This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1947
Page
2
The article notes higher crop prices and discusses fiscal strain on the nation. It mentions consumer costs in various staples, hints at government policy shifts, and references market prices in St. Louis. The tone reflects concern over inflation and economic pressure on workers and producers.
A conference on education highlighted the need for student centered curricula and work related training. Leaders from universities and local schools emphasized partnerships with businesses to provide practical experience and counseling despite facility limits.
News reports treaties set withdrawal deadlines for Italy and US Britain within 90 days. Austria Germany and Japan to be drafted while Trieste becomes a free territory with shifting borders. Violent incidents erupted in Venezia Giulia as troops moved, including lethal gunfire at a communist cultural club.
Five persons injured in a two car motorcycle collision on Highway 24 just west of Reno yesterday. Notable victims include Jim Owens and Ed Clauson from Kansas City who rode the motorcycle. Mrs. Eyre and Mrs. Cowley of Salt Lake City treated for minor injuries. a University student admitted with an ankle injury. Hospital conditions described as fair to good.
Rotarians gathered to hear Wil lam 8 Eddy attorney from Marysville Kansas, governor elect of the 123rd Rotary district that includes Lawrence. Eddy joined the group as a new member and spoke about the duties ahead while an original angle of talk drew interest.
The Lawrence Jayhawk Sun model aircraft club earned two firsts and a second at the Western Championship held yesterday at the Olathe Naval Air Station. Nathew Mitchell won the open division and the open flight division with a 6 minute 57 second flight, while Bill Wellborn received about $10 in merchandise for his control-line feats, including piloting three crafts simultaneously.
Services were held at 8 o clock for J. dod Peay of Leavenworth. He was a resident and the father of Elmer Shughert of 1017 Alabama. Three other relatives are listed but details are incomplete.
In a state party gathering, Kenneth Wherry was slated as speaker for an evening function. Gov. Val Peterson and wife would host a bus trip to Boys Town and Lincoln, Nebraska, before a publican convention in Philadelphia next year. Howard expressed cautious optimism about favorite-son candidacies.
Harold G. Barr calls for renewal of civic work by honoring the old settlers and memorials. He notes two tributes a tablet listing names and a living pledge to continue the settlers’ mission. Rev George C. Fetter extends invitation to attendees.
In a two hour traffic check Troop 532 members Jerry Cox and Orva Craig are listed along with Troop 55 Dean Pontius John Newer Willard Ridgway Wayne Ridgway and Troop 58 Bill Bruce Bob Richard Tusher Buster Spence Richard Hovers Clifford Tattam and Clifton James Jr. observers note 1338 violations were recorded and a business man urges drivers to remember two words just Boy scouts who participated in the traffic check.
Misa Antonia Martinez of Arkansas City and Manfred Miles of Onaga wed Saturday at Lanferta Chapel with Rev Eawin Pree presiding. Royce Mann sang, Martha Myers played, and ushers Harry Lees and David Sommerville assisted. Out of town guests included Marion Martinez and others from Arkansas City and Onaga. the couple will live in Lawrence.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Wiley return from a two week visit to Rochester New York. Gilbert Sims from Davenport Iowa spends weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Ethan Sims. Eldon Willey and wife travel toTulsa Oklahoma for Spartan School of Aeronautics. Bill Hough and Clare J Colman finish a 7000 mile motor trip via southern route to Los Angeles north to San Francisco and Seattle. H A Saylor and wife complete a 6000 mile trip visiting Glacier Park Fort Bragg Steamboat Springs and Salt Lake City on return trip. Mrs C C Perkins returns from a month with daughter and Captain Gerard at Fort Bragg and in New York. Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson depart for Colorado. Eugene Miller and family move to 1340 Rhode Island Street after remodeling their home.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.