Faith as Substance and Evidence
A quotation fragment cites Hebrews 11 1 on faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen, linking it to a brief note on belief and assurance in Christian scripture.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1947
Page
4
A quotation fragment cites Hebrews 11 1 on faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen, linking it to a brief note on belief and assurance in Christian scripture.
The report describes Bulgaria executing Nikole Hetkov a peasant leader and opponent of the communist party. It notes Petkov's alleged plotting charges and U S concerns about a political murder amid the spread of communist rule. It warns that such executions threaten opposition parties in Czechoslovakia and neighboring states.
The piece reviews Allied Yugoslav tension over Trieste and prisoner demands, questions command decisions, and references Marshal Tito. It then shifts to college football talk in Kansas City, noting poor conditions masking team strengths and hype. It highlights Vanderbilt’s Fifth Avenue mansion sale and societal shifts regarding women's roles and communism under Budenz.
The Chanute Tribune argues that closing schools in extreme Kansas heat is indulgent and teaches children to avoid hardship. It notes pupils’ heat sensitivity and suggests P T A debate on better heat management. An air crew joined a transatlantic push button plane flight with little to do, possibly inspiring aviation ideas from the musicians’ union.
Washington staff for the Star Times compares US spending across eras. In 1929 Americans spent 600 million on food and 3.7 billion on government. By 1946 food outlay rose to 42.9 billion while federal payrolls reached about 2.7 million, fivefold higher than in 1929. The piece notes debates on relief funds and calls for policy action to aid America amid postwar concerns.
A garbled clip notes a four year old winner in a California baby contest and references watching judges. The piece mentions torrid weather and frustration with rain, hinting at a broadcasting error and a missed moment.
Analysis argues a Soviet veto threat could chill a proposed committee but would not fracture the UN. Observers note the body is already divided between the Soviet bloc and the rest, while Secretary General Lie urges East West reconciliation through negotiated compromise to sustain international peace.
A garbled notice from Chicago police hints at a desk change or misprint at a New York City station. Names and exact roles are unclear but reference to a Sergeant Doonan and two men Chester and Warren suggest a personnel shift noticed by few detectives.
The article notes Kansas City visits and social ties among locals. Mrs Henry J Meed and Miss Fort are highlighted as part of a family network. Several citizens like Miss Maude Albright, Miss Eva Russell, and Miss Kate Jewett are mentioned with hospital and back home ties, plus trips to Leavenworth and Florida.
Forty years ago Chancellor and Mrs. Frank Streag planned an informal reception for University faculty guests. Mrs. W. B. Brownell scheduled weekly talks, while remarks noted visitors Ames and a senator in town.
A harsh critique argues that US price and supply dynamics depend on export policies and domestic control. It warns that telling truth on costs is essential, criticizes OPA and New Deal voices, and urges clear sacrifice without politicized crusades.
Washington dispatch reports Robert N. Denham of the NLRB challenging the no contract clause as unfair labor practice under Taft Hartley. The ITU and Baltimore local face a complaint to be heard October 6 by a regional examiner in Baltimore. Edelman defends, saying no threat or coercion occurred. In the same item a Christmas gift story notes rent cuts by a landlord and a note on Douglas fir forest yields.
Reported plans for a private Westminster Abbey ceremony on November 20 for Jens of Princess FELth and Filip Mountbatten are scrapped as government limits and public mood curtail lavish fanfare. Rehearsals may occur, with limited crowds and disrupted traffic plans around Buckingham Palace and the Abbey.
Washington report notes teachers back in classrooms with higher salaries yet a persistent shortage. Emergency permits issued to sub standard teachers rise, rural pay lags behind urban schools, veterans rotate from colleges with aims other than teaching. Three reforms proposed include measured needs, selective certification, and higher standards.
The image of Wallace Beery seated on a doorstep, coat draped, drew a young woman’s pity as she glided inside for a CBS broadcast. The piece contrasts Beery’s weary pose with a note on 1945 highway surfacing, marking public works data.
Local Baldwin events include a wedding ceremony at the college cafe, a 50th anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs William Runyan, and youth and club activities. Notables in attendance include professors, alumni, and Rotary members from nearby cities. community groups plan meetings and readings through the week.
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