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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1949
Page
1
Kansas Senate opened its 149th session with Gov. Frank Carlson’s liquor control bill patterned after Nebraska’s. The measure seeks a private package system, no sale by the drink, a three-gallon transport limit, and a new control department with a $6,000 director salary.
Washington waits as the 150 year old federal city nears the inauguration of Harry S Truman and W. Harkiey. Tens of thousands are expected for the oath at noon EST and a two and a half hour parade. Future events include receptions, dances, and a grand inaugural ball as 54 UN flags flutter on Pennsylvania Avenue.
University of Kansas coach F C Allen describes a Saturday Washington game incident in St Louis in which Kansas reserves confronted referee Eddie Davidson after a Jayhawk kicked at the official. Allen recalls a Kansas reserve flicking Davidson on the nose and Davidson swinging at him, with police and officials breaking up the melee as Washington officials expressed regret. Panama hate are not made in Panama, but in Ecuador where their Production is a major industry.
Amid a dire stand at Nanking with Reformled forces massing 150 000 along a 300 mile front Nationalist troops retreat toward Chuhsien as dispatches report a tenuous Rhodes armistice talks while UN mediator Ralph Bunche launches a broad peace push in the Middle East. Elsewhere Greek coalition efforts and South African unrest add to a global snapshot of mounting tension and shifting alliances.
A U S Air Force Superfortress crashed near Lochgoilhead Scotland on January 17 killing at least six of the 20 airmen aboard. Rescue workers found mutilated bodies amid wreckage with no survivors expected. The plane, from the quiet bomb group based at Scampton Lincolnshire, carried 11 crew and nine ground personnel.
Washington reports UR-Con Breas today voted President Tru man to raise his pay from 75 000 to 100 000 a year and boost tax free allowances from 34 000 to 90 800. The action passed 8 to 0 in the house and was approved by the senate 68 to 9. The measure also increases the speaker of the house pay from 20 000 to 90 800.
President Truman asked Congress for permanent authority to reorganize the federal government to promote efficient and economical conduct of public business. He urged a comprehensive scope exempting executive operations, building on Hoover Commission work, and tied reforms to higher pay and broader recruitment.
A fragmentary report describes a proposed tri power setup led by five nations including the United States and United Kingdom. It references demilitarization goals and Allied control structures discussed at a London conference, with plans shaped by governors amid postwar debates.
A late winter cold snap hit Kansas over the weekend limiting a thaw and keeping rivers from flooding. Neosho and other rivers remained near or at bankfull, with levels at Emporia and Neosho Rapids watched closely as forecasts warned of more snow tonight and Tuesday. Temperature plunged to near zero across the state with a west-northwest wind from Nebraska. highs near 20s to low 30s, with snow flurries in places but little measurable moisture.
A vast storm stranded hundreds across the Rocky Mountain region and left southern California in a deep freeze. A Southern Pacific train from Lordsburg New Mexico rescued motorists stranded along a 20 mile stretch west of the town. Snowfalls from Duncan Arizona to Morenci Arizona exceeded a foot with winds driving drifts and roads closed. Over 100 motorists were marooned at Lake Wyoming and up to 600 extra families sought shelter in hotels and tourist camps. Temperatures plummeted as March of Dimes activities began nearby.
Fire completely destroyed the 11 room Moodie residence on East Nineteenth Street near Haskell Avenue. Hubert Moodie, age 4, was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital with burns to the hands face and foot and a dislocated right shoulder. Heat woke him before 7 am as he lit a coal stove then tried to fight the flames alone. Firemen aided after a delayed call as gas from a leaking connection ignited and spread the blaze beyond control. Moodie, a farmer, is brother of the late Minnie Moodie former Thayer art curator. The old Moodie home was a Lawrence landmark with no loss estimate available.
Washington January 17 there is a deadline tonight for many tax payers extended from Saturday January 15 to midnight tonight. It is the last chance to file 1948 income declarations or correct live declarations filed earlier. Farmers with income over 600 dollars must declare the amount and those who must file estimates or make final quarterly payments include doctors lawyers self employed persons and higher bracket wage earners not fully covered by with holdings from their pay.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will stage a general membership meeting at the Eldridge hotel this Wednesday at 12 o'clock. Reservations are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday. President C. Hough said the session will cover civic and commercial issues and future plans, with reports from Art Weaver M N Venny Ship Winter and E R Zook on growth and development efforts.
County treasurer Roy Flory reports a thin turnout as only about half the usual auto tag sales occur by Saturday. Tag sales began January 3 with a February 1 late fee. clerks process 3500 series auto plates and 800s for trucks, totaling an estimated 10 000 auto tags and 3000 truck tags. Some 1948 tags remain in small circulation and owners with 1948 titles must buy a 1948 tag before current license. Flory warns lines may grow by January 28–29 if renewals lag.
In Topeka on January 17 the House proposed a 3 862 660 appropriation to expand KU Medical Center facilities in Kansas City and Saline County. The plan funds four new buildings additions to three existing ones and equipment from sale tax funds for the year ending June 30, 1940 with possible carryovers. It notes a shortage of trained medical staff and outlines a three point program including increased production of doctors nurses and technologists and rural office space.
The Grant Township C P A will hold its annual dinner Thursday evening at Midland Hall Midland. A basket dinner for members and families starts at 7 o clock with coffee rolls and butter provided. Allen Crafton professor of speech at the University of Kansas will entertain and speak. The Grant C P A formed about years ago at White school and is parent to five Douglas county sub lodges. For about 35 years the annual dinners have been held by the Grant lodge.
Rep Charles V Stough introduced two bills at the request of Lawrence city council aimed at aiding first class cities. House Bill 19 would allow financing off street parking via revenue bonds backed by meter receipts. House Bill 12 would enable general obligation bonds for sewer projects. Both advance to the Cities First Class committee for study and report.
Dolph Simons publisher of the Journal World arrived in London with Vice Admiral Robert B. Carney for a four day stop on a round the world inspection tour of United States naval bases. The party left Washington DC Saturday and visited Bermuda en route. Simons described the 3500 mile overseas flight as a smooth trip.
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