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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1949
Page
3
An OCR fragment references a Journal World page with mentions of age, entities, an audit, and a March act from 1678. The text includes religious wording and a Wednesday date with a cryptic verse. The readable portions indicate a historical notice or column fragment rather than a complete story.
A Washington survey reports 24 states require 20 billion dollars for road work, seen by Senator O Mahoney as a vast market for business. The piece notes 1958 transportation outlays reached 30 billion, about one eighth of national income, with Kansas alone listed for 563.86 million in needs. Highways are essential to production, while heavy freight speeds wear roads faster than repair funds allow.
A compact critique of President Truman's Labor Day remarks noting how political rhetoric creates perceived harmony with Congress while real policy friction persists. It contrasts claims of favored groups with ongoing opposition from the 80th and 81st Congress and questions the scriptwriters behind presidential speeches.
Kansas considers buying textbooks from out of state publishers and stopping state printing, a move supporters say will improve student access to better texts. Critics warn revenue shifts may hurt state union workers and spark renewed battles among publishers and educators.
Whitley Austin of Selina Jenor mal rails at misperceptions about Kansas State identity. He cites outsiders in New York and other states who believe Kansas City lies in Kansas, highlighting regional confusion and the ongoing toll it takes on Kansas pride.
A collage of brief notes notes on aviation safety and desert tests for fast planes, two Kansas editors debating parsnip value with Ben Hudson harshly condemning frozen parsnips, and Fred Brinkerhoff urging action. Finland credits loyal workers for fending off a communist strike wave as satellites grumble about a Russia led recovery program profits.
The piece compares two speeches about education from 1923 and 1949. It highlights Lenin urging eight years without schooling to mold Bolshevist loyalty and Eisenhower stressing responsible use of freedom and self taught citizens. The contrast illustrates sharply different doctrines on upbringing and liberty.
A father of six who has repeatedly tried to voice remarks at the family dinner table says the issue of jamming the wave length is not limited to radio, per the Omaha World-Herald.
England's Labour government elected in 1945 confronts an economic crisis and possible early polls. Trade union leaders warn of tough fight ahead amid wildcat strikes as Britain weighs continuation of socialist policy versus a return to free enterprise. Leaders seek relief via a Britain Canada U S conference in Washington.
The column reports Esther Jane’s marriage to Howard Thoren on August 26 at Oakalousa, a son named Thomas Lee born August 27 to Mr and Mrs T D Boyd, and a daughter born last evening to Mr and Mrs Clayton Marker. It notes Mrs C W Schubert’s return from visits in Oklahoma and Kansas City, the home of Pt Epsilon, a new local fraternity, and a court ruling granting Marion the incubator baby to her mother in Topeka after a kidnapping case involving Mrs Barclay. It lists rural school teachers for Douglas county with salaries from 37.50 to 65 monthly.
Dr. R Edmiston is named head of the University of Kansas student hospital succeeding Dr E Smith. Mrs Alice Zwick will be head nurse after Miss Ethel Peacock resigns to marry. The item notes theatre screenings and travels of local residents.
A historic 9 West Adams Street note recalls last night’s heavy rainfall in Lawrence, with seven and a third inches of rain recorded by the university gauge. Flooding swept the county, marking a major deluge in town history.
The piece argues labor may influence the next general election if not kept in office. It notes Sir William’s claim of communist instigation behind some strikes, questions whether socialist policy improved the economy after four years, and considers nationalization’s impact on private investment and recovery prospects as Attlee’s government faces the electorate. American railroads use about a third of the nation’s ice for perishables.
A compact puzzle note links insect terminology to wordplay clues. It references numbers and phrases like Domesticates and Versifier, hinting at a cryptic style puzzle with Egyptian sun and a vented clue. The fragment suggests a multilingual wordplay theme without a clear single solution.
Washington reports stir in political circles as General Dwight D. Eisenhower talks like a Republican and raises questions whether he will seek the 1952 GOP nomination. Senators Ives and Sparkman foresee a possible convention bid and a tough anti Democrat platform, while Truman defends his social welfare program amid the national debate.
Readable fragment lists Wednesday radio slots across stations WDAF WREN KMBC KMBC WDAP KMBC KCMO and more detailing programs such as Light-Up Time Stars in the Night Conductor's Showcase News broadcasts and various music and drama slots with host names and show titles including Archie Andrews World News and Bob Hope era offerings.
The article notes charges that proposed measures amount to collectivism or a welfare state, framed as for the public good. It suggests if Eisenhower enters the nomination race, a three way battle could emerge with Taft of Ohio and Stassen of Minnesota prominent contenders.
Lawrence dancing teacher Misa Maxine Lindley was selected among six of 600 professionals to perform a feature number at the Chicago National Association of Dancing Masters convention. After the event she will reopen her redecorated studio at 819 Vermont Street next week and enroll pupils Friday and Saturday between 1 30 and 5 p m. She will have older pupils assist in instruction and promote community square dancing with exhibition numbers. Lindley teaches tap acrobatic ballet and ballroom dancing.
Ernest Thomas born December 25 1872 in Alten county Kansas died August 31 at 12 45 at his cousin O D Thomas home at 76 years 8 months and 7 days He was son of James M and Clestia N Thomas with one sister and two brothers who preceded him in death Two sisters survive Mrs Nellie mith and Mrs Emma Wilkins of Tonkawa Oklahoma He lived around Lawrence since 1912 with Sandie and O D Thomas after about eight months of illness
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