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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1951
Page
4
The Arkansas City Traveler notes President Truman’s call to tax the nation until it hurts and agrees the idea has support from Senator Williams who proposes top officials, including the president and Congress members, forgo their exemptions to share the burden.
Col. Harold M. Watson head of Project Saucer told a reporter there is no flying saucer phenomenon after investigating all angles. He cites weather balloons flares meteorites halluci nations pilot fatigue and reflections in aircraft windows as origins. He notes many sincerely believe they saw saucers but suggests some may be liars or misled. He jokes a propulsion system would be handy in Korea.
The article discusses expected motor car price rollbacks followed by price increases, amid wage concessions. It notes ECA scrutiny of prices, ties wage and price controls, and mentions Oklahoma loyalty oath bills for public employees and professors. It references Sinclair Lewis, prohibition politics in Kansas, and U N misgivings about China.
University of Kansas English professor Miss Rose Morgan will speak in Fraser Hall tomorrow afternoon on Songs from the Hill. The lecture is the second in a series marking the university anniversary.
W L Dyatt of the state Highway department spoke to the Be nanis club about projected field rates and potential revenue gains over the next twenty years. New AOUW officers were installed including Emmett Smith as past master workman and Mary Virginia Smith as master workman.
Local observers rate the high school five among the state’s best and possibly in the Missouri Valley. Team members listed include Weaver Hoskins Sproul Russell Brown Dnmire Reed and Kennedy.
Report says a man plans to appear on about a dozen radio and television shows at 2000 to 3000 dollars per person to negotiate a contract with the President's daughter. The agent James A. Davidson declined comment and said no contract is signed yet.
The Topeka Capital laments faded political posters defacing state poles and fences as an eyesore and hazard. It suggests a 72 hour rule forcing sheriffs to stamp posters with LICKED or WANTED, arguing enforcement would deter poster vandalism.
The Augusta Chronicle questions the Associated Press selection of the ten best Kansas stories of 1930. It doubts any of the chosen tales reached print and mocks the list as printed. Bertha Shore comments in the Augusta Gazette.
The fragment notes a poet husband during Christmas shopping days and observes that outcomes hinge on income, implying social tension between consumer culture and economic reality. It hints at personal reflection on letting others be while money divides daily life.
A garbled item notes an Ohio girl knocked down with a sock on the jaw and a confusing reference to safety, defense, and utilities. It mentions a wife as comfort to a husband in distress and a bachelor never having something.
In a discussion on UN cease fire proposals for Korea, editors warn that Mao Zedong and Moscow appear closely aligned in a broad Asiatic expansion. They argue China will resist withdrawal, while Indochina and other regions look to be absorbed, keeping the Red war machine active even with a possible Korea pause.
A fragmented clue page lists assorted terms from dog breeds to gods and objects. The items include references to Japanese origin, Persian links, Roman emperors, sea birds, and a wheel, forming an odd dictionary style puzzle with vertical hints.
Washington January 13 Columnist Drew Pearson faces scrutiny after Army Secretary Pace said an investigation is under way into how Pearson obtained and quoted military messages in his December 30 column. Pace noted no security breach, while Senator McCarthy pressed Pace over the matter. The scene centers on alleged leaks and the accuracy of communist strength figures cited in Korea.
Sinclair Lewis, Nobel prize winning American novelist, was cremated in Rome today. He died Wednesday morning in a clinic on the outskirts of Rome at age 65. His ashes will be flown to the United States next week per his wishes.
Topeka reports Mrs. William W. Denison celebrated her 101st birthday at home yesterday. She moved to Kansas in 1876 as the wife of a Civil War colonel in the Kansas cavalry.
Local events recap in Eudora Kansas includes the Heaper Mother club meeting on January 17 with Mrs. C. D. Dunlay and Merv. visits by families and friends. church and social group activities. a bank report from Kaw Valley State Bank noting December 30, 1999 figures. pre school study group details. and upcoming lodge installation January 18 at LOE Hall.
A fragmented OCR listing shows a dense array of radio programs across stations KMRO KMRC WDAF WBAF KSINC WDAP and KMBC with talk shows dramas comedies and news blocks. Entries include The Bio Show Jack Benny Red Skelton Walter Winchell Hello and entertainment listings plus a late night Newscast and band performances.
A historical TV listings snippet outlines programming for Saturday into Monday with shows from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on WDAF including news sports and entertainment programs and a note about Hanna's RCA Victor television deal. The fragment mentions Jack Carter Show and Televisions variety hours along with Jena Telenews and Wrestling references.
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