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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1950
Page
4
The notice outlines monthly and yearly subscription prices, a six month option, and advance payments. It includes an address at 722 Massachusetts Street in Lawrence Kansas and a phone number. It notes AP exclusive rights to local news and dispatches and lists Friday December 22, 1950 as the issue date.
The piece analyzes Western indecision as Soviet plans for a third world war appear uncertain. It cites Marxist cycles, Stalin's prophecy of capitalism’s collapse, and Varga’s contrasting view, noting Russian expectations clash with American resilience. It argues Moscow misreads timelines and contemplates reexamining postulates amid global tension.
The article traces postwar shifts in western European defense talks. Germany drops occupation controls in exchange for joining the western front against the Eastern threat. It notes the Morgenthau plan error, which sought to keep Germany weak and disarmed, and argues Germany now must share Western responsibilities as part of mutual interests.
Sallie Lindsay White, wife of famed editor, is remembered for calm balance amid Emporia Gazette years. She shared in the couple’s public life, offering steady support to friends and Kansans, while a photographer captured her during a Lawrence arts exhibit. The piece notes coyotes’ annual depredations rising as the long running control program continues.
Eight year old Thomas Boyd of Oskaloosa was struck by a car while bicycling on New Hampshire Street The injury was not serious and he was treated at the hospital Major Sam P Moyer has resigned as post office superintendent William B Kirby has been promoted to succeed him and takes on new duties including lawrence troops command A marriage occurred this Sunday at the bride's home as Miss Margaret Nanninga wed John L Robinson with her brother and Mrs B F Nanninga in attendance
Mr and Mrs O E Handley announce the birth of a son Edwin Dale on December 19. Mr and Mrs W W Clawson announce the marriage of their daughter Jennie to Eugene Kennedy on December 20. Mrs Craig Kennedy her son Craig Jr and daughter Theodora B of Wichita visit during holidays with Mrs Kennedy's mother Mrs Olive Brush. Irving Hill returns from a month in New York City accompanied by Mrs Hill and daughter Elspeth who will spend the holidays here. Mrs Emily Cline and daughter...
Anna of Minneapolis spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ellsworth, reflecting a social note in the community. The quoted biblical line from John 14 23 frames the account with a religious tone.
E. J. Hilkey resigns as cashier to join American Union Trust Co of Kansas City. Overbrook thieves stole about 500 dollars in yard goods shoes and suitcases from Hart general store last night. The 16th annual Sons and Daughters of New England dinner was held in Eckes Hall with officers Prof E H Bailey president Prof W H Car ruth Mrs H L Raymond Mrs W E Hazen. Myra Stevene hosted a party for guests including Helen Hornaday Hodgson Kanaga Cra mer Pratt Baker Henley Anderson Smithmeyer Fischer Barteldes.
The Army and Navy may rely more on rural doctors as KU medical school under Dean Dr. Franklin Murphy expands hands on training. Senior KU students spend months in Erie and Oswego learning from rural practitioners, with other students across Kansas. The program aims to promote rural practice despite potential war disruption.
A readers letter argues that colleges should value average students for practicality over pure A grades. It suggests surveying top executives to compare outcomes, notes that highly scored students may be less valuable in war, and calls for broader education emphasizing living skills and production shared by average students.
In this review the world weighs Stalin health rumors and his grip on bolshevism. It recalls 1936 chatter about illness and death, notes his absolute dictatorship, five year plans, and pact with Hitler. Analysts question succession and control while praising his strategic leadership and alleged rightness. A separate note from the Twentieth Century Fund states tropics are less fertile for deep rooted crops.
Tokyo reports General MacArthur’s public information officer stating the new Korea war screening system is not censorship but an advance security check Col Echols says it is working very well Newsmen have not criticized it and all cooperate Under the procedure news and photos of main military activities are submitted to army scrutiny before overseas publication Only about one percent of copy was altered No violations or evasion attempts reported
In Casualty List No. 182 the Defense Department named 8 dead 215 wounded 41 injured in accidents and 9 missing in action. The figures reflect latest toll in the Korean fighting as of December 22 from Washington.
Baldwin residents prepare for Christmas visiting family in Baldwin and Wichita. Dr. Charles Bailey nears critical condition after recent illness. local medical and civic figures, lectures, and a PEO Christmas event are noted along with holiday travels to Houston Lawrence Topeka and Chicago.
A dense, line-by-line radio schedule for Friday December 22 with programs across KMBC WDAF KCMO WREN and others. Entries list showtimes and programs from 6 am to 10 pm including news, dramas, music, and church programs.
Mrs LitWam Snider of Baker art dept hosted a Christmas party for Kappa Pi members at her Kennett home. Colin Shaw read a paper on Modern Art and plans were discussed for an illustrated children's books exhibit at Baker January 7 14. Sigma Phi Epsilon held its annual party with third graders as guests. Gifts and cocoa were served.
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