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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1952
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes show Lawrence Daily Journal World founded 129 by W C Smsnems 1871 1952 and publisher details misread. Office address and pricing appear garbled with references to Associated Press and Audit Bureau notices, indicating a historical newspaper masthead and distribution note.
The piece notes Harry S Truman's rumored temper as he nears leaving office. It cites his remarks on Eisenhower and MacArthur, hints at a stubborn mindset, and suggests questions about his retirement, unreconstructed nature, and a possible change in demeanor before the presidency ends. It also mentions a legal case noting a January 17 1950 robbery and a tight timeline for prosecution.
A playful dispute between Hills Not the Highest Dixige City and Leavenworth centers on which location offers the state's best viewpoints. Both towns boast elevated grounds with civic pride, while notes suggest the true highest terrain lies far west in eastern Kansas and away from Dodge City.
The 1950 Brink's million plus holdup in Boston appears cracked as portions of the stolen money are found and a repeat felon is named by the FBI as a participant. Charges loom before a federal grand jury, with prosecutors likening the case to Capone era prosecutions.
A holiday road safety note urges serving hot black coffee with sugar as a sobering finish to drinks to deter drunk driving. It warns against leaving home in a drunken condition and mentions William O Dwyer in connection with a Brooklyn waterfront graft case and possible cooperation against the ring. Shirley Temple’s daughter stirs a school controversy over a private debut. Christmas looms and January 20 lingers in White House forecasts.
Old Home Town Sens of Rotariane attended today's club meeting. Dean Paul B Lawson spoke on understanding Christmas and led a parent rating quiz for dads. Mrs Nettie Teter was in a car accident yesterday. Hercules Powder Co awarded a Treasury T for payroll bond deductions. Mrs Robert C Rankin, longtime Lawrence resident, died Saturday. A housing project of 852 units for plant approved in Washington. Miss Mary Elizabeth Love married Wallace Bigham Hinshaw in Wichita. Mrs Ed Harwood announces marriage of granddaughter Pearl Vogler to Cpl William Abel at Ft. Lewis. Four babies born today at Lawrence Memorial Hospital to local families. Betty Washington Chapter DAR met at Mrs H A Dodderidge’s home. Holiday gathering held at Lehran before Christmas. Tour group included schoolgirl friends and families. A three course dinner hosted by Mr Gus Gabriel and family and Mrs Alfred Eisele’s group. Emma Solet announces daughter West to Louis.
Local society news from Lawrence recounts a Methodist ceremony at the parsonage for E. Howard’s marriage to a Sibley native, along with a birth announcement for a daughter to Mr and Mrs W L Robinson. The column covers anniversary greetings, travel plans, shop accidents, and visits with relatives across town and nearby cities.
An analysis notes poll taxes in some Southern states and imprisonment as factors keeping voters away. Absentee voting restrictions, home absence, illness, and corporate relocations hinder turnout. Indifference and fear of ignorance or jury duty also reduce participation, with demagogic appeals riskily mobilizing reluctant blocs. The piece warns of worsening turnout since the late 19th century.
A man in Illinois claims he ate three pounds of spaghetti in sixteen hours while stringing some bug bites on wheels. The paper letters describe a curious scene and a wager tale involving Panngyivenia. The exact price remains unclear.
A New York public library display announces titles for December 22 week. Books include The American Record in the Far East 1955 2931 The Fragile Years and The Complete American Jewish Cookbook with 3500 recipes. The piece also comments on Christmas gift choices and the value of thoughtful presents over costly neckties.
A De Gaullist deputy in the French Parliament urged legislation limiting publicity for films banned to under 16. He called the promotion "spectacular, rowdy and provoking," saying it arouses children's curiosity and creates an unfavorable impression of France abroad, harming moral prestige.
A mixed set of crossword like clues references Ohio sites ports speakers ages and animals. The grid hints include entries for Cleveland area geography and regional terms with scattered abbreviations and foreign language cues. The puzzle presents several themed terms and partial solutions across multiple numbered slots.
Fragmented OCR style clues reference Ohio capital and assorted terms. Entries include birds of prey sulfide solar disk mixture and various numbered prompts. The text presents a word puzzle with scattered definitions and cross-references rather than a cohesive narrative.
A dense readout of radio station programming across WREN WDAP KMBC WDAF and others. It lists shows from morning news to evening entertainment including Newscasts sports segments and special programs with hosts and times scattered through December 22 to early January.
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