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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
4
President Truman ended a troublesome volley of portal pay lawsuits by signing a bill that halts roughly six billion dollars in claims tied to war plant work. The move, welcomed by employers and taxpayers, stops pending suits while signaling possible future legislation to address portal pay across industries.
The piece chronicles a prolonged telephone strike with workers lacking pay for over a month, pressing for concessions while management faces an unsettled stalemate. It notes many have returned to work, leaders push for visible wins, and doubts linger whether any real gains will endure beyond staged demonstrations.
Fragmentary text suggests a figure plans to use military strength under command but lacks clear context, names, dates, or concrete actions. The snippet hints at strategic leverage but provides insufficient details for a fuller newscard.
A survey of 24 Renesassete College engineering students shows 12 Kansans favor staying in the Midwest or Kansas for work, while others prefer small or medium firms. 9% aim to remain home as industrial jobs migrate. Former Representative May of Kentucky faces congressional scrutiny over wartime munitions ties, with testimony noting his requests for cabinet favors.
The Japanese people have shown little resentment after Allied landings and fear of punishment. General MacArthur notes democracy is not fully established yet and calls Japan’s shift a spiritual revolution. He warns of the still blocked economy until a peace treaty and stable trade return, guiding Japan as it works toward self salvation. The Ayton Globe recommends reading the "help wanted" column for best reading after graduation.
Report details German industrial leaders planning a general strike on May 22 if wage limits and production controls fail to hold. Observers note workers’ duty and shortages in livestock and supplies, while U S and British leaders call for economic stabilization. In Japan, five soldiers are jailed by an Eighth Army commission for mistreating Allied POWs, with sentences ranging from five to fifteen years.
Tal chapter of Alpha Delta Phi marks its silver anniversary with an evening program at the Hotel Bridge. Mr and Mrs T H Marshall and Mr and Mrs BE Hamlin plan a buffet supper tomorrow. Mrs James Malin and daughter hosted yesterday for Miss Louise Slants at the University. Announcement of the marriage of Hime Bathepasinn of Lawrence in Pittsburg and birth of Melvin Leroy to Mr and Mrs Charles Hicks Jr on May 12.
A fragmented report notes Margaret and Virginia Colman and others visiting. a home on Plaster Street suffered damage with plaster knocked from several walls and three window panes affected. No further details available.
Forty years ago Mrs. F E Doubleday arrives for Pittsburg with a note of farewell. Residents of Alabama host a party for Oscar Moore as Mrs Moore prepares to move to New Mexico. Constance, Ward Coble, Dudley Fred Taylor among names mentioned in a Glendale area social scene summary.
Portland police arrest a thief after a theft near Queshpana headgear and wampum belts. Denver man ponders wallet loss after a movie burn, pocket rips open. Santa Monica report notes a cigars theft from 841 Twenty Fifth Street. Tulsa sees charter approval for Baby Sitters Inc with founders named and service model outlined.
Workington Representative Errett P Berivene states the Greece and Turkey aid debate has closed. He says his final opposition rests on careful consideration and prayerful reflection to serve national interests, while criticizing State Department policy and postwar arms and oil shipments to Russia amid broad anti-communist rhetoric.
Pi Jae government planes were reported yesterday as part of a stalled treaty agreement with an Italian refugee organization. The record notes involvement by authorities and a 1 S. smreit in ownership terms.
The piece argues workers must sell long hours of labor to cover rising costs. It claims 8.0 percent daily earnings and compares earnings to a carpenter's year of work. It links high wages to a looming recession and fears labor union pricing.
NEA Washington column notes predicted labor reform between House and Senate, with conference committee to reconcile tough Hartley bill and a milder Senate version. Highlights racketeering probes in unions, AFL teachers unions expansion, and shifting strike activity with coal threats looming. Also mentions Taft bill support and Open Forums as a year old civic effort.
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A court decision states that Americans not employed by members cannot earn a living from selling newspapers in that territory. The text hints at union participation limits and initiation payments but focuses on legal access to earnings for nonmembers.
King Ige VI asserted that his Africa tour strengthened his conviction that the British Commonwealth partnership is of value to nations and to the cause of united international effort for a better ordered world. He spoke at a mayoral luncheon welcoming the royal family home, nearly an hour.
Lawrence area residents hosted and visited kin this week with numerous dinners and gatherings. Families from Baldwin, Vinland, Brunawick, and Kansas City shared meals, attended operettas, and joined church events including a Youth Fellowship program and a prelude at St Paul's.
Radio programs for Friday evening May 6 featured Estion, SOO WREN Manger and Memorten with ushers Jeralé B Bruny Bob Carr Sonn Altendernd. During social hour attendees included A She Won, Fred Rothberger and Mrs arthur Ber Tite.
Dr and Mrs from Los Angeles attend Mother's Day dinner in Kansas City with Mr and Mrs Bal Franke West visits Cameron Missouri for college business Mrs Stanley Filchinger and son Jack drive to Kansas City with Dr Filchinger after attending the Kansas Dental Association meeting Mrs W A Saucier hosts Tuesday Reading Club Mrs Sails Horn leads a luncheon in the Pine Room Prof Willard Rice of Baker medical department presents quartet sessions Rotarys features a large Ottawa club tour group The Finker seniors journey in the Lone Star state for boating and relaxation Chaperones Mr and Mrs Thom Evan join the group The meal and Azo group enjoy a fine day Mr and Mrs Harold McKibben visit Baldwin area relatives Misses Mckibben and Clark visit. Mrs Richard Stephane children travel to see kin Mr and Mrs Rocco Tividen celebrate Mother's Day First Methodist Parsonage hosts guests Charles W Vaughn returns to Baldwin from California with son Coell Vaughn and Jim Vaughn Mr and Mrs Astray Purta rt and children Carol and Johnnie visiting New York City en route to Minneapolis Mr Durgort transferred. Ethel Thompson visits family in Baldwin.
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