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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1950

Page

4

Clyde Nichols a Builder of suburban Uplift in Kansas City

Clyde Nichols aimed to improve housing and surroundings in Kansas City area suburbs using business methods. His ventures focused on convenience and beauty, combining profit with community uplift. Associates credit trial and error for his success, noting his projects moved steadily and avoided repeating errors. Nichols sought a monument to a life of worthy aims and notable achievement.

Kansas City Clyde Nichols Nichols

Local radio schedule and programs on February 18

A dense list of radio stations led by WDAF KCMO KMBC and WREN airs Feb 18 with shows from Eye Eye Dozen to NBC Theater. Notable items include Gene Autry Star Theater Truth or Consequences and The Way of Life while sports notes mention Texas Rangers and Brush Creek Follies.

Om Wren Umaros Wren—Chandshe Magtetan WDAF Richard Diamond AMUL Gene Autry Star Theater Wren KMBC WLAF KC310 Elon BIV KMAC Godfrey Digest Dennis Dey KCMO Brush Creek Follies Judy Canors National Bart Danoe Grand OF Oprer Rebc—Newacaat Leon Decker Shamrock Wentworth Academy EMBC Brush Creek Foultee Nawecast WDAP Texas Rangers Garsoo Mident Harrison Wood Ig'n Murrey S.w—Khumo Pat Duan Wren Kmechl. P KMIC Rich and Diamond Wren Harrent Stae Kme—Family Hour Freddy Martin Wren Drew Paarson Kmbc— Weather Bureau Catholic Hour Wren—Beaton Blackie Jack Beny Kcmg Newzcaal KSIBC Amee N’ Angy Phil Sarria Wren—Ki Malone WPAF Sam Spade Folgey Red Skelton Theater Guild Corltas Archer Wren Walter Winchell WAF Jimmy Fidler Bob of KMIBC Peay Wren We World News

Record fragment from Journal World era notices

Fragmentary OCR item notes a Sunday publication, circulation audit, and postal matter under an 1878 act. Mentions figures like 110.00 and 7.00, with unclear names and dates. Contains scattered terms such as SIMONE, Sones, and Rater, plus references to press and audit processes.

Journal-World Uo Erle Co Sones Simone EL Ieee Meneer Suresu Sonday Jeb

Marshall plan credited with curbing European communism

Paris February 1. A top ECA official says the Marshall plan narrowly prevented France from becoming Communist two years ago, noting its greatest success as reducing Communist strength in Europe. Milton Katz, acting special ambassador for the plan in Europe, spoke to 25 American farmers touring seven countries to study the plan’s impact on agriculture. Their itinerary includes France, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, West Germany and England with a report due in New York March 11.

Paris France Marshall Gal ECA Milton Katz Europe Farm Bureau Kansas Missouri Neb New York Italy Switzerland Holland Belgium West Germany Eng Nice Herman A. Praeger Chapman The Kansas Farm Bureau Howard £. Barstow Larned W. A. Croag Lewis F. Floyd Breeding Rolla Harvey Griffin Oskaloosa C. L. Nix Hington C. E. Waugh Sharon Springs Walter W. Grader Prelly

Lincoln’s Emancipator hailed as secular saint in lecture

A lecturer extols Abraham Lincoln, calling the Emancipator a secular saint, and notes a Lincoln encyclopedia of his speeches. Republicans draft state platforms, citing Lincoln’s sayings as guideposts against debt, dependency, and overreach while urging personal initiative and sound policy.

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Zancoin

Chamber of Commerce canvassers praised by Lawrence residents

A campaign week highlights appreciation for the Chamber of Commerce and its steady efforts to improve the city. Residents note the organization works continuously on current and future city needs, and many speak favorably of its impact on Lawrence's development.

Chamber of Commerce Neve Lawrence Chamber of Comteres Audi - Organization

Double Talk At Washington Dinner Tour

President Truman denounced red light violations during a Frime conference in Washington then rode through 20 red lights to attend a $100-a-plate Democratic dinner. He calls his tour non political, but the trip followed by motorcycle escorts and a driver suggests otherwise. The piece argues that double talk and phony labels mark the administration’s communications.

Washington Truman Congress

Into Debt Fast Watch of government debt illustrated

Representative Errett P Scriv ner cites how fast Uncle Sam accumulates debt. He notes debt grows by about 174 dollars every second, over ten thousand per minute and hundreds of thousands per hour, amounting to millions daily. He links rising taxes and foreign imports to job losses and the Marshall Plan’s effect on American workers.

Errett P. Scrivner Second District Washington Sam Waltham Watch Marshall Mone

Truman Defends Fair Deal Against Socialist Charge

President Truman told donors that Republican charges of socialism in the fair deal are false insults to voters. He noted some Democrats, like Senator Harry F. Byrd, also see the same concerns, with Byrd calling the program a non stop, high speed highway to socialism.

Truman Harry F. Byrd

What Did Russia Get From a Secret Treaty Analysis

Unpublished portions of the 30 year Sino Russian treaty captivate diplomats more than disclosed parts. The text suggests Russia may concede to China with little return, prompting speculation about what Russia gains in exchange. The El Dorado Times grouses on human conflict yet hopes for future superior minds to end brawling.

Russia China Earth el Dorado Times

Life Underground No New Thing in War History

World War I trench life is recalled as a warning of future war sheltering. The piece describes underground chambers, villages, and elaborate depots like the Hindenburg line, plus a tale of Adolph the Rat and Captain Bob in a dugout. A closing tip gives plant mealybug treatment.

Events IN Review Life Underground Adolph Thet Rat Hitler Hindenburg France Lens Aisne Adolph the Rat Captain Bob Batman Bob Adolph Pal Adal

The Holyfield Music Store Burglary Night Loss

A Holyfield music store was entered last night with instruments valued at 383 dollars taken. Mr and Mrs Jay Hiatt welcomed a newborn yesterday morning. Mr and Mrs W N Long announce the birth of a daughter yesterday morning. Mrs Floyd Akin and daughter Mary Neil traveled to Kansas City yesterday to see Gone With the Wind.

Holyfield Jay Hiatt W. N. Long Floyd Akin Mary Neil Kansas City

Family Celebrates 75th Birthday and Local Visitation News

Mrs Edgar marked her twenty fifth anniversary with relatives gathering in Lawrence including J G Foyt and C C Edgar. The event drew Mrs Larpa, Melvin Edgar, W K Pagar and others. Leslie Kindred hosted a birthday dinner for Eva Belle with guests from Topeka Lawrence and Eudora. Elizabeth Bartz traveled to Chicago, Elfriede Fischer joined a bridge party in Kansas City.

Edgar Andy Dren Lawrence Eran J &G Foyt Colorado Springs Melvin L. B. Edgar W. K. Pagar Ree B. Edgar C. C. Edgar Ies ‘Daylye Mra Ager Ir Me. Larpa Rideos Pauly City Leslie Kindred Eva Belle Melvin McPherson Patricia Lana Topeka George Catlin Marie Lydia Mary Smith Carl Neia Felix Mueller R. A. Youre Marie Ambler Kindred Kvn Beile Alice Marie Eudora Elizabeth Bartz Chicago William Floreth Elfriede Fischer Kansas City A. J. Anderson George Dolbee

Breezedale Lot Bought and Bookstore Circulating Library Opening

Forty years ago Oscar A Williams purchased a Breezedale lot. The University Bookstore will open a circulating library next Tuesday with all latest fiction. Chaplain Thomas J Dickson and family of Fort Sam Houston Texas visit Mrs Elizabeth Stewart. Kansas City teachers visit local schools to share methods. Local school children enjoyed a vacation today. Mr and Mrs F R Bartz hosted a Wash birthday dinner for Miss Bertha nop of Denver.

Oscar A. Williams Breezedale University Thomas J. Dickson Fort Sam Houston Texas Elizabeth Stewart Kansas City F. R. Bartz Indiana Street Bertha Nop Denver

Feathered Friend Puzzle Word List Debuts in 15-Word Themed Grid

A mosaic of clues themed on birds and letters forms a crossword style list. Entries range from genus Spizetta to symbols for elements and common terms like mother and weight measures, creating a mixed vocabulary grid in a playful interaction.

India

Answer to Previous Puzzle

Puzzle clue list appears garbled with numbers and partial terms. It shows items like 27 Couple 33 Era 34 Be seated 36 Papal cape 37 Onagers 39 Notion and language fragments, plus references to Cleopatra's snake and Irish alphabet hints. Overall this reads as a crossword style fill with mixed partial entries rather than a coherent news item.

Notion

Philosophy of Life by Rich ard XN Bender

A critical review praises Rich ard XN Bender for stimulating curiosity in the subject of life’s meaning. The Baker University example shows how optimism and pessimism shape everyday speech, with the reviewer urging Baker students and others to read the book for thoughtful engagement with life’s big questions.

Philosophy of Life Richard XN Bender Philosophical Library, Inc New York Baker University

Coal imports rise modestly in late 1949 report

Washington officials said coal imports in December 1949 rose compared with December 1948 but not by much. Department data show coal and coke imports valued at 649,000 versus 588,000 in December 1948, with last December below September’s 595,000 and only a slight gain over November’s. Full January figures will be available in about two weeks. Most imported coal comes from Canadian mines traversing to the US communities.

Washington Department Cormuniti

Weaving Center Opens With Limited Looms At Rhode Island Street

The weaving center will open next Thursday at 900 Rhode Island street with three looms, expanding to ten. Mrs. Jack Bowen leads. call the recreation office 1814 or visit during listed hours to make appointments. Rugs only at first. warp costs 20 cents per yard off white, 26 cents colored. Loom fee 20 cents per session. NE door access. visitors welcome.

Rhode Island Street Jack Bowen

Margaret Truman denies Met career plans during Miami visit

Margaret Truman says published reports about her pursuing a Metropolitan Opera career are not true while in Miami for a weekend singing engagement. She emphasized she has no intention of joining the Met and is visiting for a brief performance Engagements and public appearances keep her schedule light.

Met Miami Fla Margaret Truman Metropolitan Opera Company

Murrow Returns to London for KMBC Broadcasts This Week

Gen Network commentator Edward R Murrow resumes London broadcasts this week heard at 6 45 p m Monday through Friday over KMBC with reports from Britain’s elections. Also listed are KMBC routines including Sunny Dave Brush Creek Follies and Dinnerbell Roundup plus entertainment segments with Robert Q Lewis My Favorite Husband and Miss Breaks.

Edward R. Murrow London KMBC KMAC Sunny Dave Brush Creek Lustle Ball Joan Danny the Eve Arden Tim West Tim Jim Burke Theairi Curt Massey Martha Tilton Curt Hope Youl

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