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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1950
Page
5
Seattle writer Hal Boyle records a satirical look at western travel in 1950. The column pokes fun at pioneers, air travel, prohibition repeal era icons, and the airline cocktail lounge system allowed across Northwest routes. It notes pilots, passengers, and states grappling with liquor laws.
Washington reports the nations one teacher schools are vanishing at about 12 per day over 30 years. The Education Office says 75,000 operate, teaching roughly one twelfth of all teachers and about 1.5 million students. Nine states hold most remaining schools in the Midwest and Plains. while some eastern areas have nearly vanished.
Extension plant pathologist Claude King of Kansas State reports a mosaic virus outbreak turning wheat yellow across a wide northeastern Kansas area including Douge county. He notes yellow streaks on leaves, spread by green aphids feeding on infected plants. ground soil not a reservoir, eradication of the green bugs is the only known control.
Fort Scott widow Matilda Tabet 52 correctly identified the mystery tune on Stop The Music. She won $600 cash, fur coats, a $1000 charge account, living room set, a television, a $1500 wardrobe, and 1000 bars of soap wrapped in a declaration. She is mother to two married daughters.
Fragmentary text notes coaches at Iola Wichita on Apr 24 and a basketball captain from the University of Wichita area. It mentions Will becoming head basketball host at Joliet/Julia College next fall and Newton High School graduate Toews who lettered at Kansas State College before arriving there. It also references Alexander the Great in the fourth century B C.
The Journal-World notes BYU in Provo Utah traces its roots to Brigham Young who founded the institution in the 19th century, originating as an academy established by the Mormon Church leader.
A chaotic recount centers on Foschino and Diamond amid a rescue of a two year old girl. Witnesses back Foschino while the parents William and Ruth Meyer praise the effort. The couple defends their original report and no laws were broken.
Secretary of Labor Tobin outlined a nationwide education program on industrial accidents. The plan uses news columns and locally sponsored ads timed to Tobin’s meeting with the President's conference on industrial safety to be held here.
The city offers surplus brick to households willing to build incinerators and have the water department deliver bricks to their yard. Health officials warn about proper waste disposal and open garage cans, noting ordinances and fines up to 100 dollars for violations. The health department reports many outdoor toilets and urges proper trash containment and coordinated curbside pickup. Traffic court records show 14 overparking fines, 3 restricted parking fines, and 1 wrong parking fine.
Eyville Jayceen Head Coffeyville Ki Ape announces Kistler as the new Coffeyville Junior Chamber of Commerce president succeeding WB Kloehr. Gras and oil distributor Hil Kistler leads in local civic roles.
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