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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

3

Face Problem of a Peace Treaty

Washington dispatch explains the wartime status of Germany and the looming issue of how to end the war without a formal peace treaty. It notes Germany’s division, Western allies maintaining control in western Germany, and the ongoing dismantling reparations. It discusses whether a treaty is needed or possible and who can end the war.

Washington Dec United States Britain France Germany State Department Russia West Europe Made & Penes Germay Congress

Cabby argues limousines hurt U.N. delegates' image

Brooklyn taxi driver William J Boxer Sheridan rails at big black limousines used by U.N. delegates. He argues delegates should ride the subway and face ordinary life to restore dignity and foster genuine peace.

New York Dec United Nation William J.boxers Sheridan Brooklyn World Affaars Gunessines Delgates Boxer U- Yes Tesas Soveregnty’ Aid Suctiene Fifth Avenue Dodgers Eighth Avenue

Burglars Net $2,675 In Filling Station Theft

In McPherson Kansas last night burglars stole about $2,676 from a dairy and a filling station. An 800 pound safe from United Dairies was carried away after forcing a milk door. Walter Sorenson said the safe held around $2,500 in cash and checks and books. at the filling station Don Donaldson reported losses of $175 and nine cartons of cigarettes.

McPherson Kan United Dairies Walter Sorenson Don Donaldson

Badly Burned Boy to Return Home for Christmas

Four year old Mike Rector, burned over 70 percent of his body in a Casuaty hospital blaze, will go home for Christmas. He has endured skin grafts and now walks with a wheeled device, with parents Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rector and the Optimist Club arranging a merry homecoming.

Washington Dec Mike Rector Casuaty Hospital Everett Rector Trios Optimist Club Mae

Poll on Slot Machine Use Sent to Voters in Bar

The Gazette reports a postcard poll in Bar Dec 8 to gauge voters views on operating slot machines in private clubs. About 200 names per precinct were mailed to restored voters asking yes or no on amending laws to allow gambling in patriotic or religious clubs under member restriction and club funds use.

Brrr Bimperia Rene Gan Hirat the Gazette

Killed Wife To Deprive Her Of Two Little Boys

Harold Blankenship of Tulsa shot his 18 year old wife in a Dallas downtown office, saying he killed her to keep her from their two sons Guy 3 and Gary 2. He surrendered to an officer and was charged with murder. The couple had been separated two weeks and she had filed for divorce.

Dallas Harold Blankenship Mankenship Klankenship Tulsa Guy Gary

Star Executive Dies After 33 Years at Paper

Reed a long time Star editor and military commentator died after a major operation on September 28. He served in World War I and II era assignments, toured Europe Japan and South Africa postwar, and led public relations for the Seventh Service Command in Omaha. He earned the Legion of Merit and Army Commendation. Survivors include a widow and son Robert S. Reed.

The Star Reed the Star Europe Japan South Africa Missouri Department of the Reserve Officers Association National Council Robert S. Reed Goodland Kan Daily News Clay Center Leavenworth, Kan Times Seventh Service Command Omaha

Global flight record set by Lanphier around the world

Tom Lanphier Jr finished a around the world flight in 4 days 23 hours 47 minutes on American Airlines. He set a new passenger speed record for commercial planes beating Col Eddie Eagan who completed the trip in six days three hours forty minutes last year. LaGuardia port marked the end of the journey.

New York Tom Lanphier, Jr Lanphier American Airlines LaGuardia Field Eddie Eagan New York Boxing Commission

Nelson fined for drink charge in police court

Noble E. Nelson of Kansas City Missouri was fined 15 dollars in police court for a drunkenness charge. Judge Wayne Allphin suspended the fine on the condition that Nelson depart the city immediately.

Noble E. Nelson Kansas City Wayne Allphin Nelson

Rescue Child Found After 25 Hours in Car Trunk

Dallas report describes Becky Ann McCary a two year old who vanished and hid in a car trunk for roughly a day. Frank De Bettencourt found the child and brought her home as her mother cried with relief. Police considered possibilities including self entry and potential foul play.

Dallas Becky Ann McCary Frank de Bettencourt Becky Bok J. McClung Herve de Bettencourt

West Side Church Plans Expansion At Sixth and Maine

West Side Presbyterian church members work on winter plans to add to the Sixth and Maine church building. Officials discussed expansion with the city planning commission as attendance rises, with Rev. Daniel Knox Ford leading the church after Dr. Paul B. Lawson’s long tenure.

West Side Presbyterian Church Sixth and Maine Streets Marion Barrow City Planning Commission Daniel Knox Ford Paul B. Lawson K. U. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Voltaire Introduces Swiss Watch and Clock Industry

The note marks Voltaire as the figure who brought the watch and clock industry to Switzerland, highlighting a historical link between the philosopher and Swiss horology.

Switzerland Voltaire

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