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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1950
Page
4
Striking switchmen abandon plans as government seizes operation of Rock Island lines amid Far East tensions. President's fact finding board deemed the strike unjust and warned against defiance during the Korean crisis. Normal service expected within days. agriculture and industry suffered losses while strikers gained nothing.
The primary contest remains crucial as candidates grapple with heavy handicaps and war news. Voters are urged to consider public responsibilities, weigh issues, and participate thoughtfully despite distraction and noise.
Fragmented public statements reflect rapid changes as fighting escalates in Korea. Officials originally denied ground troops yet now deploy them and invoke the draft. Predictions prove unreliable as military plans and mobilization proceed amid rising tensions and uncertainty.
Chiang Kai-shek argues for modifying Truman’s request to stop operations against the Asiatic mainland. He cites guerrilla forces in China and disruptions to defense efforts for Formosa. He warns that Chinese Nationalist forces number several thousand and hinder amphibious invasion preparations and air operations.
The United Nations flag in Korea is a symbolic reminder of member responsibilities, with limited immediate impact on front lines. Volunteers may seek enlistment via the American embassy in Rome, though no formal program exists yet. James F. Byrnes runs for South Carolina governor amid anti federal power stance, opposing Truman. Japan expands police and coast guard manpower under authorized force, with MacArthur leveraging Japanese resources. Russian Europe warning hints at tense peace prospects, while a Kansas nursery plans to end its windbreak tree service due to cost.
The piece argues Moscow seeks to drain Western economies to weaken them for red aggression. It cites Berlin airlift, Korea invasion, and Formosa plans as examples, noting Russia stays indirect while backing allies and pressing America to multiply forces and arms spending.
The afternoon fire crew battled a blaze in a Rezak farm wheat field two miles north of the airport. A horse was rescued from Liefoot well on the Arthur Emery farm, northwest of Lakeview. A second horse perished after slipping from a rope at Jack Wiles farm near Williamstown Junction. Mrs. A. J. Boynton will host luncheon for Mrs. M. Wilhelmi and Miss I. Wilhelmi of Columbus at Memorial Union. The bride’s attendants included Miss Mary Norris and John Riling served as best man for his brother. Sie and Mrs. Walter B. Sneegas announce the birth of their child Wednesday morning.
Twenty five years ago the pirate crop in the Kaw Valley is expected to be smaller this year with yields around 100 bushels per acre compared to last year’s 200 to 400. Prices are higher at about $2.25 per bushel versus $1.50 to $1.75 previously. Local notes mention Mrs. Elizabeth Slade visiting Oskaloosa and Mrs. C. Charles Radcliffe heading to Estes Park. social items include summer home plans for Mrs. H. B. Ober. Movie listings highlight Desert Flower, The Making of O'Malley, Paying Souls, with stars Milton Sills and Dorothy Macka ll. Marriage news notes Miss Margaret Norris and Filing.
Forty years ago updates from Brackett district and surrounding areas include Mis Gracia Blaie set to leave for Colorado Springs with Addie and Ruby Tack, and Mr and Mrs George Davis departing for a Pacific coast trip. Ed Siler to care for their farm. Mrs Woodward returns from Tepera visit. Police order keeps small boys off Kaw river after several visits to the station. Kerhows is noted as a local child.
Eureka Kansas July 10 two Utah men Raymond Charles Watson 26 Salt Lake City and Charles Glen Rosenberg 22 Ogden will be arraigned Wednesday over the disappearance of 31 42 from the J C Penney store. Sheriff J G French says they admitted taking the money and that Watson stole jewelry in Beaneton Wyoming. They face burglary and larceny charges after being arrested Friday at Winfield Kansas.
A fragmented humor column mocks domestic life and public debates with satirical lines about a wife in the car seat, bond markets, babysitters, and shifting fashions. The piece weaves jabs at parental advice, voter trust, and modern air quality in a rapid, caricatured voice.
The foreday store rural life camp will be August 5 to 9 at Rock Springs Ranch. The event, titled Riding The Range, features Douglas county delegation and western fashion. County agents announce camp roles and schedule details, with emphasis on division leadership and class activities.
A scattered word puzzle from a newspaper page lists horizontal and vertical clues with numbers and hints across topics from philanthropy to language and geography. The fragments include terms like Depleted, Plunder, Reviser, and various crossers such as Irish, Scottish, and Venetian references, plus common crossword style prompts.
Washington July 10 The National Association of Manufacturers opposes the house passed excise tax reduction bill arguing it would shift tax burden to large corporations. They urge replacing the system with a general manufacturers tax while stressing budget balance before further tax changes. The finance committee aims to finish hearings this week ahead of Senate action as defense needs and Korean crisis loom.
Wichita meeting of the Kansas Motor Carriers association yesterday considered a Wichita to Kansas City toll turnpike. John Harvey of Topeka urged an ultra modern expressway to spark a new Kansas industry and grow cities. Financing emerged as the key hurdle, per the traffic way committee led by C. E. Whitworth.
A bridal shower for Mrs Robert Long was hosted Thursday evening at Mrs Ralph Schmidt’s home with prizes for contests won by the guest of honor. A long list of attendees, including Mrs Clara Broers and Mrs Vera Nelson, enjoyed cooling refreshments and gifts.
A pamphlet titled So You Can Hear offers advice and encouragement for the hard of hearing. Free copies are available from Beltone Dept. 1995, 1450 W. 19th St, Chicago Ill. Send name and address on a postcard to request.
A dense list of KMBC WREN WDAF KCMO and other stations outlines a July 10 radio program line up with numerous show titles hosts and time slots across networks including musical programs drama comedies news and guest appearances. It catalogues host names such as Arthur Godfrey Jack Berch and Gordon MacRae among others and features variety acts soap operas and public affairs segments with midmorning to late evening airtimes.
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