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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1950

Page

3

U S Businessmen Eye Census Drive

New York officials report businessmen are split on census accuracy as the government plans to interview every fifth household about family income. Dr McFall questions accuracy, especially in cities, while Dr Reed of J Walter Thompson sees rich market data across geographies, noting misclassification of suburban and urban residents.

New York Moses Growig Meet Industries Gex Sam House of Representatives Robert J. McFall Bureau of the Tenms New York State Vergil D. Reed J. Walter Thompson, Co McFall Tr. Reed Census Bureau i

Mapping urban fringes and standard metropolitan areas

Dr Reed argues census changes map urban fringes around cities of 60 000 or more and define standard metropolitan areas as county groups. He says reporting income data for these areas helps business planning and market analysis by treating counties as usable units for sales and territory layouts.

UF Bas Bureau

Platform Aims of Congressional Republicans in November

Washington April 4 Republicans outline a nine point platform for the November elections. They pledge tax cuts, a balanced budget, reduction of waste, and an anti communism stance. They promise fair farm prices with rice supports, conservation, electrification, rural issues, and fair Taft-Hartley enforcement. They advocate a broad social security plan preserving opportunity, protection of veterans and minorities, and a united foreign policy supporting world trade without harming living standards. They aim to safeguard liberty against socialism and curb excessive labor and management power.

Washington Hoover Commission

Three Teenagers to Die For Berlin Reign of Terror

In the Soviet sector of Berlin a court sentenced teenage gang leader Werner Gradow and three companions to death for a reign of terror. Prosecutors tied the band to two murders, an attempted slaying, and 21 armed robberies. Co-defendants Kurt Gaebler Gerhard Rognach and Franz Redzinski also received death sentences. Gladow’s mother Lucie was given 15 years in prison.

Berlin Werner Gradow al Capone Kurt Gaebler Gerhard Rognach Franz

Earth tremor injures dozens in Livorno Italy

Dozens of frightened residents fled as a sharp quake jolted Livorno on April 4. Local reports say more than three people were injured when buildings trembled and debris fell, sending residents scrambling to safety during the night.

Livorno Leghorns Italy Iast

FARM PERSONALITIES IN LAWRENCE AREA HIGHLIGHT TOPPING FAMILY

The Lawrence area profile features Topping, a 240 acre farmer five miles west of the city, praised for soil conservation and brome grass seed leadership. He expanded to grow certified grain and oats, serves on Kansas agricultural bodies, and maintains a lifetime farming legacy dating to 1870. His wife Kathleen O’Brien and their three daughters and son James reinforce farm life ties to Lawrence and region.

Lawrence Topping Toppine Han Kansas Agricultural Council On Education and Research Ele The Grange Kathleen O'Brien Eouple Vn Mary EB. Best Alabama Street Jane W. Combest Bat Isng Sarah McClure Lecompton James RB. Topping Cahoma Kanwaka Brackett Toppin Kansasity Kansas State College Manhattan

Jayhawk 4 H ensemble topeka district festival entry

The Jayhawk 4 H instrumental ensemble qualified for the district 4 H festival in Topeka on April 1 after winning first place at the five county sub district festival in Perry on Saturday. Members include Yvonne Robb and Husted on Cello and Violin, Norman Wilson, Recelyn Roney on piano, with songs Largo and Dreaming. Other Douglas county groups at Perry earned ratings across vocal and demonstration events, including Cottonwood vocal ensemble Meadowlark chorus and Lone Star in various placements.

Jayhawk Topeka Perry Yvonne Robb Donald Roth Ec Husted Clyde Husted Norman Wilson S$. Wilson New York Piastr Recelyn Roney Roland Roney Largo List Dreaming Douglas County Kanwakea Mode Imyra Cottonwood Meadowlark Lone Star

178 Claims At KSES FISD Honest Man

178 unemployment claims were filed through the local Kansas state employment service week. Of that total 167 were continued claims. Johns said 69 people were placed through the employment office eight men and 20 women. There are 16 job openings on record including stenographer waitress clerk stenographer operator and road dispenser. Mount Vernon Washington April 4 19S. Skagit county auditor office employees pleased with honesty of a former county resident who sent a new check to Thomas B. Kelinger in Corpus Christi. An earlier uncashed refund check for 1400.75 instead of 75 cents was sent.

Kansas State Employment Service Walter Johns Johns Mount Vernon Wash Skarit County

Nostalgic View Of Large Families And Large Houses

A reflective piece contrasts sprawling historic homes with compact modern housing in New York. It recalls architecture, family life, and social shifts, noting quieter privacy lost to denser suburbs and newer beehive style living. The essay laments changes while acknowledging progress, with local notices about residents and officials appended.

New York Jook

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