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Fragmentary OCR note from Journal-World in Kansas with unreadable names and dates. It mentions July and a generic call to work together for good, but no clear event or person details are discernible.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1949
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR note from Journal-World in Kansas with unreadable names and dates. It mentions July and a generic call to work together for good, but no clear event or person details are discernible.
The article notes Thomas Mann's 16 year absence from Germany ending with his return due to reduced danger and greater mobility. Mareel Wallenstein reports a lifting fear of war across Europe as crises ease and societies plan for the future. Russia’s avoidance of war remains plausible, though not certain.
A federal judge questions whether the federal rent authority can delegate rental matters to states and cities. If higher courts back the judge, recent rent decontrol steps could lose validity, creating renewed confusion in a contentious policy area impacting many tenants and landlords.
Hawaii faces a near 90 day longshoremen strike with losses approaching 20 million dollars. Strikers urge President Truman to use arbitration while island leaders push for decisive action, citing executive restraint and influence from labor leader Harry Bridges. Representatives from both sides met under island governor but produced no solution. Opinion favors presidential intervention, echoing coal strike precedent.
Reports say Tito of Yugoslavia trained in Moscow braces for Kremlin orders while guarded by a tight security detail. Rumors claim he may flee to South America if heat rises, as Russia accuses him of secret talks with Britain on the Austrian independence treaty. In New York, a power outage sparks fan shortages as summer lingers and people return from vacations seeking work and rest.
The Automobile Manufacturers study shows 61 million licensed drivers in the United States, yielding about three drivers per car. City driving averages 1.6 persons per car while trips beyond city limits approach two persons per vehicle.
A region targets increased American visitors as Europe sees growing tourist revenue. Authorities note demand rises, with projections of spending reaching 500 million dollars, while 1952 efforts by government and travelers aim to boost dollars, yet Europeans outpace supply.
The article discusses the status of battleships in the mothball fleet and debates their usefulness against modern threats. It notes cavalry still exists in some regions and questions future equipment needs. It also mentions UN diplomacy about Trygve Lie and reports on communist activity, then notes Okinawa lies on a regular typhoon route, with costly winds and defense implications.
An auto salesman arrested for speeding 90 miles per hour during a car demonstration faced additional penalties. The case suggests the driver may have converted the fine into advertising costs.
E. W. Howe notes Kansas may appoint a state backed bodyguard for a racketeer amid a gangland shooting that kills the racketeer and his assigned bodyguard. public uproar over state involvement would travel from Kansas to Los Angeles and beyond, yet the piece ends with a note of hope in good habits.
President Truman asked Congress to approve a $1.45 billion foreign aid package to bolster European defenses. He argued that allied strength reduces the chance of war and that America’s defense depends on a strong Western Europe. He emphasized moral and material resolve to sustain freedom globally.
The column lists engagements including Thelmaise to Elmer Altenbernd, a birth announced for Frank Sherman Jennings in Independence Mo, and various visits and parties. It notes Falls City sightings, a Topeka wedding Sophia Weber to John Buch, and hospital repairs approved by city commissioners for Lawrence Memorial hospital.
Twenty five years ago the Lawrence commissioners voted to charge 50 cents per night for all tourists at the free park. Mayor Holliday urged hiring a caretaker, requiring registration, and protective police presence at the site.
Forty years ago W C Hamilton planned to join the university as associate professor of physical training next year and coach the track team while seeking a residence for his family. The item notes other local movements including Tobe Nightingale’s 48 inch catfish catch on the Wakarusa and various residents moving or visiting.
In St Paul Kansas a 23 year old novice at the Passion Fathers Monastery drowned yesterday in the Neosho River near St Paul while swimming with a monastery camp group. Richard Osterbere served in the Navy during World War II and arrived in St Paul June 7 after studying at a preparatory seminary in St Louis. Parents reside in Los Angeles.
At Hoch Auditorium last night the ly ric soprano Elizabeth Humphrey gave a delightful program with pianist Clair Van Ausdall. The audience of young men surprised by the pianist’s formal attire watched as he accompanied in tails and a white tie.
The article outlines anniversaries from one to fiftieth year with listed motifs such as paper calico leather and silver at key milestones. It advises on informal celebrations, proper invitations, and gifting etiquette while cautioning against tasteless humor and flashily decorative invitations.
A reader asks how to stop the recurring confusion over who owes what at Dutch Treat dinners with neighbors. The reply suggests designating a single person to pay the check and noting each person’s share.
A compact entry hints at puzzle clues across depictions and translations. The list includes references to a comedienne, the phrase by way of, usage of English, and a sequence of numbered clues with terms like Ohio city and Hebrew letter, alongside actions such as permit and knock.
The review praises Miss Humphrey's tender tone and stage charm in a varied program including Handel Bach Debussy and Puccini. It notes misfitting English lyrics for Madame Butterfly and critiques ballad rendering, Scottish brogue, and stage dress while admiring intimate vocal moments and the pianist Van Ausdall.
A Russian writer in Paris claims he can spot an American instantly. Postoratsky in Izvestia says Americans sit at cafe tables with casual attitudes, feet on the table, and look over passing women as a horse dealer inspects horses, implying anything goes.
A listing of radio programs across stations WVAR WREN KMEC WDAF KMBC and others with show names times and hosts including Counterspy Hollywood Theatre, Hogan's Daughters, For Men Only, You and Education, News broadcasts, and music varieties.
Kansas City July 26 after study results of several million doses a new Jen-Sal Hog Cholera Vaccine is claimed to eliminate reaction hazards and prevent contamination. Developed by Jen-Sal Laboratories the vaccine does not interrupt feeding and keeps daily gains. Government approved and available through veterinarians.
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