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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1950
Page
4
The front page republication notice lists the Lawrence Daily World as the source with Associated Press dispatches and Bureau of Audits. It confirms the paper's publisher J W Manay and editorial staff and notes the edition date Tuesday December 12 1930.
General MacArthur reports U.N. fighting force remains intact despite heavy losses and MAJOR setbacks. He notes Chinese efforts to crush South Korean defenders failed, while North Korean guerrilla actions persist behind lines and reinforcements are insufficient to offset casualties. He emphasizes duty and continued readiness.
A newspaper notes Santa Claus plans Christmas visits across Kansas and other states despite unsettled world conditions. The piece argues Santa will continue his charitable mission, meeting eager children and shining light in dark times.
The piece argues for reexamining American military policy and warns against rushing universal military training. It notes questions on where and how a future war would be fought and cautions against actions that waste resources. It also mentions Margaret Truman's poised response to critics and critiques a government wool shortage.
DeWitt Mackenzie notes a widening fear across Southeast Asia as China presses in Korea and colonial powers face growing anti imperialist sentiment. Observers in Hanoi warn that if Korea falls to communists, southern Asia could follow with independence movements gaining momentum.
Old Home Town Mike Getto, former line coach for Dr. John B. Sutherland and impregnable Dodgers, returns to Lawrence as practice resumes in August. A school Christmas party selects a king and queen with candidates across grades. Omar Hicks rolls a perfect 300 for his second time in two years as Baker University trustees approve a million dollar drive for school improvements.
Twenty five years ago John Lawrence Tommy Conintant was named public utilities commissioner to serve the remainder of W W Cleland term after his death. At Kaw Valley poultry show five silver Dorkings will be shown by S Dickinson 19029 Connecticut Street. George Hibner of Pleasant Grove was seriously injured when he fell from the left of his TH. Mr and Mrs J H Griffin celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
Fragmentary edit seems to mention a phrase about exchanging a wife or spinster, with a reference to James Leavo or similar. No clear event, names, dates, or places emerge to establish a full news item.
Opinion fragment contrasts biblical call with a choice between two idols. A social note recalls a 1885 Perry wedding dinner. Notices announce the birth of Hugh Gordon Baytes in Warrensburg Mo with ties to local families.
Forty years ago regents approved major changes including merging the university school of medicine with the state board of health to curb disease and teach curative medicine, naming Dr S J Crumbine as administrative head, and tentatively suggesting Kansas City as the clinical hospital site.
Congressman Ed Rees of Kansas presses House action to separate mail subsidies from airline payments. The plan would place subsidy decisions under Congress instead of an executive agency, aiming to curb post office deficits and shift funding before appropriations.
Rep. Wint Smith of Kansas called for an interior emergency capital with underground communications and water supply to prevent contamination from a possible atomic blast. He argued agencies should be dispersed and rely on underground links during any emergency.
The statement argues that bearing the costs would be far better than continuing a plan that clearly encourages waste, suggesting a shift to cost coverage as a more sensible approach given current inefficiencies.
The Journal World letters correct two errors in a Friday December 8 story about the Washington conference. No walkout occurred after a delegate's remark and Miss Katherine Lenroot's address was canceled due to lateness, with her remarks provided in writing.
Leonard Shure performed in Hoch auditorium delivering Brahms Fantasies Op. 116, Beethoven Piano Sonata Op. 110, Debussy Reflets dans l eau and Feux d artifice, and Chopin Ballade in F minor. Critics praised his expressive tone and control, noted uneven tempo in Chopin, and described the concert as a humane, lyrical yet emotionally charged program.
Crossword style clue pack shows a set of number pairs and cryptic hints with a theme around wordplay and temple terms. It lists entries like Chief priest of a shrine and Employ, hinting at a puzzle or riddle format.
A critic notes Chopin's tempo giusto as suitable, praising the encores of Preludes in D minor and F major. The F major Prelude is highlighted as an unpretentious gem showcasing refined execution.
Washington reports the Veterans Administration warns tubercular veterans that leaving hospitals without authorization for Christmas visits endangers families. VA notes about 342 left without leave last year. about 9,500 tubercular patients are in veterans hospitals with one third given Christmas leave. Physicians deem none a disease menace to contacts.
The comic quip notes the average life of women rising as a doctor cites longer years ahead. A Minnesota man was arrested for poking his wife in the eye, described as a scene that yields a perfect eye witness. A light reminder urges delaying small devilish acts until tomorrow.
A playful reflection contrasts a smart pupil with a fattening appetite as people raid the home refrigerator before church suppers. The writer notes the humorous tension between discipline and indulgence in everyday life.
Washington December 12 The Senate armed services committee broadened its inquiry into Anna M Rosenberg for assistant secretary of defense after Benjamin Freedman testified about communist links The panel subpoenaed three more witnesses and discussed James McGraw and Isadore Schneider as associates in a John Reed club network The investigation aims to run down every clue related to the charges against Rosenberg President Truman had named her to a $16000 two year post and the committee had supported confirmation before this new inquiry began
Senate appropriations committee members warned that a proposed 100 million dollar fund to rebuild Korea could be struck from the 18 billion dollar military bill amid concerns over funding for North Korea repairs and the fate of those areas under UN forces.
Geneva G Grimes born May 14 1913 Lakeview Kansas died November 27 at home East Twelfth Street Was married twice first to Bell in 1932 then William Grimes in 1939 She was in Antioch Baptist church choir Survived by husband two daughters Dorothy Baskerville Eunice Bell father Fred Lewis sisters Mildred Stanford Josephine Bell
A fragmented listing outlines daily radio programs across stations WREN WDAF KMBC KMEBC and others. It notes talk shows devotions luncheons morning prayers and music blocks with irregular times and typos indicating a scanned page from a local station guide.
WDAF television lists a lineup with Kate Smith Show at noon Hi Circe 1i 00 Billy Rose Show at 8 30 Circle Theatre 9 00 Amateur Hour 10 00 Trial Talent 10 30 News Telenews 11 00 Game of the Week.
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