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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
4
The fragment references a daily issue dated August 2 in a Kansas publication. It mentions an act of Marvel Sed and a church themed piece about Jesus led by the Spirit into the wilderness, citing Matthew 4 1.
In Topeka a hearing on the Cedar Bluffs dam in Trego county discussed irrigation benefits. A speaker claimed irrigated crops could be 213 percent more valuable, but irrigation would be a small project factor. The 11 500 acre area would be 18 sections. even a 300 percent gain would be a small return. Flood protection and recreation were cited as main purposes.
Lawrence residents face about a 10 percent tax increase tied to higher valuations. The largest rise comes from the state levy, climbing from 1.30 to 1.74 mills, a 34 percent jump amid broader levies by county, school, city, and state. The push for bigger tax spending reflects legislative funding, prompting readers to consider a reasonable tax limit as perceptions shift from past eight percent benchmarks.
The Underground Klan leaders from six southern states discuss forming a nationwide organization. Critics warn the movement still triggers hate and violence, echoing a brief postwar surge that Kansas experienced but did not sustain. The piece also notes broader threats from night riders and secret plots beyond the Klan. It mentions Veep Barkley’s eligibility and Tito offering to settle with Russia only if Moscow stays out of Yugoslavia.
Collier’s political writer projects Milton B. Eisenhower as the likely next governor of Kansas. The article portrays his rise as a clearer forecast than Kansas political soothsayers, with an emphasized prediction of leadership.
The American Federation of Labor plans to send manpower and money into Ohio next year to oppose Senator Taft s reelection. AFL bosses frequently consider Taft a barrier to labor goals and a foe to their leadership. The move reflects labor leaders push to shape policy and challenge Taft s stance on labor rights and laws.
President Truman, reviewing a pamphlet on breaking into politics, notes a tendency to exit politics. He reflects that many in his era considered leaving, yet most stayed until they were ousted.
Thirty four retail liquor stores have paid the 200 occupation tax in Topeka as city hopes for a booming liquor trade fade. The swanky Club D has sunk into lean days with sounds of mechanics liens replacing carefree hilarity around the venue.
A national magazine highlights Kansas efforts to overcome rural doctor shortages without federal aid. The piece credits cooperation among towns, the state university medical school, and other partners for progress. It argues other states can emulate Kansas while warning against growing federal dependence.
Tito's defiance challenges Moscow as Yugoslavia refuses to surrender sovereignty and pursues a nationalist form of communism. The Soviet press brands him a racist dog while Moscow weighs strong action to reassert control and align Yugoslavia with international communism. Marshal Tito, 57, led Yugoslav partisans against Germany and now heads a regime tested by Kremlin pressure.
Mrs. Charles Florence and Mrs. Wilfred Leonhard held a layette shower for Mrs. Raymond Holmes while Miss Margaret Ogden and Miss Virginia Shirk staged a towel shower for Miss Allis Margaret Perrell ahead of her August wedding to Elgie Jones of Tonganoxie. Mrs. C. L. Rutter traveled to Kansas City to visit her son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs George Rutter. Mrs. C. C. Krum and her sons John and William returned from a four week trip through the wear. The Bruner Eloise Smith Pauline Smith Goldie Hoffman Katherine Weatherby Ruby Hopper and Kenneth Quelch came back from the Epworth League Institute at Baldwin. Mrs. Margaret Schumann and daughter Margaret returned from Colorado Springs, where Emil Schumann, flute soloist in the Colorado Springs municipal band, awaited. Mrs. M. J. Banke and granddaughter Jane Banks visited Baldwin.
A jumble of brief items recalls Mrs M A Holland visiting at the W M Bredine home then returning to Caney. Billy Underwood’s Buick plunged over a fill at Fifth and Louisiana, the car ending on the pavement after hours in the ravine. Mrs A Gifford sends regards as Port Arthur visitor Mrs M E Jennis of Texas visits her sister Mrs G W Jones. Will Curtis of Lone Star and others appear in wedding notices including Sauates and Ward with Lydia Catlin, Willardean Harmar, and Lacey Maur among names in the Leavenworth ceremony.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Halley’s comet seen after 75 years and reference a young figure Marion Bleakley tied to a kidnapping era. The readable text is sparse and uncertain about specifics.
Cleveland Aug 25. Doctors say they cannot help Donna Marie Saunders seven year old girl unconscious since February 9 when struck by a coal truck as she ran for a school bus. Neuro surgeon Dr W James Gardner at the Cleveland Clinic said brain damage is irrepairable and no treatment is possible. The child is daughter of Mr and Mrs James S Saunders who live on a farm near Lisbon Ohio and have another daughter 12 and a two year old son.
The fragmentary note mentions sports bets and figures, with unclear names and places. It references women’s heading and weather outlook, but the text is too garbled to extract a coherent event or outcome. No definite entities or dates can be confirmed.
Winston Churchill, 74, caught a chill while bathing in the Mediterranean and is resting at Lord Beaverbrook’s villa near Nice. His personal physician, Lord Moran, arrived to treat him and reported he is much better but will need several days of rest. Churchill had traveled to paint and planned to attend the European consultative assembly in Strasbourg as Britain’s representative.
Kansas City Aug 25 A grand jury was slated to hear the case of Mrs. Fenby S Webster a 50 year old executive secretary of Wayside Waifs the animal charity held prisoner for 53 hours after she answered a call to pick up an injured animal Garden City Aug 25 Finney County Young Democrats reorganized as one of the first clubs in Kansas to push a new drive for better Democratic organization statewide
By O Creagh, New York August 25. Richard Rodgers head of a Brooklyn high school puts his Manhattan directory search to work. He and Grace Breckenridge meet Chinese musicians, help tugboat crews, dine with the homeless, and watch Albanian dollar bill rituals, chasing further encounters via calls to odd listings. A playful portrait of chance encounters sparked by a city directory.
Tokyo August 25 reports a new simplified typewriter with 1 182 characters, far fewer than the old 3 128 Chinese characters. Makers eliminated complex forms and replaced them with simpler Japanese phonetic symbols, sparking mixed reactions about operation and efficiency.
Don Clarke, marine reserve flyer from Denver, told his wife he would be late for chow while over the ocean near Catalina Island. His Corsair engine failed and he crashed into the sea but was picked up wet and unhurt by a fishing boat. Nearby cadets include Army Camp Clarence W. Gordon, a KU pharmacy student, attending Brooks Army Medical Center basic camp in Texas.
Mr and Mrs Earl Kirker and children Kathleen and Charles returned from a ten day Chicago trip. Mrs Joann Tucker of Kansas City, president of the Tri D sorority, visited Baldwin friends. Friday August 26 a terracing school will be held at the Carl Niebrugge farm one mile east and one mile north of Worden. Sponsors include Baldwin Commercial club Douglas county soil conservation association state extension service and the farm training school for Gisa. The school runs from 9 to 4 with implement dealers demonstrating terrace building equipment.
The door to farmer benefit opens as the A C A outlines a practical approach to terrace building. Dealers race none, each at own pace, but must finish to specifications. Baldwin Commercial Club leads, aiming to attract Douglas County farmers and possibly dozens of participants.
A dense listing of Old Time radio segments across stations KCMO WDAF KMRC KCNO KMQC etc. Includes show times for Cisco Kid Father Krad Reet Meredith Wilson and others. Mentions News Casts Beulah First Nighter Darterst and various music, talk, and variety slots across a August weekday schedule with scattered times and program names.
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