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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1953
Page
4
The Louisville Courier Journal reports distillers blame high taxes for whiskey troubles. They say overproduction and bootleggers siphon demand, leaving legal makers squeezed by prohibitionist policies and illegal competitors offering cheaper, untaxed spirits.
The piece notes a shifting hat tradition as Eisenhower abandons the topper for a homburg for his inauguration. It ponders how this choice influences others, including Truman, and mentions notable attendees switching to homburgs as part of a leader-following trend.
Pittsburg Headlight notes two shiny toppers lighting Missouri’s inaugural scene while Kansas Governor Arn wears a slouch hat at the state house for his oath. The paper suggests Arn may wear his hat more than Missouri’s incoming and retiring governors, as hats become a national and state talking point while a 100 percent Texan is awaited for president.
Governor Ann favors an omnibus bill uniting all current appropriations to a single package while Senator Wilfred Cavaness of Chanute suggests splitting them into several bills. Both seek to respect pledge against new taxes and meet agency needs within a fixed total. The flu season is mild but noticeable locally. Iowa’s three lone Democratic lawmakers show humor amid a Republican caucus scene. Next Tuesday promises big hamburgers in Washington.
Authorities begin locating rooms for Lawrence war trainee wave arriving today as hundreds of women start aircraft training at the Old Home Town University. Lawrence residents urged to save tin cans for war materials while local events note marriages births and visits.
The day includes biblical quotation, a death at Rosedale, and Lawrence post office parcel totals for 15 days. Community contributions fund Boise editors fine, with money collected at Hester Jewelry. Social events feature Mrs H L Robinson, Isabel Gibb, and Prof F B Davis hosting gatherings, plus brief Kansas City visits by Charles Lescher and Will Olmsted.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports plentiful pork and pork products oranges tangerines and raisins for January. Also grapefruit almonds filberts walnuts and honey are expected in good supply. Eggs heavy turkeys and frozen fish will be plentiful. dairy foods dry skim milk buttermilk and cottage cheese in large quantities.
A satirical note by Hal Bohrchan critiques the ideal wife in a Kentucky church setting. It questions gender roles as a preacher uses domestic symbols to shape the sermon while provoking a cautious cough from the congregation.
A quirky home front riff notes how a GI's return stirs wives into action and humor. It jokes about heart stoppers and kids testing parents, and the anxious hurry to get home on time.
A poultry raiser debunks an Associated Press science claim that chickens have a speaking code. He argues ancient humans understood fowl language long before modern electronic measuring, insisting researchers merely quantified a well known cluck and squawk system.
Parsons advances a plan to complete the first of three municipal parking lots with blacktop surfacing next summer. Lawrence recognizes parking as key to city welfare, joining Emporia and Kansas City in pursuing off street facilities alongside street widening in Parsons.
James Marlow reflects on Harry S Truman as he returns to Missouri after the presidency. He portrays Truman as a self made leader who built economic prosperity and kept the nation from a larger war, while criticizing his congressional dealings and domestic limitations.
President Truman in his final news conference urges preserving the right of newsmen to question a chief executive in open meetings. He notes free conferences can be challenging but essential for citizen access and government transparency. About 257 correspondents attend the session.
In New Mexico, a University of Colorado devised sun seeking instrument rode 50 miles up on a rocket to photograph the sun’s ultraviolet spectrum. The device, designed to keep its instrument aligned with the sun during flight, produced a 28 second exposure.
Unconfirmed reports suggest President-elect Eisenhower may alter harsh news conferences seen in Roosevelt and Truman eras. In DeSoto, memories of Sei. Redman surface as he returns from two years in the Korean War air corps and heads to a Wichita station.
State Liquor Control Director Arthur A. Herrick announced a one week suspension of Edward Carl Seim's license in Horton for violations of control rules. Seim allegedly presented insufficient funds checks for liquor purchases from wholesalers, violating bans on any form of credit in such transactions.
Desoto hosts for Sunday include Mr and Mrs Hodge and Mr and Mrs Evans as supper guests of Mr and Mrs Gable. A birthday dinner for Guy V Longstreth features Frank Jones of Ottawa and Fred Cox with daughters from Bonner Springs. Afternoon callers from Kansas City include Mr and Mrs Leo Van Gotham and Mr and Mrs Fred Irvin. George Rodman and son Sgt George Earl Rodman of Spring Hill visit C B Hodge and Francis Gable.
A cryptic list of clues spans colors, objects, and terms from shades of green to vessels, plants, and titles. It includes color names, musical items, mythic figures, and descriptors linked to historical or theatrical cues.
Oakridge announces first 1953 Home Demonstration gathering at Mrs Frank Brune's home Tuesday afternoon. Prompt 2 PM start to cover many items including Kansas places, new offices, and a Training School report by Douglas County Agent Paula Glover. Attending officers named with guests noted and local visits mentioned.
A compilation of radio listings for KMBC WDar and other stations with program names and times, followed by local notices. Updates include leaving Washington state relocation, a January 22 Community club meeting, hospital reflections for C C Miller, and social visits with Mrs Estelle Hayden and Helen.
A disjointed listing shows radio program slates across stations WDAF WREN KMEC KSBC and others January 15 including News funday Fine Arts Roundtable World News Weather reports and entertainment segments with hosts Meredith Witton and various WREN ensembles. items include To Be Announced slots and partial show titles reflecting a bustling but unclear timetable.
TV listings for January reveal a dense, month long schedule with numerous programs across days Friday to Sunday. Entries include talk shows, weather, sports, dramas, and variety programs featuring Bill Vaughn Judy and Boston Blackie among others.
Mrs J R West acts as hostess for Home Demonstration monthly meeting on Tuesday. The Mackey Merry Makers held the January gathering at Mrs Raymond Bohlken’s home with refreshments. Next meeting at Mrs Gene Breese’s home features a Christmas gift reflection. Mackey Community club joined Reno Community club for an evening of recreation and refreshments. Mrs Helen Miller of Joplin Mo helping care for C C Miller rests at Harry Miller home. Mackey School car drivers run two trips daily to transport pupils. Preparatory work on U S High Way 32 includes removing trees and brush ahead of a planned big tilip between Hemphill and Edmondson farms and a new wide bridge.
A compact listing from KANU FM traces Friday and Sunday program blocks including Opera is My Hobby and Candlelight Concert, with notes on instrumental interludes, news, and music programs such as Vespers and Sonata Recital, plus World Theater with BBC content.
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