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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
4
Publication details appear fragmented but indicate a Lawrence Kansas paper dated Thursday June 29. The excerpt references the Journal-World and mentions mercy, trial and the proverb Proverbs 18 8 theme. No clear event or person data beyond general religious phrasing.
Opinion piece argues that a decision to send military aid to South Korea is a high risk bet driven by fear of broad war. It contends the Yalta framework failed, Korea’s division invites future trouble, and U S policy shift reflects UN stance with mixed readiness and support.
A Pittsburgh Headline summary reports Indiana judge Norval K. Harris has been sent to a penal farm for 601 days on a drunkenness charge. The record shows prior acts including involvement in a defense committal, issuing a fraudulent check, failure to appear, and a seven month federal reformatory term after forgery. Roosevelt pardoned him, and the Supreme Court cannot remove him, leaving a lingering question for the electorate.
A chaotic report trail shows the Soviet backed North Korean push advancing toward Seoul and the main airport. Early optimism faded as updates claimed enemy control and South Korea's defense faltered, with U N observers noting low morale among defenders.
A fragmented essay contrasts big show farm activity in Douglas County with wider wheat country harvests as wall-to-wall combines load trucks. It notes Kansas farmers active this season and mentions political tension between Chiang Kai-shek and the United States over Formosa, ending with a nostalgic Abilene tone about paddled students and marble tournaments.
Britain swiftly pledges its naval forces in Japanese waters to the United States for immediate use as part of a global stand against communist aggression in Korea. Churchill and Attlee praise united democracy while Moscow signals mild protests and Western leaders warn of potential world war if aggression continues. Adenauer in Bonn seeks allied security guarantees to prevent a repeat in Western Europe.
A Kentucky newspaper page item notes Margie Beil a 12 year old junior high student continues to receive letters from a boy in Tow an Victoria Australia begun two years ago over stamp collecting. Miss Anne Kelley daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Ke of Vinland marries Herschel W Hemphill of Henry Hemphill with Kellay as maid of honor and Orval Phillips as best man. Ida Good daughter of Mr and Mrs K Road Perry wed Archie Johnson of Des Moines. Community notes include a 2 week night literacy program for youths, P Renentes elected county president, and a Kappa Kappa Gamma convention trip to Sam Valley. Mrs Clare Emerses hosted 21 children for Ruth’s tenth birthday garden party with many named guests. A Gibson mill accident crushed Louis Wulff kuhle’s right hand. Chamber of Commerce circulates a petition about parking on Ammachuachta Street from north to south.
Forty years ago Mr and Mrs Gilmore and Mre Ade Gilmore all leave the mast of the week for Roatan New Kirk Fitzpatrick of Lection was in Lawrence today seen as el ne te a pusst and home The funeral of file tale Ie or mt re was held Wil l ies Scou brie took place suit Fest tisle gn Wircham Melvin igo Mawd Woodward twee Stout and Goariotte Morrison acted as pallbearers B S Good and family are guests of and Mrs E Brown A young couple were seen walking arm in arm toward pent a Park jax evening armed with two stout wire fly flies
Washington reports that Senate crime investigators ordered a group of Florida witnesses to prepare for a Miami gambling and crime inquiry. Chairman Kefauver said no decision on hearings location or date, may be held in Washington due to the Korean crisis, names of witnesses not identified. Werbert LeRoy of Osawatomie pleaded guilty to reckless driving and transporting liquor, fined $75 and $50 respectively.
A garbled Texas joke line features Hal Cochran barbs about a son giving his mother a gift for her birthday and a quip about competition in Washington. The text混 comprises stray phrases about a fern, a coup, a wife and a dress, with unclear intent.
Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo said ultimate victory for the free world will emerge from the Korean war. He noted Korea may be localized similar to Greece crises and would remain in Manila indefinitely due to the Korean situation. General MacArthur’s personal inspection in Tokyo followed.
A jumble of cryptic crossword style terms and definitions appears in the page segment. Entries include references to animals such as wild goat and turkey buzzard, plus Latin and abbreviations, with scattered hints like denials and shelters.
Aroused Indiana businessmen in the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Manufacturers Association are intensifying political activity across the state. They are holding meetings, publishing material, and lobbying to influence lawmakers, reflecting a shift in the political atmosphere after 1948 setbacks and a push by management groups to shape policy.
A leading newspaper edit praised General MacArthur's action on the Korean War front, noting it as a display of American determination the general personifies. The piece described the front as impressing the Japanese and quoted the edit comparing the general to his decisive stance.
Long Beach Harbor officials announced a plan for a helicopter to ship service at Matson Navigation Co. terminal, a $6 million project under construction. Arthur Eldridge, harbor department general manager, said it would be the first helicopter to shipside service in the world, transporting passengers from airports rail and bus stations to a Wilmington landing area.
Rick Harman of Heington a former Kansas State college basketball star is named endowment field representative effective July 1. The appointment announced by the president's office assigns Harman to organize and contact K State alumni groups and build support for the college endowment.
A dense, station driven program schedule lists shows and hosts across WHKEN WHAD WUPS and KUMO networks. It names news segments weather livestock markets safety public affairs and entertainment with multiple host tags and time slots throughout the day.
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