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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
4
Lawrence Daily World issue dated Thursday October 19 1930. Published by The World Company Sonora President J W Muay office 721 Massachusetts Sivatt subscription rates listed per month and year. Includes publisher and staff details with Associated Press credit and circulation information.
An ironic sketch praises a government scheme to buy and ruin surplus potatoes by spraying dye and returning them to the ground. It contrasts this “progress” with the stubborn wish of some people for more food while tracing a patriotic defense of the U S Constitution and the enduring republic through its early history and ongoing promise of freedom.
Two more American minesweepers have been sunk near Korea while clearing hidden mines. Reports indicate minefields around Korea exceed WWII scales, with many mines Russian in origin and Soviet subs sighted offshore. Navy action aims to keep supply routes open for reinforcements and munitions amid tense diplomacy.
The text notes Cornwallis surrendered 7,000 troops at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, marking a turning point in the American Revolution. It recalls Cornwallis’s southern advances, eventual loss of his positions, and the trap set by Washington and the French, plus the early postwar debate over a national government under the Articles of Confederation.
The Wall Street Journal rejects the claim America now faces its gravest peril. It recalls past dangers from Communist influence and political pressure, noting courts resisted subservience to the executive, and argues the country is better prepared today. Kansas economy and city government issues are touched, including Great Bend firing a city manager. The piece also critiques a presidential address and a familiar football alibi in local commentary.
Old Home Town Nebraska defeated Kansas 53 to 2 today on the Jayhawker field. L B Read Jr advised to serve as chairman of the Iglas County Willkie War Veterans committee. Migs Birdean Milex entertained Fant evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ellis T Johnston with a wedding shower for Miss Gladys Shaw to be married November 10. Byron Phyllis and Morris Springer entertained a group of friends with a marshmallow feast last evening in their backyard. The guests included Sonny Underwood Mendle Williams Meredith Underwood Bruce Boardman Jack Brand Beverly Brand Judith Marshall Mary Underwood Mary Leu Cochran Alex Cothran Mary Ann Evans Janice Lee Emick Velma Lee Wiley.
Twenty five years ago Mr and Mrs Henry Schehrer hosted a dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Albert Simon Miss Hazel Charles Mrs Mary Norris and Mr and Mrs James Norris and family. Mrs E B Dicker will host a family dinner tonight for Mrs Linton Asher visiting her mother. W M Duty returned to Tonganoxie after visiting his father Dr A Duty. Fred Love and his wife went to Kansas City to spend the week with their daughter Mrs Norman Davidson. E C Meservey of Kansas City visited yester day to spend the day with aunt Mrs Paul R Brooke.
Forty years ago the Merchants Association entertained Republican editors at a five course Eldridge dinner. The regents debated a clinical department for the Kansas City School of Medicine and the AMA pressed for advanced coursework at Rosedale. The cornerstone of the county hospital was laid with county officials and clergy present.
Judge Clark's court found the operators guilty this morning for screening the Nelson-Wolgast fight films in defiance of authorities. Each defendant received a 145 dollar fine. The notice also reports social items including a Kappa Kappa Gamma initiation, a Kansas City birth of twins to Mrs. Knapp, and local gossip.
A commentary warns that intellectual drift ers who appear impartial may secretly oppose the American system. It cites Raymond Moley on textbooks that advocate market failure and socialism, urging scrutiny of higher education materials and professors to defend freedom of expression. A Maryland amusement center warning and a Hays man's planned Truman book are noted as contextual side items.
A review argues that Asia’s unrest stems from hatred of imperialism and fear of reimposition. It notes independence movements, Communist influence, and Washington’s push for equal ally status for Vietnam Laos and Cambodia under French Indochina. It warns against new colonialism while foreseeing imperialism as a spark in Asia’s struggle between democracy and communism.
Topeka officials expect to award contracts for the construction of an agronomy building wing at Kansas State College despite bids exceeding appropriations by 3710 dollars. State Architect Charles Marshall said bids opened yesterday totaled 58710, again at 655000 appropriated, and contracts may be awarded using alternates in the specifications.
Ray Teagarden of Lacygne is reelected master of the Kansas state grange for two years by delegates at the 78th conclave in Chanute. Chanute will host the 1951 convention with officers named from Larned, Ozarkie, Burlington, Edgerton and Garden City and ends today.
Topeka October 1907 The Kansas Corporation Commission expects to decide in a week or ten days on Southwestern Bell Telephone Company’s request to make permanent the first of two temporary rate increases. Attorney Lloyd Miller said without the $3,215,000 temporary boost from January 1949 the utility would show a $1,500,000 loss from January 1949 to July 1950. Revenue from this increase plus another $3,500,000 temporary hike placed in a surplus fund would insure repayment to customers if permanent rates prove lower. The second rate hike was not involved in yesterday’s hearing.
The Eighth Army announced 18 enlisted men and nine officers received Bronze Star Medals. Captain Melbourne C. Chandler of Kansas City earned one with a V for valor.
The list presents partial clues and garbled word fragments for a crossword style puzzle. Items include animal category carnivorous mammal Ester of acet acid Offensex Frozen wate Horse trains ring Fixed coll. French Islan Dispatchers Down B Icelandic legend Hessian rive Darling Promontory Highway at Transpose ab. Symbol for nickel Oriental measure Hammer hes Notion Was boros.
Kay a three year old zorrel mule from Pattensburg Missouri was named the champion mule at the American Royal livestock show. Reserve honors went to a yearling mare owned by Health and Davis brothers of Helena. Kay and Kit three year olds were named champion pair. Verne L Damon Sterling college professor and U S senate candidate was in Lawrence and Topeka meeting party members.
A commentary by Hal Cochean Raven warns drivers against speeding and running red lights amid a scrap drive. A confusing note about a 16 year old Ohio girl contrasts ages, claiming she posed seven as twenty, reflecting a regional misstatement or erroneous detail.
KMBC and WDAF and WREN broadcast schedule details for Thursday and Friday dates. The listings include news segments, sign offs, talk rounds, music blocks, and sports updates. Multiple stations feature editors and hosts like Edwin C, Elmer Di, Arthur Godfrey, Bing Crosby, Allen Franklin, and Charlie Boyer, with a mix of devotions, roundtables, and travel programs.
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