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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1950
Page
4
The Lawrence Daily Journal World lists a member audit by the Audit Bureau of Circulations dated Saturday October 14 1950. The notice reflects ABC affiliation and a periodic verification activity for the publication.
The American fleet has pressured toward Manchuria as bombardment of eastern Korean cities signals a forthcoming operation. Analysts and the public await clear plans, while North Koreans suspect a new phase in the broader campaign to eject red forces. The Iola Register notes socialist theory versus practice, arguing that the proposed changes merely replace one boss with another and shift power to politicians.
The article notes a Soviet campaign in the United Nations to recover ground lost by communist armies in Korea. It reports surprise at Russians partial agreement with Western proposals on the Far East, but indicates approval is conditional and changes little in their oppositional stance. The piece emphasizes repeated patterns in Soviet behavior at U.N. proceedings.
The piece notes a high relief burden amid strong employment, with many states reporting increased numbers living on relief. Judge Panken of New York’s domestic relations court warns the relief system erodes work ethic, promotes cynicism, petty chiseling, and immoral behavior, and blurs lines between genuine need and paid vacation at public expense.
W C Markham funds annual lectures in Baker University and Baldwin. Grove Patterson, Toledo Blade editor, speaks on society progress, tolerance, and peace through strength. Baldwin Ledger reprints sharp observations and political cautions, plus autumn Kansas scenery and local industry quips. Arn. governor choice noted as unspecified.
The British socialist government advances its steel nationalization plans backed by a party where doctrine dominates. The move proceeds with determination despite imperfect consensus and ongoing political maneuvering.
More than 50 representatives of the Standard Life Association attended meetings today to celebrate the company’s golden anniversary. Gove H. Ratner plans campaign talks in Douglas County for reelection. Misa Maude Landis, retiring hospital superintendent, lists a West Hills six room home formerly occupied by Prof. Rosemary Ketcham. Margaret Ramage and Laurence Barben wed in Kansas City. Barbara Rae Stockert’s fourth birthday party was held in Saz y afternoon with several children in attendance. Herman Smith and family announce marriage of daughter Margaret to Earl Johnson of Lawrence.
Twenty five years ago L Mead denied a loan to a student. this week a series of films plays, including The Unholy Three with Lon Chaney and Star actors Tom Mix and Richard Talmadge. Guests mentioned include Miss Underwood and Miss Mildred Smith as attendees with Helen Harabberner noted.
Forty years ago Mrs F M Benedict entertained the Wednesday after open Paplb eate Whist club this week at home. Mrs eae A Green entertained the Leeneetree toastheast of town with a dinner at Boon and
Guests of the quilting society were Mrs Herriot and Mrs J M Guthrie Mrs Henry Brown elected president to fill out the unexpired term May and Edna assisted the hostess The wedding of Eugenia Winship and Howard Parker occurred yesterday afternoon Mr and Mrs C W Winship The Windmill grocery advertises three cans of vegetables for a quarter including corn tomatoes beans milk kraut pumpkin or peas A ten pound boy was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs W R Evans of West Henry Street Mr and Mrs H G Van Neste attended the stock show in Kansas City today
Topeka report notes June Wol ford, once near Iola Kansas, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and fined $500 after pleading guilty in federal court to retailing liquor without a federal license. The item also recalls Etienne de Bourgmont as the first European reported to visit Kansas City in 1712.
Prudential story marks 75th anniversary with travel reminiscences from Quebec to California and Canada to British Columbia. Also reviewed are typography guides by William Longyear detailing typefaces and alphabets, plus Harper’s Magazine’s centennial milestone and evolving typography in ads with a hint of a 1954 centennial.
A reflection on fear and courage in battle noting that true fearlessness is rare. It cites C. E. Montague, a WWI figure who loved danger yet cared for a friend, illustrating that everyday heroism in Korea mirrors ordinary soldiers whose bravery does not rely on fearlessness alone.
Topeka Kan Oct 14 U Dr Hugh Hope a veteran Kansas political figure and former member of the state board of health was sentenced to a year and a day in prison and fined 8000 for narcotics violations Federal Judge Arthur J Mel let the sentence and fine stand after denying a late plea for probation for the Hunter Kan physician
Washington dispatch reports Wake Island now managed by the Civil Aeronautics Administration after a Navy and Interior department inquiry. The CAA oversees a rebuilt 7000 foot air strip, a radio teletype hookup planned for a Truman-MacArthur meeting, and Brigadier General Devereux coordinates a Republican congressional bid in Maryland.
Pauline Blair of Marysville has been appointed acting secretary of the Kansas highway commission in Topeka. She succeeds Myron George of Altamont, who left to run as a Republican candidate for congress after the death of Rep. Herbert A. Meyer. Blair, longtime secretary to the director, will hold the post until a full-time official is chosen.
A dense schedule listing October weekend radio programs across KMBC WREN WDAF KCMO KUMO and others. Includes news music drama comedy and talk slots with hosts actors and show names such as Cisco Kid Joe DiMaggio Judy Canova Tex Williams and Jackie Robinson among many.
WDAF channel list details a full day of programs from 12:45 Navy Football to 10:50 The Women Wrestle across Sunday and Monday October 18, including sports, variety shows, dramas, news, and serials. Named programs include Gene Autry Philco Playhouse Theatre, Hopalong Cassidy, Fred Waring, Garroway at Large, Howdy Doody, Arthur Godfrey, and Telenews with multiple time slots and film shorts.
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