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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1948

Page

2

UN meeting in Beirut aims to forge global understanding

Fragmented text reports a United Nations conference in Beirut Lebanon focusing on education culture and international cooperation. It highlights goals to preserve nature conserve resources promote world understanding and reduce barriers to peace through cultural exchange and shared research by notable leaders and delegates.

Beirut Lebanon Der United Nations U. N Roamere Tnescod

No Jurisdiction Found Over Theater Erection

County commissioners after consulting the County Attorney determined they have no jurisdiction beyond city limits. No applicable state law covers areas outside the city, as the highway leads to the proposed site on a state road. Delegation members were Miex Wealthy Mabcock, red A. Kivepper, FE, HW Fare, and vlen Sale. They carried a petition to present to the Commonwealth theater office.

Tworty Third Street Obert Owler Delewatire Mabcock Red A. Kivepper Fare Vlen Sale Commonwealth Theater Offivin

Averting a Telephone Workers Strike Talks Resume

Negotiations resumed today between Southwestern Bell Telephone Co and the Western Union Workers of America union in a federal conciliator session at 10:30 am CST. Both sides presented proposals with the union seeking higher raises and the company offering smaller wage boosts, as talks continue to avert a regional strike that could disrupt telephone service in several states.

Et Louis Sut Walen Southwestere Hell Telrephone Co Ecompany Southwestern Communing Workers of America Hee Fee Tattlement, & Company Anokesman Telephone Communication Ipewari Arkanewar Kansas Okinome Transet

Physicians Announce King George Improving Health

London telegraph reports that King George has made substantial progress in recovering from a leg ailment. Physicians advise no public engagements before next month. A third medical bulletin notes further improvement since the illness was announced in November.

London Ter Einar George

Two Wrecks Reported In City Crashes

Two separate property crashes were reported with extensive damage to both vehicles. The first collision occurred at Fronten shiny Davie and Ernie, involving drivers Howard Mex ers and BL ALI Wilkes on Maine Street near Tenth. The second crash happened on Taura Avenue at Fifteenth and Massachusetts Streets, involving James A. Gibson and James Todd, with patrolmen Henry Collins and Art Shirk filing reports.

Poiverterdas Davie Ernie Bohl Howard Mexers Muse Ali Wilkes HCO Maine Street James A. Gibson Lagisaina James Todd Taura Avenue Fifteenth Massachusetts Henry Collins Art Shirk

Lawrence Junior Chamber Christmas party for members' children

The Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a Christmas party for members' children tomorrow evening in the Grill Room at the Eldridge Hotel starting 6 p.m. All members are invited to bring their children or neighbor children to enjoy candy, ice cream, and festive activities. Gifts may be distributed by volunteers and sponsors include Gee Fleer Furnaces and Procter & Gamble Atr.

Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce Eldridge Hotel Fn Clnes Fm Ranta

Chorus of singer-soldiers on US army hospital tour

A group of singer-soldier chorus members ordered to the United States for an army hospital tour saw interruptions due to cuts in armed forces funding. They will base in Lawrence through Friday with appearances at the University of Kansas, local high and junior high schools, clubs, and organizations. A six-song program is set for Granada Theater tomorrow at 9 pm, with additional shows possible by calling the Eldridge Hotel chorus number. Free Wednesday and Friday concerts are open to the public. free tickets are available at several local stores. Travel and lodging costs will be covered by voluntary offerings after the concerts. The group spent last week in Topeka.

Centmerd Vom United States Army Hospital Lawrence University of Kanana Granada Theater Eldridge Publi Rankin's Drag Store Weaver's Department Store Heil'n Music Store J. C. Venney Company Malace Clothing Company Crown and Round Corner Drug Stores Rustock Topeae

Searches for typewriter tied to spy case roils capitol

Washington reports say investigators pressed for a typewriter used to copy government documents linked to Whittaker Chambers and the 1920s communist courier claim. The House Un-American Activities Committee expects a possible Mundt statement in the afternoon as a hunt for the owner continues amid heated criticism between the committee and the administration.

Wahington Activities Committee Mundt Heratire Neon Wan Whittaker Chambers

Hiss Resigns From Carnegie Endowment Meeting

New York December 12 Alger Hiss a principal in the soviet espionage case submitted his resignation to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace but trustees tabled it granting a three month leave of absence. Hiss accused by Whittaker Chambers of delivering government papers and espionage. resignation discussed at the endowment’s semi annual meeting.

New York Alger Hiss Carnegie Endownment Hina Whittaker Chambers Etviet Hiss Board of Thunteen Endownment John W. Daving

Hutchinson Junior College Beaten By Kilgore Rangers

Kilgore Rangers defeated Hutchinson Junior College 19 to 7 in the Texan Bowl. Jim White scored Hutchinson’s lone touchdown on a 71 yard drive, reaching the one yard line before Ihoe Gibson converted. Kilgore started strong with three touchdowns before Hutchinson could respond.

Tyle Tex. Dee Hutchinson Junior College Kilgore Rangers Hutchinson Jim White White Tover Ihoe Gibson Rangers Kansans

Multiple Local Names Listed At Memorial Hospital

A lengthy local item lists numerous residents and addresses connected to Memorial Hospital area and surrounding streets including Indiana, Vermont, Seventh Street and Sunnyside. The record appears to catalog patients and informal notices involving individuals with multiple street addresses and family details.

Nellie Tate Oak Street Marie Jacobson Sunnyside Mary Swift Vermont Street Mary Grant West Seventh Street Machine Florce Baldwin Margaret Acer Overbrook Milton Thouglas Toca Jamie Charlote Dixon Almeda Smith Augusta Schaake Indiana Street Elizabeth Rubaloffnd Glentece Flory Darlene Harris Connecticut Street Charles Russell Twelfth Street

Births Reported From Several Families This Week

Birth notices show Mrs J J Hibbs on Saturday welcoming a daughter at Forest Street. Mr and Mrs A Guiltorte announce a daughter at 1191 Tennessee Street. Mr and Mrs Coleman Hecke report a daughter at 1191 Tennessee Street. Mr and Mrs K Fletcher greet a daughter or two daughters at 1206 Pennsylvania Street.

J. J, Hibbs Suurday Orthe Opel

Medical Dean Voices Reform at AAUW Meeting

Dr Franklin P Murphy dean of the University of Kansas School of Medicine tells Lawrence AAUW members the state faces 50 years of mistakes in hospital care. He urges new commitment laws, segregation of elderly and young, and a $10 million annual appropriation with Topukawa proposed for manic technical training and psychiatry guidance.

Sin Kansan Cry Lee Franstin P Murphy University of Kansas School of Medicine Lawrence American Assocate of University Women Juda Iva Mexon Corminit Frankng Murphy Missouri Kansas Ita

Truman Seeks Pay Boosts For Government Officials

President Truman asked Congress to raise cabinet officer pay from 15000 to 25000 a year and to boost top level government salaries. Budget Director Webb said higher wages will attract the best men and outlined an overhaul of the pay structure for undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, and heads of independent agencies and commissions.

Washington Truman Congress James E. Webb Webb Senate Post Office I. Webb

Louis F. Selig Dies In Utica After Auto Accident

Louis F. Selig 77 of Utica Ohio died after being struck by a car in Utica Sunday night. He was son of late Mayor A L Selig of Lawrence and longtime insurance partner with his father. Surviving brothers include John E Selig Sr Lawrence Ernest Selig Fort Lauderdale and Herty Selig San Francisco. Services were held yesterday at 2 pm in Utica.

Ward Louis F. Selig Utica Ohio A. L. Selig Lawrence Acacia Lodge No. 9 A.M Eagles Lodge John E. Selig, Sr Ernest Selig Fort Lauderdale Fie Herty Selig San Francisco Calif John Seliz

Divorces Granted by District Court Judge Means

Two divorces were granted by Judge Hugh Means Saturday. Willie Lee Wright Sap was granted a divorce from Thomas W. Wright by default. Dorothy Pi was granted a divorce from Willian J. Dat by default and custody of a minor child was granted to the plaintiff.

Hugh Means Willie Lee Wright Sap Thomas W. Wright Dorothy Pi Willan J. Dat

Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence area

Obituaries announce Elizabeth Merwin 32 of Carbondale and Eugene Carter 73 of Lawrence with services in Rumsey and Fank's chapels, burial at Oak Hill. Deacon Khigus W. Tola, George J. Bahnmaier, Neva Gill, Barbara Lee Gimblet, and Mary Alice Hubbell are noted with services at local churches and cemeteries. Surviving relatives across Kansas listed. Burial sites include Oak Hill Mount Calvary and Stull.

Elizabeth Merwin Carbondale Lawrence BR. W. Merwin Rumsey Harvey First Methodist Church of St. Joseph, Mo Eugene Carter Michigan Fank's Chapel Williams Oak Hill Cemetery Effie James Elnora Minor Thomas Carter Neva Gill General Hospital City Schubert Chapel Burns Mount Calvary Cemetery T. H. Asuman James Gill Kansas City Spencer Hecox Cora, Wyo

Christa decoration of South Park noted in Lawrence

Heard in Lawrence reports the Christa decoration of South Park completed yesterday by Lions Club, part of a float shown in the parade December 40 by the Chamber of Commerce. Officials praise the display as highly beautiful, with residents admiring the handiwork and settlers of Emporia also lauded.

Christa South Park Lions Clut Thei Chamber of Cenomene

Man jailed for drunken driving crash near Junction City

Teavenworth reported Raymond J. Gordon, 23, pleaded guilty to drunken driving leaving the scene of an accident and driving without a state license. His car, parked on US 40 near Tongue, was struck by a pickup. Mr and Mrs Verne Morris of Sabula Iowa were en route to Junction City and sustained minor injuries after a several days in Memorial Hospital.

Teavenworth Ken Kareas U. S Tonge Jroxie Raymond J. Gordon Gordon Verne Morris Sabula, Lows Junction City Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Cars collide on Massachusetts Street injuring two

An 11 05 am crash on Massachusetts street at Twelfth injured two people. W T Scott of Kansas City Missouri and Paul Hausman of 2045 New Hampshire street were the drivers. Scott was charged with reckless driving. Scott suffered a lacerated lip and knee while Hausman had a skinned knee. Both cars sustained extensive damage.

Massachusetts Street Twelfth George White Ralph Casteel W. T. Scott Kansas City Paul Hausman New Hampshire Street Scott Hausman

Giant merger reshapes American aviation scene

December report says Pan American World Airways and American Overseas announce a merger to consolidate routes across eleven European countries with Pan American transatlantic services. American Overseas would transfer routes and assets to Pan American in exchange for stock, then be dissolved pending approvals by shareholders and the Civil Aeronautics Board.

New York Pan American World Airwave American Overseas Minties American Airlines Paranet U.S Howan Howies Trana World Airline Hoches American Woliies Hughes Stockholler Juan Trippe Pan American Mir Forrel Twa

Draft Calls Of Between Dates Of December 15 27

Local selective service board received a telegram from the state office stating all induction calls and all physical examination reports are cancelled between December 15 and 27 inclusive. The office had eight men set for induction on December 15 and one for a physical on December 21. these men will be notified they need not report.

Selective Service Board State Selective Service Office

Recital Tonight by KU Faculty Pianist Glotzbach

Robert Glotzbach, KU School of Fine Arts pianist and faculty member, will give a recital tonight in Frank Stang Auditorium at 8. The program includes a mix of classical works and arrangements. The article also notes a local bakery sale, with Ford Bakery changing ownership to Mrs Jeannette V Karpinski and Ludwig K Lewis of Chicago, who have since moved to Lawrence.

Robert Glotzbach School of Fine Arts University of Kansas Frank Stang Ford Bakery Jeannette V. Karpinski Ludwig K. Lewis Chicago William T. Ford Ahadnesta Trabay Ford Brinkman's Ray W. Wright Kirpitwki Lawrence

Market News Summary From New York and Kansas City

Market news notes mixed stock prices in New York with mixed cotton and hedge funds, corn firm with good demand, wheat steady to recovering from a late drop, figs active with prices up to 22.57, butterfat and poultry items listed with varied quotes, and Kansas City produce data dated December 13 with eggs around 67 and 45.5 percent indicators.

Marketa New York Det. I. Lamn Polit Duvine Chicago Cate

Grain and Livestock Market Update From Burkeas and Kansas City

Nonspecific mixed market report detailing butter and beef prices, cattle and turkey notes, and regional cash grain activity. Mentions Burkesa and Kansas City Hay Market with price trends, futures activity in wheat and corn, and active groups in steel and tobacco stocks. concludes with Chicago potato market arrivals and commodity shifts.

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