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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
4
Prosecution's lead witness testimony draws scrutiny as defense questions mental fitness and reliability. Other state witnesses, many ex-Communists with past ties, appear unsettled and potentially biased. Separate notes mention Chinese Communists disputed recognition by Britain and a cut in the U.S. defense budget from 20 to 13 billion, plus local safe-cracking incidents prompting safer safes.
A damaged OCR fragment references public notices and circulation audits, mentions Kansas and a March 2nd act, and includes a biblical quote about avoiding a slip and path guidance. The readable text is partial and lacks coherent events or individuals.
Mrs Elnora Epperly 23 of Rock Jeland Indiana admitted setting a ward fire that killed 41 women to escape. She will be arraigned on murder charges. She was held after Scott County Attorney Clark Filseth filed murder in the perpetration of arson. Epperly, described as schizophrenic by Dr Werener Hollander, claimed she feared her husband’s death and thought escape required burning the building.
A dense listing of radio show slots and personalities across stations WDAT WDREN WREN WDAF KMBC KCMO and others. Programs include The Lone Ranger Henry Morgan Cavalcade of America and Truth or Consequence with time slots, host names and show titles for a Sunday schedule.
A Chicago resident urged limiting charitable spending from voluntary funds to match the eight million quota shortfall by six hundred thousand. He recalls a past era when churches handled most relief work voluntarily and proposes recruiting volunteers to replace many paid roles, noting the growing gap between charity and tax-supported agency work. He questions the need for expanded operations under full employment and calls for evaluating the effectiveness of both funding streams.
The UC marching band leader resigns in protest against growing showmanship in band activities. The move highlights a debate over whether bands should prioritize listening and music or visual spectacle, with the drum majorette’s future tied to the chosen path.
The RFC finds Lustron Corporation funding unsatisfactory after 37 percent of capital went to We operations. Lustron, formed to build prefabricated metal houses to ease housing shortages, failed to attract buyers at promised scales or prices. Rep. Albert R. Cole pressed for scrutiny of government funds, warning of unwise spending tied to large budgets and broad grants of authority.
Thompson argues critics doubted Austen because she never traveled yet readers still seek her works. The piece notes Austen’s enduring popularity amid traveled authors and questions why experience does not guarantee clarity. Also mentions Kansas law banning free liquor samples and a distiller’s legal trouble.
A Scott City News Chronicle safety feature warns that a home in the United States burns every ninety seconds. It urges readers to inspect basements and attics for hazards, check wiring and heating, and dispose of flammable clutter to prevent fires. The piece uses a jokey anecdote about a travel misstatement to close.
DeWitt Mackenzie argues Britain faces a pivotal general election that could approve socialism or revert to capitalism. He recalls Churchill’s leadership, warns the empire era cannot return, and notes Britain must choose methods to end the economic crisis and restore prosperity.
The Flying Arrow docked at Tsingtao on January 13 after bidding farewell to a U S destroyer escort eight miles out. It will spend at least a week there for repairs after a shelling by a Chinese nationalist gunboat during its voyage from the Yangtze threat to blockaded Shanghai. Captain David Jones of the Flying Arrow thanked the escort commander for a job well done as the damaged vessel began repairs and the voyage northward proceeded without incident.
Mrs Frank L Brown hosted an afternoon tea for Mrs Don Haines who recently moved to West Hill district. Mr and Mrs Raymond Pine present newborn son born January 11 to nanny Roger Curl. Mrs Pine formerly Hilda Mas Bushey. Kenneth Weddle DeSoto announces birth of a son this morning.
Twenty five years ago J B Wilson became attorney general pro tem of Kansas today due to illness of C B Griffith. Renry Smith Jr 13 injured in a counting accident after colliding with a Zephyr bakery delivery wagon. Dr W L Burdick takes chancellorship duties by board order. Mrs J F Nottingham hosted a dinner for Harold Nottingham and newlywed Gertrude Huke of Miss Id. they depart for San Diego. Evelyn Ulrich celebrated inaugural with Mr James Schroyer ex for her son Douglas. a dinner and school party followed. Miss Olive Pruett returns home to Larned after days with Mrs Albert Williams.
Forty years ago Trinity Episcopal church observed its 30th anniversary Tuesday evening with rector the Rev. Iaving E Baxter delivering the address. A journalism fraternity was organized at the University and charter granted, Beta chapter of Sigma Delta Chi. Members: Earl Fischer Joseph Murray Fol ay Markham Hemmer ite alph Hemenway Ed Schauffier Paul Harvey. Mr and Mrs Max Wilhelmi issued invitations for the christening of their daughter Alice to by Doubleday February 1.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek arrives in Taipei amid a warm ceremony as Chiang Kai-shek crowds greet him. She is seen as a key voice for rationalist policies, aiding her husband in communicating with foreign leaders. United States envoy Philip Jessup is expected to meet her during the visit.
Topeka residents mourn the death of seven year old CiaAnnalee Rose Praphagan daughter of Mr and Mrs Traphigan. The child died yesterday following an accidental incident involving clothing near Sitters. Funeral arrangements are pending with local family services.
A jumble of light notes on personalities, virtues, and oddities. A business executive praises Barbs by Hal Cochran as a top asset for the working girl. An Indiana thief and a quirky Australian pianist anecdote follow amid stray lines on behavior and games.
A compact crossword style clue list appears, listing items such as Botanical ridges, artist's stand, United, giant, Greek letters, a rodent, beginnings, sorrowful terms, month abbreviations, a German city, invalve, mongrel, falsehood, annoy, Russian storehouse, goes in bed, singing voice, and likes better, suggesting a themed puzzle entry tied to a musical instrument.
Local Baldwin notices list residents and visitors across Everitt to Ninth streets, detailing duty postings, recent travels, and social gatherings. Mentions Lt. Gates Muri Ine Sip, a three year service, and Dr. Wo Hanes’s lineage in the community.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions EUDORA Font Mon and Attan Westerhense with a Monday event. It references a local school bulking project and Prakost chat. The text remains unclear on specifics, but hints at a town meeting, committee actions, and upcoming readings or speakers.
A jumble of local activities includes basket dinner at Hesper Community bullring hosted by Mrs. Roth Wilson and Mrs Lettie Nelsons, CPA supper and officer election on January 14, and various meetings at home of Rev and Mrs Martin near Parkville. Descriptions of basketball games, birthdays, a film showing, and a major leg grafting operation on Jackie Lane Don at KU Medical Center round out the list of community notices.
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