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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1950
Page
8
A fragmented political scene shows the McKissick faction moving toward an independent path. Insiders suggest fractures widen as factions clash over leadership and strategy, signaling potential new alignment ahead.
New York April 15 1974 National doughnut week begins today and Bert Newnes the publicity man who sparked the idea recalls it as the first food week. He notes doughnut sales and related treats drive a large year round market and that the concept has inspired other themed weeks. The piece blends playful tone with historical origin and current marketing impact.
Kansas relay fans expect a dramatic 100 yard dash showdown as top sprinters from Yale, Michigan Normal, and other colleges prepare for a marquee event at the TM city relay carnival. Notables like Tommy Guinn and Harvie Ward are cited amid a collage of college athletic chatter and scattered results from recent track and golf action.
A wave of contempt actions looms as Hawaii’s constitutional convention probes the House committee’s right to question witnesses about communism. G Silva and several others refuse to testify, with the committee inviting them back after a secret session. Reporters note Silva’s claim of perjured testimony by witnesses.
Homer W Greenway, a Kansas City truck driver, received a letter from Wong who served in China during the war. Wong says Shanghai’s labor welfare improved under the new government after the Reds seized control, with little destruction during liberation and some damage from Chiang Kai-shek raids. He wishes to keep friendship and will resume correspondence.
Tokyo reports a bet over a lit cigarette dropping into a gasoline container sparked a $4,000,000 blaze that destroyed most of Atami’s business district. A workman filling a gasoline container bet that the cigarette would ignite it. another dropped the cigarette causing the disaster. Over 200 injured, 19 critical. about 1,500 houses destroyed. 35,000 city wiped out. The bettor is in jail. the other in hospital.
Fredonia and Leon swept five events to claim track titles at a regional meet. The meet featured students across multiple schools with standout performances in sprints and field events.
In a rough opener, Touster and Calo lead buffs as Ape 1 1 1 and a strong seventh inning push victory. Von Hevalen’s Meerut Singh contributes in the eighth inning with a double after Coloradeta Tol Manive’s seven hitless pitches. Abatata Niwa Albey and A itips provide remaining offense.
Athlete director Jun Apr said Wade Walker would be offered the job as a line coach at Maryland College Park. He noted Walker’s professional experience and potential value to the program. Tatum indicated plans to contact Walker today to discuss terms amid speculation of an Oklahoma connection.
In a shaky ballgame yesterday Kansas Vegies failed to muster more than four hits as COWPOKES won 3 to 0. Mat Oklahoma AS and M led with three hits while K-State setters held off the offense. Ringer contributed a two fielding error. The Ags prepare to play again today.
Me Seelye will be basket and assistant football coach at Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson Kansas. He previously served as an assistant coach at Topeka High School for two years.
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