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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1949

Page

4

Abdication Remembered As Edward and Wallis Divide Royal Family

AP analyst notes thirteen years since Edward VIII abdicated for Wallis Simpson. Observers say the Duke of Windsor is now an outcast, with critics blaming royal and church opposition and a court ban on the Duchess. The piece questions forgiveness and wonders about Edward’s ongoing love and hurt.

Edward VIII Wallis Simpson Duke of Windsor Arrang The Sunday Pictorial Duchess of Windsor Mary Coulset Church of Boglandia Edward England Britain John Bull

Junior High Musicians Radio Programs Highlight

Readable fragments show junior high musicians performing and singing during a radio program. Several student names appear including Marian Jones Peter, Margie Oa, Mary Jo Lowes Beveris Codd, and Joseph Padeesun Jaya Pari. The text lists many participants across bands and choirs with scattered lines referencing performances and school events.

Desire Mananee Ande Oa Marian Jones Peter Asters Maan Aoerner Sturses Beaeneaa Stirws Lateaae Laa Berea Sau Lawrences Bracis Koreimee Shures Leferdaue Srune Heer Eastern Pairaia Cars Logma Margie Oa Mary Jo Lowes Beveris Macks Pastis Cummiveag Bite Mwrewtie Liege Chester Mary Wow Mary Wow Moos Dia Joxsee Naas Diwaa Neisua Mars Urweser Fred Nod Joe En Arn Maran Oman Heoed Erwin Catherine Pass Mars Enaae Joseph Padeesun Jaya Pari Juha Seine Polly Eros Virgie Blewr Aes Nevie Foewat Mary Robe

Satirical Hope and Faith Amid Christmas Spirit

A fragment from a Lawrence Kansas paper describes hope in Christmas and ends with a biblical question about when God with soul is saved. It references the Associated Press masthead and subscription details, noting local mailing and carrier rates.

Massachusetts Street Lawrences Kansas Oee Douglas Armour Associated Press Pune Associated Ap Sewe Entree Buresu Juanda

Steel Prices Rise and Unions Win Wage Gains

The piece discusses steel price increases and anticipated ripple effects on consumer costs including cars and refrigerators. It notes unions securing wage gains, the impact of production costs on final prices, and the broader economic influence of labor agreements on industrial pricing.

Lost Blizzard Bets On Gard City Weather Station

A garbled blizzard report indicates Garden City faced disruption as a storm, marked by high winds and heat, aimed for the area but veered off. Residents recall a past hit with warnings and hardship, while officials note a new western Kan forecasting station may aid future predictions despite recent misreads.

Ganten Coty Cine Garden Coty Garden City

Imporia Gasette Polls Show Public Gambling Opposition

A postcard poll by the Imporia Gasette reveals a majority oppose gambling devices in public places. Opposition to church and private club bans is weaker, highlighting enforcement challenges and divided views on exceptions and limits.

Imporia Gasette

Israeli Parliament Moves to Make Jerusalem Capital

The Israeli parliament advances a step toward declaring Jerusalem the nation capital defying UN plans to internationalize the area. Neither Jews nor Arabs have officially approved the United Nations proposal.

Jerusalem United Nations U.N

Bull Boyle Sees Support for New Taxes If Man In Charge Says So

Bull Boyle the newly named Democratic national chairman stated that the American people will accept new taxes if Mr Truman deems them necessary. The remark appears aligned with administration talking points but may not reflect final public sentiment.

Bull Boyle Truman

Kansas liquor dealers ordered shut for unstamped stock

Twenty two Kansas liquor dealers faced a day or two shutdown as punishment for selling unstamped liquor. The state seized the unstamped stock, a move described as a weak penalty that may have caused some loss to the trade.

Kansas

New York School Christmas Program Set In Auditorium

The New York School will host its annual Christmas program Tuesday December 20 at 2 00 p m in the school auditorium. Children will gather around a twelve foot Christmas tree centerpiece with decorations made by the students. The sixth grade robed choir will perform numbers from the stage before a lighted stained glass window as Mrs RooD Beu reads the Christmas story.

New York Chidren Rood Beu

Price of Privilege Letters Prompt Reflection on War Scar

A reader voice in this column argues that national gains and roadways, universities, and security come at a price paid in young lives from Civil War to World War I. The essay laments unmarked memorials and honors the cost of liberty while invoking local histories and national sacrifice.

Fiesh Ives Douglas Courdy Soumen America Brother Kansasity State University Mt. Oread Charles H. Cowan Emporia Kansas

The Norwayman by Joseph O Connor on the Irish coast

Mike Mc Gillicuddy and his wife Maire run an island homestead with neighbors on the mainland. They rescue Knute Olssen from a drifting boat and he aids their efforts to improve the homestead and markets. Olssen’s attachment to Maire creates a complication.

Mary Mike Joseph O'Connor St. Brendan's College, Killarney Mike McGillicuddy Maire Knute Olssen Olssen

Local Notices and Socials Across the Town

Announcements include plans for a memorial house honoring the Lou Veteaty of Nataas, a tea for the Council of Administrative Women in Education in Kansas City, a marriage announcement for Maxine Lorene Mohler and Emmett Langhofer, and the death of George F. Loxman. Farmers Institute attendance, and a 28-member city group forming a game protective club with many named participants.

Misa Joie Stapleton Council of Administrative Women In Education Kansas City Ruth Hoover Beatrice J. Stapleton Ruth Orcutt Ben Mohler Lone Star Maxine Lorene Emmett Langhofer Los Angeles George F. Loxman Douglas Counts George Kuhne Sexman Farmers Institute Court House Otto Fischer Ed Johnson Fred Shimmons Harry Epley C. S. Shimmons, Jr John Merwin William Sanderson Harry Wagner Dr. McClelland F. H. Smithmeyer J. O. Holloway Mr. Lashbrook Fred Morris Lo Cox Charles Parel Chris Schaake Douglas Smith Hugh Means Tom Holloway Otis Perkins Clem Perkins Henry Perkins

Local Social News Highlights From The Week

Prof and Mrs R S Knappen entertained at a Christmas dinner party. Roy and Mrs Snow named their son George William born December 1. Andrew Hughes spent today in Kansas City. Prof RK K Moore head of geology to address Kansas Geology Society in Wichita. Mrs William A Quayle and two daughters from Baldwin visited Lawrence for several hours.

R. S. Knappen Roy Snow George William Andrew Hughes Kansas City RK. CL Moore Department of Geology Kansas Kansas Geology Society Wichita William A. Quayle Baldwin Lawrence

Nobel Prize Winner Wil Give Address at University

Dr. Arthur H. Compton, chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis, will address the opening convocation of Religious Emphasis week at the University of Kansas on February 27. He will speak on Power With Purpose, reflecting on his work in physics and the atomic age and his role directing the plutonium research project from 1942 to 1945. Martha Dawes of Lawrence chairs the committee, with additional speakers to be announced.

Arthur H. Compton Washington University St. Louis University of Kansas Compton Oasan University of Chicago Martha Dawes Lawrence

Successful Gift Drive Reaches Over 875000 Toys for War Children

James E. O Bryon of New York City reported the Mutual Broadcasting Company driven effort named Foster Parents Plan for War Children Inc. Over 875000 gifts of toys and cloth were collected for distribution in war devastated areas. O Bryon, a 1924 KU student, once created the Jayhawk emblem and co founded the Jayhawk Poster Co.

Santa Claus James E. O’bryan New York City John L. Kilworth Massachusetts Street Mutual Broadcasting Company O’bryon MBC Foster Parents Plan For War Children, Inc O’bryan K. U George Hollingberg

United Church Day To Day Campaign Aims At Union

Greenwich Conn December 17 report says a day to day campaign will seek a single Protestant church in the United States. Seven churches with over 14 million members back the plan, with observers from four major councils. Methodist Bishop Ivan Lee Holt named chairman of the executive committee as leaders emphasize slow but steady union progress.

United States Conference On Church Union Mana Ivan Lee Holt St. Louis

Dairy Cattle and Related Terms Puzzle Clues

A compact listing of crossword style clues focused on dairy cattle breeds origin Scotland related terms and abbreviations for road and time concepts including feigns encourages compounds and animal related words with several cryptic hints across sections.

Puzzle Answer List Sealed in Separated Clues

Crossword style hints reveal terms for 26 32 35 36 7 41 2 43 44 45 47 49 $0 1 54 Vertical 1 2 3 4 3 At this place.

Holiday Radio Listings Across Several Stations

Broadcast schedule for Christmas Eve week features Handel cantata The Messiah on Columba network KWBC with Independence Messiah Chorus and Kansas City Philharmonic under Franclyn Weddle. Also KMBC and KMSC offer variety shows, choral programs, and special broadcasts across multiple days with named soloists and regional choirs.

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