This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1949
Page
4
The Journal-World announces subscription rates and delivery options with annual and monthly figures. The page lists carrier prices, advance payments, and territory coverage including Douglas and surrounding counties. A brief note references Associated Press and circulation auditing, dated Monday March 7.
Kansas residents weigh the upcoming liquor center law with varied hopes and fears. Businessmen from Kansas City discuss a wholesale liquor distribution center, while many anticipate shifts in daily life and personal freedom as the law takes effect.
President Truman predicted rapid enactment within fifteen days of the new session but two months in Congress has stalled many items. Despite a strong electoral mandate and party control, internal party opposition hinders leadership. Only one notable action thus far is the passage of a pay raise for the President.
Diplomatic observers across nations debate what recent Soviet government changes mean for policy and war prospects. Analysts note potential moves toward stability or continued Cold War tensions as Vyshinsky and Gromyko gain prominence while Stalin’s retirement looms.
The text notes potential trouble as men seeking high office may outnumber available posts in Ruexia. Soviet chiefs reportedly study all angles and continue a policy of revealing as little as possible about the meaning of their official actions.
A trusted employer of the justice department and a Russian United Nations employee face theft of government documents charges. The UN Secretariat suspended the accused, while the Soviet government seeks diplomatic immunity. The case fuels fears espionage use by hostile powers and prompts debate on immunity in public service.
Government negotiates over a surplus Baltimore war plant built with public funds as the IBA and WALA clash with the War Assets Administration. Buyers seek private sale or rental at a price to recoup investments, while taxpayers lose. A stray line references Gardner as a passing note.
The review notes growing Western European confidence in defending against aggression, bolstered by the Marshall Plan. Norway rejects Russia’s talks offer and joins Washington discussions on the Atlantic alliance while Denmark seeks a favorable basis for its stance. A Kirkenes dispatch describes Arctic fears of Russia and sparse Norwegian border defense.
The Women of Trinity Lutheran Church plan the annual week of prayer sponsored by the Women’s Missionary Society U S C A observed March 8 to 11. Meetings at 2 30 am on Tuesday Thursday Friday and 7 30 pm on Wednesday in the Sunday school assembly room.
A fragmented column cites quirky remarks and local trivia about weathered topics. It mentions an Ohio sewer rescue by two laundry workers and a Jersey woman’s age gap with a younger husband, followed by a wry note on what defines a smart friend and how conversations deter actions.
The Old Home Town notes the birth announced by Mr. and Mrs. Lecompton. The K A school of fine arts staff plans to attend the thirty first annual Kansas State Music Teachers Association convention in Winfield with related guild meetings. A $1,500 mobile X ray unit was added to Lawrence Memorial hospital equipment. Vivian Crum, Linwood high school senior, received a $50 cash scholarship at a school assembly. C B Russell won the Republican mayoral nomination by defeating Alfred Lawrence.
Twenty five years ago Miss Helen Johns accepted a teaching post in school district 8 to replace ill health retiree Mrs Lillian Gabriel. County poor commissioner T H Kennedy reports nearly 300 dollars spent for the poor in the past month. Leone Carder wed Thomas Madden of Bismarck S D in a local announcement.
Forty years ago Mrs. Harry Moore of Wichita visits Mrs. Sam Bishop. Mrs. W. Guenther hosts a Louisiana street party. Miss Dicker hosts a kitchen shower for Miss Alice Underwood. About 30 friends honor Mrs. August Olson on birthday. Williams will move to Six Corners to run the general store. Mrs. William Wilson returns from Chanute with her niece Miss Minnie Blair.
A review traces the rise and fall of labor legislation from Wagner Act to Taft-Hartley, explaining committee processes and party split. It notes Democrats control committees and push for restoring Wagner while Republicans oppose, with both chambers needing approval and the President's signature or veto.
The entry presents a jumble of crossword style clues and partial answers. It includes hints for animals like horse and ruminant, terms such as cereal grain and archaic scales, and scattered lettered cues. The text mixes numeric indices with broken words and foreign phrases, suggesting a multi puzzle grid segment.
A mixed schedule lists WDAF and KMBC programs tonight including The Lone Ranger, Cavalcade of America, Arthur Godfrey, Radio Theater, and a Telethons Hour. Other entries mention WREN Topeka Civic Forum and various named shows with times and call signs, reflecting a dense, station-heavy listing of programs for the evening.
Republicans and Democrats clash over a bill's path through hearings and potential floor changes in both houses. If passed, it goes to the President who may veto, risking weeks of action. Meanwhile Kansas State College economists forecast price cuts for top grade cattle dairy products and eggs this month with some later dips anticipated.
A reader asks how to seat twelve guests evenly when six men and six women attend a dinner. The solution is to shift the hostess one seat left and place a guest on her right to balance men and women. The hostess should not serve herself first if women are present, with one exception for a male host hosting many business guests. Also answers cover tea timing etiquette and resuming a first husband’s surname for clarity with children.
A busy Tuesday evening brings a theater program and a youth performance featuring Mira, Nevins, Matty, and Maks. The event showcases musical acts and local talent at the community venue with REMUS slated for a final number and a tribute to longtime singer Whiniman.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.