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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1948
Page
3
Ed Sendefur, tackle on Dr F C Allen's 1920 RK U grid squad, has been chosen to replace an unnamed player. A separate line notes a deadly incident with a death roughly every 63 minutes in the country.
Kansas athletic board retires Del Davidson, longtime stadium custodian since 1921, under a retirement plan. His departure leaves a familiar figure missing from Memorial Stadium as football fans head to fall Jayhawks games.
Washington writer recalls a Kentucky mountain courtroom murder trial opening scene. A lanky father testifies under oath, and a narrative recounts local culture, snake handling sermons, and the rugged rural justice backdrop. The piece reflects on tradition, law, and community responses to violence.
Registration for new pupils in the Lawrence area will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday September 1 at several elementary schools. Dr. Young, superintendent, notes registration covers kindergarten and all grades up to sixth. Movements from Lane School to other campuses since June 1 are noted. Kindergarten pupils should bring birth certificates or obtain one before September. Schools and principals listed include Cordier Hazel Lee Simmons, McAllister Susan Todd, York Mildred Kirkham, Tinckney Jayne Kennedy, and Woolawn J. D. Patrick. Junior and senior high school registration occurred August 19 and 20.
A forecast of party council meetings in Pekin, Kansas outlines Republican and Democratic plans. The article names key figures, potential campaign directors, and upcoming district organizing sessions. It notes debates over liquor questions, prohibition stances, and the push to finalize platforms and campaign leadership.
Two Piper Cub planes collided about 400 feet above the Merits met river near Fenton Missouri killing five people. One craft plunged into three feet of water. the other flew 1100 yards before burning. Victims identified include Richard J Arnel and his father Loretta Lewrey and Frank Goisha of St Louis. Both planes were from flying services and had just left before the crash.
At Vickerson Run Pa on August 30 a 17 year old boy shot and killed his sister Grace Lint, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lint. Coroner Frank Galley said the youth had slapped him earlier and used a deer rifle. officials voiced uncertainty over the stay or other actions as the coroner prepared a verdict.
North Lawrence deputy places Keith Kale in custody at a grocery store after discovering an alleged non support case. He is delivered to Lynn County authorities for return and processing on the non support charge.
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