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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1950

Page

4

Democrats Turn Kansas League Sparks Topeka Meeting

The Kansas Democratic gathering at Topeka will forecast primary clashes as leaders urge hopes for a Kansas landslide. Debate centers on court house and state house control, with speculation that Judge Haxman could seek the U.S. Senate. Conflicting ambitions loom, promising a lively Topeka event venting party strategies and lineups ahead of the primary.

Kansas Topeka State House Haxman United States Senate Washington

Close Finish in Britain Election Forecast

Betting odds point to a photo finish as voters decide whether Churchill or the entrenched socialist government will lead Britain. The campaign centers on empire, economic policy, and the war's aftermath, with outcomes shaping Britain’s future and the fate of free enterprise.

Winston Churchill Churchill British England Britain

Tiger With Big Teeth in Socialist Rise and Berlins Invasion

A Melbourne Herald editor warns socialists press nationalization as a tiger with big teeth. Western Allied authorities fear a communist youth invasion of western Berlin tied to a May 27 to 29 celebration, later called off to avoid exposing contrasts with the Soviet zone.

Australia New Zealand J. F. Wiliams The Melbourne Herald Berlin Russa Zone

Religion and Economics Conference Tackles Communism View

Protestant churchmen at Detroit sponsored by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America discussed economic realities and the dangers of dogmas. A committee of 18 issued a nonbinding statement urging Christians to assess the economic order by Christian worth of man rather than by labels like communist socialist or capitalist.

Detroit Federal Council of the ‘Churches of Christ In

Mystery Trial Voegeler Reveals Communist Influence Claims

The Manhattan Mercury Chronicle reports a noisy mystery trial in which Robert A. Voegeler, described as American, pleaded guilty to alleged espionage tied to communist influence in satellite Hungary. Observers were barred, and American counsel or AP reporters were not admitted. The article notes opaque custody treatment and seeks election registrations and civic participation.

Robert A. Voegeler Expion Hungary Cardinal Mindaxenty Vogeler Associated Press

Russia and the West on the Cold War Fault Line

The piece analyzes whether Western demands for talks with Russia rest on real change or wishful thinking. It cites Dean Acheson’s Feb 8 policy stating progress toward peace via treaties with the Russians is impossible, urging a power-based stance to counter Soviet aims to consolidate influence and push a global communist agenda.

Russia Moscow U.S Dean Acheson Efe Isa Japan Acheson Americas Sam

Red drive and city manager debate in Lawrence

The article discusses the shift in Soviet policy after World War II toward world communism and the cold war. It argues a public debate in Lawrence on adopting a city manager form, noting the need for adequate information and the community's interest in truthful facts to decide what is best for the city.

Russia Lawrence Kansas Leer

Birth, gatherings, and society notes in Coild town

Mr and Mrs Harold Allen announce the birth of a daughter yesterday. Mrs Ben Carman will entertain at luncheon and bridge tomorrow honoring Mrs C G McCoy of Minneapolis Minnesota. Eleanor Allen and Patricia Bigelow were initiated into Kappa Kappa Gamma Saturday morning. The marriage of Miss Clara Stehlein and Charles P Aldridge took place Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran church. Mrs S S M Law has returned from a two weeks trip to Florida. Mr and Mrs P A Diehl and Mere W J Carter returned yesterday from a visit with friends in Denver.

Harold Allen Ben Carman C. G. McCoy Minneapolis Minn Eleanor Allen Patricia Bigelow Clara Stehlwein Charles P. Aldridge Trinity Lutheran Church S&s. M. Law Florida P. A. Diehl Mere W. J. Carter Denver

Community notes from a 1920s Kansas city page

Twenty five years ago Haskell Institute received a $56195 cash gift from the Quapaw tribe of Oklahoma for a new athletic field. Lincoln essay winner Frank Strong Sr. and eleven football players from Liberty Memorial High were announced. A senior recital by Mrs. Thomas A. Larremore at KU and several local social events are listed along with a wake of obituaries, school news, and a minstrel show benefiting the city restroom project. Also reported are storm sewer complaints on Massachusetts Street and a box car collar contest at Ober’s store with a $2375 prize.

Haskell Institute Quapaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma Frank Strong Lawrence High School University Liberty Memorial High School Ira Wilbur Vance Wadhams Homer Hanley Alvis Allison Donald Dowera Violet McKene Winona Cairns Jean Brown Ruth MecCain Rose F. R. Bartz Inch Street Washington Bertha Knop Denver Elks Bowersock Opera House M. G Laura Pease) Manley Louisiana Street Massachusetts Street Bob Starkweather Ober's Clothing Store

Dispersal plan eyed for atomic attack targets

Albuquerque reports Dr. Paul J. Larsen will take a post in Washington March 1 as head of civilian defense. He outlines a plan to disperse or shield key targets near Washington with underground shelters within 30 to 60 miles, arguing saturation bombing would be impractical.

Albuquerque N. M Office of Civilian Defense Paul J. Larsen Washington Ursen Atomic Energy Commission Sandia Europe Envition Pentagon

Lawrence Daily Journal World Society Notes February 1950

Local society items from Lawrence Kansas cover Girl Scout activities church circles and community groups. Mentions March leadership training bids, hospital visits, socials and planned meetings across several clubs including Western Star chapter and home demonstration units with leaders Mrs Daugherty Mrs Heusch and Mrs Adams.

Daily Journal-World Lawrenge Kansas Cawrence Daily Journal-World Lawren Memi Bere Mio Kanone Damen Tan Een Manning Hecent Rey Daugherty Laws Renee Meenerta! Hospital Howard Waviness Super Bridee Mra Fred Walker Eugene Mecabria Eugene Nicin Fred Moaiaer J. D. Adama Sprouse Kansas City Warn Thurstay Nell Catlin Schoe Margaret Webster Cyrequ Ales Paulie Wais Sears Howard Retter Ara Eudora 8.T. A Sadock Bete Rafelbrock Aub Teatny Eugene St Jef Wrasee Mesabell Versten Fn Lothhols Jay Omfter Dlert Nash Vivia Drorre Alea Hert Dowding Mra. Ticket Thursay Keltl Cot Mere Harry White Mere Jack Howard Mr. Hownet Lawrence Col Leenen Atiars Wayne Heusch Leater Massey Fete Lawson Hearesse Anaweing Howard Kohler Douglas County Bill Collins Varda Diedril Wotcr John Strong Circle No WT. Norris Circle No 3 Eudora Fever Club Minne Janes Minnie BO Edelrodk

Pictures of K U Will Be Shown in New Zealand

An exhibit of photographs depicting life at an American university has been sent to the third International Conference on Correspondence Education at Wellington New Zealand to be held April. The display lineup features the campus, Chancellor Deane W. MaHott, the 149-50 basketball team, and Dr A G Butchers, with Misa Kenney coordinating the reading of the KC display.

Wellington New Zeals M Rath Kenney Deane W. Ma Hott A. G. Butchers New Zealand Misa Kenney K.C Lincoln Nebr

Shawnee County Democrats elect Rooney chairman

In Topeka on February 20, Charles Rooney, a Topeka attorney, was elected chairman of the Shawnee County Democratic central committee without opposition, succeeding Harold M. Slatten who resigned to become district census supervisor.

Shawnee County Topeka Charles Rooney Democratic Central Committee Rooney Harold M. Slatten

Radio Programs Schedule on WREN and Associated Stations

A dense, OCR-like listing of radio programs across WREN KMHC WDAP WDAF KMBC KUWO KMBC etc for February dates, detailing show titles such as Light-Up Time Newschat Theatres and variety programs. Includes times, call signs, and program names across stations, with numerous items and many names. The fragment reads like a station lineup with multiple programs including news, music, drama, and talk segments across several stations.

WDAF Wren KMC WDAP KUWO Theater of the Air Wren—Chnstiane Band of Amerika KMBC Irma MHC Hal Richant Bolling KCMU Scotty Teras Hangers Arthur Godfrey KMNC Caroline Biles Kcal Modern KMRE Siam Jin KCMG Ladies KMEC Nwac MACK W—Wren Ming Crosby Hannibal Caoh Hride and Dirvorm Rcmab Hachetage Wile Lorenae Jone KMBG Young Or. Malone KNEC KMRC KMIRC WRENS Cavalcade of America North Hope K Sadie Kate Wren Fibber Meee Molly KMHCU Rerape Kumo— Philhartronic KMFC KOM News

Fragmentary Really Mixed Crime and Oddities Report

A garbled clipping mentions a woodless house build in the south and a costly new car sale as a path to footing. Batavia New York police glow disappears in a belts and gloves phantasm, then an outlaw stair creak at midnight. An Oklahoma prison riot is halted and a war den takes a pen.

Lawrence Vote On Manager Plan Election In City

Lawrence will vote in a special election alongside the regular spring polls. Agitation for a change has persisted, with petitions requiring 13 signatures to qualify. The mayor called for the election after a legal review confirmed petition validity. The city has experimented with different governance forms, including commissions and council at large, before returning to a mayor and council system.

Hecateet Lawrence Mitra Haa Munici

National Banner Puzzle Clues Yield Obscure Capital Riddle

A scrambled list of clues includes a capital city hint, animals, plants, weights, and colors. The mixed entries reference a banner puzzle style, with items like a river, the organ of smell, and epic figures, forming a broad wordplay grid.

Puzzling Crossword Clue Pack for 26 European City

Puzzle answers collected include 26 European city 33 Poked 34 Refer 36 Frozen water hanging from eaves 37 Hate 42 Humor 43 Land measure 44 Be quiet 45 Listen 46 Sea eagle 49 Snare 51 Ventilate 33 Tungsten tab 5 Vicar general.

Evening schedule shift for city workers in Edora

The notice lists a revised schedule starting November 11 for office staff including Jessie M and Mayor’s son, with a discussion of venue changes and special parade arrangements. It notes posting locations in New York and Valley Forge and mentions Transportation and Weather coordination. It also references expected turnout and the need for tracers and safety measures during the event.

Mira Te von Jessie M hTiot Weaterhorner Lerbatee Warne San Mud Mee W. Reer Eagdial New York

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