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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
4
The article notes the Allied advance in Korea faces a longer supply line as forces move deeper south. It describes a strengthened Communist counteroffensive, but the retreat is managed to buy time. The piece asks what will come after the current daily reports.
Representative Dewey Short projects a U S military strength of 4.5 million in 1952. He warns such a defense buildup would transform American life and require annual costs between 22 and 36 billion dollars. The piece questions what life in a garrison state would resemble.
Representative Charles D. Stough of the Eleventh district was elected Republican floor leader as the current legislative session opens. The Fort Scott area figure is praised for honesty, broad views, and ability to unite members to push needed legislation. Support comes from his record and local Douglas county friends who expect further work ahead.
Allied patrols report Wonja center wrecked yet empty of red soldiers with no man’s land status. Allied resistance holds line while Chinese forces gather north of Wonju with tanks and air power, signaling ongoing combat in the region.
The article delegates analysis of President Truman’s Korea policy as inconclusive while noting rising government spending at federal and state levels. It cites Kansas budgets topping 390 million and hot springs New Mexico voters adopting the name Truth and Consequences, with post office approval looming. It also mentions a weak dollar and an Atchison resident doubting money talks.
The 1940 Red Cross drive raised 3958.30, led by roll call chairman Rev Harold G Barr. The amount surpasses 1939 by 400, with the annual meeting held Thursday night. Kansas opens 1941 football schedule vs Temple at Delphia, announced by Athletic Director Gwinn Henry. Lindley Corydon Ellis 19, recommended as principal candidate to West Point by Rev Guyer, son of Lindley and Mrs E Lindley of Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs Amos Flory of Baldwin hosted a dinner for their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Millard J Geiser and family, the couple married on New Year’s Day.
The University announced that Madame Ernestine Schumann evnk will be a principal attraction during music week in Lawrence. Circle No. 1 Ladies of the G A R installs new officers led by President Nannie J. Lange and others including Bertha ekhorn and Nydia Hughes.
Mr and Mrs Roy Martin moved yesterday to their new residence in the 2200 block on New Hampshire. Eva rich aesistant, Mary Phenicie, and Buckminster are noted in the surrounding context.
Forty years ago students at the high school met to form a council patterned after a university body with officers including President Wil Pikington and Secretary Charles Milton. Representatives of Chi Omega and Pi Upsilon pressed for tax assessment rebates before county commissioners.
Fragmentary notes discuss meeting expenses and a trick to avoid them. The readable bits imply a fiscal dispute or strategy discussion without clear names or dates.
Robert Kazmayer urges formation of a commission of top minds—Hoover, Baruch, MacArthur, Eisenhower, Taft and others—to assess U S foreign policy, determine what can be done, and plan a united response to Russian aims amid global tension. He argues for nonpartisan expertise over party labels in crisis times.
Texas shrimp men urged federal safeguards against foreign competition and subsidies. At a Brownsville meeting they proposed measures including import controls and potential loans to shore up local fleets, as Galveston figure John Mehos cited risk of increasing shrimp imports drowning domestic producers.
Columbia University officials plan to show courtesy to General Dwight D. Eisenhower by sending a walnut desk and a green swivel chair to emphasize ties between Columbia and the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in the west.
Formosa reports outline a Chinese communist push to invade French Indochina with aims to evict the French and establish a communist foothold in Asia. Observers warn the move could unsettle non communist nations, strain France in Europe, and reshape regional power as Mos cow-Peiping alliance expands influence.
In Kansas City, Dr Warren Grafton of Country Club Christian Church gathered 400 attendees to address a rising toll of reckless driving after two college students Nat Lie Pierson and John Walthall died during a dance intermission. Donald Marvin, a crash survivor, urged parents to curb teen driving while a community code urged sober parties, car access control, and lawful consequences to protect youth.
Retired Army General William Hale Wilbur 62 to assume helm at Cook County Jail, replacing Chester L. Ford who resigned. Wilbur, Medal of Honor recipient for North Africa WWII landings, formerly chief of staff of the Army Sixth Corps based in Chicago, was named by Sheriff John E. Babb.
Mrs. Douglas P. Coole spent holidays in Chicago for the midwinter meeting. Ruth Longwood won first in a Kansas City debate tourney, with partner taking top team honors. The Kaltwin Branch AAUW met at Mrs. Willard Garrett’s home to hear a panel on education legislation. Mrs. Thomas M. Leslie visited to address Baker Panhellenic. Prof. Glen Peterson and Paul Schwartz spent holidays in Minnesota. Mrs. William Balchie is recovering from virus pneumonia. The Dallas Cotton Bowl trip by Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Whitley included daughter Miss Ji aoe Whitley. Julia Knox confined by rheumatic fever but improving. Dr. Ivan Boyd returned from Lawrence Memorial for class work. Reading Club met at Mrs. Karl Speer’s with a Quaker life review. Marce lla Dyer bought a home on South Third Street. Marguerite de Angell and Petry Seerealty artwork featured at Baker by Udine Unger.
Mrs J F P Shirck of Topeka was a Tuesday dinner guest of her sister Mr and Mrs Curtis Diedrich and their children. She remained for an overnight visit with her parents.
A jumble of station IDs and program titles appears with scattered times and hosts. Listings include WDAF WREN KMBC WREG and others with shows such as news, music, sports, and Theatre related items.
The St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church held its annual meeting on Sunday afternoon. Three council members were reelected to two more years. Lena Altenbernd Veral Neis and Clarence Broers won. Keota club January meeting hosted by Mrs Allen Westerhouse with needlework and refreshments. Mrs Oscar Hroers led a February planning session for a club project. Several members received birth or anniversary gifts from secret pals. Nearby visits include Mrs Walter Thome and daughter Linda visiting relatives in Manitou Colorado.
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