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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1950

Page

4

Journal-World Stands by World Company Public Notice

Eve SIMONS staffer lists office address in Lawrence Kansas and contact details. The item includes subscription rates and terms, with a note about second class matter status under the 1873 act and a biblical verse quoted as a directional motto for the Wednesday edition March 15.

Journal-World the World Company Eve Simons Ers Massachusetts Streat Lawrence Kansas Escrin Werond Aebociater Ana ‘Hanoelayed Frese Andi Guresu Matthaw

European farming compared with Midwestern practices

Midwest farmers returning from a European tour note stark differences in conditions. They discuss how Italy employs one farm hand per seven acres and question what to do with workers if machinery replaces them. The travelers observe Europe's need to create jobs even where machines could help and highlight Belgian yields of 72 bushels per acre as a standard expectation.

Europe United States Italy

Leaders blaze new course in Congress against president plan

Majority party leaders shape a Congress agenda diverging from President Truman's program. They refuse to accept excise tax limits and resist tax-raising proposals, signaling they have learned what resonates with constituents to protect their political hides this year.

Congress Truman

State tax form a riddle of arithmetic confusion

A Lawrence resident mocks the new state income tax blank, noting Topeka officials have reshaped it by removing straightforward questions and adding tricky elements borrowed from federal forms. He calls the exercise an arithmetic test meant to dazzle taxpayers with its alleged depth.

New State Farm Lawrence Topeka

Students protest at Kaneax State over athletic prize

In Kansas City and Topeka Kaneax State College students protested the awarding of a prize to another team. The action included a march on the Kan sas City Star offices where veteran sports editor C. E. McBride became a focal point. The protest drew KU into the publicity and concluded with no clear settlement.

Kansas City Topeka Kaneax State College C. E. McBride Kansas City Star McBride K.U United Nations Midwest

County Manager Form Topic Prompts Kansas Debate

Discussion across Kansas about adopting a county manager form of government. Emporia Gazette and Garden City Telegram editorials advocate efficiency gains and cost reduction. Observations note limited adoption where counties use executive powers through auditors or officials. Also mentions Truman’s sea voyage training and new bleaching research in government service. Topeka area designated a metropolitan region by federal authority.

Kansas Emporia Gazette Garden City Telegram Finney County

Texas Takes It Tamely

Independence Reporter questions Texas reaction after a sensational meat controversy. The piece mocks Texas for not invading Kansas City to confront alleged meat mislabeling and imports from Missouri, framing the state as wavering and hesitant amid the scandal.

Texas Independence Kansas City

Letter on Good Government in Lawrence Debates Charter

A reader argues that good government depends on honest citizens and not the form of government. The letter warns against switching to a manager system in Lawrence and emphasizes citizen alertness as the guarantee of reform. Also notes Elmo Jones of Towanda dies at 48 after assisting in fighting a prairie fire on an oil lease near Towanda.

Journal-World WU. S Lawrence R. LaMont E Dorado Kan Cr— Elmo Jones Towanda

Barbs by Hal Cochran opens with Ohio detective foiling robbery

An Ohio detective outsmarted two wouldbe robbers who mistook him for drunk, exposing their plan as he proved he was no easy mark. Circus talent scouts may find a real find in Sara, a former bank worker turned entertainment hopeful.

Hal Cochran Ohio

Woman’s stubborn hat fixation sparks street theater

A fragmented notice contemplates a school fire and students leaving with wraps as a cautionary anecdote. An educator asserts people overestimate their smarts and urges men to share a sensible message with their wives.

The Old Home Town Engagement and Social Notices

The item reports Marion Hughes engagement to Roas Barton of Bartlesville Oklahoma and notes her wedding set for April 13. It also covers Eva Abraham birthday surprise gathering, a Lawrence hosted bridal shower for Mrs Clifford Hardtaker, Alma Kirkman marriage to Jack Howard, and invitations issued for a March 23 formal dance with attendees named.

Francia G. Hughes Marion Roas Barton Bartlesville Oklo S. E. Barton Lawrence Eva Abraham Arthur Hase W. A. Simon Clifford Hardtaker Kansas City Hase Overbrook Helen Howell Alma Kirkman Jack M. Howard Harold Y. Howell Catherine Ochse Mary Lewise Dickinson

Twenty five years ago federation club benefit and society notes

Twenty five years ago the Federation of Women's clubs held a benefit party in AU hall raising about 125 for the Social Service League. Prizes were awarded to Mrs D R McWilliams Miss Edna Lamb Mrs E D Haldeman and others. A marriage announced Lily Johnston to Donald Anderson March 8 at Lone Star home. Various social visits and attendances noted including Bishop Quayle funeral attendance and local business changes including Star Browery purchase on South Massachusetts Street.

Federation of Women's Clubs Hall Social Service League Mra D. R. McWilliams Edna Lamb E. D. Haldeman M. T van Hecke F. W. Gaunt McKee A. D. Wilcox William B. Backus Floyd Rankin Frank Banks Mis Lily Johnson Donald Anderson William Johnson Lone Star Missearl Anderson Alva Miller Emily Ferris University Department of Sociology Broadview Inn Edward T. Devine TK. UL A. B. Eliott Garnett Bert Wiggins William A. Quayle W. A. Crooks Peoria Ill H. B. Kibler Mary A. Derek Nellie Lloyd Emerson Hoover Maude Beaty Walter Grayhand Topeka Laura J. Coles J. Jewett Clyde Stewart George Kirchhoff

King Leopold II Faces Return Debate After Belgian Plebiscite

Exiled Belgian king Leopold II faces a choice after Belgium's Sunday plebiscite showed 67.68 percent favoring his return. Prime Minister Eyskens suggested abdication in favor of Crown Prince Baudouin, a step many deem logical to unite divided Belgians. Leopold's past actions and marriages, including a controversial second marriage while prisoner, add to the controversy surrounding his potential throne.

Dewitt MacKenzie Edieuy Bausdouin Leopold Bermans Lavken Brussel Mile Mary Lilian Baeis de Rethy Astrid Sweden Switzerland Ler Belgu

Federal Commissioner Warns Radio Over Horror and Humor

Norman Oklahoma March 15. FCC chairman Wayne Coy warned the radio industry at the Oklahoma University Radio conference that without self cleaning and curb on horror programs and jokes, federal restrictions may follow. He said the commission must ensure stations serve the public interest and that poor taste is not acceptable. He called some radio jokes a return to livery stable humor.

Norman Okla Wayne Coy Federal Communications Commission Oklahoma University Radio Coy Humo

Bear mauls keeper at Melbourne zoo. bear shot dead

A seven foot polar bear mauled two keepers at Melbourne Zoo during the Melbourne 200 today. Stanley Gittos, 20, was cleaning the den when attacked. Roy Gorham attempted a revolver shot from behind, but the bear knocked him down. Heerne Parr fired a shot ending the attack.

Melbourne Australia Stanley Gittos Roy Gorham Heerne Parr

Puzzle of Words From An Old Page Clue List Revealed

A scrambled OCR style page presents a long list of word clues and partial answers. The fragment includes items like Marsh plant and Texas city with several numbered hints and stray letters, suggesting a crossword style puzzle or wordplay source.

Leoprad is killed by NZ Army captain during house hunt

An escaped 18 month old leopard from Singapore prowled Auckland streets before being shot by Capt H B Conway of the New Zealand army with a Sten submachine gun at close range. The animal killed a neighbor and ate part of a victim before officers ended the hunt at dusk.

Leopard New Zealand Auckland Singapore H. B. Conway Hia Sten Pix Leon Conway Oklahoma City

Preacher Calls for Judo Classes to Guard Women

London reports Rev Stephen Hopkinson urges female parishioners at St Marys church to learn judo after local attacks. He has trained in judo for 20 years and seeks to protect women by encouraging controlled self defense. Also notes dental experts say stuttering children show less tooth decay in a Cleveland study of 400 pupils.

London Stephen Hopkinson St. Mary's Parish He Han Cleveland Mar Howard E. Kessler Amy Bishop

Shadow Pie supper planned by Heaper Community club

Eudora Mr and Mrs Arnold Marahalt of De Moines and Ralph Kurtz of Olathe join Mr and Mrs Joh Kurtz and family for a Sunday gathering. The Heaper Community club will host a Shadow Pie supper Monday with every girl and woman asked to bring a pie. A program and games will follow.

Arnold Marahalt de Moin Ralph Kurtz Olathe Joh Kurtz Sophia Kure Heaper Sre Kimer Reeta Willant Nels Reeta George Hollenbeck Claude Hollenbeck Alfred Torneden Delph French Charles Devideon Marie Seeie Clarence Haramelgara Zola Paxton Thomas Mabel Torneden Odfrey Beetz Herbert Torneden William Rawger Anna Torneden Wiliam Ree Opal Wilson Alvin Ree Jack Davidson Lloyd Deus Jas Willan Torneden Airs Taut Orxeingard Vernon Oselagard Lawrence Raymond Gardner Thomas Cawley Meredith Smith A. A Crale William Breese Herbert Selwald Richard Wlar Ruegene North Mies Nadia Craig Mrr Durray Rio Grande Valley Tetar Sumiay Hay Miller Tera Sins Judy Harry 4 Myre Nancie Serahatl Willians Hone Hridge Fear Hosenau Ruby Miller Aladne Korhberger Tha Mea Retta Daugherty Charles Brown Gardner

Radio Programs Waanaeday March 18 WDAR Light Lip Time

Radio listings for March 18 present a dense schedule across stations WDAR WREN WDAF KMBC KCMO KMEC and others.Programs include The Lone Ranger Gullible and musical clock segments, with Beulah Bride and Groom Dragnet Counterspy Blondie and news updates. Local social notes follow detailing weekend guests dinners and a bridge gathering with prize recipients and upcoming events.

Waanaeday Lone Ranger Charles V. Blansell Wren Gildarsieete Wren Gregory Hood KMBC Groucho Mars Dr. Ki KA KMEC Rc— Beulah Kcmo Ee Rears WDAF W. Hopes Light of World Kmec Livestock WRES Bing Crosby KCMO WDAE RMBC Archur Tightrey Shy King Lombard Wren Pamity Wren Blondie KCMO_Newa

Wonder Salve Discovery Prompts Local Drugstore Potent Sale

A garbled notice reports a product called Wonder Salve with claims of powerful healing. Mention of Lawrence locations and several drugstores including Crown and Stowl, with warnings to visit your druggist for the treatment.

Ippeameans Sarvetgat Feoulte Lawrence Crown Stowlexami Hound Corner Corde Drug Stores

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