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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1950
Page
4
A fragmentary Associated Press style item references a May 6 event under a republic act with a poetic verse about a shepherd and sheep. The readable portions mention La Manse and a law act, but the full context and specifics remain obscured.
A letter to the editor argues that home gardeners and Victory garden efforts prove amateurs contribute greatly to beauty and horticulture. It urges support for amateur growers amid changing times and disappearing private estates, noting their role in preserving town beauty.
The article rails at the McCarthy-Lattemore affair and calls for a direct, earnest inquiry into facts. It criticizes public hearings turning into theater and notes unrest from those who oppose the investigation’s purpose while urging a focused probe into subversive actions and state department conduct.
Meant to appone view the defeat of Senator Pepper in Fianda primary ac nig nificant. Pepper was beaten by no decisive margin as voters sought a new deal and fair dealer out of office. Administration supporters argue fair deal remains in high repute, though the result pressures them to win over skeptics.
The report notes German officials announcing the repatriation movement for prisoners of war in Romania has completed, dampening hopes that many captives would return home. It cites unresolved communications about 400,000 remaining, with prison camp casualty stories described as possibly exaggerated but now receiving renewed attention as “monstrous” treatment claims surface.
Amid party controversy a belief grows that the socialist government cannot rise above the pace toward better conditions. The article notes concerns about governance and progress while party lines remain a factor in policy direction.
Newspapers and chambers of commerce in several cities prepare to supplement the census tally with door to door outreach fearing federal figures miss residents. The wakeful alarm argues that cellmate style counts and brief training may fail to capture every man woman and child. Regular Democrats regain control of Alabama politics while local views question TV lunches replacing old free meals.
The piece criticizes rising highway maintenance costs blamed on excessive tonnage and liberal standards. It urges states to enforce stricter weight limits, reduce heavy truck damage, and fund road repairs through through taxes while highlighting operator noncompliance and the need for stronger law enforcement. It cites testimony on accidents and stresses a unified, vigorous program.
The university plans a full day featuring Joseph W. Hicks of Chicago and Vernon K. Burgett of Marwich Mitchell and Coms punied Public Accountants. A luncheon in the Monmonal Union honors the speakers, with Busy School events and campus activities continuing through the evening at Potter hall.
A fragmented item mentions Barbs by Mal Cochran and notes an Ohio man arrested for stealing 200 slabs of bacon from a truck. The piece comments that the bathroom is the most restful place in the home, per a doctor.
The fragment hints at blame shifting when success seems distant and motivation fades. It urges wearing out old shirts, signaling a push to prepare for an eventual change or departure from current efforts as time to move on approaches.
The notice highlights the marriage of Sivian Harrie of Edward to George Harrie of Lawrence on May 4, and announces the birth of a child to Mr and Mrs William Puckett. It mentions several individuals and patients connected to the University of Kansas Hospital, with various names and relations listed.
Twenty five years ago three engagements announced at the University over the weekend included Margeret Wallace to Robert Mosby DeSoto Sophianes Ingalls to Phillip Ferguson and Dorothy Feil to Doe Wellman. The piece also mentions moves, visitors, and local life events including a hospital offer, a church club, and a birth at 749 Mains Street.
Washington May 6 report on Continental Press tied to illegal horse racing gambling. McHride denies involvement while testimony before a Senate subcommittee addresses data wires and phone networks used to relay racing information. Officials defend current practices saying risk of misuse exists but data routes aid legitimate news.
A garbled OCR item presents scattered terms across breeds, animals, textiles, places, and numbers with no coherent narrative or clear answer. It lists phrases like Irish, Australian, lace edging, North Syrian, wrestling, cushion, and Indonesian themes, but lacks connectors, punctuation, or a solvable clue structure. The piece reads as an incomplete puzzle fragment with multiple disjointed entries.
Initiation and pledge details for the KE chapter of Delta Phi Delta include Lawrence related members and daughters of local residents. Initiates listed are Charles Rie hattary Pat Bowers Dorothy doting Xan Ogn Kanane firs and more. Officers named include Pat Bowers president Rosetta Snow vice president Dorothy Johnston corresponding secretary Yi Manhattan treasurer Verva Johnson historian and palette edit.
A dense OCR listing of radio programs across stations WDAF KCMO KMBC WHB WMAL and others. It names broadcasts including news reports sports shows and music features with times and call signs scattered amid partial program titles and host names. The fragmentary text references personalities like Joe DiMaggio and Drew Pearson and mentions various stations such as WDAF KMBC and WHB as part of a daily schedule.
Tomorrow night KMRC presents Gare Cano with a humorous show and Dinah Shore in a star turn while KMBC airs Horace Heidt from Vienna. Live livestock market updates from Rob Kiley, Ralph Edwards new life stories, and Square Time Friday feature Brush Creek Follies with light comedy and music.
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