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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1950
Page
4
The note specifies the date Saturday September 25 1950 and references the Member Audit Bureau of Circulations. It reads like a brief thumbnail line from a newspaper page noting circulation audit status or release date. No further context is provided in the accessible text.
Radio listings show a Saturday lineup across KMBC WDAF KCMO WREN and others. Programs include news bulletins, The Grand Ol Opree, Catholic Hour, Harvest of State, Theater of the Air, and Weather Bureau updates with varied times and sponsor notes.
Representative Rees states that war and government spending rise to 24 dollars weekly per family. Congress enacted an income tax increase effective October 2 with new withholding rates reducing take home pay. President Truman sought five billion dollars more revenue. the law yields about 4.7 billion. Deficit financing remains unresolved and awaits a later date. The tax shift relies on offseason wartime financial strain.
There is talk of ending the United Nations ban on sending top diplomats to Spain. The policy has grown ridiculous as Spain is seen as on the other side of the tracks in the international community due to Franco's dictatorship. Advocates argue Spain is part of western Europe and could offer useful sanctions in defense, urging no source of support be neglected if the administration views the threat as serious.
Ray Green, a Kansas editorial figure known for cheer and amiable disposition, moved from teaching in Concordia to buy the Concordia Blade Empire. Under his leadership the paper became a strong state publication and he played an active role in improving Associated Press service, benefiting communities statewide.
Representative Wint Seaith calls the firing of Louis Johnson a victory for appeasers and foresees a major shift of emphasis in the Far East as General Marshall takes the reins. Smith notes upcoming changes slated to happen in the Pacific.
Wint Smith predicts MacArthur will be recalled despite active service past retirement age due to differing views on Formosa in the Pacific plan. He faults Marshall for expanding communist power fears and expects State Department policies, supported by Lattimores, to prevail over MacArthur. Time will tell if Smith is prophetic.
New York postal worker’s arrest for selling Irish sweepstake tickets sparks blunt critique of slot machines in public spaces. Hutchinson News-Herald notes the idea of placing machines in post offices to erase federal debt, while discussing legality, ethics, and economic impact amid broader political talk on Nevada’s slot machine filibuster and other current events.
Dr Arthur Anderson received a promotion to major in the 114th cavalry National Guard. Miss Pauline Richards to wed Charlee Lindell next month in a gala shower hosted by Miss Helen Garrett with guests including Miss Richards and Mrs. Ernest Richards. Undersheriff L B Read Jr sent a card from Boston while attending the American Legion convention. Pearl Lucille Houk announced engaged to Elmer Schneider. J T Constant hosted a family dinner honoring daughter Mrs. Ross Pratt of Washington DC.
Rear Admiral William A. Moffett testifying before the presidents air board stated that no naval plane of the current design could cross the Atlantic while carrying a 2000 pound bomb. The Washington report reflects a 25 year old telegraph item in the Journal World. Mrs John Walton celebrated her 70th birthday with a family reunion including six of her eight children. Mr and Mrs Walton marked their golden wedding anniversary in 119 years. The Walton children listed include J P Walton Alna Iowa Mrs C S Bagermannence Mrs H C Rumsey Jonganoxie Mrs Fred Will Vinland John Walton Scranton and XG Walton Lawrence. Mrs Oliver Evans and Mins pes Evans left for Joplin for a ten day visit with Mrs Herts gert Schnurr.
The seventh case of infantile paralysis in the county was diagnosed today. The patient is the 1F month old son of Prof. and Mrs.
Haskell resident H P Caldwell paralyzed in the lower limbs. Frauen verein of the German Lutheran church entertained by Mrs George Heck. Mrs Elizabeth Jewett hosted a small gathering at Kentucky Street for guest Mrs W W Kilworth of Seattle. Charles Seewir traveled to St Louis to visit son DeWeese Seewir and Mrs Seewir.
At 94, George Bernard Shaw challenged routine care in a hospital with a broken hip refusing daily baths. The remark compared British hospital discipline to the old Navy and drew admiration for the playwright's stubborn independence.
British tree experts warn cocoa plantations in Africa could be wiped out in twenty years by a disease, leaving Brazil as the sole major supplier. In that period chocolate lovers may grow up and push for a synthetic substitute to satisfy demand.
The article notes initial underestimation of Jimmy Roosevelt as a political candidate until Westbrook Pegler disclosed his past ties to the slot machine business. It asserts Roosevelt is now viewed as a rising figure slated to shape national life.
Quote from Milt Tabor mocks an astronomer who argued humans cannot survive a Moon visit due to lack of water or air. The remark playfully contrasts space science with nightlife, implying the speaker’s skepticism about the claim.
A fragmented humorous column by Hal Cochran touches on town life, train stations, heat tolerance among different body types, gasoline issues, and a South American scientist who explored a volcano by airplane, noting crater discovery though text is garbled and partial.
A broad plan to boost food production in hunger regions across Asia is outlined. The United States and British Commonwealth nations consider spending up to 30 million dollars annually for four to five years, aiding countries from India and Pakistan to Israel and Arab states, while London seeks parallel Southeast Asia initiatives. The piece urges relief to prevent hunger driven by antiquated farming, irrigation gaps, and lack of fertilizer, highlighting dire rural conditions and high interest charged by village lenders.
A bronze bust and plaque honoring James E. Forrestal were unveiled at the Pentagon entrance. Senator Tydings praised Forrestal for laying a foundation for U S forces in Korea and noted his dedication after serving as defense secretary. Memorial funded by voluntary contributions from Forrestal's friends and coworkers in Washington.
Chicago reports that a shift toward general practice is rising in medical education. Dr. Donald G. Anderson cites polls showing students planning for general practice up from 36 to 47 percent over three years while those aiming to specialize fall from 36 to 31 percent. Other data note undecided respondents.
A mixed puzzle list with dog breed hints and scattered misspelled words. Clues reference breeds and terms like Bast, Pug, or Dogs of Russia amid odd spellings and misplaced numbers. The vertical section offers odd city names and garbled descriptors.
Answer to Previous Puzzle ee aot lists several clues such as 45 Respiratory sound 46 Baked clay 47 Above 48 Promontory 50 Beverage S2 Ere four North Carolina about 34 Symbol for erbive.
Washington reports the air force granted reserve officer commissions yesterday to more than 1000 qualified individuals in communications and electronics. Most will be activated after acceptance and undergo ten weeks of training at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi Mississippi or Scott Air Force Base in Belleville Illinois. Eligible applicants must hold degrees in electrical communications radio electronics or mechanical engineering or a physics oriented science degree plus at least one year of industry experience or higher degrees. College grads without experience may enter as staff sergeants in officer candidate schools and earn commissions in six months. Application forms are available at all Air Force installations.
In Dayton Sept 23 a court ordered distribution of a $42,000 estate tied to Mrs Marianna Jur and her daughter Mrs Helen Borkowski. Tadeusz Frymar Detroit Polish consul presented power of attorney. Borkowski’s son Lee Lucas said the sister’s share was $3 and has not been heard from since 1939 when Poland was invaded.
KMBC radio schedules feature a live blow by blow replay of the Jon Louis versus Evuard Charles bout at 9 00 p m Wednesday night. The program also promotes Man From the Stockyards at 6 35 a m Friday, Honest Harold on Sundays at 6 30 p m, and Sam Molen’s Missouri opener coverage from Columbia at 1 45 p m Saturday. Lucille Ball in My Favorite Husband moves to 8 30 p m Friday for one week, Cassidy stories debut next Saturday at 7 30 p m, and a 10 30 a m weekday block showcases Mid Morning News Live stock Markets Grain and Poultry News. Arthur Godfrey returns to More ay at 9 15 a m, Grand Slam marks its fourth year with next Friday’s show, and Heart of America listeners are invited to tune in for special guests.
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