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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1946

Page

4

Fragmentary Journal-World Item From May 11

Fragmentary OCR shows a Kansas City publication note with Associated Press dispatch credit and a date of Sunday May 11. The readable text references a biblical verse Luke 12 7 and division within a kingdom and house. Limited details prevent full event identification.

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Strike Truce Proposed by John L. Lewis in Coal War

John L. Lewis proposes a two week strike truce allowing coal to be mined. He argues the country bears hardship from the disruption while miners gain little, and predicts uncertain returns if production halts again. Operators accept that any production, even partial, is preferable to complete stoppage.

John L. Lewis Lewin

Fair Freight Rates reshapes Western industrial development

Kansas officials and industrialists hail a federal court decision that equalizes freight rates between exit and west. The ruling could unlock decades of barriers to decentralizing key industries away from the central region, boosting growth across the south and west and mitigating past transportation disadvantages.

Kansas Mississippi South

Senate votes to approve four billion loan to Great Britain

The Senate approved a loan of nearly four billion dollars to Great Britain with House action expected soon. Supporters argue the aid strengthens the western flank against future disturbances, while critics warn it may entangle the U.S. in British policy and strain resources. The CIO Political Action Committee targets ten senators and 23 representatives for defeat as campaigns heat up.

Senate Europe United States Wall Britain United States C.so. Political Action Committee P.ac Ohio Alabama

Uncertainty over Senate bill on extended draft until July 1

The senate bill granting a July 1 extension to the selective service draft lacks proof it will yield the needed manpower, while Congress hesitates to commit to retaining or discarding the draft. Other notes cover Truman coal strike plans, wheat crop forecasts, Eisenhower and MacArthur reunion in Tokyo, Ohio Alabama primary results, and a note on calling Victory gardens famine.

Senate Armed Services Congress Truman Eisenhower General MacArthur Tokyo United States Philippines Axis

Byrd cites rise in federal personnel after World War II

Senator Byrd and a joint committee report a net increase of 86,822 federal workers in the first five months after V J day, excluding war and navy departments. December 1949 personnel total reached 928,836. The piece argues big government persists as the public accepts rising taxes and bureaucracy.

Parsons Sun Byrd United States War and Navy Departments Joint Committee Virginian Washington

United States of Europe minds two bloc futures

The piece weighs Churchill’s idea of a United States of Europe against a divided old world. It cites a Soviet push to expand influence from Stettin to the Adriatic and access to the Mediterranean, noting uncertainty and growing East West tensions. It warns that Western bloc formation hinges on Russia’s next moves and trust among allied powers.

Winston Churchill United States Europe West Old World Main Balkans Churchill Hague Uni East Russia Moscow Soviet Union Stettin Germany Poland Czechoslovakia Austria Adriatic Mediterranean United Nations Trussia Security Council Paris

The Old Home Town Notices Lane Ploreare Marries Rex Roberts

Mrs Lillian Penfold announces the marriage of her daughter Lane Ploreare to Charles Rex Roberts adora. Visitors from Columbus Neb and their hosts are mentioned along with local residents Mr and Mrs S M Fletcher Sr and Mr and Mrs Robert White. Additional brief notices reference Harold Brown, Cedar Rapids, and Helen Baker with Miss Al on a disjointed day.

Lillian Penfold Lane Ploreare Charles Rex Roberts Cedar Rapids Berta Cheeks Kansas City Helen Baker Aland

University of Kansas Me moral jen officers elected for stadium build

Officers were elected last night for the University of Kansas Me moral jen to build the new stadium. E H Lindley named president with the Sirvia enCY vacant. W Y Hutchinson named second vice president Irving Hill third vice president AG Fil p George Kresch auditor. Announcement received of the marriage of Miss Mary Roberts granddaughter of Mrs John F P Roberts of Lawrence to Albert Couchman of Des Moines Ind Both employed on the Des Moines capital. Dean and Mrs H L Butler to entertain with reception for Larado Taft sculptor who will lecture Fraser hall tomorrow evening. Mrs Nema Phipps of Chicago and daughter Miss Helen Phinns of Topeka former residents of Lawrence were guests over Sunday of Mr and Mrs L Rut.

University of Kansas Re. H. Lindley Sirvia W. Y. of Hutchinson Irving Hill Dresidants AG George Kresch Mary Roberts John FP. Roberts Lawrence Albert Couchman Des Moines Dean H. L. Butler Larado Taft Fraser Hall Mra Nema Phipps Chicago Helen Phinns Topeks

Reunion of Macomb alumni held in Kansas City on business day

Forty years ago Willis Folks travels to Kansas City on business. A reunion of former Macomb residents was held today. L. N Flint entertained in honor of Mrs E N Greeley attending the Federation of Women's Clubs convention. Mr C F Squires buys 20 acre fruit farm joining their ClinFarm near Clin-

Baldwin Residents Journeys and Local Notices Across June

Local Baldwin diary notes travelers and visits with families scattered across Kansas and beyond. Frances Davison sails to Fort Atterbury for overseas duty while Fay Holliday plans summer in Asheville and visits relatives in Emporia Reading Topeka and Atlanta. Residents attend funerals, bridge club, bird club meetings, and postmaster convention. property moves, job changes, and relocations fill the week.

Mothers Program Highlights Guild Meeting at St Pauls

Mrs Karl Baur organized a mothers program for the Women’s Guild of St Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church in the church auditorium. The program featured a duet, solo, reading Mothers of the Bible, children’s song, scripture, and group singing. Refreshments followed, with floral centerpieces and potted plants for honored guests.

Gottlieb Nieder Kansas City Women's Guild of St. Paul's Evangelical Reformed Church Karl Baur Thhe Church Oscar Rbroers Veral Neis Albert Wichman Freddie Neis Berthold Durr Walter Gerstenberger D. M. Harris Martin Abel Gus Gabriel Arthur Eisele Old Friends Club Frank Johns Lawrence Tuesay

Unclear OCR Puzzle Skews Army Insignia and Terms

Fragmentary OCR lists military insignia, numbers, and scattered words across a grid. It mixes United States Army references with mismatched clues for letters, measurements, and objects, producing an indecipherable item lack of coherent event or context.

Puzzle Fragment Clues Map To A Roadmap Of Words

A fragmentary crossword style list presents numbered clues and partial entries. The puzzle blends terms like Fish Lamprey Forefather and Dutch city with hints and abbreviations, suggesting a themed word mapping exercise across positions 21 to 58.

Radio Listings and Local Social Notes in Hesper Journal

Radio programs from WREN KFEL KMBC WDAF and others fill Saturday evening with shows including Truth or Consequences National Barn Dance and Can You Top This. Local society items detail visits, open house at Manhattan Old People Home, Rebekah lodge activities, and gatherings of families from Independence and Lawrence with notes on military leave and church events.

Wren KMBC WDAF WDAP Jody Cancee BKMBC Hi Truman WRES News of Tomorrow Wdapo Holipeed Gay Clardige KMEC Rhythm Riders Ssd-Ween Ereking Hawking Orch Erla Smith Golden Aitcans Herus EMBC DAF NBC

Radio Schedule Fragments From WREN and KMBC Listings

A dense list of radio program times and stations shows WREN and KMBC airings across the day. Entries include orchestras, news broadcasts, and variety shows such as Tompkins tenor, Nelson Eddy, Gene Autry Show, Jack Benny, and Bing Crosby era programs, with numerous stations like WDAF KMBC WHN KMIC and others.

Tompkins MBC Nelson Eddy Wren—Darta Semphany Orch KMBC Gene Autry KMEC Wim L. Shiver WDAF KMRC Oztle Harriett WREXN Cure KMIC Wren WDAP Newscat Drew Pearson WPRAP Jack Benny Wayside Chayce Ltd Daf—Bhand Bron Time For Reason Charlie McCarthy Amaztng Mra Danbury Channer Lsbertine Greens Manhattan Ro—Corliss Archer John Wagaman Tener KM Cinnate Maaney Binny Feadnea Bary Hotel Muchishaehe Jack Armstrong Wpaf WDAM WKE West Ernest Cavalcade of America Jloan Davis Shaw Firestone Lum Alner Hiedda Hopper Eri Aile Richard Harknensong Newocaat Happ WDA Stansell Tom Greeg Nova Wwdaf Newa KMEG WAP Barry Wood Ren—Tony Pastor Ale Ote Deansviv Erle Smith Organ Seladten Wrens Hoblar Burns Hin Kembc CBS Dance Orch Muehlebach Sten

Sam Molen absence and KMBC sportscasts update

A fragmented note reports Sam Molen missing from a KMBC 9: RP sportscast schedule with Thava filling in at 6 10 to 2 40 nightly slots until his return. The piece mentions Dan health status and a broader radio career discussion, including amateur hour retirement and advice about starting in radio.

Sam Molen Sporta Fanal Sam St Josey St. Joseph Hital Hardy Fem Hariness KMBC Sue Jenkins The Jackson Medical Society Eddési Edwards Kansas City Blues Hall Kii Demanth Molly Polly Major Howes Jam

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