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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1951
Page
4
The article surveys federal tax options including a sales tax to fund a tightened budget amid wartime fears. It discusses trimming spending, the liquor revenue split in Kansas, and warns against overreach while noting ominous global tensions and domestic mobilization.
Old Home Town announces the January 12 birth of Janet Sue to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Burnett of Kansas City. The piece also notes Mrs. Burnett's prior name, Miss Barbara Ann Knott of Lawrence, and reports on local club meetings, patient counts at hospitals, school absences, and various social events in the Lawrence area including a 75th university anniversary celebration and upcoming guest speaker Virginia Scott Miner.
A fragmented reminiscence notes suffragettes in Lawrence and cites Mayor Bishop’s trusted cops, alluding to old gun days. It mentions Governor Florida facing praise from Kansas press and questions who uttered a line about government handling the people’s business.
Wichita Eagle notes proposals to remove The Wheat State slogan from Kansas motor vehicle plates. Proponents cite diversified agriculture and modern production, while defenders argue wheat branding reflects state identity and history despite higher milk meat and eggs values.
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes U N rejection of Peiping cease fire and its demand for a conference with red China. He argues America would veto concessions and warns of possible economic sanctions and continued Sino-Korean war, noting Formosa and Chiang Kai-shek.
Hal Cochran humor column notes playful barbs and a guide to Christmas gifts. Mentions North Dakota and a family friendly setting with thoughtful items for holiday giving.
Fragmentary text hints at collective pride after an event or action. Names, dates, or places are not readable. The passage reflects communal satisfaction but provides no concrete facts to identify individuals, location, or outcome.
Walter Hielsig came home Monday after a week at the Winter General hospital for medical treatment and will return February 14 for a general check up. Mrs. and Mrs. Leon Durr hosted a Jota Fh Phi club dinner bridge at their east Eudora home Friday evening with many attendees and prizes awarded to Mrs. Lothhols and Ray Miller.
Radio listings show WREN Allen Franklin and WREN-Cargo Rite airing grain market updates, WDAF and KMBC segments with sports scores and music blocks, and scenes like Lone Ranger, Western Echoes, and Cavalcade of Sports. Local anchors and programs include news from WDAF Newscasts and Miss Brooke features, with time slot references across stations.
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