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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
1
Stafford Cripps told his department that a sharp budget slash is necessary to curb Britain's spending. The plea signals government moves to reduce expenditures amid fears of deficit and economic strain.
London reports Sir Stafford Cripps instructed Labour ministers to prepare at least a five per cent reduction in the coming year's national budget amounting to about 1,000,000 pounds. The move aims to ease pressures ahead of Washington talks with U.S. officials beginning September 7 and could hit defense and social services.
Miami, August 25. South Florida was placed on alert as an erratic hurricane in the Atlantic recurred to the west northwest after a northwest course. Grady Norton, Miami chief storm forecaster, ordered northern Bahama Island to take precautions and southern Florida to stand by. The storm was about 480 miles east-southeast of Miami, moving at 15 miles an hour.
Two Lawrence men pleaded guilty in county court to passing bad checks. Fred H. Dunham, 533 Maine Street, fined 75 dollars plus court costs and 90 days in county jail, while Harvey Nelson, 770 Ash Street, fined 25 dollars plus costs and 100 days in jail. Nelson admitted passing several checks, with two for 750 dollars and 5 dollars recovered so far.
Washington reports President Truman offered a welcome to southern party bolters but insisted they align with the 1948 Democratic platform. The Democratic National Committee purged five states rights rebels while exempting some anti-Truman Democrats in Congress, amid renewed Southern resistance sparked by civil rights opposition. Royle indicated no purge of Truman Democrats in Congress.
Rain and reduced winds helped firefighters in western United States and Canada as forest fires continued to burn. One death reported in California and several fires expanded in Idaho Payette National Forest while Black Hills and Yellowstone areas show cautious signs of control.
Weatherman projects mostly fair conditions through Friday with only occasional thunderstorms in the west. Highs near mid 90s tomorrow after a cool night. lows around 60 in the northwest and upper 60s in the east and south. Phillipsburg reached 99 yesterday while Anthony reported 56. no rain statewide in the past 24 hours ending 6 a.m.
Washington August 25 President Truman said he would not promise appointments five years from now, noting it is beyond his term. He spoke informally to 26 teenage girls visiting Washington under the American Legion Auxiliary to study government. He expressed great pleasure in creating the third annual Girls Nation.
The U S House passed a bill to allow Hermina Ricart age 15 to enter the United States to join her foster parents Mr and Mrs Domingo Ricart. Ricart a KU Spanish professor since last fall led two years of effort culminating in congressional action. Hermina has studied in England and plans to enroll at KU upon arrival, having completed secondary school this year.
Chiang Kai-shek says Chungking will again be the center for resistance as Chinese Communist armies push on. He calls the Communists international agents and urges stiffer resistance. Observers note Acheson Bevin may discuss an anti communist bloc in Southeast Asia during Bevin’s Washington visit next month. Filipino leaders back the bloc idea though the U.S. has held back.
Mrs. Mildred LeSner, county budget director, announced the 1949 total tax rate for North Lawrence residents at 45.4 dollars per thousand with an additional 1.94 levy for the Douglas county Kaw Valley drainage district. The rest of Lawrence pays 44.05 per thousand. Valuation for the drainage district is 4,720,802, and the district cover includes parts of Grant, Lecompton and Wakarusa townships.
A jeweler displays a wristwatch in a goldfish bowl to test water proofing. Gertrude the goldfish loses its gold color within a week and becomes silver while a bowlmate remains unchanged. A shop owner notes rare color shifts in goldfish and cites possible chemical effects of the steel water case on scales. Fire damages a hay truck and 66 bales near Coffeyville, with $400 estimated loss.
Senate investigators reveal a Vaugh an memo noting President Truman was personally interested in sending John Maragon on an August 1945 trip to Italy. The record details Maragon and perfume firm reps using military planes, a 1400 dollar settlement for perfume oils disguised as champagne, and questions over influence and travel approvals during wartime.
Police hunt a top contender for meanest man in town as custodians report a church break-in at 1501 New Hampshire Street. Clothing worth about 20 dollars for an orphan boy in Wichita was taken, while a new overcoat and other items remained. Entry was via a basement window removed from its casing.
Midwest Democratic leaders in 16 states pledged to market the administration’s farm plan. They conceded it will need strong salesmanship as Congress and party factions remain cool. The House rejected a trial run and the Senate weighs alternatives.
Washington Aug 25 The House Armed Services Committee unanimously cleared Air Secretary Smyington Defense Secretary Johnson and all others of any fraud collusion or dishonesty in the B-36 program After hearing a denial by Odlum head of B-36 maker and Worth who had written anti fraud allegations repudiated his paper and withdrew his designation of Odlum as unscrupulous the committee ordered a recess to Oct 5 Chairman Vinson stated there was not a shred of evidence supporting insinuations of fraud influence or corruption in the B-36 procurement program
In Milwaukee on August twenty fifth a collision between two interurban coaches left fifteen passengers and four crew members hurt. The lead car backed up after a stop to pick up a passenger, and the trailing car, three minutes behind, struck it, with officials citing a possible speed of up to 165 miles per hour.
Federal Judge Harold R. Medina refused the defense request for a mistrial in the communist conspiracy case. He also denied disqualifying juror Russell Janney and an inquiry into his possible influence on other jurors. The bid cited Janney’s private conversations with actress and singer Carol E. Nathanson.
In Brooklyn, Lefty Johnny Schmitz shut down the Dodgers as the Chicago Cubs beat Brooklyn 4 to 0 in the first game of a doubleheader. Pirates down Phillies 5-1 in the afternoon game as Castiglione hits his sixth homer. President Truman cites military payroll cuts as part of a government reorganization, stating 128,000 civilian layoffs ordered by Secretary Johnson.
New York reports the Pi-Sixty sheet at 64.1, up .1. Friday night baseball features W. F. W. Colts against Coffeyville-Adv at 8:30 p.m. in local listings.
Douglas County veterans may apply for National Service Life Insurance dividends starting Monday at three Lawrence agencies the Red Cross the Office of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Forms available at the post office and the Community Building offices will offer secretarial service postage stamps and help with claims. The Aford-Clarke post VFW will provide similar support from 2 to 10 p.m. daily. Veterans should bring birth dates entry and discharge dates policy numbers and service serial numbers. The dividend program requires at least three months service with typical payments around 175 but larger for longer service. The VA predicts most payments completed by 1950. The program allows beneficiaries changes and reinvestment of dividends. Dr Edward L Novotny longtime Lawrence superintendent dies from cerebral hemorrhage. He had led the city schools since 1946 and helped plan a $2.62 million new high school. He was born 1896 in Rushville Nebraska and held degrees from Wesleyan College Columbia University and the University of Nebraska. He emphasized practical skills and apprenticeships for students.
Mrs. John J. Borth, 60, was found dead at the foot of basement stairs at her farm home northeast of McPherson, Kansas. Coroner cites a fatal fall with a deep head wound likely causing bleeding to death. Husband found her. survivors include three sons and five daughters.
News of the death of Dr EL Novotny shocks the community after years of service to the public schools. He planned and secured public approval for major building and program improvements, including adult education and vocational courses. The board notes his heavy extra duties and regrets the loss to Lawrence schools.
Sheriff forces seized a retail beer operator license used at the Skyline club 653 East Twenty-third street. The plate license had been issued to Leonard Levens who is no longer connected with the business. Another license issued to Michael F. P. Costello was removed earlier under similar circumstances. County Attorney Oyler said no charges would be filed. the club is owned by Ruth Strain who opened last week after a six week closure.
Wichita August 25 Eight Kansans have been recommended for Kansas new federal district judgeship by the American Bar Association judiciary committee. The Wichita Beacon reports Judge Edgar C Bennett Marysville Topeka Thomas M Lillard Paola Bernard L Sheridan George Collins Harry C Castor George Stallwitz and A W Hershberger all Wichita Democrats named as nominees.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Hoey reports an early morning crash on highway 2440 about 11 miles northeast of Lawrence. Alexander A. Farne and Carl Wayne Meyer were returning to Lawrence from Kansas City when Meyer's car rear ended Farne's. Neither driver was injured though both vehicles sustained considerable damage.
Lawrence near Kansas City debates industrial pull in luncheon talk by E R Zook. He describes the new Lawrence Industrial Development Corporation as a profit-making vehicle to showcase Lawrence’s advantages to firms seeking branches or new operations. Main goal is community gain, not personal profit, with a focus on buildings real estate and community services to attract employers and create payrolls of 25 to 150 workers.
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