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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1950
Page
4
Lawrence Daily Journal-World discusses Herbert Hoover's national policy speech. It argues the plan favors aid to willing nations, warns against wasteful spending, and urges practical civilian defense planning and cooperation to strengthen national resolve.
Wagaman argues budget requests reflect unrealistic aims and warn that higher appropriations will burden taxpayers. He urges trimming by applying prudent minimum needs across all departments to keep state operations efficient and in line with available funds as legislators convene.
The Topeka Capital urges caution as civilian defense enters a silly stage. It recalls World War I lessons of wasted effort and confusion from overzealous home-front organizers. Local authorities are advised to learn from past missteps and avoid unnecessary alarms.
The ratified three year no strike pledge between railroad management and labor clears tension and stabilizes transport amid likely future uncertainty. Wage gains negotiated may be passed to the public as rate increases, a cost riders may bear for this new stability. Observers note the public pays for comfort as the deal binds both sides for three years.
Human Events notes frustration over U S Asia policy and delays in Congress during holiday recess. It argues mistakes harmed potential friends in Asia and cites a four day motor company sales ban lifted as business continues despite uncertainty.
The National Guard will settle into army life with drills in South Park, armor policing, and classes in nomenclature. Mr. and Mrs William Schehrer announce the birth of a daughter. A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs Henry Frye. Corlett Cotton and family left for Arkansas City to spend Christmas with relatives. Edwin Phelps and Donald Phelps plan a Christmas visit to Steelville and Kansas City relatives.
Twenty five years ago Frank Strong, a Yale alumnus, was the guest of honor at a dinner party hosted by his mother Mrs. Frank Strong. Guests included Miss Gertrude W, Helen Hungerford, Joyce Bleck, Dorothy Shit, Alice and Elizabeth Sher ben, Mary Louise Emley, Meta Murphy, Helen Beck, Louis Tucker, Manley Hood, Louis Coghill, Thomas Gable, John Foster, George Elliott, Henry Hong, Fred Fearing, and Frank Siveng. Forms were burned off the concrete at the northwest corner of
Morning blaze at the student union building threatened fresh concrete from freezing. ADBillings reports Mildred Bowen 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bowen sustained burns when fire from an open range in a basement. A K U student died on Victory highway after his car collided with a truck lacking rear lights. Cummings urged university and county officials to equip trucks with rear and tail lights.
Forty years ago Mr and Mrs Raymond Stubbs hosted Mulvane visitors while Mrs Kath and companions traveled to Kansas City. Local residents including Miss Nora Smith and Miss Josephine Linstrom were seen in town, with several others shopping and visiting relatives in Lawrence and Lecompton. A Pittsburgh Headlight humorous line about a laryngitic senator ends the note.
Clifton B. McManus, Atlanta industrialist, has been appointed to lead the federal defense power administration. The Interior Department said he will assume the post around January 3 to mobilize power sources for expanding national defense production.
The letter argues that Truman's $50,000 presidential salary and a Republican congressman’s $22,500 exemption amount to a tax dodge designed to shift liability to other taxpayers. It condemns wage-based percentage raises as inflating the economy and hints at communist concerns.
British consul Minchin devoted his weekly radio broadcast to defending Allied troops in Korea. He listed brigades from Great Britain Turkey Australia Belgium and cited Canada training 10000 in the northwest for duty. He noted British naval and air forces aiding, praised allies despite criticism, and warned of unpreparedness and delayed help.
The piece outlines Western plans and concerns over Bonn and Tokyo joining in defense against communism. It notes Germany's possible independence within safeguarded rearmament and Japan's potential role as a balancing power in Asia, with allied observers noting the strategic shift since World War II. Markets close for Christmas as New York and other venues pause activity through next Tuesday.
Tokyo lights up for Santa Claus despite the Korean War era, with department stores and streets decorated in paper bells wreaths and tinsel. The city buzzes with Christmas spirit as American personnel and locals enjoy festive displays and the expected visit of Santa Claus.
Washington reports civil defense plans near final approval after House and Senate compromise moves toward sending the bill to Truman. A new independent Civil Defense Administration would wield broad powers for defense before or during an attack, with a 10 million outlay and authority to coordinate activities, establish a civilian shelter program, and direct federal funds for bomb shelters.
Washington report shows living costs rose 0.5 percent to record 175.6 percent of average between October 13 and November 15. The increase places costs 3.2 percent above the June level.
Kenneth M. Slyter, a 15-year-old Wichita boy described as 5 feet 5 inches tall 120 pounds with black hair, who confessed to an August babysitter assault, escaped from the State Mental Hospital at Topeka. Police report the runaway, last seen near Topeka, remains at large.
A shuffled collection of jokes and commentary includes lines about school letting out, a New York banker’s warning on spending, fly germs, fragile shoelaces, a restaurant sign offer, and a note that a Nearing Age of 100 entry marks a Christmas birthday for a former Civil War veteran living near Monrovia.
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A local Christmas dinner and social event drew many residents including Mr. and Mrs. Weyera and Grad. Notables listed include Alfred Terneden, Lela Morley, Wanda Sayporita, and Arthur Miter. The program featured a Christian reading and refreshments served Thursday evening by the committee at the venue.
Puzzle text lists fragmented crossword clues and partial phrases across multiple categories, naming animals, plants, places, and letters. The readable fragments resemble a midsection of a daily crossword with enumerated clues and partial answers.
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Radio schedule details from KMBC WDaF KCMO WREX and others list December programs across multiple stations. Included are talk shows, music, news, and holiday segments with community events described alongside local milestones and personal notices.
WDAF television schedules feature a mix of family programs and specials for December 23 to 25. The lineup includes Christmas themed films, theatre shows, and festive episodes with entertainers Fran and Ollie, Donny, and local segments aboard the Chicago area guide.
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