Peace hopes as US may recognize Israel and Trans-Jordan
United States officials held out hope for a settlement of the Arab Israeli dispute with potential full recognition of Israel and Trans-Jordan. Prime Minister Ben-Gurion spoke of seeking friendship with the US and USSR, while Israel aims to ally with Arab states and support the United Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Trans-Jordan
Sarsel
United Nations
David Hen-Gurfon
Tel Aviv
Rhodes
Beria
Negev
42 Kansan legislators with KU ties attend KU dayhawk alumni event
The report notes that 42 of 185 Kansas legislators have KU connections. Alumni make up 15 of the 40 senate members and 26 of 125 house members. If the state supreme court isn’t in session, four of seven justices could attend. Former Jayhawker U.S. Senator Andrew F. Schreppe would also be eligible to attend. Several state officials would be on the guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
University of Kans
K. U. Dayhawker
Senate
House
Andrew F. Schreppe
Amendment To Liquor Bill Loses By Narrow Margin
A push to add a provision for municipal ownership and operation of liquor stores within an Erie liquor control bill failed 17 to 13 in the Senate. Senator George Melvin Lawrence introduced the amendment, later teaming with debate on the floor. earlier the measure had died 19 to 16. A shorthand and writing class will be held at the Lawrence Business College on February 7 with enrollment closing February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eans
George Melvin Lawrence
Barrow
Melvin
Douglas Jefferson County
Senate
AFL Aims to Repeal Little Taft-Hartley Laws in States
Miami Florida dispatch reports AFL leaders plan a drive to repeal the Little Taft-Hartley laws in states with favorable legislatures. Joseph Keenan of AFL Labor League for Fair Delaware cites the act as the worst anti-union measure next to Taft-Hartley. The drive targets state laws and housing and rent controls to aid postwar worker needs, with President Green pressing for broader wage and housing measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
States
Miami
Fla. Fe
A. F. Lo
Isha
Delaware
Joseph Keenan
ALF. L
Labor
Fair Delaware
ALF
Taft-Hartley
Yeaterday
Vinanen
Lhyaneunis
Allo
Adivert
Dincome
E50
William Green
Cold Weather Forecast For Topeka And Kansas
Topeka and most of Kansas faced chill yesterday with highs near 28 and lows ranging from five below zero in Chanute city to the low 20s elsewhere. Forecaster Flora warned of additional cold, light snow in western areas and stronger winds with possible snow by Friday, with rising temperatures unlikely before Sunday. Groundhog Day outlook remained uncertain with the creature’s forecast often incorrect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Pei
Therinan SD
Flora
Kansas
Chanule
Chanute
Murssee
Fes
Missouri
Oklahoma
New Draska
Nebraska
Oklahome
Missour
Werday Blich
Lene
Havre
Denver
Mon
Los Angeles
New Orleans
New
Countermanded Orders Reported Against Chiang Kai-shek
Unclear wording notes that someone countermanded Chiang Kai-shek orders in Nanking. Factory equipment unloaded after his retirement has been rein stalled at former factory sites. The identity of the person who countermanded the Generalissimo’s orders remains unpublicized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang-Kai-shek
Nanking
Fo T
TE Chitink
Bienen
Chiang
Etty
Reneralissime
Clear and chilly weather stalks the lower plains
A frigid nationwide cold snap grips much of the south and central U S with sub zero readings in Minnesota North Dakota and Wisconsin while Texas Mississippi and Florida see varying impacts. Temperatures struggle in the teens and twenties as forecasts call for warming in the southeast tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Weater
Ern Bizar
Rema
Texas
Cecevinie
Alabama
Arkum
Worthern Rocky Mountaing
Nevada
Washington
Osragon
Mississisgi Valle
Clarence Brannum Returns To Kansas State Aggieville
Clarence Brannum, an all Big Seven center from Kansas State, plans to return to school at Aggieville. Officials note his eligibility is undetermined under conference rules requiring 24 hours of passing work in the prior two semesters. Brannum says a three hour course before the second semester could make him eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattel
Alareice Treannum
Ant
Kansas
Satie
Ersehoad
Brannum
Seboal
Eoheol
Brannan
Convict Wins Freedom After Self-Represented Appeal
Kansas City area report: Monahan, 48, imprisoned for life in Missouri on a murder charge, studied law in prison and acted as his own attorney. He pursued writs of habeas corpus, appealed twice to the state supreme court, and yesterday was released by the Dunkeron County Circuit Court. Initial charges were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rick- Wo Monahan
Kansas
Vitoman Dude
Missouri State Prisor
Monahan
Florar
State Supreme Report
Duckeon County
Senate Passes Kansas Liquor Control Bill Amid Debate
The Kansas Senate approved a liquor control bill 27 to 10 and sent it to the House. Debate highlighted questions about enforcement and revenue sharing with cities, with a key amendment granting cities 20 percent of gallonage taxes while the rest funds the state general fund. The measure, modeled after Nebraska law, faces a tougher path in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Senate
House
Republi
Nebraska
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association
Collard
Senate Committee On Federal and State Affairs
Frank Carlson
Arkansas a haven for livestock on snowbound ranges
Washington February 1 Arkansas with plentiful feed and forthcoming grass offers a feeding plan for starving western livestock. H K Thatcher of the Arkansas development commission and Joe S Campbell state veterinarian propose to move cattle to southern Arkansas for feeding and fattening, toward a joint plan with Kansas and other snow plagued states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arkansas
H. K. Thatcher
Arkazeas’ Development Commission
Joe S. Campbell
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Thatcher
Kansas House passes pay rise bill for highway patrol
Topeka February 1 Kansas lawmakers sent to the senate a bill raising highway patrol salaries. Superintendent to 5000 from 4500 yearly, assistants to 375 monthly, executive assistants to 225 to 260 monthly, and captains 275 to 300 monthly. Troopers would earn 260 monthly, up from 214. Age eligibility set 24 to 35. Also approved were measures for municipal court appeals jury trials and Atchison city court salaries. Other bills introduced include mining corporations in agriculture, education tax funds, attorney fees in negligence cases, and a county hospital levy. The judiciary committee recommended district judge pay raise with amendment to 3600 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Toda
Senate
Free and Salary Committee
House
Walter McVey
Montgomery
County
Matt Walters
Atchison County
City Court
Atchison
Ren. Gibson
Bill Fridley
Cherokee County
Boards of Education
Charles Stough
Douglas County
Harold Swanberg
City County
Shriver
Eli Eubanks
Sedgwick
Truman appoints W Taylor to three member railway board
President Truman named W Taylor of Philadelphia to a three member emergency board to study the labor dispute between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Western railroads. Grady Lewis and George E Osborne round out the board. The panel has 10 days to report its findings under the Railway Labor Act. The notice also notes that many South African diamond mines lie in ancient volcanic cores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
W. Taylor
Philadelphia
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Western Railroads
Grady Lewis
Washington, D. C
George E. Osborne
Stanford Oniy
Search for Thirteen American Superfortress Missing
London reports a multinational search resumed for a U S Superfortress missing since Thursday with 15 aboard. Debris sighted near the Canary Islands by a Belgian steamship is unconfirmed as from the aircraft. The plane took off from Dakar on a training mission bound for Marham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U. S. Third Air Division
Canary Islands
Dakar
French West Africa
Marham
Eng
Vinita Gas Break Forces Shuts and Conserves Supplies
Vinita Oklahoma faces fuel shortage after a 10 inch Vinita Fuel Co line break lowers gas pressure. Flames flicker in burners as schools close and businesses must shut off gas to conserve limited supply. War emergency crews work on the break amid cold weather. mayor notes repairs underway and supply from Cities Service Co and local wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Okio
Vinita Fuel Co
L. Stryker
Cities Service Co
Severe January of 1949 Described by Lawrence Observer
Lawrence weather observers call January 1949 one of the worst in history with sleet rain hail snow and fogs. Four inches sleet and 15 inches snow set a record mood, while temperatures swung from 60 to minus seven. Total moisture reached 4.63 inches though snow depth measured 14.2 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Posey
Lawrence
Posey
Walter Schwarz
Worden
Schwarz
Truck Jackknifes Into Ditch on I-Don Highway K-10
A trailer truck jackknifed into the ditch three miles from Lawrence after failing to stop for a halted car on slick highway K-10. Wiley W. Chandler of Santa Fe Transportation Wichita reported to Patrolman Schmedemann that he swerved toward the shoulder but slid into the ditch. The 1947 Renault driven by Leland Dyke of Sterling had stopped to turn into a side road. Chandler was uninjured and the truck did not overturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K-10
Lawrence
Wiley W. Chandler
Santa Fe Transportation Company
Wichita
Harvey Schmedemann
Renault
Leland Dyke
Sterling
Chandler
Stock Market Index Close for 60 Stocks at 65.4 Points
The closing average of 60 stocks stood at 65.4 points in a market update. A board game note titled MONOPOLY appears alongside Keeler's and Ady references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Monopoly
Keeler's.— Ady
Argentina clamps money flow to study finances
Argentina halted transfers of money abroad and the importation of foreign goods to study policies. The National Economic Council led by Ramon Cireijo ordered cancellation of all pending import permits and required return of permits already issued as new advisers joined President Juan D. Peron's team after Miguel Miranda's resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlattatead
Buenos Aires
Argentina
National Economic Council
Treasury
Ramon Cireijo
Juan D. Peron
Miguel Miranda
Council
Bowman enters fourth ward race in Lawrence council contest
Forward M. Bowman of 1405 New York Street announces candidacy for Lawrence city council from the fourth ward. He competes with Dan Ragle of 1216 Summit Street to replace Melvin Miller who will move to county treasurer in October. Bowman, 38, a retired zoology professor and Bowman Radio owner, urges a city manager form of government and sewer improvements while noting no prior elective office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bowman
New York Street
Fourth
Bowman
Dan Ragle
Summit Street
Melvin Miller
Ragle
Leo Cusdall
James Postina
First Ward
G.O.P
Wood Baumgartner
Ohio Street
Vlse
Sam Ferguson
Bow Wartner
University of Kansas
Bowman Radio and Neon Service
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Hiv
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Army
Air Force
McAlister School
KU Graduate Named To Atomic Advisory Group
UM-Ernest H. Rose of Birmingham Alabama, a mining and metallurgical engineer and KU graduate, was named to the atomic energy commission's air fees committee on raw materials. He specializes in low grade ore operations and is doing research for Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company on Alabama iron ores. He graduated from KU in the spring of 192?.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ernest H. Rose
Birmingham
Ala
Atomic Energy Commission
Air Fees
University of Kansas
Rose
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Alabama
Mrs Karl Kreider Returns From U N Visit At Lake Success
Mrs Karl Kreider returned from a New York trip to the United Nations at Lake Success. She helped lead a Kansas League of Women Voters delegation at a National League conference to plan greater U N public understanding. The 64 women observed Security Council and Trusteeship Council sessions and heard remarks from officials and diplomats. The visit, noted as stimulating, stressed that public opinion underpins U N support and emphasized individual thinking and responsibility toward the United Nations. Mr Kreider also attended the Presidential Inauguration and toured Philadelphia Wilmington and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Kreider
New York
United Nations
Lake Success
Kansas League of Women Voters
National League
William Agar
U. N. Department
Education and Public Information
Security Council
Trusteeship Council
Economic and Social Council
Ty Walter Harris
New Zealand
Benjamin Cohen
Chili
Pee General
Departme Information
Warren ‘Austin
Phillip Jessup
Austin
Vers
Foreign Policy Association
Clyde Eagelton
New York University
Eleanor Roosevelt
Kreider
McNaughton
Canada
Malik
Russia
Cadogan
Great Britain
Jessup
United States
Tsaing
China
Alvarez
Cuba
Bey Pansi
Egypt
Paradi
France
Finn Mae
Norway
S. Kreider
U. N
Mrs. Kreider
Robert Coyne
General Assembly
Flushing Meadows
Mr. Kreider
Washington
Wilmington
Del
Philadelphia
New York City
Jayhawk Cafe Damaged by Early Morning Fire
Fire at the Jayhawk Cafe on 1340 Ohio Street caused extensive damage to the kitchen and dining room. Owners Curt Clifton and Paul Sinclair said most kitchen equipment is warped and walls and ceilings must be rebuilt. Fire detected at 2 a.m. by a passerby, with authorities estimating losses in the thousands. building and equipment are partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ente Riudic
Jayhawk Cafe
Ohio Street
Carl Clifton
Paul Sinclair
Curt Clifton
Paul Ingels
Clift
Enire
Cliftem
Sinclair
Training School Ends as Chancellor Presents Diplomas
The University of Kansas Peace Officers Training School concluded with a noon diploma luncheon. Chancellor Deane Wy Malott presided while Richard Stevens Milton Allen and James L. Poatins judged a moot court. Eighteen officer classifications attended, including sheriffs and FBI agents, with 82 participants and 35 faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Deane Wy Malott
Richard Jtevens
Milton Allen
James L. Poatins
Hobart Hanson
University Extension
Haneon
Lawrence Center
Hanson
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Denmark
Atlantic Post
Ayuvesitd
Rede
Li Tsung-jen
Reas
Chinas
Yasutsugu Okamura
Mey
Hungary
Fremich Mathias Rakosi
Czechoslovakia
East Europe
Cominform
Buch
Berlin
Neue Zietung
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Boulkan
K.U
Therence Business College
Tollmenta Close
North
Central Plains
North Dakota
North Dackota
Minnesota
Tex
Rie Gri Ile
Othe Moreary
Veterday
Memphis
Tenn
Bowling Green
U.S
Florida
Clarence Brannum
Aggieville
Arsues
House of Representatives
Wan
Bill Thru House
South Africa
Nationa
Vienna
W. J. Baumgartner
K. U
Atomic Advisory Group
K.U. F
Funk's Mortuary
U. N. At Lake Success
Malott
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