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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
1
United States officials declared they would permit no direct deals with the Soviet Union to affect unity among non communist Western powers. The message from Washington stressed firm resolve, with Allied diplomats abroad awaiting fuller details of the stance and Western responses to Moscow’s positions.
At the University of Kansas 29 women have been pledged by sororities Sigma Kappa Gamma Phi Beta Alpha Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma and others as the fall pledge class continues. Names include Jean Terreil Georgia Lee Sharpe Dorothy Durfee Janice Horn Donna McCosh Florence Oberg Pat Oliver Pat Horen Patty Riggs and others with several pledges dating back to November.
Washington February 3 Congress may ban forced evictions under a new rent control bill. Chairman Spence says both sides will testify as committee opens hearings to extend strengthened controls for two years. The measure aims to expand coverage, empower federal housing authorities, and allow treble damages for overcharges if tenants fear eviction.
Topeka reports dreary weather and a hazardous glaze on highways across Kansas amid drizzling rain and an advancing cold wave. Weatherman S. D. Flora warns of cloudy conditions Friday with more rain and snow while freezing rain blankets central Oklahoma into Missouri and Iowa. Police caution slick streets, many cars in ditches, and salt being used to curb the danger as temperatures plunge from zero to the low 80s in the southeast and climb only to the teens in the northwest.
Washington reports of Feb 3 show Senator Morse and other lawmakers clashing over the labor bill as the administration pushes a "no pack no" package. Debate over Taft Hartley repeal and Wagner act changes sparks a tense Capitol clash. Attorney General Clark asserts government power to seek court orders if needed.
Owners or operators of farms are invited to two meetings next week to learn about soil conservation programs and policies. Melvon Wertzberger of the Douglas County Soil Conservation District notes sessions include a movie talks on crop rotation oil conservation and ACA practices with discussion on crop goals and support prices. The meetings are sponsored by the Soil Conservation Service the Douglas County district Extension Services and the ACA Wertzberger Pasa.
Fireworks over a Kansas liquor control bill lit up the house as supporters pushed for state monopoly of wholesale and retail liquor. The measure, approved by the Senate, contrasts with the licensing plan. Provisions include a 30 percent tax to counties and cities, and 50 percent to the state fund, plus local option elections in wet counties. The bill calls for a three member central commission, state control board licensing limits, and immediate licenses in certain cities unless local option petitions delay. The Senate plan allocates 20 percent to counties and cities and 80 percent to the general fund. Debate is expected in the House, with committee hearings not planned.
Due to air conditioning work at Frank Stronghall at the university, the Walden string quartet concerts tonight and tomorrow will be held in Fraser Theater where seating is larger. A few single tickets will go on sale at the box office both evenings. The evening programs differ from last year with classical quartet works tonight and contemporary pieces on Friday by composers such as Loceheod Walton and a Palmer work commissioned for the Library of Congress festival. Palmer, once on KU’s theory staff, now teaches at Cornell, and his piece was recently heard at a Chicago music teachers conference. University High will host Morris Mitchell who will lecture on The Sephomice of Peace at University Hall School tomorrow at 2 pm.
Kansas City February 3 hog market fell to the lowest level since the OPA expired in October. Top slaughter hogs 170 to 250 pounds ranged 19.50 to 20.25 with 25 percent over quoted. Cows steady to strong. slaughter steers slow. Beef cows 16.50 to 17.50 per hundredweight. cann ers and cutters 14 to 16.50. Lawrence price noted at 18.25 per hundredweight.
In Topeka today the Kansas House debated a new driver’s licence bill by Rep. Walter McGinnis requiring tests by the highway patrol and a reading and signs test along with driving demonstration. A workmen’s compensation bill would grant dependents of workers killed on the job a share of compensation based on dependency. Other measures passed or proposed included limiting county foreclosures for taxes, disorganizing dormant drainage districts, listing state lobbyists, and authorizing sale of reverted school lands without survey. The chamber recessed to 10 next day.
Boulder February reports indicate Colorado coach Forrest Cox wonders if he has remaining eligibility at the University of Kansas and asks coach Phog Allen to confirm. Cox cites Kansas State prospects, including Clarence Brannum and potential returning players Howard Shannon and Harold Howey, as influencing a possible reconstitution of last year’s championship squad.
A total of 6,469 auto license plates were purchased by February 1 at the county treasurer’s office before a penalty. Roy Flory staff reported 1,566 truck tags, including sales from Baldwin and Eudora branches. Last year this time auto tags were about 100 less and truck tags were lower by about one hundred. A 50 cent monthly penalty applies to delinquent buyers.
Thousands of University of Kansas students trudged to spring classes on Mount Oread after weather delays. Registration figures are still being tallied, with final enrollments expected by week’s end. Class changes occurred as rooms filled, traffic slowed, and bookstore lines stretched. Housing remains tight for married students with children, though Sunflower and outlying areas offer some options. Part time jobs are in demand as students resume routines.
Joe Nickell, Kanaas department commander of the American Legion, will officiate at the Dorsey Liberty Legion post visit this evening. He will be accompanied by Irwin Cowger, state adjutant, and Marvin Goebel, assistant adjutant. A new class in shorthand and typewriting opens at Lawrence Business College on Feb 7 with enrollments closing Feb 5.
Legislative committees of the Kansas League for Municipalities and the County Commissioners association pressed for bigger shares of liquor tax receipts and removal of sales tax residue limits. They favored returning all liquor revenues to counties on a basis similar to cigarette tax distribution. The Senate passed a bill proposing 2 percent of gallonage liquor taxes to cities.
Snow and freezing rain blanketed Lawrence with slick highways and downed service. A car crash eight miles west of Lawrence injured two Kansas City youths, Mecca Stone and Louis Bowne, both 18. Bus service between Kansas City and Lawrence halted from 2 to 5 am, resuming around 8 am, as city crews cleared runoff and drainage. Temperatures hovered just above freezing all day.
Dr William A Mailey of Kansas City Kan was re elected chairman of the Methodist church commission on public information. The panel chose Bishop Richard C Rains of Indianapolis Ind as its new chairman succeeding Bishop C Bromley Oxnam of New York. Bailey is the eldest son of Rev W B Baldwin who will be 101 Febr 1.
At the Today Weekly Kiwanis meeting in fielded are, two short films Mistakes in Golf and Hocky Mountaine Trout were shown. Walter Schnewe reported that a dozen members from the Lawrence club attended the MacLouth club anniversary gathering Monday evening.
The Man In The Street notes a weather induced easing of parking woes in Lawrence and argues that a controlled growth of downtown parking lots could boost commerce. He praises crowded streets as proof of progress but warns against neglecting parking solutions. He offers to buy coffee and plans to leave after finishing.
Corneile man Oliver Beaman announced he will run for reelection to the city council as six terms expire this spring. The report outlines Beaman and other candidates in the council race, mentions support for a city manager form of government, and notes educational and residential emphasis in Lawrence.
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