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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1949

Page

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Finland union moves to halt communist led strikes

Finland's central trade union federation moved to restrain a wave of strikes led by communists. It warned 45,000 idle workers to cancel walkouts or face expulsion, as other unions were told to halt planned actions. No immediate end to the strikes was reported.

Trade Union Federation Wovertimers Disagtes Federation Laggees Deena Food Workers Ecorestene Kemi Ore Mar Mengery Czechoslovakia Britain Stafford Cripps Hhancelior Attlee Ernest In United States Washington

Douglas County fair extends livestock entry deadline to August 25

The Douglix county fair at Big Springs extends livestock divisions entry deadline to August 25. Secretary Carl Rampechromder announced plans for the agricultural exposition from August 31 to September 1, with 4-H booths and extensive livestock, poultry, grain, and farm product classes. Local chambers of commerce will provide entertainment. Kansas State College Extension Service judges named for each division.

Douglix Big Springs Carl Rampechromder Lawrence Highway 4 Kampschroeder Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Topeka Chamber Kansas State College Extension Services PL C. Lindquist Topeka Dora Aubel Manhattan Walter Miedel Luther Willoughby C. C. Ying

Broadcasters Brace for FCC Jackpot Giveaway Ban Fight

Broadcasters in New York and across the nation prepare for a clash with the FCC over rules limiting jackpot giveaway programs. The fight centers on station promotions and prizeladen broadcasts that critics say replace talent with prizes, with major groups weighing court action if the order becomes effective.

New York Federal Communications Commission Callie Mutual Broadcasting Sistens National Broadcasting Co Olumbia Broadcasting System

Padlock Tavern at Baldwin Junction Closed Under Court Order

Judge Hugh Means ordered a three month padlock of Fan's Alice tavern at Baldwin Junction with payment of court costs and a $1100 hand posted. Owners Eva Swanson Over Irwin Oyler and Ernest Krause face forfeiture if liquor returns, following a raid that seized seven quarts of whiskey.

Baldwin Junction Hugh Means Eva Swanson Irwin Oyler Ernest Krause Alice Oslers Norman Yehe Ottawa Douglas County Sherff Yelw Vohe Frank Gray Robert Oyler

Drug ring crackdown ties Peruvian revolt to U N probe

New York August 20 013 authorities announced the arrest of Eduardo Balarezo Balarezo the alleged ringleader of a narcotics syndicate tied to an aborted Peruvian uprising. U N and American authorities say profits funded insurgents and attempted to enlist Luciano. Balarezo was held on 100000 bail after being seized aboard the La Guardia. Several dozen suspects in Peru and the U S are linked to the ring.

New York Peru U.N Eduardo Balarez Great North River Long Island U. S U.S Joseph FP. Martin Italy Charles Lucky) Luciano Balarezo la Guardia New Victor Hayn de la Toree Aprista Party Hay de la Toree Lima

Pleasant Temperatures In Forecast For Kansas

Topeka reports pleasant weekend weather with highs in the 60s and 90s across the state. Clear skies expected in the eastern half, while the west may see scattered thundershowers. Light showers fell in the northeast yesterday, with Lecompton and Anthony among notable readings.

Topeka Kansas Adi Lecompton Anthony Goodland

Union Church Sermon In South Park Tonight

The Rev. C. L. Williams of St. Luke's A.M.E. parish will preach at Union Church in South Park as part of the Lawrence Ministerial Alliance weekly series. The Rev. C. E. Allison leads worship with Miss Ruth Richardson directing music and Mrs. Eva Fishback singing solo at 7 30 p.m.

C. L. Williams St. Luke’s A.M.E Union Southpark Moerrewwight C. E. Allison Lawrence Ministerial Alliance Ruth Richardson Eva Fishback

Old Mount Oread Stairway Discovered During Tunnel Work

Workmen uncover a brick stairway once buried under Mount Oread fill near Snow hall while extending the University of Kansas steam tunnel. The 1200 foot west north extension costs 58000 dollars and runs along Jayhawk drive toward Marvin hall serving planned dormitories.

Snow Hall G. Bayles Mount Oread Marvin Hall Constanteconstruction Company University of Kansas Jayhawk Drive Snowhall lone_A Bayles Snow Hall l

Vaughan grain rationing claim draws senator inquiry

Vaughan allegedly pressured the agriculture department over a grain rationing order used for making alcohol. Senators Mundt and others seek an investigation into possible improper influence linked to Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan, a White House aide, with corroborating accounts from unnamed officials.

Washington Harry H. Vaughan Agricultural Department Senate Vaughan Truman Department New Jersey Molanies Mundt R.S.D Clinton P. Anderson Anderson U.S New Mexico Milwauk Harry Hoff Harry Hoffman Milwaukee Koenig Puerto Rico Hoffman

Corn bins allocated to Kansas counties by program

A Kansas state committee selected 15 counties to receive new grain bins under a government purchase program. The bins will be placed in Atchison Brown Clay Cloud Doniphan Jackson Jefferson Jewell Leavenworth Marshall Nemaha Pottawatomie Republic Smith and Washington counties.

Manhattan Kansas State Committee of the Production and Marketing Administration Atchison, Brown, Clay Cloud Doniphan Jackson D Jefferson Jewell Leavenworth Marshall Nemaha Pottawatomie Republic Smith Washington

Reckless Driver Smashes Fuel Station In San Francisco

A well dressed woman in a flashy car crashed into a service station, knocking over a pop stand, oil display, grease rack, and multiple pumps. Oil cans and tires rolled as she sped off smiling at Attendant William Wardley who alerted police.

San Francisco William Wardley

TWO PILOTS BAILED OUT NEAR BARKSDALE AIR BASE

Two pilots from Barksdale Air Force Base baled out of a T-6 trainer ten miles north of the base. Maj. Clarence L. Lollar of Chetopa Kansas and 1st Lt. Glenn Dill Jr. of Okemah Oklahoma escaped with minor scratches after the plane developed trouble at 4 200 feet.

Shreveport Barksdale Air Force Base Barksdale Clarence L. Lollar Chetopa Kan Glenn Dill, Jr Okemah Okla

Police locate stolen car after tip in Massena

Washington Aug 20 police use a tip to track a stolen vehicle last seen near a parked sling car and ender. The case mentions Acme Camera and Fassily Dry Clean specialty services in Massena.

Washington Cisanera Massena

SPECIAL SERUM AIDS IN POLIO CASE

A four year old polio patient showed no disease signs after an injection of a special serum given by her Chicago doctor grandfather. Poggy Ann Rest and her sister Sandra Jean faced polio. Sandra Jean died the day she was admitted. Braniff Airways delivered the serum from Chicago to Dallas. Dr. C A Molander, the children's grandfather, explained the serum reduces severity of polio though not a preventive measure.

Littlebank Tex Chicago Jordan M. Braniff Airways Poggy Ann Sandra Jean C. A. Molander Lubbork Peutsch Serum Center

H Company National Guard Heads to Camp at Ft Leonard Wood

Lawrence National Guard heavy weapons Company H prepares for a two week summer training at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri. The unit loads equipment at the Community building and moves out early tomorrow to Kansas City for a convoy to the southeast Missouri camp.

Lawrence National Guard Heavy Weapons Company Ft. Leonard Wood Kansas City Wtth Infantry Missouri Army Camp Maurice H. Koott Guard 35Th Infantry Division Fort Riley

Rider Hurt Injured at Haskell Institute Horse Show

Wayne Johnson of Salina suffered a deep arm laceration after being kicked by a colt during the two year old Walking Horse class at the Haskell Institute show. He was taken to Lawrence Memorial hospital for emergency care. doctors reported the arm was not fractured.

Haskell Institute Wayne Johnson Salina Johnson Lawrence Memorial Hospital Jack Rev Sata Bimmer Hicks Ron Smuth Rots Soy Stewarts Urwker Eddie Christens Shy Arm Danke Hurham Lawrence Fatty Bloom Bud Perensill Lady Charles Dunbar Lawerence Trixte Sara Lawrence Baincord We Western PardWier Kert Adamg Ottawas Stern Teke Wendaon Jet Brand Elmer Wicks Bolivar, Mn J. B. DeWeese

Grade Crossing Victim Dies After Crawford County Crash

Paul Romanzi Jr. 16 of Radley Kan. died today from injuries suffered yesterday in a grade crossing wreck near his home. The car was demolished by the impact, marking the fourth highway death in Crawford County this year.

Pittsburg Kan Paul Romanzi, Jr

Enders Freshman Enrollment at Eudora School

Eudora district plans freshman enrollment at Enders High School this Monday for Leeencet and other students. Principal D. E. Kerr confirms the school will open in September.

Eudora D. E. Kerr

Record Exibits on Opening Day at Dourle County Fair

A record number of 4-H and FLFLA entries shown despite rain threats at Haskell fairgrounds. About 150 livestock head judged with grand champions named for beef, dairy, and other classes. Local youths from Jayhawk Kanwaka Meadowlark Stull Busy Beaver and Prarie clubs won top prizes, with judging continuing today and a style revue at 10 AM.

Haskell F.f.lal Dourle County Wayne Leonhard Leonhard Chren Walfkuhle Walfkuhle Stull Wilma Georgia Meadowlark Club Nyestock Bob Schaake Jayhawk Lou Mitchell Kanwaka Erwin Schwialm Werder Workers John Morgan Jarkawkeloyh Russell Bailey Palmyra Runwiss Rerth Siskel

Record of unusual cool spell from Aug 2 across states

A widespread cool air mass moved southeast from the Midwest toward the Atlantic seaboard. Temperatures fell from the upper 80s to the mid 70s in many areas with a peak of 35.7 degrees noted at a station in the Great Lakes region, while Goshen Indiana reported around 82 degrees. The cold front extended from the Great Lakes to the Ohio River and was expected to advance eastward overnight.

Dreuadt Chueave Furenu Goshen Owas Upper Michigan Ohio River Atlantic Seaboard

Lawrence pupils enroll as schools open next week

Enrollment will take place in Lawrence junior and senior high schools from Monday through Friday next week from 9 am to 5 pm. Superintendent E. L. No-votuy announces separate enrollments for new and returning pupils, with transfer and kindergarten entries, and lists school sites Libs Memorial High School and Junior High Manual Building as registration locations. Estimated total pupil counts mirror last year with about 3600 in senior and junior high combined.

Lawrence E. L Alevty Peraders Tie Si Uheus GHA Cipal Libs Memorial High School Fourteenth Massachusetts Ralph Graber Manual Ninth and Kentucky Streets

Life in decadent U S as Pravda mockups report

Pravda reports a satirical tale from the United States describing FBI scrutiny of grade schools nurseries and maternity hospitals as potential hotbeds of Communist propaganda. It notes a staged eating contest between a four month old piglet and a Michigan student, canceled as a joke.

Moscow Pravda United States FBI Michigan University

Reading habit is costly in subway loss case

Mrs. Mary Langening of the Bronx lost $12,500 from a paper bag while riding a New York subway. She said her life savings were withdrawn from a bank to buy a new house and car, and she became so absorbed in a comic book she did not notice the bag vanish.

New York Mary Langening Bronx

Hil Top riding club horse show opens with 4000 crowd

An overflow crowd attended the opening night of the Hil Top riding club horse show at Haskell Institute. Winners included Bourbon Colleen in the Douglas county five gaited class, with Otis Bates and others earning praise from Judge Lige McFall. Tonight features eleven more classes and a 4-H FFA livestock parade.

Hil Top Riding Club Haskell Institute Douglas County Bourbon Colleen Roy Anderson Sixth Ward Anderson Journal-World Cliss Scheichule Lige McFall Sabe Otis Bates Puela Merry Katherine Gabe Crancleton Humboldt

Colts to Coffeyville in 8 p m tilt

The Lawrence Colts travel to Coffeyville to play the Texans. Rain canceled Lawrence games with Kansas City and Coffeyville recently. Manager Gib Francis will start either Lou Hammer or Carl Sandefur on the mound.

Lawrence Colts Coffeyville Lawrence Kansas City Gib Francis Lou Hammer Carl Sandefur

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