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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1950
Page
4
wartime dispatch notes heavy fighting along the Kum River line as North Korean and guerrilla activity threaten supply routes. European reports say Soviet armied forces move near Yugoslav borders while Allied leaders gauge the next phase of the Korean campaign and potential breakthroughs.
The president of Hiwasse Junior College in Madisonville Tennessee rejects a government building loan saying it conflicts with sound government principles. He argues it would tax the people to fund campus faculty and student housing, a stance that critics may dispute yet reflects strong principled stand within a church-supported, Methodist college.
Fans and athletic staffs fear draft calls could disrupt rosters at colleges across Korea. Reservist coaches and key players may be required to report, breaking up teams and affecting seasons if a general call occurs.
Two rivals for an electoral post are seen in a chance meetup within overlapping areas as the campaign continues. They caution about careful handling of political cards and avoid signaling intentions to the other side during the ongoing vote period extending toward month's end.
A Lawrence businessman notes that construction workers and material producers now earn higher wages than most future renters, implying rents must rise. He cites logging camps through home construction and says an ordinary small home now costs more than twice what it did before, forcing high rents to yield fair returns.
A corrected census release reduces New York City and metropolitan area population from 15 540 697 to 12 838 142, a drop of 2 705 544. The error sparks Kansas towns to mock the urban figure while Truman defends Korea as police action.
Letter from Harvey Hibner urging unity amid a nation divided between faith-based and secular blocs. He laments the thinning border between civil strife and aggression, urging readers to embrace a new order with faith and courage, and to stand together as one.
Captain Rovee Barredt of Sunflower Ordnance Works announced civilian personnel employed by the Sunflower Ordnance Works are urged to participate in a bond drive. The plan seeks broad participation in purchasing war bonds during the Independence Day period, with many workers already taking part.
A ten day cooking school for men will start September 3 at the university to prepare for opening three men’s dormitories. About twenty four men invited back to campus will receive domestic instruction from Miss Charlota Stewart Nellis of Topeka who will be housemother of Templin and Carruth Halls. The same excerpt notes various local events including a hospital visit and a fatal accident, with multiple fragmented lines from the pasted OCR.
Twenty five years ago Miss Madeline Carter wed Robert Kruse in her mother’s home. The gown featured white georgette and Irish lace. A going away ensemble used a black seta coat trimmed with antin. Jeanette McEihinne hosted a swimming party at Potter Lake Sunday evening with numerous guests listed. Birth July 11 noted for a son.
President Truman says Americans will not quit and predicts Korean communists will be driven back. The piece argues Korea could test democracy against a vast Soviet led network including Manchuria China Russia’s Siberian armies and forces in Indonesia and Malaya. It notes U N calls for combat aid and cautions Western powers to avoid overextension while pressing to evict reds from Korea.
In Buenos Aires on July 18 the Diligenti quintuplets celebrate their seventh birthday. The children already speak five languages including French German and Italian and are said to be advancing in studies.
The five times five Mal Unbcation table story names Franco Dili igenti as the wealthy textile magnate father. His two boys and three girls, Franco Jr Carlos Maria Fernanda Maria Be ther gind Mania Cristina, will have separate cakes at a party for 40 adults and about 80 children.
Eudora Mra Belmar Spa will entertain the Weaver Home Demonstration unit Wednesday afternoon. The event includes a lesson on ironing and a report by Mrs Ren Ne and Mes, with planning for future demonstrations. The group will discuss floor work, director Saft, and Mrs Tollee Everiet, then plan a community visit for Roo'ehoek, Bers of Bawrener during their stay in Budera.
A compact set of crossword clues and partial answers ranges across animal breed, mythic names, units, chemical symbols, pronouns, and misc terms with missing letters and jumbled references. It includes entries for Greek god of war Ares, tantalum Ta, cerium Ce, sodium Na, and various clues like paid notices and poetic terms.
A dense list of radio programs and times from KCMG KCMO WDAF and KMBC mixed with local social notes. The column records broadcasts across stations, mentions meteorological and civic items, and notes visitors and community events with names such as Forsythe Sullivant and Harris.
KMBC broadcasts feature Percy Faith Orchestra with Earl Wrightson and Kay Ammen in Porter selections at 7. Sam Molen unveils two sports shows, Morning Sports Page at 6 20 and Sports Final at 10 40, plus ongoing Sports Highlights at 6 10. Sunday KMBC sportscasts 9 40 and 4 0 continue. Hollywood star Audrey Totter appears in Jill Came Tumbling Down. There is There’s Music in the Air on Tuesday at 9, Robert Q Lewis ABC of Music at 8 30, rhyming program Morning Rhymaline Time at 7 30 with Tune Chasers, and French lessons on Steve Allen at 6 pm.
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