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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1950
Page
4
A May Day in Berlin reveals tension between communist and anti communists as Allied and Russian police restrict outbreaks. Observers note potential for clashes but foresee control if both sides avoid open confrontation and seek moderation. May Day events in Berlin contrast with cautious restraint across the city.
Lawrence observes the annual Music Week with a high quality lineup from the University of Kansas and Wide reputation ensembles. Dean D M Swarthout leads the fine arts program and choir efforts promising notable performances and strong support for choral and instrumental arts.
A fragmented report notes gambling spreading across Missouri and Kansas. Officials fear state budgets, law enforcement struggles, and a potential federal inquiry into a "book" operation in the capital.
The state took over the transit business to prevent a strike that would halt Kansas City streetcars amid wage disputes. Workers faced a pay cut of five cents an hour, triggering concern about living costs and long‑standing wage trends. A broader economic debate emerged on productivity and price levels as tensions eased.
The Mosiner Wisconsin town opens a seven seven project showing how the country might look under a red invasion. Officials warn of occupation style controls, liquidations, and travel restrictions as a cautionary tale amid debates on debt and political campaigns. Meanwhile oil prospects expand in Kansas with Carter oil discovery boosting expectations of a new wealth sector and broader economic impact across related industries.
Washington May 3 The national 1950 population count is about 90 per cent complete and census officials estimate about three weeks more will wind up the job. Before April 1 nose-counting began the total was expected around 151 million people, up nearly 20 million from 1940. A tentative national figure will be released at the end of September. This month and next tentative figures will be announced for counties and cities over 10 000.
Lawrence Kansas May 3 1950 members of the Baldwin Bethel of the American Heart Fighters held a Monday evening gathering at Deel's Cafe Ping Room to honor Mrs Winona Hutchinson Grand Guardian of the order. Mrs Drexe led the visit with out of town guests Mr and Mrs Robert Ramero from Deawaromia past Gram Guardian and Past Associate Grand Guardian. A farewell party followed Mrs Frances Wilson and Mrs Willie Pours were hostess with a potluck supper and dancing before departure.
Fragmented OCR notes list multiple radio stations and hosts including KOMU and WOAF with program segments titled alien and weekend themes. Mentions timing blocks in minutes, host names such as Gildersigare and Gregory Hood, and references to upcoming airings in May.
A scrambled OCR of radio and TV program titles and call signs appears, mentioning stations KMBC WHECMOANED KMBC Tea Saneage and others. It reads like a mishmash of broadcast names, hosts, and segments across multiple markets with scattered character strings and partial program labels.
An AP report recalls how princely states like Hyderabad dwindled after India and Pakistan's creation. It describes the Nizam’s opulent wealth, restricted spendthrift habits, and a notorious tale of a train excursion with many wives, reflecting fading authority and changing governance.
Spokane memoir captures an old man reflecting on seven children, five alive, and a lost daughter who lived only three days. He laments his son Jim’s war wounds and emotional distance, revealing a lifelong ache for family closeness and questions about fate and happiness.
Barbs by Hal Cochran note a New York model named Miss Smiles of 1950 with a charming sway. The column quips about dieting to prevent waist creep and hints at banking trends and summer stock. It mentions government bonds as a prudent choice and forecasts a bloom of homegrown strawberries at upcoming restaurants.
The Old Home Town at Robert Oyler will present grade school pupils in a piano recital tomorrow afternoon at her home. Assisting are Eileen Johnson, a high school sophomore and pupil of Mrs. Paul Smart. Pupils include Marvin LeSner Jothy Westergren Judy Ann Jones Rove Elliott and Elizabeth Lesner. Mr and Mrs Roy Moore visit the weekend with Mr and Mrs Riley Mowe of Mutchinson, Mr and Mrs C B Dodde.
Twenty five years ago Cheater Jones and 15 year old men of Dr and Mee district placed second in the high school tournament at Bakerton. Hawke and J R Rank Woodward resigned from the police. T T Dougan was appointed chief. H W Hack had hospital surgery this month. lists of events for the week include Rich ard Lig and Ne Hamilton in a showing, plus Madame Sans Miss Teuine with Rae Davis. John Thoma driving morning wreck on Pacific tran near island. Thoma uninjured. United Brain Senator Marah to attend commencement week at University. Union Pacific grants city permission to rebuild levee near the North Lawrence trestle. government survey next month for levee plans.
The Nizam, once the most powerful ruler among princes, witnessed a major reversal as Indian troops moved in. He yielded authority to New Delhi in return for an annual stipend and began bowing to central government. Some princes will endure briefly under strict limits as India and Pakistan reshape governance.
A garbled OCR page shows a list of musical terms and crossword style clues. Items include Musical Instrument, They are mad from rams, Leaving a wh, Foreign, Age, Melodic, Mineral rock, Equality, Pastime, Golf term, Plural abbreviated, Not prefix, Redact, Covers, Accomplish, Correlative of either, Mystic Inculation, Prepositions UCaviy, Crock: 28 Comperativa suffin, Minister abbreviated, Concerning. The sequence appears as a puzzle segment with scattered numbering.
In Buffalo New York on May 3 a circus elephant named Koko suffered colic requiring a block and tackle six bales of hay and a fifth of rum to lift her upright. The process repeated as space appeared and keepers slid Kay under her to steady her. Zoo curator Joseph Abgott comments that weighing 9100 pounds makes a fifth of rum negligible.
Washington May 7 The capital will move clocks forward one hour tomorrow as Congress and President Truman signed a compromise. Washington DC officials set EST for the switch causing a mixup that cost a guest speaker a lunch and forced an advertising executive to rush for a plane to New York.
A social event hosted by Mrs Heemerd Tas Inge features guests including Mr and Mrs AP OAK tiered and Mra Theis. Attendees arrive at Ninth and Brequint streets for May payment, with notes on favors, flowers, and music. Officers for next year named include president Mrs WA 8x and treasurer Glen Stecher.
A busy weekend with visits and hosting across Eudora Milford and Garden City. Families including Knabe Melling Grosdidier and Miter groups attended dinners, church and school events, with a Lawrence banquet and an upcoming operaette at Kovelock.
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