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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1950
Page
4
Britain eyes sector wide takeover as 92 companies move under a seven member board with aims to maintain efficiency and attract experts from capitalist runs. Attlee signals elections soon after nationalization marks, while observers weigh impacts on capitalism versus socialism and public sentiment. Vehicle crash kills Hicks. Lenna W. Brown notes.
Lawrence Daily Journal World masthead shows ownership by The World Company with executives and address at 722 Massachusetts Street Lewes, Kansas. The page dated Wednesday October 11 1950 lists subscription terms and associations, noting the paper is a member of the Associated Press.
The observance of Haskell Day honors Haskell Institute for its long actioned role in Indian education. Alumni have become teachers and leaders, and Lawrence residents praise the students' courteous behavior, highlighting the school’s community impact and staff dedication.
A proposed constitutional change would make Arkansas a completely dry state. About half the counties are already dry under local option laws, while the rest remain wet. The Daily Oklahoman notes fierce debate with references to Oklahoma as a cautionary example and mentions Fort Smith, Muskogee, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City as focal points in the campaign against or for prohibition.
Former New York mayor and diplomat O Dwyer returned from Mexico City to apologize publicly for accusing the police graft probe of a witch hunt. He softened the earlier remark as he resumed his ambassadorial duties.
The Tola Register cites the saying there are no delinquent children, only delinquent parents, noting its failure to solve delinquency. The Christian Science Monitor advocates strengthening children and weakening harmful community forces, while recognizing non parental factors. Also: Kansas September tax receipts fell five million dollars from last year, nine months down about 314 million, with taxes raised to offset the gap. Western Germany saw police clamp down on violence, a Vienna strike failed, but troublemakers persist.
Old Home Town notes a wedding as Pearl Lucille Houk becomes Mrs Elmer Dale Sehneider at Stull Evangelical church with attendants Alma Harrell and Duane Kraft. Also reports Mrs Lillie Kenberry and Rev Dave Heckman wed at the Mowder home, a yes shower for Mrs Harold E Alexander, and safety campaign drivers named. Alice Amyx marries Carl Beecrepedee Amyx in San Diego.
Twenty five years ago the wedding of Miss Marie Hollirth and Lawrence Kennedy occurred at the bride’s parents’ home, with Miss Norma Keys and Floyd Fink as attendants and Ruth Hemphill serving as bearer. Emily Ferris traveled to Dallas to assist in the Fitter Families contest at the Texas State Fair. Mrs J D Parrish will preside to the members of the Revival.
The fragmented clipping mentions Baker starting practice after an event with Kansas University, Col. J N Harshberger a noted auctioneer, Mrs. F M Loomas returning from Kansas City, Victor Walling heading home to Cannanea Mexico, and a campaign meeting in Lone Star county with A. C. and State Senator J L Brady cited as candidates.
H. E. Don Carlos, candidate for the legislature from the district, will make speeches. The appeal heard line from Jonah 2 2 is cited.
The piece contrasts public focus on divorce with praise for enduring marriages. It recalls “The Believer” and the judge’s wife, noting how faithfulness, mutual care, and shared memory sustain couples through hardship. It argues such marriages underpin civilization and future stability.
Britain's socialist government fixes February 18 to take over iron and steel alongside coal, forming a keystone of the nationalization program. The move signals a major test of postwar economic policy as Conservatives led by Winston Churchill vow to resist and revert to private enterprise if returned to power. Allies watch closely amid a world crisis and shared defense interests.
Letter to the Journal-World argues education under materialist culture harms spiritual understanding. It critiques dramatic teaching, egoism, and propaganda, urging a shift to genuine reasoning and responsibility. The writer ends noting Mr. Truman is where he is today.
Russell Kansas October 11 Dale Wilson Hicks 19 Perry Oklahoma recently discharged from the air force found work with a Great Bend Pine Line company. On his first day of work Monday a truck he rode in overturned injuring five other men in the vicinity near Russell.
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Wichita October 11 Miss Dixine Holeman of Fredonia won a statewide waitress hospitality contest at the Kansas Restaurant association convention with 11 other district entrants. Miss Bernice Adams Manhattan took second and Mrs Billie Arnold Emporia third.
Eudora residents and visitors are listed in a roundup of weekend calls and visits. Families including Dawley, Lothholz, Grimes, Meyers, Roberta, Simson, Miller, Chance, Lepper, and Neis are mentioned with kinfolk in Eudora, Bonner Springs, Lawrence, and Kansas City. Local teachers and jurors for Douglas County are noted, with a reading conference in Topeka and juror selections announced.
Radio listings show a dense schedule across stations WDAF KMBC KCMO WREN WDEN and KFKU for October 11 and 12. Programs include news castes, drama Beulah Life Can Be Beautiful Ordinary serials and various musical programs with multiple hosts and time slots. The fragment outlines specific show titles hosts and times across stations with a mix of newcasts adventures and musical hour blocks.
Harris and two children visit Oscar Brownlee in Fairview while Mrs Ralston attends the Fairview Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service. The Pingrys attend the Westphalia high school reunion in Baldwin. Had family weekend in Salina. Eudora Legion auxiliary hosted by Mrs Gerstenberger with plans for Christmas veteran activities and an all day work meeting in November. George Bartz family visit Welleville. Alice Walters to host Salem Evangelical United Brethren Women’s Society of World Service in October.
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