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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1949

Page

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Soviet Army Call to Readiness Against United States

Soviet minister of armed forces urged millions of soldiers to maintain constant combat readiness against the United States on the Red Army anniversary. Nikolai Butiganin warned of U S world domination and pledged high-level alert while Western Allied commands in Guernsey rejected direct contact.

Russia United States Nikolai Butiganin Red Army Atin Sebdy Matty Certe Rusein Saily Sekedarsky Guernsey Bertin Gemany

Announced Awards For Battenfeld Memorial Scholarships

Two KU winners, Donald Frisby and Russell Cooper, receive Battenfeld Memorial scholarships. Dean L C Woodruff notes Frisby, a senior engineer from Florida, and Cooper, a sophomore in the college, excel in Wattsnfeld Hall activities and hall welfare.

Johny Curry Battenfeld University of Kansas L. C. Woodraft Donald Ruy Frisby Fl Doorade Russel Eugene Cooper Lyons J. R. Battenfeld Kansan Ci K. U Wattsnfeld Hall

House Set to Vote on Veteran Pension Bill

Washington reports House leaders plan an early floor vote on the Rankin bill granting veterans pensions. The measure, sponsored by Representative Konia of Mississippi, would provide a pension at age 65 with amounts varying by service. The bill has drawn varied cost estimates from several figures in the record.

Washington House the DT Konia Baie Nations Pentagon Atlantic Bermuda Alk. Doyle Chris Ravendahl U.S. Foreign Service Olaf Irving Hill Ravendahl Ant

Truman Blast Lashes Staff Over Medal From Dictator

News column notes President Truman faced scrutiny after his military aide accepted a medal from Argentina's Peron regime. critics said officials should avoid honors from dictatorial regimes while U.S. efforts support democracy. Press columnist Drew Pearson also weighed in on the controversy.

Washington, Pei Hia Herre H. Vaughn Mr. T Fibvard F. Witsell Army Drew Truman Hie Bi Fearnon

Funda for Aggie Field House Boosted By Legislature

Topeka February 23 state legislative action would raise the field house fund for Kansas State College Manhattan to 1 775 000 with a new 725 000 addition proposed for building costs. Senator Paul Wuneeh introduced the measure noting bids last November showed costs higher than projected and that 10 0 0 0 0 remained short for completion of general work and plumbing.

Topeka Kansas State College Manhattan Bhees Seng Paul Wuneeh Ringmuing St Plu Juretour City

Globe Circler Dolph Simons Returns From Navy Flight Tour

Dolph Simons publisher of the Journal-World returns from a world flight with the U S Navy as guest of the Chief of Naval Operations. The first article in a series covers a tour that began January 15 in Washington and ends February 3 in Washington.

Dolph Simons Journal-World United States Navy Chief of Naval Operations Washington Howard Yeager Louis Denfeld Naval Operations Navy Yeager Robert B. Carney Admiral Denfeld Carey Keanas Mike Speriil Aitien Sisteen Eal Kerri Azores London O Rabat Algiers Morecow Gibraltar Eliaerte Taranteo Italy Istanbul Saudi Arabia Ies Persian Gulf Pakistan Ceylon Spore Manila Tokyo Guam Kwalein Elenotula San Francisco Kark Ts National Washinaglett Mick Carney Admiral Carney Ad Ps

Annual Feed Monday by Douglas County Hikers Assoc

The annual dinner for the Douglas County Hikers Association will be held Monday at 6 10 pm in the OSI building as announced by president Husgen. Reservations for 297 persons have been made. The Centenary Methodist church women will prepare and serve the meal. The program includes invocation by Walter Schaufing and a ceremony by Center guard from Boy Scout Troop 58, songs by Future Farmers of America Jayhawk chapter, and the principal address by Rev Dale Turner of Plymouth Congregational church. Awards, introductions, and group songs will follow with Jayhawk chapter officers and members highlighted.

OSI Husgen Douglas County Hikers’ Association Glaxgini Centenary Methodist Church Walter Schaufing Aenter Guard Boy Scout Future Farmers of Americas Jayhawk Hayes den Fishman Marlin Horner Y Mitchell Mack Laptad Decane Sake Haul ‘Hoow Robert Hy Robert Sehaake Denali Land Fin Robison Gerald Brank Rov Dale Turner Plymouth Congregational Church Frank Hagenbuck Har Velma Lee Wiles Dwane Sehaake Jayhawk Sins Stephen Lils

Armistice Near as Egypt and Israel Sign Palestine Pact

Egypt and Israel prepared to sign an armistice in Rhodes at 10 30 am local time ending their war in Palestine and enabling broader peace talks with Arab states. Ralph Bunche announced talks with Trans Jordan to start Monday and a dinner for 50 was planned to mark the agreement.

Berlin Tito Camin- Loe Rebef Tor Brandenburg Gate Hig Stone Marhis Warsaw Rustis KYPI Israel Negev Desert Palestine Arab Front Middle East Rhodes Egypt Cairo United Nations Tel Aviv Negev Ralph Bunche Trans-Jordan United Seaton Bunche

City Reports Net 10 170 Voter Registration In City

City Clerk Harold Fisher announced 47 new voters since the last general election. After adjusting for nonvoters from 12 166 prior registrants the net registration stood at 10 123, bringing total on books to 10 170 with the new additions. Registrations close until after the March 1 primary.

Harold Fisher

Cankerworm Warning Issued for Lawrence Elm Trees

KU entomology professor H Hungerford warns that mild weather could trigger a surge of cankerworms in Lawrence elm trees. Residents are urged to renew sticky bands and apply DDT emulsion spray to trunks to prevent female moths from reaching and laying eggs in branches. The city mulls an aerial spraying plan if the threat intensifies.

Lawrence Elm H. Hungerford Hungerford Sing Els

Balmy Days Ahead For Kansas Weather Forecast

The weather bureau forecast mixed skies and rising temperatures across Kansas for Thursday. Eastern portions may see limited sun with highs near 60s, while western areas report cooler readings in the sixties and possible isolated showers overnight.

Topeka Kansas S. D. Dura Elonteiiayy Flork Kaneas Flora Garden City Hill City Goodland

Missouri River flood recedes at Atchison after ice jam

Crested at Atchison Kansas on February 23, the Missouri River fell from a 24.7 foot high ice jam, ending the latest flood threat for now. St. Joseph's level dropped to 15.8 feet as forecasts warn of possible rises later in the week. Thousands of acres of bottomland remain inundated along the Missouri and its tributaries. The ice jam stretches over ten miles on the Missouri.

Kansas City Port Atchison Nebraska St. Joseph Weather Bureau North Grand Missouri

Governor Carlson Defends Kansas Liquor Control Bill

Gov. Frank Carlson denounces Control Council criticism of the Hanoi central bill in the Kansas Legislature as biased and self serving. He says Moriarty and council leaders were not granted power to dictate the liquor control law and emphasizes a workable fair law for Kansas to be enacted in good faith.

Topeka Frank Carlson Legal Control Council Kansas Wichita RE. C. Moriarty Moriarty

Farm accident injures Eudgra Schopper on tractor

Schopper, a farmer near Nudara, was seriously hurt when a tractor overturned on a slope. He sustained a fractured shoulder a crushed toe and broken ribs while son Carral assisted and relatives arranged medical care in Kansas City and St. Louis.

Schopper Carral Kansas City St. Margaret's Prostial Marcella Misa Delores Schopper Frand St. Louis Frances Schopper New Hampshire Street

Vandals Strike Again Shatters Tobby Shop Plate Glass Window

A plate glass window at the Hobby Shop on West Thirteenth Street was smashed in a vandalism act last night. Owner Ida Mason reported no theft and said replacement work would begin today. Police urged residents to report unusual noises promptly to help curb these incidents.

Lawrence West Thirteenth Street Ida Mason Garich Prescription Shop East’ Eighth Street Kt Garieh Clarence Bliesner

Windows Broken at Two City Schools in Weekend Vandalism

Seven door and window panes were smashed at McAllaster and Manual school buildings during two nights of vandalism. A board of education clerk A. E. Woestempeyer said rocks as large as a cornant broke panes, including a plate glass panel at the back door and two windows in the kindergarten room. The Manual junior high school also suffered window damage last night with a replaced door panel and another window broken.

McAllaster Manual

Town Hall Meeting at K U Part of Religious Emphasis Week

A religious Town Hall at the University of Kangas Hoch Auditorium at 7 30 p m part of Religious Emphasis Week will feature Very Rev F W Litchman Dr Paul S Weaver and Rabbi Samuel Mayerberg discussing How Should the Organized Church Dealt with Communism The Rev R W Albert will moderate a floor Q A A tape of the program will be aired by station KFKU at 9 30 p m Banquets and lectures connected to the week were held with speakers from Methodist Presbyterian and Baptist groups, drawing active Y M C A and Y W C A participation The event mainly draws Presbyterian students and includes small group fireside chats and student luncheons.

University of Kangas Hoch Auditorium University F. W. Litchman Christchurch Salina Paul S. Weaver Stephens College Columbia Samuel Mayerberg Congregation B'nai Jehudah Kansas City R. W. Albert Trinity Lutheran Church KFKU Hoover Ruppert Methodist Church Nashville Presbyterian

Lawrence Chamber Directors Accept Report on City Manager Form

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce directors accepted a fact finding report on adopting a city manager form of government and named a new committee to decide whether to present the issue to voters in the April 5 election. The board also approved a resolution for a special levy to fund industrial development and advertising.

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Chamber C. T. Hough City Ranger City Wounes Burcham Riehont Board of Directors Lawrence Kor. Zonk Ehcumber Kansas Coffeyville Lauwrence Industrial Development Corporation Chamber of Commerce Zook C. of C

Rush to Get Auto Tags at County Treasurer Office

Car owners queued outside the County Treasurer Roy Flory window to buy 1949 license plates. Tags will rise by 50 cents near Tuesday and another 50 cents monthly through the year, making current plates $1 higher than before February 1.

Roy Flory

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