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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1950

Page

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Government Asks Russians Expected To Move To’ For Strike Delay

Moscow observers say Russians will press a “total diplomacy” drive to counter U S efforts. They note Moscow has protested the U S plane incident and rejected a note, while pursuing reparations, Japan repatriation, trade pacts, and Jerusalem stance as part of a broader diplomatic push.

U. S Moscow Dean Acheson Eng U.S United States Traen Treste Britain Frarg U.N Jerusalem U. State Department

Unstable Front Sends Cold Weekend Across Kansan

Forecaster Richard Garrett reports a cold front moving through the plains bringing strong northerly winds and dust across the region. Temperatures plunged with nights near 2 degrees at some stations and single digits in others, while Dodge City saw gusts near 80 mph.

Kar Ste tGay Laberal Phillipsburg Goodland Richard Garrett Katiaan Imay Kansan Tomore Acrosa Kangen Dodge City Garrett Oswego

Harsh April Weather Brings Record Temp Spike

A violent cold front pushed temperatures to near record highs over the weekend. Skies cleared at night as winds weakened, allowing a rapid temperature rise across Lake region areas. Farmers report crop stress as wheat fields and some land suffer from drought-like conditions and cracked soils.

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Blaze at Berkeley Atomic Facility Shortens Fire Alarm

In Berkeley on April 24 a fire at an Atomic Energy Commission building near UC’s cyclotron prompted a secret investigation by FBI and AEC agents after testing with Geiger counters. The two story lab burned, tanks of acetylene and oil exploded, five workers evacuated, flames controlled in 45 minutes, investigation ongoing.

Berkeley Calif Atomic Ehergy Commission W. A. Meinhart FBI Atomic Energy Commission University of California R. W. Barton Deta Don Wd Cooksey Trae A.ec F.C.1 ALEC Hinternoon Gie Minteayalis Oklatone Amie St Washington

Final rounds begin on county property assessment

Douglas County deputy assessors near completion of property assessments and are finalizing interviews to correct overrankings. County Clerk T R Gerhart urges public cooperation, asking those interviewed or owning property to participate, with certification to state officials due by July 15 and protests to be heard starting May 18.

Fremhard Addy Santa Fe Douglas County T. R. Gerhart Gerhart Bergen State Board of Agriculture Secretary of State

John E. Selig Dies in Lawrence Community Remembered

John E. Selig, longtime Lawrence resident and Trinity Lutheran Church member, died aged 0. Survived by wife Hope M. Selig and two daughters, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Funeral services at Funk's chapel with burial in One Hill cemetery.

Kansas Hepes M. Delo Peta Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Luthera Church Hope M. Selig Frances Wilbur Polo Mia Hope Hiewener Pittsburgh August FE. Selig Houston Marrinsburg Lauderdale Fla Harry Hig Vino Calif Albert Hill George J. Kirchhoff Alm. Hughes T. HE. DeForest Ale Orion Alc Reuter Charles T. Shivar Eriende Funk's Chapel

University coach named assistant for Caldwell Busters

Roland Eilerts of the University of Kansas was named assistant junior college football coach at Caldwell. He will serve under head coach Jack Morris who accepted the Busters’ head coaching job last week.

Garden City Kan Roland Eilerts Hig University of Kanxas Inez Jack Morris Caldwell Busters

Walkout in 43 States Hits Bell System Workers

Telephone equipment workers struck coast to coast in a major action by Division 6 of the Communications Workers of America. The stoppage aimed to affect about 19,000 Bell system members by nightfall, with Western Electric reporting 3,000 out in Chicago amid ongoing federal mediation.

New York Comemunication Workers of America Atl Ite Bell Eystem District of Columbia Western Electric Co Ciam Rocky Mountain West Coat State Spehesmen le Vichet Linea Maine Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Montana Bell System American Telephone and Tele-graph Co Peechtest Truman Wakeuts Union Western Electric South Bend Ind Salkout Wade

Holiday for Grades Focuses on New Reading Textbooks

Teachers gather in New York and Lawrence to learn how to use Ginn reading texts with elementary students. Guy Cross from Kansas leads the session alongside Mina Dore and Armtrong of Springfield. Edith Cox, George Frey, and Helen McMahon attend as staff and education officials explain the program.

Nf the New Elementary New York School Tain Rem Guy Cross Rence Kansan Ginn Publizhion Seman Mina Dore Springfield Lawrence Aire Edith Cox State Board of Education George Frey State Department of Education Med. Whitson County Institute Mra Helen McMahon University of Kansas

Four injured in highway crash on K-2 between McLouth and Oskaloosa

Four persons were treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a head on collision on highway K-2 between McLouth and Oskaloosa. Rev and Mrs Siegmund of Plattsmouth Neb survived with injuries. Their children Ida Ann and Richard were treated and released. An Army officer and Patrolman Moomau were hospitalized at Veterans Hospital Wadeworth. motive unclear.

Lawrence Memorial Hospital McLouth Oskaloosa Siegmund iPlattamouth Neb Siegmand Ida Ann Richard E. P. Moorma

Opening Concert At Kinane University Sets Music Week

Opening event for Music Week at the University of Kinane on Sunday features a 50 member chorus from the Ko a cappella choir and glee clubs. Soloists include Maud Nosler Irene Peabody Ky U faculty Chiyton Kreh biel Reinhold Schmidt and Robert Shaw Chorale veteran. The concert begins at 3 o clock in Heeh auditorium with no charge for the public.

University of Kinane KU Symthony Guiseppe Verlita Aclorck Tiet Maud Nosler Chicago Irene Peabody Mrann Ky U Chiyton Krehbiel Moundndge Goloist Robert Shaw Chorale Reinhold Schmidt Bari Qone Chicago Operacy Ared Voice K. U Swarthout Rudolph Ganz Frances Magner Leonard Warren Metropolitan Opera EF. Power Biggs Harvard University Margaryt Moyer Carolette H Carell Buhler Theas Jean Rudulph Robert Eherwein Lawrence FE Jens Hunt Pecs Ene Beth James Arthur Charles A Shelford Raney Shackelford Richard Shackelford Dale

Calla Practice Session Sets Tryouts for City Baseball Team

Lou Hammer, practice session manager, invites players to a tryout for the city baseball team tomorrow evening at 8 o clock at the Municipal diamored.

Lou Hammer Municipal Diamored

Stock Market Index Closing Report

Market indices closed with limited movements as investors watched tech shares and financials. Trading stayed cautious across sectors amid mixed earnings signals and macro outlooks.

Tom Childers Named Student Mayor for City Day

Lawrence high school senior Tom Childers has been chosen to serve as student mayor for City Day. Thirty five other Liberty Memorial students will join city offices for a morning observing municipal work and future plans.

Tom Childers Lawrence Childers Wood Weet Hills Parkway Liberty Memorial Delese American Legion Petudenta Cora Davenport

Five Americans Die in Japan Crash Transport Plane Incident

Manila report lists Leavenworth medical officer Captain Kuraner and his wife with two children among five Americans killed when a United States air force transport plane crashed in Japan Friday night. Also mentioned are Lt. Paul Ferry of Toyaka Kansas and Berry of Topeka noted as survivors of a two month old daughter.

Manila Heing Kuraner Leavenworth Kan Aon Hauachter Paul J. Ferry T Toyaka Ae All Air Force Japan Kuraner University of Kansas City Kuranet Europe Berry Topek Hornell

CONTINUE TO MOVE AGAINST BOOKIES

Police raid two bookie rooms along the Kansas Missouri line leading to six arrests. Officers used a sledge hammer on a door to enter a second floor storeroom believed to house a horse race betting operation. Across the border in Kansas City Kan further raids targeted taverns with padlocks placed on safes and more action promised.

Red Mevssates Peevad Kansas Missouri Kansisty

Registration program for city managers in five states faces issues

Reported for the third annual conference at the Memorial Union with speakers including Ander Ny Christensen of the University of Minnesota and Char ones EB of the City Managers Association. The event aims to address public access and professional ethics while featuring sessions led by Wichita and Minnesota faculty. Advance registrations list attendees from multiple states.

Vemenday Gehowl Ras On Gorgemaprerst Ray Ander Ny Chaistenaen Iiversity of Minnesota Memorial Union FL Allen Christensen Charones EB Billey Welled Renational City Managers Associaion Chicnan Mine Wall Department of Political Hannibal William EF Hansen Pittsburg

Workmen Move Dirt Across Street in Park Project

Central Park faces controversy as dirt from a new fire and police station site is hauled across Eighth and Kentucky to the ravine and rock garden. City officials promise to clear around tree bases and reroute excess soil to foundations, with plans for skating facilities and tennis courts in the park.

Central Park Eighth Kentucky Street Tre Rene Trove Rive Basardous Patel R. O. Burgert Burgert Burgett Larry Hech Lawrence Recreation Commission Recreation Commission Avai

Plans for American Day celebration move forward

Sponsoring committee advances Saturday American Day activities amid nationwide attention. Walter Winchell highlighted Cardinal Spellman’s address with a Protestant minister and a Jewish Rabbi at the banquet. About 7,100 attendees expected at the community building after 6:30 p.m. parade proceeds down Massachusetts street with floats bands and veteran groups.

Walter Winchell Francis Cardinal Spellman New York Winchell Smali Kenan Lawrence Cantinal Spellman Comtemunity Massachusetts Frontig Rony Nicholas Lopes Recrat William Kollender Lawrence Atoren United States Woodring Tomstmanter

Debaters Feature at Rotary Club Program

A spirited debate on a national topic was presented at the Rotary Club meeting. Steve Mills of Wine Net and Keith Wilson of Independs spoke for the affirmative arguing the United States should protest Soviet activity by outlawing the party and curbing its actions. Melchier of RK Uy chaired the program, while Witton defended the view that current criminal code already forbids subversive activity by party members.

Fodage Wien Steve Mills Winenet Ani Keith Wilson Independsepee Methare K. OU Mtuitentany Kiet Melchier RK Uy Mills United States Communist Gente Witton U. S Communist Party

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