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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1948

Page

2

Secrets in pumpkin reveal new spy probe in Congress

Washington December 4 The House un American Activities Committee seeks new hearings after Whittaker Chambers supplied microfilms of top secret State Department notes. Rep Mundt claims the material shows a vast communist espionage ring inside the government connected to hidden documents and a ten year history. The committee schedules further subpoenas and public inquiries as investigators press for the microfilm evidence.

Washington State Department Congress House un-American Activities Committee Whittaker Chambers Time Magazines Westminster Ecommunist Whittaker Chambe Hiss-Chambers Mundt Chambers States Department His Robert E. Strinling Chambere Margere Stripling

Band Officers Named at University of Kansas

University of Kansas band officers and assistant director posts were filled after a recent election. Richard Bennett was elected president, Richard Lading and Julia Parker as business members, Ryder as secretary treasurer, and Pete Wiley as publicity chairman. Also named were freshman manager Hamfeld, majors Sears Wiley, and librarians Robert Krese and rank Krese. No fellowship supper will be held at the First Christian church next Wednesday night due to church authorities clarifying the notice as an error. Rev. Union Head dies at Pressmen's Home. CP George Lofey, resident of the International Printing Pressmen's Union (AFL).

University of Kansas Band Ruswell L. Wiley Charles Kussinger Pete Wiley Wil Oe Richard Bennett Richard Lading Julia Parker First Christian Church

Memorial Hospital Admits Several Local Residents

At Memorial Hospital admitted Harve Flory Baldwin route 2 Mrs Marie Wood Emporia Merie Johnson 181th Louisis street Mra Emma Brown 1428 Brook street William appas 1141 Vermont street.

Harve Flory Baldwin Marie Wood Emporia Merie Johnson Louisis Street Emma Brown Brook Street William Appas Vermont Treet

Dismissals and Local Notices From Kansas City Area

A list of names and addresses noting dismissals and births including Mrs Shirley and baby at 1315 Haskell Avenue and Mrs Mickley at 1120 Oregon Street. A Sunflower birth reported yesterday and several fraternal orders with upcoming meetings and events including Acacia Lodge and Lawrence Lodge.

Shirley Dot Baby Baldwin Irwin Burgess Haskell Avenue Mickley Oregon

Lawrence Business School extends schedule into spring

The University of Kansas Business School announces a three day expansion for next spring with classes dismissed only on the final day. The extra time will feature a business machine exposition and lectures by prominent business leaders. The last day remains a seniors vs faculty ball game, a Potter Lake picnic, and a dance. Women report £30 in stamps sold since opening the T B Christmas real station. The gas station will stay open through December 10. County Engineer Joe Price officially opens the painted shelter at Fourth and Maine with design by LC Rice. Mrs. Sarah Potter of 920 Alabama says December roses are unusual but an Indian summer produced a single bloom on a climber that blooms in spring and summer.

University of Kansas Potter Lake T. B Hospital Corner Fourth Maine Streets Joe Price LC. Rice Lawrence Sarah Potter Alabama Street

Narrow margin approves British Palestine plan in UN committee

Paris December 4 The 56 nation UN political committee narrowly approves the amended British proposal on Palestine 25 to 21 with nine abstentions and three absent. A two thirds vote is needed in the general assembly. The committee sets that Big Five decide the commission. Russia favors security council naming with veto. The British plan would create a three nation panel to mediate Jewish Arab differences.

Paris United Natis General Assembly Russia Britain France China Security Council Uhia Holy Ede

Soldier Kidnapper Sought After Abduction of Student’s Wife

Manhattan Kan Dec 4 Officers search for unnamed soldier accused of abducting Mrs Harrison K Clark wife of a Kansas State College student. Sheriff B B Deckert said she was forced at knife point to ride in her car until a full tank of gas was obtained then left in taxicab with a dollar. He claimed the man said he would go to Texas to harm a physician who attended his wife in childbirth and that mother and baby died. The man allegedly warned he or his brother would return the car after they are through.

Manhattan Kan Harrison K. Clark Kansas State College B. B. Deckert Clark Texas

Army nurse wins suit over movie version of her war tale

Army nurse P-Pegey Watcher Beulah Greenwalt Terry of Denver sued Loew's for rights to the Corregidor story in They Were Expendable. A federal jury awarded $290,000 after finding the film made without her consent violated privacy.

St. Louis P—Pegey Corregidor Loew's Incorporated Terry Beaulah Greenwalt Watcher Denver

He Dances a Jig at 108 in Boise Birthday Celebration

Anton Gordon of Boise marked his 100th birthday by dancing an Irish jig in the snow before his home. He credits a daily five mile walk and a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables for his long life and vigor. The moment reflected his playful spirit and belief in outdoor activity.

Boise Tda Anton Gordon

Deaths and Funerals Notice Fragment

Obituary fragment notes a widow and surviving family including a husband a sister and several brothers. Details appear incomplete with no clear names dates or burial information.

Wheel chair builder finishes four room bungalow with help

A wheelchair bound builder completed a four room bungalow with assistance from three friends. He did the roof and paint while his cousin Donald helped move materials and Riley handled plumbing. The project, costing about 2500, began after army hospital release and reflects the builder creating his own job rather than taking a clerical role.

Roberts Hutcinis Donald Ey Riley

Three divorces granted in district court yesterday

Three divorces were granted in district court yesterday in addition to six reported in yesterday's Journal World. One more case involved custody arrangements, with Dora Marlin and El default.

Yiterdiy Journal-World Huch K. Miller Dora Marlin Eldefault Avief Ela Lorene Ford Lonaid Ford

Revived Memory of Tree Attired in Old Time Costume

A garbled note describes Edward Anderson in a nostalgic Christmas scene involving a tree amid a busy market. It mentions a hawker and three stands and hints at a generosity drive with a gift subscription and a seasonal world focus.

Edward Anderson Adv

Market News: Kansas City livestock and poultry prices

In a dense market page, livestock and poultry quotes appear with butterfat notes, roosters, turkeys, ducks, and quail. Prices show uneven demand with weaker feeder cattle and steady to strong hide values, noting weekly shifts and regional activity in Kansas City and West Coast markets.

Kansas City Adarda Buttertas Brosiers Dosen Ransan Dees & Lapis Amallota Etos Ra Fiesta Ing Mediaim West Gamble's Adv

Unclear OCR Summary of Chemical Firms and Markets

Fragmentary text mentions Dow Chemical Union, Westing and Johns-Manette firms, and a tie turned into a favorable earnings report. Names and places are garbled. core idea hints at corporate competition and stock results without clear dates or figures.

Dow Chemicel Union Carnie Youncatown Sheet Chrya Néchel Westing Johns-Manette Monteomer Ward Ko Anced

Barnard Girls Face Higher College Bills With Work Option

New York December reports Barnard College faces rising costs. Officials consider increasing room rents by 50 to 100 dollars at Brooks and Dewitt halls or reducing services by having students clean their own rooms and perform duties to cope with expenses.

New York Barnard College Columbu UN Girl Brooks and Dewitt eSeine

Birth of German quadruplets to be celebrated in different months

A German mother welcomed four babies born on November 30 and December 1. Doctors in Hannover report all four healthy with a combined birth weight of 12 pounds. The family includes two older children and the father is a tailor. The mother Frau Maide Haug lives in Hamburg.

Hamburg Germany Ide Haug Hannover Daverhter

Marriage license granted in Ottawa and Lawrence pair

A marriage license was granted to Irvin O Crawford 23 of Ottawa and Arlene M Bohn aack 24 of Lawrence. Dozens of Lawrence residents solve the Christmas gift problem by sending subscriptions to the Journal World. A gift card comes with each order. Adv Housewives attention Keep your floors locking new rent our floor polisher. Gamble's Adv

Irvin O. Crawford Ottawa Arlene M. Bohnaack Lawrence Journal-World Housewives Gamble's

Automobiles Influence Population More Than Birth Control

Baltimore dispatch reports Dr. Lowell J. Reed of Johns Hopkins University says automobiles reflect wealth and influence population trends more than birth control. He notes demography views wealth as an ultimate factor and industrial progress can raise population before wealth reduces it, citing India and Japan as examples.

Baltimore Lowell J. Reed Johns Hopkins University Reed India Japan Dr. Reed Ware

Wichita group backs private enterprise over liquor monopoly

The Wichita Independent Business Men's Association on Thursday approved a resolution favoring Hauer's case by private enterprise against a state liquor monopoly. Also noted, Christman greeting cards are half price at Gamble's Adyv.

Wichita Kan Wichita Independent Business Men's Association Christman Greeting Cards Gamble's Adyv

Office position training catalog ad

Vocational guidance offers quick qualification for desired office roles. Includes individualized instruction and advancement opportunities. Approved for training veterans. Write or call for details.

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