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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1950
Page
4
The text is a credit line stating Associated Press exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches, followed by an Audit Bureau of Circulations notice for Monday December 11 1950. It functions as a publication copyright and circulation acknowledgment rather than a standalone news item.
University of Kansas senior Wilson E. O Connell of Hutchinson competed among Midwest entrants. The Midwest region covers Minnesota Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska and South Dakota with Heidelburg hosting the study event.
A Monday listing of evening and overnight radio programs across KMBC WDAF KCMO WREN and related stations detailing shows such as The Lone Ranger Hollywood Playhouse Sign Off Arthur Godfrey News of the World and NBC Symphony with times ranging from 6 pm to 10 pm and continuing into Tuesday with devotions breakfast clubs musicals talks and various serials reflecting a dense era broadcast lineup.
The piece argues Dean Acheson should not be scapegoated for U S state department policy and urges reexamining and reshaping foreign policy. It criticizes anti Acheson sentiment and notes misinformation harms U S diplomacy, urging careful consideration of actions in Korea and broader East Asian attitudes.
United Nations envoys from Communist China now listen intently at Lake Success after UN forces suffered a Korea defeat. The shift reverses earlier expectations, as the red delegation speaks with weight while Allied arms face a trying turn.
Hutchinson News Herald notes two congressmen propose extending rent control up to 90 days to steady uncertainties. France's experience since 1918 shows rent freezes led to dwindling housing supply and a thriving black market for rents and keys, suggesting measures could persist here.
A few weeks after the UNCORK event in Seoul, the capital’s main streets were swept for a star game that never happened as commitments could not be met. The piece links U.N. unification efforts to Gladstone's cautionary letter to Queen Victoria and notes postwar tension between Truman and Attlee, while a cartoon mocks a radio tower fallen on its nose.
Mrs Sue Baker announces Helen to Michael Andrews engagement. Mr and Mrs Earl Leech of Topeka announce Muriel to Maurice Austill, son of Mr and Mrs J W Austill of Lawrence. Prof E C Buehler to speak before Kansas City Athenaeum on Blondes Butter and Boneheads tomorrow night. Mr and Mrs L Kingery of Detroit visit Mr and Mrs William Kingery of Lone Star.
Twenty five years ago births announced at Lawrence Memorial Hospital include Katheryn Alvena Morris born December 7 to Mr. and Mrs. George J. Morris. a son for Frank Siple December 9. Betty Lou Durwell born November 25. Doyal Clare Gregg born December 5. Floyd E Potter Jr born December 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Potter. and a son Floyd. Charles Sanders Lone Star and C N Adams home open for Roy Adams birthday celebration as part of a 25th wedding anniversary observed.
The Dunn family announces the birth of a daughter Frances Marie on Tuesday. They also reveal the marriage of Elsa Murr to Oliver G. Phillips on Tuesday at Rev C A Richard's home. The couple will reside at 304 Indiana Street.
Judge Huch Means suggests converting the old jail into a detention home to serve with the juvenile court. About a dozen children appear before the juvenile court needing release or jail while awaiting disposition. Also noted, the seventh infantile paralysis case in Douglas county. Mrs. Carl Phillips hosts tomorrow afternoon for daughter Louise’s birthday. Miss Elizabeth Best visited Ottawa.
Washington reports the first quarter of 1951 will see American business invest a record 4.8 billion dollars in new factories machinery and equipment. The Commerce Department and the SEC note high outlays and a larger physical plant, despite higher costs.
In Polle California on December 11 1929 two men renewed a long standing habit dating back to 1926 exchanging a keepsake gift each year. Dan O received his season's greeting from R Zalee in Longturday and a business card exchange followed. Gaiser a Fullerton real estate man once paid a call on Omay Chee Som. The card bearing the thrift inspiring legend Happy New Year for the next three years was noted. Australia’s population is low due to high land use and vast areas.
A reader argues for a necessary national leader while opposing a drift toward a English style socialized government. The writer cites Washington Lincoln and Roosevelt as historical leaders and warns Kansans away from embracing a parliamentary or centralized system.
Reading England Dec 11 UP Oliver Stanley a leading Conservative and former cabinet member died after a long illness He was 54 Stanley had served in the House of Commons since 1924 holding posts such as war secretary minister of labor president of the board of trade and colonial secretary
A New York tap dancer insured his legs for 25008 dollars, a high payout that draws attention amid a humorous era. The remark suggests the quip that many men should marry to ease life’s burdens while commenting on press and fashion.
AP analyst DeWitt Mackenzie notes India under Nehru is overhauling its east–west strategy by prioritizing defense, industrialization, and food self sufficiency as Red China's invasions of Korea and Tibet push New Delhi toward stronger armed readiness and morale.
Harry E. Halsey, 79, longtime Independence merchant, died yesterday at his mother's home in Chetopa after a long illness. He had operated in Independence for 40 years and was widely known in the local business community.
The Midwest Des Moines district committee announced four Rhodes scholars on Saturday. Named were Eugene Luschel of the University of Nebraska, George Mohr of Luther College Decorah Iowa, Robert Shepherd of the University of Iowa, and Robert E. Shay of St Louis affiliated with Yale University.
A page presents a two‑section word puzzle with a horizontal group of clues for items like flag, language, and common terms and a vertical section labeled Disposition. It includes numbered entries such as 1, 8, 13 through 41, linking to answers like Lake New York and other undefined terms.
Baldwin reports varied social and civic items including the Kensington club hosting events, Dean Grace Irwin hosting at her South Fighting street home, and Mrs. Earl S. Martin visiting Osawatomie. Mrs. Karnock faces a serious post operative embolism at St Luke's in Kansas City. Baker choir Christmas vesper at First Methodist Baldwin then Richmond and Ivanhoe Temple Kansas City. Ives Chapel gains 30 new members from a Pacent evangelistic outreach. UNESCO meeting in Topeka noted, plus a retraditional leading school plan in Oklahoma City. Baldwin Commercial club to sponsor holiday basketball tournament on December 27 and 28 with towns entered including Vinland Wellsville Gardner Edgerton. Memorial services held for Charles N Murray at First Methodist. burial at Oakwood.
Surviving are wife Ethel Murray two daughters C H Gray of Davenport IA and Mia L K Bailey of Washington DC and one son Dr J Alden Murray of Toledo DD four stepchildren and one sister Mrs Donelda Hall of Topeka. Attendees from out of town included Mr and Mrs B D Smith and daughter of Topeka Everett Dietrich and Mrs William Dietrich of Emporia Miss Dorothy Watson of Topeka Mr and Mrs William Bowersox and Mrs M G McKenzie of Tonzanoxie. Mrs J E Mertz has been ill ten days at the home of her sister Mrs William Balch. Miss Dorothy Jean Soulen attended the Topeka district Booth Festival in Topeka Saturday and was in Chanute Sunday for the midwinter institute.
The listing shows WDAF television prime time lineup with programs such as Kukla Fran and Ollie Howdy Doody Great Divide Camel Newsreel The Speidel Show Lights Out Musical Comedy Time Don Winslow Cartoon At Home Party Ships Reporter News Telenews and Tele Wrestling airing from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM with various hosts and segments.
Excelsior Springs Missouri reports a free book offer from The Ball Clinic. The booklet titled Rheumatism explains why drugs give only temporary relief and outlines a specialized 31 year approach that has helped thousands of rheumatic sufferers. Send a letter to The Ball Clinic Dept 1511 for the free instructive book with no obligation.
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