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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
4
A cryptic fragment invites reflection on life and virtue cited from a 19th century style text. It mentions keeping the heart with wisdom and references a biblical proverb about life’s issues. The source is fragmented and presents an antiquated or devotional tone.
A concise listing of radio programs across stations KMBC WREN KCMO WDAF and others with times from 10:30 PM through 40:00. Includes Junior Misa M. W summer serenade guest stars Hollywood stars and various shows such as Buckaroo parodies and musical variety. Entities include KMBC WREN KCMO WDAF and National Barn Dance with broadcast times and program titles.
Town vehicles haul their owners during vacations while many stay only during the school year. Meters may click faster as September dawns, signaling increased traffic and demand.
AP Foreign Affairs analyst James Dr. White surveys potential anti communist holds in China. He notes the refugee National government at Canton breaking up, Chiang Kai Shek retreating to Formosa, and red expansion pressing from Szechwan to Yunnan. He cites Li Tsung Jen, Yen He Shan, Chang Chun, Liu Wen Hiu, Ma Hung Kwei, Ma Pu Fang, Lu Han, and Lung Yun amid shifting loyalties and uneasy resistance fronts.
Broadcast listings show a chain of stations WDAF KCMO KMBC WREN and KCMO detailing programs for August 12 and 13. Included are Singin Sam The Fat Man This is Your FBI The Lone Ranger Vincent Lopes Milt Dickey Miltt and Scotty Hit Parade and Rhythm Row with various start times across stations.
The text discusses doubts about large scale resistance, arguing reports would be more credible after more time for Chinese involved to learn what communist rule is like and to organize.
Angelo Scott, head of the state liquor commission, laments the stupidity of lawbreakers after a raid on a new Topeka club built to defy the liquor control law and other laws. He questions why the operator sunk money into the venture and predicts trouble for anyone who believes public opinion will shield illegal liquor activity. The piece notes old wisdom about “wise guys” and warns that supporting talk of lax enforcement leads to rough consequences in the liquor trade.
The Welfare commission files suits to reclaim about $18,000 from deceased welfare clients, seeking to curb fraud and protect funds. Proposals include reenacting the welfare lien clause to simplify procedures and deter misuse, noting growing exactions on taxpayers.
The Santa Fe trail expired as a wagon road after the 1880 completion of the railroad to Santa Fe. Though once a dangerous desert corridor with marauders and wrecks, today US Route 50 largely follows the old path, revived as a major highway that would astonish its early wagon masters.
Parking meter revenues for June show a falling off in Lawrence. The street appearance on an ordinary day supports the financial report. The reduced number of cars seeking parking places may be charged in part.
United Nations trusteeship council hears Rear Admiral Fiske describe Micronesia as a water rich area with 96 island groups of which 64 are inhabited. He outlines administration aims including health, education, and economic improvement while warning on federal aid details. Also noted is a Pratt Kansas liquor dispute over closing hours impacting business and nightlife.
A Stat Bulletin notes longer life trends since 1900 and drops in maternal deaths, measles, diphtheria, and scarlet fever. It argues against compulsory government health insurance, praising past gains from medical progress and preventive care while warning against socialized medicine and political meddling in health policy.
The Oak Hill cenotaph commemorates two free state volunteers killed in 1856 near Lawrence. The article details the 1850s conflict over Kansas territory, including Fort Saunders, Major Hoyt’s murder, burning of the fort, and the use of Old Sacramento cannon in Fort Titus actions. It cites historians Prentis and Sara Robinson and notes ongoing visibility of the inscription.
A party at Mr and Mrs Gar Fearing hosted farewell visits for Mr and Mrs W B Derstler of Denver and family. Dean Stock ton and family departed for Johnstown Pa for two weeks. Isabelle Mackenzie returns Tuesday from vacation. S M Law and son Tom return from a three week eastern trip visiting Hershey chocolate factory. Nitroglycerin was used to blast open a lumber company safe. Lorna Troup hosted a bridge game. Owaisea Camp Fire held a farewell for Miss Lucille Lowe bound for Boston.
Twenty five years ago the district announced rural elementary graduates will complete ninth grade at Lawrence Junior High next fall after attending Memorial High School last year. Burglaries hit Kaw Valley Kreamery and Matthews Lumber, prompting police inquiries.
In recounting a raid, the paper notes Sheriff Jones burned the office and dumped type into the Kaw, later salvaged and melted for ammunition. Captain H. J. Shombre, a promising young man, was wounded and died two days after the assault. his name is on the monument. The writer urges memory of those sacrifices to prevent forgetfulness.
Wichita, Aug 12. Oil men from seven states head to a congressional sub-committee hearing here Aug 17 on oil imports effects. Testimony will include Governors Carlson of Kansas and Turner of Oklahoma, plus officials Robertson and Pound. The Kansas group will report impacts on farmers banks merchants and allied industries. Rep Keogh Ansfield and Richiman sit on the subcommittee of the House Small Business Committee.
The Senate judiciary committee recommended confirming Tom C Clark as associate justice of the supreme court by 9 to 2 and approving J Howard McGrath as attorney general by 9 to 0. McCarran noted opposition from Senators Donnell and Ferguson and said action would reach the Senate, with possible action postponed until Monday.
Four 1949 William Allen White graduates report job acceptances since August 1. Nora Lee Temple of Vinland joined the Journal-World news staff this week. Anna Mary Murdy of Caney will join the Manhattan Daily Mercury Chronicle staff. Dor Welch of Kansas City, Mo., becomes assistant merchandising director at Capper Publications in Topeka. Paul G. Perucca of Kansas City is on Wolferman's business staff.
Forty years ago the university established an employment bureau inviting townspeople to apply for help in locating workers. Lawrence maintains its record as a center with records of 14878 and recent travels by residents visiting friends over ten days. Mrs Flora Curtis departed last night for Beatrice Nebraska to join her sister Mrs.
Farmers from 17 southwest Kansas counties will meet in Elkhart August 12 for a grassland tour. The event, organized by the Production and Marketing Administration, aims to study native pasture management and features Hodgeman, Kearney, Kiowa, Meade, Morton, Seward, Stanton, and Stevens counties.
New York experts said Marilyn Unruh a 10 month old Syracuse Kansas patient must stay in New York for another week or two while studies determine necessity of further immediate therapy. Parents raised funds to pay expenses and brought her to New York August 4.
In Joplin Missouri on August 12 a new wage contract for about 175 workers at a major Tri-State mining producer was signed by Federal Mining and Smelting and the United Gas Coke and Chemical Workers. Operations will resume Monday after a five week shutdown. The deal follows the Eagle-Picher agreement, returning miners to work with a $3.08 daily wage cut and a sliding scale tied to zinc concentrate prices. Production is expected to reach at least 75 percent of previous levels.
Matie Griggs born September 20 1869 Morris Illinois died August 14 1949. Daughter of George and Harriett Barnes she moved to Kansas at age two, married E E Griggs December 12 1905 and had two children who preceded her in death. Survived by husband D O Barnes brother Horton and niece Mrs Earl R Kauffman Topeka. She lived in Lawrence since 1911 and was active in First Baptist Ladies of the G A R and Rebecca lodge.
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