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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1950
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Friday May 19 dating and a Genesis 48 34 citation. It mentions Associated Press and postal law context but provides no clear event, names, or place. The readable text is incomplete and lacks concrete reportable facts.
The switchmen union plans a strike starting next Tuesday across ten Midwestern and Western rail lines. They aim to disrupt railroad service over wage and hour disputes, seeking higher pay for a 40 hour week and more jobs without harming current workers. The action mirrors a tactic used by firemen and signals mounting labor unrest amid unsettled inflation and confidence in prosperity.
The Chicago jubilee tied to Truman’s visit boosts praise and scrutiny. The Chicago News alleged liquor interests funded a large share of the event while the jubilee chairman claimed the claim was exaggerated and that liquor groups gave about ten percent. Alvin B McCoy praised the press access and consistent messaging during the Truman tour, noting the Democratic committee coordinated wire and air coverage through the campaign.
A London conference of the Big Three outlines broad policy aims across western Europe and nearby regions. The talks discuss the spread of communism, Indo China, Burma, the Dutch Indies, and a widening range from Finland to Japan. Officials debate handling each issue separately within a developing global framework.
Topeka faces a zoning dilemma as Bell plans a large new headquarters building. The city zoning ordinance stalls the project with debate over potential modification. Hutchinson News urges against yielding, warning it could hurt Topeka’s future growth and property value.
Western nations including the United States Britain and France create a permanent high strategy board to coordinate anti commun ist defense measures and economic policy. The plan aims to include Germany and Ruhr industrial power and assigns deputy heads from each nation led by likely an American. Leaders foresee unity as strength and emphasize shared burden and leadership to resist Soviet influence.
The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle notes a week packed with observances: National Frozen Food Week National Hearing Week National Restaurant Week National Cotton Week and more. It highlights playful claims including Humane Sunday Hospital Day and Arbor Day in Monta as part of the nation’s promotional calendar.
In Los Angeles on May 19 Mrs. Frances Howe sues in superior court claiming her blind mother disinherited her from a $100000 estate. She alleges the will named a spiritual medium Teresa Anderson who held seances guided by an Indian named White Feather and influenced the mother to change the inheritance.
The Vinland Methodist church was completely destroyed by a lightning strike. Ground was broken Thursday in West Hills for a new home for Gil Bugera, former basketball star, and Mrs. D. A. Traynor announce the marriage of their daughter Genevieve to Clark W., son of the Rev and Mrs. Comstock. Mindam Tielke will marry soon. An honorary law Frat Initiates include Errett Scrivner and Floyd Wright.
Five students will compete in an oratorical contest tomorrow at Liberty Memorial High School for the L. H. Perkins prize for the promotion of public speaking. Willardean Harnar addresses Women in Petition, Ward iCaln on Industrial racy.
A fragmented society item mentions Charles Kiwell entertaining guests on a Wednesday after a double date. The report notes a trip to Elor Springs and a vacation visit for a daughter, plus mixed references to Maris Stans and Ming Bees in a busy, unclear diary-like excerpt.
Samuel By Moyer writes against permitting a horse show at the municipal ballpark. He argues it will ruin the ballpark for fast baseball, warn of gear damage from caulks and hoof impact, and jeopardize the city youth program for one day of adult horse enthusiasm. He recalls park improvements and calls for preservation of current baseball facilities.
Two Navy veterans Harold Maul and Jack Foster adapt two old radiators to a pickup truck to grade a street near their housing development in Woodbridge township. Neighbors sit on the radiators to add weight as they work.
The Rawlins court in Pympouth England awards Theo doris Poondies 60 pounds after he sued hairdresser Charlier Fili for damages claiming hair treatment harmed his earning power. Judge POL FE notes notable musicians like Adrian Boult show hair does not determine pay. Also reports the death of Charles T. Smith, 91, founder and president of a Kansas City burner's college, and his widow survives.
Orie Leslie Smith, 57, died April 26 after a tractor accident near Lowe Lake. Funeral services were held April 28 at Washington Creek Church of the Brethren. burial in Washington Creek cemetery. Survivors include his widow Edna A. Turner, daughter Mrs Raymond Koehler of Manhattan, and his parents, a sister, and a brother.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WREN WDAF KCMO KMBC and others for a May weekend includes performances by the Hersh Trio Judy Canova Mr. President and many others with varied times and stations. The schedule features music news features talk shows and entertainment notables such as Jack Benny Walter Winchell and Jackie Robinson along with religious and educational programs.
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