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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1949
Page
4
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Governor Carlton's adviser calls the new liquor law legally sound but criticizes its referendum provisions as lax and court dependent. Cities that voted dry in prior referendums seek to place local option measures on the April ballot to avoid a special election, with rapid publication required after the law took effect. Winfield plans a local option proposal on April 5. The region near Kansas border anticipates renewed access to liquor, ending long trips to drink.
The verdict finds Mildred Axis Sally guilty of treason for wartime propaganda. The piece notes her gender affects perception, but emphasizes her efforts were ineffective at undermining U S morale. It mentions potential punishment remains uncertain and recalls her lifelong aim to influence crowds.
Article discusses no severance tax on oil and gas in Anti-Severance Kanens, noting ad valorem tax in production districts. It cites FE Dorada Times as a consistent advocate for the anti tax position while reporting on Topeka hearings where voices claimed 200,000 votes. Editor Rolla Crymer criticizes special interests seeking to avoid revenue from natural resources.
U S delegates left a U N Economic and Social Council meeting after a Polish speaker used insulting language about the American military commander in Korea. The incident sparked debate over whether walking out is effective versus facing criticism with truthful replies.
A Sun backed critique by Senator Reed argues pressure groups within the federal system seek to tilt taxpayer funding. The piece cites rival federal bureaus intensifying competition for identical duties, notably army engineers and irrigation projects, leading to unnecessary flood control dams.
World-Herald reports IMF fixed gold at 85 dollars per ounce sparking South Africa protests as US hints at selling gold from Fort Knox. The dispute prompts both sides to promise restraint while a baby birth on an eastbound airliner is noted as a quirky aside in Wiehlta Kaye's column.
Opinion piece argues Scotland would gain little from full independence, noting economic limits and strong ties to Britain. It cites a Scottish plebiscite sample showing modest support for a Scottish parliament on home affairs, while predicting continued union and roles for Scots in UK governance.
London reports the free Czech information service claims Czech communists plan a fake revolution to eliminate rivals. It alleges a split within the regime that seized power 13 months ago and suggests Moscow could use the move to extend control, with BBC broadcasting to Czechoslovakia.
Liberty Memorial high school students Betty Allphin Patty Igelow Beth Riggs Frederic Cure man Marie Chamney Jeanne Dreb BR Lenore Elkin Mary Francea Fitzpatrick Anita Fowler Vir inka Hadi Elmo Maiden Helen Jouice St Clair Warren Spauld oe Frances Walters Margaret Whitman Maurice Abele Betty Kopp Thornton McClanahan. An engagement announced Ruth Finora Burgert to Lawrence Green of Detroit. Ruth Colborn and Arthur Hemphill wed today. John W Hagen announces Ruth Marie to Claude R Dicker Jr. Mah Jongg party celebrated with relatives. Etaine birthday party held by W W Holyfield family. Rachel Stevens traveled to Kansas City for Maurice Rosenblum piano concert. Karl Kennedy of Ottawa visited Dr A R Kennedy. Minnie and Mary Baker near asphyxiated by gas in Eudora home. Fifty cans of fruit stolen from E A Musgrove home. Rhode Island Street to be opened. new homes planned on POON. James Wilson and George Lowman attend auto show. Nina Hester visiting in Kansay Cay with parents Mr and Mrs F S Heater. Josephine Dicker hosting gathering for Edna Dicker.
The report notes a spring concert featuring the Tsing His Ears Bock symphony with an international spotlight including a Syria connection. The event showcased notable performers and drew attention to cultural exchange through music.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will perform two concerts at the University of Kansas on Wednesday. An afternoon show in Hoch Auditorium will serve schoolchildren, while the evening concert in the same venue will be a regular KU Concert Course presentation led by Thor Johnson, the young American conductor.
Pope Pius observed the tenth anniversary of his coronation with a stately mass. Greetings came from the world’s Roman Catholics, though likely not from Russia or its communist allies, reflecting a divided reception among nations.
A column offering practical dining room manners from a head waiter’s view. It urges guests to plan ahead, avoid bringing personal refreshments, and let the host assist seating. It highlights common Peeves and proper ordering, plus cautious behavior to avoid impeding service and social faux pas. It also includes brief Q and A segments on removing fish bones and wedding seating confusion.
The fragment lists a set of crossword style clues and partial phrases including aquatic rodent, muse, volcanic terms, gods, poets, and occupations. It appears as a cryptic puzzle page with scattered entries and numbers, lacking coherent narrative or full entries to summarize a single event.
A scattered list of clues and phrases across numbers and abbreviations. The items seem to mix family name references with calendar terms, architectural hints, and miscellaneous abbreviations. No cohesive event or article context is present.
A scrambled TV radio grid lists programs from NBC KMBC WDAF and others for Saturday and Sunday with numerous show titles and times. A closing line quotes civic etiquette urging a gentleman to offer his arm to the oldest or first lady and to escort the other if time allows.
KMBC radio presents a full Monday lineup with Guy Lombardi Show at 7, Talent Scouts emceed by Arthur Godfrey at 7:30, Radio Theatre at 8, and My Friend Irma on KMACG at 9. Amos and Andy return Sunday at 6:30, plus stadium broadcasts and Family Hour stars. KMBC-AM and KMBC-FM promote a full week of music, comedies, and sports.
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