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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1950
Page
4
A Lawrence Daily Journal World Christmas commentary contrasts Christian values with Soviet communism, urging renewed faith and defense of Christian institutions. The piece notes communism’s ambition to supplant other governments and its coercive reach, while urging unity among free nations. It also cites Chanute’s parking fine compromise as a parallel to policy moderation.
The Wichita Eagle cites 60 million dollars a year from overparking fines across about 2 500 towns and cities. The system aims to allocate parking fairly while generating revenue, with many places like Lawrence fining one dollar for brief overtime. Drivers often miscalculate time needed for tasks, and the red ticket car remains until resolved.
The Parsons Sun endorses Kansas City Southern officials efforts to mellow diesel whistle tones. The Journal-World recalls a Lawrence resident’s rail strike remark about long whistles. the era ended with trains still huffing. President Truman’s Acheson stance is explained as avoiding another secretary’s loss of face. Michigan’s northern snow spree totals 94 inches over 42 days. Critics of Franco still defend Stalin.
Lawrence news notes the state highway commission will cover half the cost to pave the remaining three blocks on Massachusetts Street from 20th to 23rd. Charles S. Flory, 81, lies in critical condition after a hit and run near his Ninth and New York home. A family Christmas dinner at the Weaver residence includes Dr. and Mrs. David Robinson, Arthur and Jack Robinson, and other relatives.
Miss Isabel Gibb hosted a luncheon and bridal shower for Hope Selix, with a December wedding planned. Laura Rankin and Wilma Muller hosted a bridge tea for Mirza Carder Start, whose marriage to Cargill Sproul is set for next Monday. Everett Petefish traveled to Kansas City for the day. Edna Teeter and others planned holiday visits. Ed Huey and W Underwood were noted in town. Birth announcements include Chester Wible and Rou sharing news of a son.
SKF Industries Inc builds an alumni network from former farmer employees to gauge interest in re employment as skilled tool operators, machinists, and inspectors. The move aims to stock a trained workforce for future shortages, with a candy store owner and a tenant farmer among those who returned to prior jobs.
Rangoon kept awake by a persistent night watch after Burmese rebellion threats last year. Citizens formed patrols and each street appointed a night watch man to strike an iron pipe gong at night, stamping out alarms as rebels retreated. The watch remains in place, maintaining calm with hourly gong raps.
An American mining journal notes highgraders stole ore from the cobalt Shalt Lede Mine in Ontario. Community seniors recall ore holdings over 4000 ounces per ton prompting buyers to contact miners and engage in theft preventing production.
A Helsinki newspaper ad asks a gentleman splashed by a diplomatic cat to sue the Dutch legation. The piece notes uncertainty about consequences in Finland and warns of aggressive damage collectors, while a cynic quips about three kinds of women.
A $75 mile motor road is planned from Hunza in Gilgit Agency to Peshawar in the North West Frontier Province. A jeep track between Gilgit and Balakot built by the Pakistan army two years ago is often blocked by snow. Gilgit Agency sits near borders with the U.S. Army Afghanistan and China, making it strategically significant.
The column lampoons marital banter as a wife describes a vacation and the husband questions his presence, noting fall as a time when people long for home and simple comforts. The quirky quips reflect playful social observations rather than hard news.
A quirky note on a Meine poet who married twenty women to craft odes to canned foods. The piece hints at a broader satire about parenting wisdom and folk perspectives living on either side of a divided community.
A world weary of wars is examined through a globe trotter’s Christmas memory in Bethlehem. The author cites soldiers on leave, religious faith, and letters from a Pittsburgh Marine as signs of a spiritual push toward peace amid global upheaval. He remains hopeful that peace will eventually come, even if not in this era.
Commonwealth Statistician Rolard Wilson reported Australia had 112,891,000 sheep as of March 31, with cattle totaling 14,040,000 including 4,850,000 dairy cattle. Pigs and horses stood at 1,123,000 and 1,057,000 respectively as part of a long rising trend since 1947. Concurrently President Truman expressed thanks for the Hungnam evacuation and Christmas peace, noting church dedication and family traditions.
Annie M Weston Garratt born August 31 1865 in Mission Johnson county to Joshua and Hannah Weston. Married John Robert Garratt in 1807 and attended Prairie Center Methodist church. She suffered a nervous ailment for eight years and died December 7 at Lawrence Memorial hospital after a heart attack on December 4. Survived by husband, daughter Myrtle Ruth Howard of Lawrence, sons Willis F E Garratt of Rogers City Michigan and Vernon W Garratt of Lawrence, sister Mrs Charles Holmes, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Quote about small things closes notice.
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Thailand projects a strong 1951 rice harvest with export estimates ranging from 800000 to 1200000 tons. Minister Chuang Kasetsilpakorn says floods damaged only lowland rice while hill crops recover, and central plains and northern areas are expected to yield very good. In Canada, Caribou sightings in Carleton County rise as moose, also protected, appear to be increasing after 1918.
Washington dispatch profiles Capt. Peter S. Scoles of Oceanport New Jersey a twice wounded doctor who served with the 7th Cavalry Regiment in Korea He argues medical personnel should be trained to fight cites Geneva Convention allowances and the need to defend wounded and themselves He praises helicopter evacuations and recalls a brutal 30 day stretch near Taegu in which 2 of 2476 casualties died before reaching the clearing station He notes aid men fought like infantrymen and stresses more and larger helicopters are essential.
Vienna reports one of Austria's premier ski runs at Kitzbuhel in the Tyrolean Alps will receive floodlighting this winter. Local authorities say it will be the first floodlighted ski run in Austria and among the first in Europe. The town expects record tourist numbers, especially Americans, this season.
In Eudora a holiday program drew many attendees as students performed carols and readings. The event featured a brass band, twirling acts, and a first grade recital. After the program students returned home for the Christmas break, with school set to resume in January.
A fragment rich with radio listings and local society items outlines KeMO WREX KMBC WDAF program menus for December including Hollywood Playhouse and Voice of Firestone. It also records church circle events, birthdays, and family travel notes from a small town, with names like Mrs. Catlin, Mr. Skinner, and Mrs. Win Ot.
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