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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1947

Page

2

Hughes Controls Trans World Line Power Shift

Kansas February report says Trans World Airline faces leadership reshuffle after resignations of President Jack Frye and senior vice president Free Talman. Hughes interests plan new officers and board seats at April meeting as financing and control tensions rise.

Kansas Trans-world Airline Nien Aire Howard Hughes Jack Frye Free Talman Free Washington TWA Hughes Tech Compan Houston Trex Hughes Pra Ftrye Vete Frye 1V Ehaneatyer Trav Rit Western Air

One God One World Theme Opens KU Religious Emphasis Week

University of Kansas hosts Religious Emphasis Week February 24 with 12 leaders chosen for youth work. They will deliver over 25 appearances across convocations, radio broadcasts, seminars, lectures, and civic events. Dr Daniel Polig headlines with three addresses. he heads the Rapist Temple and Society of Christian Endeavor.

University of Kansas Daniel Polig Monaker Rapists Temple Philadelphia Society of Christian Endeavor Organization Bryan Green London Engil Xprak Gena v F. Hartett First Baptist Church Columbia Rapeak Most Lawrence Chureles

KU Dean to Attend National Music Education Convention

Dean Swarthout of the University of Kansas will attend weeklong sessions at the National Convention of the National Association of Schools of Music and the Music Teachers National Association. More than a thousand delegates are expected, with Swarthout serving as secretary and president in past years. Attendees from local colleges include Karl Kurstsine and Werner Roy Underwood, with Laurel Everett Anderson Evelyn Delong and Jeanette Cass also listed. Some participants will attend only part of the sessions due to class schedules.

DM. Swarthout University of Kansas Scheed Fine Arte Muse Music Teachers National Association Trean Swartheut Ia National Association of Schiote of Music Music Teachers National Nesariae Tian Fer 8 Yenye

Pay a Record Price for Feeder Cattle in K. C Kansas City

Kansas City market sets record feeder cattle prices with averages around 144.69 per head and top quotes near 300 for all beef steers. The USDA reports show ongoing strength in cattle sales as buyers push for high quality stock amid a bustling livestock market. Also notes a local Masonic lodge meeting on February 24 with special communication and visitors welcomed.

Kansas City United States Department of Agriculture

Arkansas group studies KU student government

University of Arkansas Dean John P. Anderson and two students J. P. Byrd and Robert Wilson arrived on the campus for a two day study of student government at the University of Kansas. They will confer with administrators heads of student organizations and party leaders to gather ideas for changing their own university structure.

John P. Anderson University of Arkansas University of Kansas J. P. Byrd Robert Wilson

Joint Board to Conduct Hearing on Trash Pickup Delays

A Joint Board hearing follows reports that residents flood the sanitation department with calls about trash pickup times. Field Supervisor Joe Reed notes only about 10 residents sought changes to January water bill mounts, with 1 percent paying in full. He says January income nearly reached projections as the system runs near schedule and aims to complete first westward route by mid next week.

Joe Reed Reed

Radio Broadcasts Add to Activities for Religious Week

Outstanding religious leaders from England Mexico and the United States will be presented in radio broadcasts over KFRU and WREN along with classroom programs at church services student groups seminars and dinner sessions during Religious Emphasis week February 22 28. Tomorrow at 6 30 to 7 am an informal panel on The University Christian Mission will outline the week program with visiting speakers Rev Philippa Moulton director University Christian Mission Rev Bryan Green Vicar Holy Trinity Hrompton England Dr Gonzalo Baez Camargo Concillo Nacional Evangelico de Mexico and Mrs Clarence Curr ence of Belleville member of the Kansas Christian Women's Missionary Society.

England Mexico United States Rania KFRU WREN The University Christian Mission Phillipa Moulton New York City Bryan Green Holy Trinity Hrompton London Gonzalo Baez-Camargo Concillo Nacional Evangelico de Mexico Clarence Currence Belleville Kansas Christian Women's Missionary Society

Ice Gate Is Closing At Little America Antarctic Camp

A LAA scouting plane reports signs that a great ice gate is closing in on Little America with tent town life racing against the advancing winter. The Ross Sea is 80 percent ice covered, 90 miles north of Bay of Whales. Byrd and Cruzen will decide when to abandon the camp, possibly ordering further air scouting of the icepack.

Mount Olympus Antarctic LAA Little America Ross Sea Bay of Whales United States Navy Richard E. Byrd Richard H. Cruzen

Piayette list mix up and tax petitions circulate in Lawrence

A typed piayette list arrived at the Journal-World by mail in error and will be sent back if called for. Congressmen Scrivner reports city employees received petitions seeking higher personal exemptions in income tax rather than a 20 percent across the board cut. Voting registration rose with 37a eligible electors registering during extended bank hours, boosting the city turnout potential. Douglas county courthouse closed for Washington’s Birthday observance while sheriff’s office stayed active and officials attended duties.

Journal-World News Room The Journal-World Errett P. Scrivner Conressman Scrivner House Waya and Means Committee Douglas County Tank Anh George Washington Naual Hugh Means Robert B. Oyler

Storm Ties Traffic Amid Britains Severe Weather

London reports heavy snow and rain blocked rail lines and highways across England isolating villages in the Yorkshire dales and delaying coal shipments from South Wales. Temperatures across the British Isles fell 10 to 18 degrees below normal as forecasters warned the severe weather would persist for days. Continental temperatures moderated after a month of bitter cold while railway leaders urged weekend work to speed coal delivery to midlands and restore power to industry.

London England Yorkshire Dales South Wales Industral British Isles Siang M Midlands

Farm conservation leads to steady on farm improvements

A veteran Kansas farmer credits soil conservation with long term gains on his eastern Kansas land. He cites a diversified program balancing grains, potatoes, hay and beef cattle, aiming for steady annual improvements and a well planned, long range strategy.

Kansas Heck Grant Town Emil Dr Jeterich Ots

Life term urged for man who set eight fires in Missouri

Elopus Walker a 54 year old handyman from Kansas City admitted setting midnight fires in eight Missouri hamlets to watch them burn. Circuit Judge V C Rose sentenced him after Walker pled guilty to arson and burglary in a state prison term. Lawrence men admitted to Glee club include Joseph Wilkins director James Blocker Charles Bartrude and William L Brown. Baldwin Elevator Co changes hands with Frank Barnett new manager and partial owner. Fort Scott health officer Dr William S Gooch died of a heart attack at 72 while recovering from a minor operation.

Trenton Lawrence Gleelub Glee Club Joseph Wilkins James Blocker Cotlege Indiana Istreet Charles Bartrude Mississippi Wiliam LL Brown Jersey Fort Scott Kan William S. Gooch Bourbon County Dy. Goochway

Iwo Jima Flag Raising Survivors Scattered Across Nation

Three survivors from the Iwo Jima flag raising on Mount Suribachi, photographed by Joe Rosenthal, are now dispersed: John Strachey, 29, an embalmer in Milwaukee. Tra Hayes, 24, a Pima Indian on an Arizona reservation farm. and Rene Gagnon, tied to a Manchester cotton mill.

Mount Suribacht Jina Byane Rosenthal John Strachey Pharmaciat Milwaukee Wis Tra H. Hayes Bapchule Ariz Rene Gagnon Manchester Rosenthal Jon San Francisco

Deaths and Funerals: Portland Pneumonia Victim Mrs Redene

Mrs Stanley T Radenz 38 sister of Mrs Clifford Dean and Mrs Raymond AleCabe died at her Portland home of pneumonia. She had worked in KU publicity in 1945 while husband served. Surviving include husband, parents Rev FE Spencer and Mrs Spencer of Topeka, brother John Spencer of Atchison and other relatives. Eli Wilson rites attended Plymouth Congregational Church with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included Rep Thomas Hayne Wilson and others. active pallbearers listed. Out of town attendees named. John Baker, about 73, died at 614 Florida Street. services Monday 11 am at Bowser Lee Chapel. body to lie in state 9:30 am.

Stanley T. Redene Stanley T. Radenz Clifford Dean Tennessee Street Raymond AleCabe Indiana Street Portland Ore University of Kansas FE. W. Spencer Topeka John Spencer Atchigan Fli Wilson Eli Wilson Plymouth Congregational Church C. Fosberg Hughes Wilson Maple Grove Thomas Hayne Wilson G. R. Frazier F. W. Hosford C. B. Aero C. E. Decker Fred Lewis C. G. Husted C. RB. Young William Underwood B. Underwood Charles Spray E. W. Ousdahl C. J. Tonping A.C. Schaake Chris Kraft W. R. Green Mra. HE. Hucke and Sons Robert and Edward Hucke Robert Lawrence Kansas City H.R. Johnston Plattamouth Neb Shrontz Holton Mies Susan Dicker Toca Carl Perking Carl Brian Darwin Gerard Fayetteville John Baker Joh Baker Florida Street Bowser Lee Chanel A. L. Parcker Jtme

Army Planes Search Arctic Wastes Near Ladd Field Alaska

On February 22 1944 Army planes from Ladd Field and Elmendorf Field flew over northern Alaska above the Arctic Circle to locate a missing B 29 Superfortress from a photographic mission. Officials said the last radio message indicated low gas and a possible forced landing. Planes reportedly cross the Atlantic far faster than Columbus did.

Ladd Field Fairbanks Alaska Elmendorf Field Anchorage Arctic Circle Army

Junior High Cage Squad Entertained at a Dinner

Members of the Junior high school basketball squad, Coach Wilbur Daver, and Principal 5 Clay Coy were guests at a dinner last evening at the Fraice Hall. A short program followed the dinner as slayer Johnson presented Coach Tver with a velvet basketball on a chain. The coach praised the players and thanked the parents for their interest. Principal Cov spoke briefly. Players present included George Easter, Bill Pulliu, John Simona, Rex Johnson, Stanton Ball, Jack Imel, Ray Cox, Tom Landon, Ronald Lady, Merle Hodg en, Robert Kay, Louis Phillips, Tom Ryther, Marvin Fohl, and Alden Brownlee. Melvin Johnson was unable to attend.

Wilbur Daver iClay Coy Geal Slayer Johnson Tver Cov George Easter Bill Pulliu John Simona Rex Johnson Stanton Ball Jack Imel Ray Cox Tom Landon Ronald Lady Merle Hodgen Robert Kay Louis Phillips Tom Ryther Marvin Fohl Alden Brownlee Melvin Johnsonnei

Truman Seeks Foreign Relief Aid For UNRRA Test

President Truman requests a 1 000 000 foreign relief appropriation to fund United Nations relief work and food aid. Early Capitol reaction is favorable, though Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee vow to cut portions of the 37 500 000 000 budget, signaling a clash over UN commitments and aid funding.

Washington Truman Congress United Nations Capitol’ Hill Pany UNRRA Mercy House Appropriations Committee

Returning Troops Arrive After Bremerhaven Voyage

Victory was due in New York today from Bremerhaven with 730 troops aboard. Destroyer Division 91 was due to accompany the relief voyage and provide escort.

New York Bremerhaven

K U Student Injured in Truck Collision at KU

A University of Kansas student, a junior, was severely hurt last evening near Goëlork in a truck collision. He sustained a brain injury and multiple lacerations, was treated at Parksville, then transported to the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City.

Horner University of Kan Go‘elork Parksville Unive . of Kansas Kansas City

Market News From Mangas City Livestock Yard

Market notes report mixed cattle bids with steady to firm prices for steers and heifers. Buyers show interest in stock cattle while dairy cows and feeders soften slightly amid light offerings and cautious demand.

Lawrence Kansas Stock Market Sale Draft Notice

Saturday February 22 at Lawrence Kansas features varied cattle lots priced by class. Good and choice medium calves and stockers offered with loads described at 13 and 20.50 per hundredweight. Includes bulk heifers and yearlings, mixed inventories, and several quality grades amid a public sale notice.

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Trans-World Line Free Leaves Organization K.U ST. Louis K. C Lawrence Lodge A. F A.M Herbert L. Jones W.M Walter H. Varnum Arkansas U Sanitation Department Harald Fisher Pete Missouri Baldwin Baldwin Elevator Company Frank Barnett Star Grain and Lumber, Company of Wellsville Iwo Jima Atlantic Columbus Junior High Cage Squad K. U Mangas City Hyve Oilo-Matic Chean J. T. Harris CO Rumsey Funeral Phone C. BA Rumsey Fred Rumsey Oscar Rumsey Lawrence Building and Lean Association J. Meabe James Stewart Wye Reed Ansel ACM Lawrence National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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