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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1952
Page
2
The text reports a political address amid growing hunger and coal shortages. Fulesien defends an industrial plan while admitting limited coal, stating public discontent cannot be met without fulfilling the plan and preventing rebellion.
A nine year old boy received a $17,079.75 verdict in Osage County District Court for injuries from a November 28 1950 fight with Timothy Allen of Osage City. Gerald Lee Mason won the suit, alleging an ice pick jab in the right eye during a scuffle over his younger brother.
Benjamin Bailey, 67, died Sunday. Graveside services set for 10 a.m. at Joe Maple Grove Cemetery. St Luke's AMLE Church will oversee. Bailey formerly cooked in Lawrence restaurants before retirement and resided at 1221 N. St. He had no surviving relatives. Friends may call at the cemetery from 6:30 p.m. prior to services.
Two women died in a Wednesday collision between a truck and an air force sedan north of Parkville Missouri. Lindaey 31 stationed at FY 37 and Mrs Louisa Cawthorne 35 Atchison Kas. Ernest Navy airman third class Beaumont Texas husband of the sedan and S A Cawthorne driver of the truck. The accident occurred on an icy patch of Highway 45 about a mile north of Parkville.
Police report two burglaries in the city Tuesday night. At Rhodes and Favior Service Station thieves smashed a window, opened a cash drawer, and stole coins, pennies, and a model piano. They also removed nickels from a Coke machine, totaling several dollars. In Columbus, the American Motorcycle Association announced a 200 mile national endurance race at Damon Kas. Limited details, but events set for 1953 across the country.
The article reports on Lattimore's continued denial amid a seven count indictment connected to his hearings on the Institute of Pacific Relations. John Carter Vincent was suspended as minister to Tangier after the Loyalty Review Board found reasonable doubt about his loyalty. The subcommittee portrayed Lattimore as a tool of Soviet influence dating back to the 1930s, accusing him of sympathizing with Communism.
Belgrade Yugoslavia and the Vatican sever diplomatic relations after Archbishop Alojzijce Stepinac is named a Cardinal. Marshal Tito's government accuses the Vatican of hostile activity and vows to block Stepinac from serving in Yugoslavia. Tito also cites religious persecution by Britain and hints at canceling a London visit. Stepinac, released from prison after five years, remains confined to a parish.
The council tacitly approves a city wide speed trap plan. A 1450 foot sanitary sewer line in blocks 25 and 26 University Annex was awarded to Kansas Construction Co. for 5000 dollars. An ordinance to rezone 18th and O streets from Class A to Class C apartments was read first. Delays included annexation debates west of current limits and nine lots at 20th and Barker. Claims of 59965.14 were approved. Deputy Sheriff Karl McClure noted for reform efforts.
A special Audubon Junior Club meeting in Mrs Ethel Gwins fifth grade featured a Screech Owl brought by Johnny Har grove a former student. Pupils work on how to care for the owl with David Fetty Donald Daniels and Bobby Cheek on the committee. The owl was named Johnny Screech and Mrs Bert Chewning attended.
Postmaster Harry H R Barnard notes Santa Claus will be busier than the Lawrence post office as he has not picked up mail for days. About 20 letters await delivery to charity, peak outgoing mail surpassed 400 dollars in one day, with 64 000 letters Monday and 85 000 Tuesday. Post Office foresees over 100 000 pieces Thursday and extra trucks and 20 more staff. Offices stay open late and dogs should be tied. porch lights should stay on until 6 p.m. daily.
Maj. Gen. William H. Arnold heads a 1300 member American mission and announced plans to establish a national war college in Istanbul for senior Turkish officers. He noted 35 Turkish army schools are modeled on the U.S. system as part of ongoing modernization.
The Mutual Security Agency states Purdue will send a team to Formosa for two years residence at the college. The plan aims to provide well trained technical personnel for service.
The Verdigris River Flood Control Association met Tuesday and heard that selling the people on the Fall River Dam can secure support for the Toronto Dam. J A Lyon of Fredonia was reelected president with vice presidents Glenn Beal Charles Morris Leon Sherwood Carlton Hall and Dave Johnson elected. Emmett Wilson of Independence named secretary. The group urged vigilance against any flood control legislation that might sidetrack reservoirs.
A new cold front moves into Kansas Wednesday night bringing rain or snow. Temperatures will drop from 18 to 22 in the northwest to 30 to 25 in the southeast with highs Thursday in the 30s to 40s. Tuesday's readings were 15 to 20 degrees above normal, with Western Kansas reaching upper 60s. Top city highs included Hill City 67 and Garden City 67, Russell 64, Dodge City 63, Salina 60. Goodland 18 and Chanute 38 for lows.
A garbled OCR list from Memorial Hospital mentions numerous names and partial details including Joyce Leach Perry Mrs Ma vel Allison Delores Kalb Idwin Route 1 Glenn Stecher Osage City Mare Delores White ioxie Miss Phyllis Miskimnon and others with unclear relations. It hints at births and relatives but is largely unreadable.
Market news covers mixed price changes across markets with small gains and declines, livestock prices in Kansas City show steadiness in cattle and calves with some upturns, hogs and poultry pricing listed, and local grain prices cited. Wall Street opens with a ragged trend as traders respond to assorted economic signals.
In West Lawrence a lone Christmas tree on a front walk was left untied and later recovered at closing. A yard tree with lights was partly stripped, prompting concerns about youngsters. Postmaster Barnard mailed a child’s Santa letter to Kansas City grandparents. Sunflower Army Ammunition employees donated 1,047 pints of blood across nine Red Cross visits. Treasury warns of counterfeit $20 and $10 notes in holiday shopping. A Toy drive by K U groups raised over 1,000 toys for Kansas orphans with a wrapping party set at Pearson Hall. State Board of Regents hearing requested by KU students for improved funding. Weather notes contrast with late-year warmth and historical December patterns.
Prices rose and fell within narrow ranges with 11,500 shares trading, showing caution and uncertainty similar to Tuesday. Selectivity remained high across sectors as traders weighed small gains against modest losses amid unsettled conditions.
I express appreciation to my many friends who remembered me during my stay in the hospital.
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