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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1947
Page
10
Washington columnist Hal Boyle recounts hotel experiences from around the world, noting quirks and manners in Austria Switzerland China and the United States. He recalls staying in hotels, interactions with staff, bribes, and oddities like wall art and perky waiters, reflecting on hospitality and travel narratives.
A blind couple in Canton, Mr. and Mrs. George J. Corbett, were awarded legal custody of Corky, an about year old boy. The boy, believed to be the first of his kind in Ohio, was left with the Corbetts by Corky’s mother. The Corbetts moved from Youngstown three years ago, and Corbett works at a Timken Roller Rearing factory. Previously custody belonged to the Catholic Servite Society. Mrs. Corbett is legally blind. her husband has no right toeler.
Special ancient classes at Libert Memorial High School will show motion pictures about China hourly during the day tomorrow. Part of March of Time, the educational program runs for both boys and girls as part of vocational school efforts. Mrs Helen Chewning leads these programs amid campus activities.
Amphibious tractors remain in good operating condition near Camp Pendleton California with U S Marines from the Byrd Expedition returning. The tractors had been left at the Bay of Wales and await thawing for ready use in ongoing hauling tasks.
Local North Lawrence column records numerous social visits gatherings and church youth events. Names include Linda Kennedy Bernard Kennedy Kathleen and Kenneth Hamble, Gus Brune family and others. Activities span birthdays dinners picnics sermons and a Sunday youth meeting at the Methodist church.
Donald J. Meyer is serving aboard the destroyer USS Grand Canyon after enlisting May 21, 1946 and completing recruit training in San Diego. Lt Chester W Gaten Jr has finished primary and hone instrument flight training at Corpus Christi and will proceed to Pensacola for advanced night training. William J Stadler Jr serves aboard the battleship USS Wisconsin which took part in four naval reserve cruises to the Caribbean. O Conn or, VP of Dresser Industries, announced a contract with Soviet authorities to build a $6 000 000 gas storage plant in Moscow to start at noon and finish by fall 1949. Sweden spent about two billion dollars on wartime programs in World War II while staying neutral.
Territorial residents are embarrassed by reports of snakes found in Hawaii shipping areas. A ship loaded with sugar and bundled cargo is tied to potential snake introductions from the South Pacific, with fumigation policies in place. A snake was earlier spotted near Pearl Harbor, and more have since been reported aboard a ship at Manus, triggering searches for the spread of reptiles.
Tourists wander through Knole, one of Britain’s oldest manors, now owned by the National Trust. The vast estate features 74 rooms, six centuries of history, ornate chimneys, vast courtyards, and a King’s Room bed made for James. Night guards with permits patrol the forested grounds and furnishings are on display for visitors.
County treasurers from across Kansas will gather in Topeka for a three day meeting May 20 to 22 with officials from the state motor vehicles department. The sessions will be directed by M Voelker department superintendent and Governor Frank Carlson is set to address one session of the meeting.
In a note from Probate Judge Frank R. Gray the following couples were issued licenses: Edward Crump and Roberta Kalla of Randolph. Verner M. Newman of Lawrence. Ora E. Waters, 67, of Lawrence. Separate mention notes the Philippines census plan, declared too costly at three to five million dollars and postponed indefinitely.
Louisville residents buzz over Kentucky Derby contenders with Phalanx as the favorite while trainer Sylvester Veitch voices concern about Jet Pilot and On Trust. Fans and bettors eye rivals Faultless and Den Fisher as Plain Ben Jones prepares for a potential fourth Derby win at Churchill Downs and a record crowd approaching 128,000.
Haskell Institute Varsity defeats Airanda League rival Airanda in Kansas City Missouri by a wide margin. Pitcher Joh Penning allows one hit through five innings while Kinw hits lead to multiple runs. Weales and Waske drive in runners, with Braver rally in seventh producing five runs amid errors.
Oklahoma Supreme Court refused to issue a writ to compel the University of Oklahoma to admit Ada Lois Sipuel, a Chickasha Black student, to the law school. The ruling upheld a lower court decision and Mile Sipuel, backed by the NAACP, might appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. William Jewell won a triangular track meet with 81 points, Tarkio second, Drury third.
The notice from Lt Hugh Flu reports Harry Doyle, famed as a former baseball figure, will coach for a token salary of one dollar per season. The piece threads through Doyle's career and ties to Larry Berra, plus scattered notes on other sports figures and local events.
In a dense sports page, teams from New York Philadelphia and Washington clash amid late homer by Ott at Shibe Park. Refs note strong performances from Watt Fossy Mearewin and Petror Renn while Brantels and Wike lead batting rallies as leagues contend for top spots.
A fragmentary report notes school thespians staging an all school party over the weekend. The piece mentions(classified?) activities and an upcoming civics event, with references to performances and student involvement at the theater.
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