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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1950

Page

5

Debate on FEPC Bill Faces Heated Senate Clash

Washington May 19 report outlines sharp lines in the FEPC bill debate. Proponents urge civil rights gains and economic fairness, while opponents warn of loss of hiring freedom and bureaucratic overreach across states and industries.

Washington FEPC Contres Senate Fair Employment Practice PERC Billy Metco Gregan Friends United States

Denominational Testimony on Bill Faces Southern Resistance

The speaker argues the bill should pass with broad support while noting Southern opposition. He claims discrimination in employment is nationwide across industries, driven by business, government, and labor unions. He warns, in several states, discriminatory laws threaten jobs and business, but adverse outcomes have not yet occurred.

KU Staff to Deliver 70 Commencement Addresses

Seventeen twenty seven University of Kansas staff members will give about 70 commencement talks from Friday through June. Keeler notes May 17 is a peak with at least 18 speakers. several engagements occur on other dates.

University of Kansas Guy V. Keeler Kansas Keeler

Collegiate Rodeo Opens In Albuquerque With Fifteen Schools

Fifteen colleges join the national intercollegiate rodeo tour starting tomorrow at the New Mexico State Fair grounds. The third rodeo of the year will run May 11 to 13 with performances scheduled Thursday through Saturday including a Saturday afternoon show.

Albuquerque S. M Nat Intercollegiate Rodeo Aaser New Mexico State Fair Grounds

Top Notch Into Trouble and Celebrity Marital Tales

A jumble of celebrity notes traces Frank Sinatra's separation from Nancy, Frankie Jr. and Ava Gardner sightings in Houston and New York, Haymes's divorce from Joanne Dru and remarriage to Nora Eddington, Laine's divorce from Nellina and plans to wed Nan Grey, with mentions of Vallee and Tony Martin's marital woes.

Lidia Tiahay Dick Wace Bea Sipateas Togta Frank Sinatra Frankie Boy Ava Gardner Houston New York Europe Haymes Joanne Dru Nora Eddington Errol Flynn Miss Dru Nora Laine Nellina Nan Grey Rudy Valley Tony Martin Vallee Martin Alice Faye

Crooners Run Around Home Spate In Old Town

Fragmentary text notes a local spate of activity around a home area with references to crooners, a Nappy unit, and courts. Mentions a year count and a search for satisfaction, with unclear names and places.

First Negro Jury Foreman Sits in Fulton Court

In Atlanta earlier this month jurors including Hugo A. and Charles Echuls served on a Fulton County Superior Court panel. Echuls was convicted on two forgery counts and sentenced to five to seven years on each count.

Atlanta Fulton County Superior Court Hugo A de Charles Echuls

Local School Event Highlights Students and Cantata

A May 18 notice lists Barniee Toom as host for a Saturday gathering at Dowie Heath and Me Louth Iga. Names include Marjorie Pores Kickin, Maden Mata Wasatan, Anabel rat Wor, and Marjorie Woodhead. A cantata performance is planned with several students and teachers noted.

Bert Miter Taconite

Local Figures Attend Meeting At town Hall

A fragmented record from Big Springs shows a meeting with attendees including Dee and Bondes Canty and Mrs. Horestl Tank. Other names appear garbled but indicate a community gathering chaired by local officials with references to MOT and Waditatile. The readable portions reveal a civic discussion among residents and couples.

Horestl Tank Val

Community Notices and Social Gatherings Chronicle

Topeka area social events include guest speakers at the Evangelical United Brethren Mission, honor references for Wulfkahs, and multiple church dinners and meetings. Attendees include Mrs. Weeley Wulfkah, Mr. and Mrs. Hartman, Rev. and Mrs. Vorel, and numerous Topeka residents, with activities ranging from quilting and rug making to textile crafts and daytime demonstrations. Graduation plans note Vienty Messenhimer and others.

Walrd Topeka Waller Jéhavon Evangelical United Brethren Kceclery Mather Navan Theman Repene Weeley Wulfkah Nee Charlie Wilson Ernest Pullkuhie Vulfsuble Jobueon Mra Fern Hadi A. Shaner C. W. Mra Herska Riard Exhél Ratmaser Glen Springs Atchison Besherhahniuater John Sl Ney Kenneth Mather MacHenry Elmer Behan Paul Schwemmer Jorce George Hildenbrand Deoree Mose Topeaa

Local Social News From MecLOUTH and Joplin Church

Mrs AVillarm Schwinn held a ce furat over the weekend with Mrs Frey of Leavenworth and Mrs Godhnour a longtime friend at the Joplin nursing time. Emily Martin returned Friday from a visit with her son. Mr and Mrs Edeant Martin Ratdsin and Me and Mrs Harold Mfzartin and of Padora attended. Youngolka led music Sunday at the Methods church as Al Stiefel from Kansas City Nazarene plans a summer vacation in Massachusetts.

Avillarm Schwinn Frey Leavenworth Mra Ee Godhnour Joplin Emily Martin Edeant Martin Ratdsin Harold Mfzartin Padora Young Olka al Stiefel the Nazarenee Kansas Chy Aummer Massachusetts

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