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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1949

Page

4

Gememmer thy creater in the daye et thy youth

Fragmentary biblical verse citation Mecocianies 12 1, noting a call to remember God in youth. The line appears as a historic religious quotation fragment.

Canadian oil scheme warned by U S fraud order

The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce cautions investors about a Toronto based oil promotion calling itself the best gamble with promises of tenfold returns. The U S postmaster general has issued a fraud order against the promoters, making it likely that money sent will be lost. Oil prospects in Canada face structural challenges and cold climate.

Lawrence Toronto Canada Hetter Business Bulletin Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Uu.s Variqus

Churchill Speech Frames Tory Path in Britain Crisis

The piece reviews Churchill’s critique of Attlee’s Labour government, arguing his warning that the socialists’ program risks a police state and loss of liberty. It notes the Conservatives’ hope to reverse nationalization, while acknowledging postwar austerity and the need for a stronger, thriftier Britain.

Winston Churchill Britain Attlee Winnie Churchill Socialiste Notheing Uhurchirly Great Britain

Education on Taxes Initiative by Kansas Chamber

The Kansas Chamber of Commerce forms a board to educate Kansans about taxes and empower action. Economists say taxes rise from faulty theories. a local taxpayer found he spends two months annually on state and federal tax returns.

Kansas Chamber of Commerce

Franklin county HDA play day draws 180 attendees

The annual Franklin County HDA play day on the Ottawa University campus drew about 180 farm women. Mrs. Phillips' play Opportunity Keeps Knocking won the state contest and was shown at a recent state meeting in Manhattan. The event followed a tragedy involving Wichita North athlete Zollinger during a gym activity incident.

Kattan HDA Franklin County Ottawa University Manhattan Zollinger Wichita North High School Gerald Geisdorf

Major shift of U S personnel moves to Frankfurt and Bonn

Berlin reports a large reallocation of American officials from Berlin to Frankfurt and Bonn as the four power zone consolidates. About 200 officials will move by August 10, with 15 remaining in Berlin to handle Russians and German questions, plus 100 city employees. The 16th Infantry is expected to transfer, while constabulary units may stay in Kassel or Bonn.

Berlin Germany Frankfurt Bonn Bertinkfurt Ard Benn

Radio Programs List From July Broadcast Schedule

The page lists radio shows and times across stations WREN KCMO KMBC WDAF and WAPOA for early July. Programs include The Lone Ranger, Hollywood Studio, Breakfast with Bur, The Harmonaires, Straw Hat Concert, Inquiring Parent, Health and Happiness, and Sunrise Roundup with various hosts and time slots.

KMBC Arthur Uodirey WDAP Caroline KCMO Wren WDAF Howe Ciave Toiay Mathete Corbin Rro Holstor Thea Lewis Larne KCOMO Srings KCM Staceeld KCMOQ Lone ‘Ranger Hollywood Onseerie Family Raltrogi Firestone RCM James P. Kerno Joan Norman Bur Harmonaires K3tec WAPOA RCMO Aue Dickey

Slow Senate Pace Marks Atlantic Pact and Arms Debate

The article notes sluggish approval of the Atlantic pact and warns the same cautious approach should guide arming Western Europe. Senator Vandenberg urges minimal or token arms, citing immense costs and uncertain gains, and favors improving Europe’s situation without a large arms program.

Senate United States Vandenberg Japan Europe

Expensive Peace And The Debate On Government Spending

Opinion pieces from various sources reflect a split over reducing or increasing government spending to secure peace. Some warn against retrenchment, arguing defense and aid programs must continue, while others urge economies to ease burdens on populations, noting the impracticality of peace being cheaper than war. A Kansas apple buyer notes the fruit’s high quality, imagining a twist of fate toward abundance.

Welsh farm girl compares soil conservation in Parson sim

A Welsh farm girl spoke in Parsons yesterday and compared farming practices in her homeland with those in the United States. She said Britain is ahead in soil conservation, noting centuries of crop rotation and careful land use, while the U S lags in preserving soil for future generations.

Parsons Sim Parsone United States British Isles

Law rence Library Bald Cypress Demand for Community Action

Letter to the editor laments pests killing a bald cypress tree at the Lawrence Free Public Library corner and calls for local clubs or organizations to save the historic tree. The author notes neighboring horse chestnut may also be harmed and urges community involvement to preserve a local symbol.

Journal-World Womans’ Club Lawrence Lawrence Free Public Library Ben

Emporia Plans Tax Shifts With Higher School Levy

Emporia Kansas proposes budgets to cut city levy while raising school levy. The school budget totals 504,908.84 with an 82,000 increase due to higher teacher wages more teachers and new equipment. The city budget 627,799 aims to reduce the levy by 4.48 mills from 1948 levels.

Emporia Kan Wlm. Richards ALF TAM

Ottawaan Wins National Play Writing Contest

W J Phillips of Route 4 Ottawa Kansas won a nationwide play writing contest sponsored by the National Home Demonstration, with a winning entry titled Mee and judged by K Burtis of Yane. The contest drew entrants across the country and highlighted regional talent in dramatic writing.

Ottawa Kan Aly W. J. Phillips Marart K. Burtis Y ‘Ane

Local society notes highlight weddings and entertainment

The column reports Alice Trivett’s engagement to LeRoy Higgins of Lawrence. It notes dinners for Judge Hugh Means and others, a bridal shower for Mildred Williams and Mina Ruth McKone, a marriage between Marguerite Bor Bower and Garethe Dake, and various social events at homes of the Radcliffe and others plus a dance in honor of Miss Flizas Meth Smiser of Warrensburg.

R. K. Trivett Alice LeRoy .Higgins Lawrence A. J. Anderson Hugh Means L. N. Lewis E. FE. Asyles Mobile South America Owen Edgar Edgar Wilbur Wright Bob Korff True Jman Myers Hazel Froeliger Dorothy Kewler Mildred Williams Mina Ruth McKone C. D. Maier Hutchinif F. H Levi Bower Dahlene Merchants Bank Pep Club C. P. Radcliffe E. Ri Hess R. M. ‘Junkine Mary Allen Misa Flizas Meth Smiser Warrensburg

Fortieth Birthday Observed for Charles Achning

Forty years ago Charles Achning celebrated his eightieth birthday on Thursday. The report notes local concerns as two tattlemakes were killed on South Tennessee Street in the past week and mothers fear letting children play outside. Dr G A Hamman plans a Chicago business trip early next week. Mrs Katherine Shannon and family move to 1208 Tennessee Street. Holland Wheeler city engineer suffers from bi poisoning. Miss Cora Dolbee who taught last year at Norton accepted a position in Salina for next year.

Charles Achning South Tennessee Street G. A. Hamman Chicago Katherine Shannon Kansas City Tennessee Street Holland Wheeler Cora Dolbee Norton Salina

Youth Drowns in Wichita Lake District Incident

Floyd W. Zollinger 18 of Wichita died after drowning in Lake At ton southwest of Wichita. Firemen recovered the body with grappling hooks late yesterday. he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Zollinger.

Wichita Hoy Way Wichita Kan Floyd W. Zollinger Lake Atton Ernest Zollinger

Clinic plans to be announced at Wednesday meeting

The Douglas County Health Advisory Council will outline a guidance clinic program Wednesday evening at the Hotel Eldridge Grill. The mental hygiene committee, chaired by Mrs. Ogden Jones, will present the plan, and all interested persons are invited to attend.

Vinne Douglas County Health Advisory Council Eldridge Ogden Jones

Modern manners dilemma and advice from a social note

A porch gathering ends with a blamed vase breakage and a guest’s apology. The piece advises restraint and forgiveness, noting etiquette for handling accidents and avoiding public shaming. It shares reader questions on wedding gowns and address changes with brief, practical replies.

Pravda Questions U S World Leadership After Truman Speech

Pravda challenged U S leadership claims following President Truman's Chicago speech, accusing him of distorting truth about Soviet relations and UN unanimity. The piece notes alleged U S bias and cites a London departure of Louis Goldblatt, a Longshoremen union official, as a supposed communist agent.

Moscow Pravda United States Truman Staeeh Chicago Daily News Journal of Commerce Pravile United Nations Louis_ Goldblatt San Francisco England Lansdon Paris NEA Telephoto

Turtle Returns From Three Long Absences

In Los Angeles on July 25 AP tells of Big Boy the turtle whose life spanned three four year absences from Mrs. Craig’s Highland Park yard. He was chained and restrained, broke free, and returned each time with worn shell edges as proof, leaving questions about his adventures during the years away.

Los Angeles Big Big Boy Marrtin Craig Highland Park Mrs. Cr

Obituary Roy Orr of Meriden Kansas Dies at 58

Roy Orr born November 28 1890 in Lakeview Kansas died June 17 1949 at O Reilly hospital Springfield Missouri after five months illness. A World War I veteran he lived in Kanwaka Meriden and Lawrence with two marriages and two deaths in family. Survived by wife Edith Mize of Meriden mother Fannie E. Orr sister Hazel Orr and one surviving grandchild Augretts not present. Burial at Memorial Park Lawrence with American Legion graveside rites.

Orr Lakeview Kansas Osene W Fanni R. Orr O'Reilly Meriden Roy Orr Meriden Church Memorial Park Lawrence American Legion Fannie E. Orr Hazel Orr

Hogs Get New Vaccine Protection Against Cholera

Kansas City reports veterinarians praise a new Jen-Sal Hog Cholera Vaccine after testing millions of doses. It claims to prevent cholera without interrupting feeding, reduces contamination risk, and gains government approval for market release through veterinarians.

Kansas City

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