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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1948
Page
4
The Journal-World notes Thanksgiving themes and upcoming new works by Palama, with a focus on the November 25 issue and the November 26 Psalms reference. The piece emphasizes contemporary literary offerings and seasonal storytelling.
A Thanksgiving message praises gratitude for peace and plenty. It notes good crops, orderly elections, and a peaceful transfer of administration. It urges sharing surplus to aid the less fortunate and to face an uncertain future with renewed hope.
A Dodge City Globe piece recalls a Western Kansas storm that cut power and forced a return to candles and old tools. It notes electric thermostats, ranges, shavers, vacuuming, ironing, and refrigeration failing, raising questions about reliance on modern comforts and resilience when outages hit.
City clerk figures show sixth ward with the highest turnout on November 2 at 86.8 percent, followed by third ward with 84 percent. Citywide average stands near 82 percent, noted as a record polling level for the registered vote.
According to testimony in WOS, the AP report notes more events in review than usual. DEWITT MACKENZIEG cites efforts by the Topeka Chamber of Commerce to make conditions safe for pedestrians during the holiday shopping rush.
General Douglas MacArthur confirmed the court sentences for seven defendants in the Pacific war crimes case and urged the Japanese people to seek divine guidance as the executions proceed. He withheld increasing penalties, allowing the court’s verdicts to stand, and framed modern war as a crime against humanity, urging reflection among leaders and citizens alike.
Senator Vandenberg urges revising Senate rules to allow almost unanimous virtual consent for rapid votes on emergency legislation. He notes 90 to 96 supporters would trigger action while excluding filibusters and civil rights bills. The idea may involve Idaho Senator Glen Taylor and echoes Roosevelt’s warning about government intervention.
A California woman files for divorce claiming her husband refused to get a haircut. Alimony terms and trimming disputes loom as Christmas color plans unfold, with neighbors expressing envy and mild trouble over the couple's domestic frictions.
A Texas veteran and former representative, Lesta Shackelford of Austin, writes to discuss the legality and morale impact of executing Tojo and other leaders. He argues U N action could curb war crimes, questions deterrence, and urges world law to end executions, urging preservation of life where possible. The column closes recalling Franco-Bonaparte era changes.
The unreadable text fragment mentions names such as Cooke Don, Carles, and phrases about looking clean and bright. Context is unclear, with garbled wording and missing structure. No verifiable event, date, or location is discernible.
The snippet details several upcoming or recent weddings at local churches and family events. Names include Ming Betty Nan Hemphill, Meredith M Smith, Misa Wilma May Stoner, Howse F OE, Marie Grieder, John Milton, and S J Sullivant. Also notes a birthday party for Joyce Ann and a Wiener yeast gathering at Louise Russell’s home with attendees listed. Mrs C E Dreyer visits Kansas City.
Twenty five years ago Miss Wilma Miller and Miss Verina Thorpe university students narrowly escaped death when Miller's car was struck by a Union Pacific train at the Fourth Street crossing this morning. The girls sustained only minor injuries. Wr. and Mrs. Howard E. Creal announce the birth berth November 22.
A 50 notice collection from papers nationwide includes "A Bottle in the Smoke" by Mrs. Louisa Cooke. KU students depart for Kansas City by canoe to see the football game. Mrs. H T Jones and Mrs. Jane Canfield travel to Chanute for Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs. Canfield. Herbert Thompson heads to Kansas City for a game while Mrs. Kinney visits Belleview.
A compact history recalling the Mayflower Compact and the birth of American constitutional government. It honors Washington’s 1769 proclamation and Lincoln’s 1863 stance, stressing equality, freedom, and the citizenry’s duties, with reflections on enduring rights and national heritage.
Mrs Edward Heaston and family hosted in Baldwin with neighbors from Hiieh Prairie before moving west. Mary Shannon of Topeka visited Phoebe and Eming Emery and spoke at a Thanksgiving service. Several guests gathered for the holiday with plans for travel to Topeka and Fayetteville. A forthcoming wedding between Rev Herbert Brackman and Pauline Nelson is announced with preparations in Wellsville, Manhattan, and nearby towns.
Readers learn of a Thanksgiving breakfast at a local home hosted by Mrs. Thankegmata and Mr. and Mrs. Ebright with neighbors attending. Miss Skinner headlines as a major American stage attraction delivering fully produced monologues, not recitations. Fellowship Hall hosts the Borartens Thanksgiving dinner with club members and guests including Rotarian Daugherty and Dr. Wallen introducing Ottawa visitors and sharing travel notes and images.
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