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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1948

Page

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Spy Hearings Reach Russian Embassy In Payoff Allegations

Capitol Hill hearings linking wartime espionage to the Russian embassy unfold with a witness naming an embassy official as the payoff man. A former anti-Communist witness testifies about money and a medal, while other committee members plan New York and Canada inquiries and discuss possible federalization of the National Guard.

National Guard Association Agion Capitol Hill Aha'l Marsnaltates Maurnhill Amenenh Elvaheth Hendler Pye Hed House Am-American Activities Committee Antal Graney Jiate Bai Mise Bentley Saya FBIM Misa Bentley Henry HH. Colliss, Jr Haan Thome Unl Norvial New York Michael Ivanovitch Samarin Plangalsn Canada Tor Goureoks Ragaian Aterk

Safety Council appoints officers and designs September Safety Week

The Safety Council names Amy of the amerting as secretary treasurer and designates September as Safety Week in Law meway. The program focuses on traffic safety for school children with a display of phases and a book titled Help Your Child to Safety for distribution to pupils. The State Highway Commission will be asked to conduct a traffic check during Safety Week.

Amy Breat E. Wooste Lawmeway Schen Schoc National Safety Council State Highway Commission Claud McCamment Ane Wate Petied ‘ Brerup Eae Ttt

Severe quake rocks Veracruz region of Mexico

People in Conioba Orizaba and Veracruz were awakened at 4 40 am by a severe earthquake lasting about 30 seconds. It struck 200 miles east of Mexico City with uncertain intensity and no material damages reported yet.

Orizaba Mexico Conioba Veracruz Mexico City

Noticed Nominations Sent and Court Delays Increase

Certificates of nomination were mailed by the county clerk to elected officers from the Augat 4 primary. Three write-in contenders will gain certificates after official tallies. Upstate absentee ballots and a five-ballot count delay await Attorney General opinion. Campaign spending limits cited by County Clerk to regulate candidate expenses. Heavy fighting reported near Jerusalem as U.N. ceasefire stabilizes but tensions persist amid international observers.

Loffien Widay Pres Vriet Charles Worthigton Ranwakna Ferne Crosier T.tt Gerhart

Berlin Economic War Intensifies As Western Banks Affected

US and Allied officials in Berlin report disruption in western sector banking as measures to curb inflation tighten controls. General Hart Van- denberg and Lt. Gen. Curtis Denny discuss air lift support with German authorities amid combat tensions and food shortages. Moscow signals possible response to air corridors and blockade, while American shuttles expand missions to sustain supplies.

Berlin Bartin Bevin Venice Assounta Deutsches Wie Bovet Pone Creditta Arher W. Stuart Syinigeton U. Sooséeretuey Merlin Wreabaden Hart Vandenberg Air Ture Curtis Denny US 8 Hermany Vreorecht Ducine Detae PS. Triate Iyper Herhinbee Moscow Svmiteton Bic

TLANGAS PIPELINE BIDING AND STOCK REOFFER IN NY MARKET

The article notes Blyth & Co. bid 22.01 a share for Detroit Edison common stock and plans to reoffer at 20.62. American Light sold 450,000 Detroit Edison shares in April at 19.70 and January at 19.00. Proceeds will fund a planned natural gas pipeline from Hugoton Kansas to Detroit. Also mentions Voice of America expansion and a Pirates win over the Cubs with Dixie Walker’s bases loaded hit.

New York Can Light & Traction Detroit Blyth & Cos Publi American Licht Detenit Edison Hugoton Field Kansas Pirates Cubs Dixie Walker Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Laweatheright Vin m. SR Denver Edmonton Fort Worth Mont Kanaan City Los Angeles Orleans Oklahoma City Washington

Brilliant farewell to General Ejccheberger in Manila Bay

A grand send off for Lt Gen. Robert L. Ejccheberger as his transport S. B. Buckner ship sails past Correghior for San Francisco. The three star general, famed for leading the Eighth Army in liberated Japan era, was feted in Manila over the past four days for his role in freeing the land from Japanese control.

Manila Manila Bay S. B. Buckner Correghior San Francisco Failippines Robert L. Ejccheberger Japan Remite

First Group of 18 Year Olds Report at Ft Riley

The first group of 18 year olds reports to Fort Riley for military training under the new selective service act. Eighteen enlistees arrived from Fort Knox Kentucky and will be joined by weekly intakes. The 38th battalion serves as the training unit until the Tenth Infantry Division is ready at Camp Funston.

Bas National Guard Secretary of Defense Feedr Defense Department George Washoratten Tsa Marta Wwe Order of the Erte Toilor Pemaonias Ft. Riley Junction Cite Ka -Tie Firet Eroun Selective Service Taw Hate 38Th Battalion Combat Can Fort Knox Cann Forsvith Tenth Infantry Divsion Camp Funston

County approves budget and tax levy for welfare and schools

The county board approves the AOS tax levy to fund welfare, education, and road projects. The approved expenditures total about SINR V280, funding general operations, school districts, and bridge work, with the levy increasing to support county and city needs next year.

Mars Ate Aes Mills Aes Poppa TX Levy LTA Eleanens Bars School Fandwil Farra Tevn

Weather forecast favors crops over alfalfa cuts

Topeka and statewide showers are forecast with a cooling trend tonight into Thursday. Flora, the state meteorologist, warns of changing temperatures and plans for light rain in many areas. Heaviest rainfall reported in Oswego with inches. Topeka downtown recorded 0.6 inches and 2.07 at the airport. Other towns logged varying totals across Kansas.

Topeka Kansax Weadthermin Flora Fiera Hoa. mi Oswego Columbus Fort Scott Phillies Dure Fratt Hutchinson McPherson Lawrence

Sedan Chamber Opposes Highway Postal Route

Sedan Chamber of Commerce leaders oppose a proposed highway post office route between Wichita and Coffeyville. Postmaster C M Fitzwilliam said he has a letter from Cleo Warring president of Sedan chamber noting directors voted to retain railway mail service between Arkansas City and Coffeyville instead of a postal bus route.

Wichita Ken Sedan Chamber of Commerce Coffeyville C. M. Fitzwilliam Fitzwilliam Cleo Warring Sedan Chamber Warring Sedan Group Arkansas City Cotterie Sille

Fire at Bowersock Mill in Wheat Dust Trap

Lawrence firefighters rushed to the Bowersock Mills at the north end of Massachusetts Street at 2 30 this afternoon after a blaze erupted in a metal dust trap atop a wheat bin. Firemen said flames from a welding torch on the outside ignited simulated grain dust inside.

Bowersock Lawrence Bowersock Mills Massachusetts Street Cena Siananeniy

Stock Market Index Dips as Broad Decline Persists

The 60 average stocks open lower with the index at 67.3, down 0.4 points, signaling continued weakness across major sectors. Investors weigh recent earnings and global cues while trading volumes remain muted.

Company H Prepares for Missouri Training Camp

Members of Company 4 of the 157th Infantry complete their final drill before leaving Fort Leonard Wood Missouri to train for two weeks with the 3d Infantry Division National Guard. The unit will depart early Sunday, trucks and jeeps in tow, joining the maneuver area as the division readies for field exercises.

Eaton Studio 137Th Infantry 35Th National Guard Fort Nard Wood Lawrence Arthur Johnson 157Th Infantry Ermanin Fort Leonard Word 3Ath Infantry Division National Guard

Busy on buildings as students return to city school

The district begins a summer maintenance program with repainting and cleanup across three junior high buildings. Most classrooms are being redecorated except last year. Floors waxed or painted and elementary furniture varnished. Cordley annex work starts August 23 at Holloway and Phillips hall on Massachusetts Street for Cordley pupils assemblies.

Mamual A. E. Woestemeyer Board of Education Holloway Phillips Hall Cordley School Massachusetts Street Cordley

Guard Plan Draws Quick Opposition

Kansas City August 11 A proposal to place the National Guard under regular army control drew quick opposition from state adjutant generals and national defense officials. Officials argued the plan would force activation in emergencies and strip states of their right to manage guard forces locally.

Arancores Penns Kansas City National Gu Adjuta Kansas and Missouri National Guard Special Nation Defense Jeng Roth Mitten R. Me Karens Brg John A. Harris Missouri National Guard Federal Reserve

Rush Week Prompts Demand for Women’s Housing at University

Peak week at the University of Rarsaghiteattens increases demand for women’s housing as rush week tightens. Private rooms are sought for women, with dormitories halted for applications. Property owners near Lawrence hope to rent to women, while room shortages loom due to sorority quotas and high demand.

Tech University of Rarsaghiteattens Kath Nasi Neitemay Oftiver Sain Terhay Ranean Tts Daereraentia Wath Persams Maethar Sunflower Village Achant Besgins Lawrence

Douglas County Entries Aimed At Hutchinson Kansas State Fair

Douglas county residents expect to enter products in judging contests at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson opening September 19. Last year Douglas county winners earned blue ribbons in livestock crops art and more, with A Weeks top cattle winner and Ronald Robb and Yeonne Robb winning Holstein ribbons. LG McGee posted multiple blue ribbons among 22 entries, while 4-H clubs from the county will join the state encampment with 800+ youths expected to participate.

Douglas County Hutchinson A. Weeks Ronald and Yeonne Robb LG. McGee B. Knight Tennessee Street

Meat boycott sweeps nation as housewives curb purchases

The creeping meat boycott cuts meat sales nationwide with Cleveland retailers reporting noticeable slumps, and plans spread from Louisville restaurants to Chicago demonstrations. Households, amid forecasts of a bumper corn crop, urge restriction next week.

Cleveland Frank J. Klinger Retail Meat Dealers Association of Chester G. Newcomb Cleveland Provision Company Louisville

Plan to Build a New Ford Garage in Morgan County

Lea Morgan announces a plan for a five story Ford garage on Vermont Street adjacent to Jay hawk Motors. The Morgan-Mack Motor Co aims for a modern facility housing service sales parts body and paint departments on one level with a 40 car customer parking lot and a large showroom. Estimated cost is about 76000 dollars with completion aimed after roughly one year of construction under regional Fort Matter officials approval.

Morgan-Mack Motor Company Lea Morgan Lawrence Ford Vermont Street TO Bank Jayhawk Motors Ford Apenyy Tha Comine Massachusette Street Morgan Willania Massachusetts Morgan and Wit Kanenx City Regional Officiere Fort Mater Company

No Organized Resistance Against Buying of Meat

A Lawrence survey shows little or no buyer resistance due to high meat prices. Markets across several cities report slow sales amid summer patrols and university term changes, with managers noting no organized boycott and lingering slack in demand.

Lawrence Kansas City University of Kansas

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