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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1952

Page

2

Voice of America Finds Weak Spot in Soviet Propaganda

Officials say the Soviet Union has softened its anti US stance, prompting a US counterattack plan. VOA notes Kremlin worry as Moscow shifts messaging from broad anti US rhetoric to targeted denials in various languages while maintaining a harsh posture toward American policy.

Washington United States U.S Voice of America Kremlin Soviet Union Ace Wall Street Korea Nathan America News Sea Times Wsualhe Russia Radin State Department

City Water To Be Fluorinated Soon

The city plans fluorination of the water supply. The chemical has no taste or odor and residents will not know when fluorination begins. Some cities hold ceremonies but start later. costs are estimated at six to eight cents per person annually, depending on usage.

Dodge Temperament Ends Hollywood Romance in Detroit

Detroit dispatch reports Automobile Heir Horace E. Dodge and showgirl Gregg Sherwood end their romance after a police pickup. Sherwood admitted receiving a $10,000 friendship ring, perfume, candy, and lighters from Cannes. Dodge calls it over due to temperamental issues. She was detained briefly at Belvoir station before release pending return of items.

Detroit Horace E. Dodge Gregg Sherwood Dodge Hollywood Beloir Wise Sherwood Cannes France Ito Miss Sherwood Willow Run

Market Snapshot Mixed Signals Across Commodities

Peres Fer Seeers FE Markets At a Glance reports mixed results with bonds narrowing, wheat trading light, corn receipts steady, and oats following corn. Hogs rise up to 25 cents to a top of 22.55 while cattle hold steady to firm.

Unclear fragment hints at pricing and supply issues

Fragmentary notes discuss email and regional pricing 28.00 24.00 to 29.00 and a 14.00 call. It mentions a slaughter owes 5,008.00 and a tied week related to supply and killing class. No clear event or persons identified.

Noted Industrialist Dies in Stamford

Claudius Bart Huston, prominent industrialist and former chairman of the Republican National Committee, died at his Stamford home on Thursday. Huston chaired the committee following Herbert Hoover's 1928 nomination and aided Hoover’s nomination after Hoover’s appointment as commerce secretary. A native of Harrison County, Indiana, he moved to Charleston in 1897 and became a key figure in industrial and river development.

Stamford Claudius Bart Huston Republican National Committee Huston National Committee Herbert Tnover Weld Toover Tlarrison County Ind Chatlinoonss Arbon Tenmuasee

Deaths and Funerals Edward He Meleairen 85

Edward He Meleairen 85 resident of Douglas for about 30 years died this morning at the county convalescent home. Pur al services will be held at Rumsey Funeral Home Monday at 8:30 with Rev Mostppel in charge. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. He is survived by four brothers William Prosser Fred Prosser Arthur Prosser all of Teneka and James Prosser Chehtie Wash.

Edward He Meleairen Douglas Tommy County Convalescent Fame Rumsey Fev Mostppel Oak Hill Cemetery Berher William Prosser Fred Prosser Arthur Prosser Teneka James Prosser Chehtie Wash

James DeShazer Former Lawrence Resident Dies in Kansas City

James DeShazer a former Lawrence resident died this morning at his Kansas City home after a weeklong illness. He operated a restaurant near the Union Station in North Lawrence. Surviving are two sons Ray and Dennis. three daughters Maude Fleming Stella Albright Josie Washburn. a brother John Robert DeShazer. two half-sisters and two half-brothers. numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at Warp Chapel Kansas City with graveside Monday at Valley Grove Oak Cemetery.

James ¥. DeShacer Lawrence Kansas City Hendin Licfener Pwta Tb Uaion Macuie Station North Lawrenee van Ka. St Ray PeShaver Joes Angeles Dennis DeShaver Maude Fleming Topeks Mstella al- Bright Orland T'Alif Josie Washburn Greenwead John Robert DeShazer Arkansas City Ales Agnes Winger Fred Gruncer DeShaeed Tith and Jackson Sts Kansas Mondas Talm Valley Grove

Overbrook Plans Special Election on Water System Bonds

A special election will be held in Overbrook in three to four weeks to vote on issuing bonds to finance a city water system. Election timing depends on legal publication requirements. The measure was approved Thursday at a special mayor and city council meeting attended by many city property owners. Preliminary estimates set the cost around $140,000.

Overbrook Viivens Overdresk

Hoffman Named Washington Insider in Senate Feud

Paul Hoffman, a top Eisenhower campaign strategist and Ford Foundation president, faces a Senate defamation battle as opponents seek to bar his testimony amid the McCarthy Benton clash. The dispute pits McCarthy against Benton allies in a high-stakes two million dollar suit, with hearings before District Judge Piarruta S. Matthews to determine whether Hoffman may testify the same day as the desession hearing.

Washington Paul G. Hafftman Frida Sen. Benton Sen McCarthy oh-Wise Piarruta S. Matthews Tentons Senate Mick Carthy Benton Fem Ted Nergy Gerhard van Ackel Huffiman Ricward BR Williamis McCarthy van Arkels Toa McCarthy IR Wisconsin

Topeka Muskeover Baseball Camp At Owl Bull Bark

Lawrence gossip hints at a Saturday night event in Topeka. Owl Bull Bark hosts a baseball camp with promoter Link Norris claiming a big pre game show will reveal genuine prize chances for attendees.

Topeka Owl Bull Bark Cwl Link Norris

Toneanosie and Sunflower Aim for CLC Championship Victory

Toneanosie and Sunflower face off at Mu Mertal Stadium in Oelack tonight to decide the Carl League Tournament title after Monday's rainout. Jorsanosie claimed the championship in regular play, while Sunflower finished second behind The Bestia.

Toneanosie Sunflower Oelack Mumertal Stadium Jorsanosie

Lightning Strikes Transformer in Lawrence Area

An early morning lightning strike hit a transformer in the southwest Lawrence area. Power and Light linemen repaired the damage within 400 minutes, but outages lasted over four hours in some sections. Showers occurred with brief intervals and no severe thunderstorms reported.

Soa Lawrence

Woman Withdraws Plea in Death Case Trial

Mrs. Patricia Moore, charged with slaying her husband, withdrew a plea of innocent on Friday. The jury found her guilty of manslaughter. She is to be sentenced Tuesday and faces possible probation. Her counsel indicated a request for probation is planned.

Los Angeles Patriiora Moore

Hearing Sept 15 in Seneca on Maude Rolfe case

The hearing for Maude Rolfe, 40s farm woman, charged in the slaying of farmhand James Turner near Wetmore on July 12, was continued to Sept 18 at the state's request. Rolfe faces charges related to Turner’s death. her son Kenneth Rolfe, 41, pleaded to a reduced charge in an earlier plea, receiving a lengthy sentence.

Kasy Maude Rolfe Wetmore

Rescue party fails led by French cave explorers in bid to hoist body

Four French cave explorers faced exhaustion as they carried out a rescue at Pierre Saint Martin near the Spanish border. Loubens, a 33 year old industrialist, died after falling 120 feet during the attempt to lift him from a ledge where he had lain in a coma nearly 36 hours. Doctor Andre Mairey and three expedition members descended with medical supplies but fatigue and danger halted further action. The expedition included Haround Tazieff, Jacques Labeyries, and Bernard Orchialini, under Belgian scientist Max Crosnus, who initially balked at returning to the steel rope.

Licq Pierre Saint Martin Loubens Millires Haround Tazieff Jacques Labeyries Bank of France Bernard Orchialini Max Crosnus Louhens

Dozer Halts Calls North of Joplin Cable Breaks

A ditch digging machine severed and damaged AT&T trans continental cables four miles north of Joplin Missouri, knocking out 612 toll lines and 100 telegraph wires. Service was disrupted for hours with reroutes via St Louis Memphis and Dallas. The B cable linking St Louis Kansas City Joplin and Dallas was mainly affected.

Joplin American Telephone and Telegraph Company Cities Service Gas Company St. Louis Memphis Dallas Kansas City AL T & TL

City seeks high court ruling on segregated pool access

Herington City Commission asked the Kansas Supreme Court to deny a writ of mandamus forcing admission of Negroes to the city pool leased for exclusive white use. Parsons and Topeka cases mirror the challenge to municipal racial separation in recreational facilities. Adolph Edwards claims denial of admission violated constitutional rights.

Topeka Herington City Commission Kansas Supreme Court Herington City Commission Parsons High Court City Commission of Rangas Toais Herington Commission Adolph Edwards Nesra Herington Pool Edwards

Private Detective Sues For Beating by Police

Kansas City, Kas. faced a $23,000 suit from Henry Bunner, a private detective, who says police beat him while he attempted to disconnect recording gear in the office of the late J Earl Thomas. The incident followed wire recordings that led to resignations of Thomas and Lieut Jack Stewart. Bunner filed under the Kansas mob law alleging officers abandoned duty and failed to quell mob activity during the January 1 incident.

Kansas City Kas Henry ~. Bunner Wrandotte County J. Earl Thomas Thomas Jack Stewart Harold Fatzer Bunner Kansas

Memorial Hospital Patient and Birth Notices

At Memorial Hospital Mrs Gloria Whaley 319 Maple St Morris Statler Jr Sunflower Mrs Anna Reid 1617 Mass St Douglas McDonald 638 N H andt Mrs Marcella Padan 1028 Mo andr Miss Eleanor Loch New York City Mrs Winona Miller DeSoto Otis Gulley 822 Etm andt Mrs Ruby Howard 445 Ind St Jimmy Davis Green's Lake J J Cumnou Sunflower Mrs Theresa Westgate Baldwin Mrs Ela Miller and baby boy 731 Hickory St Tycke Spears 1216 W 10th St Edward Black McLouth Mrs Elizabeth Weaterwax and baby boy 401 Mo St Mr and Mrs Clyde Waters Sun flower a daughter Thursday Mr and Mrs Lou Chappell a Sun flower a daughter Thursday Marcia Roebuck 32 of Lecomp ton was treated Thursday in the emergency room for a lacerated lower Hp The injury was received when she fell.

Gloria Whaley Maple St Morris Statler Jr Anna Reid Mass Douglas McDonald Marcella Padan Mo. &R Eleanor Loch New York City Winona Miller DeSoto Otis Gulley Etm &T Ruby Howard Ind. St Jimmy Davis Green's Lake J. J. Cumnou Sunflower Theresa Westgate Baldwin Ela Miller Hickory St Tycke Spears 10Th St Edward Black McLouth Elizabeth Weaterwax Marcia Roebuck Lecompton

Eudora Picnic Opens With City Park Show Tonight

The two day Eudora CPA picnic begins at 7 40 tonight in Eudora City Park with the Dixie Lee Western Variety Show from Kansas City. Officials anticipate a large opening crowd and expect good weather for the reunion style event. The Red Blum Orchestra of Ottawa will headline a 9 p m to midnight dance, with a nominal 2 charge for dancing on the concrete square and free seats for viewers. The same program repeats Saturday night starting at 9.

Eudora Cpa Central Protective Association Eudora City Dixie Lee Kansas City CPA Picnic Association Eudora Red Blum Orchestra Ottawa

Small Twister Near Hope Hits Farms and Church

A small tornado swept a mile square area along Lyons creek east of Hope Kansas Thursday night. It damaged buildings on three farms William Kenning Herman Lewing and Mrs Paul Kandt and wrecked the St John s Lutheran Church spire. Fences telephone lines and power lines were strewn. trees were broken or damaged. The Rev Klallenhoff whose home is beside the church is in Quincy Illinois for his mother s funeral.

Hope Kas Lyons Creek St. John's Lutheran Church William Kenning Herman Lewing Paul Kandt Klallenhoff Quincy

New Officers Installed By Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus held a Tuesday meeting installing new officers. Ottawa visitors John Dumann district deputy and Carl Didde lecturer attended. Elected were Charles Short grand knight William H. Martin deputy grand knight George Jennings chancellor Kenneth Jennings recording secretary Charles Sherrick financial secretary Harry Sommer treasurer Clem Zimmerman warden Joe Lesch outside guard Kenneth Neff inside guard the Rev. George Towle chaplain.

Knights of Columbus John Dumann Carl Didde Ottawa Charles Short William H. Martin George Jennings Kenneth Jennings Charles Sherrick Harry Sommer Clem Zilmner Joe Lesch Kenneth Neff George Towle

Rhee Inaugural Speech Cheered by Huge Crowd

In Seoul thousands packed the war scarred capital to hear Syngman Rhee sworn in for a second term. He pledged no rest until Communists are defeated and called the battlefront Korea's primary charge. He framed his aim with the United States and the UN to restore a free, independent Korea.

Seoul Korea Syneman Rhee South Korea U. S LCON Koreas

Anthrax Quarantine Easing Discussed by Officials

Dr Pyles says quarantine releases possible for vaccinated herds with no illness in about 60 days. Decisions depend on each case, with some herds possibly released after six weeks if conditions are favorable. Farmers visiting Ottawa should bring quarantine notices as the livestock commission reviews losses to seek congressional relief.

Shr. Pyles Ottawa The Livestock Commission Commission Congress Pyles

Mass migration seen as Eisenhower gains in Louisiana

Two state Democratic leaders foresee a mass cross party migration toward Republican nominee General Dwight Eisenhower. Governor Kennon concedes Republicans may carry Louisiana in the November election, citing strong state rights sentiment and signals from party officials and voters.

New Oleans Louisiana Dwight Eisenhower Robert Kennon Kennon N. B. Caratarphen Shreveport Democratic State Central Committee Eisenhower Thomas Dewy New York Truman

Lightning Kills Trainman One Mile South of Zarah

Latt B Balocca 62 Kansas City Kas a Santa Fe conductor was killed by lightning while warning on a track one mile south of Zarah Was he rode an eastbound freight that halted for repairs after a hot box Balocca walked from the rear to signal others when struck He survived by his widow a daughter and two sisters

Zarah Was Zaraeh Latt B. Balocca Kansas City Kas Santa Fe Railway Balocca

Test Pilot Killed In Parachute Jump Over Virginia

Burrowsville Virginia reports the death of Herbert H Hoover a pioneer in faster than sound flight after his parachute failed during a bail out from an exploding B45 jet bomber two explosions shattered the heavy four jet engine plane over Burrowsville J A Harper survived with a bruised shoulder Hoover's body found hours later in a wooded area of Prince George County three miles southeast of Richmond

Burrowsville Herbert H. Hoover Hoover J. A. Harper Harper Prince George County Richmond

Two Local Boys Home After Injury Auto Crash

Two 13 year old Lawrence boys injured in a car truck crash in Jefferson County Aug 7 were released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Tycke Spears son of Mrs George Spears 1216 W. loth St and Jim Schmitendorf son of Mr and Mrs Dewey Schmitendorf 910 O Street Sn.

Lawrence Jefferson County Lawrence Memorial Hospital Tycke Spears George Spears W. Loth

Kansas City Grain and Livestock Market Report

Kansas City market notes show wheat prices across grades ranging from No 2 hard to No 3, with quotational spreads and futures for Sep Dec Mar and May. Corn, oats, milo, rye, barley, and soybeans listed with prices andOpen High Low Close figures, plus livestock quotes for hens and hogs and dairy fat figures.

Kansas City San Shorts

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary

Cattle offerings light with 200 cattle and 50 calves unsold. Hogs 1800 head varied, bidding up to 25 cents above Thursday on some cuts. prices mainly 22.00 to 23.00 for 180 to 250 pound tranches. 260 to 300 pound lots 21.00 to 22.00. Sows 16.00 to 19.50, stags 16.50. Sheep 1500 head, no fresh unloads offered for sale. overall market activity uneven.

K. C. Livestock Kansas City Inn USDA

Military Families Report Training and Deployments

In The Armed Forces Alvin D Haverty of the U S Naval Reserve reports to Saufley Field Florida for training in formation firing fixed aerial gunnery and instrument filing He is the son of Mr and Mrs A A Haverty 2024 N H I S Sgt Lyle W North son of Mr and Mrs Lyle North of Nov 10 district near Baldwin is now stationed in England about one north of London at a jet field Melvin M Johnson Fireman with the Navy left today to return to San Diego after a 20 day leave with his mother Mrs Lillie Johnson at Lone Star Cpl Delbert J Groninger son of Mr and Mrs Delbert Groninger 300 M J Lt has returned from Korea and is spending a 30 day furlough with his parents He will then go to Camp Crowder Mo to receive his discharge from the Army with which he has served since July 1949 He went overseas in September 1951.

Alvin D. Haverty U. S. Naval Reserve Saufley Field Pensacola Fla A A. A. Haverty Lyle W. North Lyle North Baldwin England London Jetield Melvin M. Johnson Navy San Diego Lillie Johnson Lone Star Cpl Delbert J. Groninger Delbert Groninger Korea Camp Crowder

Wayne Hundley Sent to Camp McCoy for 23rd AAA Group

Second Lt. Wayne Hundley from Oskaloosa departed Thursday to Camp McCoy near La Crosse Wisconsin where he has been assigned to the 23rd AAA group.

Wayne Hundley Oskaloosa McCoy LaCrosse Wis

Beech Aircraft promotes Bowery to outside production head

Beech Aircraft Corp Liberal division manager Bowery has been promoted to manager of outside production at Beech’s Wichita plant. Bowery will be succeeded at Liberal by W. E. LaVelle, who has served as assistant production manager since June.

Salina grocer elected Sailme County GOP chairman

Beads Baline Gou Salina W N C Grant, a Salina grocer, was elected chairman of the Sailme County Republican Central committee Thursday night. He succeeds Ed Morgenstern, defeated for reelection as precinct committeeman. Morgenstern also was Sixth District Republican chairman.

Salina W.N

Chicago IV commodity note on potato shipments and prices

U S arrivals total warehouses report light demand with a firm market for reds and steady long whites. Russets show slight softness with Idaho Oregon long whites at 6.65. Russets 6.60 to 6.75, triumphs 6.50 to 7.00, Nebraska warbas 7.00, Washington russets 6.60 to 6.75, Wisconsin pontiacs 6.30.

Chicago Usdal U. S Idaho

Kansas City Market Prices for Eggs and Butter

Market report from Kansas City lists egg categories with percentages and weights such as 60 percent A eggs, mediums 48, standards 43, and unclassified receipts 54 lbs. Butter Grade A priced by lbs in cartons 76.5 and quarters 77 with butterfat at 62 to 65. Poultry section notes hens at 4 percent, 20 lbs, under 4 lbs 13, commercial friers 244 to 31 lbs white 34 red 33, and commercial broilers 173.

Kansas City Eges

Wall Street Mixed As Market Dips On Light Volume

The Day in Wall Street reports a mixed session with prices up slightly and others down, a lack of broad market spirit, and light trading. About 900 shares traded on Friday, well below the month’s volume, with Thursday under 1 million. Investors focused on specific corporate developments driving activity.

Wall Street New York

Card of Thanks to Friends and Care Team

Mrs Rebecca Harper thanks friends and neighbors for cards and flowers and nurses and Dr John son for excellent care in hospital and Rev J J Arimmer for his message of cheer.

Dr. Johnson J. J. Arimmer Rebecca Harper

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