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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1949
Page
4
Editors from Mill and Factory and Purchasing report that British government actions on copper and insulation board distorted markets. The state bought copper at a rising price then faced a 34 percent price drop, while insulation board stockpiles threaten two thirds mandatory purchases from government reserves.
Radio listings show a dense broadcast grid with KMBC KCMO WDAF WDAP WREN and other stations airing varied programs. Included are newscasts, dramas, comedies, forecasts and features featuring hosts like Arthur Godfrey Bing Crosby and Woolf, with themes from Beulah to Dragnet and Lone Ranger across times from early morning to late night.
Fragmentary line notes criticism of national credit and weighs the sum total of economic strain, reflecting a period debate on financial policy and fiscal restraint.
The Supreme Court reinforces that the right to work remains valid and that labor law may restrict violence and intimidation during strikes. Advocates of labor violence lose a point as the court clarifies that the right to strike does not override the right to work, or justify assault or coercion.
A Kansas highway patrolman who killed an escaped felon was cleared as acting in the line of duty and justified. In a separate Halloween incident, the former Goff city marshal was convicted of manslaughter for shooting a boy on school grounds, indicating limits on officers’ use of firearms to prevent crime.
The piece notes Republican National Committee Chair Gabrielson’s sharp criticisms of the administration. Vice President Barkley was chosen by the Democrats to respond at a New York gathering last week. It suggests fund-raising aims to bolster party coffers for the next campaign with sympathetic audiences and passing the hat.
Summer heat reaches 100 degrees in Buenos Aires with 40 vases of heat prostration reported. The Argentine capital benefits from its climate but sits amid sea and mountains with scarce water supplies. Occasionally the heat undermines its geographic advantages.
The testimony suggests more than a leak of atomic documents to Russia and indicates Russians sought every crumb of information. It implies prior US data aided Moscow's possible bomb development and challenges secrecy safeguards once defended by scientists and officials.
Cited author E. W. Howe cautions that confidences shared among friends often risk betrayal. The quote underscores trust fragility and the social cost of secrets told in confidence.
A reader responds to the Journal-World editorial by tracing youth movements through history from Elihu to modern times. The letter argues young speakers often press their views, are challenged by elders, and ultimately face a higher judgment, echoing the biblical ending where the Lord intercedes and the episode concludes.
A terse quip mocks the idea a single syllable can convey all meaning as Topeka State Journal notes a speaker’s wish for a one syllable term to fit the concept. The exchange highlights a linguistic puzzle in a concise column.
It was hotter today in Lawrence with 76 degrees. Cordley school fifth and sixth graders visited the Journal-World plant. A man robbed a classroom of $5 and a watch during recess. The Lawrence chapter of American War Mothers celebrated its twelfth anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Varnum moved to a new home at 1115 West Campus Road. Evelyn Gilbreath arrived from Los Angeles to spend the holidays with her parents. The Truth will be shown at the Orpheum theater with a listed cast. Effie Van Tuvle attended a Kansas Day club chairmen meeting in Topeka. Mrs. J. B. Carter and Mrs. W. F. Shaw spent the weekend with their mother. Albert H. Worley of Washington, DC, will visit Mrs. Carews and Mrs. Will Tata.
The University of Kansas dramatic club will present a play, featuring university actors in a staged production. Details on date venue and cast were announced by the department.
V C T M Hargis. Advisor E F Woods. banker H J Green. clerk Lou Zuttermeister. escort John Curbey. watchman L S Griffith. sentry H F Zwick. Invitations sent for Lucy Hayes Buck and Albert E Edie marriage December 22. Mrs F J Murphy and Alice in Kansas City. Alice Huey returns from Ottawa. Mr and Mrs Harry Green and baby visiting Kansas City. Kansas Historical Society annual meeting selects board members F W Blackmar Horace L Moore W R Stubbs.
OEFWITT MACKENZIE reports Formosa Taiwan under Chiang Kai-shek grows as a flashpoint. MacArthur allegedly backs U S troop involvement for Pacific security, while critics warn imperial overreach and political instability threaten regional balance amid Communist pressure.
The puzzle presents horizontal and vertical clues for an Indian antelope themed crossword. Answers include animal terms, directions, and common words aligned with the letter grid. Clues cover objects like utensils and verbs, with references to types and relationships.
A fragmented item mentions a church festival and an alleged offender mimicking actions tied to destiny and cultural dress. The readable fragments suggest a local event context with references to names or terms but lack specific details and outcomes.
Leroy A. Lincoln president of Metropolitan Life Insurance Corp urged the government to foster an economic climate with confidence for private business. He said easy money policies have reduced the earning power of policyholders' savings and called for tax cuts and reduced government spending.
Chairman O Mahoney questioned how companies measure investing the public’s savings. Lincoln rejected blaming life insurers for low equity capital and said many factors shape interest rates. He noted life insurers received 4 1 percent of after tax income in 1929 versus 3 5 percent in 1948.
Oklahoma City officers have repeatedly arrested Russell Cofer for bootlegging and traffic violations. He delivered bootleg liquor by car until his license was revoked and, on a bicycle, quipped about calling on customers, asserting he need not have a license to push the liquor.
Witty barbs note hats in films and earmuffs for sleepers as health aids. A Scappoose Oregon man claims a 100 year lifespan tied to shaving mug habits. The piece playfully contrasts public quirks and domestic snoring concerns.
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