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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1948
Page
2
Reports say 6000 people may have died in a disaster near Shanghai involving the crowded Kiangya evacuation ship off Southern Manchuria. Officials place total Chinese fatalities around 9200 from this and similar incidents.
Capt Lyle Armel, a former commander of Capitol Post No 1, American Legion, Topeka, and aide to national commander Harry Colmery, died in the east. He served with YMGAN in Topeka and led county relief work in Shawnee County. Survived by wife Geraldine Riley Armel, three children, and brother Dwight Armel of Topeka.
Industry spokesman cites Lawrence firms and payroll figures including fertilizer and printing plants at 722 Massachusetts Avenue. He notes 25 carrier keys, six specialists, and 187,000 across railroads utilities creameries bakeries and other sectors, highlighting diversification in the city’s economy.
Paris December 0 The United Nations refused admittance to Soviet occupied northern Korea for a debate on the Korean question. The US political committee earlier rejected a Russian proposal for immediate debate on colonies and invited representatives of American-occupied southern Korea. A Czech oslovak resolution to invite northern Korean communist rebels was defeated 34 to 6 with abstentions. The committee then adopted a Chinese proposal inviting southern Korea representatives by a 39 to 6 vote with one abstention and 12 absences.
In Victoria British Columbia on December 6 the college faculty prohibited student dramatics and card playing citing excessive time spent on arranged plays and performances.
Lawrence high school football squad members will attend the annual dinner tomorrow evening at the school cafe. The event will be held in the cafe area of Lawrence High School, with players expected to be joined by staff and supporters.
The Kan s o ate Bintan office lists openings for new tasks and farm roles. Employers report few available positions while several firms are represented on the hires list. Unemployment for the week totaled 77.
A list of patient and resident names with street addresses and towns including Mrs Elmer Randel Mrs Mildred Hampshire Mrs Bonnie Sabol Miss Shirley Jean Wiley Ben Heckert Oscar Schwartz Larry White Mrs Darlene Harris Mrs Poerothy Ravndal Mrs Mildred McKinley Mrs Oma Lee Curtiss Mrs Wilma Means Hattie Seybold Mrs Bowman Mrs Marilee Bissert Myrna Bodine Nadine Florence Mrs Mary Lowry Marie Jacobson Ralph McCleery Mrs Mary Brown Thomas J Anderson John Metz Mrs Margaret Skaggs in Baldwin Linwood McLouth Lecompton Sunnyside Lamont Overbrock 13th Haskell 19.
A jumble of personal names and addresses appears, listing residents and relatives across multiple streets and towns. Entries include Barbara Elam at 633 Connecticut, Mrs Iola Andersen with baby Route 2 Richland, George Grant 1417 West Fourth, Oscar Schwartz Route 2 Baldwin, Mrs Winona Dingman with baby no Alabama street, Mrs Lavena Neal Sunflowers, Mrs Deannon Hubler and baby 1701 New Hampshire, Mrs Sadie Kanitschromler 10d Kentucky, Mrs Marjorie Stueckemann and baby 101 Tennessee, Mrs Lila McMillan Lone Star, Mrs Vivian Randal Sunflower, Mrs Morna Bodine 913 Ohio, Ben Heckert Desoto.
Birth notices list new arrivals for several families. Darrell Wood and Emnora welcome a daughter. George Harris at 919 Connecticut Street has a son. Willa S Brown of Locomptor reports a son. M R Ravendall at 1West Burht Street greets a daughter. William A Randel of Pseewinnao welcomes a son. Arthur Skaggs of Overbrook reports a daughter born today.
Mrs. Sarah Margaret Coleman aged S1 died Saturday at her Linwood home after eighty years in Linwood and a sixty two year marriage. She leaves J M B Coleman Sr and six sons, three daughters in law, sisters, fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Mary Wright, mother of Mrs. Harry Paulson of Lawrence, died Friday in Council Grove hospital. Frank E Wright preceded Bees in death years ago. The notices list multiple relatives and locations in Kansas and California.
An air force search mission near Hickam Field reported a C54 down in the Pacific. Survivors were spotted by a rescue plane, flares were seen, and a boat was dropped within about six yards of them. Captain Allen H. Stotts reported his gas supply low and began returning to base as others continued the search. Lt. Charles Basset provided navigational aid as part of a twelve-plane operation surveying the area.
Topeka December 6 Actor Robert Walker faced police action after a disturbance at a Topeka hotel. Walker and three others were taken to headquarters where he allegedly damaged property and injured a police sergeant. The Menninger Clinic declined to discuss the incident.
The Kiwanis district training school for the fifth district gathered 146 officers from thirteen clubs in communities including Atchison Hiawatha Highland Horton Kansas City Lawrence Leavenworth McLouth North Topeka Ottawa Sabetha Topeka and Troy. Clifford Dean president elect of Lawrence spoke as Gordon N Teall of Hiawatha presided over a program aiding new officers in the coming term. The session met in the Eldridge hotel Grill room.
In rural Jackson County near Sugar Creek early today two women, Miss Helen Erwin, 17, and Mrs. Shirley Rose, 29, both of Kansas City, were killed when a car driven by Clarence T. Way Jr., 19, veered off the road and into a ditch. Three others were injured as investigators note a tire left the shoulder on a curve.
University of Kansas presents Lennox Robinsons Far Off Hills a three act Irish comedy in Fraser theater tonight through Thursday. The modern Irish favorite features Patrick Clooney played by Larry Fityeerchl and Glenvarrig home scenes with Clancy played by Gene Courtney pursuing Susie Tynan played by Phyilia Mowery amid family interference and romantic subplots with Marian Hearty played by Craig Hampton and others. Bus service will be available on Jayhawk drive after the show and tickets are on sale.
The Lawrence Christian Men's Brotherhood calls all men to attend its fall dinner meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church tomorrow at 6 45 p m. Rev Milton Vogel of the Kansas Council of Religious Education will speak on World Christianity or None and show Amsterdam world conference films. Rev R W Albert will offer invocation as 175 200 men attend with Trinity women serving dinner.
The state department praised Berliners for their civic courage after Sundays ballot for Germany’s rebuke to Russian communism. Diplomats see Berlin’s anti-communist landslide as a rebuff to Soviet policy that may ease the western allies Seeupetan task. A Christmas gift subscription appeal appears in the ad.
Markets report mixed. stocks slip after early strength fades while bonds hold steady. Cotton rises on mill buying. wheat closes mixed near February highs. corn remains firm as cash buyers act. Livestock markets steady with hogs and cattle uneven. Kansas City hay and grain show limited activity. a DeMolay commandery meeting is announced for Dec 7, 1948.
Livestock bids show varied results with heifers and cattle near steady to modestly higher. Beef cows and most slaughter classes steady to slightly down, while fat cattle and feeders display scattered gains. references to specific lots and prices appear, alongside broader market hints and names.
A stiff wind tore through downtown Arkansas City early today, destroying elaborate decorations. Fragments of greenery, damaged electric wiring, and scattered lamp post stars mar the area as papier mache figures atop buildings were toppled. Loss estimated over $1,000.
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Earl D. Kerby 21 of Kansas City and Frelyn L. Fosdick 19 of Kansas City. A Christmas gift that will be remembered daily is a subscription to the Journal- World with a gift card included.
The United Nations assembly voted to adjourn its Paris session on December 11 12 and reconvene in New York on April 1 1949 The vote on a proposal to reconvene February 1 was 21 to 16 with 21 abstentions The assembly also rejected a British proposal to stay in Paris until work is completed and turned down a Polish suggestion to defer unfinished items to the next regular session in fall 1949 The current session began September 21 and met in Paris
In Caleary Alberta on December 6 CR Fadvar Williams was brought to hospital with an ear missing after a street fight. An ambulance collected the severed ear and doctors sutured it back in place. Williams told police the injury occurred during the scuffle.
A vocational training program invites applicants for rapid qualification. It promises individualized instruction and advancement opportunities. The notice lists Kansas as a location and provides a contact method via writing or calling for enrollment details.
The Supreme Court refused to order Alabama's presidential electors to cast ballots for President Truman. The electors have pledged to vote for Governor J Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, the State's Right candidate, for president.
Terry Gaskill and the Wingert Families express gratitude to friends neighbors Masonic lodges Blue Lodge and Scottish Rite for cards flowers and get well wishes during a recent illness and to relatives and neighbors for comfort and flowers during a bereavement.
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