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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1950
Page
14
A speaker warned that recent international developments and defense needs will require more materials for construction. He urged decisive action to curb inflationary pressures in residential building and noted the importance of meeting these material demands promptly to avoid economic strain.
The Lawrence Daily Journal World notes a U S Army Heraldry project to promote patriotism and preserve unit histories. Dr Holmes discusses arms as symbols of battles, highlighting the most ancient and significant combats that earned a unit its coat of arms.
Tips to Homemakers Washington July 19 reports President Truman’s credit tightening on government fostered housing to slow inflation and preserve materials for defense. FHA down payments rise 25 percent and VA mortgage guarantees inch toward five percent cash. private lenders tighten as well.
Government scientists reveal a starch sponge that safely dissolves when left in a patient. Developed at Peoria Illinois, it absorbs 16 times its weight in water and can form bandages to check hemorrhage. The invention aims to reduce surgical risks from forgotten materials.
Marguerite Higgins of the New York Herald Tribune is to be allowed to return to the Korea war front after General MacArthur lifted a general order ban on women correspondents. The order had been imposed by Lt. Gen. Walton Walker who said women should not be at the front. The Herald Tribune noted MacArthur's message praised Higgins and reversed Walker's prohibition.
A bomb exploded last night in the wall of the Laeken royal palace near Brussels, now home to Queen Mother Elizabeth, leaving a one foot square hole. Police investigate with few details as Leopold is expected to return from exile later this week.
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