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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1950
Page
4
Lawrence Daily Journal World records publication details for Lawrence Kansas with office address and subscriptions. A 1950 editorial on Kefauver and corruption notes moral concerns and urges continued public vigilance and support for anti crime efforts.
The United Nations has halted three shooting wars in five years, but its intervention in Korea kept that war going and caused heavy casualties and widespread devastation. The piece questions whether Korea was a preventive effort or a backfire and notes the long-term effects remain uncertain.
The Democratic party shelves unpopular policy ideas after drum-beating for the Brannan farm plan and compulsory health insurance. Vice President Barkley and Kansas Democrats deny commitment. Senator Lucas says he is not for it. The Omaha World-Herald notes the shift, while reports say the plans remain dormant, poised to rise if Democrats lose power.
Senator Kefauver chairman of the senate crime committee warns that corruption has become a daily pattern, as testimony reveals evasions and concealed criminal activity by witnesses and fixers. He notes crooked political machines are deeply involved in rackets and crime and fears the situation will not improve without decisive action.
The piece argues that volunteers cost the state as much as draftees and questions reliance on voluntary service amid universal military training. It notes attempts to keep volunteer numbers as a possibility while stressing that armed forces cannot rely solely on volunteers and that promises by political figures may affect voter trust. It mentions Truman reelection talk and the two-term tradition, reflecting on presidential tenure norms.
The Lawrence Community Chest drive starts Tuesday morning marked by the blast of two serial bombs. Amid scattered notes, the piece mentions Estil James and his nine sons from Kentucky Street, with registrations for the selective service draft on October 16. The text lists several named individuals connected to local events and social gatherings, and notes Cora Moershell of Kansas City visiting Mrs. W. R. Gorrill.
The piece notes the season’s first snowfall and Nebraska-Lincoln’s 14 to 0 win over Kansas. It also reports elections at the University Club with A J Boynton as president and lists new officers C H Ashton F H Guild L O Lewis James S Barrow and A G Mitchell. Additionally Percy Grainger is billed for a Robinson gym concert and a Halloween party at 909 Connecticut Street. Births and Sunday school class events are mentioned in brief.
A church Halloween mask party drew attendees while social notes recall Mrs. Lloyd FR Howe hosting 21 girls for her daughter Hannah's birthday. Local residents Emma Steinbring, Miss Esther Watson, and others traveled to Kansas City. Debates and a Democratic rally were slated with speeches by Burt Brown and John Caldwell. Several residents visited relatives in Baldwin, Concordia, and Columbo.
London October 25 shows Jack Benny and Dinah Shore performing in the Royal Variety Show on November 13 at the Palladium. George and Queen Elizabeth will attend along with Princess Elizabeth and Prince Michael reportedly appearing. Proceeds benefit the variety artiste fund as the event raises aid for performers.
In its Offed For Sale column the Louisiana Pharmacist prints a satirical sale list featuring items like a broken Brannan Plan a socialized medicine scheme and one million bottles of red ink plus absurd quantities of butter and ham. The piece mocks New Deal era politics while praising past Kansas Republican praise and contrasts contemporary party votes.
Reader letter emphasizes the blood bank as vital to the community hospital and patient care. It argues blood cannot be manufactured and must come from donors, praising local generosity and urging continued support for the program and related hospital services.
President Truman urged a talpinot disarmament plan covering hydrogen bombs and conventional arms as world leaders pressed for peace. North Atlantic chiefs planned a common defense while U.N. aims to curb aggression. Pleven proposed a European army including German personnel. France and Moscow papers debated UN role but birthdays hint at progress. RITES FOR FORMER COWBOY Charlie Hart dies at 74 after long service with Burnett ranches in Texas.
A word puzzle list featuring horizontal and vertical clues. Includes terms like moon goddess, Peruvian Indian, bone, wild asses, and cooking vessels. Also lists descriptors, measures, and directional hints interwoven with term slots and abbreviations.
The list presents a set of crossword style clues with numbers 33 to 54 and prompts like Lively dances It is a fish Lincoln's Sea eagle Harvest State Insect egg Paradises Enclosure Employed Greek letter Earth goddess.
A long list of local residents hosted and visited across Thursday to Monday with family and friends in the area. Details include birthdays celebrated, wedding anniversaries, farm visits near Muder and Kansas City, and remarks on military inductions and political events. Names include Mr and Mrs Res Creamer, Mr and Mrs Veote, Mrs Geraten Berger, Mrs Grace Hadi, Mary Pook, Groven Wolfe, William Wolfe and Margie, and many others.
The radio log lists programs and hosts across stations KMBC WDar and WDAF for October 23 into October 25. Entries include Harold Peary Show You Bet Your Life The Rich and Famous, and various local programs with hosts such as Caroline Ellis Arthur Godfrey and Wendy Warren, along with music and news segments and sign off notices.
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