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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1947
Page
4
Fragmentary note references wages and life terms with unclear names. The garbled text hints at a bequest or stipend connected to a death or end of life. No clear person, place, or organization can be reliably identified from the readable portion.
Citizens debate a half loaf of bread to ease shortages for families and singles. Charles Luckman of the Citizens' Fund committee questions practicality citing bakery retooling, while housewives suggest baking two shorter loaves in one pan for easy separation. Bakers would face added wrapping tasks.
A 1947 farm income forecast predicts total American farm earnings reaching about 30 billion dollars the first time, with crop yields strong and demand for farm products boosting prices. Yet farmers face debt buildup and reduced purchasing power due to inflation and wartime factors, paralleling industrial workers with higher nominal income but tighter take home pay.
The article notes the 116th Regiment Thirty-Fifth Division awaiting adjuration at Abiiene and mentions a ceremonial presentation of orders and tribute to the commander of American forces in Europe.
In a Selamaist account from Long Island, epekeamen describe satellites under Moscow influence as unsure of their place and pressured to follow Soviet policy. Amid talks, regional voices warn American opinion could shift, while others argue unity with the West remains crucial for mutual advantage.
The fragment discusses worry about government revenue sources and restraint in spending. It mentions beating an unspecified “Ciber fellow” to a punch and questions stopping purchases one cannot afford, signaling a general debate on fiscal prudence.
The secretary argues over whether Eastern European nations should govern themselves or be controlled by powerful outsiders. He cites Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Albania, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia as battlelines for freedom under Bolshevik pressure. He recalls Soviet aggression in 1939 and the division of Poland, noting people admire Western democracies and long for individual liberty.
George M. March of Lawrence served as an engineer for the KERC and the League of Masisioathion. Das bebe appointed of El Dudda. Mary Hatcher returned home from Stephens College at Columbia. A bicycle gift was received Monday on Eleventh Street. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Kirkhoff Jr. will host a reception yesterday afternoon. Mrs. W. H. McKone entertained the Bienvenue club Monday evening. Anna Starrett hosted ten friends for a two course breakfast Saturday at her home 1138 Enneasee. Mrs. S. S. Elliott visited daughter Edith Moore in Teseha.
Forty years ago Mi inson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hare, wed Ernest Hare of lest in a small town ceremony noted in local social notes.
In Albert Lea Minnesota the Jobs Inc program mobilizes community talent to create jobs. Civic leader C E Myers heads the effort backed by ninety nine businessmen funding ventures from a brass foundry to a toy firm. Employment rose twenty three percent since 1940 with 7 405 workers.
Kas ey residents Mr and Mrs George Wilson visited Mrs Wilnes mother Mary tee Bevery in Baltwin during a Caney trip. Visitors from Washington DC Kansas City and Boston attended calls and a birthday dinner at Oak Lodge. Attendees included Muriel Deybolt Jobane Lone and others at Lawrence and Ottawa events.
Washington column reports on rent control policy as advisory boards across states mull recommendations to extend or lift rent limits. Louisville boards propose a 5 percent general increase, while expediter Creedon weighs approvals. Officials foresee continuing debates if laws expire February 29 and voluntary increases rise.
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The late Miss Keohane, former Baldwin resident and educator, will lie in state at Oakwood cemetery Saturday at 3 PM. She died at her sister’s home in Mountston after a long illness. survivors include sisters Mrs Helen Lynch Houston and Mrs Kathryn Janten Joplin, and brother Jen Loa Kevhena Minneapolis.
A long list of social updates covers family visits in Kansas City and Denver, births announced, injuries from a grade school accident, and weekend gatherings. Residents include Grimes, McAllister, Hague, Cory, and Strong families along with church and club activities. Many travel to Kansas City, Lawrence, and Colorado for events and holidays.
A garbled listing from a late broadcast page mentions various segments and personalities including AMYC-Sound OTL Those and WREN- Dwa In Crome. It lists programs such as News, Weather, Theatre, and music segments with numerous call signs and odd spellings, reflecting OCR noise.
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