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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1951
Page
4
A dated entry notes the Member Audit Bureau of Circulations for Saturday January 20 1951. The line serves as a brief catalog reference within the newspaper archive, highlighting membership or certification status on that specific date.
The text questions the real necessity of war with China as heated debates rise. It notes that a war with China was unimaginable a year ago but is now seen as possible while affirming Americans do not wish to fight the Chinese. It argues that war would distract from countering Russian communism and calls for careful study of means to avoid conflict, noting that leaders can start wars and suggesting prevention requires talent.
Farm experts say no current government plan to revive the victory garden drive though home front shortages in World War II linger in memory. Many may start gardening on their own without government nudges, as former war era gardens bred lasting hobbyists and satisfaction from direct gardening work and harvest.
Kansans recall their Januarys as a warm front battle reshapes winter patterns. Forecasters note warm fronts pushing back cold fronts, yielding near-zero readings only in far northern areas. The article hints at more weather to come this spring.
The line between meteorology and diplomacy blurs as officials weigh forecasts and global talks stall. Unknowns mount over timing, impact, and responses as climate variables complicate policy choices and international coordination.
A press conference row over Truman claiming newspapers did not publish his Korea guidance sparked recall of reported statements. Omaha World Herald challenged the claim with a Jan 12 article reprinted Jan 18. The piece notes hospital growth in Chanute and broader postwar development trends, while other items condemn or mock war talk and Tito’s capital project with volunteer labor.
Emil E Larson 37 of Topeka named Douglas county engineer by the board of county commissioners succeeding John Stephens who moves to Denver Mrs Beattie Collins elected president of the county Farm Bureau Women Advisory Council with officers including Mrs Fred Alford and Mrs Chester Howard Dr C N Challacombe resigns from Baker University to join Armour Institute in Chicago Airport bond proposal of 515000 recommended to city council by airport board and aviation committee A brief note mentions a local religious event with Miss Helen Weed speaking at West Side Presbyterian Church and a reference to a past tragic incident.
Twenty five years ago the city cuts payroll by dropping four engineers to save 460 a month. Only assistant Holland Wheeler remains to aid Engineer W R Schreiner. The city commission approves the measures amid budget strain. Midwest promotions for 60 junior high students will be held Friday. Mrs Marcella Hutchinson of Wakefield Massachusetts, a Quantrill raid survivor, has been visiting locally.
Forty years ago Mrs. C Richards of Eudora spent the day with Afiss Aileen Richards. Mr. and Mrs. E J Peckham return tomorrow from New York. Miss Blanche Anderson of Knox City Mo visiting Mr. and Mrs Young. Miss Pearl Rapp of Chicago left after visiting Mrs H Martin and Mrs J Dunkley. B F Fiegenbaum in Topeka. Mrs L Riedenger and son John leaving for Girard. Pravda note on Stalin and political commentary from Topeka Capital and Overbrook citizen.
Comic quip notes marriage as a sweet song with a pastor observing about one partner often giving the other the airs, reflecting light, humorous social commentary from a humor column.
A Dresden paper mocks generic New Year greetings as unoriginal. It urges peace driven phrases and condemns naïve lines about freedom and unity. The piece notes Soviet and East German insistence on political language and warns that peace means Communist unity.
President Truman invoked a cartoonists view of history to argue that the President may order troops to Europe to defend national interests. He compared current conflict with whether the executive or legislature controls armed forces, citing a Punch cartoon about Hannibal and elephants as a metaphor.
Princess Margaret reportedly expressed curiosity to watch a fox hunt with hounds in full cry, drawing rebuke from the League Against Cruel Sports. The piece notes hunting’s royal history, rising taxes diminishing landed aristocracy, and the sport’s enduring, reluctant appeal among some Britons despite criticism.
Washington officials study potential arming anti communist guerrillas in China to check red power while avoiding a global Sino western war. Massive arms to Formosa under MacArthur linked plan could reach Chiang Kai shek’s forces and prompt further American aid requests.
Clyde Hiatt born April 9 1874 at Twin Mounds Douglas county died December 21 1950 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He lived all his life in Twin Mounds married Anna McBride January 31 1895. Active in school Grange and soil conservation award winner in 1949. Survived by sister Leon Kennedy of Rosiclare three brothers in law Sant Mc Bride Donald Mc Bride Axel Larson and many nieces and nephews. Funeral by Rev H M Sipple Rumsey funeral home burial Twin Mounds cemetery.
A scrambled set of crossword like entries includes clues and partial answers such as Indian weigh, preposition, highway, ore deposit and other abbreviations. The list mixes numbered items with fragment hints suggesting a wordplay puzzle, lacking full definitions or solved terms.
A dense listing shows WDAF KMBC WREN KCMO and KMBC programs for Sunday January 21 and Monday January 22. Notable items include Eddie Arnold show at 6:30, Gene Autry, Burns and Butler content, The Lipton program, Cooke and Davis coverage, Jack Benny, Tex Ranger, Arthur Godfrey shows, Sheriff safety, and Hollywood celebrity features across station lines. The long grid lists daytime and evening slots with numerous show titles and hosts.
WDAF station listing details cartoons shows films and sports across January 2 and 3. It lists programs including Seaman Show Catholic University at Never Show Goes On Super Circus Zoo Parade Wrestling and various daytime and evening offerings with recurring hosts and news segments. The schedule also notes RCA Victor television dealer affiliation and generic program blocks.
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