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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
1
Louis F Budenz testifies before a Senate committee detailing his membership in a Communist Cell and related activities. The testimony outlines links to communist groups and implications for national security during the period.
Testimony in the Lattimore case grew heated as Owen Lattimore and Rudolph Rudenz offered conflicting claims about Lattimore's communist affiliations. Senate investigators pressed both sides for documentary evidence of alleged Soviet influence while noting Lattimore’s ties to the Institute of Pacific Relations and previous associations. The hearing spotlighted charges of infiltration at the state department and raised questions about broader anti communism during the era.
David F Espenlaub a former Wyandotte county commissioner and Kansas Republican leader died today after a year of declining health. A long time Rosedale resident he ran an insurance business for twenty five years and served as county commissioner from 1924 to 1932 Survivors include his widow and twin sisters Mrs William Stimer Kansas City and Mrs Clyde Leavengood Lawrence.
A planned strike called by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen threatens to idle about 18 000 workers from four major rail lines. Spurred by long running wage and rank issues, the walkout could disrupt intercity service next Wednesday, with mediation efforts and a potential postponement if progress is seen.
Kansan veteran Edward Arn outlines policy aims in a campaign stop, stressing elementary and high school finance, farm product marketing, labor welfare, and state economic strength. He notes expected Republican gains in Senate and House, warns against prolonged national fundraising.
About 1,500 athletes from roughly 185 Kansas schools travel to Memorial Stadium for KU's Interscholastic Track and Field Meet with opening events beginning 1:15 pm. The weekend also features the Kansas Relays and the Mt Oread Engineering Exposition, with a parade and Queen of the Relays festivities Saturday.
An Eddie Albert production titled Human Beginning will be shown Saturday morning at the Community Building under the Lawrence-Dye County health department. The film features kindergarten children as the main performers and presents a family welcoming a new baby with reactions and care explanations for primary grade age children and their parents.
The 60 stock index falls to 76.1 as markets weaken with broad declines. Traders monitor economic signals and sector rotations amid uncertain prospects.
Three Lawrence tree spraying outfits are ready to combat elm worms next week. Marvin Selichnow and William Reed led two units. Chemtol spraying company operated by Hal Tinsley and Jack Evans joins the effort. City water department crews will treat all city trees while residents protect yard trees. Spraying last year took about three weeks. this year coverage could finish within 10 days. Dr. Wallace R. Brode spoke to chemistry students on molecular structure and dye absorption.
Heads H S Council Ball, a junior, was elected president of the Literay Memorial high school student council. Other officers named include vice president Richard Rutier, secretary Joan Leonhart, senior class rep Pat Davis, junior rep Marilyn LeSuer, with addresses noted for involved families.
President Truman announces a national program for a great campaign of truth to counter Soviet deceit and promote freedom. He urges ongoing cooperation from newspapers and outlines a strengthened informational effort abroad, stressing facts over partisan lines and criticizing propaganda. The speech, delivered at a Hotel Statler luncheon, underscores the media’s role in informing the public and world affairs. The piece also lists new and outgoing Future Farmers of America officers in the Jayhawk chapter, with names and positions.
Atchison Kan April 20. U B J Auffert 45 of Columbia was injured seriously unloading steel beams for a bridge when a cable broke and a beam fell striking his head and body. He is hospitalized in Horton with heat injuries scalp laceration and multiple bruises. Auffert is foreman for Krombiel Construction Co of Columbia.
The House Ways and Means Committee voted a 875000400 reduction in manufacturers excise taxes. It would repeat the levies on household cookstoves water heaters bulba and other items while keeping taxes on automobiles motorcycles trucks buses truck tractors parts accessories and tires. The tax take is over 2.5 billion annually and this marks the committee’s first direct action in three months on Truman’s overall 655 million excise cut proposal.
Thomas Steve Clinton of Overland Park, a University of Kansas medical student in a Baldwin doctor training program, was killed when his parked car on the tracks was struck by an MT freight train near Olathe. Authorities pursue details and await post mortem results.
President Truman signed a multi billion dollar housing bill providing incentives for low and moderate income families to buy homes. The measure expands federal housing programs by about 4 billion dollars and transfers 150 war built housing projects to local authorities. About 43 000 units are covered.
A recent order from the Postmaster General directs carrier reductions in daily residential deliveries. Lawrence officials plan to implement changes at once with a possible halt to one of the two daily deliveries. Residents react mildly, noting mail volume and timing may not be greatly affected.
Topeka reports scattered warnings as a warming trend continues but freezing is likely tonight across Kansas. Forecaster A D Robb predicts fair conditions through Friday with overnight lows 30 to 38 and highs near 70 to 75 next day.
In Salina Kansas on April 20 about three hundred water and sewage works operators and city officials from across the state gathered for the annual convention of the Kansas section of the American Water Works Association and Kansas Sewage Works Association. A special sewage plant operators session was held yesterday. The convention opened today with A B Mawdsley presiding. Officers will be elected tomorrow and a dinner closes the meeting tomorrow night.
Dr KE E Bayles professor of education at the University of Kansas will deliver the Honors Convocation address Friday morning at Washburn University in Topeka. He will discuss the development of democratic education in Japan. Bayles was on leave from KU last fall to serve as a civilian education consultant to the Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in Japan.
The University of Kansas marks fifty years of occupancy for Bailey Hall with events on Friday April 28 including a 4 PM lecture by Dr. Wendell W. Latimer and a dinner in the Memorial Union Kansas Room. A lecture on Astro Chemical Problems in Formation of the Earth will discuss hydrogen bomb energy and solar power.
William D B Wolfe superintendent of schools spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Eldridge hotel about the Cordley school construction timetable. He said architects have worked steadily and bids could come in by mid June with work finishing within a year or two. Wolfe noted budget limits and the need to use dependable finishes while comparing similar projects elsewhere.
Mrs Alyce McMichael of Minneapolis is named worthy grand matron and Herman D Kopper of Hutchinson as worthy grand patron at the Kansas Order of Eastern Star. Also named are associate grand patron Thomas H Finigan, associate grand patron Mrs Daily Force, and other officers. The lodge votes to return its 19th convention to Topeka.
Fragmentary weather data from March to May with scattered figures and times. Includes temperatures, wind, and pressure readings, some garbled dates and locations. Details incomplete, uncertain, and require clarification for full interpretation.
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