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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1949

Page

2

Weather Improves as Spring Thaw Spreads Across Nation

The nation sees milder temperatures and sunny spells with a springlike thaw. Flood worries ease in Nebraska and the Nemaha River region as Army Engineers report no major overflows yet. Some light rain falls in New England and the Pacific coast remains calm amid early flood alerts.

Newland Perther Lockex Centra Califac Oregon Army Nebraska Weather Bureau Northea Nemaha Bureau Mheeniv Aso

Alma Bank Robbed in Alma Kansas Fire of Five Bandits

Five men robbed the First National Bank of roughly 5000 to 19500 dollars in Alma Kansas. Authorities pursued the men, recovering some money and detaining one suspect near Maple with more bandits still at large. The heist occurred as bank staff were forced to surrender cash while guards were overpowered.

Alma Kanbeh Ana Here Maple Harold Schmitsenshier Wilti Am Schmite W. Moora Peeerre Lehmitr Moore Tupeks

Sammy Meore Fined on Two Counts in Wrebate Court

Sammy oMeore of Indiana Street was fined on two counts in Wrebate court Monday for failing to stop at a traffic signal. He pleaded guilty and faced a seven month sentence, with portions of the fine scheduled to be paid. A winter dance at Wer ter Vere hospital featured an orchestra led by Bob Minick.

Sammy oMeore Indiana Street Frank Gray Bob Minick Orchester Magvel Wey 4 Mostelag Wil Geeding J Moe Ima Aute. Wrecking Company Lawrence

Landmark 440-story stratoscraper proposed by San Francisco architect

A. McF. Mv unveils a visionary plan describing a 440 story stratoscraper that would include 106000 apartments housing Barrons and 1000 stores. The project would also feature 50 movie theaters 50 night clubs 20 churches 10 hospitals and 10000 offices in a very sensitive stage of development.

San Francinos A. McF. Mv

Baldwin man injured in road collision with truck

A Baldwin Co-Op worker Neily Mueller and his wife were in a crash on Highway 50 near Baldwin. Mueller suffered a head wound requiring four stitches and bruises. his wife was uninjured. The other driver Grady Hicks reported striking a parked car to avoid a child darting onto the road.

Pan Ieee Uae Neily Muel Baldwin Ainery Petroleum Sompane of Bat Wade J.wendinh Mueller Dones Travis Glass Grady ‘Hicka Sunflower Lawrence Hicks Fred Howard Houte 2 Ite Tom Howird Emt

Kansas House Debates Osteopath Bill and Employment Provisions

The Kansas House discusses an osteopath bill and wage related employment conditions. Several appropriation bills are introduced by the Ways and Means Committee funding the general and state departments, historic society, and other agencies. A county court convict faces fines and jail for passing a bad check.

Yoreka Web Pernttigstats Tee Lysis Murata Ph Bo McFarland Chase

Parole Revoked for Wilbur Gfeiler in County Jail

Wilbur Gfeiler was ordered to serve a 12 day balance of a 30 day sentence after his parole, granted May 24, was revoked by Judge Frank Graype for drunkenness in a public place on February 11.

Wilbur Gfeiler Gfeiler Frank Graype

Mrs Frank Moranville Dies At Home

Mrs Frank Moranville of 0 B44 Maple Street died early this morning at her home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Rumsey funeral home with Rev George Fetter presiding. Burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband Frank B Moranville of the home and three brothers J O Sevedge of Chanute, George L Sevedge of St Petersburg Florida, and William D Sevedge of Topeka.

Frank Moranville Maple Street Rumsey George. Fetter Oak Hill Cemetery Frank B. Moranville J. 0

Kansas Battery B 139th Field Artillery marks thirtieth reunion

Prof. J M Jewett of the Kansas Geological Survey named poet of commander for Battery B during the 30th annual reunion of the 139th Field Artillery. Jess Davis of Lawrence became vice commander and Claude Buckner of Ottawa reappointed secretary. A large turnout attended the World War I era reunion dinner with Mrs E H Prae presenting a cake inscribed Thirtieth Anniversary.

J. M. Jewett Kansas Geological Survey 139Th Field Artillery Jess Davis Lawrence Claude Buckner Ottawa Do AB Edeward H. Pra

Fragmentary birth note from Lawrence city records

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a birth in Lawrence with scattered names and places. It references a family move to Slane and hints at local establishments and individuals, though many words are garbled and uncertain.

Wansae City Bebo Au Teter Rienour Slane Lawrence Snenie Franklin Mia Caret BL City New York D. Ridenourt Wippard Sandawson Peter

Bill Allows U S to Import Spies for Surveillance

The House Armed Services Committee backs early action on a secret measure to let the CIA bring up to 100 individuals into the United States annually who supplied important intelligence to U S agents abroad. The note mentions a spy containment and alien liaison. Also, an orthopedic clinic hosted by Kiwanis at Lawrence Memorial Hospital is announced with Wed appointment details.

Kingtos Cantral United State House Armed Servicers Committee House Central Intelligence Agency The Kiwanis Clib Lawrence

Births and Names Reported in Rhode Island

Birth notices list several new additions including Mr and Mrs Tae Dreads, a daughter born yesterday, and Mr and Mrs George Kramer welcoming a new child. The report names multiple families and Street addresses in Ohio Kentucky and Rhode Island.

Tae George Kramer

Pritchard Speaks on American Economy at Lawrence Dinner

Leland J. Pritchard, finance professor at KUW, spoke to about 70 members and guests at the Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce dinner at Hotel Eldridge. He discussed postwar recovery factors, unemployment highs in the late depression, and the peacetime expansion of savings, banking, business, and imports.

Leland J. Pritchard K UW Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce Hotel Eldridge Pritchard Coors Feay Pritchand Jeredic Nancy Seoul Win Woody Harold Swartz Eugene Doane

Missouri cancels phone rate hike order in refund ruling

Missouri Public Service Commission cancels a requested rate increase by Keil Teleahha and orders refund of amounts collected under the new rates. The action, issued from Jefferson City, involves revising fees and ensuring customers are repaid for the higher charges.

Jefferson City Missouri Public Service Com- Keil

Two Cars Damaged In Separate Collisions

Police reported two car wrecks yesterday near Seventh and New Hampshire streets. One crash involved Charles Willer and KL Allie Ton with no injuries and no arrests. The other involved Florence Hye and Anthony Grant at 20 Tennessee Street with no injuries and no arrests.

Adrobnen Walter Palmateer Redding Charles Willer Allieton Saling Rte John Davie Florence Hye Tennessee Grant Atrent

Market and Grain Prices Across Cities Show Mixed Movement

New York markets show slight declines in major indices while grain centers report varied moves. Wheat and cotton trade are uneven with cash grain arrivals steady in Chicago and Kansas City livestock and poultry prices reflecting current market appetite.

New York New Orleans Kansas City Livestock Kansas Wats Ap-Usdai Earl Nediro Ehaire Sethe Sal Bert Mondas Atel Chaice Monsame Kan

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness

Mrs. H. G. Heard and Mrs. Will Johns thank friends and neighbors for cards and flowers received during their recent illnesses. They cannot thank everyone personally.

H. G. Heard Arecent Will Johns

Senators push reform to outlaw electoral college method

Washington reports a bipartisan push from northern Republicans and southern lawmakers to abolish the electoral college. Lodge Pulbvicht and others tell the senate judiciary committee the current system is unfair and unrepresentative, proposing a constitutional amendment to split electoral votes by state popular results. A second measure would legalize betting machines in Kansas horse and dog racing under a new bill.

Washington Sdrat Trea Congress Lodge Miss Pulbvicht Senate Judiciary Committee Ledge Rob George Hill Senate Topeka Kansas Bol George Lebo

Senate Leaders Dismiss George Proposal as Unlikely to Pass

Senate leaders said George's proposal faces slim odds of advancing from committee. The early reaction signals little support and broad procedural hurdles ahead for the measure.

Senate George

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