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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1951
Page
4
Vienna reports 168 deaths from avalanches across Austria Switzerland and Italy with rescue teams operating in alpine towns. Officials warn the total toll will rise as information pours in from isolated communities while forces drop supplies and assess remaining danger.
The United Nations weighs Red China’s cease fire terms as a seven nation parley could discuss troop withdrawals and Formosa fleet recall. The column notes divisions among Western powers and warns the proposal might split the free world while offering an exit from Korea if accepted.
Hastings Neb Mrs Gladys M Newell of Hastings and George T Davis of Lawrence marry January 16 Engagement announced for Ruth Neis of Eu ders to Wyman Elliott of Kansas City Open house February 16 in honor of Mr and Mrs G T Huey 60th wedding anniversary Twin birth announced Judith Rae and Barbara Ann David Jolly joins US Army photography unit Fifteen planes housed at Lawrence airport Aeronca purchased by Ruth Orcutt and Grace Hes Miss Laura Rankin Pete Bowersock Mai Ml host Kappa Alpha Theta buffet Miss Nellie Harris and Phillip Ray marry Bob Brooks escapes 35 foot fall from pole to brick pavement Lon g note on era of American history and marriage sayings
Twenty five years ago the student union building at the University will begin masonry work starting tomorrow morning. Films planned for next week in Lawrence include Corinne Griffith in Infatuation and Jack Mulhall with Dorothy MacKail in Joanna Edmund Lowe Alma Rubens Lou Tellegen and Marjorie Daw in East.
AWisconsin farmer owns a seventeen year old Leghorn hen. The write up jokes about selling the hen for practical use and notes the cost of income tax. The piece mocks social status and wartime shortages with humorous asides about attire and funds.
Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg told Maj. Gen. Emmett O’Donnell to avoid urging immediate use of the atom bomb on China in public comments. The army and Rep. Van Zandt described a directive restricting officers from public statements on foreign or military policy without clearance.
Harry K Clark of Gridley Kansas named vice-chairman for production management by the Munitions Board in Washington. Clark, former Carborundum president since 1948, will oversee military production programs and industrial security for aircraft petroleum and electronics. He served in World War I as deputy director of priorities and later as navy captain in charge of production and support.
The piece notes John Foster Dulles leaving Washington for Japan to negotiate a peace treaty and suggests debates over Japan's postwar ambitions. It discusses Japan's population pressures, limited arable land, and potential motivations behind aggression while highlighting U.S. role in aiding Japan to reduce incentives for territorial expansion.
London reports General Eisenhower completed his Europe tour with one finding the defense effort will be brutally hard but possible. He warned of great risk of Russian aggression and noted western Europe must bear significant arms costs while many nations fear cutting into scarce postwar gains.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a famed painting and a portrait of the artist, plus scattered terms such as tattered, interstice, broad street tavern and vase. It hints at the artist’s birth details but the snippet is incomplete.
A fragmented item lists many cryptic clues and partial phrases across topics like geography, names, numbers, and objects. It includes references to Kaffir warriors, a girl’s name, a note of acale, and an Abbott clue, all presented in a vertical puzzle style with missing letters and ambiguous hints.
The message emphasizes that each nation must act decisively in Europe. It warns against hesitation, noting that delay by one country invites excuses from others and demands collective commitment to deter aggression.
Kaw Council Boy Scouts met at the Chamber of Commerce Kansas City Kansas last night to outline Camp-O-Bal plans, summer camps, a civil defense program and an appreciation dinner. Nine Lawrence men attended led by Riley Burcham. Oakley Evans announced Camp Naish dates April 7 8 and a seven week summer session starting June 17 with 12 weekly fee for early applicants and 14 weekly fee after April 30. A NM trip for 90 scouts and 19 leaders is planned June 27 28 28 at a cost of 80 dollars. The annual appreciation dinner will be at the Scottish Rite temple Kansas City Kan. Glasgow appointed civil defense committee head.
Information Minister Albert Gasier announced that the United Nations session will not be held in Paris. The declaration followed a French cabinet meeting.
The Democratic National Committee named John Young of Salina to oversee federal patronage in Kansas, succeeding Carl V. Rice who sought the Senate nomination last year. High Warner had handled the role after Rice’s departure. Young will evaluate postmasterships and rural mail carrier assignments.
Eudora residents host and visit relatives across Kansas City Baldwin and Biloxi with frequent church and school events. The Heaper Missionary Society held an all day work meeting. P T A at the high school auditorium hears from Hugh C Bryan on school legislation. Several families, including Papenhausen and Chronisters, travel for visits and medical updates.
A listing of radio programs and times across WREN WDAF KMBC KCMO KSAC KSBC and others shows a mix of dramas news and music. Notable items include WREN News Don Heath The Stars on WHAF and The Playhouse on KMBC with various Western and romance programs across the day.
WDAF television listings for Wednesday and Thursday January include Gabby Hayes Show and Kraft TV Theater with Roberta Quintas and Paul Whiteman. Schedule notes 7:00 Four Star Revue 8:00 Kraft TV Theater 10:20 News Telenews plus Life With Linklater and Somerset Meaghan segments.
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