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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
4
A dated prose item notes that eyes of man are never satisfied with a proverb about desire. The snippet references the Audit Bureau of Circulation and mentions a cafe center for activity, with a publication date around November 24. The fragmentary text suggests a period newspaper card style.
Fragmented OCR text describes Thanksgiving customs and hardship, noting crowded gatherings, religious reflection, and harvest observances. It mentions societal strain, wartime fears, and calls for gratitude while acknowledging scarce resources and shifting traditions.
A long serving official in Kansas agriculture announces retirement in January. Mohler highlights farming as the board’s focus over politics, noting practical challenges like weather, varieties, and yields. He spent decades easing bad crop years and aiding farm recovery, guided by firsthand farming experience.
A historical note cites increasing crimes against women and children, linking the surge to rising liquor use. Experts argue alcohol fuels criminal behavior, referencing criminology theories and sports crime reports as supporting evidence. The piece critiques propaganda claiming alcohol access benefits youth, noting deteriorating behavior under its influence.
The Mukden court found Ward and his associates guilty, then chased them from the country. The incident reflects broader tensions between Western powers and communist influences, raising questions about international law and responses from the United States and allied states.
The statement notes that the Ward case action reinforces the idea that a hint from Moscow is noticed in Peiping, showing cross regional awareness of political signals. The remark emphasizes ongoing international perception and the persistence of diplomatic cues across continents.
The article argues freedom must be built, not imposed, noting UN aims of independence for Libya by 1952 and Somaliland by 1960. It contrasts Soviet claims of instant freedom with the slow, demanding path toward republics and responsible self-rule, referencing the Philippines and readiness to manage duties tied to liberty.
The Philippine constabulary battles the President Huhks after a disputed election. War’s aftermath left large quantities of weapons and ammunition hidden across principal islands. Rebels remain well armed and capable of causing trouble.
The Rand School Press in New York releases James T. Farrells Paris pamphlet debunking cultural terror claims. Farrell asserts U S protections for reading and expressing ideas, recounting his court wins against censorship and urging Europe to adopt stronger protections for speech rather than censorship.
A Stone Age speaker argues that once both sides master deadly bows and arrows, permanent peace will follow because no party will dare start a war. The remark appears in the Minneapolis Morning Tribune edition.
The states marked Thanksgiving Day after Congress urged a day to acknowledge Almighty God and the opportunity to establish a Constitution. George Washington named Thursday November 26, 1789 as a day of gratitude for these signals favors.
The Soviet Javestia front pages a claim that socialism and capitalism can coexist peacefully, attributing the view to Lenin and Stalin though both had rejected cooperation before. The piece discusses peaceful coexistence, cold war dynamics, and whether Moscow truly seeks peace or uses rhetoric to mask hostile aims.
Le compton residents announce the marriage of Oneta Helen Glenn to Henry E. Brown with families from Joplin and Columbia as out of town guests. Homecoming weekend events include visits from relatives and local observers across Kansas City, Parsons, Baldwin, and Lawrence. Local notes cover a bank watchman’s Thanksgiving reward, assessor card mailing ethics, and a mangled hand survivor’s recovery progress.
Twenty five years ago Lawrence enjoyed light snow flurries as junior high pupils took lead roles in Miss Cherry Blossom. Geneva White and Christine Rehie headlined with Billie Poe and Clement Evans McElhiney. A piano recital Saturday featured Jean and Loren Frink, Roberta Stewart, Claudine Reynolds, Peggy Kate Hope Lane, Helen Rice, Peggy Clayton, Alice Hosford, Bettie Wood, Mildred Ingham, Dorothy Walker, and Richard Scott. Mr and Mrs William Diedrich announce the birth of a daughter named Helen May.
Douglas County Farm Bureau reports slow mailings as Deal Six notes a drive ending November 17 yielded 364 new members, short of the 406 target. Mailed memberships bring the total to 371 with six from Eudora township and one from Kanwaka.
Tokyo announces the betrothal of a son of Higashi Hongan chief abbot Kocho Otani to Princess Takako, Emperor Hirohito's third daughter. The match links Japan's royal family with the Higashi Hongan sect, as the abbot is married to Hirohito's Empress’s sister.
Unemployment claims in the past week reach 94 at the Kansas State Employment Service center as outdoor work ends for winter. The report shows 51 continued Kansas claims, 17 new Kansas claims, 17 additional Kansas claims, and 6 continued plus 3 additional veteran claims, while 60 people were hired this week through the focal office.
Readable crossword-like clues yield a compact puzzle item suitable for a late edition brief. The grid references point to a themed word set including birds, clothing, measures, and directions with multiple historical terms. The list mixes common adjectives and archaic forms, suggesting a printed puzzle feature rather than a news event.
The New York metropolitan region faces its severest drought in years with more than 10 million residents at risk of water shortages. Reservoirs are down up to four percent due to light rainfall and rising demand from a growing population and industry. Water Commissioner Stephen J. Carney urges immediate reductions in consumption to avoid broader supply pressure.
Washington November 24 Amtorg the Soviet Russian trading agency was fined 310000 for failing to register as a foreign agent, but the fine was suspended. The government dropped indictments against six top officials charged with failure to register.
A fragmented broadcast schedule lists many stations and times for news and music programs. Names such as KCMO WREN KMBC KWEC and ACMO appear with noon to evening slots and varied show titles.
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