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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1947

Page

2

Escaped convict in hands of law

Jackson Tennessee December 4 A 24 year old Charles Lee McIntosh who escaped Monday from the U S jail center at Springfield Missouri was captured after flying a stolen plane toward Ohio. Sheriff Tom Lewis said McIntosh described his aviation exploits and fuel stops while en route toward Dayton and the Mississippi River.

Jackson Tenn Tom Lewis Lewis Charles Lee McIntosh U. S Springfield McIntosh Mississippi Tennessee Apert Hus Dayton Ohio Murray Medical Center Spoegiod Pepi de Sole Indiana Army Moletech Orhtera McClelan Edward Ecca

Tuberculosis Fight Fund Lists Local Supporters

Community leaders and many women volunteers organize a tuberculosis control drive. Health funds in five ten and twenty five dollar units invite larger gifts to back Tuberculosis work.

Foares FL Decker F. HH Eugene Brune Les Gray M. “I. Patterson Mire Stough Floyd Nanak Aire Hugh Randall Wilfred Hunsinger

Christmas Seals On Sale At Downtown Booth

Christmas seals for Douglas County tuberculosis and health association go on sale at the Kansas Public Service Company, 738 Massachusetts street, operated by the Lawrence P.T.A. council. The station runs until December 10 for purchases and mail orders, with Mrs. F. H. Elvig supervising and several P.T.A. chairmen assisting at their listed addresses. Christmas seals also available at the health department through Weaver department store and the outlet.

Douglas County Tuberculosis and Health Association Kansas Pblic Service Company Massacusetts Street Lawrence Parent-Teachers Association Council F. H. Elvig Lawrence P.T. A. Council Jess Hadi Forest Street Gottlieb Nieder Kentucky Street Orville Stone Connecticut Street Norman Endacott Tennessee Street Ernest Wilson North First Street Joseé Carney Pennsylvania Street Anti-Tuberculosis Fund Health Department Weaver Department Atore Massachusetts Street Maseechurette Street

Jayhawker Squad Guests of Honor at Kansas banquet

Jayhawker back Ray Evans received a standing ovation at a Kansas banquet as 51 squad members were presented with Elgin wrist watches. Chancellor Malott delivered greetings and dignitaries including E. C. Quigley and Joe Wilson spoke for the University and Chamber of Commerce.

Jayhawker Squad

Fourteen Women Enrolled in KU Engineering Courses

The University of Kansas reports fourteen women in the school of engineering and architecture this year, with Dorothy Quirk of Kansas City serving as freshman representative on the engineering council. Women remain under one percent of the 2,200 students, but some are pursuing engineering physics, electrical, chemical, and architectural engineering as well as architecture.

Kansas U School of Engineering and Architecture University of Kansas Engineering Council Dorothy Quirk Kansas City Chemical Miss Quirk Eileen Rose Ssezybiel Joan Lee Hessler Lawrence Lorraine Alene Rumsey Council Groge Mary Jewett Winifred Joann Ruese Kathryn van Dyke Betty Brooker Barbara Hume Mary Kindawater Bartlesville Okio Margaret Mae Vannest Caroline A. Flory Peggy Jean Baker Salina Betty Jo Bloomer Claflin

Acute Jail Shortage Triggers Transfer of Inmates to Lawrence

Topeka jail houses 39 inmates after three prisoners are sent to Douglas County jail in Lawrence to ease crowding. Sheriff Will Johns Jr. cites a wall repair delay from a prior escape by P. James Ure as a factor in reduced capacity. Lawrence receives James Reynolds Ivan Kin Perry Lee and Ure returns to Topeka while Shawnee County plans repairs.

Topeka Douglas County Lawrence Will Johns, Jr P. James Ure E. W. Kaul Ure Shawnee County Coates Johns Lawrence James Reynolds Ivan Kin Perry Lee

Plan to Truck Trip to Orange Bowl Adventure

A group led by Moorhead will drive a 3100 mile route to the Orange Bowl with stops in major cities including Kansas City Jefferson City St Louis Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta Tampa St Petersburg and Miami The crew plans veteran passengers and expects a rough but fun ride with official tropic bound attire a red shirt blue jeans and a wide brimmed hat After the trip Miami will learn of their presence and purpose.

Kansas City Jefferson City St. Louis Nashville Chatanooga Atlanta Georgia Tech Talahasee St. Petersburg Tamiami Trail Miami Moorhead

Yale awards science degree to Summerfield Porter

Richard William Porter, Summerfield scholar and 1934 University of Kansas engineering graduate, earned a Doctor of Science from Yale for coordinating physics chemistry and mathematics research on engineering problems. He received the Yale Engineering Association award for advancement of science and works for General Electric on guided missiles and remote controlled mechanisms.

Richard William Porter Summerfield University of Kansas Yale University Tle Yale

Kansas to Receive Bids for 134-Mile Highway Project

Kansas State Highway Commission will receive bids at Osborne on December 14 for a major 134 mile improvement across eight counties in the third division. The U S 24 project in Osborne County covers 11 miles toward the Mitchell county line.

Kansas Topeka Kans Kansas State Highway Commission Osborne Mitchell County

Storm damage reported across parts of Kansas

Widespread moisture and precipitation are noted across multiple Kansas towns. Reports show rainfall amounts ranging from near one inch to over two inches in cities including Chanute, Wichita, Hutchinson, Coffeyville, Winfield, and Salina. High temperatures reached 57 in Chanute with lows near 19 in Goodland.

Kansas Lyndon Minneapolis Okett and Salina Chanute Goodland

Pipeline Work to Start on Oklahoma Michigan Gas Link

J O Horrigan Construction of Houston says a 24 inch natural gas pipeline will begin near Guymon Oklahoma to connect with Michigan. Crews of 50 to 75 men will work on the southern end starting at the Phillips plant 15 miles south of Guymon and a Michigan end crew will start separately. Michigan Consolidated Gas announced in Detroit the start window between December 10 and 15 for the $2104 million project linking Oklahoma to Michigan and Wisconsin.

Guymen Okla J. O. Horrigan Construction Co Houston Tex Ben Law Michigan Law Phillips Gasoline Guymon Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Detroit Oklahoma Wisconsin

Dairy Officers Elected At Arness Farm Records Meeting

Officials will be chosen at the annual Dairy Farm Records association meeting in the Community building Monday at 11 o clock. Arnold Hart will report on dairy cow testing and production records. Officers include Chester Thompson inland Olaf Rexman Vinland with directors Thompson Eekman McKinney Lawrence Baty Roem.

Dairy Farm Records Association of Gins Franklin Counties Deal Six Arnold Hart Douglas-Franklin Association Association Chester Thompsoinland Olaf Rexman Vinland Thompson Eekman Alvin McKinney Lawrence James Berey Baty Roem Oewa

Lawrence man earns honor at chamber dinner for travel distance

Heard In Lawrence F McNutt of tan father of iarturtne Lynnutt attended the Chamber of Commerce football banquet last night as his son received the outstanding backfield man of the year trophy. He traveled the greatest distance to attend the dinner honoring the Bowl team. McNatt has sons at Cal Poly Pomona Nebraska and State but Lynn in the prize Seen of the family. A Lees Summit Missouri group plans to present a trip to the Orange Bowl to KU fullback Forrest Griffith. Griffith starred for Less Summit High before joining the University. A separate hunt near Potawatomi County yielded five Wildgood pelts for Irvin Youngberg Kee Floyd Sample Island and Eanpl to Ee a Walker hound named Solomon. The pelts measured 36 to 40 inches. value was about 12.50 on the fur market.

Vic Bradford Mike Getto Bob Ingalls Wayne Repogic Dean Nexmith Jack Dodd Gene Thompsson Herbert Grubiss Dean Bottroff Robert Jordan Don Pierce E. C. Quigley Earl Falkenstein Middlebush Missouri Simons Malott Missouri Rooters Apo Wati Carlson K. U Texas Joe Wilson Chamber of Commerce Memorial Union Building Hermina Zipple Jay Janes F. McNutt Iarturtne Lynnutt Chamber of Comae McNatt Pues California Nebraska State Lynn Lees Summit Miami Forrest Griffith University Pottawatomie County Irvin Youngberg Kee Asa Floyd Sample Fgrrests Eanpl Solomon Belvue Sample

Shotgun Blast Disrupts Power Transmission in Kansas

A shotgun blast damaged an electrical line between Lawrence and Leavenworth causing a one hour outage. Police found over eight spent shells near insulators. A fire at a Leavenworth tailor shop followed the outage. Officials cite faulty wiring as a possible fire cause. In Chile, a 24 hour rail strike by 30,000 trainmen halted service over a promised bonus.

Lawrence Leavenworth Arther Johnace Kansas Electric Power Company Leaven 8 Leavenworth Affi Santiago Chile

Market News: Wheat Corn Hogs Cattle Prices Mixed Across Markets

Market notes from New York Chicago and Kansas City on December 4 show wheat weak with rains in the southwest, corn steady on solid cash demand, oats easing, hogs fairly active with top around 26.15, cattle steady to higher in places with some gains for slaughter steers, and sheep slow with limited offerings. Livestock close reports mirror earlier trading, with mixed pricing and regional variation across markets.

New York Chicago Manesae City Livestock Kansas City USDA Sround

Births and Dismissals Reported at Memorial Hospital

Hospital notes list births and dismissals including Doris Blew at 923 Pennsylvania Street and Elaine Williams with baby at 1046 Arrest. Also mentions Margeret Lowman Abe Wolf Karen Coffman Mrs Otters and more. Additional birth report lines name Jack Nez and Inman Mex Arth Inman with locations on Massachusetts and Ohio Streets.

Noare Margeret Lowman West Twenty-third Street Abe Wolf Ohio Street Karen Sue Coffman Elm Street Otters Elaine Williams Baby Jack Nez Rowte Arth Inman Massachusetts Street Street

Market notes and obit fragment from Dec 4 issue

The page lists commodity prices for wheat corn and barley with futures quotes and regional hay, potato, egg and poultry data from Kansas City and Chicago markets. It ends with a modern memorial note for Nancy Carline Beebe, dated December 4, three years after her death.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washington House Banking Committee Smith Harriman Foreign Aid Committee T. P. Wright Civil Aeronautics Administrator Spear of Ean France Yance NEA Radio Greater Kansas City, Mo Paul J.adams Chi Galloway Elgin Hoyt Baker Charles O'Neal Dick Bertuzzi Charles Hawkins Frank Pattee Ed Bray Bill Hogan Arthur Preston Ralph Brown Hugh Johnson Steve Renke Dick Channekones Wwe Leroy Robison Joe Crawford Fl Lee Wally Rouse Bob Drumm Iff McDonald Dave Schmidt Harold Ehrlich Lynne McNutt Otto Schnellacher Rolan Eiferts Dale Mahon Tom Scott Dan Ettinger Joe Mendenhall Gene Sherwood Ray Evans Tip Mester Manin Stall Don Fambrough Charles Moffett Bryan Ben Sperry Jack Fink Terry Monroe BH Fischer Arnold Stricker Jim Foulks Ken Morrow Duke South Dakota Orange Bowl Arness Dairy Farm Records Meeting Eges Larce Triers and Springs Memorial Hospital Riams Doris Hampshire Street Scott Monene City Cash Grain Dee Sak (Ap No. Ie Milo Maine ESQ Sec Artivala Colorado Red McClures Idaho Kansse City Dec Browlers Wall Street Pennssylvania Railroad Pepels Cola Warner Bros Standerd Brandh American Power and Viaht Pacific Telephora Fes Memoriam Nancy Carline Beeb Car L. Beebe Beth Stee Coca-Cola Gen Foods Gen Motora Ste Ste Peay Cala J - United Air Lines Schubert Funeral Home N.H. Ph Phelps Lawrence Loan & Finance CO J Ethan A. Smith City of Lawrence Santtetlen Division Water Department the Jayhawker Theatre K.U Jayhawker Lana Turner van Heflin Donna Reed Richard Hart
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