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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1952
Page
1
Ohio Senator Taft stretched his advantage over Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Nebraska Republican presidential primary. Write-in vote totals climbed from about five thousand to eight thousand as Taft pressed toward a lasting early lead, signaling possible revenge for Eisenhower wins in New Hampshire and Minnesota.
In Wisconsin Taft gains 2400f Whecortada 30 delegates while Kefauver sweeps the Democratic primary with over a million votes breaking records. Eisenhower and Stassen trail as Kerr vows to continue bid. Delegates favored Taft, with Eisenhower second and Taft ahead in many precincts.
Washington historian George F. Kennan was sworn in as ambassador to Moscow promising to ease tensions and improve the international atmosphere. He said the objectives are urgently desirable and possible if reciprocated and noted he can speak Stalin’s language. Also listed: Missouri Basin Survey Commission to meet to organize a year long basin development review and a milk station break in Underwood, with theft of pennies cigars and a camera.
Washington politicians from both parties hailed Gen. Eisenhower s year end Atlantic defense buildup report as a strong political asset for his campaign. Republican senators Ferguson and Mundt cited the document as a potential tool while Democrats like Senate Majority Leader McFarland praised its Europe cooperation themes. Eisenhower urged continued European rearmament with better value for money and urged Europe to become self sufficient in military manufacturing soon.
Washington braces for multiple strikes as about 30,000 Western Union workers threaten to walk out at midnight. The AFL CTU cites no offer from Western Union, while the CIO CWA calls for strikes by over 40,000 AT&T and 16,000 Western Electric employees in several states. The walkouts threaten widespread telegraph and telephone disruption.
Weather bureau forecasts continuation of clear spring conditions in Topeka and region through Thursday. Forecaster Tom Arnold expects a warming trend with chilly Wednesday night lows in the 30s and daytime highs reaching 70 to 75 on Thursday. Statewide skies are generally clear with no precipitation in the past 24 hours. overnight lows ranged from 22 at Hill City to 36 at Wichita, while Tuesday highs varied from 33 at Goodland to 67 at Chanute.
Gov Arn told Topeka Tuesday that a nitrogen fertilizer shortage should be temporary as industry expands production. He noted a 4 percent capacity increase planned in three years and cited farm demand rising dramatically over the past decade. Lawrence Journal-World publisher Threst S Simons underwent successful throat surgery at Mayo Clinic for vocal cord ulcer and expected to return home within a week.
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower told Abilene crowds he hopes to return to the United States well before the Republican national convention on July 7. He gave no commitment about quitting duties as supreme allied commander to campaign. Gov Arn announced the groundbreaking for the Eisenhower Museum where his war souvenirs will be shown, with a cornerstone slated for June 4.
AEC Chairman Gordon Dean said a Savannah River hydrogen bomb materials plant in South Carolina is behind schedule due to shortages of structural steel stainless tubing nickel and ice. He aims to boost priority to overcome the delay and noted U S production of weapons is rising sharply while military circles resist sharing more bomb details. He asserted the United States leads Russia in bomb production and other atomic energy aspects.
Ray Ogden of Eudora announces he will seek a second four year term as Med Douglas County commissioner on the Republican ticket. Ogden operates a real estate and insurance business in Eudora and represents the second district. Other commissioners are Charlies Bar ining and Elmer Ousdahl.
In Kansas the wets claim a sweep across cities while drys are beaten in all twenty local option ballots, signaling broad support for repeal of prohibition measures. Strong entities include Kansas voters and local officials amid statewide referenda outcomes.
Voters across 20 Kansas cities backed liquor stores, affecting bond and school issues, with Wellington’s close 19 vote margin showing a tight race. Key results: Liberal council race, Abilene bond approval for street paving near Eisenhower sites, Hiawatha $25,900 bond for auditorium rehab, and defeats on sewer plant bonds in Clay Center and Lyons.
Allies say Soviet Russia cannot be a neutral nation to police a truce. A sub committee will discuss Russia on Thursday as the Reds press for a role in armistice supervision. A separate staff group met in secret on prisoner exchange with no report.
The report notes the Korean War casualties surpassing 106000 with total killed in action around 16676 to 16629 in recent figures. It highlights ongoing battle casualties and last week totals from Inc. agencies.
Attorney General McGrath spoke with President Truman for 15 minutes at the White House and declined to comment on reports that his resignation was imminent. He met amid a dispute with Newbold Morris over financial affairs of cabinet members, noting only that he discussed departmental matters with the President.
About 335 Law rence high school students join peers from Kansas towns within 100 miles for the District Music Festival at the University of Kansas. Neal Wherry and Ralph Graber announced Friday and Saturday schedules with 682 events, featuring bands, choirs, solos, and ensembles. Judges from multiple state colleges and universities were named for the event open to the public.
Kansas drys concede a defeat in 20 local option votes but frame it as a temporary setback. Reverend Roy S. Holloman of Kansas United Dry Forces vows ongoing effort, calling the morning after the defeats the start of a renewed campaign for decency in Kansas.
A powerful earthquake jolted the Mexico City region about 200 miles southwest of the capital, with the strongest shaking expected near the Pacific coast at Acapulco. Initial reports mention damage across areas between the epicenter and the coast. Authorities urged caution as assessments begin.
Chris Kraft was reelected Mayor of Lawrence by all four other City Commissioners. The meeting noted Krafts efficient handling of chairmanship and duties. Also discussed were damages from a student demonstration after the Jayhawk game with LaSalle in New York City and the vandalism to paving on Massachusetts Street.
Walking soldiers tankers and pilots resume Exercise Long Horn after a 48 hour pause to rest and get paid. Four killed and at least five injured in car wrecks plane crash and shooting mark the return. Since March 25, seven dead and 24 injured overall with 115000 men in the maneuver. The 47th and 81st Infantry Divisions resume positions along a 35 mile front by Cowhouse Creek as the 82nd Division advances.
KU students and Lawrence merchants planned a homecoming for the national champions. The team was due in Lawrence around 5 p.m. with a Highway Patrol escort meeting them at the Kaw River bridge. They would ride in convertibles down Massachusetts Street to Fourteenth, then to Green Hall for rallies with speeches, after watching Seattle NCAA final film at Hoch Auditorium.
Seven Kansas high school newspapers receive certificates of honor from a national school press project run by the National Tuberculosis Association and the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Awarded papers include The Norton Nugget Norton The Independence Student Independence The Eagle Olathe The Ottawa Record Ottawa The Abilene High School Rooster Abilene The Mission Shawnee Mission and The Argentinian Argentine.
The Dorsey-Liberty Post of the American Legion will hold its annual birthday party at a.m. today in the Municipal building. Kansas guests include Harry Hasler state commander of El Dorado. The Acacia Fraternity Barbershop quartet will sing, with James Burgess Mary Laman Dick Roshong and Sam Wilson in the quartet. Also in the notices, Washington reports the House refused to set aside five million dollars for Tuttle Creek Reservoir construction on the Blue River in Kansas.
Lawrence city officials defend locksmith trade after a city water superintendent helped make blank jail keys usable for pre fabricated steel jail cells. Fries and Son, Covington Ky, faced delays as the Municipal Building jail blocks lagged in completion. City manager J H Wigglesworth notes council quarried prisoners in the county jail awaiting final cell installation.
Lawrence officials dispute a jail construction contract with Fries and Son over missing steel for cell blocks. Carl G. Ossman reports the east wall lacked steel as specified, while workers used ingenuity to access the jail. The city pressed for use before full completion, yet Fries and Son demanded final payment before allowing access. The jail can now be locked with the city’s key, amid tensions over payment and completion.
Kansas University, led by Clyde Lovellette, lost a tight 62 60 decision to the Peoria Caterpillars in Madison Square Garden, with Lovellette missing a crucial layup in the final seconds. The loss ends KU’s 15 game win streak. Peoria wins the Bulova Memorial Trophy for second place.
New York closing average for 60 stocks stands at 102.3, down 0.2. Market activity shows a modest decline with some shares easing after midday. Investors monitor recent earnings and inflation signals as trading winds down.
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