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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1948

Page

4

Television video rise changes broadcast landscape in Kansas

An early study notes television differs from radio with audience attention and room setup. It discusses costs of starting a station, possible financing via advertising or Phonevision, and the need for regional links to Kansas City and Topeka stations. Six companies seek three Kansas City channels. Lawrence may rely on nearby hubs for several years.

Lawrence Katies Uma Wren Topeka Standard Broadcasting Kansas City Federal Communication Commission Asthe KMBC St. Louie Chicago Minneapolis Lawrence Homes

Enlistment Opens For Women In Army and Air Force

Washington announces enlistment for the WAC and WAF begins September 15 with or without prior service. Applicants must be high school graduates, aged 18 to 35, with parental permission if under 21. Former WACs may have age exceptions. WAC training at Camp Joee, Va, starts October 1 while WAF training begins October 14 at Lackland AFB, Texas.

Washington Army Sir Force WAC WAP Camp Jee Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas

Global Communist Threat Expands in Far East Analysis

AP Foreign Affairs analyst notes a growing communist menace in the Far East. The article cites Chinese army warnings, Soviet shifts, and calls for unified domestic resolve as the United States weighs responses to a wider theater of conflict. It discusses puppet regimes, the scale of armed forces, and the drive to consolidate gains amid regional tensions.

Far East Nerk America Athelene India

Letters to the Editor on Municipal Ball Park profits

An ardent baseball fan questions council handling of Municipal Ball Park finances. The writer suggests profits fund Recreation, proposes free games, and seeks clear financial reporting, sponsorship of teams, and no taxpayer burden. Concerns include ticketing, records, and use of funds for park improvements.

Municipal Ball Park Apani RAO Phra

Old Home Town notes and travels of Kansas people

A jumble of short notices from Topeka shows Miss Mary Arlertv and friends leaving for ranting events in Kansas City. Mrs Marcon Lawrence visits Kan with Rex Rekert, while other residents, including Helen and Clara Albert, return from travels in Canada and the Northeast.

Forty Years Ago Miss Nora Sier at Lincoln Convention

Forty years ago Miss Nora Sier returned to Lincoln Nebraska where forty five years she addressed a convention of the twenty five at Christian churches of that state. Miss Minnie Scott will become public health nurse for Lawrence. They visited at the home of William Jennings Bryan who has resigned John D. Mills and Ardella. Wotan Scott is a nurse of wide experience including service over seas during the World War. Joe Eddy county treasurer has been busy today transferring land on which taxes have not been paid to the county. The Chamber of Commerce members will visit the Ice and Storage plant at 616 Vermont street tomorrow morning under the Know Your City committee's guidance. Miss Helen Alder entertained at a longhen today complimentary. According to an old table of enrollments tabulated in 1895 and his coverage by Principal F. H. Olney, Miss Maude Cramer and Miss May Cramer will entertain a few Lone friends tomorrow at their home on Kentucky street. Mrs. Mable Rankin has returned from a month's stay in Colorado.

Nora Sier Suntay Lincoln Nebr Minnie Scott Lawrence William Jennings Bryan John D. Mills Ardella Wotan Scott Wide Ex Hesper Joe Eddy Chamber of Commerce Bers Vermont Strettomor Helen Alder Nelle Wilhelmi Helen Williams Kansas City F. H. Olney Maude Cramer May Cramer Fence High School Kentucke Street Mable Rankin Colorado

Isotopes and their growing role in science and medicine

Scientists describe isotopes as variants of elements with different weights and radioactive properties. The piece explains carbon has five isotopes, mentions C-12 C-13 C-10 C-11 and C-14, and notes radio isotopes are used in medicine, industry, and agriculture, with potential to revolutionize diagnostics and treatment.

Oklahoma City Directory Mixes Names and Buzzing Listings

In a Sept 1 city note from Atlanta, a quirky change in Oklahoma City’s telephone directory places Hill Zzv22 at the bottom of the list replacing Zyn dw Yoys- Harry and Philip. The phone company seeks to identify who is buzzing AttiN with the ordinary name Morris listed alongside an ad piece and phone number.

Ptlanta City Sept Logan Harry and Philip Oklahoma City Morris Mery

Community circle plans bake sale and cake sale event

Mrs Wy Ty Noctis leads Circle No 3 at her house on Wednesday afternoon planning a bake sale and cake footheart event. Members including Melvin Reitzst and Arthur Tirake with daughters vacationing in Kansas will attend. Guests will travel home to Cory after the gathering.

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Local community notes honor multiple families and events

A collage of short items records visits, anniversaries, and gatherings. Families such as Gereien Gerstenberger, Knipper, and Olsen are mentioned along with church days, meals, and travels. Neighbors host, tour, and share news from Eudora, Lawrence, Topeka, Omaha, and surrounding areas with many names, relationships, and weekend departures.

Radio Programs a Tailored Lael Show Debut

A fragmented item notes radio program scheduling involving KMS Lael RDABINAD Liaw and Naw bar, hinting at a new show tenet and potential lineup. Limited legible details suggest early planning or promotional mention in a local broadcast listing.

Evening News Summary of September Weather and Trials

A compact program note lists Elmer Davie and Gene Holimann in reporting roles with WDAF KMBCO and KMNC stations. It references a Thursday evening newscast featuring weather, trial coverage, and a Meadeline segment. Names and call letters anchor the broadcast crew and station lineup.

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Unclear fragmentary event notice from historic page

Fragmentary OCR text mentioning a social event with names and places. It notes a gathering two weeks hence at a Missouri Kansas line area with references to Mr and Mrs. Lewis Wishmen and Leems, a dinner at home, and several garbled names.

Phate Hemsdoc Medrich Mwlorada Kansas Lewis Wishmen Leems

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