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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1952
Page
4
Credit line shows subscription prices and address chaos. Rates listed include one month at 1.00 and yearly advance at 19.30, indicating a mis-OCR of Lawrence Massachusetts publication. The fragment references Douglas area and March 3, 1979 as a date.
A 1952 Journal World piece notes dramatic price differences in combat boots across defense branches and cites 14 major purchasing policies that require orders to small businesses, distress areas, and the Buy American campaign. It warns that such rules hinder centralized buying and reflect broader questions about national economic control and the upcoming political decisions shaping American future.
Reports from Asia stir speculation on renewed hostilities as Korea eyes spring. Talks on a truce drift without results while conflicting depictions of Chinese troop movements shape views on Korea and Indo China. An officer suggests neutrality patrols shield Communists, raising questions about pressures on Chiang Kai-shek forces and MacArthur’s Pacific recall.
Observers compare current Lincoln birthday discourse with his guiding aim to preserve the Union. Early plans did not include emancipation, but as the war continued the abolition of slavery emerged as a key factor in saving the Union and ending disunion.
The article notes a shift from an imminent showdown with Britain to slower negotiations after Cairo unrest and a changed cabinet. It questions Truman's stance on Franco and Western defense plans, mentions European defense needs, airport location debates, and ends with a critic's musical analogy about a modern composer and choir.
Local leaders announce the Pontian agency will close for the duration. Various community notes include student achievements, marriages, theater events, school activities, and social gatherings across Liberty Memorial High School and nearby towns.
The Parsons Sun notes that about 75 percent of medicines prescribed 15 years ago are unused today while new drugs, including miracle class medicines, have emerged. It warns against rapid unchecked progress yet highlights science improving longevity and comfort. It also flags social issues from longer lifespans, pension systems, and retired life happiness. Perspectives from Kansas City Kansan and Atchison Globe are cited on Prince Philip and dreams versus nightmares.
The Reconstruction Finance Corp closed its books on charges of fraud and collusion in an 80 million dollar loan to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, finding the loan not justified. RFC Administrator Symington said a special investigator recommended the decision, despite Republican Sen. Tobey questioning the findings. The note mentions past disputes among Congress, the ICC, and the RFC.
A collage of lighthearted quips and odd facts including the first corkscrew patent in the U S from 1360 and a Nebraska police pursuit of a stolen car headed home. Notes on penny shortages, market pigs, political campaigns, weight loss humor, and a miscellaneous local flavor.
Washington notes on how delegates at Republican and Democratic national conventions pick nominees. It discusses presidential primaries in 16 states, direct vs indirect methods, and the idea of a 48 state primary reform by Smathers and Douglas. It covers potential constitutional amendments and the role of party bosses.
Helen D Neighbor joins Kansas State College Extension Service as consumer education specialist on Feb 1. She will focus on foods and foods buying during the first six months, later adding training in intelligent clothing and household equipment purchases. A K State graduate in home economics and journalism, she previously served as associate home demonstration agent in Barton County from 1949 to 1951.
National 4 H Club Week observed March 1 to 9 focuses on boosting membership in Kansas per J Harold Johnson state 4 H club leader at Kansas State College Manhattan Open houses nationwide during the week educate the public on 4 H benefits The 1952 theme is Serving as Loyal Citizens thru 4 H Highlights include the special 4 H comparative stamp and the newly published 4 H history The 4 H Story
Lawrence Flower Club selects Pioneer American Gardening as a memorial title for the Lawrence Free Public Library in memory of Mrs. J B Wiggins a longtime member. The volume gathers state horticultural history from Elvenia Slosson and 41 states highlighting national garden development and pioneers in American gardening.
A fragmented list shows a busy radio lineup with numerous stations and program names. Items include Top of the Evening, Western Echoes, Space Cat, Dragnet, The Breakfast Club, Burns, FM and AM show blocks, newscasts, and various talent features across KCMO KMBC WDAF WREN WNAF and others.
A fragmented TV grid shows multiple network and local programs for Thursday evening including Groucho Marx on Stop the Moule, Herbie Shriner Time, The Plainclothesman, This Is Woman’s Day, and news segments. Also listed are Today, It's In the Bay, Ernie Kovacs, Dave and Charles, Love of Life, Search for Tomorrow, The Big Payoff, and various sports and weather features with Cavcade of Boxing and other features.
In a January or December protest in British colonial Singapore, Moslem leaders condemned the showing of the film David and Bathsheba as insulting to the prophet. A member of the legislative council urged leaders of other religions to help ban the picture.
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