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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1949
Page
3
State and federal officials report jobless claims rising through late December into January with 338,677 initial claims and 1,252,000 continued claims in the latest week. Experts note seasonal factors and postwar adjustments, with average weekly benefits near $19 and duration about 10 weeks.
President Truman nominates U S Marshal Fred A Canfil of Kansas City for another term amid controversy from last year over a reported remark about the constitution. Missouri Senator Donnell requested an investigation, but the Justice Department said it would consider the matter. Kansas plans a reception at the Statler Hotel January 19 for 50 Kansans involved in the inauguration events.
The remains of First Lieutenant Charles E. Roper of Atchison are among 4504 Americans aboard the Army Transport Sergeant Jack J Pendleton returning home at next of kin request. Roper, a coast artillery officer and electrical engineer, was captured on Manila Bay after Corregidor’s fall and died February 3 1915 in Moji Japan. Survived by his father two sisters and two brothers.
Police patrol Caracas streets after the first anti government demonstration since the military seized control on November 24. Officers carried pistols as crowds gathered yesterday in the capital.
Kansas railroads push for a 13 percent interstate freight rate boost while the Kansas Corporation Commission plans a March 1 hearing on their Kansas rate increase request. The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a four percent hike nationwide, which Kansas seeks to apply locally. Wichita report notes a temporary rise went into effect yesterday during E.C.C. consideration. Senator Russell Long will address a Topeka Democratic veterans luncheon.
The piece outlines ongoing debates over U S air power goals from 55 to 70 groups, tracing decisions by presidents and defense leaders from 1947 to 1952. It notes the push for a 70 group force due to fears of Soviet atomic capability and the shifting congressional budget approvals.
The discussion centers on the number of air force groups and whether to favor large bomber forces over smaller units. After President Truman, the Air Force shifted emphasis to big bombers by canceling orders for smaller planes. A January 7 report, likely prepared weeks earlier, is cited as showing prior planning. Powerful supporters in Congress push to preserve group counts, signaling a looming clash.
London report says Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher condemned the communist arrest of Cardinal Mindszenty and Bishop Ordas. He charged communism uses insidious means to hinder church activities and disrupt church operations in Hungary.
Six German war criminals were hanged at Landsberg prison near Munich for crimes including killing unarmed American airmen and concentration camp inmates. Names and ages listed include Hans Engeiniederhammer, Hannes Ehlen, August Vieh, and other officials. The executions mark a tally of 97 since October 15 under Gen. Lucius D. Clay. Separately a rail engineer James Anities died in a derailment near Arkansas. other crewmen survived. A note mentions a South American ostrich with valuable feathers but modest plumes.
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