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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1950

Page

4

Dangerous Farm Proposal Causes Public Stir in J World

A satirical editorial mocks a Brannan plan to compensate farmers with government backing. The piece warns about government overreach and wartime mood, noting critics fear compulsory support could extend to other groups. The column preserves a cautious, tongue in cheek tone about looming policy.

Brannan Addity Sal Uncle Sam Anne Kane Great Britain Jourtal Tows Mate

New Schools Precent L etter Wiiler In Dawentee

The letter lists delays and public frustration over postwar construction and public buildings. Officials struggle to secure funds and progress amid lingering industry challenges. Affected areas include Lawrence and Vermont, with references to new routes and revised programs amid slow approvals.

Dawentee Sebjert Lennon Lawrence Teeiderts Fixhth Vermont Aither Tod Bett Dnevre Uuter

Postmaster General Plan Aims to Speed Mail Delivery

A derailed OCR note outlines a proposal by the postmaster general to cut delays in mail service. It suggests legislative changes and commissions to modernize the postal system and improve efficiency while avoiding political pushback. The document references routine processes and potential restructuring without specific dates or names.

Dim Farley

New Field Beckons Die Rancur City

A garbled report discusses a shift toward a new profession with college graduates entering the labor market. It highlights the rise of replacement practices and growing awareness among industrial executives of modern economic threats and opportunities for new pathways in work.

Kranean Gether Rew College Kelly Tay Rew

Fragmented text on investigation and administration

garbled OCR passage hints at an investigation and administration handling but specifics are unclear. The fragment mentions a senator figure and possible final report alignment with an administration, without coherent names, dates, or locations.

Texas Big News Sparks Tumult and Tragedy

A dramatic Texas incident centers on a prominent editor's daughter and a confrontation at a ranch watched by a sheriff. A lumber company owner and medical staff are caught in a chaotic sequence as a fire devastates facilities and a crucial emergency operation unfolds. Hospitals report multiple injuries.

Herall Texas API Bate

Political turmoil and deaths shadow late 20th century unrest

Reported moves by Prendyrt Trarcan and Secretary Edheson to mobilize amid turmoil spark fears of political violence. In Russia, 15 admirals and generals have died in a presumed purge as succession plans stir within Viet circles. Washington and Moscow exchange notes as Dean Frank offers production and supply counsel amid an ongoing emergency.

West Beart Garioue Imea Washington Dean Frank

No Appeasement In This Note Review Of British Politics

Cripps defends austerity amid postwar budget talk. Conservatives applaud. Cripps viewed as key wartime financial brain, seen as demystifying socialist nationalization debates. He stresses prudent spending and middle class tax measures while Winston Churchill’s postwar cabinet era is recalled.

Feammons Ted Sue Vdea Bret Sowarda Socialista Stafford Cripps Cripps Aid Churchill House of Commons

Local notices and personnel moves reported in brief

Sanderson joins the county board after Curtis tests. Ken s ay Relay meet results and Cornell College faculty additions noted. Paul Stoner to give senior violin recital at the University of Iowa. The Moreau family names their newborn Frederick James Jr. plus a birthday update on George Carter and city official changes.

AM. Sanderson Curtis Othe Sdeath Chris Gon Cunningham Kensay Cornell College Mr. Vernon Iowa Paul Stoner University Symphony Orchestra Tan Frederick J. Moreau Frederick James, Jr

Local Social Notes From Welcome District Visiters

Mrs. Charles Kinnamon hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering for her visiting sister Mrs. Courtney Dodd of Farsong. E L Brown and Ruth Brown of Fairview joined a dinner honoring Miss Hazel Shirar and Burton Brown birthdays. Welcome district residents and Lawrence visitors included George Pardee Elmer Breckenridge Charles Cooper Joe Wagner and families W R Haighn family Charles Southard family and others.

Charles Kinnamon Courtney Dodd Farsong E. L. Brown Ruth Brown Fairview Hazel Shirar Burton Brown Lawrence George Pardee Elmer Breckenridge Charles Cooper Joe Wagner Ellen Ida W. R. Haighn Flora Ads Charles Southards Lewis Ser Dire Henry Seela

Forty Years Ago at Lawrence High and Local Theatre News

The 1909 year end recalls a potential trophy loss for Lawrence High. DAR seeks damages from Kansas City costumer Lieben over vermin infected costumes for their play The Red Coat. The KA senior play cast includes Ralph Spotts Carl Eddy Vale Nance Ha Rogers Roy Dietrich Earl Miller Art Seddon Ralph Hemenway Lin Hopkins Peer Stuckey Lauring Shaw Maude Brown Mary Johnston Gretchen Rankin. C Sgroull sails for Houston and the Gulf. Patti Hiatt will visit Kansas City to see Maude Adams in What Every Woman Knows. Anna Wight hosted winners at a Camera Club event for Printing Pictures to Gem Bichromate. W N Mundell and family move to 1346 12 Tennessee street. Mrs S Gilmore leaves Denver.

Lawrence High School Daughters of the American Revolution Lieben Kansas City K. A Ralph Spotts Carl Eddy Vale Nance Ha Rogers Roy Dietrich Earl Miller Art Seddon Ralph Hemenway Lin Hopkins Peer Stuckey Lauring Shaw Maude Brown Mary Johnston Gretchen Rankin C. Sgroull Houston Gulf of Mexico Patti Hiatt Maude Adams Krows Anna Wight Camera Club Gam Bichromate W. N. Mundell Tennessee Street S. Gilmore Denver

Fires Ravage Maryland Forests Across Acres

Two more wood and brush fires burned in Maryland yesterday, bringing this spring's toll to about 1 500 acres of wind dried woodland. Fire spread near Havtiity houses but was stopped before inflicting damage, while Montgomery County saw multiple small blazes and one 80 acre fire. Forest officials cite tinder dry conditions and careless ignition as causes.

Baltimore Maryland Giostuto Mintgomery Columbia Jara Forestera Ste

Joy of Scholarship Gift Brings Tragic End

Ellen Virginia Brooks aged 11 in Baltimore collapsed after learning she won a Mount St. Agnes scholarship. She died en route to hospital as classmates from St. Gregorys attended her funeral. In Oklahoma City See Roberts 75 a longtime political figure and secretary of state office veteran Graves Leeper died after four decades in state politics.

Baltimore St. Gregory's Parochial Ellen Virginia Brooks Mount St. Agnes’ Academy Ellen St. Gregory's Oklahoma City Roberts Oklahomas Graves Leeper Secretary of State

Connally backs nonpartisan foreign policy for world peace

Senator Connally called in May for a nonpartisan foreign policy to lift the world peace cause above party. He urged cooperation with Truman on foreign affairs as Republican leaders signaled willingness to consult and support bipartisan efforts. Roy E. Cole, 64, Studebaker designer of the Champion and the "weasel" amphibious carrier, died in South Bend, Indiana.

Washington Senator Connally D.-Tex Senate Eran Senate Forman Relatima Waity Connally Connalle G.O.P Truman Taft R.chinald Republican Senate Policy Committee Hridees Bridare South Bend Ind Roy EF. Cole Studebaker

Election results at K A All Student body president race

At yesterday's election the All Student president race ended with Wilma Shore receiving 322 votes and Cline 1822 votes out of 2348 total. William Schaake was elected president of the student fund and constitution amendment passage would limit council seating to elected representatives.

Wilma Shore Cline Tea Shore William Schaake Liberty Memoirs Rightchool Japhawker Wee Amers Nartissa Pachacamac-N.o.w Da'e EH Pat Gaudenshire Marcia Hern Pavhneat Wis Ueten Georgie Ginther Pachatamuc Masine Hole Noh-Partins Aml Choi Bayhoramae-X. OO Elwa Joti Amberg Femmine Rosa Vires Warott Ascmondson Mes Retary Hetty Dig Whee Eta William Schanke Jerar Uteshy Vernon Saullo Nevres Hary Sammy Debnaen Karen Wall Phillie Owen Marilyn Oloventary Billy Tol

English Author Piew Woobridge Career Snapshot

English author Piew Woobridge, active around April 20, is noted for Warwick Peony, a 3% aired work at his home. Peeve wrote numerous novels including titles with playful spellings, such as Bon Roper's Raw Sold Wine and New.

Woobridge Warwick Peony Tate Peeve Bon Roper

Barbs by Bal Cochran on golf season fashion and spring checks

The column notes golf season and a trend toward single focus for many women, while spring fashion brings wide popularity of checks in women's clothing as couples navigate the season.

Bal Cochran

Missing Husband Divides Kentucky Woman Across Divorce

A Kentucky woman seeks divorce after her husband has been missing for 26 years. The case highlights long waiting periods and the emotional toll on families awaiting resolution.

Watch Dog Watches as Master Robbed of $50

A report from Washington on April 1 describes a dog watching its owner when a theft occurred of $50. The incident involved a Labrador reviewer and a Sologram dealer identified as Markie. A customer arrived shortly after, and the four terriers reportedly threatened to attack the buyer.

Washington Apr Micha Labrador Epenaire Haitoul Sologram Roepe “Markie Agg Watchdue Winkoe

Lemtabor hosts a weekend of church and garden events

Residents gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church and nearby gardens for a weekend of social and civic activities. Guests included Mrs Mire Harent Morley and Mrs Anna Strobel among local attendees. The program featured a garden show, a charity sale, and a meeting of the Kaw Valley Association of Gardens with speakers and refreshments.

Morley Walter Mires DeWort Santer Pyrite Walker Mattie Epee Lebun Witte Hornion Mr. Gabrh Tee Felton Terenee Kaw Valley Trinity Anna Strobel Mra Daley Amore Anna Vines Tena Mra Max Admits Florence Chon Hertha Heachel Uyden

Radio Programs and Crime Photographer Featured in Era Schedule

A fragmentary radio schedule lists programs and hosts including Crime Photographer and The Rehearsal in a mix of show titles and notes. References to theatre segments, financials, and various performers appear amid scattered lines, indicating a turbulent, varied broadcast slate.

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