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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1948

Page

2

County Leaders Return From Minnesota Vacation Fishing Tales

County Commissioner Elmer Dundahl and Republican Treasurer nominee Melvin Miller bring back colorful letters and postcards filled with brief fishing yarns of big pike and the biggest crappie seen. Also note Marine Corps reserve maneuvers ended in California with units returning to Santa Anna station after two weeks of war games. 159 children joined South Park and Woodlawn playground events concluding the program for the season.

Elmer Dundahl Melvin Miller Minnesota Marine Corps Olothe Wave Bese Californ Santa Anna Eine Fleet Marine Rewulee Firat Marin Sion Tron Pia Hinck Weg Jock M Selonte Civd Makester Chretan Bh Wey Connie Dalien Schilt South Park Woodlawn New York Woollawn Ual Joan Scott Annette Staden Crab Dave Beerbower Billie Ann Gray Pinckney Midg

Red Police Raid German Sector In Berlin Clash

About 600 Germans involved as red police raid the American sector in Potsdamer Platz. Soviet, American, and British forces patrol the area while German police clash with rioters. Gunfire erupts as protesters stone police. several hundred Germans reportedly flee or are detained amid rapid, tense operations. Modern tensions and cross-occupation patrols mark the scene.

Tommy Anere Potsdamer Patz Sobtiery

McPherson oil field crash claims Kenneth Troxel

Kenneth Troxel, 23, of Great Bend, died after injuries from an oil field accident near McPherson. He was treated at McPherson hospital following the incident on August 20.

McPherson Kan Kenneth ‘Troxel Great Bend McPherson Hospital

Trucker questioned in fatal shooting case in Emporia

Lyon county sheriff questions trucker Wil ayer over an alleged plot to murder loan firm operator Herbert J. Kindred. Kindred’s body was found with three bullet holes on a roadside near Florence after a trip from Emporia to Newton and Wichita. No formal charges filed yet.

Kindred Joplin Imperia Newton Wichie Florence

Armen Aids The Lollipop Bomber Effort In WWII

In Mobile Alabama during World War II a unit from Grovkiey Air Force base organized a candy and handkerchief drive for Halversons unit in Gere land. Volunteers collected handkerchiefs and candy to send with a pilot named Simbuck. The mission named operation vit Break the Russian to the German cayuia aimed to deliver comfort to troops and children, with handkerchiefs designated for the pilots and their crews.

Westover Maas Ist Berhin Mobile Ala Grovkiey Air Force Iece Candy Gale Geremany Halverson Gare Land Vinh Brookdey Iytere Simbuck Breoskies Valvesen

Body of Babe Ruth to hillside tomb in New York

The body of George Herman Ruth rests in a receiving tomb overlooking the Bronx River as thousands bid farewell. The casket was placed in the hillside vault at Gate of Heaven as burial plans proceed amid final services.

New York George Herman Ruth Bronx River Gate of Heaven Mr. Pleasant N.Y John J. O'Donnell

Capital Harvests Big Tourist Crop In Washington

Washington activity booster Arthur Edron forecasts a bumper tourist season with an estimated 500 000 visitors to the capital. Most will snap photos of landmarks like the White House Capitol and Smithsonian while guided by local bus lines. Visitors often misconceive the Capitol as the president’s base, confusing it with a roundhouse.

Arthur Edron Washington— LP Maine Kansas Washington Washington Board of Trade Edson Capitol Aunt Rennie Rob Atwood Avertime White House The Smithsonian Institution Bureau of Enclavine Mount Vernon Arlington Atwood Congress Truman Capital Hill Senate Scott U.S

Former K U Star Joins Tornado Rally in Manhattan

A former Kansas University star joined a temperance rally in Manhattan with his wife. A motorist drove a car with anti temperance placards into the caravan line. May Herty declined police help to remove the car. The caravan aims for Kansas City tomorrow with over 500 children noted in the scene and floats for the celebration.

Pace 13 Howe Manhari Audi J. Herfey Liberal Manhattan Mayherty Kenms C City

X U Graduate Killed in Automobile Crash

St Louis Aug 20 The University of X graduate Mra Evelyn Gray and her husband Hesbond Tmanise of hate were killed in a highway 40 wreck near Eveire Graz college where both were faculty members. Mire. Gray was killed instantly and her husband died later at a city hospital.

St Loni U_Kareid M. Gray Vat Summer High Mra. Evelyn Eveire Graz College Yeaterday Sutomodi Ie Dent Ore Gray Wansea City University of

U S Action Calls for Soviet Consul Lomakin Exile

The United States urges President to revoke the exequatur of Consul General Lomakin and demand his departure from the United States following allegations involving Mrs Kasenkina and the Soviet consul. The State Department decries consular conduct as an abuse of office and a violation of international norms.

Kosenkina Soviet Union Americaty Mibtia Unitist States United States Lomakin Department of State Creditia

Skillful pilot lands crippled airliner at Chicago

Aug 20 1919 reports Captain Edward T. Cyeon earning praise for a successful emergency landing of an American Airlines Convair at Chicago Municipal Airport after nose wheel failure. Forty passengers aboard praised his handling. No fire occurred during the forward scrape at Glenview 30 miles away.

Chicago American Airlines Cincinnati Glenview Natal Edward T. Cyeon Creot American

Hospital Admissions and Injuries Reported in Local Area

Memorial Hospital treated multiple residents after accidents and births. Names include Lena Heuk Righland Lucinda Long Overbrook Dorothy Anderson 110% New York Street Ruby Harper 1924 Kentucky Street Susie Strong 400 Lane 1 Sunflower Frances Crawley Route 5 Martha Hoady 8 New York Street May Ann Panpar Vermont Street Charles Reller Lecompton Alfred Simon Route 3 Betty Wignins Route 5 Olive G Lisybhods Island Street Betty ay adis Route 1 Indiana Street Joyce Pentlin and baby McLouth. Charles Morgan Sunflower Calvin Weeks treated for a thigh cut James Sanders Route 4 broken wrist Janes Zellers Lincoln Street laceration from electric Stephen Standing Indiana Street birth reported for Lester Hey Baldwin baby boy Bob admitted later.

Lena Heuk Righland Lucinda Long Overbrook Dorothy Anderson New York Street Ruby Harper Kentucky Stree Susie Strong Frances Crawley Martha Hoady New York T May Ann Panpar Vermont Street Charles Reller Lecompton Alfred Simon Betty Wignins Nd Baby Olive G Lisybhods Island Betty Ay Adis Indiana Street Joyce Pentlin Baby McLouth A.W. Keeling Onkaloosa Charles Morgan Sunflower Calvin Weeks

Job Rights Assured Volunteers May Return to Their Job

Kansas military district reports a survey showing employers will protect civilian job status for volunteers and draftees under the 1948 draft law. Volunteers and reservists returning from service must reapply within ninety days and receive a like or time job without loss of seniority, with one year of job protection following return.

Ured Kansas Mter

Deaths and Funerals William Hague Tuttle of Pell City Alabama

Word has been received of the July 20 death of William Hague Tuttle at his Pell City home where he had lived since leaving Kansas in 1913. Born January 7, 1869, he married Phoebe Shepard Payn in 1895. He left nine children, four daughters and five sons, with one son deceased, and multiple grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, four daughters, four sons, and a sister living in Pasadena.

W. A. Tuttle William Hague Tuttle Pell Cit Ala Kansas Dallalar Cou Nry Phoebe Shepard Payn Tuttle Avondale Mills Otis Bain Minn Ruth Tuttle Joseph Corbatt Pell City FE. G. Tomlin Riverside John Tuttle Bur Tuttle Floyd D. Tuttle Las Vegas Nex Howard Tuttle Sanker Calif Reihan Kinsey Pasadena Abt

Injured Boy in Collision at Ninth and New Hampshire

Lester Barnett sixteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Donald Barnett of 1132 Pennsylvania street and a Journal World employee was slightly injured today when his motor bike collided with an automobile at the Ninth and New Hampshire intersection at 8 25 a m. He suffered multiple bruises and cuts the car driver not identified.

Lester Barnett Donald Barnett Pennsylvania Street The Journal-World Ninth and New Hampshire Wreek Barnett

Oklahoma blaze damages Miami business district

Fire in Miami Oklahoma damaged or destroyed several buildings in the northeastern city’s business district. Estimated losses ranged from 800000 in merchandise to more than 1000000 overall, with Millner Kerkey department store suffering the heaviest damage. Rebuilding plans awaited further damage checks as the blaze was brought under control after four hours.

Miami Okla Sub -Berkay John H. Griffin Jongares Miami Business I Merchanta

In Memoriam Gene Herd Remembered By Family

In memory of Gene Herd who passed away six years ago on August 20, 1942. Deep in our hearts one we dearly never forget. Sadly missed by mother father and grandparents. Memory is kept in heart and home.

Gene Herd Ter Kent Tyed Whall

Market News Summary From Aug Market Notes and Prices

Market items show varied prices for poultry including Buttertat and Quarters, with weight ranges from 4 to 31 pounds and higher. Livestock and hay markets report receipts, hay quality demand, and cattle, calf, hog, and sheep quotes with state and city references.

Anams City Kansas City Taeo Theo Prairia

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