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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1949
Page
4
A garbled Journal World snippet from February 2 1078 shows Associated Press style text about broadcasts and notices. The readable parts reference Maree Iré and a wall section, with unclear context. Entities are sparse due to damage, but mentions of CBS AP and press outlines appear.
Defraying the cost of liquor supervision, legislators amended the liquor control bill to divert part of tax revenue to cities. The debate cited police staffing needs for liquor sales in incorporated areas and questioned increasing local taxes. The measure passed with the proposed diversion approved.
Neighbors report booming outdoor sounds and creaking roofs during extreme cold. Seismic like shifts from sea contraction, snow, and frozen ground explain the vibrations, while indoor noises echo seasonal extremes. Scientists and cold-weather veterans confirm winter’s influence on the environment.
The late Justice Homer Hoch brought a wide grasp of law and daily life to the Kan- Bee Supreme Court. A former country publisher and senator, he understood how statutes affect ordinary people and how laws should be interpreted. Colleagues praised his clear thought and thoughtful approach to complex questions before the court.
American recognition of Israel and Transjordan may signal U S aims in the Near East. The move could imply newly recognized states receive privileges and responsibilities alike. The Paraguay government replaced its president in a bloodless coup, a common South American political pattern observed from afar.
The community of Iola faces a tough rebuilding period after a major fire destroys a pivotal local business building. Citizens are urged to rally resources and support a sustained campaign to replace the loss, restore confidence, and speed recovery amid winter hardship and long-range concerns.
In a chaotic China scenario Mao Tse-tung’s forces threaten Nanking while Chiang Kai-shek’s last holdouts in the south rally under Hsueh Yueh to defend four provinces. Britain weighs in from Hong Kong as U.S. and Soviet interests clash, with Washington urged to monitor developments before action. Meanwhile New York faces a record budget proposal of 9.236 billion and tax hikes to fund it.
Mrs. W C Simona is honored at a bon voyage gathering before her South American cruise hosted by Mrs. A C Mitchell Mrs A B Mitchell and Mrs A M Davis. Evert Welch of Salina and his mother Mrs Emma Welch expect visitors tonight. A Douglas county public health unit study group met at Wiedemanns. Mrs Frances Browne hosted a luncheon for department officers of the Ladies of the G A R with Mr Rachel Buckminster Miss Addis Buckminster and Mrs C H Kennedy among the guests.
Twenty five years ago Ted Shawn and Ruth St Denis lead the Denishawn Dancers who appear at the Bower sock. They will be guests of honor at a Sigman Phi Epsilon fraternity dinner tonight. Alumni attending include Dr and Mrs Naiamith Smithr. and Mee William Es sick and Mrs F W McDonald and Charls Farnham. Mrs Flora B Welker, recently ill at 1416 Kentucky Street, is able to join the outing. Kansas writer Mery Walker, whose verse has appeared, is noted.
Forties era item notes Sheriff W. H. Banning departing for California to fetch a man wanted for stealing 34 worth of food from Weyermuller restaurant. Sophomores presented at the high school chapel with Marie Ketels piano solo Hannah Mitchell Raven reading and a duet by Madison and Johnathan Dow. Naturalization papers granted to F Koebling of Eu who came from South Africa years ago. Mrs N P Deming overcome by gas at 1302 Massachusetts street while at home. Charles Pilla Charles Lothhols t and J B Perkins from Evdorm in county business town visit.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss racial proportion changes in the United States, mentioning Negro populations and a claim of a decrease from a prior level. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or sources but indicates demographic discussion.
Radio listings for WDAF MBC and KCMO stations feature programs and singers led by Wageman and Berle. Bay area, state harvest, and solo acts appear across WREN and WDAP segments with varied time slots on Wednesday February 3.
The note directs readers to send inquiries for full information to Box N-23 at the Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence Kansas. Including the explicit city and publication name, it serves as a standard forward-to-file instruction without additional context or events.
The United States Marines have resumed a presence in Shanghai, living aboard ships and drilling on naval property. About 695 Marines are deployed to safeguard Americans, foreign residents, and key facilities, while offering a stabilizing presence amid local tensions and interest from both Chinese authorities and factions.
A columnist collects readers notes on entertaining as a single woman at home versus with married couples. The piece contrasts guest behavior, suggests inviting extra men to avoid romantic inference, and includes queries about wedding gift notes and tipping beauty operators. It references Aly Khan, Rita Hayworth, and a Truman Stalin meeting plan.
A compact clue style entry listing assorted terms and numbers including Boring Mammal 18 Swab 19 Symbol for gallium and related hints like Annuity 22 Diphthong 23 Engrave 40 Myzell a Tells tales 47 Mixed type 4% Work unit 50 Its forefeet are very BI Unit of wire measure 52 Native of Scotland A Tavern 35 Solitary 58 Spryeda 57 Driving command $8 Was Indalled.
Washington Feb 2 The NLRB chairman said the Truman administration labor bill would override state bans on the closed shop. Hertzog testified that the measure would restore federal precedence over state laws in interstate commerce union security. States could forbid closed shops in purely intrastate work. The Taft Hartley law would be replaced by the Truman bill, which would give federal precedence.
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