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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1950
Page
4
A fragment from JOURNAL-WORLD 2. VI Wi company announces a Saturday edition on March 4. The item references harvest theme and a Psalm verse about sowing in tears and reaping in joy. The text is fragmented but centers on a religious or inspirational note for the day.
Miss Mery Haskell, sister of Henry J. Haskell, editor of the Kansas City Star, leaves Bulgaria for the United States after a lifetime of missionary work. She was ordered out by the communist regime along with other Americans and, speaking in Paris, critiqued Moscow's terror as the force behind Bulgarian rule.
The Emporia Gazette notes the soybean processing plant faces hard times as wartime subsidies fade and crop markets fall. A new board of directors has taken charge to stabilize operations, while rumors threaten the plant’s reputation and future.
Oil associations oppose lower import rates and seek to curb import volume at current levels. They argue imports meet domestic needs and that producers seek rapid returns, while the public interest must consider domestic supply and national security. New oil developments continue, but the world supply influences policy.
The piece reviews the Tuttle Creek project and its impact on farmers facing dispossession. It highlights conflicts between campaigns to reduce acreage and open new land for production, noting farmers’ skepticism toward irrigation spending and crop quotas. It ends by stressing the personal threat felt by farmers who fear losing their homes despite conservation efforts.
The piece notes a British pancake derby winner over Liberal Kansas women, with commentary on pancake quality across venues. It also mentions elections in Leavenworth Times with over 2,000 candidates for 850 seats, and British Labor controversy over alleged Moscow ties. Hutchinson News inquiry asks if a Republican has landed a census job.
The column recalls two extreme battles from different climates. It recounts the 1916 Romani clash near the Suez Canal where British forces under General Murray defended the Sinai desert against Turkish and Arab forces. The piece highlights desert heat, improvised warfare, and a clever Turkish artillery trick using tough shrubs as gun carriage tracks.
The University completes its coaching lineup by naming Ernst Uhrlaub as tennis mentor after serving this season as freshman basketball coach. Russell L. Wiley becomes an honorary Pi Kappa Alpha member during initiation for six freshmen. Helen Hay entertains women pilots with Betty Keator assisting. Mrs George Daggitt heads to Kansas City. a Topeka dinner bridge hosts Justice and Mrs Walter. Will Monk murder case under investigation. store anniversary planned tomorrow. town movie listings include The Great Divide Avon Parad with cast, Janice Meredith, and The Speed Spook.
Calvin Coolidge began a four year term as president today. In a separate item, the high school club play It Pays to Act is scheduled for Friday evening with cast members Weldon Houser Margaret Drennon Quentin Richard Thomas Cable Helen Cady James Smith Gertrude Way George Eliott Manley Hand Frank Strong Edna Lemon Lydia Harris Helen Beck Meta Murphy Willardean Harnar and Delene Pipes listed. No clues have been turned up to
Prof A T Walker visits erileges in this and nearby states this week Frederick Arewe named treasurer of the Unitarian church Camera club to meet Monday with Miss Harriett Greissinger and Miss Maude Miller Ben Kyle of Williamstown spent a day in Lawrence Mrs A R Maxwell and daughter leave tonight for Oklahoma City for a visit of several weeks Mrs James D Downey of Indianola IL visits her parents Kent Nadelhoffer in Kansas on business related to Lawrence Water Co building Miss Marie Glover of Topeka to spend Sunday with Miss Lana Tripp
Frederick W. Theilmann, a 92 year old Minneapolis undertaker, undertakes a three month air journey around the world with 1,200 feet of film. He seeks learning and reinvigoration, crossing oceans despite age and past hardships. His voyage echoes Ulysses themes as a testament to curiosity and resilience. Cherryvale store news notes the era and local interests.
Miss Esther Twente of the University social work department will attend a meeting of the advisory committee on training and personnel of the Federal Security Agency in Washington DC next week. The national committee includes Indiana University University of Pittsburgh University of Chicago New York School of Social Work and University of America. The group recommends content for professional education of child welfare and public assistance workers in work schools of Indiana Illinois Pittsburgh universities.
An assortment of individuals including Baldwin, Dr Damien, Hartley, and others attended a gathering on Saturday at Baldwin. The event referenced a Vilverang af hatine and a plan involving vendors and a Machin uisfert wa Ante far. Details are fragmented but indicate a local meeting with multiple attendees and mentions of a chavier and Taher.
Mrs. Samuel A. Deel of Topeka visited Baldwin relatives this week before returning home with her husband. Alpha Chi Omega and PEO chapters held February and March meetings with pledges entertaining and talks on Social Relations of Women. Jimmy Deel underwent a tenatlectomy at Mee orket hospital. Morgan and mother visited Chanute. Various gatherings featured dinners, initiations, and community updates including Baker College connections and local weddings and birthdays.
A fragmented glossary style listing scattered clues and terms such as feathered friend mollusks sayings steamship parent luteclum symbol exists and weep with related numeric markers, suggesting an indexed puzzle or crossword style item from a historical page. Several entries reference geographic or scientific terms with abbreviations and partial hints.
A dense, fragmentary radio schedule lists programs and times across stations such as Wosreeie, EMEC-NO, KCUG, WDA, KMEC, KMBC, WREN, and WHAmO. Entries mention theater, news, family shows, and variety programs like Theater Raemerican, America Sings, and The Treasury Show with scattered local names and irregular timing.
Wednesday invites homemakers to KMBC viewing of My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball moving to new time Sundays at 5 p.m. The KMBC 11 p.m. news with Jack Benton and Jean Flate is announced. Also features Your Farm hour with Ken Parsons at 6 30 a.m. and Mr Chameleon weekly at 7 p.m. Wednesdays with The Stingy Husband Murder Case.
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