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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1947

Page

2

Survivors to testfy at board in Tex disaster

Survivors were expected to testify before the board on the Tex disaster. Reports describe a scene of famine and sheltering aid as the Red Cross and Salvation Army ran feeding stations. The Salvation Army fed tens of thousands at Camp Wallace and other sites, while Shelter posts and a high school gym served as relief hubs.

Ted Faye Trey Surpre-P Pat Sontag Coe Laprat Perinay Texga City Nephiy Wallace Red Cross Laren Salvation Army Aliuaya

HITS SPENDING SPREE

Kansas City April 22. Clarence J Brown from Ohio blasted government spending at a Republican National Committee meeting. He calls for cutting costs and reducing taxes, arguing the president’s budget overstates expenditures and burdens workers with higher taxes.

Kansas City Teaen Clarence J. Trown Ohin Republican National Committee Brown Truman Jower Hadker Bron Cnat

Unclear transcription from Lawrence event links names

Fragmentary OCR notes show incomplete names and relationships. Mentions Alfred Finnham, Marion Le Sier of Lawrence, and Fiskars kin with ties to Radron, but details are illegible and no clear event or outcome is stated.

Howard Finehast Alfred Vi Finnham Fiskars Marion le Sier Lawrence Radron

Officers installed at Junior High PTA in Lawrence

Mrs. Justin Hill was named president with Mrs. Jed Montgomery as vice president, Miss Frances McCleery secretary, and Mrs. Lucille Allison treasurer at an installation ceremony led by Boardman. The Junior High chorus performed under Fr. Weigand as recreation director Larry Heeh discussed summer activities and family participation. A separate case saw OPA verdict against George D. Breaker over a rent hike in Topeka. In agriculture, Kansas poultry extensionist M A Seaton forecasts a 20 percent drop in chicks this year due to hatchery output and May bookings.

Lawsrence the. Boardman Fr. Weigand Larry Heeh Lawrence Maurice Clarson Justin Hill Jed Montgomery Frances McCleery Lucille Allison OPA Topeka OFA George D. Breaker Kentucky Steel Manhattan Kan Apris Kan M. A. Seaton Kansas State College Seaton

Council of Knights Kadosh Confers Multiple Degrees

The Council of Knights Kadosh confers 24 95 28 27 28 and 29 degrees on April 23 with dinner at 6 30 p m. Officers listed include A 5 Martin Commander Right Recorder Advocate William i la More.

Council of Knights Kadosh Martin Wm. i

ASK PAVING COMPLETION FOR U S 34 TO KANGA LINE

A delegation of 34 residents from Cheyenne Rowling and Dece ue counties Kansas asked the Colorado highway board to complete paving of U S 34 to the Kansas line. Kansas reports progress with 69 miles yet unpaved from Strasburg Colorado to St Francis Kansas. A C Hancock of St Francis, former Kansas highway commissioner, led the group.

Denver Gor Lee Knous Atace Highway Department Kansas U. S Kanga Line Cheyenne Rowling Deceue Colorado Colorado Line Kneus Ory Board Strasberg, Coio St. Francis Kans A. C. Hancock Kansas Highway Commissioner

WHEAT OUTLOOK AND LEGAL TESTIMONY IN KS TOPEKA

Weather and crop reports for Kansas note showers and moisture totals across regions, with wheat yields reported between four and eight inches in some fields. Separately, Dean Moreau Testified that Ellis acknowledged signing a will and disposition of his library, with questions about competence and related testimony from Dr Hall and university officials in Topeka.

Dean Moreau Chanceline Malont Ellis Ellie Raymond Nichola E. R. Hail Maiott Uversity of Kansas Elis

Deaths and Funerals Mixed Local Notices

Funeral services for Jenn Char on will be tomorrow at 2 o clock at the Taylor Congregational church with Rev Fosbere Hughes in charge. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. pallbearers listed. Mrs Bovina Larner, about 80, former resident of Lawrence, died yesterday at her Oska home. services tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church. Burial in Ochilovas. Survivors include three daughters Ila Decia Cina May and one son Feark. A former Union Pacific agent Bennett, age unknown, funeral arrangements to be announced. The body remained at Schubert funeral home. services not held locally. Surviving Bennett include wife Zora, son Richard War ber Bennett, daughter Beverly Joan Bennett, plus three brothers and three sisters listed.

Jenn Charon Fosbere Hughes Huria Oak Hill Cemetery A.D. Weaver Ad Lindsey R. R. Brown W. Hunsinger Roger Wilhans J. W. Idurtey Gerald Hesse Charles Kadelife Bovina Larner Lawrence Diet Oska'onsa Chhaleea Anaraee Tie A. L. Hughes Maral Ochilovas Ila Decia Cina May Trope Feark Anne Otha Feden St. Margaret's Hospital Kansan Des Moines Linwand Bennett Union Pacific Richard Warker Bennett Beverly Joan Bennett Leslie D. Bennett Walnut Ridge Ark Wesley Bennett Pocahontas Sylven Bennett Jonesboro Onida Hart Mia Lois Wyatt Kennett Essie Bennett Ford Ask

Hull to Speak at Fort Leavenworth on British Strategy

Maj. Gen. R. A. Hull, commandant of the British Staff College at Camberley, arrives at Fort Leavenworth for a second U S and Britain military lectures exchange. He will discuss British strategy in the postwar world, following a talk at West Point, with future talks planned at the National War College and Imperial Defence College.

Fort Leavenworth Kin R.A. Hull British Staff College Camberley England United States Britain Hull Command and Staff College Kermit Roosevelt Widing Congress United Kingdom U.S. Military Academy West Point National War College Washington Albert C. Weidemeyer Feneral Second Army Immperial Defence College London

Students debate war memorial vote at KU campus

A special All Student council meeting at the University of Kansas discussed a plan for a student vote on a war memorial. Henry Werner urged caution citing potential ridicule and effects on administration. Supporters claimed students had never before expressed views through a vote and noted prior canvassing of opinions and veterans input.

All Student Council University of Kansas Henry Werner Oklahoma A Minto Campanile J. Howard Engleman F.C. Allen A.S.C

New KU Paper Presses for Cowboys in Big Six

The Fagle, a University publication, advocates a middle road in politics and calls for equal opportunity for all races. It supports admitting Oklahoma A and M to the Big Six, while opposing extreme ideologies. In other briefs, a hit-and-run fatality case is docketed for May 6 hearings, a Leavenworth jawbone discovery is noted, and Lawrence hosts an orthopedic clinic at Memorial Hospital with pre‑registration required. James Watt, noted as inventor claims broader recognition.

Fagle Rk, U Gats The Eagle Oklahoma A M. Into

Marriage Licenses Issued By Local Probate Judge

Probate Judge Frank R. Gray issued marriages for Ralph Lee Rowlen and Dorothy Louise Edwards both of Carrollton Missouri Alvin John Beeler and Gladys Belle Brewster both of Lawrence Roxymond O Cordell and Maxine M Gleason both of Topeka. A small garage at 629 North Fourth Street was nearly destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin. Fire department arrived at 10 32 a m and prevented spread to the home. A sodding demonstration with oat and bermuda grass will be held for Liberty Memorial high school farm on the Karl Nubrogse farm at 2 p m.

Frank R. Gray Ralph Lee Rowlen Dorothy Louise Edwards Carrollton Alvin John Beeler Gladys Belle Brewster Lawrence Roxymond O. Cordell Maxine M. Gleason Topeka Howard M. Estelle North Fourth Street Liberty Memorial High School Avni Karl F. Nubrogse Sneer Worden

Two Trains Collide Near Booneville Arkansas

Two Rock Island diesel trains collided ten miles west of Booneville near Belge around 1245 am injuring about 17 people none fatally. Eastbound brake failure caused crash as westbound tried to back up to clear siding. Injured included a Shawnee Oklahoma brake man and several passengers. hospital crowding ensued but tracks cleared in four hours.

Booneville Ark Amarillo Memphis Behy Here M. Christian Rock Island Mansfield Belge Shawnee Ckta Almut Christian Het Echo Fort Smith Bonneville Hospital Max Hampton The Bonneville Democrats

Russia Ready to Resume Korea Negotiations

Moscow reports Russia would resume talks with the United States on Korea after a U S suggestion for the Soviet American commission to meet in Seoul on May 20 to restart work. Foreign Minister Molotov blames American members for last May's breakdown and proposes a three point program for immediate action.

Moscow Russia United States Korea Seoul V. M. Molotov George C. Marshall

Senate Vote Planned On Truman Aid For Greece Turkey

Washington April 22 with a strong likelihood the Senate will approve President Truman's plan to provide Greece and Turkey 400 million dollars in financial and military aid to deter communism. The measure faces its first congressional test amid expectations of less fervor than the United Nations charter vote in 1945. Police in Havana searched for clues after a car carrying several gunmen fired on the capitol buildings during a session. In Wichita Kansas Hugh Burnett was elected Rotary Governor for the western central district to succeed C R Mre Kechnie of Greensburg.

Washington Senate Truman Greece Turkey Haier Havana Congress Attaic Rotary Wichita Kan Hugh Burnett Hare Kansas Firmal R. Mre Kechnie Greensburg

Army National Guard Mustering at Lawrence Armory Event

An inspection at the Lawrence Armory last night reviewed the spring parade and reviewed 22 wins by Gen Crames Browne and Col Hard Snider. The party noted Browne’s unit could not join the state guard. the guard was described as mustered and ready, with officers Pry and Bata present.

Crames H. Browne Hieten Hard KR. Snider Lawrence Forpans Sherteie Pfenangewer al Eral Browne National Guard State Guard

B 29 Bombers Attack Kansas City Reported by Army

A wild simulated bombing raid from Fort Worth and Roswell involved 60 B 29 bombers striking central Kansas City with a later pass over St Joseph and a night return. The operation, described by the army as a long coordinated exercise, included aircraft from the Richth air force and multiple groups assembling near Tulsa and Roewell before the northward flight. In other news, Rotary’s President’s Award was given in Clay County, and Frankan Owens was named end coach at Kansas State after formerly playing for North Carolina State.

Kansas City Sutl Foran St. Josephy Vie Kansasity Rom Fort Worth Jex Turse Ariz Roswell Nlm Richth Air Force Fort Worth Eveup Tueison Roewell Abanta City Tulsa Joine Aggie Grid Manhattan Kan Frankan Owens North Carolina State Kansas State Sam Francis Thurlo McCrady

Williams town Mee and Mra td Lamar of Mee Farad

Local social notes record a string of dinner guests and visits among residents including Mr and Mrs Charles Johison Mh aul Wr Carl Becuns and Hugh ter. Other families hosting or visiting are listed with names such as Mio and Mrs Vine all Green Mr wd Strs and the Allen family. A school update notes April 18 date for a bagket dinner and a call by County Superintendent J D Everett for state teachers exam applications due by a Wednesday deadline in May 1917 at Oakalocgs. A committee of county teachers reviewed recent tests for fourth grade pupils. Frank Brocken’s daughter Mre Hilt Kindred of Topeka is mentioned, plus farm visits by Amerine Carl Rennie and others. Frank Hoelsteain works on renale tasks to prepare for snow. Mrs Matt Stalar is reported as very poorly.

Mee Mra Td. Lamar Farad Marin Motger Baby Sting Charles Johison Carl Becuns Hughter Sune Mio Vine W. HL Allen Tensel Elaed J.D. Everett Hi Oakalocgs Cir County Sea Hilt Kindred Et Topeka Frank Brocken Oak Grove Brocken Row Amerine Carl Rennie Kansaa Frank Hoelstealn RR Allen Ina Daugster Matt Stalar

Mackey district social and school notes from last week

In the Mackey district last Wednesday a church night supper at the First Methodist featured special Kansas City speakers. Misprints noted a new teacher for Markey next year. Mrs Ronald Roth and Mrs Meredith South's care were mentioned. Guests included Mr and Mrs Otis Nutting and others. a basket supper followed, gifts were given to the teacher, and bridge games with refreshments were enjoyed by Arthur Hemphill and guests.

Mackey Deluol Oakridge Mackew Andray John North Iuynsrin Snd Roe Gardner First Methodtet Kansas City Francis Metcalf Breese Markey Bruehe Mackey School LaNape Ronald Roth Meredith South Arthur Hemphill Vis J. ©. Hemphill Lawrence Wiliam Puckett Otis Nutting Horton Thompson J. C. Hemphill

Market and Livestock News and University Strike Update

Market notes mention Marseta at 6 Glirer and regional price trends with farm and cattle mentions. A separate item reports four emergency temporary university buildings under strike, with work curtailed since April 1 and pay disputes ongoing.

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In Memoriam Fragmentary Verse From Hushed Notices

A fragmented memorial notice laments a vanished reader and unnamed individuals. It hints at memories, loss, and distant places while blending garbled names and stray phrases into a somber, non-specific remnant.

Lawrence Training Promise for Next Job Prep

A fragment suggests a program touting training to prepare individuals for future employment. It mentions readiness and opportunities, though the text is garbled and lacks clear entities or concrete details. The passage reads like a promotional or informational note about career preparation services.

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