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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1946
Page
4
Memorial Day honors those who bore the battle heat and burden and gave all for a cause greater than themselves. It marks the first after guns fell, a nation in uneasy peace as it works toward lasting peace and renewal. The observance calls for courage and perseverance of the living to complete the task of peace.
The end of strikes in rail and coal sectors signals potential revival of production. Wage gains raise future prices, but trains are running and coal mines may resume within days. Public costs rise with the post strike settlement as other labor leaders may push for further concessions.
The Supreme Court ruled veterans do not have absolute super rights to jobs and may not always precede others with seniority. Employers' goodwill remains key, with unions sometimes shaping hiring rules. Eisenhower reports morale rising in the Pacific and homeward troop movements allow focus to return to ongoing duties. Families note calmer letters from those still on duty.
The labor draft provisions linked to the railroad strike faced likely defeat in Congress. Opponents labeled it slavery, arguing it would curb individual freedom. The piece compares labor union control to coercive government power, noting workers have been treated as slaves by some union heads and forced into actions without consent. It urges workers to scrutinize agencies beyond the government to preserve freedom.
The Lawrence Lions Club reconstitutes after wartime inactivity as many members served in the armed forces. The revival aims to restore civic functions and inspire renewed service on the home front. Readers note flood control debates in Kansas and municipal tax ideas.
Secretary Byrnes denies Molotovs charge of an Anglo American bloc against the Soviet Union after the Paris talks and urges a straight policy toward disarmament and preparedness. Gromyko warns against Western domination at the UN while urging safer world security and peaceful coexistence. The column calls for prudent driving and safety to prevent traffic deaths and ends with a prayer for the nation to walk a peaceful path under God.
In Washington with Congressman Errett P Scrivner the speaker marks Memorial Day 1946 noting six times as many graves as in 1919 after World War I and World War II losses. He says the nation erred by being unprepared and weak, urging stronger military might to avoid future wars and prevent repeat devastation.
Eight women completed a five week first aid course directed by J. M. Johnson, receiving certificates: Miss Sylvia Burd, Mrs. James M. Endacott, Mrs. Ruth E. Brown, Mrs. Darwin P. Gerard, Mrs. Bryll F. Hoff, Mrs. Jeasie Scott, Mrs. C. D. Clark, and Mrs. Herman Tusher Jr. Annie M. P. Bundy of Topeka visits. Second Lt. Francis Dill returns from Fort Riley training. Mrs. Mee and Frances to Peru for six weeks with Corwin family at KU. Lawrence recalls 1903 flood anniversary. Clara Brinkman and John Montgomery wed in Topeka. Mrs. G. A. Hudson of Lawson visits Kanwaka.
Forty years ago the Solene Embroidery club and their husbands were guests today of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Decker. Seventy Eastern Star members surprised C. E. Murphy at his home in honor of his election as assistant grand master for the grand chapter of Kansas. Dr. M. T. Sadler will leave next week for Philadelphia and other eastern points. Miss Iva Courtney is here from Kansas City visiting Mrs. David Horkmans. Mrs. Priscilla Winchell and daughter left Monday for Blackfoot Ida. Miss Jessie Linton has resumed her position at the post office after several weeks’ ill health.
Samuel B. Pettengill argues that OPA rent ceilings distort housing markets in Los Angeles and beyond. He cites rising real estate incentives to sell, shrinking occupied units, and a growing shortage as landlords cope with price limits. The piece frames rent control as worsening supply and affordability.
A compact crossword style item lists clues and answers spanning film awards and related terms from 1943, including names, occupations, and various abbreviations, presented as a puzzle solution grid and hints.
Twenty five years ago third grade pupils of Mc Allaster school and their teacher Miss Louise Towne were entertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs. N E Berry with a patriotic party. Miss Esther Marie Johnson entertained friends last evening with a Ford party. Lois Strickler, whose marriage to Dempsey Elliott will take place Wednesday, went to Topeka today where she will be the honor royal at a number of social affairs. Earl Potter, who for the past year and a half has been director of publicity and instructor in journal
The piece argues that raised rent ceilings, while intended to curb inflation, actually propel it by boosting sale prices and discouraging remodeling. It blames the flood of cheap dollars from wartime policy and the New Deal for housing woes and accuses the OPA of masking fiscal crimes at the expense of the least voters.
Wilson Kansas May 29 Republican gubernatorial candidate Frank Carlson addressed a memorial service. Carlson decried lawlessness and moral decline amid calls for four Rs: reasonable laws, respect for law, religious teaching, and rule by the people through votes. He urged prioritizing schools and churches before jails.
Miss Helen Deel will arrive Wednesday to spend Decoration Day with Mr and Mrs O Scott Morgan Jr. Miss Marguerite Allen of Wichita will be a guest Thursday night. The Ayers family mourns the death of five year old Nicholas Nicky Ayers after a bowel operation at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He leaves parents John and Mrs Ayers two sisters Betty and Constance and brother Edward, with paternal grandparents in Topeka and the Rev A E Ayers family. Burial was at Quakwood cemetery with Rev Clyde W Brewers officiating. Mrs Wiley A Keve visits Junction City this week.
A scrambled listing shows radio segments on WDAF KMBC WREN and others for May 30. Included are newscasts sports scores and musical programs with host names such as Ted West Harry Wismer and Jack Haley.
Lawrence families celebrate the birth of Henry Mills born May 24 to Baker graduates. A miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday at Mrs O Scott Moran’s home in Baldwin for Mrs Homer Schoepflin with hostess Mrs Rogert Martin assisting. Guests included many local women plus Mrs Webb Fenton and others from Ottawa and Lawrence. The honoree received numerous gifts and pink and white refreshments were served.
A fragmented Friday evening radio grid lists multiple programs across WREN and NBC stations, including The Lone Ranger, The Alan Young Show, Sheriff, News, and various music and talk segments. Named hosts and guests appear such as Nate Smith, Ted West, and Barry Weed, with numerous times and network tags interspersed.
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