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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
4
A partial, garbled newspaper fragment references a March event and an audit official. Readable elements mention a Friday date and a general sense of protective concerns about houses, but most names, places, and facts are unreadable.
Senator Cain’s bid to block Mon Wallgren’s NLRB chair appointment likely doomed. Wallgren described as personable and ex-governor, ex-senator, with loyalty to Washington’s night crowd. The Congressional Directory notes Wallgren as NLRB head in its corrected February 15 edition, despite pending Senate confirmation.
Work actions by Imber Groups, seen as a softening-up tactic, threaten trade with slowdowns. Railway Express plans to abolish 10,900 jobs in New York City to cope with stalled shipments. Antona calls it a lockout, arguing workers were unjustly deprived of their jobs. The dispute raises long-standing issues of pay for nonworking days and overtime.
The Salina Journal notes that university policies on student liquor remain strict despite legal changes. Schools stress personal responsibility, while tax burden discussions and parking meter updates also appear. Fighting resumes in Palestine amid Rhodes peace talks, signaling fragile truces.
The arrest of a Russian UN employee in Washington over confidential Justice Department documents prompts debate on diplomatic immunity. Acheson says UN staff are immune only when acting officially. otherwise violators may be tried or expelled. The case, and UN behavior, draws American scrutiny as tensions rise over foreign roles on U S soil.
In the court house and elsewhere heated discussion follows over Saturday office closings amid a statutory technicality. The six days a week requirement sparks questions about whether morning Saturday hours suffice and if similar partial closings should apply all days. Milly Tabor comments in Topeka Capital about gendered arguing dynamics.
Mrs Charles F Brook Missi Elizabeth Meguiar and Miss Her mina Zipple host luncheon for University house mothers Monday. Mr Harold Bauman announces birth of a son yesterday. Mrs J H Parsons returned from a month in Durango Mexico with Mina G F Reeds and Mr and Mrs E D Garnett of Pharr Texas. Mrs J N Lewis left for Great Falls Montana to visit sister Mrs R S Caples. Mr and Mrs Roy Thompson at 111 Park St. entertained as wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A Hammig. Mr and Mrs H E Kepler tea for Harold Loring house guest. Loring will lecture on Indian music at the high school this evening. Edith Noll and Mrs Sarah Spencer spend day in Kansas. Frazier attends Missouri Egg Poultry Shipper's convention in Kansas City. May L Cowles leaves for New York to sail for Europe to study in Italy. C D Thomas and family move to Caverenes Sunday from Kanwaka.
Twenty five years ago Dr. Edward Hislop of the First Methodist church in Lawrence spoke at the Kansas conference in Topeka urging unification of the north and south branches. The vote stood 134 to 36 in favor of unification. The item also notes several students and residents returning home or resuming duties after weekend visits, including Miss Lelia Gabriel of Eudora and Miss Etta Price with Miss Vive Barreckman of Humboldt, alongside others returning to Bonner Springs and Kansas City.
The column argues Stalin's leadership keeps a lid on global war, as Soviet tactics aim to push world revolution while Moscow seeks peace. It cites Royall on Berlin and asserts Stalin's word governs whether conflicts escalate, concluding substitutes would worsen peace prospects.
Cecil Palmer, British publisher, says America may profit from Britain’s errors in nationalization. He spoke at a Wichita Chamber dinner on March 11, criticizing Britain’s government as run by despotic executives marked by classism and envy.
Kansas home economics association members from teachers extension and industry will gather in Wichita March 18 and 19 for a statewide convention. Featured speakers include Miester Latzke of Armour Chicago Katharine Fisher of Good Housekeeping New York and Lane Hathaway of Midwest Research Institute plus Louise Vaiden J C Wooden and Walter L Cooper. Edna Hill and Helen Lohr from Kansas University hold planning and officer roles.
Washington reports indicate the Civil Rights bill faces solid opposition in the Senate due to filibuster risks and cloture rules. Analysis outlines how Vandenberg's ruling on motions to bring up a bill complicates limits on debate, risking year-end blockage of the measure. The piece notes potential timing shifts as political maneuvers unfold.
A writer reflects on wedding invitations and reception etiquette. He recalls receiving a formal invitation for his friend’s daughter's marriage, noting many replies were incorrect. He offers simple guidelines to reply properly and avoid indecision or pen chewing.
A column discusses formal reception invitations for a March 21 event at The Plaza Hotel, advising on proper responses and avoiding wedding-specific phrasing. It also covers etiquette for guests at social luncheons, rude conduct at events, and proper wording for notices of death in a bank’s announcements.
A compact item references a small mammal description tied to a diagram labeled Horizon tal and notes various crossword style clues. The fragment lists genus, Greek letters, and several short definitions across vertical and horizontal hints, including terms for vehicles, metals, and symbols.
Des Moines attorney Carl J. Stephens of the Iowa Farm Bureau drinks hog cholera serum to prove it harmless to people while J. W. Meyers of Des Moines, attorney for the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association, warns it could kill dogs and spread disease. The bill would let Farm Bureau subsidiaries sell serum without pharmacist supervision.
Vernon McMillan of Terre Haute spent Thursday at the Beker chmpua while visiting his sister and niece at the University of Kansas. The faculty hosted a Merch dinner with Irish songs, games, and St Patrick motif. Other items include funeral services for Robert Reed, social events for Mrs. H Justice, and Bethel organizational ceremonies in Ottawa and Olathe.
A dense list of WDAP WREN KMBC KMBC NBC etc radio programs for Friday evening and Sunday into night. Includes show titles like My Favorite Husband Truth or Consequences and Gene Autry with many station call letters and times. Mentions Beulah and Catholic Hour and local community names.
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