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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
2
The Ne- Pea Association of Retail Grocery Stores reports declines in basic items including flour bacon lard vegetable shortening beef pork and butter across key states. Reductions range from 2 to 16 cents per unit with bags 0 cents a dozen in some areas.
Britain plans a wage freeze under a broad price clamp on manufactured goods. Chancellor Stafford Crippa announced a government order to freeze prices at controlled levels, aiming for a voluntary decrease in prices and profits by industry. The move follows labor unrest and a recent government white paper, with the Federation of British Industries to report on voluntary measures within a month.
An UR-A Danish air liner crashed near Ulrichstein on February 18. Twelve or more people feared dead or missing after the plane, en route from Cape to Beirut via Frankfurt, lost altitude and went down at 2:30 a.m. Rescue teams battled to reach the wreckage and recover bodies. The aircraft carried 17 passengers and four crew members. A police troupe and hospital aid were dispatched to the scene.
Leavenworth and Douglas county farmers plan a coyote hunt near Tonganoxie Sunday starting at 1 PM. Hunters meet at Red and Hare's Place on old Highway 40, with trucks ready to transport to the hunt area. Organizers say a large coyote population has been observed and seek willing hunters to help reduce it.
At Memorial Hospital admitted list includes Emily Yeu Stone Hall Baldwin and Margaret Long at 6 Tennessee Street among others. Birth reports note a daughter to Mr and Mrs M F Black of Tonganoxie and a son to Mr and Mrs A xrat Tonganoxie, with several other families welcoming children yesterday and today.
Hans Levensen told Kiwanians that only living together can counter the atomic age while urging world brotherhood week observances at the university. Rabbi Levenson praised student programs, urged action, and emphasized democracy as a shared responsibility rather than masters and slaves.
In Meade Kansas on February 12 a 19 year old Phyllis Moehler was found dead from freezing five miles northwest of town after a blizzard. Her sister Lauros Moehler 17 and Melvin Miller 20 remain missing. Miller's car located early today one mile south of Moehler home with two feet of snow.
Thirty Kansas high schools will participate in the annual speech and drama festival at the University of Kansas from March 12 to 18. Ten events are planned across the two day program including one act radio dramas original orations after dinner speeches humorous and dramatic readings extemporaneous speaking and standard informative speeches.
Sixteen water colors by Anid Jacobson head of KU design on display at Salina Art Association exhibit. The Kansas Federation of Art assembled the show and Jacobson is assistant director. Also notes on a Friends of Art prize, velvet dress donations for a serial operetta, and local bird feeding tips during heavy snow. John Cameron Swayze writes on NBC broadcasts from Greenwich connection amid New York City snow.
Senator Taft of Ohio stated the recent commodity price dip may resolve the price wage spiral. He cautioned against general mood shifts, urged possible parity support for wheat and other commodities, and said tax cuts depend on broader revenue trends while expressing confidence in his chances in the April 13 party primary.
Pein Feb 12 reports indicate improved military conditions around the Mukden area in Manchuria. Pro government dispatches claim communist attacks to the city’s southeast and southwest were repelled as defenses were strengthened at Suchiatun. Yingkow is reportedly besieged but showing signs of government gains as infiltrators are being mopped up. Airborne reinforcements reached Mukden in recent days.
Dr. Forrest C. Allen may not accompany the University of Kansas basketball team to Ames Iowa for the Big Seven game set for tomorrow night. He has been confined to his home with a bad cold for three days. Howard Engleman has taken over coaching duties and will likely go if Allen cannot make the trip.
Alma Metaker Moore 49 of Los Angeles died at home after months of illness. Burial in Los Angeles. survived by husband John Newton Moore daughter Lola Parker grandson Michael Roy Parker sister Alyce Metsker and brother Claude Metsker. Nettie L. Elam 74 of Kansas City died in Kansas City after longtime Springfield residence. Funeral at Wilks chapel with Mt. Moriah burial. survived by Ed Elam Burton Flam Ruth Morgan Anna Carr Ford Elizabeth F E Jackson Loretta F Mitchell N Merle Wheat Margaret E Tep Penny. Margaret Elizabeth Tennay 92 died this morning, survived by daughter E F Lamont and two sons Ed Ginest Will Ginest and 11 grandchildren. funeral arrangements pending. Anna Wallace 67 died yesterday. services Friday 3 pm Schubert funeral home. burial Corning. survived by brother John Gaston and sister Mrs John Gaston. Ozark Camera association president Jarria Johnson elevated to presidency at Springfield meeting.
Six class AA and six class A high schools will compete Saturday at the University of Kansas for the state debate championship. Class AA teams come from Topeka Russell Winfield Wellington Newton and Wichita North. class A teams include Abilene Lathe Stafford Elmwood Oberlin and Hays. Russell is the defending AA champion. the topic asks whether the federal government should require arbitration of labor disputes in basic American industries.
Two accidents occurred yesterday afternoon damaging three vehicles. A Plymouth driven by Don Lanit, KU junior, and a Dindge sedan operated by Dai Castle collided at Ninth and Lennes pee streets at 3 16 p.m. reported by Patrolmen Walt Falmateer and Leo Redding. An earlier Dickinson county car with license number SnndoSd was said damaged by Ernest Gwinn who said the car struck the rear of his truck as he backed away from the Granada theater.
Secretary Forrestal proposes Congress order a new examination of all officers retired for ailments since 1939 to fix disability percentages and pay accordingly. He argues that current law pays officers 73 percent of their rank’s retired pay tax free, and any change should apply to reserve and regular personnel alike. The move follows Elston’s Armed Services subcommittee findings that many officers retired since 1944 with disability ratings later finding high paying civilian work. WILL VISIT UNIVERSITY.
Otto of Austria, noted author and lecturer, will visit the University of Kansas campus for two days after his Monday night appearance in Hoch Auditorium. He will lecture to various classes and stay as guest of Chancellor and Mrs. Malott. The Monday lecture begins at 8:20 p.m. on World Danger and Monarchs.
Fragmentary market brief notes discuss wheat pasture, cattle prices, and grading. Mentions Kansas City and reference to futures or receipts. Includes fluctuating values and downward trends with mixed quality cattle noted and fresh receipts cited.
Kansas University reports $7100 raised for the March of Dimes with $600 collected on campus during March and a $200 tally from the KU Nebraska basketball game. Committee chair Metitt notes several organizations have yet to report and the campus campaign continues.
Private Knight of Jefferson county Michigan died at Guadalcanal on November 21, 1942. He was among 2812 war dead aboard the Cardinal O Connell which docked in Oakland California for burial. The ship carried 12 WACs and nurses, first women returned from the Pacific. He is survived by his father Donald Jones Knight and four sisters.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to relatives friends and well wishers for cards letters and kindness during stay at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Market notes from Chicago and Kansas City report livestock milk and produce prices including beef cattle and poultry with references to spring bids and grade values.
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