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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1952
Page
4
Publication notice lists multiple subscription plans and prices for Lawrence area and surrounding counties. Rates include one month one dollar and year options. a few regional terms are specified. The notice appears under a 1952 February 23 date with Associated Press rights noted.
The Soviet mask of innocence slipped at the United Nations General Assembly in Paris as Andrei Vishinsky charged American aviators with being forced down in "our territory" and tried in "our courts." The debate exposed Moscow's shift from insisting satellite powers ran their own affairs to acknowledging Moscow's influence, with delegates perceiving the change as a clear departure from prior official lines.
The Journal notes the vote against a quick funding plan for off street parking. Salina prefers gradual revenue from meters to finance new lots, avoiding rapid condemnations like Lawrence and urging careful study of aging properties.
A week of truce news from Munsan Korea shows early optimism fading as major issues remain unresolved. Disputes over prisoner exchanges and Russia’s neutral supervisory role dominate discussions, leaving prospects for a breakthrough gloomy.
The article notes Communist red riots across seven Japanese cities, aiming to weaken the Japanese government and discredit American occupation authorities. It argues most Japanese leaders prefer strong ties with the United States and Western powers to withstand Soviet pressure, while some remain susceptible to agitation from dissident elements.
The piece questions government sales of war surplus assets and profits from resales, noting Newbold Morris involvement and potential reform motives. It also reports Ewell Stewart filing for the August Democratic governor primary, his third bid, and party reaction. Separate notes mention San Francisco residents regretting shunning a young Chinese mechanic once labeled Communist amid broader misperceptions.
Atchison residents share weekend visits and births. Mr and Mrs Malcolm MacLaren announce birth of a son. Mr and Mrs Lester King announce a son. Donald Schaake hosts a patriotic dinner for Junior Wright School friends. Mrs Lloyd Talley welcome a son. Lawrence moves Dr LE Rice opens office here. National Education Association meeting in Dallas. Mary Underwood marries Laurel Ringler. Pinckney Schow receives Washington Crossing the Delaware picture. Four corporals and three sergeants needed for Company A. Benton Rothwell hosts party with many neighbors attending. Albert McNish elected Humane Society director. Fred Heun and Madie Barnes wed recently. Mrs August Weber hosts dinner in tribute.
Bertha Knabbe’s birthday and CW Gantt host lumcheon for Mrs. Fox from Kansas City. Mrs. Wilder S. Metcalf entertains dinner for Mrs. Franklin Biffle visiting from San Francisco. Miss Emily Bennett and Levi Hoffman wed at Lutheran Parsonage. Prof W. o A Whitaker hosted luncheon for Prof C Alphonso Smith with several professors and Dr Tillotson visiting in Lawrence. Missionary Society meets to discuss humanitarian work. Political quip noting Republican party lacks hair among four candidates. Taxpayers’ net take sums up remarks.
Fragmentary report notes Cochran scientists stating the moon does not govern weather. The fragment hints at a broader discussion on housing, children’s visibility, and a man threatening to raise prices, but details are unclear in the surviving text.
A garbled fragment references neighbors learning of something about pigs and an actor's time on a show. Mentions money, a large sum, and a vague judgment about whether someone tanks.
Topeka editor Haskell notes noun into verb usages in AP and Webster. He cites author as verb and massed examples of verbing nouns from finalizing budgets to velocitizing driving. The piece lauds language as living and ever shifting with new verbal turns.
Bern Swiss nutrition commission urges nationwide prohibition on selling liquor filled candy to school age children. It says cognac cherry and brandy chocolates excite youngsters and fatigue them in class, urging parents teachers and shopkeepers to shield youths from such items. Also notes the Peshtigo forest fire of October 1871 burned 280000 acres and killed about 1500 people.
A list of upcoming additions to the City Library shelves for the week of February 25 invites public viewing. Items include Norah Lofts and Dale Kramer titles from 1951, Carlo Levi’s postwar Rome, and works by Ryan, Murphy, Hayes, Meredith Willson, Heinlein, and others, with notes on publication years and brief descriptions of each book.
A square mile tract northeast of Lawrence part of the 1200 acre Robinson gift is a living outdoor laboratory for zoology research. KU Museum of Natural History reports 5033 animals of 53 species have been marked and released in three years. The reserve serves ecology study and conservation of native Kansas flora and fauna.
The Armed Forces list highlights L J Clinton Maiden son of Mrs H E Maiden of 1031 Miss St as pilot for the List Air Refueling squad named Air Crew of the Month at Lockburne Air Force Base Columbus Ohio for air to air refuelling flights. Lt Maiden plans a third trip to England in April for several months of duty. Also named are Jerald Vansbinder aviation electrician's mate serving with Patrol Squadron 40 in San Diego. Dale Harvey with Air Transport Squadron 1 v at Kodiak Alaska, a former University of Kansas student. Pvt Robert E Whaley returning home from Fort Meade to attend Fort Sam Houston operating room tech course. Pvt Lyman W Jones assigned to X Corps command post in North Korea. a newborn son for M Sgt Raymond R Shannon and wife on Guam. Pvt Whitfield Anderson recently graduated from Ordnance Automotive School at Atlantic Ga and departed for the Far East. Pvt Michael Maturo heading to Japan with the U S Signal Corps Photographic Department. and Clifford Deane Hamill completing basic training at Lackland.
Private first class Hamill, son of Mrs. Frank Mollby and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hamill, has been promoted and will report this week to Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi Mississippi for electronics training after attending school in Lawrence.
Marriage licenses have been issued from Probate Court to Floyd M. Henden 37 Kansas City and Ruth A. Riley 38 Lawrence Harry T Chestnut Jr 27 and Margaret MacQuann both of Topeka.
A dense listing shows WDAF KMBC WREN and others airing programs across February 20 to 24. Include musicals, news, religious features, dramatic reads, children’s shows, weather, and sports updates with stations EMI WDAF KMBC and WREN foregrounded.
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