28 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1947
Page
1
Britain seeks U S help to assume its euro commitments as Greece faces continued need for armed support. Hoover report notes tension over relief costs and Europe’s postwar policy. Delegates debate currency provisions and funding amid calls for broader foreign policy cooperation.
Soviet officials claim the Red Army may field or train an airborne force far larger than any rival, with estimates suggesting up to 104,000 troops versus the U S 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg with about 13,000. The report notes uncertainty over Soviet airlift capacity and postwar organizational plans.
Snow across Kansas brings one to seven inches, aiding wheat moisture but raising wind damage concerns. Weather forecasts predict cloudy east and clearing west with cold highs. Meanwhile Betty Jo army plane completes a record long-range flight from Honea to New York, testing high altitude performance and fuel endurance amid heavy headwinds and low fuel.
The senior class at L.M.L.H.S. presents a three act farce titled Adama. Fene Ruscell stars as the title role in a humorous plot about a man seeking a clever alibi amid a flurry of mistaken identities. Cast includes Josephine Weigre, Frances Brit, Betty Craig, Marilyn Gibson, and Deena Harel. Mrs. Winifred Bradford directs.
Hoover report on food relief needs in Germany spurred sharp trading in March wheat futures. Wheat rose to 2.52 dollars per bushel as markets opened, with grains broadly higher in heavy activity on the day. Senate approves budget measure pledging 2.6 billion dollars to debt reduction by unanimous vote.
Jayhawk-Fritzel defeated Des to $a ard Poehlers in a close finish as Jayhawk-Fritzel moved past Nester into a tie for fifth. Poehlers paced by Sherweed 21 and Tanner 20 while Zarring 18 and Mathias 13 led Jayhawk-Fritzel. Rural Routers lost both games with Wise, Parks and Hall each scoring 18.
A fire started by a passing motorist damaged a residence owned by Mrs Eller Fer home. Fire crews arrived and extinguished flames before spreading to the rest of the house. The incident prompted remarks from union leader Walter Generazzo who called the event a disaster of the year.
Lake Success, N Y Feb 28 The United Nations Security Council postponed today a declaration by Andrei Gromyko on Soviet Union views regarding the atomic energy control plan. The session was cancelled at 3 PM EST at Moscow’s instruction to await further guidance. The vote followed Russia’s reluctance to endorse the U.S. plan and delays in Moscow’s revised positions. The next meeting date was postponed with Dr Oswald Aranha of Brazil set to chair.
Snow and sleet disrupted coal transport in pits today and delayed setting a date for restoring industrial power to London and southeast England. Alllee indicated a possible weekend announcement if conditions improve as power cuts linger in midlands and northwest.
Dr Daniel A Boling of Philadelphia preached on Our Four Qualities of a Conqueror Faith at Myowuth Congregational Church to a full house of townspeople and visiting ministers. He urged faith to comfort with a price be reasonable yet adventurous and stubborn facing moral frontiers like liquor delinquency and war.
Lawrence faced a heavy winter storm with four pockets of deep snow draining travel and causing numerous wrecks. Snow fell overnight at about half an inch per hour, reducing visibility to under seven thousand feet and forcing most drivers off the roads. Early morning flights ended as conditions worsened at the Municipal airport.
Sheriff Wil Johns Jr reports burglaries at two Baldwin businesses last night. A grocery store owned by H. M. Booth and an electrical repair shop owned by Tom Hoaglund were broken into by window smashing. Changes were taken from the shops and Booth's frozen food lockers left open, risking meat supplies. Deputy Travis noted both sites show entry by breaking windows.
Governor Frank Carlson signed House Bills 4 and 9 directing $576,000 in bonds for city projects in Lawrence. Plans include a $525,000 city garage, a $500,000 baseball park, a $91,000 airport enlargement and a $73,000 parks recreation bond. Projects proceed in four lots, with timelines tied to council action, bond approvals, and federal aid.
City clerk Harold Fisher announced the March 4 primary will require extra ballots and polling places. Nine precincts will receive new polling hours and additional booths, as campaigns intensify for seven city offices and three school board seats. Fore Allen seeks renomination while Calvin Van der Werf vows a weekend push. write-in activity remains uncertain in North Lawrence sixth ward. The race heats up with three days to go.
Detectable plan details a kickoff meeting led by Water Varsay and Captain Simon Larwite, listing district leaders and participants from Eudora to Massachusetts. The drive remains in Eudora Sunday morning, with several named officials and residents noted for attendance and roles in the event.
A gas well on the Orval Asan farm near Lawrence was brought in early this month with 00 pour pressure and is expected to produce about 250,000 cubic feet daily from a depth of five feet. The project is connected to the Powel company and several local producers. One well may be marketed locally soon, according to Hixen.
Religious Emphasis Week at R L Y closed with Radin programs. Luncheon at the university featured talks by Henry Dibtor and Rev Phillips Moulton. Discussion centered on religion on campus and economic issues.
Market index shows 600 stores at 664 with yesterday’s 10.5 reading. Notes on arriving hours and afternoon closures. Week date line misreads suggest 8.000 PM. Effective March 1 rate day and daily adjustments indicate ongoing volatility.
The House passed a real estate bill and nine other measures at the Friday session. Actions included authorizing inspections of any herd, funding for highways, and proposed taxes on federal properties. Gov Carlson signed bills on county representation and teacher retirement while Senate carries on with school transportation and state fair appropriations.
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