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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
4
A fragmentary note for Friday June 23 references a Bible verse from Proverbs 6 6 about judging the world with righteousness. The text includes garbled phrases and unrelated numbers, offering little coherent reporting beyond the dated religious reflection.
Governors from several states met with Secretary of State Acheson at White Sulphur Springs Virginia. They praised the secretary but avoided endorsing state department policies. A resolution explored the inquiry into government openness while steering clear of national politicking. Governor Frank Carlson of Kansas opposed taking sides.
The August 1 primary will draw returns from 2793 precincts, up 21 from the last election. Topeka added seven new precincts, Douglas County has 26 with 12 in Lawrence. The goal is even board counts, but population shifts create late or double counts in some precincts, prompting a review of precinct boundaries and possible expansions.
A six month rent control extension, with possible six more months for certain cases, has gone to President Truman for signature. It would keep controls through year end, while some senators pushed for seven months. House and Senate views favored six months, citing war-time holdovers and concerns over rent levels amid new housing costs and construction.
State Superintendent Throckmorton reports a surplus of high school teachers in Kansas as training institutions resume operation and salaries rise. War-time emigration to higher pay eased, but now conditions improve for new entrants to the teaching profession. Separate note from Topeka Capital doubts a $34 million plan to make Papago Indians self supporting. Also references frontline diplomacy, grasshopper control in Wyoming, hitchhiker dangers, and China’s radio outreach to Japan amid Cold War tensions.
The Atchison Globe reprints Ed Howe’s old paragraphs noting their timeless human nature insights. The piece likens Howe to Franklin and argues his musings endure beyond changing eras and tech, remaining relevant to daily life and readers across generations.
In Tokyo, General MacArthur and State Department adviser John Foster Dulles discuss the possibility of U S aid to Formosa amid the Communist threat. Defense officials favor action to deter a Red takeover as Chiang Kai-shek mobilizes about 406,000 troops, despite limited airpower and shipping. Moscow’s stance and air superiority remain uncertain as policy debate continues in Washington.
Miss Elinore Virginia Simmons and Richard Je rome Dawes married yesterday at First Presbyterian Church with Ada Byron Kenyon of Wichita as matron of honor and Carlyle Dawes as groom’s attendant. Engagement announced for Minaanez Claire Rice to William Overton of Lawrence. Miss Margaret Kane hosted a bridge for Mary Terrell of Bradford. Frances R Wilson returns from China and visits friends in New York area. Twenty five years ago A Weber and Sons of Lawrence received a piano factory charter. Leona Eva Roche wed Lester R Day in a family ceremony in Eudora. Roscoe Pool of Los Angeles visiting Miss Noma Crowder and other locals in Kansas City.
Forty years ago Scott Sterling son of Prof Mia M Sterling graduates from Yale University. Vera and Lila Atkinson visit friends in Arkansas for a month. Mina Lizanna Robinson of Spring Hill leaves after visiting Mian Rose Haworth. Grace Bell hosts a thimble party for 25 on New Hampshire Street. A E Puckett of Pleasant Grove reports acre and fifth of strawberries bringing 967.50 this spring from 357 crates. Mr and Mrs J M Wilder depart for San Francisco California.
The report notes uncertain numbers of supplied warplanes and asserts Chiang Kai-shek will hold Formosa, requiring substantial force to move him. It suggests the user shape of U S strategy hinges on guerrilla support across portions of the continent to topple communists.
Lawrence celebrates landing a three and a half million dollar chemical plant joining Kansas University’s academic prestige. Chancellor Deane W. Malott spearheaded site selection with strong local support from Chamber of Commerce and Lawrence leaders. The move aligns with national defense needs and decentralization goals, promising regional industrial growth and trained staff for future operations.
People have the vision and energy to take advantage of opportunities, with Lawrence among cities helping point the way as a regional example of proactive growth and development.
Defense Secretary Lovie Johnson and General Omar N. Bradley leave Tokyo for Washington after a brief stay. John Foster Dulles plans a second talk with Douglas MacArthur, seeking new angles on the Japanese peace treaty. No firm findings disclosed yet.
Harry Lowrey of the Cincinnati Reds has played seven different positions in organized baseball and is noted for doing everything on the field except pitching and catching. In high school at Hamilton in Los Angeles he pitched his team to the city championship.
A cryptic list blends musical items with health terms rivers and towns from Yugoslavia. Across items include Polish river, biblical town, courtesy phrases, and comparative forms. The scattered clues point to a wordplay crossword style where definitions align with historical instrument names and regional references.
Atlantis City June 23 079 Republican National Chairman Guy Gabrielson opened a two day meeting of leaders from Maine to Florida as the party launches a three city tour to rally the vote. He said Americans wholeheartedly support McCarthy's objectives while noting some oppose his methods. Attendees include 17 eastern states officials and party workers. Gabrielson projected gains of six to nine Senate seats and at least 30 new House seats pending surveys.
A dense catalog of radio programs and hosts listed by station, time slots, and show names. Entries include varied programs, hosts, segments, and music features across KM, WI, WAP, WDAF, WREN, and others with mentions of weather, contests, and promotions.
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