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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1949
Page
7
The State Geological Survey of Kansas details natural resources from oil to limestone and coal. It cites 1948 mineral production values totaling more than $100 million, led by petroleum at $279,527,443 and natural gas at $68,000,000, highlighting the state's economic mineral base.
Sonny Ivers, just out of Good Samaritan Hospital with a jaw shattered by a gunman in a parked car, married his bride Betty in the hospital. He then shot William Brock four times after Brock opened fire. a coroner’s jury ruled the incident a homicide and praised Ivers as a hero. The couple plans a week at a nearby mountain resort.
Washington, Aug 10. The government forms a special board to decide American policy in Asia as Chinese and Russian communists gain control of more of China. The group, aided by departments and committees, weighs Formosa strategic use and steps to curb spread of communism in the Far East. Formosa hosts Chiang Kai-shek’s forces after retreating 300,000 troops to the island.
Forty six members of the Lawrence recreation commission swimming course completed the six week program last Friday earning swimming certificates. The Jayhawk plunge class averaged twenty five participants with many names listed among the graduates and participants.
The Kansas state highway commission reports a faster pace in secondary system work. Counties plan to join a two year program with 2000 set aside to match federal funds. Through seven months the commission contracted 17,065,008 for highway projects including 372 miles of secondary road work and 29 bridges on secondary roads.
Lawrence schools begin asphalt playground work after contract to Constant Construction for about 14000 dollars. Six sites considered, Cordley delayed due to new building plans. work at other campuses proceeds with 6000 square yards at five sites including Pinckney and Lincoln. Project cost about 2.25 dollars per square yard with completion expected after the fall term start.
A crew of 15 men perfected a portable iron lung built by a Worden lung plan to be produced on short notice by ordinary carpenters. The device uses a large washing machine like unit with switches and cables and can be ready in hours. Osborn says several sets will be made and shipped where needed to aid at hospitals and disasters.
Kroger’s undertakes a two week equipment install with self service meat counter and new refrigerated display cases. Manager Herd Moser notes the store remains open during work and will relocate Deen traved to a new site after completion. A frozen foods dairy and vegetable display upgrades have already been added. The note also mentions gallstones as charms selling for 125 per pound.
Turner's Grocery on West Seventh Street adds a 15 car off street parking lot on a corner lot east of the store between Alabama and Maine streets. Mrs Guy J Turner says the lot is levelled graveled and rocked to keep customers off the Seventh Street Highway. A private garage is planned on the south edge and a large ditch will be filled in.
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