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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1949
Page
4
The Kansas state superintendent warns against excessive competitive athletics in high schools arguing schedules crowd academics and harm learning. The Topeka Capital doubts progress, while some say athletics aid curricula by drawing students and enabling teachers to share knowledge.
Office listing shows rates for subscription and mailing zones in Lawrence Douglas and adjoining counties. Pricing includes one month 5 190 and annual options 63.08 for within county, 67.00 per year for beyond. Associated Press and Audit Bureau notices appear in masthead with standard republication clause. August 10 Wednesday features a Bible verse from John 3 3. Terrestrial publication details reference the post office filing and city.
Stanford marks Herbert Hoover’s 75th birthday with tributes from governors and leaders worldwide. A campus program at Frost Amphitheater features a 7 p.m. address by Hoover on Think of the Next Generation. Hoover, born in West Branch, is a Stanford graduate and former U.S. president.
A dense timetable listing radio and TV program slots across stations KMBC WDAF KUCMO KOMO KCMO WREN WDAP WDREX WLAF and others. Entries include news newscasts dramas comedies musical programs and specials with times ranging from early morning to late night across Thursday schedules.
A new vaccine Jen-Sal Hog is reported to protect livestock against cholera and reduce virus risk on farms. Veterinarians note rapid adoption by hog raisers as tests indicate strong safety and effectiveness with government approval guiding deployment.
A raid on a new Topeka club uncovered liquor by the drink price lists and a battery of slot machines. The operation appeared designed to defy the liquor and control laws following repeal. Authorities warn that enforcement must curb such groups and uphold the law.
A man accused of ties to a five percenters group in Washington admitted to offering influence. Prosecutors note the extent of influence is unclear while investigators weigh how information on capital routing could be used for favors or kept by insiders.
A house committee approves a bill to extend social security benefits to 23 million Americans not currently covered. It would raise payroll taxes from 2 percent total to 3 percent over time, with funding debates centering on fund solvency and future tax needs.
Sea crop falters as herring vanish from traditional feeding grounds. Scientists cite scarce microscopic food and lingering false reports of herring schools in Norway and England. Recovery hinges on replenished food supply, a challenge for coastal workers and the welfare budget rising eight million over last year.
An international briefing discusses how Asia and Europe face communist expansion. President Quiring urges urgent aid to underdeveloped Asian countries, while Congress weighs economic and military support and Americans consider global strategies beyond Europe.
Lib erty Memorial high school student Donald Tobler was saved after minutes underwater by Scout Troop members Bull Lonnecker Henry Mortenson and companions who performed artificial respiration and rushed him to the hospital. The town news also notes nurse replacements and various local visits and travels.
Twenty five friends and neighbors held a surprise party Thursday at the Owen home for Mr and Mrs A L Owen as they mark a milestone. Blanche Wilma Garret was born August 4 to Mr and Mrs Edward E Garret. Joe Wellman returned today from a visit in California. Mr and Mrs J A Keeler traveled to Kansas City to visit their daughter Mrs Harlan Russell for the week.
KU professor Robert Taft, chemistry scholar and author of Across the Years On Mt Oread, writes on the pictorial record of the old west. The August Kansas Historical Quarterly features Graham and Zogbaum, eighth in a series begun in 1946. Taft has spent twenty years collecting material and hopes to publish a book.
Flora the elephant aboard the President Taft is reported to be near labor four days out of Yokohama. Captain Tyrrell offered a terse update as the ship nears Los Angeles with zoo animals. Carey Baldwin warns privacy is key to a safe birth and cautions against overcare after birth. The calf may need bottle feeding and separation from the mother.
Thomas R Hood a KU graduate and World War II medical corps veteran becomes Topeka city health officer succeeding Dr Carrie Barrett acting chief Dr Hood previously led Cawley County health and has studied public health at Harvard He and his wife Philebene Bourassa Hood reside on Parkview Street with their two sons His father is a KU engineering professor emeritus and inventor
John Brondello, 38, Italian flyer, leaves New York by airliner for London to assemble his single engine Beechcraft Bonanza at Croydon. He aims to fly Lisbon to New York later this month to raise funds for a $3,000,000 Italian boys town.
A compact word list presents clues and answers covering instruments colors and numbers with multiple definitions. It includes entries such as Greek letters positions and musical terms, forming a crossword style reference.
A group of ten senators urged Secretary Johnson to obtain General MacArthur's views before voting on the 1.45 billion dollar foreign arms aid bill. They argue the global nature of the problem and want MacArthur and Admiral Badger’s input, with a proposal to earmark 175 million for non communist China. The signers include Knowland Byrd Bridges Smith Hickenlooper Morse Wiley Satterstall Baldwin and Gurney.
The All Saints church in Boreham Wood advises women to avoid lipstick before services. Rev. W. Maddock writes in the parish magazine that this act is an act of devotion and discipline to keep altar vessels and linen clean for others.
A humorous clipping notes Barbs PX cutting bread to five cents a loaf saying money is tight but dough is plentiful. It mentions a naturalist on sponge surgery and jokes about social behavior and improvised speaking.
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