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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1949

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American Chiefs Arrive In Paris

The American joint chiefs of staff arrived in Paris from London after reporting progress with Britain Norway and Denmark on mutual defense under the Atlantic pact. They expect a defense organization possibly operating by year’s end and discussed force needs and funding with Allied leaders in separate talks.

Paris Joint Chiefs of Staff London Britain Norway Denmark Rench Truman Adm Louis E. Denfeld U. S Admiral Denfeld Joint Chiefs Denfeld Omar Bradley France Fontainebleu Viscount Montgomery Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands U. S. Naval Altho Eurom Europe United States U.S. Congress Atlantic Pact

Pioneer resident Mary Dicker dies at 86 in Lawrence

Mary A. Dicker longtime Lawrence resident since 1864 died at home at age 86. Survivors include three sons Rudy E Myron and Ralph two daughters Mrs O A McGinnis and Alice Dicker eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral at Congregational church Saturday 10 30 AM with Revs Dale Turner and Fosberg Hughes officiating. Burial at cemetery with no flowers requested. Funeral home listed for notices.

Mary A. Dicker Lawrence E. B. Dicker North Lawrence Bridgeton Ind Plymouth Funk Funeral Home

Breathing Spell Seen in U S Business Slump

Washington reports signs of a temporary pause in the U S business downturn that has stretched through 1949. Officials say activity may hold mid year with possible rise in September, but longer term prospects darken as readjustment continues through 1950. Confident buyers and easing credit help buoy sentiment amid tax and deficit financing factors.

Washington Truman

Truman to Publish White Paper on U S China Ties

Washington reports President Truman announced the United States will publish a white paper detailing U S China relations to clear up misrepresentation distortion and misunderstanding The document will cover Weidemeyer and Marshall reports and reflect renewed focus on nurturing friendship between the American and Chinese peoples Found Dead at Home Wichita Aug 4 Frank Rudell 62 railway express employee died of a heart attack at his residence after two days with no contact by his boss

Washington Truman United States China State Department Oeen Welemeyer State Marshall Wedemeyer George C. Wedemeyer Homo Wichita Frank Rudell Rudell Railway Express

Death in crash claims 23 year old Charles Moss

Charles C. Moss 23 of Lawrence died about 3 30 am en route to Leavenworth hospital after a motorcycle crash on highway 2440 six miles north of Lawrence. Autopsy cited ruptured liver. Witness truck driver Sam Kirkman reported seeing the bike and Moss conscious at scene. Moss later died at Leavenworth hospital. Survivors include parents and a sister and brother, all of Lawrence. Funeral services 2 30 pm Saturday in Atchison.

Charles C. Stoss Rhode Inland Street Leavenworth Ray Kansas City Leavenworth County John T. Bradley Sam Kirkman Lawrence Moss Kirkman O. K Frank Hoy Tonganoxie Hoy Leavenworth Hospital Atchison Liberty Memorial High School Sunflower Ordnance Works Parent Robert M. Moss Carl Reuter Robert, Jr Funk Funeral Home Stanton-Cummings Funeral Home Atchison Cemetery

Court Denies Petition in Parsons Ouster Case

Topeka Kan Aug 4 The Kansas Supreme Court denied a petition to transfer ouster proceedings against Vernon C. Aston suspended mayor of Parsons Kan to district court for jury trial The ruling cites a 1869 Jefferson County county attorney ouster suit as precedent

Topeka Kan Vernon C. Azton Parsons Supreme Court High Court Jefferson County

Dodgers Dominate Pirates in 11-3 Rout to Sweep Series

The Brooklyn Dodgers hammered the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-3 today, totaling 11 runs on 15 hits and taking the four-game set. Three Dodger players homered as Brooklyn rolled past Pittsburgh in strong fashion.

Dodgers Pirates Pittsburgh Brooklyn Dodgers Browns Boston Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns

Stock Market Index Edges Higher Amid Mixed Signals

Sixty stocks averaged 63.4 unchanged as investors weighed earnings data and economic outlook. The flat reading reflected cautious trading with few major moves, while some segments held gains on prospects of steady inflation and policy support.

Promotion and Commotion Over Want Ad Bride Pair

St Joseph Missouri August promotion and romance surround Charles Donaldson who used a newspaper want ad to find a bride. Irene Krebs, 18, answered the ad and the couple plan to wed Saturday after meeting at a drug store. A double wedding is planned with Orville Montimore, 22, also preparing to marry.

St. Joseph Charles Donaldson Irene Krebs Donaldson Irene Orville Montimore Jal Ayatem Dra

Truman Seeks Full Aid Amount From Allies

President Truman urges allied nations to provide the full requested sum of aid, framing it as essential for sustaining ongoing military programs and supporting global security efforts during the current crisis. He stresses unity and prompt action to avoid funding gaps.

Truman rejects blank check plan for arms aid to allies

President Truman refused to concede a blank check approach to the 1.45 billion dollar arms aid request but backs fast congressional action. He indicated support for curbs on presidential authority and outlined likely cuts and conditions. France and Great Britain were noted as potential major recipients.

Mr. Truman Congress Truman House Foreign Affairs Committee State Department

Nudist Conference Sparks Talk on Bathing Suits

A nudist conference near Denver hears Mildred of Topeka Kansas call French one-piece bathing suits the most sex provocative and useless for swimming. She explains nudism frees work and body from clothing and invites mixed company scrutiny.

Denver Mildred Topeka Kan Here

Polio shows a gain over 1948 totals

Washington reports 8 299 polio cases through July 30 up from 5 793 in the same period last year. The July week total was 1 8 with 1 839 in last year’s worst week. Officials see slower growth and a possible earlier peak this year with five states over 100 cases namely Texas California Oklahoma Arkansas and New York.

Washington Public Health Service Texas California Oklahoma Arkansans New York

Early 4-H Fair Offers Learning for Lawrence County Youth

Members of the 4-Leaf Clover 4-H club held a full day fair six miles south of Lawrence to prep for the Has kell Institute county fair on August 19 and 20. Exhibits covered An ora rabbits to Hereford and Holstein cattle with home economics displays by the girls. Judges Paul Johnson and Bette Quigley awarded ribbons, with Deal Six and county agent staff providing guidance on animal handling and display setup.

Dean and Tavern Hall Lawrence Haskell Institute Paul Johnson Liberty Memorial High School Deal Six Bette Quigley Pleasant Valley Clarence Lynch Stohby Howe Charlene Luckan Donald Landis Caroline Wilbur Margery Skinner Dean Had Farm Robert Howe Johnny Messer Jimmy Disque Lucille Rice Chester C. Johnson Estes Studie

Kansas City Man Dies After Highway Crash Near Matfield Green

Charles Clayton Hayes Sr. 59 of Kansas City Kansas died in Emporia hospital from injuries suffered Tuesday night in a highway accident near Matfield Green in Chase County. Hayes, a Santa Fe railroad switchman, and his wife were injured when their car overturned. Mrs. Hayes was only slightly hurt. Also in EMporia report M S Ship Winter remained in good condition after rupturing a leg muscle in a shop accident at 738 New Hampshire. he was crushed between a car and a work bench when a mechanic started the gears unaware the engine was running.

Emporia Kan Charles Clayton Hayes Kansas City Matfield Green Chase County Hayes Santa Fe Railroad M. S Winter New Hampshire

KU Pays Extra Price for House on Mount Oread

University of Kansas paid $15,000 for the 12 room Tanner house at 1126 Louisiana street, paying $3,000 above the local quote of $12,000 as it seeks housing for students. Officials cited red tape and policy aims while real estate brokers condemned the rapid purchase and questioned use of public funds.

Old Lawrence Mount Oread University of Kansas University Louisiana Street Board of Regents Journal- World Anaious Battenfeld Hall Louisiana Deane Malott Kansas E. U

Opening of Morgan-Mack Motor company plant draws crowds

Officials aim for 20 000 visitors over a three day opening at 706 Vermont street. L E Morgan president says guides will handle crowds as Ford’s modern plant opens 9 a m to 10 30 p m Friday to Sunday. Twenty 1939 Ford models will be shown across the building with regional Ford dealers and Kansas City office officials attending.

Morgan-Mack Motor Company Vermont Street L. E. Morgan Ford Morgan Kansas City

Mortgage aid to Spain cut from ERP program

Vice President Barkley ruled that 50 million dollars in loans to Spain can not be funded under the European Recovery Program. He said amendments by Senator McCarran violate senate rules and Spain has not met the act's basic requirements.

Washington Barkley Spain McCarran D.-Nev Senate

KU announces two new staff for fine arts music faculty

Chancellor Malott names Karel Blaas of Rochester and Miss Nevena Doxiv of West Hollywood to the University of Kansas music faculty. Doxiv, a soprano, will teach voice and replace Marie Wilkins on leave. Blaas will be assistant professor of theory viola and ensemble.

Karel Blaas Rochester N. Y Nevena Doxiv West Hollywood Cnif University of Kansas Deane W. Malott Doxie Marie Wilkins France Italy Joseph Wilkins K.U Blans Facult Miss Doxie Oberlin Conservatory Oberlin Ohio Cumnock School Los Angeles West 20Th Century-Fox Klaas Eastman School of Music Station Wham Rochester Civic Philharmonic Modern Art Blaas New York K. A Los Angeles Civic Light Opera Hansel and Gretel Grauman’s Chinese Theater Ingenius Bentzar Royal Opera House Copenhagen Harold Kellogg Arthur Alexander

Heat to Hold Off Topeka as Temps Edge Up

State forecaster Richard Garrett says warm but not hot weather is ahead with lower 90s forecast for tomorrow. East skies mostly fair while the west stays partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers tonight and Friday. Fort Riley reports a low of 41 and western towns show light rain totals from 24 hours ending at 1 am.

Topeka Kansas Richard A. Garrett Garrett Anthony Goodland Fort Riley Sublette Garden City Tribune Syracuse Dodge City Dresden

290 KU summer degree candidates listed by registrar

James K. Hitt announces 290 in residence or completed by summer session for bachelor degrees from seven KU schools. Degrees depend on finishing regular session. medical school will not award this summer. Additional 150 to 200 may finish by October. many are in field work or by correspondence.

University of Kansas James K. Hitt K. A Hitt Durin School of Law School of Medicine Rachelmof Lawal Daniel Charles Machmann Dean Ceeceil Katt Joseph Emmett Hensley Kathleen Erhart Stevenson Perneacla Stinee Baugh Wright David Earl Hay James Clarence Carroll James Mathews Stitler Winifred Joann Ruese Joseph Charles Weakly Seghelor Chester Wallace Spencer School of Fine Arts Carl Taylor College of Liberal Arts and Asclegees John Franklin Eailey R. Edward Drennen Franklin Ellsworth Fearing Harry Cahill Foster Rosemary Gaines Josephine Hecker Saan Clifford Kenineck, Jr Kar Ppelan Edwin EF. Kirchhoff Vernor Chalet Frank Mahon Howard Bruce McCielelan Leo Natanston Jear Burt Nunehelee Francis Raymond O'Kane Sun Nower David B. Rowlett Paul Ale Kernon Sims Graham Philip Frederick Upham Thomas Carroll King Ruth Clayton Nora Lea Temple Vinland School of Business Carl Francs Barlow Earl Wallace Bellinger Charies William Cathoen Charles B. Clementi Sunflower Wilferd Harold Hopper Hubert Keith Marsh Marshall FE. Martin Barbera Jean Morrison Kenneth Robert Murphy Jack Reece Noel Christie Reed Wallace Weahay Winters

Families to Attend Graduation at University of Kansas Medical Center

Mr and Mrs Edgar Jost Mr and Mrs Harry E Morrow and Mr and Mrs Edwin A Sandefur with sons Carl and Carol and daughter Evelyn travel to Kansas City this evening for graduation exercises at the University of Kansas medical center. Miss Elaine Jost Miss Louise Morrow and Miss Sandefur graduate from the school of nursing. Mrs Jost and Mrs Morrow will stay for the senior breakfast tomorrow.

Edgar Jost Willliam Arnold Harry E. Morrow Edwin A. Sandefur Carl Carol Evelyn Kansas City University of Kansas Medical Center Elaine Jost Louise Morrow Miss Sandefur School of Nursing Jost

Weather Report for Kansas Tonight and Friday

Kansas forecast shows generally fair conditions in the east with partly cloudy skies and scattered showers tonight and Friday. Warmer Friday with lows in the mid 60s and highs in the lower 90s.

Kansas

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