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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
4
The issue notes the newspaper's details and pricing, then mentions a December 27 1991 item about people who will have their hands full in trying to suppress artful dodges in trading. The piece emphasizes the ongoing vigilance and behavior challenged by traders.
George Kennan, named U S ambassador to Russia, draws sharp Pravda criticism. Russian press signals distrust of a diplomat who knows Russia well. The piece notes Moscow’s reluctance to welcome a well-informed envoy and frames relations as difficult since recognition.
John L. Lewis urged higher steel wages prompting observers to link the move to upcoming coal miners contracts. They say his steel stance may shape his aims for wage rates in the coal industry, affecting the broader industrial wage front.
The Allies confront a complex black market scheme dubbed Operation Double Cross. The trade routes bypass borders, involving multiple countries to siphon vital war materials to Soviet and satellite states via western Germany. The piece notes Allied frustrations and the need to curb illicit flows amid Korea era hostilities.
Associates recall his 28 years in Lawrence as advertising staff at the Journal-World. He arrived to educate his family and fulfilled that purpose with a methodical, faithful work ethic. His kindness and helpful nature left a lasting impact on colleagues, church, and community.
Thousands of veterans, trying to get home for Christmas, were left at airports and union stations nationwide as schedules fouled up by oil and exchange troubles. The piece notes veterans' battered patience and resilience amid a year-end look at 1951 turning toward 1952.
Old Home Town Today's front page notes Japan bombed Manila after the Philippines capital was designated an open undefended city. Local manager T Skinner of Kansas Electrical Power Co will retire Jan 1, Cecil Hough to succeed. Civ defense offices open Monday for volunteer registration at city hall and court house. Numerous social notes follow including births, visits, and Christmas gatherings across town.
A clipped Barbl by Hal Cochran riffs on friendship and effort. It notes keeping friends by being useful, contrasts plans with action, and cites a humorous thermometer line about class. It mentions footwear metaphors and stories of successful men starting on a shoestring, ending with a jab at ignorance in offices.
Yonkers civil defense police oppose a $10 uniform proposed for five battalions. The plan would outfit white helmets blue coveralls white belts and white leggings, appealing to all but one battalion whose members call it clownish. They prefer plain badges and armbands amid concerns over appearance and discipline in disaster work.
Aletizon Globe editorial from Korea, by A Kaff of Atchison, laments missing small town scenes in U S homeland. He longs for a Rushville Missouri snapshot like grand city landmarks, praising county jail and local places over distant big cities.
Eudora residents record Christmas Day dinners and holiday visits. Families such as Lothholz, Altenbernds, Robnsacks, Neises, Reuschs, Broers, and others host relatives from Lawrence Topeka and Wichita Falls. Guests include Williams Zinn Warmker Kohler Jameson Edlers Bohnsacks and Wahl, with community notices on meetings and hospital visits.
Washington in 1949 analyzes Communist tactics to keep America divided, arguing that incidents against Americans fuel hatred and drive demand for strong action. The piece condemns mistreatment of Americans behind the Iron Curtain and warns of long term political effects.
Kansas City dispatch reports 20 month old UK-Mi rrea Keith of Wichita Kan was taken to Lake's Hospital after inhaling a peanut into the right lung. Surgeons operated last night and the child is now resting comfortably and out of danger. He will remain in hospital several days for observation and recovery.
Prices rose to about 116 dollars a ton in New York as newsprint costs climbed by ten dollars amid a near 30 year high. Industry observers say supply remains tight though not perilous, with Canada United States publishers reporting about 80 percent of needs met and world shortages easing slightly.
Sublette Kansas December 27 Darrell Hill 14 was killed yesterday when a rifle given for Christmas discharged while he hunted rabbits with a companion near town. The gun toppled from a building and fatally struck the boy, who died three hours later at Garden City hospital. Charles H Thayer owner of Thayer Plumbing Supply Co died yesterday at 60. His daughter Charlotte Thayer teaches English at Wyandotte High School Kansas City Kan.
Dr and Mrs Harold W Guest drove to Lawrence to meet Mrs Ora Parker of Howell Michigan over holidays. Miss Muriel Dayhoff of Topeka joined them, returning midweek. Christmas guests included Rev and Mrs Eugene Kramer of Pleasanton and Dr and Mrs Edwin L Williams with daughters from Long Beach California. Williams flew. Daugherty drove to Kansas City to greet them. Counts family joined by train to visit another daughter in San Francisco.
A dense listing of radio programs and telecast segments across stations WDAP WDAR WDAF KCMO KMBC WREN KMBC with show titles host names and time slots reflecting a busy broadcasting day. Includes news summaries weather and entertainment features along with public service and sports segments.
A fragmented listing shows a 0:50 time slot for a film shorts segment titled Time and a community forum at 11:00. The source includes stray text about music and speakers Dinah Shore and others, with unclear context or dates.
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