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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1949
Page
5
In Dighton Kansas retired farmer H M Yates discovered an uncashed Farmers Alliance Insurance Co check dated July 18 1916 for barn lightning damage. His son Nolen found the box and the check restored to him making him six dollars and twenty cents richer.
Columbus reports highway officials from 14 states will seek recommendations for uniform truck weights and dimensions. Gov. Lausche urged a policy declaration, while T J Kauer of Ohio asked truckers to pause load increases. The parties voiced mixed views on adopting AA SH0 standards and moratoriums amid ongoing study.
Kansas doctors will conduct limited half day postgraduate courses in seven cities through May, with two two doctor teams visiting each city for a four hour session. The program, endorsed by the state medical society and health board, aims to raise medical standards and aid physicians who cannot attend longer courses.
Kansas Supreme Court stayed an indeterminate sentence for L C Davis in the state penitentiary pending his appeal from Douglas County District Court. Davis was convicted of assault with intent to commit manslaughter after a 12 man jury found him guilty and Judge Hugh Means presided. Bond was set at 3000 dollars.
Forecaster frames weather as a civil clash between warm southern air and cold northern air. Predicts light snow or rain for Wisconsin, northern Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Minnesota, with no major changes seen nationwide.
The Columbia Daily Spectator accuses General Eisenhower of downplaying personal liberty for security in a stinging editorial. It argues that Americans seek broader securities including fair labor laws and protection from intrusive loyalty reviews, beyond mere national defense.
The Dorsey Liberty post of the American Legion approved the first lifetime membership for W. H. Bill Pasewark. George Starkey said Pasewark’s 25 years of service include multiple committees and leadership roles as vice commander and commander in 1944. He also served as vice commander of the state department in 1945.
The campus paper calls Eisenhower the man who doubles as president of the university and describes his many trips away from campus. It notes he may have time to meet students soon, but he is currently away on a trip to Texas and could not be reached for comment.
In Garden City Kansas a 14 foot Santa Claus overlooks the business district from the top of the post office building. Postmaster Alien M. Hunter organized volunteers to haul the figure in two sections over the weekend. The curious display has quickly become a town favorite as holiday shoppers anticipate a rush at the post office.
A reader testimonial endorses Kellogg's bran as a daily remedy for constipation. The letter claims relief without laxatives and invites others to try bran and water, offering a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after ten days.
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