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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
4
A damaged OCR extract mentions a January 19 date and a biblical verse reference Kings 10:81 with archaic phrasing. The legible portions reference an audit bureau of circuit courts and a January date, with unclear names or events. The fragment suggests a legal or clerical notice tied to historical content.
Support grows for Carlson liquor plan in Kansas with private licenses, state revenue hopes, and fears of politics entwined. Critics note cost to run stores and potential political entanglement, while Nebraska style local option offers package sales and limited city outlets as a model.
A Missouri writer compares Truman to Andrew Jackson and predicts attempts to admit Alaska and Hawaii as states, while pursuing a broad domestic benefits program amid expected opposition. The piece notes Acheson’s steady confirmation as secretary of state, new slogans for Kansas, and ongoing wheat year readiness alongside Chiang Kai-shek yielding to the United States.
The Kansas counties miss out on auto revenue due to unlicensed officers. George Jeckeca’s office backs a California style plan to collect auto license and taxes at the same time as property tax. Proposed changes aim to standardize tax collection and remove state tag requirements. Lyon supports forwarding the issue to Washington for action. Kansas political notes include a remark about Missouri Republicans. A Leavenworth Times quip compares atom handling to a child’s play.
The piece discusses Indonesian strife amid Dutch postwar control, noting India calls a conference in New Delhi led by Nehru to seek a solution. It contrasts American and Dutch plans for Indonesia’s future, including a proposed sovereign United States of Indonesia by April 1, 1960 and an interim government by March 15, 1949.
John W Briggs, longtime Wichita Eagle employee and veteran superintendent, died in a Wichita hospital at age 40 years with his widow.
Fragmentary text references an event involving Barbs Tee and Shien, mentioning a reputation issue and a book passing. Details are unclear with missing names and dates. The piece hints at a forthcoming event or restoration in the eastern region about 38 days from now.
Mistranscribed notes show planned wedding between a New York City man and his partner in the coming weeks. Mrs Gefferd arrives from Osk Hill to visit relatives as a medical operation involves an appendicitis case at Simmoss hospital.
A local notice reports the birth of a child for Tonks and family, with details limited to the date and place. The item notes the newborn’s name as Seven 33 and references the family surname Das Lens Hew the Date Chimoa.
Samuel B. Pettengill argues the Supreme Court upholds constitutional right of workers to reject union membership. He predicts clashes as Taft Hartley reforms face Congress and state legislatures, highlighting tension between national and state power over labor in interstate and intrastate commerce.
A column discussing how a child’s name should reflect identity, avoid awkward nicknames, and steer clear of fad or mixed nationalities. It notes the burden of unsuitable names like Richard for a girl, warns against gender ambiguous names, and cautions hosts to craft invitations without mis depicting gifts. It ends with reader questions about gift wording on birthday invites.
The text recalls pre 1337 legal limits on commerce power, cites 1937 shifts, and questions how far the Court extended federal control. It notes former Justice Roberts urging focus on states' rights, and ponders if the closed shop decision will restore balance. It references an elevator operator moving passengers and the ambiguity of interstate ties.
A book by Marion Lowndes offers sitter guidance for thousands of readers. It advises being dependable, gathering emergency contacts, knowing house layout, stove use, feeding schedules, sleep preferences, and pets. Priorities include child safety, alertness to crying, and putting the baby first in emergencies.
The Dallas News quoted an authoritative source saying UT coach Blair Cherry would get a five year show in Cherry Austin Texas, with an annual salary. The item also notes a 1947 tornado impact, and mentions rhododendron species count and origins.
Ira Cripe has remodeled his shop over the last two weeks. Bill Haas died early Wednesday morning, a North Lawrence resident. Wednesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Don Norris hosted Mr. and Mrs. Dorain Selzer and Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Ketchum. Lieutenant Commander Archie Mills and family left Lawrence for Lakehurst New Jersey where he will be stationed. Marion spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Pickens. Mrs. Paul Transue underwent gallstone surgery at Lawrence Hospital Wednesday.
Various Bayfield area groups report new officers and activities. Brownie Scouts elect officers Joyce Malicky Kathleen Cook and Gloria Barnes. Wesleyan Service Guild names Rose Mary Risenmay Richard Harder Myrna Hornberger Kathryn Schaake Dale Mosslander and others as officers. Nautilus club hosts O Scott Morgan program. Mothers club hosts potluck at Mrs Willey’s. Hopewell Country Club notes Shostens and baby pictures. Baldwin Music Club discusses popular music themes with Deane Postlethwaite program and piano selections.
A fragmented listing shows multiple radio times and programs across WDAF KMBC KMOC and KMERC stations for Friday and New Year’s Day, naming shows like Supper Club Beulah and Vincent Lopes with inconsistent times and hosts.
Mise Amelia Betts presented a paper on Gros-3 and George NM Bolcourt discussed a magazine article. A yearly roundup on Christmas bird—fenaus—was reported, detailing the year’s life data and notable lists.
Amy Lauretta Marshall born August 18 1860 in Urbana Ohio died January 8 1949 in Lawrence Kansas at age 88. She moved to a DeSoto area farm as a child, married Rev William B Maggs in 1886, widowed in 1911, lived with daughters J E Miller and R H Edmiston in Chase and Lawrence. She leaves seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren plus other relatives.
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