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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1950
Page
4
A fragmented newspaper snippet references a January 17 edition with Associated Press content. It includes agencies and distribution details, mentions laboratory rates and advance subscriptions, and quotes a biblical admonition against gifts that corrupt judgment.
The Headlight notes Wittsburg residents have their first city government report since adopting the manager form a year ago. The document lists long discussed improvements and outlines a multi year program to reduce waste and inefficiency, with Pittsburg residents watching Lawrence's discussion of the change.
General Henry H. Hap Arnold shaped U S air power from Wright brothers era and led the air war against the Axis. He built aviation as a national defense pillar, enduring a fatal heart condition contracted in war while continuing to advocate for progress in aviation and a strong aircraft industry.
The mine union leader urged a return to work, but miners on strike did not heed the call while Lewin suggested leaving the walkout approach. The coal supply tightens amid winter storms and President Truman faces criticism over Taft Hartley enforcement, with public interest fading as British welfare state opinions hint at practical flaws.
The article notes that Chinese communists target Dutch French and American properties in Peiping, signaling broad hostility beyond the United States. It discusses alarm among those seeking cooperation with the new regime and doubts about Britain recognizing the Chinese government, with delays affecting U S recognition plans and diminishing prospects for sincere communist relations.
The 1949 Kansan Tax Rule Book shows first class cities at 16.5 and second class at 17.07 mills, with school levies offsetting some hikes. State levy up 44 percent to 1.74 mills as prices push higher. observers worry about a leveling off if prices stabilize. Labor propaganda argues free enterprise boosts labor, yet unions face similar government controls in Russia and Britain, per Industrial News Review.
The piece notes the best kept place for tax thoughts is the mind after studying the latest 25 cent edition of Simplifying Your Income Tax, a new release. It playfully lists unlikely storage spots as distractions while underscoring mental focus on taxation.
Dawitt Mackenzie surveys post partition India under Nehru, outlining economic hurdles like self sufficiency and foreign credit limits, regional rivalries, political instability, and the Cold War shadow. He notes potential resilience from veteran leaders and rising national consciousness despite daunting challenges.
C E Birch attended a Kansas State Teachers association executive board meeting in Paola. Miss Myrtle McDonnell of Deniseeths arrived to visit Friends. Mrs Edith Ludlam, aided by Mrs Catherine Booth, Mrs Mary Sparks and Miss Sara M Glenn, hosted the Lawrence rural teachers Monday evening. Vinland High School announced its honor roll for the past six weeks: Edith Hammond, Finvla Stone, Margaret Yeinrich, Bill Schimmer and Theda Holmes.
Mrs Ming P Dias hosts Current Event club 25 years ago. Dinners honor Mr and Mrs Leonih and children. Betty and Junior plan winter in Miami. Daughters of the American Revolution set tomorrow’s meeting at Mrs Edward Hislop’s home. High school dance January 22 hosted by joint student councils. Margaret Perkins to narrate Peter Pan at the library. Mr and Mrs Irving Hill sail January 24 to Paris then England with Margaret Hill. Annette Marie born January 24 to Mr and Mrs Edwin F Schawengard, formerly Miss Caroline Heck.
A shot fired at close range through a Williamstown window last night is believed to be a deliberate attempt on a family member. Officers investigate motive and identify potential suspects amid tense local fear.
The Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra, a seven-piece ensemble under conductor Mr. Schwieger, delivered a unified, expressive program at Mt Dread. Highlights included Wagner, Berlioz, Mussorgsky and Ravel works with strong tone color, while Bolero and Lohengrin encore drew applause from a sizable crowd.
Lyndon Kansas January 17 voters from landowners rejected 14 proposed flood control works. The Kansan soil conservation and flood control association urged delaying new projects until existing dams finish and are evaluated. The group urged state agriculture board to survey Army engineers recommendations and report to the governor on economic and agricultural effects. Listed dams include Melvern Pomona Strawn Council Grove Marion Cedar Point Toronto Tuttle Creek Perry Hillsdale Garnett Fort Scott Milford Abilene dike project at Abilene and the Wichita valley center known as the Big Ditch on the Arkansas.
A compact crossword style clue set listing positions and cryptic hints across the radio themed grid with entries for numbers, letters, and Latin terms across horizontal and vertical axes. It includes references to constellations metals and ancient figures, demanding cross filling.
American Legion posts in district two will attend a grass roots conference on the Hoover Commission report in Lawrence on Thursday evening at 8 in the Community building. State Commander Fred Bramlage of Junction City and other leaders, including department adjutant Irvin Downes of Topeka, will assist in the panel discussion. George Starkey will chair the planning committee. A security check was noted by Robert Charlton of Dorsey Liberty post. In Wichita a tree-trimmer, Robert Wallin, 20, fell 35 feet from a limb and died after being lowered to the ground by a coworker J. L. Medcalf.
A long list of visitors and residents share meals, teas, and dinners across Eudora and nearby towns. Notable events include Sunday dinners hosted by Mrs. and Mr. Bete and multiple guest appearances at homes of the Daughertys, Schalke, Alenders, and Meenbrins. Achten of schools and clubs hold meetings, with the Helianthus chapter of the C.F.S. planning upcoming events and anniversaries.
A compact listing notes multiple radio programs and time blocks across stations KMUC KMOK KMRC KMTHS and others. It mentions talk music and theater segments, with references to a Wednesday January 8 live recap and various local airings throughout the day.
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