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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
4
The piece argues American investors shy away from risk and favor government bonds over business financing. It links this to high taxes, stagnant dividends, and heavy government spending. It urges Congress to curb deficits and restore incentive for private capital while maintaining essential services.
A 1930s Plymouth Church program notes a community radio style concert by a 35-voice chorus directed by Miss Membeau Moore and Mime Warne Handel’s Messina. Featured soloists include Krebaiel Curtis Glover Seone Stnexler Phylls McPasasu Buck Joyce Rotter and others with a large roster of student and community members listed.
The St Pauls Svanger choir under director Baur prepares a Resurrection Day program with a morning worship, a second service, and a cantata The Manger Poa harmonic selections by Grecia Rees, Juan Saar, and Gretta Reet. Guest violinist Miss Marine Albury will perform Ave Maria with Gounow accompaniment.
Public warning as miners operate three days a week under orders from John Lewis head of the union. Officials say coal reserves will be strained if demand rises, and measures for winter fuel supply must be prepared. Transportation of coal faces delays due to bottlenecks and weather disruptions.
The Sioux City Swift plant blast joins Tecumseh and Lawrence incidents as deadly gas explosions. Authorities say leakage and accumulation of natural gas ignited, highlighting the need for proactive line patrolling and detection devices to prevent disasters by gas suppliers and utilities.
The piece discusses interstate water shortages on the Atlantic coast and the need to balance future supplies with population growth. It notes calls to repeal excise taxes despite government red ink and public disapproval, and mentions ongoing border disputes over river resources and national policy pressures.
An old Globe note discusses Harold Urey’s view that no check on the atomic bomb exists apart from world government. It warns that even if formed, such governments may become dictatorships and war could continue among freedoms. A separate Atchison item proposes $10 monthly pensions with back pay and compound interest for retirees.
Kansas City Kansan columnist Louisa Bromfield lauds General Eisenhower as a presidential candidate. She highlights his background, personality, and charisma as assets.
The sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, head of Syracuse University's sculpture department, discusses his stance on Tito and Moscow. He favors Tito's stand against Moscow but demands religious and political freedoms before returning home, citing Archbishop Stepanic's case and past wartime ties with Tito.
Mr aral and Mrs Patrick Hayes arrived from Amarillo Texas to spend the holidays with Mrs Hayes parents Dean and Mrs D M Swarthout then return to New York after Christmas. Mrs Cornelia Bigelow and Miss Patty Bigelow are visiting in Kane City and Nice. Edward Webb entertained several KU football team members at a dinner yesterday followed by a party. Mr and Mrs Eugene Gibler of Clifton are the parents of a son Riley Jackson born yesterday.
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs Charles Topping announce the birth of daughter Jane Wendell on December 11. Mr and Mrs Joseph Burkholder announce the birth of son Robert Moody this morale. Mr and Mrs R L Learned are parents of son Robert Emery Jr born yesterday. Mr and Mrs W C Jehle announce birth of son December 14. Miss Helen Stevens spent the stay in Kansas City.
Douglas County reports bonded indebtedness at 25000 dollars with no new bonds issued recently. If current payoff pace continues, the county would owe nothing in eight years. Humane office becomes salaried by humane society with John Ise as head. Vera Brady to visit father J L Brady from Chicago for holidays. Helen Hodgson hosts Miss Gladys Konantz from university. Margaret Riling returns to Euodora. G C Shaad of the university electrical engineering department left Boston last night. Mr and Mrs J C Mullins and caretaker spent the day in Kansas.
Harold Donley and Willard Straight of Delta Chi seek to publish their song Carnation Lady after sending recordings to disc jockeys and contacting Bing Crosby and other publishers. John Wesley assisted with the recording and the authors hope the piece reaches New York or Hollywood publishers for possible stage or movie use.
A North Side car dealer answered a call about a used vehicle for 50 dollars. The 1919 model proved genuine and sparked astonishment. The owner, identified as prenabix, claimed the showpiece was seen and bought by a curious buyer.
A fragmented survey note hints at shifts in fashion and money with odd images. It mentions readers without reading material, a living room’s 2.5 windows, and a joking scene of a Michigan dog causing car chaos after a kiss. Hollywood is singled out amid a trotting horses and rocking horses count.
Otis Douglas a 33 year old tackle from the Philadelphia Eagles was hired as head football coach for the University of Arkansas. John Barnhill who was relieved as head coach was advanced to director of athletics amid discussions of a 12 thousand dollar annual salary for three years for Douglas and a similar figure for Barnhill.
A notice requests Christmas dinners for 15 foreign students. Community groups and individuals are urged to host or sponsor meals from December 24 to 26, with contact details provided for arranging arrangements and contributions.
Readable fragments indicate a community dinner and multiple events in the St. Louis area with schedules for Sunday and weekday evenings. Mentions include local venues, a showtime, and a planned gathering at 401 Main Street.
Puzzle text lists numerous fragmented clues and partial answers. The item reads like a mixed word search or cryptic puzzle with scattered definitions and mis-typed entries, including several vertical and horizontal prompts and a dated style. The reader is left with a garbled grid of clues and stray letters.
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