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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1952
Page
4
The World Company published the World Daily Journal founded 1891 by W C Saons with J W Meier as managing editor. The outlet lists offices in Lawrence Kansas and carries AP material and ABC circulation credits.
Lawrence’s Company H, one of two in the 15% Infantry to win the highest Fosse rating in recent annual maneuvers, continues a long line of service and tradition. The piece traces the unit’s Civil War roots, wartime service, and high standards set by capable officers, noncoms, and privates, while noting local debate over a new courthouse project and a preference for economical modernization.
Sparser OCR fragment lists multiple radio stations and personalities including KMBC WDAF WREN KL News Jack Benton Lee Shaw and references to shows such as Amateur Hour and Polonywood Calling Areas. It reads like a station programming roundup with names and time slots but lacks full sentences or clear events.
Senator Nixon was aided in presenting his case by the disclosure that Governor Stevenson had promoted a similar fund to improve Illinois state administration. The Stevenson fund allegedly supplemented salaries of state officials to attract competent appointees, aiming to render government service more efficient. Stevenson urged withholding conclusions until facts were out, signaling concern that his own fund could face scrutiny while dismissing the Nixon fund as no big issue.
Residents of Lyon County debated for three years whether to build a new Emporia courthouse or repair the old. Two commissioners favoring a new building were defeated in the August primary. Opponents argue the existing structure remains sound and can provide service for many years with expanded office and storage space.
A discussion on women's headgear versus men's hats cites Egypt's fez and Texas style ten gallon hats. Observations note sun protection, comfort, and cultural taste. The piece also mentions Harry Bridges' warning to support Truman in 1948 and a bootlegger settling a $16,000 tax claim for $1,000, highlighting political and tax settlement ironies.
Lawrence scattered items include school children canvassing homes for scrap for the war effort, notices of marriages and births, plus local club updates. Mary Clough to marry Harry Winters Jr. Sharon Kay Chappell born Sept 23. Wayne Allphin Jr. and wife announce a son. Marian Sitz wed William Villee at Glendale. Six colleges form Big Six after leaving Missouri Valley. Helen Hendrickk and Albert Robson wed. local PTA officers elected. Roosevelt visit noted. J C H Bishop obituary. other births announced.
Mr and Mrs Amos D Johnson of Kansas City announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Eleanor to Millard King Shaler of Lawrence with a wedding set for Oct 2. Mr and Mrs Jack Thornton announce the birth of a girlSunday morning.
El Dorado Times reflects on Miss Hannelore Meier a German high school exchange student who left the city after two years in the United States. Her farewell postcard thanked friends for kindness and friendship and urged sharing the American way of life as a message of good will to her homeland. The piece frames exchange programs as a cornerstone of UNESCO style international amity and long term peace.
The Abilene Reflector Chronicle quips that with medical advances and tax rates rising, taxes lead the back stretch of life’s certainties. The editor notes two things are certain death and taxes, implying taxes will outpace other changes.
The writer recalls 1920 Republican return to power under Harding and cites alleged scandals. It names Albert Fall and Doheny Sinclair with oil leases, plus Charles Forbes and veteran affairs diversions, arguing Republican corruption history versus today. Editor notes Republicans prosecuted those crooks.
A Leavenworth Times column riffs on Democratic nomination moves touching Illinois governor Adlai Stevenson and Republicans. It mocks Dem publicity around Lincoln shrines while noting Dems chase headlines by associating with GOP icons. It cites Uno and past presidents as partisan symbols and contains editorials from the Altoona Tribune.
Washington observers warn the presidential race may turn acrimonious as fingerpointing over finances dominates coverage. Nixon, Stevenson, and Sparkman trade disclosures and calls for financial transparency while Eisenhower remains largely unscathed.
Kansas Senator Harry Darby widely praised Richard Nixon's explanation of an $18,000 expense fund calling it complete and satisfying. He said Nixon presented himself as a man of integrity and ability and that the American people accepted the explanation.
City commissioners placed on first reading a measure to ban the storage sale or use of fireworks in Wichita. The proposed ordinance would outlaw sparklers and carry fines up to 300 dollars or jail up to 30 days, or both, with a 3 to 2 vote.
The Kansas City council, after an hour and twenty minutes of debate, voted five to four Tuesday night to allow the federal rent controls to expire at month’s end.
Eudora residents Miss Mattilda Papenhausen of El Cajon California spent days with her brother and wife Fred Papenhausen, then visited relatives in Tonganoxie. Mr and Mrs Papenhausen attended a family dinner at Charles McPherson’s home. Werbert Gerstenberger and relatives joined later, with M C Votaw and Irwin Votaw visiting Wichita before returning to Whittier California. J L Mott and Bertha Peschel left for Colorado Springs after weekend in town. Victor Ross of Shawnee records next.
Sunday at Holy Family Parish saw Father Rieth. Eudora residents attend various events including school opening with 99 pupils, classroom changes, and new desks. Families from Kansas City and Overland Park visited, with social calls and an Odd Fellows district gathering in November. A surprise 25th wedding anniversary for Floyd and Mrs. Broers featured a reception and gifts.
A compact listing of crossword style clues and partial solutions including entries such as 1- and 4- and 12 13 14 15 16 118 20 21 22 24 26 27 30 32 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 45 49 51 52 53 S4 5 6 7 VER 1 Step and Andy with brief indication of wordplay and cross references in a single puzzle row.
A dense radio timetable lists programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF and KNBC for Wednesday and Thursday. Entries include talk and music shows such as Western Echoes Fun Factory Lone Ranger News of the World and The Best of Groucho along with serials Dr Christian and Mr President.
TV listings show breakfast party, Mrs USA, Strike It Rich, Love of Life, and Search for Tomorrow among daytime programs. Evening highlights include Dinah Shore, The Best of Groucho, and Tonight show segments with Groucho and Garry Moore. Weather and newsreels accompany the schedule.
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