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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1946
Page
4
The item appears as a single column note from a 19th or early 20th century Lawrence Kansas newspaper. It references the Associated Press credit line and publication details, a standard press disclaimer, and a May date with generic editorial remarks. The readable text mentions post office matters and republication guidelines.
A succession of strikes disrupts farm implement makers and dealers, halting production of machines and parts and delaying harvests. The nationwide stoppages, lasting over a year, threaten next year’s supplies as farmers face shortages and farmers struggle to obtain equipment to sustain yields and seasonable work.
The army plans to triple RTC training in colleges to rapidly produce officer material for an enlarged peacetime army and future emergencies. Despite weak wartime officer output, trained reserves and National Guard officers are crucial to preparing units for field service in Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
Henry Morgenthau argues President Truman seeks to restore wartime controls to fix the strike era, calling his stance an open rejection of the Roosevelt inheritance. He critiques the notion of continued emergency governance and predicts crises, urging congressional accountability and warning the CLO’s likely political push. In Kansas, the wheat harvest begins and mills may reopen if new wheat is not exported.
The article discusses a government controlled coal mine plan awaiting price ceiling decisions by the OPA and union demands. It notes uncertainty for this summer and next winter, questions about profitability for owners, and shifts to other fuels amid economic and political pressures. It also includes broader wartime occupation notes and editorial commentary on government promises.
A United Nations security council panel studies Franco’s Spain amid debate over whether his government endangers global peace. The article notes Franco’s defensive military posture, potential release of prisoners, and perceived alliance with Axis powers, while acknowledging Allied pressure and uncertainty about his stance.
Dr Nelson P Horn named Baker University president succeeding Dr Wallace Fleming. Mire C H Miller and family with Jac Holmes at Overbrook for weekend. German Baptists host national conference on Elmer Flory farm near Peasant Grove. attendance 7000 to 8000. WPA sidewalk project starts. deposits cover material costs. 78 property owners contributed. First Methodist church high school league hosts farewell for Etoise and Pauline Smith bound for Korea. Mr and Mrs Andrew Fetty announce birth of daughter May 26. formerly Hattie Dolan. Mr and Mrs L Lawson host birthday for daughter Mabel.
Twenty five years ago the cast for Haskell students presents Ollanta on Thursday night at the Bowersock. Lawrence audience will hear music from a century ago when the production debuted before a Peruvian Indian audience. Local merchants are urged by the Chamber of Commerce not to park on Massachusetts street Saturday due to events.
Miss Fern Evans hosted a party yesterday afternoon at her rural home west of town. The Katzenjammer Boating club traveled to the island this afternoon. Miss Mattie Petefish of Meade is visiting relatives. Ethel Morrow Gretchen Rankin Jane Adams Mona Eberle and Greta Moore plan to visit Miss Marie Lagerstrom Grace Koontz and Amy Troutman in Topeka next week. Miss Alma LeDuc departs tomorrow for Chicago for the summer.
President Truman said at a news conference that he hopes to visit Manila on July 4 for the Philippine independence inauguration, depending on the legislative situation. In Arkansas City a windstorm damaged several buildings, including the Cowley county highway shops, with no injuries reported.
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The sixth grade of Woodlawn school held a 2:30 pm commencement in the school auditorium. Miss Helen Gaw teaches the class which will move to junior high next fall. The program featured songs and tributes including Pieces by Charles Rockhard, Nor ait teks, and Vivian Koerner, with selections like The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Country Gardens.
In Evansville Indiana George J Zimmerman quit as a fee based refree after 17 years as his business boomed and fees dwindled. In Chestertown Maryland Police Chief Samuel E Cooper, 73, stayed on to supervise traffic for a presidential visit after 52 years in the role. In Portland Oregon Mrs Josephine McLoughlin, 62, fell from a bicycle returning from a prayer meeting injuring her leg while riding with her husband.
Lawrence veterans office reports 714 local veterans employed including 600 WWII and 14 WWI, with over 170 in on the job training. Starkey says housing remains the major problem, urges landlords to list rentals with the Chamber of Commerce, notes high inquiry volume and active outreach. Also brief: Mrs Louise Swart, 79, dies from crash injuries near Garland Texas after car collision with a truck. husband George Swart involved.
North Lawrence residents hosted a young married party at the Nelsin home with games led by Mrs Ernest Mason and refreshments for a long list of neighbors. William Dunn of Kansas City visited his mother, and local families attended picnics and dinners with relatives across town.
Radio listings for Friday include WREN J ax Arcastrone and AMEV Pays to Be Ignorant, with KMBC KMBC and WDAF stations offering newscasts, sports, and theater segments. Notable names include Alan Yeuns Show, Manhattan Club, and Larry Ress, plus various orchestras and musical segments across multiple stations during the evening hours.
The report lists numerous family visits across towns including Kennedy, Mason, Jeffries, Hicks, Hubbel, Amyx, Nelson, and Yerian. Activities mention hospital recuperation, a tree accident injuring Ray Hellstrom, and a luncheon hosted by the Taverence church women.
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