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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1950
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas subscription terms listed for local and mail delivery. Rates include one month at 31.00 and yearly advance at 10.40. Additional Douglas County options show varying durations and prices. Public notice in Lawrence with second class mailing under March 3 1879 act.
Two veteran figures, President Truman and Herbert Hoover, diverge on U S aid abroad with Truman urging expansive worldwide aid and Hoover warning against overreach. The discussion contrasts American generosity with self-reliance, noting European views of a government leaving citizens free to excel. The piece questions how to defeat Taft amid alleged underworld tactics and the impact on future governance.
Analysis notes Ohio campaigns show Taft leading in Republican HQ reports yet warns that pre election deception and smear campaigns complicate forecasts. Comparisons to Hoover era smear tactics suggest renewed, streamlined methods may influence the outcome beyond state lines.
The column surveys remarks on preventive war, warns it would harm normal life and progress, and notes American stance to win wars when started. It also touches on Soviet air incident apologies, liquor store counts in Kansas, Truman’s frictions, Korea outcomes, UN secretary Lie’s reelection and Moscow’s opposition.
Old Home Town announces Polls Pierson born this afternoon at Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Elmer A Pierson. Dr R A Schwegler, KU education dean and long time summer session director, will retire from administrative duties at term end. Mr and Mrs Charles Dele left for Chicago after a week with Mr and Mrs J E Selig. Dele is Selig’s brother.
Twenty five years ago the state charter board rejected a petition to incorporate the Farm Union State Bank in La Tence, despite backing from the Farmers Union and a proposed capitalization of 25000. The board found La Tence had adequate banking facilities. Frank D. Brooks, longtime Lawrence resident and officeholder, died at his home on Haskell Avenue. Earl White and Nellie Murphy obtained a marriage license from Probate Judge Louis Menger. Mrs. J. P. Schroyer hosted the Wallace WCTU gathering.
Forty years ago Mrs. W. J. Gilmore and daughters Ada and Eleanor were in Kansas City yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Meier hoffer of St. Joseph visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meier er. Estella Northrup visited friends in Perry. Howard Parker and wife returned from their honeymoon. Mrs. Thomas O'Hare came back from Atchison to see relatives. B. S. McBride of Eudora dropped in on town business. Mrs. L. A. Copeland of Lamar Missouri visited Sunday with Mrs. L. C.
Miss May Watson spent the weekend in Topeka and Mrs F M Loomis traveled to Kansas City for business. Mrs O H McQuary goes to Kansas City for a week. W C Markham and T M Hartley of Baldwin visited. Mrs C K Dow went to Kansas City. Her daughter Mrs W B Hase of Pratt visits here. Miss Wilhelmine Lothholz of Eldora visits Mrs Charles Achning. Twelve K U L students organized an honorary senior society with charter members listed. Auto trip from Kansas City returns after moonlight game. eight to nine punctures reported on the Smithmeyer auto. Participants included Otto Fischer, Dr Carl Phillips, Jack St Clair, Ernest Seidel, K R C Manley, F O Smithmeyer, George Lowman, Henry Weingartner and others.
A fragment notes a Oregon girl insisted on marrying a man with measles, causing the groom’s face to redden. It reflects coastal humor and social commentary as readers joke about world events, summer life, and mosquitoes dominating headlines in a topical, lighthearted tone.
A reader urges more letters defending voter responsibility ahead of the election. She questions the idea that election results are always the same regardless of choice and cites Roosevelt Taft and others. A hotel porter comment about a traveler’s spouse closes the fragment.
The note thanks guests for wit and gifts, praising those who assist with washing up. James £ Corton signs the message, highlighting appreciation for practical help from visitors.
Foreign Affairs veteran Sir Stafford Cripps leaves cabinet and Parliament for rest after health issues. His austerity policies helped lift Britain from economic despair, guiding successor Gaitskell. Bevin and Cripps have been cabinet towers amid wartime and postwar challenges.
Washington officials report a drive to raise aviation gasoline output by 25000 barrels daily is progressing well. The aim, to meet defense needs by year end, has drawn a favorable response from oil interests and government staff. Officials caution the plan is not assured yet but expect to reach the goal this year.
Ry Sr Arweratea Preid Willian Me Boyle, dr. actions to his job qa 4 c chairman of the Democratic National Commit, releasing Senator Anderson NM. for a seven-state campaigning tour. Anderson has been head in the conmmittee while Boyle recovered from an appendicitis operation. He is scheduled to lave Sunday, for speaking dates in Indistra, Kansas, Colorado, Idaho, Washing ton and South Dakota. Elerwhere along the campaign trail. Senator Taft Rechiet accused the administration of having communist socialist sympathies, Vice President Barkley charged the Republicans had fed the issue of communism in an attempt to besmirch and besmear. And Governor Dewey of New York said, he still hopes that Gen. Dwight U. D. Eisenhower will be a candidate for president two years hence. Governor Dewey repeated his shape concerning Eisenhower during a New York television program. He had suggested General Eisenhower for the top G.O.P. nomination last Sunday when he said he would not run again himself. At that time, Eisenhower, now president of Columbia university, issued a statement thanking Dewing he felt his present job, the place for him to serve the cause of freed.
University of Kansas announces a five lecture schedule in the Muminities series with Prof. Georg Wl Kreve as chair. Dates run February 13 to May 17 featuring Thomson March 14, Graeffe, White, Rev, Kubler, and Mareatt canceled due to illness.
The 17 day old daughter of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip was christened Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise of Edinburgh by the Archbishop of York. She will be known as Princess Anne and is third in line to the throne after Elizabeth and Charles.
Allied sources in Frankfurt say Soviet Deputy Premier Molotov will outline countermeasures to offset the Korean setback at a Prague conference with seven satellite ministers. The aim is to persuade satellites of Moscow's stance and justify Western protection of East Germany’s borders.
Two earthquake shocks were logged today by Fordham university and John Carroll university seismographs. The first was mild, the second more severe, with uncertainty over direction. A Cleveland school noted the quake likely hit the peninsula of lower California. In Korea, Lieut. F. Be, son of Mr and Mrs J Ryy, was wounded by a submarine gun on October 5, breaking his left wrist, and he reported to his sister from the hospital ship Repose on October 12 and planned to sail for Japan soon.
A list of disjointed clues and partial phrases appears in a historical newspaper fragment. Items include scattered entries such as Latin terms, numbered hints, pronouns, compass directions, and names, suggesting a puzzle or lexicon-like feature amid damaged text.
Radio listings show a dense schedule across KMBC WREN WDAF KOMO KMBC and more for Saturday October 21 with a mix of music comedy drama and news segments including The Cisco Kid Vaughn Monroe Judy Canova Do You Remember and Newscasts. Sunday October 22 features Noon news and a range of programs from WDAF WREN KMNC KMRC and WDAF including Hollywood Playhouse and The Railroad Hour.
The ad asserts 20 years of Sinteine users not wearing anything in the ear, then describes oscillator back of the ear devices with a transmitter. It attacks rival claims, touts Sonotone as ahead, and notes devices require cards batteries and a connection at the canal.
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