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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1952
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal World credit line lists UsF1 by W. C. Samco with dates and publishing details. Mentions World Company and Daily Except Sunday Corp Sacons, with editor names and a note about local Jews republication rights. The piece also references AP dispatches and a 1932 November 11 date.
The piece reflects on the 1918 armistice as a moment that paused war, contrasts with later conflicts, and warns of ongoing dangers of power-seeking governments. It notes Wedemeyer’s suppressed report on Korea, CIO leadership questions after Philip Murray’s death, and rising global unrest from Africa to Cold War politics.
Miss Leona Baumgartner wed Nathaniel M. Elias in New York City on Saturday. Local society notes report dinners honoring Capt. and Mrs. Neal M. Wherry en route to Washington. Births announced for Harry Kurtz’s family and Claude Landsiedel’s. School finances issue at Eudora looms without federal aid. Local residents travel, study cast lists for Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Pinafore, and community rosters include students, teachers, and club announcements. The compiled items mix marriages, births, travel, school funding, and social events with religious and civic notices.
The piece criticizes tax cuts proposals tied to war costs, arguing sources must cover rising Korean War expenses and inflation. It cites Kansas municipal budgets showing per capita costs across city classes, counties, and schools, noting general upward tax trends with specific budget shifts for 1952 and 1953. It ends with a quip about a preacher buying a second-hand car.
A garbled note or cartoon caption hints at praise demotivating workers and a shift in morale as criticism fades. It mentions flies and a person named Mothar inviting someone’s arrival, reflecting an unclear public notice or comic strip caption.
A jagged line mentions getting ready for someone named Angus and Pepe. It references sending something to T1015 and hints at meals. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
Arthur Edson outlines the Democrat setback after Eisenhower's landslide, noting Stevenson remains party head but faces a long rebuild. Republicans enjoy a rosy outlook with presidency, Senate, House, and 30 governors, yet must avoid complacency as the 1934 midterms loom and party realignment pressure grows.
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder announced St Louis will be the headquarters for a three state area covering Arkansas Kansas and Missouri. A district commissioner will lead the new Internal Revenue setup with offices in the federal building. Four directors will replace collectors in Little Rock Wichita St Louis and Kansas City. Names will be announced before November 18 as part of a nationwide IRS reorganization into 16 districts with civil service appointed directors.
A secular biography recounts Mary Lockwood leaving England for Mormon Utah in 1861 62. Her trek across the Great Plains ends in hardship including mountain fever and polygamy. The narrative, written by her daughter, portrays faiths and privations shaping pioneer life in Dixie Land with songs games and limited goods.
Albert Henry Lueders of Germany, foreign secretary for Hilfswerk, will address Douglas County workers at 2 p m Wednesday in the Municipal Building. He explains CROP relief work for 11 million European refugees and the drive to raise 2400 dollars for dried milk shipments November 17 to 24.
A compact puzzle style item listing clues across numbers and definitions. It includes references to comedians, phrases, and wordplay prompts such as common crosswords style hints for various letters and terms. The reader sees hints like Kiltrie GHeisa and Marjorie Main as partial names to fit into the grid.
An extended radio programming list outlines daily segments across stations WDAF WREN KMBC and others. It covers music talk news dramas comedies sports and kid shows with times from morning to late evening and includes several named programs and hosts.
November 14 schedule lists shows at Circle Theater and West Pocket Theater. Evening 9:00 program features Two for Money followed by a 1:30 invitation playhouse showing.
Radio lineup for Wednesday November 12 lists program blocks from 1:00 to 9:50 with a mix of Masterworks from France Jazz Concert Candlelight Symphony Hall and Starlight Symphony, including Sports news and Jeffersonian Heritage features. Notable names include Jim previews and Merle Harmon.
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