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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1947
Page
2
County court action reports J Betes of Topeka guilty of driving while intoxicated and fined 100 dollars plus costs. Judge R Gray also fines Himmons Downer of Topeka 25 dollars and 5.25 dollars in costs for drunkenness on a public highway.
State highway commission awards include 191 miles of federal and state highway work in 12 counties. Concrete paving on US 24 from Tonzatoxle to Chillicothe awarded to Peer Pe Co. Needesha firm for 735. Bridge superstructure bids rejected as too high. Second county project fixes concrete pavement and asphalt surfacing on 4.1 miles of US 24 south from Laraing, awarded to Kaw Paying Co. for 102 068. Secondary projects across multiple towns include grading and surfacing with several contractors and prices listed. Renowned names include Kaw Paying Co Topeka and Wenzel & Sonk Hutchinson.
A page one controversy over a lecture on American morality features editorials and letters. The writer defends the speaker’s remarks while acknowledging selective quoting and hurt over misimpressions. A YMCA secretary notes the error and regrets misstatement of figures quoted as the speaker's.
Washington April 29 The House voted tentatively to slash foreign relief funds by 450 million dollars, subject to a Senate review. The action reflects early debate on the measure, with a final decision expected after a formal roll call.
Patrolman William Cox reports an automobile collision yesterday at 1:30 p.m. on Eleventh Street involving a 1939 Pismonth driven by Mrs. Lawrence Chicks and Joslin’s car. Both vehicles sustained minor damage.
Fragmented notes recount HLL Chambers recovering in hospital and sharing musings on life changes shaped by marriage, travel, and work. The piece weaves in local Lawrence events including a new high temperature record, phone switchboard activity, a barber’s move, a beauty shop relocation, and building permit declines, with community updates on residents and businesses.
Dr Jack W Passmore of the University Kansas School of Public Health will join 11 doctors to gain practical experience in public health this summer. He and his wife and young son plan to return to Lawrence after the rotation at the University hospital.
A district gathering in Emporia featured Col. John Alfrey arguing for a National Security Day and broader military training while films highlighted wartime horrors and lifesaving skills. The Lawrence club event, led by Prof. W. W. Davis, drew about half the convention delegates. Dr. F. Allen attended and former Rotary leaders were recognized as Don Phelps John Starkey and Richard Ayers joined by John Andrews.
Mrs. Martha Stough of Mound Valley died last night at age noted, survived by son Charles D. Stough Jr. and daughter Mrs. Margaret Meta of Lawrence, with funeral at Mound Valley. Phillip Thorpe, 23, former officer, found dead of heart attack at 79% North Seventh Street, to be buried Maple Grove. funeral Thursday at 4 at North Lawrence Raytisy church. Dr. Phillips D. G. Millps, former Lawrence resident, died suddenly Sunday in St. Louis. services tomorrow. He served in WWI and was safety superintendent for the Wabash railroad. survived by wife, two daughters, two sons, and several siblings.
Liberal Apr 29 report says four teenage boys escaped from the state industrial school in Topeka and traveled by train and car to a farm west of Plains. They gave names Jack Thompson John Wise Wayne Smith and John Graham, all 13 to 15, with 10 cents total. Deputy Sheriff Zed Coffee located them in a shed after Krause phoned. Probate Judge Gay reports no record of sending John Graham to the industrial school.
Secretary Marshall urged progress toward a final peace settlement with the Soviet Union during a Moscow meeting. He criticized Soviet conduct in Germany, urged cooperation in future conferences, and outlined differing views on demilitarization, political structure, reparations, and economic unity, while noting the need for an agreed program to start negotiations.
Residents assess heavy damage from a tornado that hit just east of Colby Kansas late yesterday. it moved northeast along Highway 24 with large hail and broken windows. No injuries were reported as lines were knocked out east of town and linesmen rushed to the site.
The presidential mother Mrs. Martha E. Truman, 86, rode in a wheel chair for the first time since a hip fracture in February. Doctors said the cast might be removed in about a week to 11 days. Miss Mary Jane Truman reported she was tired but in good spirits, and the President called for updates.
Liberty Memorial high school plans Hobo Day Friday with an 11am assembly, 2:40pm parade and 7:30pm party. Rita Bidinger leads a Hobo Queen contest. money raised from the one cent votes funds an adoption effort for a European child.
Baldwin community mourns a longtime resident and World War II veteran. Survived by wife Grace Thompson a 7 year old son Larry his mother Mrs Mary Thompson a brother Dr LW Thomason and a sister Mrs Bessie Craiger. He was a member of the American Legion Masonic lodge Eastern Star and the Baldwin Rotary. Funeral held at Fire Memorial structure in Baldwin with services led by a chaplain. He lived in Baldwin about five years before retirement and was active in local organizations.
Warren R. Jones of 1501 Tennessee street received the Alpha Rho Chi award at the University of Kansas architecture department anniversary banquet held last Thursday night in the Union. Seven seniors were recognized, three from Lawrence: Lloyd Heiberg of Barker Avenue, John Horner of West Sixth Street, and Merle Masterson of Ohio Street. Italy plans to apply for United Nations membership within days according to an informed ministry source, awaiting ratification of the peace treaty.
A Kansas authored contest runs from June 7 to August with a $10 prize shield designed by Ter nard Wardlow, a fine arts freshman. The event, overseen by Dean Frank T ixhaul, draws more than 40 student entries to be exhibited in Kansas City at the William Rockhill Nelson gallery in May.
Market news covers midday trading with grain and livestock notes. Wheat steady, mixed corn, cattle prices steady to firmer with strong feeder cattle demand. hogs mixed. Regional livestock receipts and grain quotes listed with varied demand and weights across markets.
A mixed trading day in New York markets saw a brief selling wave lower clocks, with a late rally trimming losses. Grain and livestock prices list beans and poultry lists the day’s notable items while U.S. Steel and other giants led the day’s gainers and a broad array of industrials faced declines.
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