luther Houser
McFarland
Junction City
Baldwin News Highlights Local Social Tieins and Marriage License
Mrs Lewis Reb plans midweek trips to Chicago to visit daughter Catherine Reb a University of Chicago reference librarian. Kansas City and Baldwin residents visit, wedlock announced as Mary Mona Love marries William Jackson Jarman at Country Club Christian church in Kansas City with post wedding home in Mexico Missouri. A marriage license was issued for Donald K Garner and Shirley Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Reb
Catherine Reb
Chicago
Reb
University of Chicago
Fred C. Harper
Oklahoma City
Baldwin
Iowa City
Iowa
Earl Harper
W. C. Harper
Robert Barbee
Bobby
William Quear
Peggy Miller
Kansas City
Joseph Wiliam Hoppingarner
J. H. Hoppingarner
University of Kansas City
Bill
Baker
Zeta Chi
Mery
Harry Johnston
Great Falls
Mont
Ivan Boyd
Big Deel
Jimmie
Sammie
Q. Scott Morgan
Keith Darr
Darr
Zeta
Eni
Robert C. McIntyre
Topeka
Edward Morris Love
Mary Mona
William Jackson Jarman
Country Club Christian Church
George Hamilton Combs
Baker University
Alpha Chi Omega
University of Missouri
Jarman
Monroe Place
Mexico
First Christian Church
GH. Vaught
Kan
Kansas Children's Home and Service League
Larry Hardin
Chanute
James Evans
Lola Dyer
Hardin
Evans
Baldwin, Jr
Leonard Robison
Nancy
Wichita
Robison
Wirwil Wood
Robinson
Pasadena
Saif
Williamsburg
Carl Rutell
Douglas County
Donald K. Garner
Truro
Shirley Stephenson
Weldon
James Melton Delights Crowd With Opulent Concert Performance
James Melton drew a near capacity audience with an expansive recital of Handel to Debussy, spanning 14 songs plus generous encores. His relaxed stage presence, strong tone, and dynamic phrasing, backed by Carroll Hollister’s versatile accompaniment, earned acclaim from critics for a vigorous, polished show.
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James Melton
Hing Crosby
Bob Hope
Melton
Israel
Egypt
Arne
Melon
Donizetti
Brahms
Grieg
Don Juan Gomez
Hageman
Mr. Melton
Rerendita Armonica
Altho
Debusset
la Cathedrale Engloutie
Michussy
Debusey
Mr. Melum
Faure
Szute
Fernand Obradors
Hess
Gene Addy
Herbert Hughes
Walford Davies
Theodore Chatler
Cole Porter
Rachmaninoff
Pleasant Grove School News and Visitors
Pleasant Grove closed Friday with a noon program by the pupils a basket drifter and several gifts given. Johnie Menger had perfect attendance. Mr Messer visited Kansas City and brother Merle Messer was in hospital. Mrs Louk Sherry Pomona Emma Mae Di of Ottawa visiting parents. Tom Dillon Charlotte and others attended rest day of school. Mrs Nelson Gish and Mrs Flory visited in the afternoon and John Church praised fame. Nora Witt and pupils enjoyed a trip to Lawrence visiting Worlffse and WREN broadcast station. Pupils: Yvonne Markles Nellie Bowl Millred Bowl Charlotte Dillon Ada Lea Fool John Messer Jimmy Disque.
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Retead
Johnie Menger
N. D.messer
Kansas City
Merle Messer
Mra
Tha Louk
Sherry Pomona
Emma Mae di
Ottawa
Tom Dillon
Charottte
Nelson Gish
Paul Flory
Gerald
Lawrence
John
Yvonne Markles
Nellie and
Millred Bowl
Charioite’ Dillon
Ada Lea Fool
Jdhune Messer
Jimmy Disque
Wedding Remains in Kinder Oak Grove Area
Fragments describe a Sunday wedding at the bride's parents home with immediate family guests, cake and ice cream served, and several local residents in attendance. Names include Mrs Herbert Homewood, Dr and Mrs Charles Crawford, Mr and Mrs Wales, and others, with a small group of hosts and guests from Crawford and surrounding areas.
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Misa Emma Stan Biller
Tun Lelilon
Crawford
Chars Fey Crawford
Marrest Thay
Ant Grove
Ant
Charles Crawfort
Wales Fer Crawford
Lowk
Sherry
Radio Programs on WaF Éto WREN and KMRC Tonight
A dense schedule lists programs across stations WREN KMRC WDAF and more for Wednesday evening May including The Jack Smith Show Norman and Hie Music Detect and Collect and Midnight Musicals along with news, weather, and dance orchestras. Multiple host names such as Barry Wood Clareh Danve Orch and Richard Harkaces appear amid a long lineup of talk and music features.
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Sethi
New Senatewavinst
KMRC
Hershelt
Wren- Netitte
Wren—Allen
Ren—Jones
WDAF
Wren
Falph ‘Norman
Hie
Jack Smith
Hichard Larkness
Newa
Novatime
Barry Wood
Sheer Wren
Clareh
Tha Naga
N—Newa Braidcast
P. Hana Flath
Iack Armatrone
Fchoen
Boenke
S4b
Rent Mex Falken Ieh
Rysc—Kie
Enar
Godwin
Fio-Wren
KMTIC
Hobiby
Jack Haley
Questa
Question of America
Katina Venture
Embco
Annamerd
WIAF
Eudy Waller
Lanny Rowe
KMBC
Jagk Smith &Now
Richard Harkaces
Smith
Steb Burtis
Ton Cece
Newtrnst
Tpe Kren
Trecer of Parsen
Idas—Wren
Thuragay 2 30 p m Book Reviews
Marshal A Rather reviews a malaridouiet in man and other works from the School of the Arts. Margaret Odgings Bob Oorsiree and Great Characters of the Hille by BL Caner are discussed as part of the Reliselnin Activities program at Haskell Institute.
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Thuragay
Marshal A. Rather
Twondrupom Tianahin
Margaret Odgings
Bob
Oorsiree
School of the Arts
Alam
Man
Tha Hille
Abraham
BL Caner
Reliselnin Activites
Haskell
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Journal World
the World Company
Massachusetts
Lorenge Thampeon
Ous
Associated Press
Ted Press
Ews
Etharwine Miso
Newn
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Postoffics
Lawrance
Hivtown Heath
Altoona Tribune
Dewitt MacKenzie
World Traveler
Kaniay Library Association
Kh.u
U. S. Naval
Amet
Africa
Oklahoma
White Sands
N. M
Army Ordnance Proving Ground
Army
Baldwin News
Edward A. Harris
St. Louis
Pleasant Grove
Chester Pisana
Ser
Warner
Mre
Isles
Rakiwin
Uerbert
Homewood
Boon
Éto Wren
KNBC
Krfeku
Wrights
Masa
Beaman
B. G. Gustafson
Laona
Bellinger
Elec Norge
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