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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1947
Page
2
The Day in Wall Street notes shifting stocks as major gainers include Abviar while a robber incident is reported near the rail line. Western information columns remark on market activity and the death of a family member is acknowledged with thanks for flowers and gifts.
Chicago reports a new cold wave sweeping the Midwest with winds 40 to 60 mph from Canada. Temperatures plunge below zero in Dakota, Minnesota, and Jamestown, while forecasts warn of continued freezing and drifting snow delaying transport. Western states face similar cold, with Florida experiencing milder relief and widespread crop damage from the storm’s reach.
Obituary notices report Mrs Arizona Wansen Kromer of Merced Texas and Mrs Jessica Kramer of Clearfield with extensive families. Services set for Merced address and burial in Clearfield cemetery. also notice of Mrs Jennie McCann funeral at Rumsey with Maple Grove burial. distant obituary from Denver San Nucs Cole.
Hamburg Germany Feb 7 a local report says the reward for information on black market cigarette dealers was withdrawn after officials clarified details. Earlier claims of a 100 cigarette reward were retracted. In court Richard Toreka pleaded guilty to drunken driving and faced $3.25 in costs from County Judge Frank R Gray.
Marshal, new secretary of State, orders relocation to a 210000000 dollar stone complex with 916 columns and chimneys. The move provokes protests from career diplomats and echoes of old authority as lawmakers threaten a grand new "Penlding" state house design.
Washington dispatch reports Hannegan attacking Truman at a New York Jefferson Day dinner, charging his administration and praising Prussian ties. The event previews Truman speaking April 5 on peace and prosperity, with Republican reactions and campaign crossfire across the nation.
Washington February 7 The veteran organizations say Congress rejected proposals for the plan. Max Gardner ambassador to Great Britain died unexpectedly in New York before sailing to London to assume his post. President Truman expressed deep shock and sent a personal message to Mrs Garner and the Garner family. Gardner reportedly died of coronary thrombosis in his hotel suite.
Tickets sold out for the second performance of the operetta The Beatty Contests by pinks of the jurior back seven with a demand for more seats. The Liberty Memorial will host the show with curtain rising as planned, featuring Frances Metin, Miss Marie WW, Japet, Irene, Marar Ehrbass, Vincent Bleeker and the company under Saguad.
Dr Clay Hobson, dean of the Phalleview public schools, will teach summer curriculum and co lead professional courses. With a PhD from the University of Chicago, he will work with faculty and school officials to advance the new program. Hobson serves on the State Department of Education curriculum committee and directs teachers and courses in the district.
Lawrence notes on mistaken fire truck signal and upcoming council meeting at city hall. County commissioners plan morning courthouse session to discuss sale of the county farm. Also reports include a football player housing need and auto and truck license plate sales through early February.
Washington reports on the House Committee on Un-American Activities opening the spy inquiry into alleged communist and Soviet connections. Eisler faces contempt charges after refusing to testify, with possible later hearings linking to a Canadian Soviet spy ring and other charges including perjury and tax evasion.
London February 7. Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose will likely avoid the traditional dunking ceremony when the battleship Vanguard, carrying their family to South Africa, crosses the equator next Monday. An exchange telegraph says the princesses will participate in the hazing with others aboard who have not crossed the equator before but will skip the docking bath.
Corlett Cotton district agent of Northwestern Mutual Life and last year’s Kansas Leaders round table chair will address the Topeka Association of Life Underwriters at the Hotel Jayhawk tomorrow morning on The Mental Attitude. In Lawrence, Charles Booth of Spooner Wisconsin arrives to enroll at the University of Kansas in electrical engineering and will live with Mr and Mrs Charles Stough Jr. A Federal standard broiler is eight to twelve weeks old and suitable for broiling with soft meat.
Markets at a glance show mixed commodity moves with rails leading gains and bonds posting higher levels. Cotton and wheat trade erratic after a one year high while livestock and cattle prices show steadier, broad strength across categories.
Col Edward J Murray, a decorated infantry leader, remains under technical arrest at Fort Mason while awaiting explanation of how jewels worth 210000 were obtained after customs seized gems. He denies they came from the Bank of Japan vaults and calls the items souvenirs, unsure where they originated. A marriage license for George E Jackson and Alice Mitchell was issued in probate court.
The page lists multiple local happenings and personal notices from Stanwix and nearby communities. It mentions visits, birthdays, and engagements. residents traveling to Paul Rand farm near Navajo. events at Ka waka Hall February 25. gatherings at various homes. and people from Fulton Columb ia district visiting relatives. Names include Mrs Emma, Mr and Mrs Hubbard, Shirley Ringery, and many local families.
Mixed livestock and grain bids span Kansas City and Chicago markets dated February 7. Cattle and sheep receipts and advances are noted with steady hay and grain prices, including alfalfa and clover demands, while corn and Russet Burbank potatoes show variable prices and weather influence on demand.
At a news conference Franklin Thleseve t dn national housing chairman of the American veterans committee declared landlords claims for higher rents are unnecessary. He urged Congress to provide 6,000,000 to employ staff to handle individual cases while veterans urged continuation of rent controls until June 30 1948 to ease hardship from low rents.
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