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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1950
Page
3
A fragment shows subscription prices for delivery by carrier and mail across Douglas and adjoining counties. The notice references Associated Press use, Audit Bureau of Circulations, and indicates the publication operates daily except Sundays. The date line notes Friday July 28 and a biblical quote from Acts 3:6.
Representative Ed Rees of Kansas argues that five billion dollars can be cut from nonmilitary agency expenditures. He says the Kansas delegation will aid in implementing this, and the administration may shift toward a tighter spending program amid rising taxes. Taft favors pay as you go financing to avoid deeper debt and financial confusion, warning against Moscowlike outcomes. The piece urges Americans to confront wartime economic problems from the outset.
U.N. forces cling to a shrinking defensive arc in Korea as the war widens. Reinforcements pour in on both sides, with North Korean attackers gaining a long lead in battle strength estimated at 150,000 or more. Defenders struggle to mount counter moves amid encircling operations along the west coast toward Pusan. The conflict reveals Moscow‑influenced tactics and a need for greater striking power against hardened enemy units.
Representative Errett Scrivner of Kansas Second district signals Congress may stay in session until mid August or longer. In a letter to constituents he asks when communist aggression is wrong and argues the United States risks regimentation to free Korea but not in China.
A newspaper line notes witnesses in a crime probe receive polite handling while suspects, especially if prominent among industrialists, would face aggressive political scrutiny led by senator figures. The passage implies political power could influence investigative tone and public pressure.
A fragmented report notes confusion not only in D.C. but elsewhere where a chicken named Hays flaps its wings and crows, symbolizing a broader inquiry into key national capital efforts and potential infringements.
A Topeka visiting Japanese physician cites broad Japanese reluctance for war and urges UN action to limit Korea conflict. Oklahoma Governor race winner margin prompts recount. Detroit bans Daily Worker sales amid Korean casualty lists and public fury. Western plains drought and rain contrasts noted. Britain sends ground troops to Korea to keep Western unity, and UN strength is urged.
Kansas Senator Harry Darby escorted former President Herbert Hoover through the Emporia park to view Hoover's bronze likeness. Hoover declined to go first, saying a senator goes first, but Darby replied that a President is always a President. They walked arm in arm, joking that they were “just a couple of old engineers.”
Lawrence readers weigh tax impact of an 80000 bond to finish the fire and police station. The city’s bonded debt includes general obligation bonds of 8388 815 and 8388 815 for general obligations, plus 8296 837 for internal improvements. With city valuation at 21,667,189 a mill yields 21,667. Citizens would pay about 0.42 per 1000 assessed value annually, equating to 1.27 dollars yearly on a 3000 valuation, while debt amortizes over ten years, suggesting rising taxes not as burdensome as feared. City Property Committee members earpe Burgert F A Russell Ed Elam.
At Waterbeach England on July 28 Air Minister Arthur Henderson declared the Korean conflict may be long and arduous but there can be no turning back. R A F Chief Saya said Britain would endure whatever the future holds.
A crowd estimated at two to three thousand gathered for the official opening of Lone Star Lake to fishermen. The report also notes multiple social events including weddings, showers, and birthdays in the community, with residents traveling from nearby areas for celebrations and visits.
Twenty five years ago, the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Hood of Garnett and Louis 8 Kendall of Lawrence occurred on Saturday evening. Floyd J Wilson and his daughter Gertrude Wilson returned yesterday from a week at their Malta Bend farm. Stella McHenry and Mary Jane Bowler were in Wamego last week and came home yesterday. Mr and Mrs Jenee Dolbee move to Topeka today. Mr and Mrs Howard McConnell of Parsons visited over the weekend with Dr and Mrs W C McConnell and Mr and Mrs John Hunzicker.
Residents in Kansas City face a ballot listing names Cloverdale Highland Woodland Arcadia Quivera Eureka Welcome Shorewood Fair Oak Amusement Douglas or Victor as options for the proposed park name. A separate note describes a small alley fire near the Pierce Magic Store and a social event hosted by Ruth Piears with guests from Pueblo and local residents.
General MacArthur, after another visit to the Korean front, expresses strong confidence in ultimate victory amid dire odds. The piece analyzes the word victory, noting the U.N. mission to delay and stall enemy advance while reinforcements arrive, and commends GI resilience under extreme strain. It highlights the tough withdrawals, lack of disorder, and continued fighting by troops against overwhelming odds.
Unclear text contemplates reel scenery and unobstructed views. Mentions Honolulu as a suggested scene with no billboards for 25 years and a note that travel breeds a person while resting in one place.
Hal Soyle writes from the Korean front describing a front-line visit. He notes mass American muscle advancing, rough roads, dust and trains carrying troops, and young privates alongside veterans. The letter emphasizes belief in weapons, duty to leadership, and the human toll of war.
Winston Churchill, speaking on defense, warned that Soviet forces could reach the English Channel with about 40,000 tanks and that Russia could unleash armored avalanches. He urged disclosure of Soviet tank numbers near the western front as his Conservative allies push for secrecy.
Kansas City led a regional rise in department store sales with a 61 percent increase last week from the same period a year ago. Tulsa and Kansas City area cities posted strong gains, with western Missouri up 68 percent based on reports from Kansas City, Carthage, Joplin, Nevada, and St. Joseph.
Governor Frank Carlson addressed about 10,000 in the municipal auditorium praising Christian foundations of justice equality and freedom. He framed the Korea war as a battle between Christianity and paganism, while Dr Mervin E Rosell of Minnesota led the revival efforts.
Twenty police officers searched a mile square area for four hours last night for Betty Jean Smith seven who had been missing. They found her sitting in an old ice box on her back porch.
Stella Mary Krouse Finch born March 9 1898 near Overbrook Kansas daughter of Herman and Legley Krouse. She married George E Finch March 4 1916 and lived in Topeka since eight years ago. She died July 6 1960 at home aged 52 a member of Overbrook Methodist Church. Survived by husband George son Floyd four daughters mother and twelve grandchildren and a brother Ceci brook. Funeral Saturday at Overbrook Methodist Church officiated by Rev Earl O Harbour with songs In the Garden Ivory Palaces and Sunset. Burial in Overbrook Cemetery.
A fragmented listing shows broadcast times and programs across KMBC WREN WDAF KCMO KMBC and WDAF for Friday and Sunday. Entries include Lone Ranger Stars and Starters News and Weather shows and personalities such as Charley B. Stansell Fred Waring Joe DiMaggio and Walter Winchell with varied sports and music segments.
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