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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1949
Page
3
Survey shows strong support in Norway and Holland for the Marshall plan but a drop in France from 52 percent to 38 percent who view it as beneficial. Few believe it materially aids postwar recovery, and many French doubt external aid alone will spark lasting gains, hoping national effort will lead to recovery.
Britain’s Conservative opposition sees a glimmer as Labor losses abroad prompt debate over a wave of rightward shifts. In Australia and New Zealand Labor brushes aside defeats, while Australia’s Liberal Country coalition appears set for a solid Commons majority amid by election signals. Prime Minister-elect Robert Menzies is expected to form his cabinet early next week as the new parliament convenes in February.
Radio listings show December broadcasts across stations KMBC KCMO WDAF WDAPF etc. Programs include Adventist hour dramas, Western Echoes, Lone Ranger, People Are Song, Fibber McGee and Molly, Beulah, and news casts.
The piece argues Australians and New Zealanders rejected social democracies after long tenure. It warns American voters to avoid similar trials, noting worries over federal aid to education health coverage and public medicine amid a shift to free enterprise and government programs.
Longstanding calls to dam big rivers for flood prevention face scrutiny as costs overrun estimates. Critics note revenue shortfalls and loss of productive land to reservoirs. Attention shifts to upstream tributaries and adjacent lands for practical, smaller scale protections.
Kansas Senator Andy Schoeppel tells Republicans to resolve to oppose the administration on national policy. He warns against me tooism and calls for a constructive program to curb spending and deficits, aiming to steer American affairs off the costly toboggan.
Topeka Journal notes a compact flashlight proposal that activates on purse opening. The invention aims to help women locate items inside handbags with a small, convenient light.
Drouth threatens urban centers and farms alike as eastern Seaboard cities study various water saving measures for bathrooms and kitchen taps amid mounting shortages and rising concern.
Readers feel let down when the weather bureau’s elaborate blizzard warnings lead to little or no snowfall. The piece reflects on misplaced anticipation and public reaction to meteorological forecasts.
Mount Oread economist John Ise, once predicting one chance in 100 for American civilization to survive, now suggests one in 10. He remains pessimistic overall but notes occasional rays of sun amid dire forecasts and ongoing concerns he wants the public to acknowledge.
In this period column Conservatives cheer New Zealand and Australia elections that ousted socialist governments. The piece argues Britain faces a choice in the coming general election between social ownership and free enterprise, noting Britain's shortage of resources and the need for self reliance. It questions if the Labour government has addressed the economic crisis and hints at voters deciding on economic policy rather than party loyalty.
The column records Doris and Helen Johnson photographed for Life Magazine at the Kappa Sigma house and invited to Winter Carnival events. Lee Colman buys an Austrian cow in Kansas City for pasture turning. Cast for Condrella announced with Juanita Mae Priest as Cinderella and Dorothy Raines as wicked stepmother. Mrs Evans A Edwards and daughter Nancy move to Lincoln Nebraska. Christmas tree gift saved $32 funds for children’s hospital purchase of 18 sheets. eight teachers and one child per room will tour Kansas City hospital. Twelve Farm Bureau women’s clubs organized in the county. James Abrichten hosts bridge with several couples. Quincy school children perform the operetta Twilight Alley. Gilded chicken claw hat ornament noted as millinery fad.
The Pleasant Valley school pupils will present a play titled Christmas Eve in Fairyland tonight with a cast including Bertha LaDuke Melvin Griffith Opal Richardson Alfred Dulin Viola Tryon Opal Carr Delbert Richardson Pearl Tryon Evelyn Shuck Carl Hegeman Floyd Shuck Lucreta Douglas Walter Howard Lester Hegeman Jimmy Tryon and Harold Howard.
A Rhodes scholarship representative visited Kansas colleges Washburn Baker and K A to discuss selection fairness. He urged equal competition among all schools each year instead of rotating winners. Ed S Harvey of near Sibley sold four hogs for 104.54 dollars, a top price this year. The annual Law Scrimmage is set for Tuesday in F F A hall. Frank and Will Hudson hosted a stag party on Ohio street. Mrs Frank J Murphy and daughter Alice visited Kansas City. William T Sinclair hosted Fortnightly Club guests on Ohio street.
Charles H. Palmer 93 founder of the St Joseph News Press and early AP figure died at his home in Saranac Lake after a two month illness of pneumonia. His daughter-in-law Mrs Charles Sill Palmer said he once recalled nearly buying a controlling NYT stake for 50000.
Pittsburg Kansas December 12 Ottawa University captured the senior division title in a two day invitational debate tournament at Pittsburg State college Phillips University of Enid Oklahoma won the junior division in the event
The American Farm Bureau Federation opens its annual convention with no secretary of agriculture on the speaking program, while ex secretary Clinton Anderson and Motion Picture Association head Evie Johnston are listed as speakers. Congressman Sanborn criticizes proposed valley authorities as unconstitutional and a step toward executive reorganization.
Wichita Kansas December reports two safecracking attempts at Andale School in northern Sedgwick County over the weekend. On Friday night burglars tried to blast the safe but failed. Saturday night they gained no entry after the principal left the door open. No contents were taken. Sheriff’s Investigator Glenn Davis noted the incidents and no injuries were reported.
Nearly 50 representatives from farm groups, chambers of commerce and parent teacher associations met to plan new community health councils. Dr E V Thiehoff was named acting chairman and Dr Fred Mayes was named secretary. A committee will study constitutions and by laws and report after January 1.
Marguerite Terry and F L Batra of Newton won the invitational debate tournament sponsored by Hutchinson High School. The Newton team defeated Stafford in the finals with Salina and El Dorado earning thirds.
TV schedule listing for a week shows programs on WNnkla and 2 networks with news, sports, variety shows, and weather. Notable items include Roberta Quinlan guests, a Memorial Building rowing route program, Flamingo, One Man's Family, wrestling, and the Black Route weather forecast segment.
Answer grid lists clues for a crossword style puzzle with numerous definitions spanning animal types, Greek letters, legal terms and common words. Entries include depictions of deer, nocturnal names, measurements, pronouns, medicines, and prefixes, forming a thematic word network.
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