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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1951

Page

4

Kansans oppose draft age drop to sixteen

The piece reports Senator Andrew Schoeppel and Representative Wint Smith of Kansas resisting lowering the draft age to 16, arguing it strains defense needs while Congress and the public demand constitutional procedures for war decisions. It critiques vast defense budgets and comforts for soldiers, urging tougher training and scrutiny of military policy.

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Diverted Military Talk Meets Public Tax Fret

The piece notes old infantry drill aims gave way to pacifist talk and double talk about Russia and lease lend funds. It questions whether Russia will pay and critiques tax plans. It adds concern that the NCAA has killed the football sanity code, a move some see as overstated.

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Town News Briefs Highlight Births, Honors, and Plans

Mrs. Maud Hawk leaves for Fort Meyer Florida for several weeks. The county board reappointed Mildred LeSner as budget director, a role she has held for four years. Civil Aeronautics training for University of Renee students faces curtailment without airport upgrades, prompting a joint aviation committee meeting. High school math department members Clifford Bates Eiden Todd and Bobby Joe will lead tomorrow’s weekly assembly.

Wallace Sturm Mildred Christian Mary Lesrmard Dick Martin B. W. Eddins Morgan J. Rarick Richard W. J. Mecknight Thomas Fredrick Maud Hawk Fort Meyer Fla Board of County Commissioners Mildred LeSner LeSner Civil Aeronautics Galhant University of Renee Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Clifford Bates Eiden Todd Bobby Joe

Waiting In Hope In Psalms Verse List Of Names

A devotional line quotes waiting for the Lord from Psalms 130 5 and lists numerous individuals including Wayne Hird Herbert Thiry Bryan Sperry Harry Denewiler Wesley Baker George Ward Robert Treece Tom Ober Shiv Winter and others in a names gathering.

Birth Announcement and Social Notes for Ralph Gerald Hubbel

Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs Ralph Hubbel announce the birth January 12 of a son Ralph Gerald. Mrs Hubbel formerly Miss Majorie Longa necker. Miss Dorothy Durlander to Kansas City Saturday to attend the Music Box Review. Mrs W A Dunn gave a temperance talk yesterday at Fairview church and was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Charles Whedon.

Ralph Hubbel Ralph Gerald Hubbel Majorie Longanecker Dorothy Durlandent Kansas City Music Box Review W. A. Dunn Fairview Church Charles Whedon

Bridge Halted by Sleet Delays Kaw Crossing Completion

Forty years ago a sleet storm on Friday held up the new Kaw River bridge at Lecompton, delaying completion. In local sports the Jayhawkers defeated the Aggies 41 to 21 in basketball. Mrs. Frank Houston returned from Leavenworth with daughter Mrs. Herbert Luther. Mr and Mrs Robert Sanderson of Atchison welcomed a daughter born Sunday, with Mrs Sanderson formerly Miss Mable Hall of Lawrence. Elizabeth Voorhis returned to Baldwin after visiting Bertha Zimmerman.

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Barbs and Bits From a Nonsensical Column

A scrambled sample of witty lines and wordplay about a Iowa baby with four teeth and a father chewing over it. The piece quips about a ring meeting without attendees and a downtown man’s predicament. It also jokes about radio announcers and aging.

Letters to the Editor from Henry Muddle on farm hardship

A reader named Henry Muddle writes about widespread financial strain in the countryside. He describes payroll cuts, extended work hours, and calls for higher wages to avoid welfare. He notes officials inspecting Wheat, milk, bees, and barn upkeep and worries about farm viability into next year.

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memorial of appreciation to United States in Canberra planned

In Canberra the Australian capital plans a memorial to thank the United States. Two pylons flank a 250 foot aluminum shaft with an eagle and light beam. Murals depict World War II scenes. emblems of both nations adorn the pylons. A reflecting pool sits amid green lawns, symbolizing unity.

Canberra Australia United States

Budget May Make Moscow Cautious

Western Europe weighs Americas military budget and its impact on the Kremlin. Stalin faces a mountain task, while the United States shows resolve and unity. The piece notes potential Kremlin caution and the defense strength building among democracies. The first Welland Canal between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie opened in 1820.

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Bennington Recital by Georgiana Rose Bennington in Strong Auditorium

Georgiana Rose Bennington of El Dorado presented her second senior recital in Strong Auditorium this week. The de mure pianist, after four fruitful years of study, offered Mozart, Schumann, Chopin, Medtner and Pirani pieces with clear phrasing and emotional depth. Publikum response was warm as lavish floral offerings accompanied the performance.

Sy G. Criss Simpson Georgiana Rose Bennington el Dorado Bennington Dan Chiapusao Mazark Schumann Bird Ag Arophet Miss Bennington Abegg Chopin Medtner Pirani Moszkowski Benington Pohnanyi

Fire destroys ship at Baltimore pier in 10 alarm blaze

A massive fire at Baltimore's south harbor last night damaged a historic troopship the George Washington as flames swept a 5 million dollar pier. Coast guardsman Robert Long, 17, and six firemen were hurt with Long treated for possible brain injury after leaping from a cutter deck while battling the blaze.

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Fire damages Picher Oklahoma police station and jail

A blaze destroyed Picher Oklahoma city jail and damaged the police station and city clerk's office yesterday. Fire Chief LeRoy Phillips and another fireman were en route to military induction when the fire started. the jail prisoner was moved to Miami for questioning.

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Winter Weather Spreads Across Southeast and Nation

The southeast states faced colder conditions while the central U S enjoyed a milder January spell. Florida saw near freezing temperatures with Jacksonville at 85 and Miami at 47 the coldest areas were in the northern plains and New England. Fair conditions prevailed elsewhere with rain on the Pacific coast and inland snow in Idaho and western Montana.

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Eudora Host List Through Sunday Evening

Sunday afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Albert Boyd and family, Mr and Mrs John Ott and son, and Mrs Moll and Abel family visiting in Eudora. Messages note Fred Moll’s improvement and several local visitations at the homes of St. Louis? relatives and area families. The De Soto high school team is slated to visit for a Friday game, and church class meals followed services.

Sarah Hausman Mra Albert Boyd Doulas Ransistant Sto Earl Ott Shambaugh Iowa John Ott Ethelert Ott Lawrence Martin Abel Harry Lefholz Fred Moll Manttenu Springs Cole Mex Walter Thome Hoe Georgia Ann E. H. Roe Ralph Hale Kansas City Budora Wy Harden Mizsea Mary Martha Born Margaret Parker Mian Parker A! Hlinner Water Parker Harold Gabriel Wiliam Spitzil Barara DeSoto High School Eudora Incal High School Myim-Sauditarnion John Landon

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Community meeting plans and social visits in Desoto and Independence

A local meeting is planned for February 11 after church service with two pot luck dinners and a business session hosted by Mrs. George Geratenbergsr and others. Residents Carr Bernitz and Koch hostesses are named along with visitors from Owensboro and Fort Riley visiting area families.

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Baldwin community notices and obituaries turn page

Residents attend university events in nearby towns as Baldwin honors longtime residents. Funeral services for Charles C. Griffin are held in West Williams with burial in Oakwood. he is survived by a wife, an adopted son, and several relatives. The Delta Delta Delta and Zeta Tau Alpha chapters host gatherings.Founders Day planned for P.E.O. and a Pioneer aims event organized by the First Methodist Brotherhood.

Tron Aufflenberge Kansas University of Kasay Civ Charles Griffith Anna Kirby Mere Karen, Jr Bruce Any Venderdon Monta Minneapolis Minn Deagh Sarna Wildyard Henderson John Henderson Vlaidwin Taniet Mesiner Taawre Ner Aiter W. Raydle Jack Aven University of Ranans Thureday Phi Dette Kapna the Heath Brotherhood of the First Method Aimee Fellowship Hall Wesleyan Guild Rut Gale Mina Alleen Baker Che Mra Leitnaker E. H .Leitnaker Dwight Leitnaker Wellsville Frank C. Leitnaker Rebecca Sue Kanaas City Alliance of Delta Delta Delta Byrl Denney Harold Kottman Tri Delta Riest William Sansom Topeka Baldwin F. &. Leftaker Charles Neat Portland Ore Dorothy Ives Chapel Weat Kniiwin Charles C. Griffin Lawrence Willis Warner City Four Square Leonard Whitted Virgil Reeves Wilie Warmer Oakwood Cemetery J. S. Tadlock Homer Schoepfin O. H. Keller Don McMillen Harree Hobson Claude Willains Griffith West Clara Griffith James Griffith Independence L. P. Brubalor Simpson Talor New Labinger Balwin Russell Butler San A Touio Tex Clyde Foreman Hugo, Cole Medarn Woodmen of America Wits Ure Baldwin Fire Department Birs Harold Coleman Kansas City Delta Delta Delta Lavibda Haker Carl B. Butell William Horn B.A. Gessner Letaure Hour Club Parmenter Commons

Radio Program Listings Include Multiple Stations and Shows

A cluttered OCR listing enumerates KMBC WDAF KNBU KCMO and other stations with time slots and program names such as Dr. Coristian Ws You Bet Your Life and Welcome Travelairn Godfrey. The fragment shows varied hours and show titles across channels for January 17 18, reflecting a dense broadcaster schedule.

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Hayes Show and Camel Caravan Air Schedule

TV listings show WDAF schedule with Hayes Show and Camel Caravan. Programs include Ford Whiteman, Stare Over Hollywood, and news segments with Arthur Mus.

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