Public education funding discussed at city meeting
Educators and lawmakers gather to explore revenue sources beyond taxes for Kansas schools. Edwin F. Abels of Lawrence discusses a legislator's view on school needs. Mrs. Turner and Miss Shaw chair the event inviting broad public turnout and a floor Q and A session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihosl of Education
Edwin F. Abels
Lawrence
Austin H. Turney
League of Women Voters Education Committee
Helen Shaw
Te Education
A.a.usw
Turner
State Churcer of Commerce
Kansas
Schoenpel
Topeka
Wenanle
Curry and Tions Feature in Kansas Magazine Tribute
The 1947 Kansas Magazine plans a memorial feature for artist Kenens Masbattan Kw Dae Pe. It notes freehand drawing and painting steps and announces the magazine has secured permission to reproduce the paintings in black and white.
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Kansas
Magesias
Kenens
Magasine
College Press
Fires Banked as Coal Pinch Grows Across Regions
The coal shortage tightens as 14 000 workers in cast iron shops and 1 000 railroad workers face layoffs in Schenectady and Colorado. Universities consider coal strike impact post Christmas as Brigham Young installs oil burners. Pennsylvania officials seek federal state plan to prevent violence, while toy stores halt display trains to conserve electricity.
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Schmectady
General Electrician
Colorado Fuel & Corp
Patage Pongal
W. T. Middlebrook
University of Minnesota
Utah
Brigham Young University
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Solid Fra
Washington, D. C
Alcan highway pictures shown at Rotary meeting
Geologist from Kansas University presented technicolor images of the Alcan highway while noting rough first six hundred miles from Edmonton to the road start. The talk suggested strong local interest in tourism despite criticism. Local Rotary events included inductions by Dr Forrest C. Allen and announcements of a new Rotary club at Mission and upcoming Quarter Club and Christmas party details.
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Rotary
Lowell RB. Landen
K.U
Edmonton
Lawrence
Twin Cities
Lawrence Memorial High School
Ray Roberts
Fraternity Management
John Alfrey
R.O.T.C
Forrest C. Alien
Mission
Geegies Club
Weeklong series honors Rev S Wesley Daveriort pastor
A four annual celebration begins with special lectures and dinners for the Rev S Wesley Daveriort of Ninth Street Baptist Church. Speakers include Rev F Strickland from Leasenforth and Rev G Q Ss temps from Hickfind Baptist. Several Lawrence churches sponsor services through December 15 with various auxiliaries and clubs hosting.
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Bichlicht
S. Wesley
Daveriort
Ninth Street Baptist Church
F. Strickland
Independent Baptist Church
Leseenforth
The
Baptist Church
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Mr. Davenport
CL Williams
Ee St. Luke Ame
GQ. Ss. Temps
Hickfind Baptist Church
Karsay City
AL Plake
Jaceweaker
al I. Parker
North Lawrence
Will Sness
Mission and Sewing Circle
University of Kansas students perform at Lions Club dinner
Five KU students provided entertainment for the Lions Club "Tadies Nicht" dinner at the Eldridge Hotel last night. Mrs. Alice Moncrieff introduced the program while the KU voice, Serrano Harriet aka Patricia Pillines, Byers, and Baritone, and Tenor Charl Ben Shanklin sang two selections each accompanied by piano.
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University of Kansas
Lions Club
Tadies Nicht
Eldridge Hotel
Alice Moncrieff
K. U
Club
Serrano Harriet
Patricia Pillines
Byers
Nigno
Charl Ben Shanklin
Masked Bandits Escape After Shootout in Tel Aviv
A police patrol exchanged fire with masked robbers in Tel Aviv. the bandits escaped and at least three people were wounded, including a policeman, a robber, and a bystander. In Palestine violence, a British soldier died south of Haifa and four other soldiers were killed in a jeep mine explosion near Jerusalem.
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Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Palestine
Ajreen
Haifa
Heavily Concentrated Forces Reported Near Greek Turkish Border
Reports indicate heavy concentrations along the Greek Bulgarian border near Turkish lines. Bulgarian units are said to have moved east as the Greek military mobilizes against guerrillas.
Mathews Sentenced to Jail for Liquor Offense
Charles Mathews of Fourth and Lincoln streets was fined $190 plus $3.25 costs and given 30 days in the county jail for selling intoxicating liquor Judge Frank R Gray also revoked his parole and recommitted him to serve the 54 day balance of a prior sentence for possession of intoxicating liquor and drunkenness.
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Charles Mathews
Lincoln
Frank R. Gray
Odge Gray
Mathews
Burke Steps Down as President Amid UM W Strike Standoff
The resignation of former Nebraska Senator Ed ward E. Burke as president follows his push for a two week truce in the United Mine Workers strike. The board met after Burke called a special session to discuss opposition to his stance. Operators urged talks with Lewis to reach a new contract and restore control of seized soft coal mines amid a government dispute over reopening the contract.
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Nebraska
Edward E. Burke
Iona
Es Association
Burke
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Sdre
Dr Earl Padgett Dies. Noted Plastic Surgeon
Dr Earl C Padgett 53 a plastic surgeon and skin grafting instrument developer died at his home in Kansas City. He practiced here since 1926 and taught at the University of Kansas and Washington University. A WWI veteran born in Greenleaf Kansas he is survived by his widow his father two daughters and a son Calvin.
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Kansas City
Earl C. Padgett
Greenleaf
Kan
University of Kansas
Washington University
University of Karcas School of Medicine
France
J. M. Padgett
Green
Tau
Albert Lea
Cincinnati
Edmund W. Pugh, Jr
Cambridge
Masc
Calvin
Shattuck Military School
Faribault
Ninn
Deaths and Funerals of Mrs. W. H. Shipp and Mrs. Alice Gill
Mrs. W. H. Shipp died at her Paola home at 9 a.m. She was born July 28, 1871 near Ozark Missouri and leaves six children, seven grandchildren, two sisters and four brothers. Burial will be in Paola. Mrs. Alice Gill died at her Wichita home. Formerly of Lawrence she leaves four daughters and one son and private services are set for tomorrow at Rumsey funeral home.
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W. H. Shipp
Paola
Aelbert Shipp
Emporia
W. F. Springer
Los Arteles
Calif
Buria
Alice N. Gill
Alice MS. Gill
Wichita
Lawrence
New Hampshire Street
Rumsey
Anne Gill
Eva Gill
Alice Gill
Maryehlert, Baldwin
Harold Gi
Topeka
Nutrition Lecture At Community Building Tomorrow
A nutrition lecture and discussion will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM in the basement classroom of the Community building Miss Helen Maclean RN invites all women. The session aims to help housewives and expectant mothers attending prenatal conferences with nutrition and pregnancy diet. Food models will demonstrate and prenatal class members prepare menus with calorie values.
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Commounity
Helen Maclean
R. N
Police file DUI charge after Mississippi street crash
Lawrence police charged William F. Clapp 35 with driving while intoxicated after an automobile accident on Mississippi Street near Twelfth Street at 2 48 p m. Investigating officers reported the southbound vehicle involved in the collision.
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William F. Clapp
Eighth Street
Lawrence Police Department
Mississippi Street
Twelfth Start
Traveling Stage to Present Snow White in Jayhawker
A traveling production titled Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will appear at the Jayhawker, marking the venue’s first full show in six years. The New York cast includes Clelia as Snow White and Jean Copeland as the Queen with George Lawton as Prince Charming. The two matinees target children and families, with dates soon after in Lawrence, Hutchinson, and Wichita.
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Seon White
Wil Beat Toes
Jayhawker
Tobacco Road
Lawrence
Nebraska
Hutchinson
Wichita
New York
Clelia
Snow Eee Jean Copeland
George Lawton
Prince Charming
I &A
Chicago Civic Opera
Rose Marie
Snow White
Gas From Refrigeration Sparks Fire Crew Call
Lawrence fire department was summoned to PoCTran farm Route 1 at 8 29 ar today as smoke escaped from a refrigeration unit in a colt storage shed. Investigation found ammonia gas leaking from a storage tank and drifting for over four hours. No damage to meat poultry or other food reported.
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Lawrence
Poctran
Route 1
Colt
Rainfall totals and permits mark Lawrence reports
Heard In Lawrence Walter Schwarz reports 1.70 inches of rainfall at Worden for November, normal 2.20. Year to date Worden rainfall 36.60 vs 32.53 normal. Paint work underway in Community building lobby and stairways. 77 marriage licenses issued in November by Probate Judge Frank R. Gray per Mrs. Hollingworth. Milk and cream sales permits for 1947 available from Lawrence-Douglas Health Dept for one year. Capper to Washington: Senator Arthur Capper to Washington to consider chairmanship of Senate Agriculture Committee.
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Walter Schwarz
Worden
Frank R. Gray
R. F. Hollingworth
Lawrence-Douglas County
Capper
Washington
Topeka
Arthur Capper
Kan
Senate Agriculture Committee
Two Teens Enlist in Regular Army at Fort Riley
Twe Je in the Army Albert Dean Shepnard aged 18 of 824 Elm Street and Darrell H. Scott aged 17 of 804 Maple Street left yesterday for Fort Riley to join the regular army for three year terms according to S/Sgt. Robert Hall, army recruiting sergeant.
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Twe Je
Albert Dean Shepnard
Elm Street
Darrell H. Scott
Maple Street
Fort Riles
Robert Hall
Market Summary Prices Mixed in River Markets and Packers Receipts
Market news from New York and Kansas City reports mixed demand and higher futures. Grass and stocker cattle trade steady to weaker with calves and feeders showing variable prices. canners and cutters lower. top quality fed cattle remain strong in Kansas City with notable run sizes and steady to higher livestock receipts.
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Kansas City
USDA
Mondas
Moxtiy
Parry Barnes to Speak at Alpha Kappa Psi Forum
Kansas City CPA Parry Barnes will address the second Alpha Kappa Psi business forum in Frank Strong auditorium at 6 p.m. Tuesday. He will discuss opportunities for business graduates and the school to work transition as future forums cover wholesaling retailing manufacturing and personnel. Sidney Johnson from Lawrence leads forum planning. Washington call for reserve officers in communications weather design and development and procurement due to critical shortages.
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Farry Barnes
C. P.A
Kansas City
Alpha Kappa I‘si
Frank Strong
Barnes
Alpha Kappa Psi
Sidney Johnson
Lawrence
Washington
Army Air Forces
AAF
New England Farmers Visit Pratt for Chamber Welcome
About 500 New England farmers were hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Pratt officials for three hours during a special train stop. The visitors toured farming and oil production areas near Pratt on an automobile trip en route to the national farm bureau convention in San Francisco.
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New England
Kan
Chamber of Commerce
National Farm Bureau
San Francisco
Chamber
Pratt
Local Market and Stock News From Kansas City and New York
Kansas City markets report alfalfa and prairie grain prices with mixed demand and steady or weak trends. Livestock and dairy values show hogs at 26.00 and butter and eggs with current receipts and various grade prices. New York stocks opened restrained with notable losses early, then partial recovery led by manufacturing and consumer goods firms.
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Kansas City
Prairie
In Memoriam for Our Beloved Mother
In loving memory of our dear mother who passed two years ago today. Sadiq mi na be husband and son Fregj Pretmann Albert Brokmann and family remember her with love and gratitude for her care.
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Sadiq
Fregj Pretmann
Albert Brokmann
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