This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1951
Page
4
The piece examines the Korea conflict as the United Nations debates whether Chinese Communist aggression occurred. It notes U.N. debates, U.S. stance, and the cost of war as Wonju and Suwon shift hands, with casualties rising and budget tensions in Washington.
Representative John Taber of New York said the President was trying to sneak in his fair deal program under the budget. Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia noted the President urged rigid economy in non defense activities and that many normal actions must be curtailed or postponed.
The visit of Kansas lawmakers to a Kansas University Kansas State basketball game in Manhattan highlighted desires for a field house, though some legislators questioned funding. A December 30 birth is announced for Biss Hebner, daughter of Mrs. Sue Baker, to Michael Andrews in Somerset Pennsylvania. Several local residents attend a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Norbert Cling of Topeka formerly Esther Curry, with numerous named guests. Mrs. Charles J. Robinson of Canandaigua New York arrives for a visit with her mother Mrs. D J Rowlands. Marian Peek returns from two weeks with her brother in Jacksonville Florida. George Hedrick, secretary of the
The Chamber of Commerce is confined to his home with influents. Kansas University leads the basketball standings after a 46 to 41 victory over Kansas State. The verse from Matthew 44 10 appears in the piece.
The Mothers' League toured with Mrs Clara Beach and helpers Mrs Lora Bodaly and Mrs Hammett. Mrs B F Cooke led the program. Participants included Mrs Ira Hogg Mrs W G Beale Mrs G L Atkeson Mrs Frank E Jones and Mrs Charles Cox Miss Julia Johnson hosted the Lutheran Progressive Circle last night. Henry A Schehrer and wife announce birth of a daughter Henrietta Frances on January 18. Mrs Schehrer formerly Miss Virgil Norris. Keefe hosts Walla evening, Mix Vidlovies plays tonight. That Rene film with W C Fields Carol Dempster James Kirkwood Harrison Ford His Secretary Norma Shearer Lew Cody Texan Trail with Harry Carey.
Forty years ago the Business college faculty held their annual reception for students on Thursday evening at 1017 Indiah Street, hosted by Mr and Mrs W H Weatherby and Miss Lydia Reinhardt. Visitors include Miss Eleanor Blakey of Pisasan non visiting Rebecca Moody. Gussie and Elizabeth Dixie traveled to Kansas City. Francee Glenn of Olathe was guest of Lena Tripp. Mr and Mrs George Piece of New Portland Maine visited Prof and Mrs P F Walker. Mrs Dunning of Concordia, visiting her brother Clarence Radcliffe, and Mrs Radcliffe departed for Chicago.
Requests for office help dominated the Kannas State file with openings for ten stenographers a typist one elastists three creator book keeper and an opening der ig ifty two persons thirty men and xcina were lobby employers through the office last week Sixteen of those placed were veterans Claims for unemployment compensation totalled 107 for the year to date.
Detroit Free Press notes Washington’s sensitivity to criticism and a deficit of public faith in current plans. It urges defining objectives and a clear plan before public support returns, while criticizing administrative blunders since World War II. The piece cites Kansas Poultry Exposition attendance and Look magazine’s Take that Truman did not run again, plus quips from several papers.
A group of ten men passed an eastern state's dental examination amid tough grind and no pull. The column also notes a rising cost of brooms and a cheeky line about winter upkeep and carpet air-coating systems.
DaWITT MACKENZIE reports that appeasement of communist China dominates Asiatic opinion and UN debates at Lake Success. Arab-Asian nations and western quarters weigh cease-fire offers as fear and reluctance shape responses to Peiping. Tibet's swift, noncombat takeover illustrates psychological warfare and prompts calls for united Western action or risky split among non communist nations.
Washington reports a congressional committee estimates U S office space needs average two Empire State Building sizes per state, totaling about 2 000 000 square feet for the Empire State Building. The study notes rising rents and limited availability outside Washington, with funding for rents and utilities exceeding 100 million dollars annually previously.
Horizontal and vertical clues reference state Hag of 29 Right 30 Not prefix 31 Earth goddess 32 Calcium symbol 33 Time measure 35 Brain passage 38 Level 39 Italian river 40 Chinese measure 41 Ridicules 47 Highway abbr 48 Worm 50 Philippine knives River in Asia 52 Unsophisticated 4 Chinese fruit 58 Tart 57 Puritiveness Bolte Speaker
Washington UPI report describes Judge Joe Mon tague of Fort Worth, attorney for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, testing a European-born waiter at the Mayflower Hotel. The waiter mishears the request for windmill water as a brand, prompting the humorous exchange about available beverages.
A fragmented tip sheet advises washing clothespins and laundry for winter use. It emphasizes drying hands before hanging clothes outside to prevent chapped skin, and recommends applying a protective coating to hands after tar or soap residue before drying.
Charles Edward Pearcy born near Lock Springs Missouri August 28 1871 died January 15 in Tulsa Oklahoma at 79 years four months twelve days. He married Mary Flory January 12 1898 and had three children. A farmer by trade later worked for oil companies in Kansas and Oklahoma and served in shipyards at Richmond California. Member Walnut Grove Baptist Church and Masonry shared details include surviving wife two sons Herbert Pearcy and Leonard Pearcy two brothers W R Pearcy P C Pearcy Jamesport Missouri Walter Pear Gallatin Missouri sister re G W Wynne Tulsa Oklahoma and grandson Charles Orman Pearcy Heatland Wyoming.
The text credits Senator Lyndon B. Johnson of Austin and Representative Bob Poage of Waco for leading national rubber and land programs. It notes Texans playing a key role in mobilizing credit and acreage to support wartime needs through a broader Senate committee revival.
Eudora scene features lodge presentations and honors as Lela Morley receives a noble grand jewel from Baverley Joslin. Meetings include W J T club and Home Demonstration units with lessons on 1951 trends, Red Cross first aid, and Kansas Day observances. Visitors from Lawrence, Swain River, and Canada visit area families. P T A and various clubs announce gatherings and refreshments.
A garbled listing shows multiple station codes WDAF KMBC KCMO WREN and others with program pledges Newscasts bands and talk shows across a day and night cycle. The fragmented OCR reads like a TV radio grid with names like News of the World Caroline Elite Welcome Travelers and The Luncheon Club alongside musical acts and practical segments.
A scrambled note lists WDAF television Monday programming with half hour slots for Bert Parks Kate Smith Kukial Fran and Olile Howdy Doody Ghost Ride and other shows. It also mentions The Speidel Show Godfrey Rhew Lightout and Faye Emerson News Telenews and At Home Party in unclear order.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.