28 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1947
Page
1
Trial of phone operators proceeds with further sessions scheduled through Wednesday. Court adjournments followed unclear testimonies as prosecutors and defense prep their final arguments amid a crowded docket and ongoing inquiries in the case.
In Liberal Area rent controls were removed on May 8 in a local policy shift. Officials, led by Mullican and Wark, announced the change amid discussions of area housing conditions and market pressures. The measure affects Sand tet cod and Gayman ty ALoA regions with impacts on tenants and landlords.
The fragmentary text mentions a surprise development involving a merger near a canal and a severe incident affecting parties including a minor. No clear entities or dates are readable, but the page hints at a local event with unexpected financial or governance implications.
Reports from Washington say Secretary of State Marshall urged patience with the Soviet Union and favored presenting European peace treaty issues to the United Nations. He spoke to congressional leaders at a White House session ahead of his report airing tonight. Some attendees believed his firmness helped sway Moscow, though not all senators shared that view. Marshall’s remarks touched on Greece and Turkey, German and Austrian reparations, and possible U.N. consideration, as Congress debated aid measures for Greece and Turkey and Polish affairs.
Washington April 28. officials say the Soviet delegation is prepared to begin lend lease negotiations. State Department optimism rests on progress and anticipated formal discussions between American and Soviet representatives.
The sermon by Sippel is set for 4 pm at the Foret Brsian site with Father George leading related church services. May 25 commencement details remain unsettled as announcements are unclear and event specifics are pending final confirmation.
In Lawrence a mass demonstration outside the telephone company was halted by Police Chief Elhesner after it blocked the sidewalks. The incident involved protestors, switchboard operators, and a strike affecting telecommunication workers. Police blocked further sidewalk disruption as managers and workers reported the return of staff.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a missing girl case with unidentified parties and a threatened contact, mentioning a planned 10 a.m. event and a Saturday night disappearance. Names and locations are garbled, but the record cites a parental threat and a government connection amid ongoing inquiries.
A flood of minor injuries from a roadside incident at Memorial Hospital involved several named patients including Rimeman of Kansas City and Bloss from Baldwin. The report cites wrist and elbow injuries, cut lines, and a bus crash near Hillaborn Texas where a Southwestern Greyhound overturned twice injuring about 20 people after the driver said lights went out.
Amid a national telephone workers strike, Porter and Warner officials warn of possible delays as wage talks stall. Union leaders press for a 12 percent raise by Friday while Bell system contractors in the Southwest brace for impact. The dispute draws in states from the Dakotas to New York, with direct effects on production lines and service outages anticipated if negotiations fail.
In a formal gathering at Winter General Hospital several parents and friends, including Mr F. Graber and Mr Hohle, attended the event. The remarks touched on the progress of students and noted a farewell for a staff member amid mild decorum and a reflective mood.
A three-vehicle crash on Rhode Island Street and Thirteenth Street sent one driver to Rench Memorial with injuries. Police described a turn toward the curb that clipped a parked truck. Damaged cars included a Rodce coupe and a Chrysler.
Apr 28 Topeka reports clouds moving across Kansas with showers expected mainly central and eastern sections tonight and tomorrow. Low temperatures in mid to upper forties to mid fifties, highs near mid seventies. Farmers cautious on field work due to damp conditions and frequent opacities this spring. Topeka, Concordia, and Phillipsburg reached 78 degrees earlier with several towns recording mid seventies.
A 1941 Plymouth with occupants Miss Lillian Jean Alser and Miss Ruth Kreuter ran off Highway 14, four miles northeast of Lawrence, after a tire blew out yesterday afternoon. The car overturned and was badly damaged but the riders escaped injury, Undersheriff Travie Glass said.
International news reports wage increases in 21 factories amid union pressure and rising prices. The settlements cover steel, automotive, and electrical sectors, with general hourly increases approved for Leon workers and related plants.
Students plan a Wednesday event featuring hobo costumes and a parade to raise money for adoption awareness. A queen and king will be chosen by vote, with prizes for authentic outfits. The day ends with an all school party in the gym, with dancing and a program.
The Music Week Festival opens with Elijah performed by 200 singers and 93 orchestral players at Hoch Auditorium. University choir, symphony orchestra, and soloists led by Dean Swarthout will present the work in Lawrence for the first time with no admission charge.
In Smith Center Kansas April 28 1944 coroner rules murder and death by own action in the deaths of Mrs Mabel Robinson 24 and her daughter Patty Jean 2 at the family home near Bellaire. The mother died after attempting to murder her children by beating choking and releasing carbon monoxide in the sealed house. The 13 year old Lewis Lorey saved four by alerting a neighbor and summoning help. Fire damaged a roof at 31 North Fifth Street in Smith Center when sparks from a chimney started a blaze at 3 40 pm yesterday.
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