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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1950

Page

3

Its A Date Benefit Show For Veterans

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors Its A Date a local variety show to aid hospitalized veterans. March 30 31 at the Community building features eleven scenes including Take It Or Leave It Breakfast Club Showboat Minstrel and a wedding date theme with Jo Jo Brown and Ginger Jones. A homecoming at Bool Bella College and Christmas Eve sequences add festive color.

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Witchcraft Law Readopted in Delaware Court

A 23 year old woman, Mrs Helen Evans, is held on witchcraft charges under a colonial era law after clients claimed curses from her handwriting analysis. She allegedly sold a potion and promised to lift the curse for 10 dollars. Penalty under the old statute specifies a 100 dollar fine or up to one year in prison.

Wilmington del. Mar George Kein- Surger Helen Evan Kleinburger Delaware Sam Mustante

Stalin Unanimously Reelected in Moscow Race

Stalin won a unanimous reelection in Moscow's constituency with 9 290 939 more votes than the 1946 Soviet Supreme Soviet election. Across the USSR, 110 964 172 voters, or 99.6 percent of registered voters, cast ballots in the national elections.

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Margaret Webster Shakespeare Company to stage two plays

The Margaret Webster Shakespeare Company will present Taming of the Shrew on March 21 and Julius Caesar on March 22 in Fraser theater. Ben Edwards designed scenery and costumes, Lehman Engel did the music, with Lourna Horton Kendall Clark and David Lewis among the stars. Twenty one actors and five technicians are involved. Tickets are sold at the University Players ticket office in Green Hall.

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ASCAP Terms Court Ordered New Music Rights Framework

U S New York Mar 15 ASCAP agreed to federal decrees reshaping performance rights. The rulings force ASCAP to sever foreign ties, end control over foreign music, offer universal licenses for film and TV, and bar lawsuits against exhibitors while allowing member licensing autonomy and court review of rates. The changes overhaul membership, royalties, and distribution for about 2400 members amid antitrust actions.

New York Mar Uncle Sam American Society of Composers, Authors ASCAP Muse Writers and Publishers America U.S Henry W. Goddard Soci

Government urges standard music distribution statement by ASCAP

Assistant Attorney General Herbert A Bertson commented on creating and disseminating popular and standard music while ASCAP President Fred E Ahlert affirmed ongoing service to public needs as directed by government wishes.

Atm Herbert A. Bertson ASCAP Fred E. Ahlert

Chilly vigil fails to resurrect Darrow's ghost

Chicago reports Claude Noble, 80, Detroit businessman and UP magician, attempts to contact the spirit of Clarence Darrow at Jackson Park lagoon in Chicago. He recited the Lord's Prayer and held a copy of How to Conduct a Criminal Case as an airplane buzzed above. Noble says he did not expect results but hopes for a manifestation, part of a yearly pact once shared with Darrow and Howard Thurston. Eggs of the iguana are noted as a South American farmer's delicacy.

Chicago Claude Noble Darrow Noble Detroit Lagoon Bridge Jackson Park Howard Thurston

End of Red Probe Not in Sight in McCarthy Hearings

Washington report describes ongoing Senate foreign relations committee hearings on Senator McCarthy’s charges about loyalty of state department employees. McCarthy recites names amid busy cameras and reporters, while accused individuals deny the accusations and await response.

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Widow Cannot Recall Details In Husband Slaying Case

In Frankfurt on March Li, widow Yvette Madsen sobs and states she cannot remember the shooting that killed her husband last October. The case centers on whether self defense or innocence by reason of insanity applies, as Lt Andrew Quearohh is involved.

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Rock Island to Build Modern Freight Depot in Armourdale

Rock Island railroad plans a new freight depot in the Armourdale district of Kansas City. Construction expected within six weeks with bids called. Project cost around 500 thousand dollars. John Farrington of Chicago, president of the firm, announced the plan. The depot forms part of a broader Rock Island expansion including a new hump yard in Armourdale.

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