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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1950
Page
4
A damaged report warns that the statute of limitations may not bar charges related to a fraudulent election. It notes public awareness will persist in recording how votes were manipulated and how lack of decisive action may factor into future risks of corruption.
Lawrence residents focus on commencement at Lawrence Memorial High School and the University of Kansas amid local concerns. The town waits for post graduation attention to turn to politics after the first week of June and the ensuing summer period.
The city of Emporia spent 400000 on a new auditorium but faces ongoing maintenance costs. The Gazette argues the venture could still benefit the community if kept, warning that without support taxpayers risk losing a valuable gathering place. Critics compare it to older concerns in Lawrence and discuss sustaining operations amid future needs.
Fragmentary passage notes a belief that all was ready yet condemns lack of sanity to prevent war. Highlights a failing to foresee consequences and the ensuing conflict. No named individuals or organizations are identifiable in the snippet.
The Presbyterian Church in the United States adopted resolutions opposing marriage between members and Roman Catholics under Catholic conditions and opposing legalization of euthanasia. It urged unity with the Protestant Episcopal Church and clarified stance on divorce, with reports to the 1952 general assembly.
The article lists numerous Lawrence area residents and families attending social events. It notes a picnic at South Park, visits to the University of Kansas Museum, church teas, demonstrations, and family gatherings across towns like Topeka and Salina. Names and households reflect interconnected community life and local engagements.
The Tribune surveys support and opposition while Pittsburgh Headlight comments on satire about ditching waste disposal by official action. Lawrence residents fault city mechanics as a 12 cent yearly tax crime against taxable goods, arguing the system remains poorly managed and taxable items should stay outside the tax.
A Kan Kansas farmer claims two key factors for a fine wheat crop: subsoil moisture at needed time and sufficient rainfall during the growing season. The Coffeyville Journal praises the discovery as a breakthrough that could boost yields on the high plains.
The American Legion Junior Baseball boosters gathered for a benefit breakfast in Lawrence praising the teamwork and funding from merchants and participants. Organizers from the Legion coaching staff and players expressed gratitude and promised future breakfasts annually. Seoul news notes Minister of Justice Kwon Keung Yul resigning, the fifth cabinet member to depart in three weeks.
J Allen Reese named dean of the School of Phiars in Huvnehill. Mrs Lena Funk hosts a supper dance honoring Ale Marks. Tonisa Carr and Edith Lee host a surprise shower for Mrs Clark Comatock. Calif visitors Gilbert Spencer and family arrive in town. Various visits, travels, and community events are noted. A Junior Civic League project and a high school banquet are mentioned along with a zoo incident and a child injury at the Parker show.
Three constriction companions will share contracts for resurfacing Mansachusetts Avenue starting in June and paving a mile and five eighths of Lawrence Street. At Woodlawn school open home, students Billy Boba Emme ry Ella Faye Mary Curtis Mayer Eve and Norma Nichols Claude Dicker Arthur Zimmerman participated. Daisy Brockway of Baldwin visited with her sister Mrs Emil Dowers. Erwin S Kansig of Eudora and Ann M Robinson of Florence were present. Berneice Ackerman arrived home from New York City with the Izienfeld Follies, accompanied by Miss Nias.
London calls by the Big Three ministers stall action on the China crisis in the United Nations. Western states oppose expulsions and press only if a majority can be found, while Peiping and Nationalist China clash over representation. Several U N members recognize Peiping while the United States declines to back a red delegation. The British abstain as Paris ponders next moves, with Lie’s return awaited for a potential breakthrough.
May 23 Berlin reports the Brandenburg Gate statue of a goddess driving a four horse chariot, toppled and melted as scrap by East Berlin. East officials hope to cast a duplicate but cite lack of funds. Western experts doubt restoration while the gate remains divided.
Mile Danfray, a young American social figure, declares husbands should not be afraid to slap wives when needed during a Paris fashion goodwill tour. She notes French men as better lovers and humorously questions which women prefer, while praising American husbands as good providers.
A newly noted performance by a regional songstress draws listeners to hillside venues. Carol OShe ah ta oe eneeny showcases a blend of radio theology with traditional melodies, while Concies M4 provides reverberant accompaniment.
Raymond E. Reynolds, tied to embezzlement of veterans housing project funds, is jailed in Los Angeles on 300000 bail awaiting extradition hearings. He appeared under the alias James A. Conway, with charges including embezzlement of corporate funds and conspiracy to cheat. Authorities say he faces Pittsburgh and Chicago indictments totaling about 306000.
Richard Southall and son Richy ard Southall Jr of Baldwin were in Unldwire last Friday after a fire at Signa Pht Epstion house. The Beta Alpha chapter held a banquet at the Cine tmbral with many alumni including Prof. dan Sitocn Mrs Lilian Bolder and Thomas A. Evans. Mrs Evins and Miss Mina May New attended from Topeka and Wichita relatives joined the event.
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