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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1947
Page
4
Congress debates whether the postmaster general may serve as chairman of the Voonai party committee while in cabinet. Judgment difficulties complicate the issue with Speaker Martin urging consistent rules against dual public duty and party leadership.
The Senate approved a veto odds strong enough to overturn a presidential veto as the bill heads to conference with a House version. The Senate bill would outlaw the closed shop, bar jurisdictional strikes and boycotts, empower action against national emergencies, and hold unions accountable in contract disputes. It aims to apply equal justice in industrial agreements, addressing flaws in existing labor laws.
The UN commission on Palestine will have leeway to investigate all pertinent facts from multiple viewpoints and draft recommendations without influence from major powers. Russia pressed to insist on immediate Palestine independence but the commission will operate independently. The UN aims for objective findings while suppressing hatreds and special interests. A separate note states a large bomber base will be built in Alaska to defend the Western flank, costing millions far above Dear Harbor’s figure.
An analysis cites Berlin officials noting gradual easing of the German crisis but warns that without economic unity among the four Allied zones and a German government, Europe faces deep hunger and continuing instability. Hoover’s WWI warning about boosting productivity is invoked to stress urgent reconstruction of Germany to revive continental recovery, while noting broader European hardship and a missing peace framework.
Mrs. Tydings, widow of a dentist, housed and fed more than 150 Missouri University students in a large white house near campus. She began boarding after her husband’s establishment to help the family, with many former pupils staying in touch. A separate story notes a Nebraska truck fire where driver Kinney escaped as the cab warmed and the body burned.
Lawrence Daily Journal World notes Italian domin ant forces facing instability as a makeshift government strains. Observers expect a communist bid to gain control, signaling another step in Moscow's westward influence expansion.
Senator Pepper argues that revising labor laws will lift mood and spur production. The record lacks support for the claim while inflation, caused by past policy, is blamed for economic woes. Straightening labor rules could boost stability and growth. Twenty three traffic accidents in and around Lawrence in early May prompt calls for more cautious driving amid rising highway costs. Federal rules keeping highway contracts near last year’s levels burden the state as costs rise and contractors balk at losses.
Independence Reporter notes kitchen dangers as insurers estimate about 6000 Americans die yearly from kitchen accidents. Burns, falls, fires, and gas poisoning top the fatalities list, with rat poison and contaminated powders also cited. The piece urges caution yet recalls family gatherings remain central to festive occasions.
Old Home Town notes Scott Sterling of Rochester and his parents traveled to Spokane with plans to settle there. Local attendees at the state P E C banquet include Mrs G C Thurston Mrs H W Fursman and Mrs W C Verney of Topeka. Engagement announcements feature Emogene Corn er and Raymond and Aleta Lucile Penner with Edwin C Nelson of Longton. Bridal showers honor Mira Mary Jo Bair and Myra Benford Taylor as wedding plans unfold in coming weeks.
Twenty five years ago Mrs William Flinn of Kansas City visited sister in law Mrs Edward McKitrick. E W Coles of Chicago visited niece Mrs Laura Winter. Miss Gladys Boger served as maid of honor with Ruth Nations and Marjorie Nations as flower girls. Mrs Paul Curry sang at the ceremony. Lavona Orwig carried the ring. Mitchell will teach at Emporia State Normal School this summer. Movies in town: Beyond the Rocks with Gloria Swanson, In Matrimony a Failure, and French Heels with Irene Castle. Mr and Mrs Winfred Hodges announce the birthday of son Theron Rae. Mr and Mrs Theodore Gray of Berkeley Calif visited with Mr and Mrs A D Weaver. The Four O Clocks held initiation for Caroling Roth House. Jean Jackman, Nancy Willcox, Dorothy Lou Perkins, Margaret Jane Winslet and Barbara Barteldes participated. Mrs S F Patterson spent weekend with daughter Mrs Prescott Underwood at Kanwaka.
Forties era notes show Florence Johnstone, Topeka State Journal society editor, telling women journalism students at the University that a society reporter is now viewed as respectable as a schoolteacher. Kansas City visitors and local society happenings are listed, including visits by C. E. Warren, Mrs. George Lane, Miss Alice Laui, Miss Grace Perry, Miss May Polly, and others, along with a streetcar incident frightening horses tied to Ira T. Steele’s team outside Helm Commission company.
A battered list of new book acquisitions at the Free Public Library featuring authors and titles across genres. The OCR jumble preserves many proper names and probable subjects while obscuring full details.
A nurse fumbles in darkness at Haverford home and triggers a tear gas bomb. New York reports a banking joke loan where a private note is paid as the bank marks its billionth loan. Yakima tale covers a fisherman who uses a can opener as gear and lands 16 silver trout. Oklahoma City notes scout car guidance to call a policeman after any accident.
Topeka May 14 The executive council decides the front entrance will be on the south side with a new flagpole on the south grounds Gov Frank Carlson said if there is serious objection the 1949 legislature can override the council designation Other details are unclear from the fragment.
A New York girl sues for 825000 breach of promise while humorous remarks warn that Sarbs Xnuitoes will disrupt nights. The item contrasts love, golf, bridge sociables, farmers’ crops and mortgages with light satire about public life and tastes.
A compact, mixed word puzzle readout listing clues and partial answers across horizontal and vertical prompts. It weaves numbers and letters into a collage, implying cross references and thematic wordplay without a single cohesive narrative.
Ansure te Uresione Varste Senel ESgen5 lists a series of cryptic clues and partial answers for a word puzzle. The content appears to be a jumble of mismatched terms, numbers, and language fragments without a clear narrative or cohesive event.
Oskaloosa Iowa) coal company president C Z Rutherford died from injuries after a plane collision at Municipal airport. Another passenger, Lloyd Bend of Tulsa, sustained minor injuries while the other pilot escaped unharmed. The crash happened just after both aircraft had landed.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Ivan O Randall's home with 27 members. Reports and programs covered The Child and the Family led by Mrs Lillian Geble assisted by Mrs Carl Hess and Mrs Herbert Nehrbass. Community members and guests attended meals and visits, with hospital and home demonstrations noted along with Mother Daughter banquet and family night events at local churches.
The young married peoples class hosted a service with a song My Mother's Bible, devotions read by Mrs Gilbert Verian, and a short play A Real Mother featuring several members. Carnations honored Mrs Thomas Popplewell as oldest mother and Mrs John Kennedy as youngest. Multiple guests and visits noted, alongside family updates and hospital trip for Leslie Hammig.
Tr Stanley Filckinger attends Missouri and Kansas Dental Association meetings in Missouri and Kansas. Mrs Phoebe Emery visits Lawrence. Tay family reunion held at Mary Harnete home with many attendees from Paola, Kansas City and Sterling. Rev Sam Hedrick heard Zaremba at KU. Mother's Day observed with Jo Arthur. Mrs Fareid Ronten and Dorothy Soulen attend events in Topeka. Florida winter noted.
Radio listings show a May 14 evening lineup across KMBC WDAF WREN and related stations. Programs include The Lone Ranger, Dinah Shore, The Whistler, Information Please, Kay Kyser, Lowell Times, Beulah Show, Crosby Silhouettes, and News segments with WREN and WDAF affiliates. Multiple stations present arts, sports, and public affairs segments with a blend of music and mystery programs.
Last week Mrs J W Dean hosted her family at a gala in Baldwin. Attendees included Mrs Ralph Mellrath of Kiganan with daughter and grandchildren, Mrs Arnold Gilchrist and children from Edmonton, Mrs Het Hanks of Los Angeles with son, Walter and Mrs Welle Veley of Lathrop, Miss Lote Dean and Wendall Dean, Mr and Mrs Weld of Baldwin, Mr and Mrs Claude F Reaven, and others visiting relatives in Quinter Gardner and Missouri. Plans include trips to California after visits.
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