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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1949
Page
10
A British airlift aircraft crashed during the Berlin airlift mission, resulting in the loss of twenty four evacuees and crew. Investigations focus on the crash site and rescue operations continue as officials assess casualties and safety measures.
The article paints camellia growing as a major Southern pastime, detailing the hobby’s social bonds, economic range, and regional shows. It notes the flowers’ popularity, prices for grafts and bushes, and the community spirit that surrounds the hobby with locals and visitors alike.
San Francisco reports that cattle killed during storms on western plains yield meat unfit for human consumption if not bled immediately after slaughter. Carcasses from winter ranges may be salvaged for fats, while hides crack from freezing. Also covers university cheating rumors at Kansas, a Berlin airlift crash killing seven, and honors for Thomas Rayse Wilson with an industrial development plan in Coffeyville.
Evacuees were evacuated by the German welfare authorities and the military government. The evacuees fly from Berlin in cargo planes which otherwise would return empty.
Frank T. Stockton of Lawrence becomes chairman of the Kansan State Chamber of Commerce Industrial Council with Leland S. Hobson of Manhattan as vice chairman. Warren F. Blazier of Wichita steps down from the chairmanship but remains active. Hudson of Kansas State College joins as industrial engineer and expert in state development.
An officer from Fort Riley and a woman companion were injured early Sunday when their car struck a concrete bridge railing on Highways 34 and 40, about a mile and a half south of Tonganoxie. Captain Lee Wayman and Miss Mary Rose Robertson were taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and later moved to Fort Riley. Robertson suffered a dislocated hip and lacerations. Wayman endured skin and scalp lacerations, a cut knee, and a sprained ankle.
The Kansas Employment Service reports more jobless claims filed last week than the prior week, tied to severe weather curtailing outdoor work. Hiring remains steady with 44 people finding jobs since year start, including 23 men and 21 women, while 13 new openings were listed at week’s end.
London reports Princess Elizabeth, 22, heiress to the throne, contracted measles at Sandringham in Norfolk with her infant son Prince Charles and other royals nearby. Buckingham Palace announced the illness is progressing normally, with Dr J B Ansell attending. The prince and Princess Margaret joined King George and Queen Mary at Sandringham on January 5 after two days of illness.
Governor Roy J. Turner replies to reports he is a cabinet contender. He states that if offered a post, Oklahoma’s welfare and best interests will receive first consideration, citing education policy and Mary Washington as context.
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