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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text mentions subscription rates and dates, references to a religious group and a law citation. It appears to be an odd mixed item with garbled names and dates, lacking a clear single event or person. The readable elements include March 10 and a Deuteronomy reference amid unrelated phrases.
Advocates of the gasoline tax refund system won a large majority in the Kansas House after heated debate. The bill, sponsored by the state administration, aims to boost revenue for the state highway department. A comparison of one cent and two cent tax formats shows exemptions affect revenue and highlights evasion issues. The controversy signals ongoing trouble for state tax collection and future legislative action.
A discussion of how communist campaigns in Eastern Europe target religion and how some American religious groups have shown leftist sympathy. The piece notes trials of Cardinal Mindszenty and Bulgarian churchmen, arguing that the communist move against organized religion should surprise no one and may threaten religious education and freedom.
A Sunflower Song from New York is cited as catchy and may replace Home on the Prairie if the Kansas legislature acts. Critics note sunflowers fade as Kansas’ landscape changes, and question whether the state should feature a flower song versus other legislative priorities.
Two bills before the legislature propose state support for common schools, about $8 million via the legislative council bill and $14 million through the school board bill. Current year aid totals around $6.9 million. The aim is to strengthen and improve schools, expand opportunities, and adjust methods to fit modern needs.
Representative Scrivner notes that federal funds drain from some states to aid others. He argues that those paying taxes become the “less fortunate” as programs favor the same recipients. He cites Mississippi receiving far more hospital construction funds than its tax contribution.
A Leavenworth Times report relays colorful Kansas folklore about a Pioneer Mother statue in the statehouse park and a janitor named Herman who supposedly watches over Lincoln at night. Local observers claim the pair roam town with a baby setter, while disappearing after sundown.
The North Atlantic pact is described as a defensive peace instrument by leaders including Canada’s Louis St. Laurent and U S Secretary of State Acheson. Analysts note possible Cominform counter-move, with talk of a parallel military bloc, but observers say it would not greatly shift East West balance.
Mrs W G Hutton leaves for Denver to visit friends. Mrs F S Butcher underwent major surgery in Kansas City. Mrs Gilbert Ulmer and Mrs Alves S Palmerlee enjoy a day in Kansas City. Lauraine Clark at Kansas State College returns home for weekend. Four state officers of the WCTU plan for the state jubilee at Plymouth Congregational. Professor Jose Orma to Spain for summer teaching. Drama league to stage a dog show benefit for Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Norma Dervis hosts First Baptist church gathering. Kate Caldwell hosts Scherzo club Mah Jongg party.
At a high school teachers meeting, honor students were chosen: Vera Atkinson Myrtle Dobhee Fredericka Hodder Florance Payne Mary Redding and Allen Wilber. The graduating class includes Irene Anderson Vera Atkinson Geo Babb Frances Black Florence Black Li Black Howard Bleckzmar etc, with F M Tidrow departing for Chicago tonight.
Douglas County's share of a 41.9 billion federal budget is pegged at 7,873,848 by the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce. The article notes the county's share would be vastly larger than all local taxes combined, and argues taxpayers must press for reduced federal spending as the chamber estimates allocations using a population based formula.
A historic etiquette Q and A on wedding party roles with matron and maid of honor, ring custody in double ring ceremonies, procession positions, and bouquet duties. Also dining room rules covering silver placement, utensil order, and coffee spoons, plus guidance on informal invitations and handwritten notes for a simple wedding reception.
Partially legible list of crossword style clues and scattered words. Entries include host, water, energy unit, female ceint fab, paralleled terms, and chemical symbol. The text reads like a jumble of definitions, times, and puzzle fragments with no coherent article or narrative.
Reported estimates show shares of state sales tax and gross business income allocated to several Kansas counties. Franklin stands at 5,152,024 dollars, Jefferson at 2,681,368, Leavenworth at 1,485,016, Johnson at 5,045,180, Shawnee at 35,355,01, Osage at 2,675,220, with other counties receiving smaller portions.
Emory Holt 32 shot his wife Norma 34 and David Whittaker 82 to death in Whittaker's London Terrace apartment after a reported love triangle confrontation. Holt then killed himself with an automatic pistol as his mother‑in‑law, listening from Hollywood by telephone, heard the daughter plead. The medical examiner calls it double murder and suicide.
Washington March 10 The house judiciary committee heard Rep Rees R Kan urge creation of a second federal district judge in Kansas and a division of the state into eastern and western districts Judge Orie L Phillips of Denver supported adding judgeships in other states but opposed a two district split Rees argued Judge Mellette handles workload of two to three judges while skeptics noted existing bills by Reed and Scrivener to add a judge within a single district
Radio listings for Friday evening March feature WDAF Supper Club KMBC The Lone Ranger and Your FBI segments plus KMBC Friday Night Theater. Programs cover comedic and dramatic shows including The Fat Man, My Favorite Husband, Jimmy Durante, and The Band of America amid a broad lineup across KMBC WREN and WDAF stations.
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