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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1951
Page
2
Senator Morse pressed Bradley on whether manpower goals could be met without extending service from 21 to 27 months. Bradley doubted long term sufficiency of 21 months, and argued 18 year olds can serve effectively, remain resilient, and gain more education, asserting moral and character factors favor lower draft age.
Fragmentary OCR indicates the Gamble Company increased prices around January 22, with a mention of a 5108 percent rise and references to soap and related products. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Notes from Kansas City and surrounding markets report varied futures and commodities. Butter, poultry, and livestock values shift, with cattle and hogs showing strength in spots while feeders and calves rise. hay receipts and prairie markets trend unevenly as traders assess current receipts and futures projections.
London reports the air ministry says the U S air force will assume control of the large Royal Air Force maintenance base at Sealand Cheshire in March with up to 3000 personnel expected to move in. The Americans are to service bomber and fighter aircraft engines amid few details released.
In a sweeping international roundup, observers assess Soviet belligerence in Europe, the Korean conflict, and shifts in U S policy. Reports cite Russian arms buildup, German rearmament questions, Eisenhower’s rising influence, and Cold War tensions shaping public opinion and political strategies.
Memorial Hospital lists multiple births and injuries including a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Txern at 1032 Kentucky street, two daughters to Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Route 3, and a baby girl to Mrs. Eleanor Anderson Sunflower. Individuals such as Leonard Clerk of Williamstown and Dr. Thomas Garcia are noted for injuries or treatments, with assorted addresses including Baldwin, Lecompton, Sunflower, and Tonganoxie.
Secretary of State Acheson urged Congress to renew the 17 year old Reciprocal Trade Act without crippling changes. He said it can build strength and unity in the free world and supports three more years of extensions, noting no large scale tariff talks are slated. Some Republicans seek only a one year extension due to past tariff cuts.
Washington Kan January 22 two young businessmen from Washington died in a light plane crash near a wolf hunt west of the town. Walton Anderson 28 owner and pilot of the plane and Robert Fletcher 24 were killed when hunters found the scene about a half mile away. The cause of the crash has not been determined.
Topeka Kansas confirms through a formal notice from the U S House that the 1950 census entitles Kansas to six congressmen for at least another decade Gov Edward F Ann announced the decision noting the state maintains its six seats in Congress based on population figures announced today
Fred G. Snart sues C E Daniels for 400 damages after Norman Snart riding a motorcycle on Seventh Street collided with a westbound car driven by Daniels on December 27. Snart sought 1000 dollars for injuries and medical costs in the Clinton area filing. The report also notes local athletic club events and university professional meetings in brief updates.
Week end in jail details two separate crashes near North Lawrence and surrounding roads. Elijah Taylor 19 of Kansas City fled the first scene and was jailed after a five block pursuit. Elvis Baird sustained minor injuries. Claude Estes of Eudora was charged with DUI open bottle and wrong side driving after a second collision. he pled guilty and received fines and jail time. Minor damage reported in three additional city crashes including Massachusetts Street and Eighth and Maine intersections. Beech declares 20 cent dividend payable Feb 13 to holders of record Feb 1.
In The Armed Service Harry Koerner S N United States Navy who returned November 22 from overseas is now visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Louie Koerner 750 North Third Street He was stationed in the Korean area for about five months Recruit Gerald L Hadi son of he and Mrs Gus P Baal Route 16 will be at Brooks Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Tex this week to graduate from medical_recruitment training completing eight weeks of training in medical subjects and moving to advanced study or hospital duty
At 1901 Vermont Street a small memorial service was held with Rev Lou LeRoy Crock officiating. The gathering followed private lodge side services and concluded with a grave at Memorial Park Oi Area N W.
A caravan of fifteen large trucks rolled north on Massachusetts Street Sunday at 4 PM, led by a police car and followed by an arm car and another vehicle. Each truck bore the ominous sign Poison Gas, creating a tense roadside sight.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower winds up his German stay with a meeting of the three high commissioners for western Germany to discuss Europe's defense and Germanys role. He plans to fly to Paris tomorrow then to Teeland after a communist demolition set for Wednesday.
A youth signing as Hany Floyd passed two counterfeit checks Saturday at a clothing store and Ken cafe 1403 Massachusetts. he gave a false address 1018 Twenty-First. Police handle the case. Harold Ghabpel jailed on a forged $10 note using Winford Thiry’s name. trial set for January 50.
William W. Stephenson of the National Shoe Manufacturers Association predicted today that shoe prices would rise 10 percent this spring. The comments came from Syracuse as part of a broader forecast on upcoming footwear costs.
A divorce suit was filed Saturday in district court by Marjorie Thompson against Ward Thompson.
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