16 May 1950
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1950
Page
1
Communist forces seize control of a blockade base on Cheshan Island as Chinese Nationalists resist. Reports confirm the island remains under Communist hands with ongoing strategic importance in the region.
News services report Chiang Kai-shek announced a planned mainland counter offensive within two years after 150000 troops abandoned the Chushan blockade base 300 miles southeast of Shanghai. Formosa remains the last inland stronghold with about 7454886 people and 60000 troops. The move signals strategic reassessment amid ongoing communist pressure and potential regional economic blocs meetings.
Twelve Atlantic Pact Defense Ministers meet in London to discuss war and peace issues amid U S and British air power, with Dean Acheson outlining Big Three findings. In Moscow, UN Secretary General Trygve Lie met Stalin to discuss the China crisis, while Russia warned Iran over aerial surveys along the Soviet border and debated reparations in postwar Germany amid East West tensions.
About 125 ninth grade rural students visited town for the annual Eighth Grade Visitation Day. Thirty ninth graders from rural homes acted as hosts at the junior high school and the high school site. The event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce and city schools, included tours and lunch at the high school.
A fire caused considerable damage at Vann realdenes on Woot Fane Fifth Street around 10 o'clock this morning. Investigators believe the blaze started in a defective refrigerator, destroying the kitchen and porch of the Voom Home.
Washington May 16 The house waga and means committee approved a 10 percent withholding tax on corporate dividends to tax unreported personal dividend income. Estimated to raise about 1500 million yearly, the plan would require withholding from every stockholder dividend and remit to the treasury, with end of year tax owed to be paid in full. The measure, pushed by Representative Mille, follows attempts to raise revenue by broadening excise taxes and trimming various costs. President Truman indicated support for bills that generate new revenue.
President Truman wrapped up a northern 6,000 mile political swing praising Maryland leaders and urging Congress to pass his fair deal while labeling opponents as obstructionists. He told crowds that expansion needs funding and warned against backward looking factions. The journey ended with a Washington return as Democrats cheered his push.
Rail service in the Lawrence area resumes as crews clear damage. Westbound trains restart soon. overnight loading resumes tomorrow. Union Pacific shifts trucking for local industries raising costs but operations remain functional. Local workers affected by layoffs during the firemen's workout and yard operations return to full shifts.
A City Planning Commission member resigns from civic and KU affiliated posts to focus on schedules and duties. The move affects ongoing planning discussions and related city projects.
Chicago May 16 UPI The nation’s worst rail strike in four years ended with firemen recalled and carriers resuming service as quickly as possible. Carriers won the fight on not hiring a second fireman on multiple unit diesels, while the union withdrew that demand though not entirely giving up a third man on big diesel locomotives. The settlement followed six days of disruption affecting 18,000 firemen and about 209,000 workers nationwide.
Profesas reports the KU local of the American Federation of Teachers has elected new officers in a recent meeting, marking a leadership change within the campus labor group.
Dodgers defeat Cardinals in a late game showing solid offense led by Fraser and Bresklyn. The Dodgers secured the win with decisive hits and strong pitching, narrowing the standings gap as the season progresses.
Kanane City traffic safety director Foley will supervise an unofficial traffic survey in Lawrence at no cost to the city. A. E. Woestemeyer of the Lawrence Safety Council said the group will assist in developing a traffic control program with local officers. The scene described as a muddled mesa during the rush hour at Ninth and Tennessee.
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End of school year events outlined for Haskell seniors including commencement sermon by Rev. Morrow and a program featuring readings, prayers, and musical performances by students Jack Wolfe Phytlia Brown James Wallace and others. Rev. Morrow noted as Trinity San Antonio graduate and former Covenant Presbyterian pastor.
A fragment from a New York report notes a voyage passage ending with plans to return home for rest. The text hints at a liner journey, meals aboard, and a politician or journalist figure linked to the transatlantic crossing, though details are unclear.
Ed Ara, a Reform candidate for governor, spoke to local Republicans at the Seven Famed Hotel last night. He urged downward tax trends, emphasized efficiency in spending, and outlined five state priorities including law enforcement, education, care for the aged and disabled, highways, and minority protection. He stressed no welfare chiseling and argued for prudent welfare funding to aid vulnerable citizens.
Fragmented forecast notes no weather change for Topeka May 4 with little temperature variation and light to moderate precipitation possible as showers or storms Thursday or Friday. Highs expected around 78 to 80 degrees with lows 50 to 86. Garden City reported 85 yesterday as the top.
David McCreath of the state highway commission spoke on right of way regulations at the Kansas Telephone Association golden jubilee convention in Topeka. The two day event continues through tomorrow with morning sessions and additional talks planned.
Lawrence high school boys explored a nudist colony northeast of Lawrence after reading a Journal World piece. Four boys moved closer to a view and were spotted by residents, prompting a brief, non-graphic description of the camp.
Forecast shows mainly fair conditions this afternoon with increasing warmth and light winds. Expect possible late-day drizzle or mist in western areas as temperatures rise into the mid 70s.
Chalmer E. Woodard Jr., longtime Liberty Memorial high school head coach since 1947, resigns to accept a similar position at McPherson College. At Lawrence he led teams to a Kansas state title in 1948 and a top prep gridiron record. The Board of Education accepted his resignation with pride in his athletic leadership.
Incomplete OCR reads like a stock market note with garbled names and locations. It mentions the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and an unclear weekly market update with a new high and average stock figures.
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