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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1952
Page
4
The aging masthead lists Lawrence Daily Journal World founded 1691 by W C Saxoses with World Company publication terms and office address 723 Massachusetts Ave. It notes daily except Sunday, staff roles, Associated Press membership, and July 23, 1952 date reflecting typical newspaper boilerplate.
The piece notes Franklin D Roosevelt Jr as Averell Harriman's campaign manager at the Chicago convention and recalls his father FDR in 1920 touring the country with Cox. It compares ages, remarks on appearance, and recounts a North Lawrence visit where FDR spoke briefly but his prepared speech was published by newspapers. It discusses campaign strategy shifts after Eisenhower’s nomination.
The piece argues British public opinion differs from elected socialists over withdrawing troops from Korea. It notes allies could shift American divisions from Europe if Britain pushes for withdrawal, underscoring Britain’s limited say in Korea and fear of weakening Europe in the Cold War. It highlights Britons preferring continued American presence in Europe as the real danger zone.
A blunt note signals that Dwight Bleethower tops the Republican Heket ticket and serves as a constant reminder to readers and delegates that anything less than the strongest opposition faces the Democratic national convention.
The piece critiques the “Old Guard” of the Republican party, contrasts it with youthful sentiment, comments on high flight speeds and flying saucers, notes a Santa Fe railway family scholarship to Allegheny College for the founder Cyrus Holliday’s anniversary, and references political dynamics at Chicago with Vice President Barkley, labor disapproval, and Kansas loyalty. Governor Stevenson receives a six minute ovation, with a joking remark about six minute eggs.
Old Home Town Miss Rosemary Higdon of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Washington surveys rents in Lawrence. A long list of locals and visitors appear at gatherings and visits including Sue Wright Gretchen Zimmerman Audrey Roberts Barbara Keener Susan Montgomery Caroline Holmes Joanne Jones Irma Jane Dass Barbara Martin Judy Cotten Jacqueline Pattona Taaren Dalton. Other items note Miss Jeanie Marley visiting relatives, Mr. M. Maettner of Lake Keigh, Barbara Hannan and Jack Perry of Mentorom, Mary Neal Hamilton who earned a degree, Dean Seracthout bitten by a rattlesnake, Mr. Peirce aiding a wounded traveler, the death of Dr. A. W. Clark, birth of Wayne Jr to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Simonds, and several others visiting or traveling to cities like Dodge City Kansas City Girard Oskalooosa Hutchinson and Topeka. Continuous social notes reflect a busy community with many names and locations.
A fragment from a prayer or proverb passage quoting Proverbs 0 8 with a correction note rebuking a wise man. The line appears as an editorial or devotional snippet.
Douglas County 4 H eluba members will spend one day at the new fairgrounds one mile east of the intersection of Ih and Haskell Ave preparing the grounds for the fair. The workday is set for July 31 at 9 a.m. bringing hammers and wrecking bars. If rain or other delays occur the day will be postponed to August 5. Rural Life members have spent Sundays gathering old boards and trash while county workmen under Elmer Ourdahl prepare ads for the Douglas County and FFA fair on August 2.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Rep. Victor Wickersham leads in the Democratic runoff with 35 533 votes to 31 898 for challenger Rep. Toby Morris as the party holds the key to the district. Ed Edmondson wins the Second District nomination over Dennis Bushrhead 9 037 to 23 057 in the seat vacated by W G Stisler. Other nominatees listed include H G Dickey Edward Easton Edwin Bureh and Fre K B Cornell.
Returning to state Washington Senator Schoeppel R Kas In recent days he has stayed to attend Senate small business sub committee meetings and help prepare committee reports before resuming Kansas duties after the adjournment of the senate and the Republican National Convention.
Leavenworth Times argues for urban greenery in the business district by proposing two or three blocks of Delaware Street be converted into a park with grass shrubs benches and perhaps a fountain. The column cites other papers endorsing tree planting on Commercial Street and in Pinsburg expressing support for shade trees on main streets.
A quip from Hal Cochran notes the humor of seeing fees printed on American money and jokes about self made success. The remark playfully cautions against exposing the working parts while aiming for financial recognition.
A fragmented note recalls a London man who walked 9500 miles over three years and a joke about a long baby cry. It mentions a husband sending a vacation card to his wife with the line Wish you were here and hints at a shaky reputation and plans between two people.
A jumble of radio slots lists programs and times across stations WREN WDAP KMEC KMBC WDAF KAthiC and others. Items include newscasts weather forecasts music blocks and political coverage with varied hosts like Frank Jones and John C Swayne. The fragmentary listing hints at a bustling daytime broadcast agenda and presidential or campaign related segments.
Northern Democrats faced Southern opposition over a party loyalty pledge at a Chicago meeting. Some Southerners refused to sign, fearing support for an unreleased platform and candidate. The pledge was softened but left undercut, as signals of a potential party split emerged amid Truman’s need for southern electoral votes. Ruth M. Elbrader resigns as head nurse at Haskell Institute to accompany husband to Germany for a two year duty tour.
A bitter Kansas Democratic delegation split emerges in Chicago over presidential favorites. Carl V. Rice backs Kerr of Oklahoma and aims to keep Kerr supporters unified. John L. Young and Kenneth Anderson push Stevenson draft, predicting a Stevenson majority by a Kansas delegation with unit rule. A second caucus is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday LCST.
A fragmented list of terms and clued entries spanning flowers, people, geography and wordplay. It mixes botanical names with cryptic hints such as American Beauty Brandy and Island poet, plus scattered numbers and partial phrases that resemble a crossword or puzzle page from a vintage paper.
U S senator Kefauver accused Governor Stevenson of Illinois of leading a synthetic draft for the Democratic nomination and said delegates do not know where Stevenson stands on key issues. He urged disclosure on the Taft Hartley Law farm legislation and civil rights at a meeting of state organization chairmen. He denied violet rumors of a Stevenson ticket vice presidency and noted Oregon primary results showing large support for himself.
Kyodo News Agency reports seven killed when a U S twin engined transport plane crashed into a beer hall in Fukuoka prefecture on Kyushu on Wednesday. Five men aboard the plane died and no bar maids were killed. Another bar maid is seriously hurt.
A fragment from a radio listing shows WDAF planning an Edison Orchestra broadcast. The note mentions an impending announcement and references Cory as part of the on air details. Exact timing and full program titles are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
Fragmented OCR shows weekday television listings with partial titles, times, and program notes. Readable items include mentions of weather, big payoff, studio segments, and a few program labels though many details are garbled and unclear.
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