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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1946
Page
4
A World Company front page notes the railroad strike and President Truman's call for short and long range labor law revisions. It argues strikes harm the public and urges safeguards, joint study, and limits on unions while preserving orderly relations and protections for workers. It cites Hun Nazi trials and Dead Sea farming as context.
A tribute to unorganized workers who keep daily tasks moving and functioning. The piece praises those without Washington representation and notes they outnumber organized groups while continuing to do their jobs reliably.
The Pearl Warrior probe shuts its hearings amid protests over redacted correspondence between Roosevelt and Churchill. A future full report is anticipated once sensitive exhibits are softened. Meanwhile, trial workers face wage gains yet widespread layoffs from rail strikes nationwide. Mrs. Truman’s lecture scene reveals cocktails served with talks. A New Jersey doctor urges men to reveal knobby knees and hairy legs to improve health and mood.
Until June 16 registration headquarters will be moved to the Union building after that date. Townspeople able to house visitors may report to the committee for immediate listings.
The piece argues a quick U S rail strike end protected prestige abroad during postwar recovery. It notes European turmoil between communism and democracy, occupation dynamics in Germany, and the risk if food shipments failed. It cites Secretary Anderson predicting record wheat exports to avert famine impacts in India and China, stressing U S foreign policy prestige.
Tom Collins, Sunday editor of the Kansas City Journal Post, will speak at the SMLESS seniors commencement tomorrow night. The article lists graduates from University High School and notes various local events including a peas harvest for Columbus Foods and an endowment drive at Kansas Bible College.
Forties era brief notes record Civil War veteran Reason Risley walking with colonial ties for cemetery observances. Visitors arrive including Mrs. Edward Edson to see her parents H. P. Wilson, Mrs. John Cone from Fort Riley, plus John Viets visiting son-in-law 8. B. Lawrence. Edna Decker and Clara Wiley visit Baldwins. Julius Fischer returns from Chaunute and Emporis. Frank Snow back from a year in South Africa.
Gilbert Ulmer assistant dean at the University of Kun sixth has been named chairman of a housing committee to arrange lodging for visitors attending the county graduation events. Alumni reunions are set for June 15 to 17 for classes of 1896 1906 192 and 1935 with rooms to be arranged by the Alumni office.
A compact crossword style clue list features horizontal entries like Pictured U S housing expediter and various abbreviations for court and steamship. Vertical hints include mechanical misfortunes falsehood and a mason tool, with several cryptic style abbreviations and symbol references. The grid references and partial phrases suggest a filled puzzle with multiple intersecting clues across and down.
Clay Center Kansas May 27 farmers from ten counties approve a resolution urging immediate end to price controls except for essential products and repeal of the Wagner labor act. They decry shipping grain abroad while mills are idle and government involvement in black market activities while farmers supply meat to metropolitan black markets.
Eudora L. Stanley treasurer of Edison Center Businessmen's Association presented a $500 check to Mrs. Thersa Scott, director of the Edison Cadette Corps, to cover expenses for the May 7 14 trip to Washington Annapolis West Point and New York involving 63 cadettes. Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stanley, formerly taught in Miami and now runs Stanley Department Store with his wife. Nearby social notes mention visits from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Panenhausen of Excelsior Springs and others including Kate Schuman Cleo Grimes and Jerry Rich.
Flower club members gathered at the president Mrs May Adams home for the May meeting singing In the Garden. Eighteen members attended with one guest Mrs Leona Edwards. Plans were made for a June picnic at Irene Roberts country home and transportation arranged via Mary Weidensau. Members joined Kaw Valley Garden Association and reviewed reports from the Lawrence association meeting.
Local residents and visitors assemble for dinners, picnics, and family gatherings in Baldwin. Notables include Miss Judy Butell visiting Gardner high school and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson planning to settle in Baldwin, with several families hosting relatives from Kansas City and Prescott Arizona.
Radio listings for WDAF WREN KMBC KMBC FM stations on May 27 28 feature a dense lineup with Jack Armatrong The Lone Ranger and Dr Slapper Clan among hosts and programs. Baseball scores and News of the World are noted with multiple song and orchestra segments and a presidential reference.
Claire Ann Leitaker and William J. Jennings wed last week at Trini Lutheran Church in Lawrence with Dr. Alfred J. Beil presiding. The bride belongs to Baldwin High School's graduating class and was popular locally. Jennings recently returned from three years of Army service and runs the Jennings filling station at the corner of High and Seventh streets.
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