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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
4
Local newspaper masthead reads Daily Except Sunday Managing Editor Dovey Saons Publisher awreece Kestas and AP staff. Identifies Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations participation. Date November 30 1950 listed.
A summary of cautious, anxious views on global tensions and the risk of war. Time magazine notes fear in Americans, while General Bradley warns US strength is limited after Korea. Newsweek cites a headlong clash with allies, and The Times decries indecision. Analysts urge decisive, right choices amid gloom.
A United Nations report quotes China’s envoy at the UN denying official Chinese involvement in Korea. He claims volunteers from China acted to aid Korea, arguing they feared their country’s invasion by Americans and saw Koreans as neighbors.
A kritical report questions Envoy Wu's claim that Chinese Communist fighters entered Korea, arguing the assertion remains a Big Lie. The text warns that repeating the claim on record could mislead future generations unfamiliar with the facts.
In a publicized cable, General MacArthur denies predicting a Christmas homecoming in Korea and rebukes exaggerated remarks by subordinates. The piece recalls Pershing era boasts of “hell, heaven or Hoboken, by Christmas” and notes the Korean conflict remains unresolved with headlines of peace rumors fading. The Michigan governorship fight may extend to court rulings as certification delays persist and October-to-November outcomes are reassessed.
Captain Galen A. Gorrill of Company H, 137th Infantry, Kansas National Guard, ordered to report to the staff and command school at Fort Leavenworth for instruction next week. Miss Vena Flory of Lone Star set to appear in 1939 40 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges as she earns her A B from McPherson College in June. Virginia Stephenson hosted a bridge party in honor of Helen Sauders of Wichita with a guest list including Catharine Brown, Jennie Adams, Jean Boardman, Susie Wilkerson, Mlle Leibbrand, Virginia Carter, Margaret Harwood, Margaret Kreider, Louise Poison, Cara Black, Pauline Rankin, Virginia Fritz, and Mira Jean Sluss. Miss Katherine Heck Meda Gae Litton and Freda Lee Randell to attend the Verdder McComas wedding in Kansas City tonight.
Twenty five years ago report states $400 in goods were stolen from Ober’s front showcase last night. Mr. and Mrs. George Rigsby observed the thieves and raised alarms, but the culprits escaped before police arrival. Lt. and Mrs. H J Carey announce the birth of a son at Fort Leavenworth named Hugh Boyd.
A Fort Smith Arkansas double wedding joins Miss Marie McClanahan and Miss Ethel McClanahan of Lawrence with W A Weber of Kansas City and John Martin of Dublin Texas. In other local notes Elmer Myers of Vinland visited Kansas City while Mrs C W Sparr plans a Juda Wisconsin trip. John Houk went to Eudora. Trinity Episcopal vestry elected officers F M Perkins senior warden L E Sayre junior warden C C Seewir treasurer and J E Baodin secretary.
Register Janes Reston of the New York Times cites a disturbing trend in Washington debates on the China crisis. Decisions seem based on what officials think the American people will accept rather than on facts. The piece notes leaders assume public acceptance of wrong actions and calls for transparent explanations to secure public support.
A reader decries replacing Christ with an X in Christmas decorations along Massachusetts Street. She argues the holiday honors Jesus, noting it is his birthday and saying without Christ it is only a holiday. The letter laments space excuses and urges restoring the full name, signed Miss Julia Reine.
New Delhi reports Jawaharlal Nehru has requested all ministries address him as Shri Nehru rather than Pandit Nehru. The prime minister seeks a consistent respectful form, with Shri meaning mister and Pandit meaning scholar, under constitutional guidelines.
A local Midwest school voted to ban smoking, reflecting changing attitudes toward health and youth behavior. The move aims to reduce exposure and model safer choices for students amid broader social shifts.
Dawitt Mackenzie analyzes Western powers seek a peaceful path amid Korean tensions. Bevin and U N officials weigh China's stance and Moscow's role, considering risks of a broader conflict and possible European distraction from Asia. Moscow's aim appears to be strong leverage in a global showdown.
In Cleveland on November 30 19 leaders of the Infant National Council of Churches and others endorsed Secretary of State Achesons foreign policy speech delivered via radio from Washington due to the Korean crisis. The event included a reception for Lyndon friends and various local social updates and notices from Baldwin and nearby communities including health and education remarks.
Russell Pearson son of George and Hendrickson born Birmingham November first in El Monte California died aged 34. He married Etta Brown of OsKaboos Texas August 31 and lived in California and Kansas later in El Monte. Surviving wife two daughters his mother and three brothers two sisters and four grandchildren. Buried in Scotts Cemetery near Plymouth.
A fragment recalls a Thanksgiving day event marking the anniversary of Mr and Mrs AL UosSiitn, tied to a wedding between siblings and a festive dinner. The unreadable text suggests a church or family gathering with a formal toast.
An extended schedule lists EMBO nineteen programs on WREN WDAF KMBC WKEN KCMO WOAF WDAF WREN and others for Thursday Nov 30 and Friday Dec 1, featuring news shows music blocks and dramatic readings with hosts Beulah Allen Franklin Arthur Godfrey Bing Crosby and Spade Murphy among numerous program titles and time slots across stations KMBC KMNC WDAF WKEN KSILC KCI MO.
A filled crossword style list with clues and answers across and down. Entries include definitions for truck type horizontal and vertical terms, various numbers, Greek and Hebrew letters, linguistic articles, chemical symbols, and common nouns. The puzzle weaves a broad mix of words and hints across categories.
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