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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1950
Page
4
A garbled newspaper notice references subscription rates and Associated Press rights. Readable fragments mention a price of seven dollars and a 69 news service and local AP content, with dates around February.
U.S. commissioner John J. McCloy urges Germans to stop blaming the western Allies for all failures. He argues the Allies erred in not recognizing a German government and placing postwar duties within agreed limits, while Germans must take responsibility for their own recovery.
Tax increases across all levels pressuring voters as Democrats of Kansas eye state and county offices. The Pittsburgh Headlight questions Democratic critique of Kansas spending, noting possible gubernatorial hopeful John A. Potucek, and contrasts local concerns with national policy under the Truman administration.
The New York welfare budget director faced criticism for cuts to relief allowances. He fed his six member family on a January relief budget and saved $28.53 under by sticking to official lunch and sandwich provisions. Critics question the director’s managerial claims while contrasting with broader relief client experiences and noting the timing relative to high profile espionage trials.
The Waltham watch company faces potential closure as postwar demand and foreign competition squeeze margins. Experts warn that without tariff protection and high skilled labor pay, precision manufacturing could drift to Swiss and other foreign producers, leaving only a few U.S. firms. The piece also notes broader postwar economic strains and geopolitical tensions in Asia, linking them to regional unrest and agricultural deficit improvements reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A separate grim remark describes a fatal case of Russian roulette in the east, reflecting ongoing peril and risks in the era.
Dr Milo Bail president of the University of Omaha urged the largest mid year graduating class at the University of Nebraska to labor for success. He warned that the earth yields nothing save to the labor of man and that some people claim to get something for nothing.
AP dispatch reviews John J. McCloy’s Stuttgart rebuke of German officials over Western Allies' policy. He urges four power occupation to ensure demilitarization, warns Germany exploits Allied rifts, and underscores need for strict Allied guidance for postwar recovery and Europe’s stability. Also notes Kansas State economist forecasts butterfat and manufacturing milk prices to limit spring declines.
Undersheriff Lathrop Read dispersed a group of relief clients after an hour long quarrel with welfare office staff over larger grocery orders. Mrs. William A. Pine, 80, longtime resident, died last night. Mr. and Mrs. Albert McNish, formerly of Lawrence, now of Andmore Oklahoma, visit friends here. Arthur H. Hase of Richland and Katherine Simons of Overbrook were granted a marriage license in Judge Means office Saturday. Mrs. Ed Thompson and daughter yesterday left for Denver to visit Stambury Thompson. Mrs. W. A. Moore returned to Madison after a weeks visit with her parents. Mrs. Ethel Anderson and Annie Anderson went to Kansas City to spend the Ys. George Butter was in town Friday evening for the Sigma Nu dance. He returned to Topeka next day, where he has the Maxwell agency. Misses Laura and Ella Engle leave tomorrow for Chicago on a buying trip. Sue Rogers of Topeka, who came down for Nu dance, is the pet of Miss McGrath. The high school class will present When Love Is Young with leads Lawrence Peairs and Lucy Culp. John R. Rudolph offered services to the city as health officer for the coming year free of charge. Lawrence is one of the few second class cities in the state with no health officer. Col. J. N. Harshberger returns from New Mexico and will use Lawrence Paper Co. as headquarters. Mr. and Mrs. August Wulfkuhle celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. John Hunzicker went to Eudora for the funeral of Mrs. Haelsig, aunt of Mrs. Hunzicker.
Twenty five years ago Mrs Cyrena Bateson suffered bruises and shock after a street car struck a heavy freight car on the Kar river bridge amid dense fog. Mrs James Skinner was elected president of the Pi Beta Phi alumnae association, newly formed in Albuquerque, NM. Ruth Peaks Skinner is remembered in Lawrence. Mrs Floyd Wright hosted 15 children for Marian Elizabeth's birthday party. Attending children included Marian Noble, Bobbie Stannard, Ruth Ann Hunn, Virginia Shirck, Mary Jane Bunn, Gladys Shirck, Charles Noble, Hope Junn, Marie Catar Stannard, Richard Riggs, Rex Wright, Don Wright. Mrs A D Wilcox welcomed the Friday Auction Club. Miss Susan Friend and Miss Opal Jayne Kennedy traveled to Topeka to attend the council of administration meeting.
Time to top dress with nitrogen on wheat should occur before March 15. Apply 60 to 120 pounds of ammonium nitrate per acre using a grain drill or spreader. Do not fertilize when leaves are moist to avoid leaf burn, says F W Smith, agronomy professor at E State.
A jumble of short items notes Barbs by Hal Cochran about valentines, a Texas high school reprimand for dancing in the dark, a tease about spring shoes, a robin sighting, and a March of Dimes appeal urging donations to help infantile paralysis.
Douglas County Rural Life members plan a permanent county headquarters for 4-H clubs and other groups. A public dance at the Community Building on February 25, with Clyde Byson's orchestra, will raise funds for the building fund. Dale Powell chairs the finance committee and says the project will move as funds allow. Rural Life serves youth with recreation, education, leadership and service through the county Farm Bureau and 4-H groups. Officers include Wayne Owell as vice president, Betty Metsker as secretary, Emil Heck Jr. as treasurer, and Mary Frances Coffmen as reporter. Tickets available from the 65 members. Deal Six and Miss Bette Quigley sponsor.
The K U leadership workshop for women sponsored by the Associated Women Students opens tonight at 7 30 in the Memorial Union recreation room. Mrs. Stanley Ginn national president of Mortar Board will discuss personal qualifications and leadership methods. Blake A Williamson Kansas City attorney appears Thursday at 7 30 to explain parliamentary procedure. Monday Mrs. Harry Woodring Topeka concludes with a talk on women's place in the community.
The KU Fraser theater opening night encore six curtain calls for Sweethearts a Victor Herbert comic opera set in Belgium features Mother Goose and her six daughters. Gerald Carney directs with strong ensemble turns from Gene Courtney Mikel Colin Campbell Jeanne Aldridge and Cannons. Choral work by Clayton Krehbiel praised though orchestra balance hindered word clarity.
London reports say the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield Simpson plan to end their exile in England. Real estate agents were said to be seeking a portable court house near London. The couple were last noted living in Mexico, with a friendly reception during a prior visit.
Washington reports another large dividend slated for World War II veterans life insurance though smaller than the prior 1950 payout. Officials expect about a percent of the new policy surplus to be paid in early 1951 with further annual dividends possible, while Treasury notes rapid refund checks distribution as the program proceeds.
A dense list of radio programs and times across stations KMBC WREN WDAF and others. Entries include newscasts, theater shows, music, and talk programs with scattered timing hints and partial program names. The text resembles a radio guide with many unreadable fragments and station identifiers.
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