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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1949
Page
4
Subscription rates and carrier terms appear with odd spelling errors. The document references a March 13 1879 audit and distribution details for subscribers, noting a monthly charge and periodical pricing amid garbled text. The item resembles a small business notice from a 19th century journal.
A fragment notes Jesus directing his mission to proclaim the kingdom of God in various cities. The passage references Luke 4 48 and records a call to spread the message beyond Galilee to other places.
The new congress opened with Republicans backing Vandenberg again as president pro tem in the Senate while Democrats favor McKellar for the post. In the House Administration forces moved to establish Truman's edge, proposing a rules change. Dixiecrats stayed quiet as the insurgent move against Taft faded, and freshmen lawmakers must learn the ropes as the old guards set the pace.
War in Palestine risks widening as Egyptian warships shell Tel Aviv and Arab planes bomb Jerusalem. Israel hints at bombing Cairo, stirring British doubts over their mutual defense treaty with Egypt. The truce has collapsed, raising fears of a broader clash while diplomacy struggles to halt escalation.
A report from around the iron curtain notes only 23 of 2,500 officers converted to communism. The Germans trained to form a 100,000-strong border force under Soviet oversight would police Germans in the Russian occupied zone, but doubts persist about dependability and loyalty. Temperature drops in Florida Everglades hurt track crops though citrus benefited from prior frost.
Dixiecrat members insist they remain in the Democratic party while opposing a readout from the party. They warn that stripping Dixiecrats of patronage risks a split as Congress continues work. Regular Democrats show mixed reactions to the idea.
An odd New Year’s Eve development saw crowds in Miami and Denver shift from festive skylarks to mobs destroying property and causing disorder. Police worked long to restore order as early enthusiasm gave way to chaos. Senator Arthur Capper’s Washington radio closing urged “Live and let live and lift a little more than your share.”
Luis Munce Martin becomes Puerto Rico’s first elected governor as the commonwealth moves toward self government and steady progress after a period of ups and downs.
The Washington News-Herald banner proclaims no bad news on Christmas front while wondering why papers print bad news on other pages. It questions the logic of labeling news as good or bad and the role of newspapers in presenting information.
The generalissimo declares terms or peace with the communists as he reinforces Nanking Shanghai defenses and positions Formosa as a military political base. Chiang aims to hold the Nanking Shanghai sector while the war drags on, with Formosa serving as training and supply hub if retreat becomes necessary. The article notes his son Chiang Ching-kuo and generals dispatched to Formosa. It ends with a brief historical note on America's first chocolate plant founded in 1765 by James Hannon and Dr. James Baker.
Douglas County Bankers Association plans a dinner meeting to study public petitions. Kansas soil depletion crops total 119,369 acres. Ad Lindsey leaves coaching at K for insurance work and a southern Kansas trip. A. B. Mitchell named assistant attorney general of Kansas. Walton Ingham undergoes appendectomy at K U student hospital. Sire A B Connor visits son Donald in Los Angeles. New Year family reunion at 746 Indians Street with relatives in Kansas City St Louis and Omaha. Mary Kennedy and Max K dine with Kennedy family before returning to Kansas State College. Mary Elisabeth Corcoran returns to Schoenden to teach music. Dr W O Nelson elected president of Douglas County Medical Society. Officers named: H T Jones VP E P Sisson secretary H L Chambers treasurer. C E McClung and Mrs McClung to be honored at reception at Baumgartner home.
Twenty five years ago Lathrop B Read Jr of Eaton led a chorus of eighty voices in a New Year’s watch party service. The event highlighted community music and local sentiment as the old year closed.
Snow weather report shows 1911-18 year was the wettest since records. December was the driest on record. Social notes mention Misses Rose and Mary Stephens of Topeka visiting with aunt in New Year. Various local visits and gatherings referenced including Perry House event and New Year dances.
Paris reports the government launched an investigation into expenditures by several ministries after auditors accused misuse of funds. The 1944 47 report found billions of francs spent without definite purpose on furnishings or food. The Queuille cabinet was not responsible for the period, though some ministers served then.
A wedding party traveling to Taichang, including two newlyweds and 11 guests, were killed when a bus collapsed a wooden bridge near Shanghai. The driver urged pedestrians to lighten the load. the bridge broke and the bus fell. The driver was seriously injured.
Readers get practical advice for planning a Washington visit for the inaugural events. How to request meetings with senators or representatives, how to address officials, gallery passes, and housing tips are outlined along with courtesy notes to hosts and readers’ correspondences about funeral thanks and etiquette.
The puzzle lists a set of clues like Popular Singer, star of screen and radio, and various numbered entries including oz ester of oleic acid, Noblemen, Skin of a beast, Meadow, County in, Facility, Land parcel, Filip, Scotia, Put on, River in Spanish, compass, symbol for, He is a popular radio, Dispatch, Weedy plants, Sound, Afresh, Gaelic, Phail, Sharpens, a rarer, Mockeries, Rail bird, Easy gait.
A refined interpretive artist, Miss Peabody communicates every meaning through voice alone. She opens with Gluck and moves through Grieg, Sibelius, and Strauss, earning a standing ovation. Gallup accompanies with flawless diction.
Victor CHIN American designers and assistant dean of women Miss Margaret Peterson stated that eligible E U women must register before January 1. The notice emphasizes early enrollment and points to the coordinator’s contact details for guidance.
Sunday honor guests from Lawrence and Kansas City joined local hosts for New Year celebrations in Eudora. Numerous families hosted dinners and follow up visits with extended relatives and neighbors, including the Seiwald, Gustin, Neis, Wilson, McBee, Edelbrock, Chronister, and Reusch households among others.
Senior women at the University of Kansas are invited to compete for one year fellowships at the Tobe Coburn school for fashion careers. Each $900 fellowship targets graduates before August 20 aiming for executive roles in fashion coordination buying styling reporting and personnel work. Winners also choose a hat from John Frederica or Sally fall collections.
Radio listings across WDAF KMBC KCMO WREN WMERU and others for Tuesday January 4 and Wednesday January 8 feature shows such as John Wagaman Sings Fibber McGee and Molly The Lone Ranger Beulah and stories to Remember Also scheduled are Town Meeting God with Judy and various theatre and music segments with hosts and times across multiple stations and venues.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence guests at the Lawrence Memorial hospital Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs George Votnw and son visited, while warnings about Mrs Opal sliver were noted.
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