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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1951

Page

4

Subscription Rates and Korea War Dispatches

Subscription rates are listed and the article notes the Lawrence Kansas post office filing. The piece then delivers a dispatch about the Korean War from the Associated Press, describing the red offensive, air operations, naval gunfire at Hungnam, and speculation by diplomats on whether the UN can hold South Korea. It mentions Russia supporting the Chinese communists and warns of false security in Europe as the war unfolds.

Orurvesto Mart Pavasse Douglas and Adietming Douglas Adterareg Lawrence Kansas Korea United Nations North Korea 38Th Parallel U.N. Line South Korea Hungnam Beach Russia Europe Asia

A Clean Start School District 69 Goes Debt Free Now

A Clean Start School District 69 serving Lawrence opens the year with no bonded debt. Building work for relief of crowded lower grades has been paid from a special annual levy. Work so far is pay-as-you-go, but the district expects to incur debt this year.

Lawrence

Dual Role Russian acceptance of four power conference

The piece notes Russia accepting a plan for a four power conference to ease world tension may sour expectations among many. It argues it will not alleviate the undeclared war between the UN and the Chinese Communist government and that Western Europeans fear eastern invasion risks while the talks proceed.

Russia U.N

Big Plans and Progress from Flood Control to City Budget

An opinion piece surveys flood control debates over Tuttle Creek and Big Blue Valley, urging balanced measures to protect prosperity. It notes Korea cease fire talks, UN hopes, and Lawrence adopting city manager government. It closes with 1951 tax bill implications and looming higher taxes and appropriations.

Kansas River Tuttle Creek Big Blue

Douglas county Medical Society welfare care contract

The Douglas county Board of Commissioners and the Douglas County Medical Society members reach an agreement for doctors to supply medical care to welfare clients at a fixed per case per month rate. Mrs. Gertrude Batton of Wichita announces the marriage of her daughter Edna to Frank Gurtler Jr. The ceremony occurred last July. Gloria Goff hosts a tea dance for 125 high school friends on Friday night. Joanna March hosts a holiday party with schoolmates on Monday afternoon. Attendees include Margaret Ann Black, Margaret Betty Heckart, Patty Clem, Walter Steeppelworth, Henry Steeppelworth, Noel Johnston, Marvin Le Suer, and Joe Crow.

Board of County Commissioners Douglas County Medical Society Gertrude Batton Wichita Edna Frank Gurtler, Jr F. E. Gurtler Gloria Goff Joanna March Margaret Ann Black Margaret Betty Heckart Patty Clem Walter Steeppelworth Henry Steeppelworth Noel Johnston Marvin le Suer Joe Crow

Miss Gertrude Way to Return to Ward-R Belmont College

Miss Meta Murphy hosted a informal afternoon gathering for Miss Gertrude Way who plans to re turn to Ward-R Belmont college next week. Attending were Ruth Ellis Alice Sherben Elizabeth Sherbon Dorothy Greer Evelyn Burton Dorothy Shand Miriam Wood Alice Lackey Dorothy Winsler and Celestine Owen. A birthday party for Barredell Dalton was held with Jeanette Houk Wanda Mae Pringle Helen Bateson Bobbie Dodderidge Virginia St. invited.

Meta Murphy Gertrude Way Ward-R Belmont College Miss Way Ruth Ellis Alice Sherben Elizabeth Sherbon Dorothy Greer Evelyn Burton Dorothy Shand Miriam Wood Alice Lackey Dorothy Winsler Celestine Owen Barredell Dalton Jeanette Houk Wanda Mae Pringle Helen Bateson Bobbie Dodderidge Virginia St

No Traps for Others and New Year Dinner Highlights

A list of names and a note about workmen installing the pipe organ in Hoch auditorium are followed by a New Year’s dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Will Dillon of Lone Star for their son and daughter in Vinita Oklahoma. Attendees include families from Richland Carbondale St George Lone Star and Lawrence with many Dillons and related relatives.

Ben Mohler Carbondale Walter Dugan St. George Tom Dillon Jack Dillon George Dillon Richland Ray Shuler Pearl Johnson Lone Star Charles Bachelor Faye Lawrence Persinger Pearl Dillon Ermtmett Adams Lawrence John Dillon

Forty Years Ago Secretary Named and Local Construction

Forty years ago Congressman A C Mitchell announced L Haynes of Kansas City as his secretary. The piece notes a 47 degree drop in 48 hours with a low of 6 below zero. It lists new Lawrence residences and major buildings including a $10,000 church edifice, a $40,000 Masonic Temple, a $20,000 Westminster Hall, a $12,000 Pinckney school addition, and other homes and structures with addresses and costs. It also reports the wedding of Miss Mamie Griffin to John Miller at the bride’s parents’ home near Overbrook with Lena Schmidt as pianist and Miss Lena Schmidt, Miss Emma Schmidt, Wallace Flory as attendants.

A. C. Mitchell L. (. Haynes Kansas City Lawrence Missouri Maine C. L. Lescher Tennessee Street Pinckney School George Kirchoff Missouri Street G. C. Shaad University Heights Woodland al Smith J. Nottingham Louiana Street Mamie Griffin John Miller Griffin Overbrook Lena Schmidt Lucy Raible Wallace Flory Lena Emma Schmidt

Late Austrian Leader Calls Out for Occupation's End

Vienna Jan. 2 Austrian mourners heard President Karl Renner in a pre recorded New Year speech call for an end to the four power occupation. He urged a peace treaty and Austria's admission to the United Nations. His body lies in state at the presidential palace for diplomats, then at Vienna city hall for the public. Burial is planned Friday.

Vienna Austria Karl Renner Renner United Nations

Spy becomes film adviser for her story I Was an American Spy

Claire Phillips a former Manila nightclub operator twice sentenced to death by Japanese militar y courts for espionage will be a movie technical advisor. She arrives from Portland Oregon to aid production after receiving the Medal of Freedom from Gen Douglas MacArthur. Also noted is the death of C A Benson 65 circulation manager of the Atchison Globe with survivors including widow Edyth and daughter Mrs Glenn Lane.

Hollywood Claire Phillips Manila Douglas MacArthur Globe Atchinson Kan C. A. Benson Atchison Globe Edyth Dourhtes Glenn Lane Liberty

Barbs by Hal Cochran spark with social bite

Barbs by Hal Cochran tease with sharp social satire about a man lacking principles and his friends. An Oklahoma restaurant offers smile training for waitresses, prompting a humorous note that some customers would benefit from attending.

Hal Cochran Oklahoma

Se The Most Popular Brotherly Ties Are The Ones He Lets You Wear

A reflective piece notes that guidance through gentle instruction wins trust. It emphasizes parental patience, counting small faults, and the enduring impact of attention on children's behavior.

East Asia at War Jets into 1950s Crisis

In review of rising tensions a massive Chinese and North Korean offensive threatens UN forces in Korea. General MacArthur warns Japan may arm to resist if international law falters, linking Korea crisis to Japan's postwar role and Asia’s broader struggle.

United Nations MacaArthur Nippon MacArthur Korea Far East Asia Germany Japan Pearl Harbor Korean

Eight Burned to Death in Neosho Farm Home Fire

A widow Mrs Bobbie Martin and her seven children four boys and three girls aged 15 months to 12 years died in a holiday weekend fire that destroyed their isolated three room farm home near Neosho Missouri Coroner Corley Thompson said the blaze likely trapped them in sleep between midnight Saturday and noon Sunday the bodies found in the ruins two milk company employees assisted with the discovery and removal of the bodies

Neosho Bobbie Martin Corley Thompson Missouri

Soviet General Zhukov Directing Chinese in Korea From Mukden

Tokyo reports a high authority claims Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov is directing Chinese armies in Korea from Mukden Manchuria with Lin Piao as deputy. Zhukov, famed for Moscow defense, last appeared in news in 1947. Unconfirmed reports suggest possible appointment of Col. Gen. O Ha Muk to lead Korean forces.

Tokyo Grigori K. Zhukov Berlin Korea Mukden Manchuria Zhukov Lin Piao Russia Moscow Stalingrad Leningrad Red Star Ivan Ss. Konev MacArthur O Ha Muk Red Army

Western Powers See Little Hope for Big Four Talks

Washington reports that diplomatic officials doubt Moscow is ready for broad discussions with the United States Britain and France. A Kremlin note acknowledged the idea but imposed restrictions unacceptable to the West. Russia reportedly demands acceptance of the Prague declaration and inclusion of communist China, with no binding pre-Hig Four armament decisions.

Washington Russia Moscow Kremlin London Paris Altho Germany China U. S Britain France West

Lack of Patronage Forces El Dorado Bus Shutdown

El Dorado Kansas Jan 2 Bus service suspended due to inadequate patronage operator Ray Lutz said he can no longer run the system. Some residents expressed interest in taking over but no solution found. Also London Jan 2 Britain to place over three divisions under Eisenhower command for Western Europe defense.

el Dorado Kan Ray Lutz el Dorado Bus Company M. E. McMillen Britain London Dwight D. Eisenhower Europe

Word crossword clues and answers list

A long vertical horizontal word puzzle list with clues and partial answers, including terms like fly aloft shield bearing clamp diminutive of Josephine and various themed entries across astronomy zoology and geography. The page compiles scattered definitions with no article narrative, rendering a reference-style puzzle inventory.

Josephine

Vast Global Hangover In Wake of New Year's

A world uneasy after New Year as Vatican pilgrims press for peace and leaders urge restraint. In Berlin General Chuikov met American officials in a cordial reception hinting at thaw. North Korea promises fresh victories while Maoist China reports street celebrations. Back home, Americans marked New Year with parities and bowls amid a softer holiday mood. Weather stayed mild and traffic falls below forecast, but lingering tensions cloud the outlook.

Vatican Vatican City Pius U. S Germany Vasily Chuikov John J. McCloy Berlin Chuikov Moscow Kim Il Sung Peiping Red China Communist America Philadelphia National Safety Council Mother Earth

Israel Sheep Breeders Hear Sardinian Import Praise

In Haifa at the Israel sheep breeders conference delegates praised Sardinian sheep for meat quality while experts criticized Caracal Astrakhan experiments. In Topeka the Kansas state bank commissioner urged banks and trust companies to report their condition as of December 30, 1950.

Tel Aviv Israel Israel Sheep Breeders Haifa Topeka B. A. Welch Kansas

Former Iowa Senator Steck Dies at 69 in Ottumwa

Ottumwa Iowa January 2 Dani F Steck 69 former Democratic U S senator from Iowa died last night at St Joseph hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home Saturday.

Iowa Ottumwa Dani F. Steck U.S St. Joseph Hospital

Radio Programs and Time Schedule Listings on KMBC WDAF and More

A dense, OCR style radio listing for stations KMBC WDAF KCMG KCMO and others notes program slots and hosts for January 2 including Cavalcade of America Baby Snooks Truth or Consequences Bob Hope Life With Luigi America's Town Meet and more with a mix of news, music, dramas, and talk shows across the day and into the evening.

WDAF EMBC Wren—Tella KMLC Big Town KMBC KCMO Let'us Wren-American Legion Beulah

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE World Company Cituons J. W. Munnar Dov Scions Massachusetts Street Associated Press Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Allied Congress Treasury Old Home Town Happily Ever After Darling James E. O'Bryon Dewitt MacKenzie U. N Neosho, Mo Army Grigori Zhukov el Dorado Bus Pasadena San Diego Horizonta New England Phoenicia Tellurium Mest Et Casis Bank Statement Crown Eldridge Stowite Rexail Hound Corner Cordel Drug Stores Charlton Insurance Agency Post Office KCMG Wren Carolina Ellis Arthur Godfrey HMBC Helen Trent Hannibal Cobb KCMOW Dr. Stnjone Just Plain Bill Gidersleeve KMHC Harold Peary KCMQ Bing Crosby WDAPF Husband Beulah Wren—Allen Franklin Stars Wdaf-Television Tot Town Theatre Daniel Bert Parks Kate Smith Gabby Hayes Radio Patrol Tot Town the Ramblers Roberta Quintas Paul Whiteman Airflyte Teleneve Dancea School Hanna‘s RCA Victor Television Dealer Motorola N. Y Cas Shaw Lumber CO
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