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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
4
The piece notes Kansas shows overall strength versus other states but reports rising traffic deaths from the postwar period. It compares Kansas unfavorably with states where accident prevention programs reduced fatalities, while nationwide deaths fell slightly. It urges focusing on immediate tasks over distant dreams.
AP analysis argues Russia seeks peace mainly to avoid direct war while prepared for conflict in Europe. It notes Moscow could sweep to the English Channel with its forces, questions Western balance of power, and observes Soviet aid to Korea while others fight. The piece concludes Russia likely wants peace for itself under current tensions.
Chicago L1 Cities seek new money routes beyond property tax. The International City Managers Association cites recent examples. Bristol Virginia enacts two percent sales tax. Phoenix Arizona adopts a $200 annual license for private clubs that dispenses. Eugene Oregon imposes a three percent tax on water tickets and other admissions.
A dense listing of radio programs and time slots across KMBC KCMO WDAF WREN and related stations including One Man's Family The Lone Ranger Mr Chameleon Texas Rangers Arthur Godfrey imprecise times and show names such as The Breakfast Club Quick and Dead Counterspy and Duffy's Tavern. The schedule cites multiple anchors hosts and program blocks with scattered names like Ann Murray Lorenzo Jones and Allen Franklin.
Ottawa officials plan to hire replacement workers after declaring a settlement with strikers unlikely. Union members insist the jobs belong to those on the payroll, while residents demand reliable electrical service and an orderly end to the dispute.
Trygve Lie’s annual U N report casts a grim view of prospects for peace, warning that only unparalleled statesmanship could dispel the gloom. He notes no current source of such leadership, and recalls earlier San Francisco doubts about the United Nations’ security role amid ongoing uncertainties.
From Peru comes word that Mt. Yerepaja, once deemed the un climbable, has been scaled by two Harvard students. The ascent was bitter and may cost one climber his feet from freezing, but the pair earned a Harvard first. The piece notes the institution's longtime link to heights and contrasts it with broader musings on ambition, politics, and international affairs.
Thirty five women from three counties head to the Mother's Vacation Camp near the state lake at Tonganoxie for pure recreation sponsored by the Farm Bureau 4 H and Future Farmers. My and Mrs George T L Adams announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Herbert Herierger. Various local residents plan visits and family gatherings asSociety notes and upcoming weddings fill the community gossip.
A Kansas hopeful, a Tennerat, is described as extremely optimistic while a Democratic rival remains pessimistic and must justify his decision to run. The Pittsburg Headlight notes the contrasting attitudes as the race unfolds locally.
A magazine piece reviews the withholding tax idea by Tedis leavers and Mr Ruml, praising it as a financial genius for the treasury yet noting drawbacks. It argues the tax hides true costs from workers and would push individuals to settle taxes directly, increasing government economy.
The 8,250 ton freighter American Planter struck a mine in the North Sea while en route from Hamburg to Dunkerque and is being towed to Bremerhaven. No casualties reported. United States Lines will investigate the accident upon arrival at port. The ship departed New York July 26 and normally carries a crew of about 50 with no passengers aboard.
Sol Lesser directs Lex Barker home from Africa after authentic location shoot in Kenya Uganda and Tanganyika. A 25 member unit moved 125 miles north of Nairobi into dense jungle near Mt. Kenya with 12 native drivers 41 porters and an interpreter. Warriors from Masai tribe aided in war sequences while Wakamba dancers performed tribal ceremonies and native hunts supplied food.
The Severance county GOP central committee unanimously elected C. J. Mayer as county chairman, positioning him for the state chairmanship at the upcoming party council sessions in Tope. Mayer, a former Irgishetor and state tax commission member, led Edward Fo Arn’s successful gubernatorial campaign and was Arns choice for the state post.
Kansas University professor Allan C. Thomas, after attending the American Society of Landscape Architects meeting in Los Angeles, urges treating house and landscape as a unified design. He notes climate and plant material limits, but argues public education will foster acceptance of modern, functional exterior design integrated with architecture.
A compact listing of crossword entries with across and down clues. Includes items such as bird names, verbs, chemical symbols, and geographic references for a featured European bird themed puzzle with varied difficulty and partial letter hints.
Puzzle clue grid entry style fragment. The readable text lists numbered hints and partial phrases including references to European and Chinese rivers, calendar terms, and mythic or celestial names. The fragmentary nature limits coherent solution.
Local Baldwin community notes describe Mrs En Kerns traveling to Denver and Malarado, relatives visiting from Creceraid and Fort Collins, and multiple sermon activities by Rev Hxes and Rev Mice Barata. News covers a hospital radii to Megi Oneva tion, Dr Harner's university role, Ward continuity, and a death event for Mrs Minnie Wright. Aerned efforts outline Mission Board orders, Methodist Youth Fellowship gathering, and Mrs Nora Williamson’s family ties and local church ties. The piece links social visits, religious acts, and civic notices within Baldwin.
From the August edition, TV and film notes feature Jack Haley and The Rambler e Command Post. Spotlight covers the New Hollywood era and Cartoon Theaters.
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