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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1950
Page
4
The page shows the Lawrence Daily Journal World dated Monday December 4 1950 with editors Dorey Snspee and J Monat and staff roles. It lists price at 0.28 and denotes circulation figures and publishing details.
In discussing Korea's unsettled campaign General MacArthur argues the Chinese Communist army is a modern fighting force on the ground. He suggests naval help would be limited inland, while American troops hold a slight firepower edge. He implies numbers could decide the outcome.
Midwestern readers pressure for withdrawal from Korea as Atlas role questioned. The Topeka State Journal cites Ottawa University meeting and editorials arguing for a gradual pullout to avoid a broader war, while noting isolationist sentiment grows and U.N and Allied commitments are questioned.
European leaders led by Prime Minister Attlee visit Washington to influence President Truman over atomic policy and the potential for renewed conflict. They fear Western Europe is unready to rearm and wary of appeasement, while seeking to avoid provoking a broader war.
Old Home Town reports Dr J M Mott was elected president of the Douglas County Medical Society last night, succeeding Dr C B Johnson of Eudora. The item notes other local color including Christmas decorations by Charlie Shhulz, F H Elvig, and Floyd Warner and social happenings at the Reed and Smith households.
Twenty five years ago W W Cleland longtime commissioner of public utilities for the city since 1914 died yesterday morning. The Kansas Telephone Co seeks transfer to Lawrence Ottawa and Garrett. B Holmes elected Kiwanis club president for the coming year. Other officers include press George Shand trustee and Galen Gorzill.
A two week engagement for the Ted North Players is set at the Bowersock theater. The community notes also mention a Woodward family reunion at Clinton's Presbyterian church with about 80 attendees and relatives. Kenneth Leroy Schutz, born November 25, is named by Mr and Mrs Schutz. Helen Hamlin of New York will visit Grace Winsor next week. The Baptist church held a note-burning dinner last night and Carl Eddy has become editor of the Liberal News after finishing university.
Virg Hill comments in the Topeka Capital suggest the Hagaman family will occupy the executive mansion briefly with Mrs Hagaman unlikely to shift furniture. Other local notes reflect family finances and domestic duties as a recurring theme across columns.
Readers debate the X as chi rho origin in Christian symbolism and discuss historical use by Constantine. The letters to the editor reflect on national duty against atheism and the balance of freedom and prosperity worldwide.
The article argues for a decisive, Forceful approach to international affairs, criticizing appeasement and urging sustained military aid and readiness. It cites Truman’s push for greater expenditures in defense and links domestic confidence to foreign policy strength amid the Korean crisis and global tensions. It then shifts to a obituary for Anna Mary Brecheisen, noting her long life, marriage, eleven children, church service, and burial details.
DeWitt Mackenzie discusses how a Truman Attlee meeting could solidify allied viewpoints amid the Korean crisis. He cites two urgent issues: American control of the atomic bomb in crisis conditions and avoiding all out war with communist China. He warns that war would risk global upheaval and imperialism charges, while negotiation could avert broader conflict.
The defense department reports one dead two wounded? three wounded and five missing in Korea from Kansas. The dead is PFC Gerald D. Hooper of Athol, previously wounded. three wounded are Cpl Louis A Hoernback Independence Irian, Spt Johnny C Lenon Independence, and Cpl David T L Tucker Greensburg. Five missing are PFC Kenneth A Banister Arkansas City SFC Carlisa Callahan Kansas City Pvt Elmer L Miller Olathe Maj Robert B Straight Taneka MSgt Carl W Waterbury Junction City.
Horizontal hints include Nag oS Little Cap ital Nag oS 9 Its capital is Little. Vertical clues cover affirmations Italian city Egyptian sun god and more, with the final item Tantalum symbol. The grid combines state knowledge with classic crossword conventions.
A dense, multi-hour radio schedule appears with stations KMBC WREX WDAF and others listing programs from morning to late night. The page also documents club meetings and social events including Christmas baskets, luncheon plans, and charity activities in Eudora and Topeka area communities with names of organizers and hosts.
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