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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1952
Page
4
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The Lawrence Journal-World reports local news from Lawrence Kansas with Associated Press coverage. The page shows masthead details including editor and staff notes and announces the publication date Wednesday January 30 1952.
Residents of Lawrence on the Kaw compare hardship with the upper Ohio valley flood victims. Winter conditions worsen risk of freezing after evacuation, though rescue efforts proceed with prompt care. Dams on tibularies reportedly held back flood crests to a lower level than would have occurred.
Senator Andrew Schoeppel led Kansas delegation members at a Topeka Republican service men's lunch. Clifford Hope urged a completely unified, intelligent campaign to change Washington. Fellow Kansans echoed the view that Washington is confusing and misdirected, with progress scarce.
Alleged misallocation of defense funds centers on a Nevada atomics test site and a coat plus contract holder who paid plumbers seven dollars and laborers seven dollars weekly. Regular contractors claim labor losses and missed schedules. The piece questions whether any defense program can be effectively implemented given the disputes.
In wartime terms the piece warns that errors by leaders invite friendly fire from within. It argues sergeants must prevent missteps and that after the convention the real battle begins. Unity is urged to avoid wasted ammunition in intraparty clashes among allies.
A commentator critiques hush debates over government corruption and potential White House links. He notes repeated threats to dismiss Attorney General McGrath stirred internal allies, slowing scrutiny of tax scandals, while urging clearer public accountability amid shifting rhetoric and symbols in politics.
County commission proposes Lohe Star as 452 State game preserve. Mrs Carl E Friend elected president of Women’s Kansas Day club. Journal-Work reports price advance to 13 10 72 cents weekly by carrier. Liberty Memorial High School campaign committee named by Max Falkenstien. Joanna Wagstaff to lead with Keith Mann and Charles Roberson, Pauline Mielinney sponsor. Births, weddings, and club activities across communities noted with local names and last night events. The University biological library gains 20 volumes by Gustav Retzius valued over $1500.
A fragmentary Meade-Globe-News piece notes social gatherings in progress. Elsie Hudson. Chancellor Frank Strong hosted the Fortnightly Club. Vier-Chanertion WoT Carruth read a paper on Academic Efficiency. Tom Veatch visited. Mrs. Jake Flare and Mr. Johnny Grignard welcomed guests. Topeka man Adger remarked on travel advice to Honolulu.
A humorous critique by Hal Cochran mocks price controls on canned fried worms, noting the odd angle and the reaction of youngsters towards storm doors as a sideline remark. The item appears as a quirky newspaper humor blurb from a period column.
A fragmentary clipping notes neighbor disputes over noise labeled as high C and describes bemused commentary on married women and husbands. It mentions a Trenton butcher fined for horsemeat hamburgers and includes garbled, partial phrases about doffing and a farm or animal reference.
A reader voices concern over U S policy in Asia. The piece argues that Western nations failed to aid Chinese Nationalists in 345 and 1946, inviting Russian expansion. It warns that aid to Korea ends in stalemate and could enable a broader push into Indo China terms critics say America learns costly lessons but profits little.
The passage argues for preserving items judged useful but suggests disposing after seven years if no use has appeared. It notes attic or cellar storage as possible evidence against dismissing belongings and questions the effort to argue against keeping durable goods.
In Washington on January 30, Representative Doughton of North Carolina announced he will seek re election in the state May primary. At 88 he had planned retirement next January but a large number of people urged him to run for re nomination.
The World Today explains exemptions and dependents for 1951 tax returns. It details who can be claimed, including spouses, relatives, and dependents, plus rules on joint and separate filings, age 65 benefits, and special cases for widows and blind individuals. The column cites exemptions, credits, and related eligibility, with examples and potential impacts for taxpayers.
Federal Judge Louis F E Goodman ruled that David Kessel and William Big Bull Phear were within their constitutional rights in refusing to answer questions from the Wefauver Crime Committee. The men, gamblers, had faced contempt charges after not answering. Goodman warned threats are undignified and cautioned against politicizing the privilege.
Carl Althaus lobbyist for the Kansas Teacher Association urged Eudora PTA members to study pro poser school legislative measures and help take politics out of the county superintendent’s office. He spoke at the January meeting in the Eudora Grade Show cafeteria, introducing by Mrs A Fleming, with a recap of school reorganization, the state public instruction department, retirement law and state aid. Mrs Ross Smith delivered ideas for living from The Sermon On The Mount. First grade rhythm band performed in red and white, led by Ronald Schnidt, and sang Frosty the Snowman with ShArm Gabriel as Frosty and Billy.
A jumble of radio program names and times lists shows from multiple stations including WREN WDAK WMBC KCMO KMBC and others. Programs referenced include The Lone Ranger The Top Guy Father Kur and Mr. Keen plus news and theater segments.
Sunday dinner at the home of Mrs. China Creithaupt included Mroo, Mrs. Loren Markwell, and Mr. and Mrs. Max Smith. In Wichita, they were house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ott over the weekend. Sunday dinner guests: Mr. and Mrs. Markwell, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Arden Ott and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ott and two children.
Fragmented listings detailing various 1950s era TV programs and hosts. The readable items include Howdy Doody Hearts of America Newsreels Dinah Shore Show and Stop the Music, with multiple show names, hosts, and times scattered throughout a messy line.
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