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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1949
Page
4
The readable fragment cites a February 11 date and references a biblical verse from 17:6. Other words resemble a garbled snippet about a person named Baer Ach Barese and a place that looks like Cirstletion or Lae, but essential facts are unclear.
Governor Dewey’s push for a liberal course and calls for party reform show a clash between flexible rhetoric and solid proposals. He urges adherence to Republican planks that strengthen freedom and human rights, arguing that concrete policy measures reveal the party’s true spirit.
The Budapest trial of Cardinal Mindszenty sparks protest in western countries. The commentary argues officials should show restraint and avoid hasty diplomacy, warning that careless remarks shape future events and could inflame public opinion and cause consequences on global tensions.
C W Bailey of Baldwin reaches 101, celebrated as a community leader and good citizen. Also report Kansas Young Democrats naming Senator Russell Long as orator for Washington Day in Topeka, and Ulster votes on whether to stay in the United Kingdom or join Ireland in a recent election.
Analysis shows administration opposition to liquor business push with a 6 month plan. The campaign for state monopoly draws complaints of Governor Carlson’s ties to liquor interests. An omission bans liquor in public eating places, a provision not added. The senate passed a bill, but a major fight to create state stores looms amid Western Kansas dry sentiment and shifting Democratic support.
A western reporter explains Hungary’s treason trials reveal rigged procedures under communist rule. The piece notes state jailings target deemed dissidents, crimes imagined as motives, and absence of impartial Western style courts. It also reports inflation does not follow a single direction and Washington debates a probe. Topeka tap water tastes foul with July 1 as a tentative date for substitute beverages.
Independence Reporter notes the irony of an army draftee scoring 60 percent on a mental test by blind guessing, a jab at the value of such exams. It cites Kansas universities and editorials from Parsons Sun and Wichita Eagle on state schools. The paper recalls quips about promises and dollars, illustrating local commentary.
The piece recalls Gandhi's influence on Indian policy and peace. It notes posthumous tributes by leaders in Pakistan and India, references to executions of conspirators, and Gandhi’s enduring reach through Nehru Patel and Sardar. It mentions a December world peace convention Gandhi supported at Wardha to foster international harmony.
A collection of satirical lines contrasts public service with self serving politics and notes bankers at a meeting doubt the U S future is easy while mentioning changes in household care and aging demographics. The quip references Shakespearean errors and the odd belief that talking oneself to death could win in debates.
Walter Varnum was elected president of the state Shrine council at the annual meeting in Pittsburg. The story also notes a marriage today between Miss Inez Elizabeth Simmons and A Bryan Kenyon at the bride's mother's home, and other social items including travel and a 62nd wedding anniversary coming February 14.
Twenty five years ago Kerulf Eriksen and Helen Puckett won first prizes in geometry at the high school, with Corc y White and Ethel Uttinger taking second. Honorable mentions went to Florence Edmonds, Lydia Harris, Alice Gaskill and Ernest 88. Mr and Mrs Will Stadler of Eudora announce the birth of a February 8 infant. Ines Stallard and Grace soe of Lenten were seen shopping near City. Officers were elected for the Lolan society, a literary group for high school students.
The wedding occurred at the bride's home, 1124 Connecticut Street, Friday evening. Della Cur Bey and Alonzo Wilson were married in a simple home ceremony with family in attendance.
A dense, era style radio schedule lists Friday February 11 programs across stations WDAF KONMO KMBC WREN WPMW KMBC KDRO and others. It features The Lone Ranger The Fat Man Jack Carson Show Truth or Consequences and various music and variety shows with time slots from early evening to late night including sports and special programs.
Washington February 11 William W Remington returned to work at the commerce department after being cleared of disloyalty charges The 31 year old economist resumes work at the same pay 10330 a year as director of the export program his return drew protests from senators who led spy hearings last year The new assignment does not involve national security issues and he may choose to stay or leave the department
Moscow reports that in the Literary Gazette veteran writer David Zaslavsky says Russian is essential to being truly educated. He notes Hungarian youth, Romanians, and others in new democracies study Russian and even enemies study it. He adds the voice of America is heard in Russian.
Tel Aviv report states James G. MacDonald is appointed the first United States ambassador to Israel. He has served as the special U S representative here and now takes up the new post.
Mrs Harvey Booth attended a Red Cross meeting in Lawrence Monday afternoon. Mrs A L Tainter is confined to bed this week after a fall near Mrs F H Hell's home Wednesday morning. she is severely bruised but no bones broken. Chapter CE of PEO meets near Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Edward J Cragoe's home with Miss Aileen Wilson in charge and topic Out Brandine Women of the U S A. The Tri Deltas hosted alumnae and patrons Thursday at the chapter house. Colonel Walter T Scout, once Baldwin’s youth, returns to town.
Public etiquette guidance urges discreet conduct in crowds on buses and streets. It advises modest greetings, avoiding loud displays, stepping aside to chat, and offering seats politely, plus proper handling of makeup, smoking, and fare payment to maintain courtesy.
Puzzle list crosses a wide range of clues spanning astronomy chemistry mythology and music terms. The grid appears to mix numeric and wordplay entries with references to people places and objects such as nickel tellurium and moon goddess.
Local Baldwin residents share news of family ties to Baker University Alpha Chi Omega and Sigima Phi Epsilon. Mentions include Corel Stott, Louise Himdlman, and Ke Edsail B. Knopp. Travel and winter conditions cited from Pomona California and Oregon, with several visits and hospital updates.
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