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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
4
The text lists subscription prices and payment options including by carrier and mail with monthly and annual figures. It references Associated Press content and circulation statements. The fragment ends with a Biblical verse and a dated signoff.
I arrived in Lawrence fifty seven years ago to engage in the newspaper business with my associates and family. We launched The Lawrence World on March 1, 1892 seeking fair treatment for all citizens and cooperation from the public. In July 1921 The World Company acquired the last competing Lawrence paper, shaping a two way ad reader relation and growth for Lawrence and the Kansas journalism scene.
The disclosure that secret documents left the state department and reached a former courier of the Soviet spy service sparks debate. Critics fear insufficient safeguards against espionage and warn of possible restrictions on the house committee on un American activities while supporters defend the investigation as essential to expose government lapses.
The court upheld a FTC claim that basing-point pricing creates price similarity across regions and fosters collusion. It warns industrial dispersion aids national defense and security, while critics argue it harms industry and concentrates production. Justice Burton dissented, urging Congress to act against basing-point pricing.
The Kansas repeal fight shifts to the legislature with dry counties controlling the house. W.C.T.U. vows to defend prohibition while proposals range from state stores to package sales only. Gov. Carlson to outline views. Attorney General favors liquor by the bottle or by the drink with residency rules. Moonshine persists as legal liquor debates continue amid national costs of peace and prohibition repeal.
The Supreme Court considers whether it may review an international tribunal's rulings in appeals by two Japanese war crime convicts. If the court accepts jurisdiction and upholds or rejects the sentences, outcomes mirror no appeal. Justice Jackson warns of potential trouble if review alters sentences. Also reports show Kansas potato production down in 1943 due to a 30 percent drop in support price.
An anniversary of Prohibition’s repeal prompts comparisons. Alcoholism remains a grave issue with 3 million alcoholics and 8 million heavy drinkers. Overall, per capita consumption shifted to more beer and wine, while distilled spirits fell after repeal.
Old hometown notes record Mrs Benedict hosting luncheon with Joseph Bishop of Short Tue N.J. visiting Mrs D Bikes. Rutter and family welcomed a guest for Christmas holidays, while others arrived yesterday to spend time with relatives.
Twenty five years ago Mrs W L Burdick and J V Corbin are mentioned with a hospitalized electric line incident in Clarence Kansas. J Fred Broeker shoemaker dies. Mrs W Spalding and Nannie Macks host a 16 table whist game. Several names linked to parties, visits, and Christmas plans are listed, including Miss Ruth and Miss Gersrede Gilmore traveling from California to celebrate.
A Sanest fragment of broadcast listings shows multiple stations including WHAP WREN KMBC and WTAR with shows like Tell It Again This Is Your Fate and Hawk Show plus a mention of a town meeting. The text hints at discussion of political topics and public concerns while noting a 30 cent option stirred up debate and a question about keeping it permanent in politics.
The Veterans Administration reported last year private medical treatments for 2,735,420 visits to 161,165 veterans cost the government 1 ab at overall charges averaging 4.18 dollars. The report highlights high per patient costs in wartime medical care programs.
A compact reader summary from a 1930s style broadcast page notes KMBC and WDAP stations airing evening news and weather segments. The items reference Santa season elements and a broad nine o clock update with names and callsigns in a typical multi-station news wrap.
A columnist discusses hospitality limits for out of town visitors and unplanned arrivals. tips include asking guests to email about visits, offering options without obligation, and how to handle phones and lunches. letters respond to etiquette questions about best man roles and wedding congratulations.
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