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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1953
Page
4
A fragment from the Lawrence journal offers a glimpse of AP dispatches and Associated Press style notes, mentioning general newsroom practice and the era’s press affiliations. The text shows a telephonic contact line and references to a press association, city papers, and editorial mentions.
The plan to blockade China faced strong opposition once announced. Critics argue it would not only affect China but reverberate through the Near East and Arctic, exposing Allied double standards, boosting red supplies, and risking wider conflict while harming nations dependent on ongoing trade.
Hutchinson News-Herald observer Jack Morrison notes holiday driving risks and the push for a “minus one for the road” policy. He cites that the empty bottle often represents the drink, not the driver, suggesting the slogan applies to avoid drinking before driving.
The article notes ongoing congressional appropriations for the National Recovery Administration despite its 17 year unconstitutionality and presumed end of operations. It argues funds persist for preserving NRA property and suggests continued funding unlikely to cease.
Baltimore school authorities propose a TV educational program that could compel youth to view lessons. Critics warn it may disrupt after school leisure like Hopalong Cassidy and boxing, while supporters argue invention’s value depends on use.
Mystery surrounds Jerry Reed after selling the Garden City Telegram to Harris chain. Reed hints he may retire from newspapers, while Frank Motz probes his plans, suggesting Reed could pursue other ventures. The piece also notes Eisenhower’s inaugural plane fashion and looming tax debates as a backdrop.
A large audience filled Hoch Auditorium for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo performance last night. Other items note dairy policy releases, a rising police court revenue in 1942, and various local society and civic updates including church events and appointments.
Community notices include Perkins leaving for Greensboro and Carl arriving to join Johnson and Carl Clothing. Birth announced for Mrs. George Frantz, formerly Florence Bishop. Guests James K. Mann and R. C. Woodbury visit. Miss Sophie Smithmeyer returns from Emporia. John Strong family back from Hastings. Feature on William Oatis, the forgotten man, criticizing State Department diplomacy and noting public concern in the United States.
Letter from Mabel Mallory urges readers with dependent relatives over 65 to write congressmen about income tax deductions. She questions why a wife eligible for a double deduction is treated differently than a dependent mother or other relative and asks for change.
The piece weighs a Canadian scientist who shared secrets with Russia and is paroled, and a female bank robber whose sympathizers justify theft as charity. It argues moral lessons hinge on freedom, the role of newspapers in moral understanding, and how truth reveals values through political and social ideals, urging harmony of head and heart.
James Marlow notes Eisenhower leans toward periodic nation broadcasts instead of White House news conferences. He has shown little enthusiasm for conferences since his campaign and presidency, and some see TV and radio as better tools to explain actions and counter attacks.
Bud Long, 19 9? year old, heads to military duty in Fort Worth Texas after learning from his mother that Pvt James E Long 21, condemned to death by court martial for rape and murder, has had his sentence commuted to life. The May December family tragedy includes Bud and his 11 year old brother Fred who also received last letters from the condemned man describing Christmas and urging them to stay out of trouble as they consider service. The letters express a harsh warning and familial concern as they face a difficult wartime period.
President Syngman Rhee of Korea and Prime Minister Sigeru Yoshida of Japan met for over an hour at General Mark Clark’s residence in Tokyo. The talks, taking place against decades of ill will, offered no clear sign of progress on long standing disputes. Rhee, once a Japanese prisoner in Korea, and Yoshida led discussions as peace treaty issues fueled by property and fishery rights remained unresolved since last April.
Republican Assemblyman James W. Sillman of Salinas was happy yet nearly speechless as he assumed the role of speaker in California's Assembly on Monday. He had Jarynegttis.
Rep Howard S Miler the first Democratic congressman from Kansas in years says he will introduce a bill to knock out the Turtle Creek Dam project in his district. The last session appropriated one million dollars to start the dam and work is under way. He won election by opposing Rep Albert Cote. Miller said the dam would not be in the public interest and will push flood control through retarding water.
A garbled OCR style list presents many disjointed terms and clues such as egg shaped, marble, worm, seesaws, bank worker, beloved, Saint, West Point, eagle’s nest, eyeglass parts, and time related phrases. The readable segments resemble a puzzle collection or glossary items rather than a cohesive article.
The column comments on drunken driving penalties, Christmas shopping, child movie viewing, parental babysitting struggles, a professor praising hard knocks, and the high annual cost of crime. It uses sharp asides about social behavior and law enforcement in a brisk, opinionated tone.
Mrs. Fred Pfleger may enter hospital for observation this week. Mrs. Maxine Tranburger returned to Topeka after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Diedrich. Esther Pfleger visited Wichita for holidays. Sunday at the Methodist church drew visitors from out of town. Rev. Charles I Coldsmith of Baldwin preached on The Secret of Contentment. Bert Chronister played a marimba solo Thursday night. Choir rehearsals start Thursday at 8. A leadership training school for church school workers begins in Baldwin, five consecutive Wednesday nights 7:30 to 9:30.
A crowded local page mixes station schedules with a town meeting preview and community notices. It highlights WREN KMBC and WDAF broadcasts, names John Cameron Swayne and others, and lists training courses, New Year visits, and local residents traveling or hosting guests.
A cluttered TV grid lists multiple shows from 4:00 p m through 11 19 p m including Fireside Theater Prologue and Welcome Travelers Kate Smith Hour Howdy Doody Superman and Spartan Barri Weather updates Nab. The schedule names hosts Fairbanks Jr and Community Forum as part of the night’s lineup.
The listing shows H Maxter from France at 4:45 P M with Jaze Concert, followed by Merle at 6 0 Candlelight cent and a 7 00 event at Symphony Hall O Jars. It outlines venue names and approximate times for the evening broadcast program.
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