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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1950
Page
4
The period piece notes a religious verse from Isaiah 2 2 quoted for the date February 15 in a Lawrence Kansas newspaper. The fragment references The Holy City and calls for awakening and strength for Zion and Jerusalem.
The piece argues hate drives modern movements and cites the Dresden bombing as a controversial Allied act. It notes Germans claim the attack was not military necessity, Allied regret, and Russian use of the event to promote anti-Western sentiment, with claims there is no written proof of Allied request.
The article argues against Canadian potatoes entering the United States to exploit price supports. It notes 50 million bushels of surplus US potatoes and claims smugglers would burden taxpayers. It calls for stricter customs enforcement to prevent cross-border spud trade perceived as government-subsidized aid.
Rankin of Mississippi labeled Albert Einstein an old faker and urged deportation. The piece argues Einstein is protected by law and that Rankin's outburst reflects overgeneralization about experts. It notes Einstein’s physics prowess versus limited political knowledge and warns against assuming mastery across all fields.
Insurance men call President Truman’s tax plan a scheme to soak savers for spenders. They note nearly every administration plan in the last dozen years matches that description. The scheme pressures savers, making saving harder than before.
Washington reports more than 100 dangerous subversive aliens from Russia and iron curtain nations are free in the United States. They are among 3,500 aliens ordered deported but cannot be sent back as their own governments refuse to receive them. The immigration service cannot track or surveil them, though pending legislation could grant authority. Meanwhile those planted here enjoy immunity while some are well funded. The Register notes Iola’s traffic light works well with drivers stopping and pedestrians waiting, though some left turns cross traffic. Washington signs suggest President Truman may seek the 1952 nomination, a trend since a year ago after naming a Democratic national chairman.
The Kansas City Kansan argues that the Republican party should unite on repudiating New Deal and Fair Deal records. It cites revelations of communistic influence, spy activity, and federal deficits as proving a failure of the current administration. The piece urges a strong negative platform to capitalize on the regime’s perceived weaknesses in 1950 and 1952.
Emory Scott argues that a thriving Chamber of Commerce, with dues paid and active members, sustains business in Lawrence Kansas. He recalls a southern Kansas town that dissolved its chamber risking stagnation until reorganization revived growth and civic unity.
Miss Mamie Stanclift wed Hubert Neis in Lawrence on Thursday evening attended by Mr and Mrs Luke Sales Jr Mrs Reid Hemphill and Mrs A E Garrison. A party followed honoring Mr and Mrs J Marc Jantzen Saturday night. Jess Hadts birth announced. Bert Wiggins returned from California visits Glendale and San Diego. Mrs A R Colman hosted a Valentine party for Mildred Essenheimer and class. Mary Elizabeth Edie hosted a Marenpo Camp Fire Valentine party with leaders Mrs Ryland Petty and Mrs Wayne Gill.
The item notes two marriages: Cecil Brown wed Henry Foulkes of Kooskia Idaho at the bride’s home, ceremony by Rev. David Cox. Cleo Deskine Michael of Pomona wed Charles Michael, the bride a Worden telephone operator. Also contracts awarded for a Chi Omega chapter house and local film listings with several features set to be shown.
Forty years ago famed novelist Norman Duncan now resides in Lawrence with brother Prof. R. K. Duncan. Mrs. S. E. Perkins returns from St. Joseph where her son David had an appendicitis operation. Prof. A. T. Walker hosted 188 faculty members at a smoker to meet Dr. Paul Shorey of Chicago. Mrs. M. E. Goodrich departs for Houston. Miss Beasie Carter returns from Tonganoxis.
Mrs. Truman hosted the 1950 tea for wives of Congress at Old Blair House due to White House repairs. Four guest groups of about one hundred attended at 4 p.m. The event featured crystal chandeliers, marble fireplaces, Dresden figurines, and Lavender orchids. Mrs. Truman wore a navy blue brocaded dress.
A New York council discussion urges more focus on current events in schools while Boston reports canceling the Washington Lincoln birthday observance due to lack of interest. The piece argues for balanced study of history as a guide to democracy and national security, highlighting colonial courage and nation-building.
Fragmented list of crossword style clues spans marine life compass terms and Latin abbreviations. The readable items include positions like near and thus and various short words hinting at a puzzle grid related to instruments, animals, and geographic abbreviations.
Washington column argues Congress is bogged down by red tape in early session. It urges a time based performance budget or must list to prioritize 85 top Truman proposals plus executive priorities, while noting many requests should be defeated or delayed.
The text celebrates frontier self reliance and personal initiative as core to the American democratic spirit. It describes pioneers forming mutual safeguards while individuals stood on their own feet, with community support when needed, and argues for knowing and defending these enduring principles as time changes.
Wichita Kansas February 15 Miss June Mellvin of Springfield Missouri has been named chief nurse at the Wichita Veterans Administration hospital. An army nurse for three years with the 42nd field hospital in Europe she landed on Utah Beach during D day. She fought in the Belgian bulge at St Vith in December 1944 and was evacuated from Bastogne to France the day before the 101st airborne division arrived to hold the line.
Rep. Wursell warned to the house ways and means committee that trimming oil depletion allowances from 27 1 4 to 15 percent would cost about 1 000 000 jobs and reduce tax revenue. He cited 20 000 wells in Illinois and over 100 000 small wells nationwide likely to become unprofitable, risking billions in oil left in the ground and a large drop in production if the measure passes. He argued keeping the 27 1 4 percent rate would boost wealth and tax receipts, while the administration project on extra revenue clashes with potential losses of up to 1 000 000 jobs..
A dense list of radio programs scheduled across stations WDAP KMRC WREN KCNO WDAF KMAC KALLU WKDAr KNEC WPAKR and more for the day, featuring titles like The Lone Ranger This Is Your Life Mr Chameleon Crime Doctor and Curtain Time. Several times are listed with various program blocks and host names such as Charles V. Stansell Dan Duryea and Wendy Ware, spanning afternoon into late evening slots.
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