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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
4
A damaged clipping records a religious quote from Psalms 34:6 and a date line indicating publication in a Kansas newspaper. The fragment mentions the Associated Press and public circulation, with markings suggesting a 1579 act and auditor references.
Kansas corn growers face a potential surplus as policy debates about abundance clash with realities of climate and crop timing. The Emporia Gazette notes last year’s bumper harvest owed to favorable weather and suggests continued high yields depend on favorable conditions beyond government influence.
Secretary Acheson defended the Presidents arms aid bill in committee shearing but reluctantly agreed to consider changes. He warned the bill could arm any nation the President deems necessary and noted opposition from Senator Vandenberg and others who favor wider adviser involvement. The piece argues decisions on arming foreign nations should involve advice and consent and broad discussion to protect national safety.
The Leavenworth Times argues young people should stay in the West to find opportunity. It cites U S Census figures showing most land and natural resources are in the West but population remains low, urging risk takers to move where room and undeveloped resources abound.
Striking longshoremen claim the islands are ruled by five families. Reputable island organizations dispute the claim, saying it diverts attention from the real issue. The debate centers on whether Berohies Wists to Seeho can free the economy and local lives from union dominance.
Note on cramped Congress conditions during renovation with lobbyists barred from the Ways and Means room while bees like chatter fills corridors. Also brief items on Chinese aid prospects, Lawrence anti fly campaign, relief loan liens, and Senator Byrd's Virginia primary strength.
In 16 years Republicans have used a metoo strategy to secure second place by backing New Dealers Fair Dealers and Deficit Spenders then criticizing anew. Some Republicans and independents want a 1950 1952 challenge to left wing crackpotism and a strong stand against police state social service state and super state.
A Traveler note questions the burden of a proposed socialized medicine regime, comparing it to a one inch government ad that required nine pages of forms filled on both sides. The comment reflects concern over prescriptions for aspirin under such a system.
A letter to the Journal World celebrates City Hospital as a prized asset with a skilled staff and urges donations for new furnishings. The author calls for uniform contributions from organizations and churches and says funds should be handled by the superintendent and Chief of Staff Frances B. Means.
Gen MacArthur notes the Zaibatsu as Japan's core economic giants. The Mitsui and Mitsubishi networks controlled banking, heavy industry, and big business, influencing politics, military policy, and wartime finance. Their interwar dominance helped mobilize resources and sustain regime power.
Raymond C. Laessig was elected commander of Dorsey-Liberty Post No 14 American Legion, succeeding D J Richardson. Anna Torneden of Linwood announces engagement of daughter Selma Louise to Frank G Henik. Mr and Mrs Curtis Diedrich of Eudora announce birth of a daughter. Mr and Mrs John Bunn vacation to relatives at Preston. Caroline Wolters reports trip to national condition of Business and Professional Women at local club meeting.
Georgianna Richardson married Alfred J. Graves of Tulsa Oklahoma Sunday afternoon at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs W C Rich. Miss Lucy Heathman of Wichita attended as a guest.
Forty years ago Taylor Petefish and Miss Katie Miller wed in Kansas City. An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. El is ill from insect poisoning while visiting Holton. A woman was struck by lightning at the Hiatt home in Lecompton, knocking five people unconscious. Gustafson returned to visiting city.
President Truman said excise taxes cannot be repealed before the next Congress session due to needed research by Senate and House tax committees and the treasury department. Congressional leaders echoed the view, noting revenue loss is uncertain if excise taxes are repealed.
Washington story notes that several Republican senators from Michigan and other states debated privately whether to support or oppose pursuing Attorney General Tom Clark for a potential Supreme Court seat. Taft indicated the policy committee discussed the issue in a closed session.
Barbs by Hal Cochran presents witty lines about Portugal's heat reaching 158 degrees and the high count of trotting horses. The piece jests on rocking horses on tracks and living room windows, and quips about breezes and a politics loving clock in Oklahoma from 1892.
A cryptic list appears to mix clues and phrases such as a dog from Australia and a reference to Therese. The text includes scattered terms like Indian weight and a biblical country, yielding an indistinct mosaic of words.
Washington Aug 4 Opponents of Guy G Gabrielson name Axel J Beck of South Dakota as a challenger for the Republican national chair. Beck, a farmer-lawyer, trails Gabrielson who commands strong support as the test vote nears. Scott warned Republicans to end quarreling or risk the party’s decline.
A dense listing of radio programs across Kansas City stations WDAF KMBC KCMO KMBC WREN and others for Thursday August 4 detailing time slots from 6 am to 11 pm. Shows include Supper Club Dragnet News broadcasts The Lone Ranger Bing Crosby Burns of variety programs crime photographer and The World Tonight among many music and talk slots with local host names and program titles.
Wichita city officials urge directing proceeds from $7,000 worth of confiscated liquor to the police pension fund citing risk taken by officers in seizing the material. Current law would send the money to county school funds, so the city plans to retain the liquor until the 1981 legislature changes the law.
President Truman signed legislation creating 27 new federal judgeships including an extra district seat for Kansas and a new circuit judgeship in the tenth district covering Kansas Oklahoma Wyoming Utah Colorado and New Mexico. The note on Platinum compares it to unripe gold once tossed back into streams by early South American Indians.
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