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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1950

Page

2

Attlee Wins Commons Vote Though Facing Defeat

London April 24 The Labor government survived a pivotal vote by one margin ending a parliamentary scare that could force a resignation. The result maintained Attlee’s government in power with a steady overall majority after a second late vote backing 1950 61 budget measures. In Scotland a Labor gain boosted the tally to eight votes.

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Governor Smith Says No Place for Gangsters in Missouri

Jefferson City April 26 07 Governor Forrest Smith stated there is no room for gangsters and lawlessness in Missouri denying any breakdown in law enforcement He pledged the state will not be spent to gambling or crime while he serves as governor He spoke at a state convention dinner and noted appointments to police boards and department criticism over earlier actions at Charter Mingine and related political lines were mentioned with local figures linked to the governor.

Sievem Leone Mini Fers Sofia Snowden Sid Tennease Mable Pitts Prograts 1 Hos H. L. Smith Ninth Street Baptist Church FE. F. Font Della B General Conference John A. Gregg Bish University of Kaneax W. 8 Simma S. J. Yarder Mississippi Wesley Watson Kans Missouri Watson Mr. Smith National Baptist’ Convention Ruben Fields Kansas City Salisbury Moore China H. H. Chane Knife and Fork Club Chane Chiang Hina Lattern Chang Hainan Daland Ching Jefferson City Forrest Smith E. U Wanan Rone Kansay City Karuna Polhce Fin Kenehowe Charlie Gargette I Binaggie Smith

Market News From New York Apr 26 Food and livestock prices

Market notes report livestock receipts in Kansas City and Chicago quotes for cattle hogs and sheep, with cattle around 20 dollars per hundredweight and hogs firm. Grain and hay markets show mixed wheat and corn futures and steady alfalfa demand, while poultry and dairy items appear in scattered listings.

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Whitehead Pleads Guilty On Charge After Highway Stop

In county court today Whitehead Hinton pleaded guilty to a charge, received a 150 dollar fine and a 30 day jail sentence. The incident followed a patrol stop after he drove his vehicle off Lone Star Road near Tri West Bridge, ending in the ditch a mile west of the bridge.

Whitehead Hinton Tri Lone Star Road

Memorial Hospital Adds Names at Multiple Street Addresses

A fragmented list from Memorial Hospital catalogs residents and visitors, naming numerous individuals and streets such as Louisiana Street, Mississippi Street, Ninth Street NW, Vermont Street, Delaware Street, Connecticut Street, and others. The items include mentions of babies born yesterday and relatives, with scattered full names and partial addresses. The fragment ends with a note about a Lawrence Consistory meeting on Wednesday, April 26, with dinner listed.

Lawrence posts 10 minute parking rule eyed by police chief

Police chief D A Moore reports an average of 19 tickets nightly for 10 minute parking at the post office on Seventh and New Hampshire streets. Cars parked to see movies block postal lots, prompting warnings that repeat violators face towing and court fees. The rule runs 26 hours daily seven days a week.

New Hampshire DA. Moore Erven

Draft Extension Debate Shifts as Vinson Supports Two-Year Stay

Washington April 26 Chairman Vinson of the House Armed Services Committee reversed his stance and urged a two year extension of the draft law citing world conditions. The administration seeks continued draft amid no drafts since January 1945 and mounting congressional opposition. The committee will begin hearings Tuesday with Gen Omar Bradley expected to testify.

Washington Vinson Gan House Armed Services Committee Congress Armed Services Committee Learies

Smoking Object Scares Excavators in Exsex Maryland

In Exsex Maryland on April 26 a cylindrical object uncovered during housing work began to smoke. Police and onlookers gathered as Maj Allan C. Clark of the Air National Guard inspected it from a distance, then approached. The device turned out to be a military ammunition pat.

Exsex Allan C. Clark Air National Guard

Wheat Outlook in State Is Far from Encouraging

Topeka report says central and southwestern Kansas wheat remains in the balance with yields likely poor to fair even with more moisture. Northern areas show marginal growth while eastern sections report damage from recent low temperatures. Pastures and spring crops progress has been slow due to cold, dry weather across the state.

Topeka Kansas Federal State Departments of Agriculture

Lad Commits death by own action in Fear of Poor Report Card

New York police report a 13 year old, Donald Wichita, son of Patrolman Timothy Finn, killed himself with his father’s service revolver in his home. He feared a failing report card due yesterday and was found by his mother in bed.

New York Ny 5 Donald

Three Hurt as Car Hits Back of Transport on Highway

Three people sustained minor injuries when a car collided with the rear of a gasoline transport two miles east of TeePee junction on highway 24 40 yesterday noon. Clyde Finch and Emily Finch and their 2 year old daughter Ily Maxine escaped hospitalization. driver Thomas BR Reeves of Savannah unharmed. Authorities say the transport slowed for an ahead turn and the car struck its rear. Light damage to the transport and heavy damage to the car reported. Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office to Leonard Jordan and Hazel Jordan. Hugh Holder and Eddie Steven. Verne Frye and Betty Swaney.

TeePee Clyde Finch Emily Finch Ily Maxine Blytheville Thomas BR. Reeves Savannah Finch Probate Court Leonard

Aftab extremist tied member among four life termers

Acuansin in Hanged adel Maguid Ahmed Hanawa, a member of an outlawed Aftab extremist organization, faced four accomplices sentenced to life imprisonment while ten others were acquitted. A small tremor reported in Tokyo area caused no damages or casualties. An army spokesman in Kobe noted about a 20 second quake shaking American installations and cleared buildings.

Adel Maguid Ahmed Hanawa Aftab Tokyo Kobe-Osaka-Nagoya Kobe

Reading widow S Willis Jones dies at 76 in Reading Kan

Mrs S Willis Jones 76 mother of Wichita city manager Monty Jones died of a heart attack at her Reading home late Tuesday on arrival of her son en route to a Lawrence city managers convention. Survivors include husband a son Paul C Jones Topeka a daughter Mrs J M Cullum Green Bay Wis a brother a sister and two grandchildren Funeral set for 2 pm Friday at First Methodist Church Reading with burial in Reading cemetery.

Reading Kan S. Willis Jones Monty Jones Wichita Lawrence Horn Mahanoy City Jones Kansas Paul C. Jones Topeka Mra. J. M. Cullum Greenbay Wis M. C. Jones Denter Mra. J. J. Moses Champain Ill First Methodist Reading Cemetery

Weekly and Baker Ow ners Take Over Harria Co Inc

Herb Weekly and Ralph Baker become new owners and managers of L. T. Harria Co Inc an air conditioning equipment firm. Harria owns Midwest Manufacturing now making small circulation pumps and radar parts for the navy. Officers listed include Harris, Weekly, Baker W B Weekly as treasurer and legal advisor.

Herb Weekly Ralph Baker L. T. Harria Co., Inc Harria Midwest Manufacturing Co Harria Company Harris Company Midwest Manufacturing Company Navy 1. T. Haporanion Harris Nesira Baker W. B

Repertsa LP Gas Leap Fort Worth Apr 26

The liquefied petroleum gas industry shows rising domestic use and sales with an eightfold increase in ten years and a twelvefold rise in sales, noted by Kenneth Rugh of Philgas division of Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville. Kansas leads alfalfa seed production in 1949 with 194000 bushels from 140000 acres, while Kansas ties California for top rank in 1948 with 130000 bushels.

Repertsa LP Leap Fort Worth Ite Kenneth Rugh Philgas di Sion Salem Phillips Perale Company Bartlesville Kaness Manhattan Kan Kansas C. O. Grandfield Kansan

Market Reopens After Modernization at Main Street Site

Glen Freeman, manager, said the supermarket will reopen with updated d cor and layout reflecting modern merchandising methods. Owner Mrs. C. J. Eriksen added a new one story front and rebuilt walls. Harold Conner, area supervisor, will attend the opening tomorrow as he sets Lawrence as headquarters.

Superchusetts Street Glen Freeman Manger C. J. Eriksen Harold Conner Conner Lawrence

New Kansas Directory Being Distributed by Secretary Ryan

The Kansas directory, 112 pages, lists state officials, a brief state history, a post office guide, census figures, and other information. Five thousand copies are being printed and distributed today by Secretary of State Ryan from the state printing plant in Topeka.

Kansas

Brown Swiss Show Leads Topeka Winners In Aged Cow Class

In the Northeast Kansas Brown Swiss stock show held Saturday in Topeka Clyde Husted Route three entered two cows in the aged cow class. One cow captured fifth place in the blue ribbon class and the other won first in the red ribbon class.

Kansas

Market report shows mixed gains across industrials and rails

The market data indicates uneven gains with price advances in steel, chemicals, and rail stocks while chemical and manufacturing shares show strength. Notable names include Motorola and Consolidated Gas, with Chicago potato and Michigan staples cited among commodities. demand remains moderate and supplies steady.

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