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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1949
Page
4
A draft board member recalls watching a 44 year old man buy liquor in a Topeka Kansan hotel and notes the sales to a minor could be risky. The incident sparks thought on how liquor channels can be trapped by underage purchases.
A damaged church notice fragment references a Friday September time and a biblical verse Luke 22 27. It hints at service themes and the speaker offering guidance to attendees. The readable text centers on a ceremonial carving or act mentioned in the fragment.
A humorous essay from New York argues returning to work after a vacation is the true nerve-wracking shock. It mockingly proposes a gradual reentry with a boss who understands and approves a longer, gentler adjustment to routine.
A fragmented listing of radio programs across stations WDAF KMOC WREN KMRC KMBC KWRC KONC and others for Friday September 2 and Saturday September 3. Programs include The Lone Ranger The Fat Man Sheriff Show National Farm Home Night Music sports races and various band and dance shows with times ranging from morning to late night across Kansas City area stations.
A partial list of radio time slots and show names from several stations including KCMO WDAF KMBC KMHC WREN WDAF and KMBC. The schedule notes midday and evening programs such as Treasury Bandstand Governor Carlson and The Way of Life with various hosts and musical guests.
President Truman told Legionnaires in Philadelphia that the United States should extend financial help to Great Britain without regard to the British government's method. Critics say Britain cannot sustain welfare spending and that U S aid is being misused. The dispute clouds upcoming dollar conference in Washington.
A Kansas City youth died after a policeman fired when orders to halt were ignored. The event sparked debate over armed patrols and the limits of a lawman’s right to shoot, with discussions on accountability and alternatives to lethal force.
The hearing outlines complex government operations and wider agency checks on private entities doing business with the government. Testimony notes a presidential adviser was investigated by the FBI, raising public unease about inside officials’ conduct. The record hints at planned dissidence and hidden aims within high offices.
The piece notes Margaret Truman’s disapproval of the Missouri Waltz as state song despite Missouri legislature designating it official. It recalls Kansas Home on the Range parallels and questions law versus music. It also mentions Hirohito’s 1944 peace effort, Kansas liquor closures on Labor Day, and projected highway accidents during the holiday.
The piece argues Uncle Sam bought 225 million dollars worth of potatoes to prop up prices and plans to stockpile eggs to 100 million dollars this year. It claims government planners restrict production and set limits on crops and eggs, benefiting bureaucrats while harming taxpayers and consumers.
President Truman says the war of nerves between communists and democracies is slackening and hopes for an end soon. He points to western Europe’s recovery under Marshall Plan and the Atlantic pact as deterrents while noting unrest in Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia and Hungary.
Dr and Mrs E H Lindley sailed August 22 from Hawaii to Japan. Mr and Mrs C S Arthur move to Lawrence and sell the Watt farm north of the country club. Arthur is a civil engineer. they have two sons at KU business school and two younger children. Miss Jennie Watt and Miss Celia Watt move to 804 Ohio Street. Genevieve Herriott returns from Alaska and the northwest. Miss Jeanette White leaves for Astoria to teach. Theaters feature Lily of the Dust, The Girl in the Limousine, and Secrets. C H Hobart returns from Woodland California. Clayton and Landis Penfold head motor trip through Iowa and Minnesota.
Twenty five years ago all school board officers were reelected last evening with Loving Will as president, C. B. Hoe as vice president, and CE Est as treasurer.
Forty years ago the school superintendent issued a book list with prices for high school texts such as algebra 55 cents and ancient history 1.50 while Latin grammar costs 77 cents. First grade items include primer 14 cents and first reader 10 cents plus a slate and pencil. C G Perkins and daughter Miss Lola traveled from Seattle and Joe Bishop with Russell Carter planned a fishing trip to the lake.
James C. Petrillo head of the A F L Musicians threatens to pull orchestras from New York hotels night clubs and theaters within days. He says the action could spread nationwide and accuses the A G V A of raiding the union and forcing A F L members to join the actors group. He orders musicians who joined the A G V A to resign. He criticizes agents approach when musicians speak.
Kansas City officials received notice from Harold C. Stuart that negotiations in Washington are progressing for renewing TransWorld Airlines lease at Fairfax Field Kansas City Kansas The move aims to house TWA operations and expand Air Reserve program in the city after earlier doubts about space for reserve training
A 43 year old diplomat, traveling from here to Toronto for a Commonwealth relations conference next week, recalls being known in London as Sir 784. He mentions his Savoy room number as part of a prior identity.
A jumbled column notes Betty Grable as a top seller and world beauty while reflecting on weather, patience, and attitudes toward marriage and divorce. It includes quirky lines about pretzels and a doctor’s weather advice, with casual asides on women’s confidence.
Depicted sign of the zodiac across a crossword grid with clues for horizontal and vertical entries including crustacean ocean and Greek letter positions. Answers intersect to reveal zodiac symbols and related terms across a themed puzzle.
The author critiques ad honesty and FTC oversight raising questions about the glamor in home made beauty ads and the reliability of product images. It argues many readers recognize staged scenes in train, airline and clothing ads and the gap between advertising and reality.
Deputy County Coroner Dale Fairleigh said Joseph A. Wear 71 who was found dead in his yard took his own life with a shotgun. Wear a renowned Harvey and Sumner county wheat farmer and auctioneer was incurably ill with cancer.
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