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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1951
Page
4
Police report two elderly sisters missing or harmed in a barren Lingan cottage. A blind, infirm brother was left to grope about as a police dog prowled the scene. Neighbors learned of the trio’s condition after a grim discovery near New Waterford.
Lawrence Daily Journal-World publishes on December 24 1951 with Dawn Simons as publisher and Dawn Simons as managing editor The paper notes association with the Associated Press and AP dispatches plus Audit Bureau of Circulations membership The address is 722 Massachusetts Street Kansas and it lists subscription rates and staff details.
Judge Thomas F. Murphy rejects the presidents plan to reform federal services as window dressing. He cites lack of investigative powers to issue subpoenas or impose penalties, hindering essential fact gathering. The article argues bipartite issues of public safety and the potential to reduce highway fatalities through intelligent prevention studies.
The obituary recalls Arthur Capper as a kindly, principled man whose public career shaped Kansas and the nation. It credits him with building enduring institutions through his publishing house and notes the senator became, in later years, an institution in his own right.
The millionth highway death occurred about the predicted time, a sobering note on road dangers. The article discusses the ongoing problem of fatalities on the roads and the unremarkable timing of reaching a milestone.
The British public is warned that austerity will intensify and comforts will shrink as wartime sacrifice deepens. Churchill frames the task as essential despite hardship, arguing only steadfast leadership can guide Britain to better times. London also notes tavern price hikes on New Year's Eve and a U S demand for Russia to address Hungary’s actions against captured American aviators. Meanwhile late shopping crowds grow, and the public grows more tardy for Christmas.
Public records show Lt Kenneth Postlethwaite serving with the Second Interceptor Command in Portland Oregon. Ruth Cory engaged to Loren Wilson Neill. open house planned for Richard Pine after enlistment. births announced for Roy Bowers H F Nisely John Wesley Twente George award s. Catherine Crissman Ray Lawrence marriage. Virginia Beery visiting from Rushford. Miss Leona Baumgartner arrives from Manitara. Elizabeth Dunke to Arkansas. 40 years ago I R Holmes hosts bridge for Hel.
A brief devotional note centers on John 1 14 declaring that the word became flesh and dwelt among people revealing grace and truth. The passage emphasizes divine glory seen by humanity through Jesus Christ as the only begotten of the Father.
A festive gathering at the W. R. Evans residence honored Mrs. Evans' father, W. S. Crouch, on his 82nd birthday with Dr. H. L. Chambers, Dr. Carl Phillips, J. C. Mullins, Kirby Smith, Clyde Warding, and Frank Allison among attendees. Nearby residents and visitors include C. B. Spencer and daughter Lucene of Iola, the Wilders on a Galveston trip, R. E. Everett party from Pawhuska, Nettie Phillips visiting Florence Phillips in Moberly, and a marriage license issued to Plin F. White and Fern G. Wilson of Lawrence.
A fragment hints at remarks by Hal Cochran about puzzle popularity and gender. The readable line suggests a satirical or witty barbs about driving pace and life, mentioning driving slowly and bear existence as a joke. The piece is incomplete with unclear context.
James Marlow frames a satirical Christmas poem about a government employee who hides gifts to avoid gossip. Neighbors speculate on “free” presents while the worker keeps Santa upstairs, stashing toys and a new hat out of sight to avoid comments.
Sir Patrick Hamilton, chairman of a group of engineering companies, told a Harrogate conference that Britons face slim odds in profitable ventures. He urged pursuing new sectors and avoiding large firms, private or nationalized, noting chief executives now earn about a prewar junior manager level.
The Letter Writer condemns the probe into Washington politics for not calling Tom Clark, now a supreme court justice, and argues for accountability of top officials. They reference vault blasting, election interference, and criticize Truman, Roosevelt, and Pendergast associations, urging integrity in leadership.
Rochester researchers unveil special TV glasses by Bausch and Lomb Optical. The pre ground polished lenses reduce glare and provide a more human picture for viewers. Scientists spent a year perfecting the glass but the glasses do not fix vision defects such as nearsightedness.
A Zurich taxi driver was jailed five days after a blood test showed 0.1 percent alcohol. He argued Swiss alcohol laws did not apply abroad after driving to Austria for lunch with passengers and wine, but the Swiss Supreme Court upheld the sentence, saying the violation occurred by bringing alcohol back in his blood.
London smoke shop asserts its Hurricane pipe brings bed time smoking safety with a plastic cap that pivots for lighting and prevents ashes blowing about. The cap features six holes to admit air and reduce risk of clothing or bedding ignition.
Washington column recounts Fred from the Agriculture Department who spearheaded a plan to have government staff write to U S troops in Korea. Bureaucratic hurdles across Army Navy and DoD stymie coordination. Fred's effort ends with a costly, halted initiative and a self-financed contribution.
In Eudora the fifth annual drive sponsored by the Community Mind will be held Saturday starting 10 a.m. with gathering points at Hesper Community House High School and local homes. Hunters will be transported by volunteers. gun safety rules apply. a midnight mass and Christmas Day services follow. Local clubs report Christmas activities including Girl Scouts, Weaver Home Demonstration unit events, and holiday dinners.
A fragmented radio schedule lists station callsigns and program titles for December 24 including KMUU WDAF WDAS WEEN WHAF KMHG KMOMO KML KCMU WOIT KMNC and KMOC with shows from Mario Lanza to Arthur Godfrey and a Caroling Elite broadcast. The jumble shows multiple hosts, bands, and public service segments across stations.
The listing outlines December schedule blocks for TV programs and acts including Flying Tigre and What’s My Name segments, with appearances by Ventura Serlat, ADEA, and Ramblers. Notable acts include Night Vistora and Joseph Orphans, plus religious and concert entries such as Washington Cathedral Church and Pearly Christ mas Round the World.
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