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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
4
The readable phrase mentions a March and October date fragment with a biblical quote from Psalms. It appears to be a garbled religious text segment possibly from a church or sermon reference, including phrases about fear and deliverance and a citation to Psalm 4:4.
Chile authorities report the new Comintern moved quickly after expelling two Yugoslav diplomats for alleged anti U S activity. The operation is said to be run from Argentina with Belgrade instructions and Tito era limits on opposition aiding a nine nation communist coalition.
Henry Wallace proposes a U S Russia peace conference with Truman Stalin Marshall and Molotov to list differences. Critics say fears drive such talks and past Yalta Potsdam understandings were surface level and no real accord was reached.
A preliminary study seeks methods to improve Lawrence traffic by simple projects while a larger comprehensive plan is developed. North south streets Massachusetts and Tennessee run the length of town, and Vermont and Kentucky openings worsen carrier capacity. The article notes Lawrence grew gradually with little street-system foresight, leaving few entrance and exit options for traffic.
Former secretary of state James F Byrnes announces a forthcoming published account of events at postwar conferences. The volume aims to illuminate discussions with American framers and ongoing commitments shaping policy, with prospects of continued tensions into the era. James A Farley and Henry Morgenstern contribute?
The piece reflects on historic figures and speculative links to modern university life. It contrasts Pursuits of youth, beauty, and culture with the challenge of concentration amid distractions. It notes observers’ reactions to coeducation and mentions delegates from Russia and satellite nations in U.N. meetings.
Observation notes that Moscow seeks to improve and broaden its chaotic influence in Europe, signaling a strategy to destabilize regions and erode Western cohesion. The comment frames Russia as pursuing a widening brand of disruption across the continent.
Unique Kansas study cites 33 million dollars allotted for welfare next year far above prewar and peacetime needs. It notes 37 percent more Kansans on welfare now than after the war, questions origins of the rise, and argues greater light could save money and satisfy citizens.
A critical recounting of Bolshevism from its early communal ideals to Leninist terror and the Comintern. It traces the creation of a world revolutionary staff, its early failures in Hungary and other nations, and the shift after Stalin to a restrained approach while Moscow promotes peace propaganda.
A Dollas County Motorical Society tour drew eighty five people in thirty motor cars to county historic sites yesterday. Thieves tried to force Charles Dicker into his car Saturday night. he resisted and the flee ing thief ran off.
Twenty five years ago a pulpit exchange between Dr. Klyne of Lawrence and Dr. Hislop of Colorado Springs was arranged by Bishops Waldorf and Meade. Also notes of social visits include Oliveene Reetz hosting a shower for siblings, local returns from visits to Topeka and Baker University, and various Kansan residents traveling between towns.
Delegates returning from the CPA meeting in St. Joseph include J. M. Walter and others from Kanwaka and Grant township. The column notes forges and shows in Clearfield with William Ker running a shop supplying farm machinery and milling services. Social mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay visiting Brackett and Edythe Clemens and William Senate marriage in Topeka.
A critical snapshot of policy makers and critics during wartime economic controls. The writer blames Washington leadership and various officials including Chester Bowles and Charles Luckman for failed housing and price stabilization efforts while noting public self interest and factional squabbling across farmers processors retailers and housewives. The piece ends urging sympathy for Luckman and his plan despite doubts about its effectiveness.
Mason City, Iowa, boasts a music minded culture with a high school band that has not lost in national contests in 18 years. Under Carleton Stewart, the band emphasizes early training from kindergarten rhythm bands to third grade wind instruments, with a strong community support including a dedicated music school built in 1934. The program aims for lifelong musical interest and teamwork, not professional stardom, and features a yearly city band festival and multiple local ensembles.
Batavia Java officials estimate the city population at over 1,000,000 per Sin Po after a recent survey. The counts include about 800,000 Indo persons, 30,000 Chinese, 60,000 Europeans, and others, with plans for an official census.
Mrs. 4a Breithaupt of Topeka and Mrs. Anna Beecker of Lawrence stayed with the Raecker family. Supper guests included Mrs. Breithaupt and Mrs. Anna Raecker. A grandson named Terry Howard was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Werts in Hammond Indiana on September 22. Dinner honors for the Forsythe ninth anniversary included Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Diedrich and guests. The Welleville high school Cardinals host the football team at Endora field with jersey colors described. upcoming games include DeSoto and Spring Hill matches. Guy G. Weed of Portland donated to the Methodist church.
Two Hofmann works titled Head of the Christ will be dedicated in memory of the artist's father and Dr and Mrs Weed long-time Eudora Methodist members. Rev Villard will lead a morning worship service for the dedication. Nearby social updates note visits among local families and guests in Kindred and Maize circles.
Mrs Ernest Johnson spent time in Fort Scott with her daughter while Mrs Mabel Hartley substituted at the Zeta Chi house. Mr and Mrs Harry Addington visited Emporia to see his hospitalized mother. Mrs Ralph Nicholson of Birmingham Alabama visits her mother Mrs A M Hanks. Mrs George Davis ill in Merriam and improving at St Luke’s Kansas City. Kensington club met at Mrs J E Mellor home with sister Elsie Schnebly of Kansas City as guest. Mr and Mrs Martenus Wright visited Lawrence to see Mrs Leon Staden recently burned in Topeka cafe work. The Tuesday Reading club opened its year with a book review of The Challenge of Marriage by Rudolph Dreikuz. Hostess served refreshments. Mr and Mrs Harold Addington
The Addingtons moved to Lawrence this week where Mr. Addington teaches in the Journalism department at the University of Kansas. Until securing a house they stayed in Baldwin with his parents and commuted daily. Various local residents and visitors, including the Fairchilds of Edgerton and Baker School friends of Fay Van Scoter, gathered for social visits and a faculty picnic hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Nelson P. Horn on High street. A November faculty dinner is planned with committee chairs Earl Black and guests from St. Louis and Baldwin.
A fragmentary schedule lists radio programs and times across stations WREN KMBC WDAP WHER WDAF and others for Friday October 10 and Saturday October 11 with news, weather, music, variety shows, and specials including The Lone Ranger, The Shadow, Red Skelton, and World Parade segments. Several entries reference weather bureau forecasts, musical variety, and soap news, reflecting a dense local listing with competing programs and host names.
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