31 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1948
Page
1
In Topeka today both the Republican and Democrat parties held council meetings to adopt platform statements. Leaders characterized the issues as moral in nature and outlined positions on key community concerns. Local party officials discussed their plans and response strategies for upcoming elections.
Berlin reports that military governors from the United States Britain France and Russia met for an hour to discuss east west problems in blockaded Berlin. Officials indicated future top level meetings may occur while negotiations on currency and the blockade remain unsettled.
Robert Schuman, premier candidate of the Popular Republican party, vows to form a new government and secure the necessary votes as deputies debate without full support. He led France for eight months last year amid strikes and political turmoil, facing strong Communist opposition.
The draft centers on younger cohorts as officials plan a peacetime call. Most new draftees are expected from 22 to 23 year olds with August to December birth dates. A first call aims for about 10,000 men in November, swelling totals toward 20,000 as selective service expands.
The Lawrence city tax levy totals 39.36 with adjustments pending. Budget director Mildred Queen Sedstar notes tentative rate increases and confirms the levy will be finalized in the early days of next week in North Lawrence, as county officials prepare the annual figures.
The Lawrence city considers a contractor offer of about 3000 cubic yards of rubble from a bank building being demolished. The material could be used to build jetties on the Kaw river east bank near North Lawrence or to fill a ravine in Central Park. cost to haul rubble remains the main obstacle and council members study the issue while planning pedestrian walkways and traffic relief routes.
Stevenson holds a strong position with a large margin over Forner and Johnson in the gubernatorial and senate race. The election bureau reported 44 votes for Stevenson and 38 votes for others, as the count continued through September 14 with no loss in support for Stevenson. Mace checks out equipment for practice at Memorial Stadium as Crimsean and Blue coaches prepare.
The Moscow radio announced the death of Andrei Zhdanov a leading Politburo member and potential successor to Stalin. Zhdanov played a major role in the Communist International and served as secretary of the central committee of the Russian Communist Party.
Washington reports danger from the Atlantic storm lessened as the system moved to sea. Forecasters expect the storm’s narrow center to miss Cape Hatteras by about 130 miles and pass within 21 miles of the Virginia Capes. Winds remain strong along the mid Atlantic coast with a new disturbance brewing east northeast of the Leeward Islands. a navy plane is sent to investigate reports of the disturbance near the Benjamin Griegson.
The Washington board endorsed Harry Truman for president praising his record and criticizing Governor Dewey as aligned with big business. Senator Barkley, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, also backed other candidates, judging by their support or opposition to Truman's program and legislative proposals.
Aug. 31 report notes traffic deaths for the first seven months totaled far below 1947 levels by about 16.39 percent, with reductions across the states. In Topeka and Salina, Republicans and Democrats adopted platforms for the November election during party council meetings, favoring education funding and practical state policies while avoiding a stance on prohibition. The platforms emphasize continued support for public schools, school transportation laws, and property tax measures, with differing views on war veterans and prohibition remaining unresolved.
Lawrence organizers report 98 non veterans and 74 veterans aged oldest standings among registrants. Bruce Cameron notes 21 year olds registered just before noon as he leads the drive with seven volunteers aiding registration. Additional age groups will register on successive days through September seven.
In Oklahoma City Aug 31 Judge Mike Fost dismisses a ticket after a traffic mix up as Albert Pillow confesses fault in failing to yield. Officers admit Winston Churchill was ticketed incorrectly for a reverse turn. no law against it is found. Regatta and Allen County Fair details appear with regional sponsors and dates.
Topeka weather forecast predicts cooler temperatures on Wednesday with highs expected between 88 and 92 degrees. Hot spell may ease briefly but is not over, with the rest of the week likely above normal. Slight chance of scattered showers tonight, but no moisture expected for the remainder of the week. Phillipsburg reached 102 degrees yesterday while a 62 degree reading was recorded at Garden City.
Leavenworth Kansas August 31 74 extra federal penitentiary guards combed the Missouri river area around the honor prison farm for two missing trusties. John Edward York SR Neosha ME and Charles Edward Hamilton Danville were identified as the escapees. York and Hamilton had been serving multi year terms for motor vehicle theft and money order fraud.
City council rejected underground wiring for the South Massachusetts street white way lighting, opting for overhead to save about 500 dollars yearly. Officials argued overhead allows quicker expansion and avoids a yearlong redesign, with engineers from Westinghouse cautioning about load and safety. Petitioners protested, seeking underground wiring, while officials defended the decision citing cost and practicality.
Tusevalosa Alabama August 31. Thurston Townsend 18 was nearly killed when a model airplane attached to a steel cable fed 44 000 volts into him. He survived with blistered feet hands and lower lip from the electric shock and the plane crash into a power line.
The U S air force plans to try to set a new world speed record with a North American jet fighter at the national air races this Saturday. Current mark is 1, so the F-36 will perform in full combat readiness carrying machine guns and ammunition.
In a tight vote the council denied Baker’s petition to rezone property at Twenty third street and Barker avenue from residential to general business to allow a modern grocery store. The planning commission had favored rezone, but the council rejected it after opposition from neighbors and a vote by Mayor Parsons. The case featured contention over impact on neighborhood and future business density. Fire caused $70,000 total loss to Sturm Fixture Company and Guy Hansom Blacksmith Shop, with $25,000 damage to adjacent building. total origin undetermined.
A horse show planned north of Lawrence on Highway Speer with 50 entries. Events include saddle, harness, stock and pleasure classes, with judge Lon Cox and stock judge Glenn Bybee. Prizes include trophies and cash, grounds offer bleacher seating and parking, Myron Dicker leads organization, announcers listed.
Rural pupils enroll today as teachers pause at the Douglas County Institute at Liberty Memorial high school, with workshops scheduled from 1 20 to TK. Tomorrow school board members hear a lecture on visual education by Mrs. Ross Wulfkuhle and plan new visual skills for girls. No conferences for first time or new teachers Thursday. Fertilizer plant plan announced by Consumers Cooperative Association to be built in Muskoge r Oklahoma at a cost of $200 000.
Weather forecast outlines a strict period from August 3 to September with mixed regional notes across Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and surrounding states. Light showers possible in some areas with cooler spells, temperatures largely around seasonal norms and varying by region through the period.
Henry Wallace faced constant boos and an egg and tomato volley as about 2 500 people at the Mecklenburg courthouse disrupted his speech. Reporters were struck. three men were arrested on disorderly conduct charges and later released on bond. Wallace traveled from Winston Salem to Raleigh area events, defending his views as he pressed for peace with Russia.
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