Lord watch Between Me and Thee Verse Card
A compact devotional note features the verse Genesis 31 49 quoting the Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent one from another.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1949
Page
4
A compact devotional note features the verse Genesis 31 49 quoting the Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent one from another.
The Israeli government proclaims Jerusalem as its capital and moves government offices from Tel Aviv. Parliament meets in the city, signaling a defiant stance toward the United Nations and Arab opposition as both sides claim Jerusalem.
A dense, fragmented listing of radio programs across KMBC WD? AF and related stations. Notes include morning newscasts, talk segments, music, soaps, dramas, comedies, and late evening shows featuring familiar hosts such as Bing Crosby and Jack Armstrong.
Disheartening news for coal miners as a 150 million dollar welfare and retirement fund dwindled to near extinction in fourteen months. The fund paid out more than expected under welfare provisions, leaving many retirees unsupported and exposing flaws in fund management.
The week brought two 1950 outlooks. Secretary Sawyer predicts a strong year for jobs and business as 1948 recessions fade, aided by GI Insurance dividends and housing. Congressman Martin warns a tax hike may trigger a world economic tail spin costing millions of jobs. Dworshak notes voters push to balance the budget. Congress likely acting only under strong constituent pressure.
The red and white flag of Indonesia now flies over a Far East region with little prior representative government. The people, unconditioned by Western self-governance, begin the task of building equal justice and opportunity under democratic rule. Freedom planted may grow roots as Indonesians prove they can make democracy work.
The federal payroll fell to two million workers on December 1, the smallest staffing level since 1942. Officials expect the census year workload to end this trend early in 1950.
Senator Taft energized by anti labor threats from the administration. He directly addressed Ohio voters on a travel tour, with observers noting the face to face meetings boosted his standing in his home state.
Einstein has developed a new theory to explain gravitation though not yet proven by experiment. Colleagues of the great physicist do not yet know what it is but expect to understand it someday, widening the gap between him and the wider scientific world.
Prohibition era discussion argues Kansas should tax whisky to raise revenue. State keeps most whisky tax proceeds while enforcement taxes fund counties and cities. Wyandotte County reports eight thousand eighty one dollars this year, about half of expectations. Local governments still rely mainly on real estate taxes for funds.
Discussion notes the 1949 formation of the United States of Indonesia as a sovereign state and previews potential autonomy talks for the Dutch West Indies. It describes Surinam's wealth potential, jungle hazards, and the uncertain future for Dutch colonial ties, with investors seeking opportunities in developing Guiana.
Illness notes for Miss Hannah Oliver due to pneumonia. Engagement announced for Mary Alice Oliver to Norman F. Koenig of Rochester New York. Helen Lindquist to host a dance. Mrs H A Fries hosts a dinner bridge for Kathryn Fries home from Baker University. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Albert Palmerlee. Gene Miller had a tonsillectomy at Memorial Hospital. Various social visits and gatherings listed including Topeka and Lawrence residents and a bridge night hosted by H Blain Lacy for E P McKenna of Tyler Texas family.
Judge Hugh Means issued a temporary injunction restraining Governor Davis and the state board of administration from enforcing the removal of Dr. E H Lindley as chancellor and from interfering with his duties. The report also covers a Lawrence marriage and local social events including a birthday celebration and a Christmas party attended by Lawrence residents.
Forty years ago discussion centered on the federal government possibly turning Haskell Institute over to Kansas for state control. Chancellor Strong was expected to ask the state to accept. A group from a Baptist church altered plans for a sleigh ride, ending at the Gorrills’ home where they were hosted by Dr Will Gorrill. Socials featured Miss Sylvia Alford and visitors from Kansas City.
New York critics named All The King's Men the best motion picture of 1949. Olivia de Havilland won best actress for The Heiress, Broderick Crawford best actor for All The King's Men, Carol Reed best director for The Fallen Idol, and Bicycle Thief cited as best foreign language film.
In Wrightsville Georgia a massive fertilizer fire burned over 2000 tons and sent heavy smoke for miles. Residents reported strong odors while fire crews fought smoldering embers through the night and motorists checked vehicles for danger.
Eight year old Rose May Campbell died after being found in the street in Atchison Kansas. Police say a vehicle struck her and left the scene with no witnesses. The Campbell family resides at the place of the tragedy.
Washington reports show lawmakers from both parties naming red ink spending as the leading domestic issue as the 81st Congress opens. Taft warns of $6 billion yearly Brannan farm subsidies. Lucas defends deficit financing for peace, while Wherry and Taber urge drastic budget cuts.
A Roy Oatman age 76 longtime Riverside district resident died Christmas morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after weeks of illness. He was a noted strawberry raiser in Douglas County and helped develop new varieties from his Mount Hope nursery experience. He served 30 years as a rural mail carrier on route 4 to Clinton, often traveling by horse in snow or mud. He retired 19 years ago due to ill health and was married in 1895 to Maude Alice Whitman.
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Mrs. Oatman preceded her husband in death on December 21 1942. The couple lived on a farm north of the Country Club where he tended a famed lawn. Surviving relatives include two sons Arthur and Glen and five daughters Ethel Peters Marion Shull Mildred Kammer Bernice Davis Ruth Fournier and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Rumsey funeral home conducted by Rev George Fetter. Interment was at Oak Hill cemetery. Pallbearers were Sam Elliott Roger Williams John Canavan Henry Koehler Earl A Farris and Fred Peterson. The Business College office will be open during holidays for registration for January 3.
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