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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1947

Page

1

Bidault Accepts British Plan on Provisional Germany

In Moscow the French Foreign Minister Bidault agreed to a British proposal for a staged provisional German government. The move, seen as a policy reversal, likely has little effect since the plan hinges on Germany's economic unity, which remains unresolved among the four powers. Marshall urged ending the veto in the allied control council, but Molotov warned it would end unanimity.

Moscow Council of Foreign Ministers Bidault Germany Hevin Coordinating Committee Bevin Latera U.S Marshall Allied Control Council Control Council V. M. Molotaru Molotov China Manchuria

Weather forecast for Kansas includes showers and mild highs

Topeka reports partly cloudy skies with a high of 65 to 70 tomorrow. Showers expected in western Kansas tonight and western central areas Thursday. Phillipsburg and Topeka Airport rang highest at 69 and 70 degrees, with overnight lows around 34 in Columbus and 40 elsewhere. Rain measured at 0.05 inches in Columbus. Hutchinson, Manhattan, and Topeka had trace amounts.

Topeka Akien Flora Kangas Weat Thoreday Phillipsburg Columbur

Hershey Confirmed as Director of Draft Data

Washington April 2 The senate confirmed Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey as director of the selective service records. The agency maintains draft records collected by the selective service, which Hershey directs.

Hershey Washington Senate Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service Records Congress Selective Service Geners Hershey Arec

Nationwide telephones strike loom warning from Beirne

Washington report that National Federation of Telephone Workers head Beirne warned of a nationwide strike starting if company negotiation offers do not improve. He spoke after a two hour meeting with U S conciliation service leaders. Labor action deadline set for 8 am Monday. Kansas reform measures progress noted with three fourths of the school finance plan sent to Governor Carlson and debate on county wide high school levy.

Washington Joseph A. Beirne National Federation of Telephone Workers Enid Beirne Edgar L. Warren U. S. Conciliation Service John W.peers la- Or Zower N.F.T.W N.f.tlw Beime House Labor Committee Topeka Kansas Frank Carlson

Nations Agree Action Postponed for Palestine Session

United Nations announced Russia France and China agreed to a special General Assembly session on the Palestine case, clearing a barrier to Britain’s exiplonite case with U.N. approval. Victor Hoo said Britain would provide official notification as delegates prepare a special session once 28 affirmative votes are received. Meanwhile in Washington a rent control dispute led to postponement of housing legislation until April 16. The House Banking Committee backed delaying action and considered a 10 percent rent hike in a bill extending controls. President Truman urged continuation of rent and eviction controls for a year.

Stril Hartley R-Nj House Mon Jay Labor Committee N.F.T.W Bell System Lake Success United Nations Russia France China General Assembly Palestine Britain International A United States Victor Hoo U.N Assembly Roo Hoo Semiphi Hon Washington House Banking Committees Wolcott R-Mich Rep Kunkel R-Pa Senate Banking Committee Truman Congress House Committee Rmich

Theft at Phi Delta Theta House Sees $500 Stolen

About $500 was taken from Phi Delta Theta at 162 Edgehill Road in a morning theft after 3:00. Victims lost between $3 and $65 each as the burglar took bills ranging from $1 to $4. Seventy-eight residents live there, and police suspect entry through unlocked doors.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Edgehill Road Phi Delta Theta Tik

State schools seek $1.554 million in building aid

Topeka reports that House and Senate Ways and Means committees will push a plan to add 1,554,000 to state school rebuilding funds, plus 430,000 for Kansas City school for the blind dormitory and administration. Details cover University of Kansas projects, Kansas State College, Emporia State Teachers College, Pittsburg Teachers College, Fort Hays State Teachers College, and related academic facilities.

Topeka Ways and House Senate Kansas City School For the University, of Kansas Hospital I Weo Smith and Commercial Club Kansas City Corris University of Kansas Lawrence Watson Kansas State ‘Colle Manhattan Emporia State Teachers College William Allen White Pittsburg Teachers College Fort Haya

Stock Market Index Holds at 65.4 for 60 Stocks

The stock market index for 60 stocks stands at 65.4, matching yesterday's level of 65.4. No change observed in overall market sentiment as the closing value remains steady.

Baldwin mayoralty winner leads Commercial club slate with big vote

Leo Smith and running mates captured decisive majorities to win the Baldwin mayoralty and the Commercial club slate. A last minute write-in campaign for incumbent Mayor Carl Butell drew 112 votes, while overall turnout tripled compared with prior elections. Elected council members include M. L. Hitchcock, Earl Black, Merlin Ford, C. V. Reeves, and H. H. Thompson as a write-in fill. P. W. Jones won the police judge post.

Commercial Club P. W. Jones

Senate Must Confirm Any Aid to Greece and Turkey

Washington April 2 4 The senate foreign relations committee voted to require senate confirmation of the director of a proposed 400000 aid program for Greece and Turkey. The panel also barred using aid funds to repay past debts of the two nations and adopted a preamble by Senators Vandenberg and Connally stating United States help aligns with the United Nations charter. Senator Vena urged rejection of David E Lilienthal as chairman of the atomic central commission, saying he has a tolerance toward communism.

Washington Senate Turkey Greece Alan Vandenberg R-Mich Connally D-Tex United States United Nations Lilienthal Wardrecet Pi—Senstor Vena D-Va Senate Today David E.lilienthal

Eudora elects R. C. Ogden mayor and five councilmen

Eudora citizens chose R. C. Ogden as mayor for a two year term at yesterday's city election. Five councilmen also elected for two years: J. N. Hearin, J. D. Adams, William Mercier, Albert Colman, William Schehrer. Keith Colman named police judge. Vote totals: Ogden and Hearin 66. Adams 64. Mercier 64. Schehrer 63. Albert Colman 48. Keith Colman 53. The caucus to nominate the ticket was held March 17.

Eudora R. C. Ogden J. N. Hearin J. D. Adams William Mercier Albert Colman William Schehrer Keith Colman Jude Ogden Hearin Adams Mercier Schehrer

German Miners Strike Hits Ruhr Coal Output

In Essen and Bochum a one day strike involving nearly 300 000 Ruhr miners was ordered by trade union leaders to protest food shortages. The action halted production at about 233 000 tons of coal, with Bochum and other Ruhr cities joining a wave of walkouts that has disrupted Europe’s coal supply.

Essen Germany Ruhr Bochum Earier Ruhri Dortmund Hamborn Duisburg Europe

Evans to Return to KU Football for 1947

Ray Evans, All Big Six halfback and 1946 Jayhawker captain, will return to the University of Kansas football program for 1947. Coach George Sauer announced the decision, noting Evans will take extra courses and focus on business after graduation, not pursuing pro football. Evans plans to report for spring practice on April 8 and will not play basketball next year.

Ray Evans University of Kansas Oklahoma Jayhawkers George Sauer Jayhawker Ray Evans Sauer

Four City Elections Report City Results from Four Towns

City election tallies from McLouth OsKaloosa DeSoto and Tonganoxie show McLouth with mayor George Tiyrne and council members Lamphear McAferty George Bogle Hanson while Oskaloosa lists mayor L R Brown and several councilpersons plus police judge Harvey total votes 379. DeSoto mayor Paul Earnheart and council positions undetermined after 108 votes while Tonganoxie reports mayor A P Laughlin and a full council with 429 votes. electric lightline sale to Kansas Power and Light Co passed 370 to 5 in McLouth.

McLouth Oskaloosa DeSoto Tonganoxie George Tiyrne Clarence Lamphear H. C. McAferty Walter George Bord Bogle Ray Hanson W. S. Dobbs L. R. Brown H. L. Hampton W. H. Patrick Vernon Hundley C. Z. Reusch Max Mountain A. R. Harvey Electric Hightine Kansas Power and Light Co Paul Earnheart P. Dicken Tonwanoxie A.P. Laughlin Cate Rawlings Perry Walters Jack Himpel Ed Campbell Walter Neibarger

Engineer Dies in Train Collision in Armstrong Oklahoma

Denison Tex April 2 One man is dead and five hurt when a Missouri-Kansas-Texas passenger train crashes into a freight at Tam Oklahoma 76 miles north of Denison The dead is Louie Hansen engineer of the passenger locomotive His body remains under the locomotive The collision happened as both trains headed southward with the freight backing onto a siding and the passenger engine failing to clear the main track before hitting it.

Denison Tex Armstrong Okla Here Louie Hansen Tam

Notice of Dismissal in Portal Pay Suits Is Filed

Cincinnati April 2 notice of voluntary dismissal of an appeal in the Mt. Clemens portal to portal pay suit filed in the Sixth U S Circuit Court of Appeals by employers union counsel. The case was among many claims totaling more than 5 000 000 000 in portal to portal pay from unions.

Cincinnati Mt. Clemens Mich Sixth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals United States U. S Frank A. Picard

Voters Reject Garbage Proposal in City Election

Voters turnout 2,088 in the city general election rejected the proposed garbage collection system by 1,173 against to 883 for with a 291 vote margin. Third Ward supported the plan 199 to 166 while the rest of the wards mostly voted against. Mayor James H. Parsons led total city votes with 1,242. council and school board winners were elected for two and six year terms respectively. Officials expect office from April 28 after council cantvass. school board takes office next August to replace departing members.

Parsons Soran Council Allen Ferguson Russell Milter Elie Beaman Frakes Oliver B. Beaman James H. Parsons Parsons Harold Fisher Forrest C. Allen Sam Ferguson F. A. Russell Melvin Miller Oliverb. Beaman Robert Frakes C. B. Russell

NO DECIDED CHANGES IN FOOD PRICES seg

The agriculture department forecasts meat prices to stay high through spring and early summer with modest declines in lamb and better quality beef. Dairy products are expected to fall through June, poultry and eggs rise slightly then dip later, and fats and oils decline by late summer from current highs. Fresh vegetables are set to fall as the marketing season develops and fruits rise modestly in April and May with strawberry prices dropping below last year.

Associated Washington Agriculture Department Ems

March coldest since 1932 with heavy moisture

C Posey reports March 1947 in the city was the coldest since 1932 with an average 39.3 degrees and a 43 degree temperature swing from 84 to 77 on March 22. Snow totaled 8.40 inches, moisture 4.15 inches, and a three month rainfall of 5.37 inches. Cloudiness 59.67 percent with 14 rainy days and one thunderstorm.

C. J. Posey Posey

Powell Charged With Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses

Gerald Powell of Lecompton was bound over to district court for trial on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses after waiving a preliminary hearing before County Judge Frank R. Gray. He is jailed on a $1,000 bond. The complaint says he mortgaged a 1941 Chevrolet to Securities Investment for 400 while already mortgaged to another bank, which repossessed the vehicle January 2. In Wichita, aid funds for 15-year-old Jackie Carlson, injured in an auto crash and in a coma for 13 weeks, rose to 1,444 dollars, nearly doubling yesterday’s tally.

Gerald Powell Lecompton Frank R. Gray Powell Securities Investment Company Wichita Kan Jackie Carlson Wichita Beacon

Parsons Private Trash Franchise Faces Election Result

Parsons voters rejected financing measures for city trash and garbage pickup, continuing a five year private franchise run by Parsons Sanitation Company. The firm, with three large trucks and two pickups, bills residents via water bills and charges 65 cents per housing unit with optional extra yard waste fees. Public praise has grown as routes and collections stabilized after initial complaints, with the city Health department stepping in for nuisances.

Lawrence Parsons Parsons Sanitation Company Water Department City Health Department Journal-World Parsons Sun

City ends three month trash service amid election fallout

The city halted all refuse collection after a 291 vote defeat. Funds exist to cover March operations but not ongoing costs. Mayor Russell said residents must handle their own trash, with the council to discuss the sanitation crisis Friday. Health director Mott reported all collection activities stopped.

C. B. Russell J. M. Mott Vernon King Water Department Tts Roy Lawrence Ralph ‘Tate

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