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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
4
A fragment from a 1973 page shows a religious-tinged poem or scripture excerpt titled Work of the God with a line The earth bring forth. The item appears in a Thursday newspaper column, dated April 13, with reference to Associated Press content and republication notes.
Welfare officials confront tight budgets as 14 categories are reduced to curb spending. Douglas County reports 44 cents of every dollar goes to welfare, highlighting persistent cost burdens. Some counties require work for relief, creating programs to curb demand and test employable recipients.
The Baltic affair widens during a search for an Aver Jean plane missing in the area. Beessian protests in Washington accuse an American base near Laryiin territory of firing upon a Soviet interceptor and reappearing closer to Baltic shores. Officials in Washington attempt to determine what actually happened as Cold War tensions heat up.
The article discusses dangers of corn pickers and warns farmers about overestimating speed over safety. Dr. Michael Mason of Chicago stresses need for formal safety education. It notes many injuries from grinding, rutting, and sawing machinery and urges proper training and adherence to procedures.
Weather and crime brief items surface in several papers. A Hays News note recalls a farmer harmed by a windstorm while seeking water. The Omaha World-Herald comments on Binaggio quitting and gambling’s supposed lure for towns. The Kan Kansan profiles Louis F. Padene, former Daily Workers leader, describing mixed memories and miscues.
In a Washington hearing on an eight million dollar aid plan for Hopi and Navajo tribes, Hopi Sun clan leader Dan Katchangra urged the opposite of more funds. He stated the Hopi could take care of themselves, prompting swift commentary on Washington politics and progressives predicting future aid battles and continued pressures on government programs.
Industrialist Vivien Kellems pursues the Republican bid for U S senator from Connecticut. She refuses to work for the government for nothing and proposes that employees remit taxes to the IRS, challenging regulation and tax collection norms. Her campaign aims to gain attention and oppose broader government controls.
The article discusses a 1.6 billion dollar year for a large corporation with light turbines and other ventures. It notes government taxes near 27 million more than corporate profit, earnings per share of stock at 4.98, dividends at 2.50, and argues profits are reinvested for plant and working capital rather than owner payouts.
A reader criticizes spring cleaning neglect in downtown Wichita with Seventh and Connecticut streets corner. The writer laments a vacant lot filled with whiskey bottles beer cans and litter, calling it a disgrace to the city.
An Irish family fights foreclosure in St Louis as a community drive boosts funds to save their home. The effort, sparked by Ware Feuchardt and aided by local residents, reaches a turning point when a final grocery-store pledge tips the balance. Riley can post bond to delay sale, with promissory notes offered to unspecified donors.
The article recalls Marshal Cakmak, key Turkish commander, and the Gallipoli defense. It notes his role in World War I campaigns, the disputed outcome of the Dardanelles, and a wartime account by Captain George Schreiner. It reflects on how different choices might have shortened the war by a year or two.
Stephen S Jackson arrived in Hollywood to begin on the spot investigation of Hollywood morals for a congressional committee. He flew in from Washington and was greeted by his daughter Martha Ann who has studied in Pasadena since October. Jackson serves as technical consultant to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee and hopes for meaningful action for the motion picture industry.
Pinckney School teachers entertained at Myers Hall by pupils Marilyn Barr June Semple Virginia Hawkins and Nancy Jewell hosted a Junior High friends party with Rosemary Gainer Wanda Rutler Marilyn Riggs Kim McClanahan Jerre Lyons Jane Williams Sally Rowe Mary Fraser Roger Ewing Maurice Martin Charles Oehrie Kenneth Oshrie Elger Talley Lowell Bailey Gus Lindquist Jimmy Mason Leo Hannon and Phil Stockton among attendees Kenneth and Jerry Lindenberger hosted a dance for high school friends at the Country Club. Mrs Ele Stangbury’s illness improving at daughter’s home. Mr and Mrs John Unger celebrated 40th wedding anniversary with family dinner. Mrs Irah Barrett entertained Easter visitors with tea at her parents’ home. Anabel Fowler born to Mr and Mrs W J Keeler. A L Fowler and Addie Fowler visited Kansas City. University seramograph noted earthquake reading. A display of £50 in gold at Weaver’s store offered as church votes with prize money for top church. University football to play an exhibition under revised rules Friday. County farm plans discussed as potential poorhouse site. Cards night for 35 with prizes won by E Lawrence and Elem Kennedy. Miss Katherine Pfeiffer returned to Marans City. Miss Alice Roche en route to Kansas City for Hyde fare. Clifton Devereaux of New York noted.
Mireya Orguidi, 22, fled Bolivia to avoid an arranged marriage to a much older man. In Tulsa she sought permission to extend her six month visitor visa and stay while possibly entering the University of Tulsa on a student visa. She fears returning home would force a marriage to a man she does not love.
Lyon county reports a new oil well near seven miles northwest of Emporia with an unofficial yield of 20 to 26 barrels per day. The well sits on W T Ball acreage in section 23, township 18, range LOE, and is accompanied by an earlier nearby well that produced 20 barrels per hour on a Top Elk to Iola. Meanwhile Tola hosts Iola Elks 50th anniversary with Emmett T. Anderson of Tacoma as grand exalted ruler visiting April 2022, initiating 10 candidates April 20 in remodeled lodge space.
Washington reports Texas farm cash receipts for January and February rose 72 percent to 296,440,000, leading states in increase. Iowa topped total income at 77,078,000, with Illinois, California and Minnesota following. Nebraska and Kansas also strong, while Florida rose about 40 percent to 91,632,000.
The state executive committee nominated 105 Future Farmers of America members for the State Farmer degree, with two from Liberty Memorial High School's Hawk chapter among the honorees. Final action on nominations occurs at the Manhattan convention May 1 to 2. travel and duties for award recipients are outlined. Separately, bids to fix miscel farm structures for the Hulah reservoir were invited in Tulsa. reports also note clashes in central Luzon where 79 Hukbalahap and two constabulary were killed.
Washington reports the final selection of an unknown U S serviceman from among six candidates will take place at Independence Hall Philadelphia on May 26. The chosen body, from among 8 000 unidentifiable American dead, will join the Unknown Soldier of World War I in the Capitol rotunda before interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day May 30.
In Mississippi rural areas pregnant women reportedly eat dirt and starch as pica. James Ferris and Nath Keaton from Jackson note widespread practice. 1918 study of 361 women in 11 counties cites 22 percent dirt use and 39 percent starch craving among economically deprived groups including Black women.
A Morrisville New York school called CARBS faced a two day holiday as buses could not navigate the mud. A judge proposes brain examinations for speeders, while a warning about secrets and gossip appears in local voices.
Readable lines show a fragmented schedule with names like Carmen Caveilere Guy Lombards and Arthur Gifrey Le. Mentions include a parade on April 14, a breakfast club at 3, and a livestock market. Entities include WREN KMUC KMEC and television programs like Dragnet and Ballroom Echoes.
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