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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1950
Page
10
U P News Senders strike over pay and hours disrupt teletype maintenance and news operations at wire service bureaus in New York May 1. Union seeks a $1 weekly increase for members while management offers wage differentials and resists broader raises.
The article outlines affordable painting methods and tools for homeowners. It covers brush types for walls ceilings and radiators, prepping surfaces, proper brush care, and practical steps to avoid drips and mistakes. Tips include avoiding paint spots on hardware, glazing doors, and cleaning brushes after use.
Phi Mu Alpha announces a musical program tomorrow featuring Thad cantorial pieces and a student choir under Casto Wrethod. The event includes performances by Aften Wg Ata el gewt me bad the ane evening and Shia number by Chapin and Cerf with Marcus Hahn. Early plans mention a choir, orchestra, and floral decor while awaiting final safety and stage preparations.
A garbled OCR style text discusses American English usage and exhibits at a New York event. It mentions a cubby locker drophead, a glove compartment, a vehicle exhibit with Meats, Amalgam Motor Company, and various misread phrases. The piece is heavily corrupted with nonsensical phrases and missing context, making clear facts hard to extract.
The excerpt discusses climate charge after a three year period and mentions Lee Teow Seng. It suggests European consequences are not greatly harmful and notes a possible offset by salt intake. The fragmentary text implies tension between local and European perspectives on climate policy.
Silom Oregon May 1 Veteran editor says public supports truth despite threats and legal battles. He recalls press clashes with officials, paid notices, and a pistol claim, asserting a commitment to exposing corruption and maintaining independence despite boycotts and habeas challenges.
Fragmented text from a city column discusses government, party stances and public opinion. The readable parts mention ARIE and ARV and possible references to officials or voters. The unclear lines prevent a clear event or outcome from being established.
Frank Carlson will be in Lawrence on Friday May 5 to present the 1950 dream girl of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at their annual dream girl formal in Lawrence County. He and Mrs Carlson will attend a private dinner at the Hotel Eldridge before the party. Dorothy Glamann Phyllis Squire and another entrant from Emporia Coffeville will compete with a large dream girl trophy awarded to the winner to keep at her sorority house until the next year.
The selection notes Suzanne Van Slyke of Gamma Phi Eta as the dream girl for 1949 with past honorees including Bing Crosby and A. B. Happy Chandler, commissioner of baseball, mentioned in brief.
The Council of State Governments reports 1,630 state owned parks and recreational areas covering over 4.7 million acres. Most states plan to acquire more land for new or larger parks as Americans gain more leisure time.
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