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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1949
Page
2
A committee proposes raising social security payroll tax from 1 to 3 percent and boosting benefits 70 percent for current retirees. It aims to cover 11 million more workers, bringing total coverage toward 46 million, with further tax increases planned for 1965 and 1970, subject to House and Senate approval.
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughn, a military aide to President Truman, sought no prejudice in a Tanforan California track construction matter. Tig Woods said Vaughn pressed for merit and regularity at the White House on January 9, 1945, amid material shortages.
Markets in New York and Kansas City show mixed activity. Wheat and oats edge higher while corn and soy trace gains, livestock futures fluctuate with cattle steady to higher and hogs uneven. Grain cash prices list No. 2 contracts and dairy butterfat steady, with regional receipts and livestock reports highlighting demand shifts and price ranges.
Prairie hay remains in good demand at sitting prices but lower grade baled hay moves slowly at weak prices. Across the prairie market oversupply keeps prices soft while demand stays tempered by ample supplies and weaker grades. Meanwhile Wall Street news notes a July mid summer decline with minor fractional downgrades in stock values.
Philippine President Elpidio Quirino urged the United States to back a non military Pacific union to counter communism. Speaking in Washington during a visit with President Truman, he pressed for U S assistance and cited discussions with Chiang Kai shek about curbing communist expansion in Asia.
A photograph of a giant grasshopper printed by the Peoria Star sparked hundreds of calls from readers who believed the insect real. The editor apologized for the humorous image and noted it was created by amateur printer Velde Johnson Jr using a trick picture. Local school work proceeds as McAllaster elementary begins blacktop playground construction, awarded to Constant Construction and due for completion before school opens. In other news, James S. Russell of Newman pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, receiving a $100 fine, court costs, and 20 days in jail after being stopped on Highway 24 by Trooper James Martin.
A marriage license was issued yesterday by the probate court to Lester Roy Davia eighteen and Shirley Ann Stehlin eighteen, both residents of Topeka.
At Memorial Hospital a list of names and street addresses appears including Mrs Jean Nelson 1820 Tennessee street Nelson Grace 33 Rhode Toland street Mrs Virginia Smith 318 Louisiana street Mrs Martha 2098 Kentucky street Mrs Margaret Valentia Sunnyside Mrs Grace Coleman 729 Connecticut street Mrs Constance Wannell Sunflower Mrs Carol Crow 119 Tennessee street Eugene Percival Route 6 Larry Beyareh Baldwin and Mrs Reon Wi 740 New Jersey.
Mr and Mrs J R Gulbranson of Pennsylvania street report the birth of a son. The announcement notes the new arrival and the family name.
A fall from a feet ladder while picking caused injuries to a worker. The incident prompt investigation by local safety officials and is being documented for the workplace accident log.
In Lawrence, a resident recalled 6000 gallons of water used in a month and three dollars and a half bill, noting the 200 gallons a day would require four oil drums to haul. he returned home rather than complain. A local pest list grows with wasps, mosquitoes, and other nuisances as residents seek quick fixes.
In Daventry England Aug 9 14 year old Peter Connerty followed police guidance and flew a kite that tangled with 11 000 volt lines causing a BBC overseas broadcasts breakdown from the Daventry transmitter. Police constables Jack Fenton and Norman Woods who sparked the kite craze now draft a list of do nots for kite flyers amid a local power outage and cinema blackout.
George Kimes, a 50 year bank robber from Covington now in a state prison, is bound over for district court on an escape charge. He escaped in July 1948, fled to Oregon to work in a lumber mill, and was captured after nearly a year. He pleaded innocent before Judge W A Lackeyn.
The Wichita rent advisory board approved several rent adjustments after ignoring a court ruling that the new rent control law is unconstitutional. The panel will continue operations until the U S Supreme Court acts.
A White House source says Carroll C. Switeer urged President Truman to withdraw his nomination for a federal district judgeship in the southern district of Iowa amid support from Senator Gillette.
Washington reports Capt C. Capt retired today as census chief amid illness concerns. Hauser named acting director while Sawyer announces she is filing for divorce after 21 years. Officials indicate the census leadership transition follows the retirement and related personal matters.
UR C Bradford Corbin marketing and research director for Coleman Co Inc died in a Wichita hospital early today. Corbin was 56 and a longtime executive in the company with responsibilities in product marketing and market analysis. He was a prominent figure in the local business community.
Topeka reports the state board approved paroles for 26 inmates. Included: Jim Morris once sentenced to life for first degree murder in Sedgwick county with a 35 to 50 year commutation in 1945. Also paroled was Orville Slaughterbeck convicted of burglary in Douglas county in 1943 with a five to 10 year term. Lloyd Darnell identified Slaughterbeck as non local, with prior escapes from the Hutchinson reformatory and Lansing state prison.
A five year old girl Janice Medders amid cancer treatment calmly rode a plane to New York for examination. A takeoff crash near Anniston caused minor damage to the aircraft but no injuries. The patient and her father continued with another privately owned plane, piloted by Harmon Lane, to continue the journey.
Firefighters were dispatched to Alpha Tau Omega at 1537 Tennessee Street around 1 44 this afternoon after a large back yard asphalt pile burst into flames. The asphalt, used in roofing by Constant Construction, was contained with no reported damage.
In Topeka on August 9, Luther Samuel Robinson aged 42 wounded his estranged wife, set her home on fire, and killed himself with a shotgun according to the sheriff's report.
William Clay died this morning at his home on 1018 New Jersey Street. Funeral arrangements were announced later.
Reverend Edward J Hutchine aged 84 died after months of illness at his Baldwin home. Survived by wife Frankie Belle Hutchins and three children Lucille Hutchins Eagle Idaho Fred Hutchins Franklin Nebraska. Services Thursday 2 30 pm at First Methodist Baldwin with Rev Clare Hayes and Geo Boicourt, burial Oakwood Cemetery.
A long-tenured waitress describes her move from the Colonial to the Eldridge coffee shop, her daily routine from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and managing duties. She notes near-perfect attendance over 19 years, recalls wage changes since early days, and fondly mentions her family and encounters with regulars.
Edward Avery McKhenny died after a long illness at his Avery Island home in New Iberia Louisiana. The famed naturalist and founder of the island sanctuary and botanical garden will be buried today on the island he made famous.
Registrar James R K Hitt announced that August 15 degree conferrals will precede October in a new diploma schedule for the University of Kansas. Officials are verifying graduation requirements, faculty will recommend candidates, and the Board of Regents must approve the list before diplomas are mailed to students.
The Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce votes at a luncheon to handle Haskell football season ticket sales with a condition that sales proceed only after an agreement on stadium lighting with Liberty Memorial High School authorities. Rd Roach announced progress on the membership drive and a captains meeting will be held soon. Fred Stubeck Jr by Carter's Stationery was welcomed as a new member.
The Lawrence Junior Legion team, runners up in the state tournament, will play the Moody Motors of Independence Missouri tomorrow night at Municipal Park at unknown kickoff time.
The Kappa Sigma fraternity wins city approval to relocate a street light 12 feet to create a driveway west of the traffic circle on West Hills Parkway. Card of thanks to friends and neighbors for flowers and cards during hospital stay for Eva Pitcher.
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