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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1947
Page
4
A damaged, fragmentary note sketches a faded tribute to seas and music. It hints at names, dates, and voices in a lone, disjointed line, lacking clear events or context beyond a melancholic reflection on art and memory.
Suspicion grows that Arab League troop movements toward Palestine are largely theatrical. Observers note limited activity and heavy secrecy, while Jewish groups call announcements a war of nerves. The phony war risks breaking into real conflict and undermines prospects for a peaceful Palestine solution.
The latest U S corn estimate shows about 64 million bushels above last month, officials say this does not alter the food saving program. A potential 54 million bushels more is welcomed, indicating adverse weather trimmed the yield less than feared and boosting the next year livestock outlook.
Yugoslavia cuts diplomatic ties with Chile after the arrest of two Yugoslavs. Chile cites a SP 8 strike and sabotage plan aimed at disrupting Western hemisphere stability. The U S S R and other communist groups are active, with Belgrade as campaign HQ and Moscow overseeing operations.
Dry subsoil on southwestern marginal wheat land raises anxiety as fall rains delay. Subsoil moisture before planting is crucial in semi arid regions, and this year the crop season lacks it. Observers warn of a potential dust bowl if drought hits, noting farming moves into marginal areas and criticise government push for more wheat next year.
The NeCormich reaper factory in Chicago 108 years ago marked a milestone in American history. The event followed Cyrus McCormick’s invention and helped shape the development of agriculture.
Amid lingering droughts and wet years, observers urge a continuation of the progress sparked by the reaper. The era’s task was well done, and demand grows for sustained improvements driven by agricultural innovation and new machines.
On the streets being widened, trees along Vermont and New Hampshire streets face removal as new traffic lines expand. Many had grown large in the parkings between sidewalks. shade and greenery offered by trees may persist for residents along the streets after replanting.
A tense report says the Comintern denies reactivation while warning communism has moved beyond that phase. Unrest spreads from Chile where Yugoslavs are expelled to Magellan Straits where a Yugoslav is jailed amid packing-house strikes. Strikes and sabotage are seen as weapons to sow Western disarray as diplomatic aid wanes and Britain and allies face dollar shortages.
A Kansas debate on prohibition highlights startling local stats: many counties report no insane, feeble minded, poorhouse, jailed, or prison inmates. The Cincinnati boast of meeting a stranger within 12 hours is noted as a bet won, per the Belleville Telescope.
The piece surveys postwar diplomacy with Soviet withdrawal proposals in Korea, stalled Austrian peace talks amid reparations disputes, and Yugoslavia cutting ties with Chile over alleged communist labor interference. It notes U N reactions and Western responses, plus Latin American warnings of a growing communist threat.
Fragmented lines joke about pumpkins and pie as a sociodetached reflection. The text riffs on family roles, darker evenings, and a local club potentially growing, with garbled lines hinting at post vacation thoughts and social shifts.
A 22 acre alfalfa field owned by E W Ousdahl is ruined by mysterious cavities about six feet deep and as wide across. The report notes several local social events and visits in Lawrence including dance students with Mrs Fredamares, wedding announcements for Nellie and Elmer Nordstrom, and local visits by Mrs Jewell Woodlock and others. The article also mentions Mrs Susan Waugh visiting Minnie Stark and dinners hosted by Mrs George Kuhne.
Twenty five years ago C. C. Stewart was elected president of the Lawrence Country Club this week. Officers are retiring. Know Hill Community Club met with Mrs. Clifford Thiry Wednesday afternoon. Little Eleanor Robinson will give a recital tomorrow or seen at the home of her teacher.
Forty years ago Mies fer Barteldes invited guests for a Sunday card party in Topeka. Miss Effie Ro Ribinde Migs Hope Robinson and Gin Rare Sinus Sit were among the friends in attendance with Fred Arbuthnot also present.
Kansas chapter of the American Institute of Architects will hold its semi annual meeting October 31 to November 1 at the University of Kansas. More than 50 practitioners are expected. the event includes a heliodon demonstration by Prof Beal and ends with a KU football game.
Misa Helen Peel arrives from Washburn University for weekend visit with family. Activities include Patrona-H club mother meeting at the Preston home and new officers elected for The Dueness Greeting. Auxiliary and Leisure Hour group events noted with births, hospital visits, member introductions, and upcoming meetings. Descriptions cover visits by relatives, hospital stays, and local club programs and refreshments.
The Wellant Wasenaoter and the Eastern Star met for a district event. Perry the district alge presented a candle and Mr. Petes spoke as several verses were shared. Gifts were given, and rates and cures were discussed amid indoor ceremonies.
A fragmented list of radio programs on WDAF KMBC WREN and others for Monday evening October 13 and Tuesday October 14. It mentions news weather sports talk dramas and variety shows including Lone Ranger Green Hornet Amos and Andy and America Town Meeting with multiple times and station identifiers.
A fragmented OCR style clue set lists terms such as footlike, snare, vessel, Adams son, native metal, bulk, puff up, loft, wild goat, sun god, tantalum, and reposes symbol. The jumble mixes definitions and letters, resembling a crossword style fill with odd pairings and incomplete entries.
fragmentary listings show a mix of radio hosts and programs including Joan Davie Fibber McGee Liberty Reed and Red Skelton. entries reference KMBRC KNBC WDAF WREN RMBC AMBC and WVaAr with mentions of Symphony concertos and a “Mrstory of the Week.”
Science introduces a hand sized hearing device enabling faint sounds for sermons music and socializing. Accepted by the American Medical Association council. No separate battery or case needed. Makers Belzone Dept 6 1450 West 9th St Chicago offer free booklet and home demonstration.
A realist explains why free pick ups and deliveries are not offered. The cost of collecting and returning radios is a business expense, built into shop earnings. Profit is needed for survival, so charges reflect those costs even if not itemized.
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