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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1948
Page
4
The remark suggests that any win in Rankin's district, where no decisive success has occurred yet, would seem meaningful but merely surface level. A follower or runner up could quickly assume the label of the "worst reactionary" despite the apparent gain.
In a sweeping analysis the author weighs China’s crisis as Maoist forces close on Nanking and the Yangtse. He cites Dr Chen Li fu proposing economic reform to back a southern consolidation and halt the Reds, arguing US aid cannot substitute China’s own burden. Chen reportedly submitted the plan to the government, awaiting reaction.
A dense scan of radio scheduling for Friday and Saturday with program times, show names, and station identifiers across KMBC WREN WDAF KMBC WARE and others. Includes the Lone Ranger FBI and News segments, sports scores, weather, and late-night theater with multiple network and local spots. The page also advertises a Book Nook rental library and invites readers to browse.
The 36 apartment Sunnyside project at Nineteenth and Louisiana, financed by FPHA at 90000 with city ground purchase of 5500, will be scrapped when the housing emergency ends. FPHA has collected 5190.28 rent in 16 months, city 3109, operating expenses 7460.27, and 1950 in water department charges. The emergency is not expected to end soon. Eskimos used skin boats for famine meals.
In Oregon voters approved a broad welfare extension offering fifty dollar pensions to the aged, but analyses show a nine million dollar monthly cost. Bond companies pulled their bids on state bonds, warning the plan could bankrupt the state and ruin investor confidence. The episode highlights a debate over immediate costs versus long term fiscal reckoning in federal spending.
A report claims President Truman considered a direct conference with Premier Stalin in Moscow but no move followed. The Vinson incident earlier exposed diplomatic hurdles that would accompany such a visit, reducing the likelihood any official would travel to Moscow to discuss UN matters.
Impulsive wets circulating in Kansas advocate rapid open liquor moves without awaiting legislative action. Cautious wets would be sidelined, risking stricter controls later if enthusiasm provokes strong reactions. Lawmakers and enforcement groups will watch the period before the new laws, shaping effective liquor control.
Mrs. Roosevelt calls Rep John Rankin Mississippi the worst reactionary in Congress. Critics from both parties urge change, but as argued, barrages seldom alter a representative's job. Rankin earns political sustenance from his constituents who hold the final say.
Admiral Ernest J. King revises earlier statements criticizing Admirals Kimmel and Short after Pearl Harbor. The reassessment suggests haste to blame lower ranks while higher officials evade accountability. The Pearl Harbor question remains politically sensitive as King questions prior harsh judgments.
General De Gaulle's Rally of the French People won about 40 percent of council seats, toppling the previously dominant Communists who lost three quarters of their seats. The advisory council's power is limited, but De Gaulle seeks dissolution of the assembly and a new general vote to shape the government. A rightward drift fuels distrust among some, while the anti Communist vote could empower a strong party to curb them.
After a debate on KAYS about federal aid to education, Senator Clyde M. Reed urged equalization between states to guarantee a minimum education level while preserving state control. He avoided details on how federal funds would be used, leaving a broader question about applying the principle to other federal programs.
A Downs News quotation notes that wisdom is not earned by asking hard questions, contrasting adult restraint with childlike curiosity and implying thoughtful inquiry matters more than mere challenge.
The article notes that voting behavior will shape who complains about results and mentions hunting season dates with animal limits but no hunter cap. It also reports a bootlegger directing his operation from jail and another shock from a dry cell.
Villagers announce a commemorative wall slab at the Eldridge house marking sites tied to the old Free State era in Lawrence. A Knox of social events includes Mr and Mrs McCall hosting a wedding supper and the upcoming marriage of Maude Hornby to Harold Chamney at the Hornby home.
Twenty five years ago Marjorie Louise Smith celebrated her seventh birthday with a Saturday afternoon party for thirty boys and girls. Wands Mercer and Bernice Hunter read aloud while Marjorie sang. Invitations were issued for a tea in honor of Mrs J Kelley hosted by Mrs F P O Brien and Prof Warren Neumann. Isabel Gibb left for Atlanta to serve as local executive of Camp Firework. Coy Patterson of Kansas City visited with R G Patterson and H K Ainsworth family members returned home after a week in Kansas City.
Fort forty years ago six granite stones and a wall slab were set in Lawrence as markers of historic interest. The stones mark Hodder's front yard at J115 and note the era and local significance in the community.
A commemorative program marks the Santa Fe trail on Tuesday from Independence through Kansas Colorado to Santa Fe. At Enterprise School District 18 at 8 p.m. a plaque donated by Blevins Davis will be unveiled on a yard pole. Claude E. Terrell will unveil. Prof. George L. Anderson will give dedication. Liberty Memorial High School band plays. relics display ends. Souvenir cards, light refreshments, and car listening via microphone and loudspeakers. Sponsored by American Pioneer Trails assoc and a Kansas City PTA council.
Premier Themistokles Sophoulis handed in his coalition cabinet resignation to King Paul after pressure from Venizelos. Tsaldaris, leader of the Populist party, to be summoned to discuss forming a new government as the king negotiates the cabinet crisis and the largest party leads in parliamentary steps.
A weather note reports light rain and snow across many regions with clear skies on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Snow covered Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska and Iowa while light rain fell in eastern Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas with forecasts for more across the Midwest and Southwest. Miami posted 80 as the nation’s top mark yesterday.
Kansas State college will enter a team in the collegiate crop judging contest at the 26th International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago from November 27 to December 4. Coach Prof. J. W. Zahniley announced the team includes James E. Barr Wichita Mat J. Friesen Lehigh Milton W. Thomas Medicine Lodge James a Wood Clifton and Roy Doyen.
Chickasha Oklahoma November 12 Senator Tom Jelks a state lawmaker and attorney filed a $25 000 libel suit against Rev W C Miller pastor of the First Baptist church alleging he slandered and libeled him in a sermon broadcast on KWCO radio Jelks seeks 5 000 in damages to his business 20 000 to his reputation and private citizen status The senator had sponsored a repeal of Oklahoma liquor laws but the measure failed and he plans to push anew after Kansases repeal of prohibition
New York Nov 12 The generalissimo Francisco Franco desires a $200,000,000 United States loan to modernize Spain's industry and transport. He told C J Sulzberger of the New York Times that improving Spain US relations is important. Franco warned that Russia could threaten peace and said only a war win for Russia must be prevented. He suggested joining an anti Soviet alliance to deter aggression.
The Vatican announced that Pope Pius XII congratulated President Truman on his election victory. Truman replied that he seeks divine guidance in the quest for peace. The Pope expressed hope the President’s work would be crowned by peace and prosperity and offered prayers for the President’s family.
A new Christian church valued at 100000 will be dedicated Sunday afternoon in Tola Kansas replacing the structure destroyed by fire on December 26 1943. The congregation has met in a Lola school building since the blaze.
Puzzle clues list including Hand covering and Cushions. seeks matching words. Entries include High priest One Mimic Permit Selfcomb popular form movie Scottish river Wiping cloths Caught Horse Lily-like plant prefix Toward Note of scale Mountain pass.
A reader guide outlines advantages of informal buffet service. It notes it is friendly and relaxing, requires fewer courses, no servants, easier cleanup, and can host more guests. It covers food prep, table layout, napkin use, carving duties, and when to choose buffet versus formal service.
A reader asks if a niece can have her aunt as matron of honor despite three other aunts in the party. Advice says it is her choice to decide, to avoid hurting feelings, and no rule requires a specific relative. Another reader inquires about ushers guiding guests at a church wedding. Guidance: ushers line up at the left of the entrance, offer right arms to women with escorts, and assist men or solo guests to seats accordingly.
Paris reports say Russia and western powers oppose airing the delicate Berlin deadlay in the United Nations General Assembly. Argentine Foreign Minister Juan A. Bramagta, November president of the Security Council, asked UN Secretary General Trygve Lie to intervene in the Berlin case. Also notes historic rule that whales stranded on English and Scottish shores belong to the crown.
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