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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
5
Sheriff raided a Lyons dice game run by outside pros and warned other groups to stop similar gambling. The Hutchinson News-Herald argues tough enforcement may not win favored status, noting officials confront protective community groups. Enforcement attitudes shape public safety.
James Marlow suggests the most influential people from 1900 to 1950 may be overlooked in their time. He cites Karl Marx and Gregor Mendel as examples whose lasting impact was recognized only later, urging readers to honor those not yet celebrated.
In the Gazette, Mr White argues a private owner could improve existing facilities rather than spend half a million on new construction. He warns welfare staters may view this as a push for more big spending and notes taxpayers will need to make do with what remains after such an orgy of expenditure.
The Chicago News criticizes new census queries as potentially costly time waste. It notes the census of occupations has never listed burglars or bookmakers, since income from illegal activity is estimated to form a small portion of earnings.
The piece quotes Charles M. Harger critiquing political language on common sense and market ideas. It cites Charles Brannan discussing government storage and price levels as a misreading of market signals. The passage argues such notions are exotic within American policy discourse.
The piece asserts Henry Wallace may have played a larger role in atomic bomb development than General Groves. It suggests the Wallace faction now treats the bomb as respectable amid Russia possessing it.
Despite ongoing tensions in Europe, residents there report the best Christmas since the war. The longer they stay away from conflict, the brighter their Christmas and all days ahead.
Advocates push for a constitutional convention in Kansas linked to Governor Carlsen’s plan for a little Hoover commission to streamline state government. They aim to shift legislative power, a move Western Kansas counties fear will hurt sparsely settled areas. The convention would significantly burden the Hoover plan.
The C.1.0 sees no chance to repeal the Taft Hartley act in Congress next session. The President still treats repeal as the top concession to win. Labor appears more realistic but lacks persuasive power, though the President's influence last season yielded little payoff.
Mathematics teachers nationwide hold back verdict on Dr Einstein's equation explaining gravity. Few readers of the newspapers can suggest a better interpretation or application for the theory at this time.
A publicity release announces Wildlife Restoration Week beginning March 16, clarifying it is not the New Year’s Eve week. The messaging warns against confusion with the prior New Year’s celebration period.
Egypt's young king Farouk reportedly falls for Narriman Sadek, fiancé of Zaki Hachian. The 29 year old monarch has a history of decisive action and strong will, while Narriman faces a costly choice between love and allegiance as a potential new queen.
Miss Dorothy Arnold returns to New York to head the children's division at Roosevelt Hospital. The “Christmas in Song and Verse” cast included Donna Collins Cynthia Carter Joyce Reusch Jackie Tusker and others. Nadine Candler and Frank DeWeese of Edmer Springs announce their marriage. George Innes Bullene and Norma Dyle welcome a son George Innes Bullene Jr. Mrs. Bullene formerly Norma Dyle. Maud Ellsworth visits Spring Hill relatives during vacation.
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs J J Tobler announce the marriage of their daughter Edith Mae to W E Elam of Springfield Missouri which took place yesterday morning Mrs R M Sutters entertained at tea Saturday afternoon honoring Miss Pauline Richardson of Peking China Mrs Alfred Graves Tulsa Oklahoma and Miss Jennie May Richardson Chicago have been guests of their parents Mr and Mrs W C Richardson Miss Edna Teeter who will take up her work in the registrar s office at the university on January 1 was a guest of honor at a dinner given last evening by the girls of the Journal World office Those present were Miss Teeter Mrs T A Cordy Miss Grace Kiefer Mrs Farr Farris Mrs Robert Reynolds Mrs H D Ely Miss Helen Mohler
Last evening at the bride's uncle and aunt home Elizabeth Keneaster married Charles Jusk with 60 guests. The ceremony featured maid of honor Nina Hester and bridesmaids in lavender and green silk. A Lone Star family reunion honored Andersons from Pasadena and Andersen from Washington. the Lone Star band performed Christmas music at Woodman hall. Henry Smith named for a two police foreman vacancy amid resignations over extortion. mayor to appoint soon. Streetcar service halted by coal shortage. Prof. Ephraim Miller to retire after 35 years and join Carnegie pension plan.
A humorous, fevered imagined match between American and Russian teams. The Times muses on a possible battle on the gridiron, naming coaches and players in a playful, geopolitical sports fantasy with charitable overtones.
The Lawrence Business College is closed for the holidays and will reopen in the new year on January 3.
A daily habit of scanning the Journal World classifieds yields timely insights and community notices. Readers report finding jobs, sales, and announcements among the familiar ads and listings each morning.
New York December 30 The Radio City Music Hall announced a new world attendance record of 30887 for the Christmas pageant The Nativity and the film On the Town The hall says the figure exceeded the previous record by more than 1000 with six thousand people outside and all seats filled Officials drew sociology students from Columbia University to study the phenomenon and a spectator humorously compares the crowd to her hometown population.
Dunn and Bradstreet reports a 2 to 6 percent rise in retail trade over the year ago period. Christmas sales and post holiday promotions helped keep the week ended Wednesday near the prior week's high, signaling continued strong consumer activity in New York.
Topeka December 30 The Kansas Bankers association announced 1950 meeting dates for two divisions. The bank personnel section will meet February 12 and 13 at Emporia. The trust division will hold an all day conference March 23 at Wichita.
A compact vocabulary puzzle listing clues and fragmented answers across multiple categories. The items range from musical terms and body parts to geography and materials, suggesting a themed word association or crossword style exercise.
Missouri and Maryland meet in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville with light workouts planned to avoid injuries. Mayor Hayden Burns proclaims Gator Bowl Day and urges citizens to attend the Monday game.
Maryland coach Jim Tatum says his squad is in good shape as it trains at Jacksonville Beach. Missouri coach Don Faurot plans a minute workout in Fort Lauderdale before Jacksonville trip. star guard Junior Wren remains out with an injured hip.
A western town drug store is robbed as thieves break in and steal only several bottles of liniment. The report notes a reader asking for health advice about joint pains and requesting police addresses.
Youths ripped 12 signs reading Drive Slowly Children at Play in Long Island. Officials urge caution and remind residents these signs promote child safety both outdoors and indoors in shared spaces.
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