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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1948
Page
4
A column argues that civil liberties arise from a long arc of world history and human striving. It urges teaching world history alongside American history to instill appreciation for mankind, past sacrifices, and the costs of freedom, urging intelligent defense of liberty.
The article reports Soviet and satellite powers pushing Danube river control, turning its status from blue to red. It notes US prospects for influence may face brusque rejection while urging a square deal for all nations. It cites Andrei Vishineky on Balkan conferences and warns of regulatory flexibility impacting commerce on the Danube.
The recent congressional session produced few enacted measures and heightened tensions between President Truman and lawmakers. Analysts note housing and anti inflation bills failed, addressing symptoms rather than root causes, while Republicans push for personnel and policy changes nationwide ahead of elections.
Kansas state Democratic voters gave Randolph Carpenter strong support while Ewell Stewart failed to win party backing. Carpenter led with 47 256 votes to 37 209 for Stewart and the party split signals cross party repeal prospects as beer interests fret over potential state store sales and a nationwide trade overhaul.
President Truman faces resistance as opposition to the spy investigation blocks access to official records. Congress questions the delay while disclosures point to foreign underground activities in the United States. The administration aims to press for definite national security information amid a heated exchange.
Douglas county shows a stronger primary vote than two years ago with over 6,000 ballots cast while Franklin county records about 3,000, N e s o h o and D y c k s n counties around 2,700. The text notes rising civic participation and hints at broader national patterns with Virginia babysitters and a sizable U S payroll.
Kansas public welfare budgets grew from 33 million to 92 thousand dollars in 1949, a startling shift that ends the long trend of rising costs. The social welfare commission notes the 1949 total remains just under the previous year, though the figure signals a campaign year tempering public optimism.
Editorial argues that Sweden aims to keep armed posture and persuade Norway to join a Western bloc against Soviet expansion. It warns neutrality is untenable in a global ideological war, urges unity among democracies to counter communism and fifth column tactics.
Senator Capper of Kansas introduces a bill to create a public park and game refuge in the Admiralty Islands Alaska. The measure would authorize spending twenty thousand dollars annually to maintain the park.
A fragmented column echoes jokes about films and homes without mothers. It mocks archaic spellings Ye and ta terps. and jokes that an alibi proves you did not do what you did, so others think you didn’t do it.
Old Home Town notes announce Lucile Maye Dahlene’s engagement to Clarke Phillippi. Local social items list birthday honors for Harold Everest, visits by Mrs. Harold Standing of Hutchinson, formerly Lawrence, luncheon for Mrs. W C Ver now of Topeka, and a picnic supper for Dr and Mrs John Hess of Athena Ohio hosted by Mr and Mrs E L Darbin and Dr and Mrs Ray Q Brewster.
Twenty five years ago town column notes Chancilor E H Lindley asks parents to restrain from risky acts by their sons and to keep children at home. Lawrence residents plan a Friday South Park tribute to President Harding and his funeral. A birthday picnic honors Mrs Matie Armatron. Birth of Betty Jane August 7 to Mr and Mrs Charles Lanning. she is welcomed by former Myra Flory.
Forty years ago Harry Kemp wandered the third ward polling precinct when short a clerk the officials drafted him as assistant. He counted ballots all night and the next noon quit weary a wiser poet. Other notes mention relatives traveling to Oklahoma Colorado Springs Denver New Mexico and a smallpox case in North Lawrence. W E Wilson and Jeany moved into 727 Alabama Street.
Washington reports Elizabeth T. Bentley, once a Soviet agent, says she became an American communist and spy without knowing American history. She studied at Vassar and Columbia, yet later admitted ignorance of U.S. history and pledged to Moscow partly through emotion. Representative Hebert urges teaching American history in schools to foster informed citizenship, noting many colleges did not require it. The piece examines how lack of historical grounding can lead to emotional allegiance to radical movements.
A young bride-to-be asks if she should host a grand wedding despite modest finances. The writer argues against self indulgence and warns that extravagant plans burden the family and future husband. Emphasizes tasteful, simple alternatives that create lasting memories within budget.
Dear Miss E B C asks whether to wear mourning or white for an informal wedding. The adviser says brides should wear white and may discard mourning after the wedding, suggesting light colors like greys and pale shades.
Camp on for young sters of all ages and families seek a permanent photo record. Parents should be guided on capturing story telling shots as youths excel with cameras, meter readings and darkroom skills. A shooting script helps track all key points from canoes to tents, mess halls, sports fields, people and places for a lasting pictorial record.
A mixed list of crossword style clues and answers appears, featuring musical terms, body parts, animals, and abbreviations. Notable entries hint at Cuban city, Amelita Galli-Cay, Verdi references, and common prefixes, suggesting a themed word puzzle from a newspaper page.
Arthur Hess born April 14 1888 Coffey County died August 2 1968 Funeral services conducted by Dr Harvey G Mathis pallbearers named De Roy Hess Jr Lawrence Hess Glenn Hess Herman Hess John Hess Harold Hunt burial at Prairie View He was married twice first to Ida Mae Munyon 1906 seven children Opal Mae died in infancy Ida Mae died April later married Frances Smith in 1935 left six living children and a stepson Raymond Smith of Kansas City 13 grandchildren six sisters and five brothers listed from Independence Waverton and Topeka plus several in Waverly.
Local residents report visits from relatives and friends in Eudora and nearby towns. Charles Geratenberger Yensaul and family attend a Sunday evening gathering with Eisele and Scholantica families. Numerous travelers depart or arrive, including plans for Pearl Harbor transfer and visits to Merriam and Kaw Valley.
Radio listings for August evenings include KNBU KNBC WREN and WDAF time blocks with news weather and music segments. The notice mentions a family visit and social events including delegates to a Christian Youth conference at Grand Rapids and a church community update, plus a call to read the Journal-World classified page.
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