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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
4
July 24, 1952 Lawrence Daily Journal World reports on a convention discussing Korea's war status. Speakers acknowledge ongoing human and resource costs, lack of a clear endgame, and blocked efforts for decisive victory, while urging consolation for bereaved families and acceptance of unresolved outcomes.
The piece critiques Democratic rhetoric at the Chicago convention describing a utopian view where inflation, debt, a steel strike, the Korea war, and corruption are dismissed. It argues genuine issues require evidence and says Democrats lack answers, despite claiming progress and future satisfaction. The tone is a pointed political commentary on the party’s messaging.
President Truman urged higher federal taxes and sustained government spending. A Chamber of Commerce graph shows federal tax per family rising from 15 in 1940 to 1,389 in 1952, linking tax levels to the fight over whether government serves the people or dominates them.
Reporters note staged sorrow by speakers at the Chicago Democratic convention as they justify U S involvement in Korea. Soldiers’ sacrifices are framed as a noble crusade while battlefield losses mount at the front and grimly fill American graves.
The loyalty pledge adopted at the Chicago convention is criticized as a hollow binding device. Democratic leaders feared walkouts and attempted to bind delegates, but many delegates rejected pledges to support a platform or candidate in advance, fearing coercive trades and lost independence.
Angelo Scott argues the time of secret deals is past while crediting TV for a new scene. Report notes behind the scenes action as leaders moved to avert a split over loyalty pledges and FEPC. Two candidates considered a stop Stevenson movement away from the formal convention.
Old Home Town Larl T Hopkins named fire chief at Sunflower Ordnance Works by plant manager George R Foulke Jr Mrs W A Dunbar and son Charles Ways visited Topeka and met local families Teachers and professors visit relatives with ongoing social notes include Betty Kester Eleanor Cavert Virginia Shirck and Eleanor Hess Parents Prof and Mrs E D Mint Dr and Mrs J R Payne plan a vacation Lula McKittrick returns from Memphis Miss Jennie Lowash to reside with cousin Mrs Lloyd Duffee Local switchboard to be expanded 50 percent Bids for new rural high school at Scompton slated for Monday afternoon Miss Nell Wieser and Miss Lucella Wieser visit aunt Mrs Ella Longenecka Massindele and Ell Martindale visit Topeka Marion T Cridge and family visit Topeka Mrs Alfred Wiggins and child visit Wichita Kate Andrews arrives home after an eventful day.
Fragmentary notice lists Misses Gail Irwin Alice Terrell Lena Terrill Florence Dale Dora Schrader Eva Schrader and Eleanor Ramsey along with Alen Ramsey returning from Kansas City and a misspelled location Denver. The group plans a picnic this evening after vacation.
A New York PTA official argues against a Democratic National Convention critic who claims Eisenhower mismanaged at Columbia University. She cites the National Council for American Education as a subversive group tied to Allen A Zoll, accusing it of undermining public schools. She urges readers to scrutinize such organizations before believing their claims.
The speaker notes that funeral imagery at presidential conventions reveals little enthusiasm for the deceased. He argues that many attendees ignore the dead, focusing on current politics rather than past figures, reflecting voter interest patterns during campaign events.
Uncle Ned urges choosing a candidate blessed by God and possessing wisdom to judge issues as they arise. The speaker laments aging and inability to lecture the young, noting a college-educated student’s reply that older generations have not shown the world much proof of wisdom. A postscript asks if the steel strike will delay retooling for 1958 cars.
A Los Angeles Times opinion excerpt argues that New Dealers mislead veterans about gains from savings bonds and inflation. It contends government policy inflates wages while eroding purchasing power, calling for eradicating the reform.
A historical comment links a persistent stance to the era of General Douglas MacArthur, arguing that a firm policy could have halted ongoing casualties in Korea, reflecting interwar and postwar military debates. The remark frames accountability for sustained fighting and its human cost.
The veteran Rayburn in Chicago presided at the Democratic National Convention as tension over loyalty pledges and civil rights planks threatened a rift. A rapid gavel decision followed by a wink like eyelid flick eased splits, keeping the assembly intact for the night.
Puzzle style list mixes Greek letters and clues for words. It cites positions and definitions such as seventh Greek letter and saw to o the rest read as a meh set of crossword style hints with several garbled entries.
The Rev Max Barnes and his daughter Karen Barnes plan an overland trip to Eugene Oregon to visit Dr Marian Kinger of Chicago, grandfather to Karen. Dr Kinger, guest of Miss Anne Laucier, recently published The Drawing Completion Test with Grune and Stratton. Life June 9 features an article and photo of Dr Kinget, born in Belgium, who counsels at the University of Chicago.
A jumble of radio programs listed for ixCMO WREN WDAF and KMBC along with community notes from Baldwin. Mentions of citizens C. S. Eckert recovering after heart attack, Mrs. Eckert’s operation, Judge Floyd Coffman’s visit, birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Kirk, and church activities at First Methodist including a portable organ project.
TV lineup lists breakfast party announces morning shows and soap opera slots. Includes hunts for Tomorrow, The Big Payoff, Hawkins Falls, Gabby Hayes, Howdy Doody, and The Heart of America. Late entries show To Be Announced programs and news/weather segments.
A fragment notes Indiana woman and her husband leaving home over money. It hints she would be glad to recover the funds. A stray line suggests warm days ahead and a Chicago cafe advertises drinks to entice patrons with a pickle twist.
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