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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1950
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas October 17 1950 subscription rates in advance listed as 10.28 dollars. The notice appears with Associated Press copyright and office address at 722 Massachusetts. Includes membership in AP and Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Gurveys of the political situation in Kansas indicate high prospects for Republican success at the gaming election. But any action on the assumption it’s in the bag will give the minority party a better chance. There will be no Republican walkaway unless they vote and register their convictions on the ballots. Lawrence has seen government turned over by neglect to vote, and it could happen again through voter apathy.
Live Communities notes the Vinland Grange placing first in a Kansas state wide community service contest. Overbrook club women recently won a national prize for community improvement. The Vinland Grange may be considered for national honors, proving small towns show progress and initiative.
The article discusses potential Red Army moves including using prisoners of war in Korea. It notes the risk of detaching prisoners to Manchuria drawing China into the UN conflict and the strategic considerations of communist leaders amid guerrilla warfare prospects. Prisoner handling and cross-border implications are outlined.
The Star notes Kansas City remains cow country as the American Royal show runs. Out at the range end of cattle country the cow town traditionally features a railroad with loading yards.
In a Kansas City Chicago trade exposition the graphic arts and sirloin room mingled with images of beef production. The display, located in a large exposition building at the stockyards corner, contrasted cow towns with modern processing and distribution, showing meals amid saddles and spurs as tastes and industries converge.
The piece critiques East German elections as a Soviet dominated show with a single ticket and non secret ballots, likening it to cattle guidance. It cites John S. Knight on Taft and the Ohio senatorial race, notes upcoming steel wage increases tied to new price control law, and discusses possible troop shifts from Korea to Europe after Korean unification.
John Jay Jako ky, dean of the school of engineering and archi tecture, authored the new book Exploring Geophysics and holds more than 100 patents. Mayor C. B. Russell and eight Lawrence citizens travel to Chicago to discuss a Santa Fe and Union Pacific rail link via Kaw Valley facilities. Dr and Mrs E M Owen depart for a week trip visiting relatives in Indiana and Missouri. Dean and Mrs Frederick J Moreau relocate within Lawrence from 1946 to 1942 Louisiana Street.
The new home of the Kansas Electric Power company at 7 Usestts Street will officially be open to the public from 7 to 11 o clock Monday evening. The Aggies won 14 to 7 over K U today. At a Pythian Sisters meeting Wednesday night Mrs Minnie Liggett was appointed a Bemis to the state convention. The Midland Rural club met Thursday with Mrs W R Adams. Mrs F B Dodds entertained at dinner in honor of her mother Mrs J C Dodds 88th birthday. Covers were laid for Mrs Dodds Mrs A L Taylor Mrs Emma Eberhart Mrs W S Clawson Miss Gladys Pierce Mrs F B Dodds and Misses Ethelman and Hazel Dodds. Mrs R S Tait and her sister Mrs M M Rummell of Kinsley spent the day in Topeka.
Forty years ago Miss Tillie Nesbitt and Charles Traynor wed in a Wednesday evening ceremony conducted by Rev. Holyfield. Mrs. Henry Moore hosted the Miercoles club, with Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Fitch planning a thimble party. Mildred Robgon held a birthday party for 24 children. Miss Maude Hill returned home to Blue Jacket Oklahoma after visiting Miss Agnes Woodward. A barn project was noted as the largest in the area.
Douglas County completes the R. C. Johnson goat ranch now tenanted by J. A. Shields. Contractor Art Van Gunter of Eudora led a crew of ten to twelve men through August and September. The structure runs 164 feet in length. Six waste paper baskets, a joint gift of the Civic League and Mrs. A. Henley, are being placed over town today by Councilman Broeker.
Topeka October 17 Kansas railroads request for reduced freight rates on in state petroleum products was rejected by the Kansas Corporation Commission. The panel said the railroads failed to prove lower rates were needed to compete with trucking. Mexico City October 17 El Universal workers won a 10 percent raise and a new two year contract after a 6 hour strike. About 500 employees returned to work last night.
A fragment contemplates pursuit and virtue, posing a terse question about direction and integrity. The lines evoke a questing speaker urging steadfast stance and clear purpose amid doubt and confusion.
A Haskell Institute student thanks the Chamber of Commerce and supporters for a successful Haskell day. The note praises the hard work and goodwill shown, saying appreciation is hard to express and the event fostered better understanding between Lawrence residents and Haskell students.
War era stigma drives rebranded agencies as in prior conflict. Errett Scrivner lists NPA National Planning Authority, DPS Director Price Stabilization, ESA Economic Stabilization Act, SB Wage Stabilization Board, with USA remaining United States of America. Additional agencies promised later.
Los Angeles mayor Fletcher Bowron and his collie Laddie led celebrities and pets greeting delegates at the national convention of the American Humane Association. The welcoming line featured Roy Rogers on Trigger, Chill Wills with a mule, Smiley Burnett and Ringeye, Diana Lynn with Bonzo the chimp, Lassie and Flame with trainer Gary Gray, Mabel Starks with tigers, Melvin Koontz with a black leopard named Dynamite.
Discussion in Washington centers on whether Europe or Asia requires quicker defense priority. Churchill warns against overcommitting to Asia as Europe’s danger remains acute. Truman and MacArthur aim to shift American strength to Western Europe after Korea, arguing a European crisis would draw in the Western world and impact U.S. soil. Analysts say Asia is a longer, slower threat.
John J. Conard surveys European attitudes toward a rearmed Germany amid French objections. Paris residents voice deep mistrust of German intentions, fearing renewed conflict, while some support integrating German forces for defense. The piece also notes Moroccan visit splendor, German militarist aims, and light trade of dollars in Paris as Europe contends with Cold War pressures.
A cinema star described as a newer set talent appears in Montgomery film circles. The piece lists a series of clues and terms including Vengrate Wrinkle and Brailien, hinting at roles, trivia, and industry jargon tied to the performer and the film collection.
Puzzle clues list with mixed terms and missing formatting suggesting a crossword style fill. The items include chemical element tellurium and words like gait, abound, ne ar, censure, continued, weapon, Haiti, party, digits, feet, toward, and common names. The fragment hints at a completed grid or word associations.
A detailed listing of radio programs across KMBC WDAF WREN KCMO and other outlets for Tuesday and Wednesday October 17 18 featuring newscasts dramas comedies dramas talent shows serials and public matters with times from 6 am to 10 pm including The Lone Ranger Mr Chameleon Father and Son and Beulah plus The Stars Ring and You Bet Your Life among others.
A summary of diverse European affairs notes a 10 percent premium over government quotes on up coat collars and foreign exchange, a French national lottery drawing thousands of winners with one jackpot at 912000 dollars last week, and a moved street names debate in a communist village vetoed by state authorities. The Paris auto show hosts 1000 exhibitors, 180 motorcycle makes, 800 accessory brands, and highlights the Tatraplan by Tatra. Also, 14 crewmen perish when the Ta Hua sinks off Formosa, leaving 7 survivors.
H. W. Stowits offers an easy to use antifungal remedy for athletes foot hand itch and ring worm with no grease or stain and a money back guarantee sold at 847 Mass St Rexal Drug Store.
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