This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
4
The AP reports American aid for Western Europe may total about 1 billion dollars after a Senate cut of 168 million. Rep Scrivner notes secrecy and unanswered questions hindered support, warning the plan could cost far more than the Marshal Plan without guaranteeing security.
Washington notes highlight a brisk pace of lawmaking with 220 bills signed into public law by Aug. 15, including holidays for federal workers, salary raises for top officials, a commemorative stamp,邀 Olympic invitation to Detroit, and various administrative reforms.
Radio schedule entries list programs across stations KMBC KCMO WDAF WDAP KMRC WREN and KMBC with times from 6:30 to 10:00 and show titles like Cisco Kid Peace and War and News. It reads as a station lineup with several shows including First Menter and Crime Photographer with varying hour slots.
A fragmented OCR listing shows a daily radio and TV timetable with station codes KCMO KMBC WREN WDAF and others. It includes breakfast at 8:00, news at noon, sports and entertainment segments, and late evening shows with multiple callsigns and hosts. The legible items suggest a busy regional broadcast lineup across several stations.
A group of teenage boys in Garden City damaged machinery while under liquor influence. They claimed they bought it at a liquor store, but the store owner denied sales to youths. Later the boys admitted obtaining liquor from a parent’s ice box, leaving the question of how to curb such behavior unresolved.
A Russian flyer who had landed on the Allied side in Europe announced he wished to return to Russia where his wife and family remained. He had contacted the Soviet embassy, was brought to the United States, and then returned to Europe. The incident raises questions for American authorities about whether his escape was a ruse or part of a Soviet mission.
The article notes September 1 ends vacation season and kicks off school prep and fall business planning. After an unusually cool August, heat fades to cool nights with comfortable days. The calendar advance arrives without regard to weather, signaling Kansas’s prized autumn season.
Farmers face severe acreage cuts as Morton county hammers out allotments. With drills in fields and thousands invested in machinery, many cannot reduce output by two thirds and still stay profitable. They see no workable alternative under the present plan.
As air bases in Kansas face deactivation under a new economy program, lawmakers and residents push back and seek relief. Senator Schoeppel supports trimming arms and defense budgets to offset costs while farmers worry about a weaker corn crop and storage issues from late weather.
The 780th application to operate a liquor store in Kansas was filed with state control in Topeka. Through today 553 have been approved. Since stores opened July 19 there is no sign of a liquor outlet shortage and customers have not queued.
The Washington scene features officials and their actions with a few odd figures described as White House hangers-on. Observers note a strong, pervasive odor suggesting corruption or favoritism beyond mere whispers of influence.
President Quirino leads a push for a Pacific union to counter communism with politico economic measures. Nations invited include China Japan and Southeast Asia allies with Romulo coordinating outreach while debates over Japan’s role linger amid postwar tensions.
The Journal-World reports Germany's invasion of Poland. Local notes mention publicizing the National Corn husking contest with ten gallon hats, social teas for weekend guests Prof Willard Wattles and family, a marriage announcement, bridge party, and several travel plans and teaching assignments in Lawrence and nearby communities.
The Rev and Mrs W M Backus return home near Siscinpatt Ohio and resume duties in the Unitarian church. The Bowersock and Varsity theaters open this afternoon under Glenn Dickinson. The pheum will reopen Thursday with Mr and Mrs H G Van Neate mentioned.
Forty years ago Allen B. Childs of Lone Star and Miss Virginia Green of Lawrence received a marriage license from Judge Hugh Means. Walter Fisher died at Brown's Grove during a harvest home picnic. Carrie Kasold and Bruce H. Pilcher will wed tonight at his parents home. Hes Academy near Edinora marked 25 years with a picnic led by Edmund N. Ley, Friends University president, and founders W Gardner Winslow Davis George F. Rogers William K. Allen Harvey Stanley Barclay Thomas. Miss Grace Derby, librarian at Western College for Girls in Oxford, Ohio, returned home. B M Gry, a farmer on Lake View, moved to 825 New Hampshire guest house.
A string of visits and family gatherings in Eudora and nearby towns includes Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Vaudley and Col Holmes hosting guests, Walter Vitrw and Frank Greiner meeting in Kansas City for eye care, and multiple callers from Lawrence Tonkanovie and Ellsworth. Picnic at Tank State Lake celebrated W. R. birthday with local families.
Topeka report shows Kansas retail sales in 1948 rose 307 percent from 1939, second only to the nation’s gain. Colorado, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Missouri also posted large increases. per family buying income and farming cash income likewise highlighted the state’s strong 1948 economic performance.
A crossword style list of numbered clues covering animal traits colors measurements materials dyes and chemistry terms. Includes references to architecture languages compass points Greek goddess elements and fabric names.
City Missouri plans a two week guest stay with cousin Mrs Clint. Mrs Anna Gabriel and others visited the Wade home. LaVerne Gunther and son Rex left for Lancaster Wisconsin. Gardner guests dined with Walter Marker and family. Various families hosted and traveled for visits and hospital care in Springfield and beyond.
Baldwin Nebraska residents rejoin families after visits across state lines. Vick Chatelain returns from Fairbury visit with grandparents the Revo and Mrs HE McLeod. Theresa Huffman of Charles City and Miss Lewis travel to Baldwin for brief stays before moving on to Klein to work in pediatrics.
Iacheon visits sister Dr and Mrs Chavit Laury in Gore. Ottand’s Mrs T W Henshaw visited daughter Mrs Laury. James Harvey and Mrs O B Wake go to Chicago for wedding of Harvey’s twin. Mrs Harriet Scott of Eudora visits Ada Willian and Lenore Williams. Luncheons honor Mrs Scott and birthday dinner for Mary Marcia Morentan. Out of town guests Dorothy Anne and Lynne Bamthouse Wichita Carl Storum Baldwn Bernice Smith Kansas City return from Albuquerque and Amarillo trip. Bridal shower for Dorothy Coldamith held by Mrs Otto Selser and others. A E Preston returns from trip through Colorado Nevada California Oregon Idaho Wyoming Nebraska. Dick Fisher visits St Joseph Missouri.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.