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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical issue mentions a meeting date and a biblical reference. contains illegible proper names and phrases, making precise events unclear. The readable bits include a calendar note for Wednesday October 1 and a biblical citation.
Excerpts from Henry Morgenthau Jr diaries reviewed in Collier's reveal early Treasury doubts about balancing the federal budget while Roosevelt opposed it at times. The diary notes Keynesian ideas and New Deal advisers pushing expansive spending, with Morgenthau pressured to stay aboard.
The City Telegram denounces shipping Hugoton gas to Missouri while Kansas loses local value. It supports a perseverance tax or similar measure to keep resources in state and aid local industry growth. The paper urges residents to back policies that favor Kansan energy use and industrial development.
Angelo Scott of Iola Regis ter criticizes views that American aid to Europe should only keep Europeans from starving. He argues immediate relief is needed while advocates seek long term benefits, warning that without lasting results Americans may exhaust themselves by endless giving.
A collage notes the Marshall Plan scrutiny and its misinterpretation, Kansas public works contracts surge postwar, Cuban authorities claim 1500 rebels aiming at the Dominican Republic, and UN delegates warned not to assume front-page prominence before the world series ends.
Amid the public push to curb food waste President Truman faces mixed backing among citizens. Many well meaning Americans were inspired months ago by their own large family grocery bills to conserve, limiting immediate help.
Vague remarks describe a Philadelphian robbed after stopping for a traffic signal and urge waking to help a child hunt. The piece hints at dangers in red-light areas and questions about early education.
The government appoints Sir Stafford Cripps as economic czar to centralize policy and tackle a trade deficit of 2.46 billion dollars, with Harold Wilson named to succeed Cripps as minister of economic affairs and overseas trade. The piece notes Cripps' radical past and Wilson as a rising star amid wartime austerity.
Don Henry of Dodge City a KU student died on his first day of combat as a Spank loyalist fighter in a dawn clash. The report notes a chaotic scene at a home of Mr. and Mrs. D Wilson Sunday with others present including Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Milburn of Captain's Creek and Col. Karl Baldwin who spoke at a women’s memorial event.
Twenty five years ago Glenn Chariton was elected vice of the Kanase Association of Insurance men at the final section of the convention at Hutchin Saturday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Reymohis entertained at a family dinner Sunday in Hor et at Mr oe Mr arma curta, Louise Towne hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon at the Eldridge hotel.
Scant readable items describe a Lawrence Kansas World law report with scattered notes on events and weather. The fragmentary text hints at forthcoming broadcasts and previews but lacks clear names dates or outcomes.
A critical essay argues that Soviet policy uses UN platforms to advance a revolutionary agenda. It cites Vishinsky, Lenin, and Stalin quotes to claim Moscow leverages the veto and Big Five dominance to block counter moves, risking a doomed League of Nations fate.
Members of the Meriden club gathered for a series of readings and social activities at Centenary Hall near Momona. Mrs Geer Hotcourt served as secretary while Mrs Tawrepen Dy and Thosupsen led planning for future suppers and talks. The first meeting featured speaker Hessie Heedrick discussing spiritual shuhieres.
The report notes several dinner and social events including Mis Henrie Se Bakers hosting Malachi wife dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Schubert and daughter attended in lawrence circle with guests. Families from Ontario and California visited, while a Sunday picnic at Gardner Lake hosted by Mrs Ervin Kanzie featured several couples as guests.
An item from Lawrence notes Methodist Intermediate Festival participants and a cast involving Mrs. Homer Ge and Mrs. Kevin among others. The program includes scenes and a supper, with residents attending the Methodist event and related social activities at the venue.
Washington observers and officials scrutinize Paris estimates for 19 to 22 billion dollars in Marshall Plan aid. They demand detailed commodity by country breakdowns and clearer spending controls, noting past loans to Britain lacked oversight and misdirected funds.
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