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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1950

Page

2

Truman era politics tax attack by Rep Taille

U S Representative Taille attacks President Truman as the all time arch practitioner of special privilege. He cites tax exemptions on political dinners and events, accusing Republicans of hypocrisy and calling for parity in taxes on everyday political functions. Taille claims the Democratic dinner tax would total about $100,000.

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City school board election discussed by Lawrence residents

A Lawrence city patron explained that six school board members are elected city wide, similar to five city commissioners under a manager commission plan. He noted current wards and districts, pointed to Ralph Pinch as a top vote-getter, and argued for a full time superintendent under the new system.

Mment Adiolaink Ralph Pinch North Lawrence School Nation Lawrance Lawrences

Hayden enters county race for Douglas sheriff nomination

Charlie Hayden a 54 year old Route 2 farmer announced his bid for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Douglas County. He will run in the primary with Undersheriff Travis Glasa. Hayden has lived in the Lawrence area for about 20 years and served briefly as a police officer. He is active in the Farm Bureau and currently president of the ten county rural protective association.

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Final Concerts in University Chamber Music Series

The season closes with two last concerts featuring Ciompi the Italian violinist and other renowned musicians. The performers include a cellist who toured Europe with Pablo Casals and a pianist who settled in Paria, plus Helfetz and the Koishiho quartet alumni. The group is connected to major stages and institutions, with Toscanini leading the NBC Symphony players.

Paria Europe Pablo Casals United States Ciompi Pari Conserv Aful New York City Town Hall Benar Helfetz St. Petersburg Julius Klengel Leipsig Germany Ko« Iisho Vienna National Broadcasting Company Arturo Toscanini

Markets and livestock report from Kansas City and New York

The day’s coverage notes mixed commodity signals with crops, grains, and livestock movements. Wheat and cotton show hedging and irregularity while cattle and hogs price trends vary. livestock receipts are summarized for Kansas City and Omaha markets. Wall Street ends with uneven gains as leading stocks move erratically but lift overall activity.

New York Mar. Jr

Lawrence Daily Journal fragment shows scattered place names and figures

Fragmentary OCR from Lawrence Daily Journal lists scattered terms Glen Aim Kirby Petroleum Lone for Land and other garbled items. Mentions map USDA arrivals and shipments with unclear percentages and references to markets, locations, and names without coherent context.

Lawrence Daily Journal Glen Aim Kirby Petroleum Lone National Unies Standard L'Oxer and Light Technicelfenaguelge

Kansas Democrats face census tied to primary politics

Wing predicts 1950 a big year for Kansas Democrats but warns against letting politics creep into meetings with Shawnee County Democrats. He cites reports of duplicate voter lists for primary use. Rice and others see brighter prospects with Democratic gains. candidates unnamed.

Up—Hi i. Wing Kansas Shawanee County Democrata Cari Rice Joe Oy Oan Ral Pla

Handsome Rings Feature Palladium and Gold Engraving

A couple shows wedding bands combining palladium and gold with engraving and filigree. The traditional carved ring theme includes orange blossoms and dates back to the Crusades era.

Local births and injuries reported in Memorial Hospital notes

Memorial Hospital reports multiple births including a son for Mrs. Jo Ann Ball and a son for Mrs. Gerald Kahler with dates March 31 and March 3. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Vance Horswell of 913 Vermont Street. Also noted are injured individuals A E Miller with finger injuries and Dale Roles of Sunflower treated after an automobile mishap.

Martha Glenn Pennine Street Crea En A Treety Tonganoxie Albert McKay Compton W. E. Daniels Rose Three Henry Blechel Eudora Wilefred McClain Vermont Street Bernardine Abbott Sunflower Jo Ann Ball Connecticut Street Roger Benson Louisiana Street David Corel Michigan Street Deleste Kane McCook Hall Bire Betty Jo Charlton Missouri Street Frank Abbott Sun Lower Gerald Kahler Line Glenn Vance Horswell A. E. Miller Lincoln Street Dale Roles

Eagles Lodge Dance for Members Only Saturday Night

Eagles Lodge No. 909 hosts a members only dance Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00. George Perdue listed as Wor thy Prea-Adv.

Eagles Lodge No Geo. Perdue Worthy

Voting Instructions and Ballot Details Highlighted

The text explains how voters should mark ballots using a pencil in the booth and fold them for officials to clip numbers, then describes two ballot items including city manager election and bond questions. It notes sections of Kansas law governing voting and the procedure for voting yes or no on the bonds.

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Junior High Chorus and Bands Earn Multiple Ratings

Fairview, Valleywalla, Silver Lake earn division two ratings. Wells ville, Stanley, Williamsburg, Circleville, Whiting, Louisburg, Eudora, Ona, Troy, Horton, Nortonville, Lecompton receive various division ratings. Turner, Sabetha, Olathe, Washington gain division one or three in Class A groups. Lawrence area bands also cited.

Fairview Valleywalla Silver Lake Wellsville Stanley Williamsburg Circleville Whiting Amaion Louisburg Eudora Ona Troy Horton Nortonville Lecompton Turner Sabetha Olathe Washington Glee Club Seaman Paola Bonner Springs O Anatomie Lawrence Leavensworth Ouawatomi

Missouri Gas Tax Debate Signals Near Vote

Missouri lawmakers push for a four cent gasoline tax as campaign chatter grows. Kansas City figures predict passage at next Tuesday’s referendum while lawmakers tout highway improvements and rural road funding. Officials criticize trucks for road wear and argue for broader tax balance. about 40 Kansas college students plan a KU conference on Gallatian work opportunities with Y M C A leaders speaking.

Micouri Tech Forrest Salts Brownpoec Forrest Sm Missouri Lewis St. Joseph Grix Ellis Kansas City

Rural Kitchen Demonstration Opens Series in Augusta

A series of all electric kitchen demonstrations for rural customers was held at the Kansas Power and Light office led by Mrs. Julia Springer and Mrs. Irene Parrie h home economists. Rural customers were invited to attend the demonstrations. Augusta Kansas, March 31. The fifth district VFW and Auxiliary meeting will be held here Saturday and Sunday with a buffet supper and dance Saturday night and a school of instruction, business session, and banquet Sunday.

Kansas Power and Light Julia Springer Irene Parrieh Augusta Kan Mar The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxillary Luther League Luther Trinity Lutheran Church Palm Sunday Gene Hartarfer Merle Mitchell Fritaal Mia

Mayor Proclaims Full Cooperation with 1950 Census Workers

Lawrence mayor urges residents to cooperate fully with census enumerators visiting homes in April. The proclamation, dated March 1, 1950, was signed and sealed by Mayor J. B. Turner in Aanerance.

Lawrence Aanerance Wines J. B. Turner

Ashland Girl Named KU Relay Queen Candidate

Ashland sophomore Miss Jonell Ashcraft was selected as KU Relay Queen candidate as 32 Kansas schools compete. The queen’s court includes senior Jamie Est Jack of Greensburg, junior Elaine Modrell of Kansas City, and freshman Marilyn Ringler of Lawrence. Robert Hughes of Topeka led the contest with judges George Docking, Kathryne Stevens, and John K. Estes noted.

Uty University of Kansas Kansas Jonell Ashcraft Ashland Misa Ashcraft Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Miax Jamie Estjack Greensburg Sigma Kappa Sorority Elaine Modrell Kansas City Alpha Omicron Pi Marilyn Ringler Lawrence Pi Beta Phi Sorority Robert Hughes Topeka Iyssee George Docking First National Bank Kathryne Stevens Journal-World John K. Estes

1951 Frazer on display at Beard-More Motors

The 1951 Frazer car goes on display at Beard-Moore Motors 11 West Seventh Street. Highlights include a windswept front end with large air intakes, additional chrome, heavy cushion seating, and pontoon rear fenders. Overdrive across models, 115 horsepower, and 122 inch wheelbase.

Frazer Beard-Moore Motors West Seventh Street

Test pilots added for XB-47 bombers in Boeing program

Former Lawrence resident Robert Gorrill and Richard Loeach of Montrose Colo are named as second pilots for the XB-47 bomber flight tests. Gorrill, a KU alum, left Lawrence in 1989 after Air Force training and teaching, later working for Bell Aircraft and Bendix.

Boeing Aircraft Company Wichita Robert Gorrill Barr Gorrill Tennessee Street Richard Loeach Montrose Colo A. M Tex) Johnston Douglas Heimburger Gorrill K. U Lawrence Air Corpse Air Force Bell Airpath Bendix Aircraft Corporaion

Theft Reported by Edgar Denny on Vermont Street

Edgar Denny of 1 87 Vermont street reported the theft of a green 1949 Chevrolet coupe with tag 16 3501 taken from in front of his home after 6 p m yesterday. Firemen answered a trash fire alarm at 2209 Rhode Island street shortly before noon today.

Edgar Denny Vermont Street Rhode Island Street

Fine Watch and Clock Repairing Also Glass Frames Repaired

Local repair shop advertises expert service for winding and repairing watches and clocks along with glass frame restoration. Customer convenience emphasized with prompt workmanship and reasonable rates.

Deaths and Funerals for Earl C. Erwin in Eb church

Pallbearers are listed for Earl C. Erwin whose funeral will be Saturday at 2 30 PM from Evangelical United Brethren church. Names include Paul Lyons Richard Jackmen Lewis Williams C E Ker Franklin Jackman A G Ranadell C F Matthews and Winter. New York Mar 31 UP Jack Gardner Kansas State coach says he will remain at Kansas State college not moving to other jobs amid rumors.

Earl C Trampy) Erwin The Evangelical United Brethren Church Paul Lyons Richard Jackmen Lewis Williams C. E. Ker Franklin Jackman A. G. Ranadell C.F. Matthews New York Jack Ardner Kansas State Kansas State College Timie

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