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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
4
A fragment from the Lawrence Daily Journal World listing Poundel 1991 by W C Stores born 1871 died 1932 mentions The World Company daily except Sunday and names editors and circulation office locations with partial unreadable text.
Texas Democrats, anxious to back Eisenhower in November, consider voting Republican on the presidential line while retaining Democratic choices for state offices. Analysts note the one party South tradition complicates cross-ticket voting as Democrats await their delayed platform to respond to the Republican platform.
An early analysis labels the presidential race as an amateur hour with seasoned professionals near, but not fully in control. Stevenson faces the task of distancing from Truman era policy while leveraging party machinery, while Eisenhower balances McCarthyism attacks and signals limited support to McCarthy’s bid, yet distances himself from McCarthy’s harsher views on Marshall.
Traffic experts urge caution as Labor Day weekend peaks test road safety. Officials note no authority to impose 40 mph limits. driving judgment remains essential. Kansas officials report many gambling stamps issued under federal authority. prisoners of war camps in Rose Island remain tense. David Lawrence predicts the presidential race hinges on minimizing errors. The Korean truce team meets weekly to adjourn for another week.
The text details multiple local social items including the planned Sept 5 marriage of Miss Vivian Deichert to John W. Barber Jr. in the bride’s mother’s home, visits by Cynthia and Deen to Miss Agnes Emery, and guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman F. Koenig in Louisville. It notes a fifth wedding anniversary luncheon hosted by Ad Manter, memorial services for William Booth, and the recent wedding of Eugenie Sterling to Grover C. Polson at the Sterling home with music and a three-course breakfast. A family reunion near Eudora is listed, with attendees and absentees, plus Genevieve Lichtenwalter visiting Miss Edna Cone. The piece concludes with a light aside about a heat wave melting a ukulele near Independence.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has disclosed settlements on large tax claims that reveal dramatic reductions from amounts owed. Examples include a $295,204 claim settled for $35,000 and a $787,926 back tax bill settled for $135,000, with a prohibition era case yielding $909,913 down to $25,000. The piece laments the ease of cutting deals for those with influence, while honest taxpayers keep paying in full.
A fragmented item titled Barbs by Mal Cochran notes a weekend setting across the United States. The text hints at broad humor about life and keeping a good man down, inviting readers to compare their own gardens with weeds.
The writer criticizes politicians who create confusion to hide actions and jokes about relying on the Associated Press or Drew Pearson for truth. The piece compares political tactics to a doctor’s ointment and to a carnival cashier, noting potential deception and frustration with union dues and pre election votes.
A Kansas civil service examination will be held on Saturday September 13 at Liberty Memorial High School for several clerical and radio operator positions. Clerks and stenographers may be placed at the University of Kansas county welfare departments local health offices and Kansas State Employment Service offices. Applications must be sent to the Department of Civil Service 801 Harrison Street Topeka by September 4 for scheduling in Lawrence.
The listing catalogs a dense schedule of radio programs across KMBC WDAF WDAR WREN and others for August. It lists times and show names such as Hollywood Calling Dr. Broadway News, Remember When, Lone Journey, and various news and entertainment slots with multiple hosts and networks.
James Marlow reports Gov. Stevenson and President Truman clashed over photos and campaign lines during Stevenson’s visit. Stevenson joked about dancing school missteps while Truman warned him to watch his steps. The exchange touched on New Deal and Fair Deal legacies and Stevenson’s praise of Democratic leadership amid evolving campaign dynamics.
Britain will reply by September 3 to Iran’s offer to discuss compensation over the Anglo Iran dispute. A three hour conference with Premier Mohamed Mossadegh and Affaires George Middleton produced no other comment. London said no other details were released. Australian bushmen eat various raw insect larvae per National Geographic Society.
The Labor Department cited July as a record month for idleness due to strikes costing 12.5 million man-days, led by a steel stoppage. The report noted this exceeded any month since October 1949, with June’s 14 million idle days also mentioned amid ongoing labor unrest and industry action.
A jumble of phrases lists relish dish options and scattered puzzle clues. The text includes references to a stuffed or plain relish dish, fragments about enrage and bend back, plus numbered word hints such as unit of weigh and Italian city.
Fragmented OCR listing assorted TV items including Spotlight Heart of Ame and Telesports Digest. Entries mention August 2 and August 29 schedules with various program names, newsreels, and entertainment items lacking clear details or proper formatting. Identifiable entities include no clear person or organization names due to garbled text.
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