Sweetheart aria to be performed by KU students
KU students rehearse Victor Herbert comic opera Sweethearts to be staged in Fraser Theater February 6 7 8 3 PM The cast of 18 the orchestra 25 and chorus 82 voices rehearse under Gerald Cardey Don Dixon and other faculty advisors with Tom Shay Clayton Krehbiel and G Criss Simpson guiding production Leaders include Jeanne Aldridge Barry McDaniel Martha Weed and a large student cast and staff preparing through finals week for the performance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Car Dey
The
Opere
Carney
Light Opera Guild
Don Dixon
University Players
Opera Guild
Tom Shay
Speech On Dramatics
Clayton Krehbiel
University High School
G. Criss Simpson
Jeanne Aldridge
Syliva
Barry McDaniel
Prince Franz
Martha Weed
Liane
Gwee Courtney
Mikel
Mary Lynn Lucas
Paula Bill Wilcox
Lieutenant Karl
M Ton Commons
Percival Slingoby
Rol Faris
Petrus van Tromp
Colin Campbell
Aristide Caniche
Mary Lou Lane
Jeannette
Joyce Rohrer
Clairette
Betty Hayward
Babette
Polly Qwen
Lisette
Marilyn Lind
Toinette
Joan Baur
Nanette
John Wesley
Captain Lawrent
Danny Orton
Bob Stewart
Tax proposal to shift corporate income tax timing
Washington action outlines Rep Milla plan to require corporations to pay in the first six months of a year all taxes due on the previous year's income. The idea aims to balance the federal budget by erasing a projected $5.1 billion deficit with an additional $400 million in fiscal 1947 and modest raises from other taxes.
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Washington
Milla
D.mills
Rafting House
Ways and Means Rommittes
Truman
Found Dead Near Farm After Wagon Tragedy
Walter Farnan 28, on leave from Winter General hospital Topeka, was found dead yesterday near Conception Junction Missouri. He lay beneath a farm wagon after an apparent accident involving a torpedo wagon. Nodaway county coroner Dr E Dean said an inquest would be held today as sheriff Earl Anderson investigated. The owner James Lynch said the two likely climbed onto the wagon without his knowledge and Farnan fell and was dragged.
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Conception Junction
Winter General Hospital
Topeka
Kan
Here
Walter Farnan
E. Dean
Nodaway County
Earl Anderson
James Lynch
George Frazier Health Update and Local Marriage Licenses
George Frazier who suffered a heart attack at home Monday night rested easier last night and remains in the same condition today. He operates the Lawrence Egg and Poultry company. A marriage license has been issued by the probate court to Delbert Lee Miller 21 Pomona and Donna Louise Hedges 21 Winfield.
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George Frazier
Mr. Frazier
Lawrence Egg and, Poultry Company
Probate Court
Delbert Lee Miller
Pomona
Donna Louise Hedges
Winfield
Car collision patient admitted for observation at Memorial Hospital
Robert Pierce of Linwood was admitted for X ray and observation after a head injury from a car crash near Linwood at 5 30 am. He and another Linwood man were en route to Kansas City when their car struck an embankment two miles from Linwood. Pierce was to be released later this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pierce
Pierce
Linwood
Kansas City
WREN to Air ISU-Kansas Game in Hoch Auditorium
Lawrence radio station WREN will broadcast the Iowa State Kansas basketball game from Hoch Auditorium at 10 15 oclock tomorrow night. Weather records show yesterday’s 72 degree January reading tied the area all time warm January mark for Hiawthorne. Posey notes 72 also occurred in January 1934 but no higher January temperature on record. A January 72-degree figure was later deemed erroneous. Posey cites a rare January snow ice storm with thunder as an unusual weather oddity.
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WREN
Iowa State-Kansas
Hoch Auditorium
Hiawnened
C. J. Posey
Esterday
Posey
Five Burn To Death In Wartime Housing Project Fire
Hatboro Pennsylvania January 25 five occupants of a wartime housing project home died in a fire. Mrs Claire Morrow 41 escaped briefly then perished returning to her home. The victims include Horace Morrow 39 and daughters Virginia 14 Patricia 1 Loreta 2. One son Abon Jack 21 serves in the navy in Florida. Officials investigate cause. coroner seeks fire marshal review due to the magnitude of the tragedy.
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Hatboro
Claire Morrow
Horace Morrow
Willow Grove Naval Air Station
Virinia
Patricia
Loreta
Bon
Jack
Navy
Florida
James
Montgomery County
Senate Approves Amendment for Equality of Rights
Washington Jan 25 The senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment to give women equality of rights with men by a 78 to 19 vote two thirds required for passage. The measure moves to the house and then to the states for ratification by three fourths.
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Washington
Senate
House
Regents To Study Bids On Pittsburg High School Project
State Board of Regents will review low bids for a Pittsburg high school building at a Friday meeting. Total bids opened recently reached 465 539 dollars, with 550 000 dollars appropriated for the project and site. The plan includes space for 250 students and a teacher training program. Leading bids include Huff Brothers for general construction at 373 000 dollars, Bachman Electric of Kansas City Kansas for electrical work at 33 965 dollars, and Work Grins Plumbing Co of Parsons for plumbing and heating at 58 000 dollars.
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Toreka
Pittsburg
State Board of Regents
Charles Marshall
Yeaterday
Marshall
Houss
Cone
Leacher
Marshall Aaid
General Construction
Huff, Brothers
Fort Scott
Bachman Electric
Kansas City
Kan
Workgrins Plumbing Co
Parsons
Perjury charge set in Topeka for Crozier
Clarence M Crozier of Newton faces a preliminary hearing February 7 before the state liquor control board of review on a perjury charge. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and posted $1,000 bond. The complaint alleges he falsely stated no interest in Patterson and Hune liquor stores while applying for a retail liquor license in Newton.
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Topeka
Clarence McKinley Crozier
Newton
State Liquor Control Board of Review
Court of
Crozier
Clay Carper
The
Control Board
Patterson and Hune
County Medical Service Totals 719 Recipients Last Month
The county provided medical service to 719 persons in the last month, representing 2 percent of total costs at $2 574.86. Secretary Mrs F G Jolly reports breakdown by category including 47 aged blind or dependent children 122 general relief clients 26 convalescent hospital patients and one medical service only case. Expenditures were physicians 17100 43 drug stores 554 hospitals 516 69 ambulance 814 administration 238 62 and the equalization fund Su
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F. G. Jolly
Convalescent Hospital
Mayberry enters Kansas gubernatorial race in GOP furor
Wil lard Mayberry, Elkhart Republican known for varied ventures from farming to publishing, formally entered the Kansas governor race. He has long public service ties including secretary to Alf Landon and state education and highway posts. Mayberry’s announcing comes as Harry W. Colmery enters the U S Senate race.
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Topeka
Kan
API
Willard Mayberry
Elkhart
Jack
Kansas
Mayberry
Harry W. Colmery
United States Senate
Morton County
Alfie Landon
Landon
State Board of Education
State Highway Commission
Edmond Okla
Marian Bolinger
Great Bend
Marilyn
Washburn University
Jocelyn
Emporia
Emporia State
Las
Great Bend High School
Plan to stress Formosa aid to save nationalist island
Tokyo sources say next week the joint chiefs of staff will press to back an American effort to defend Formosa from Chinese communists. MacArthur and top planners will discuss Formosa in briefings and private talks as they weigh keeping the island within U S reach to shield western Pacific defenses from potential red aggression.
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Tokyo
UPI
Formosa
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs
Truman
MacArthur
Pacific
Okinawa
Clark Field
Philippines
Lumberman Predicts a Banner Building Year
Kansas City January 25. Kermit W Ingram president of the Southwestern Lumbermen's association predicts a banner year for construction at the association's sixty second annual convention. About 3000 delegates from Missouri Arkansas Kansas and Oklahoma attend. He notes more homes and buildings started this month and expects the trend to continue through 1950 with emphasis on industrial and school projects while home building remains a major share.
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Kansas City
Kermit W. Ingram
Southwestern Lumbermen's Association
Ingram
Stillwater
Okla
Minsouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
May Not Enter Race In Ark City Governor Nomination
Arkansas City lawyer D Arthur Walker said he will likely seek the Republican nomination for governor unless another veteran ex serviceman candidate qualifies and runs. Ward L Worlein was fined ten dollars and costs in county court for passing another car at an intersection.
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Arkansas City
Kan
D. Arthur Walker
Ward L. Worlein
Costa
Deaths and Funerals Reported in Lawrence Area
Mrs Manry T Yeager 81 died today at Lawrence Memorial hospital living 30 West Thirteenth. Survived by daughter Annie Hale of Topeka son Albert Yeager of Durham sisters Ella Doering William LaCoas Ida Mazon and brothers I C Schimpff A J Schimpff. James Van Gosen died in Kansas City following a heart attack. survived by wife Elsie Wilson Van Gosen daughter Gladys son Clarence two grandchildren and siblings. Funeral plans to be announced. services for Van Gosen set for Thursday in Kansas City.
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Manry T. Yeager
West Thirteenth Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Annie Hale
Topeka
Albert Yeager
Durham
N. H
Ella Doering
Tennessee Street
William LaCoas
Kentucky Street
Ida Mazon
I. C. Schimpff
Florense
A. J. Schimpff
Burna
Cottonwood Falls
James van Gosen
Kansas City
Midwest Creamery
jElsie Wilson van Gosen
Gladys
Clarence
Charles van Gosen
Mary
Sixty Attend Blue Cross Meeting in Baldwin
About 60 people from Palmyra Marion and Willow Springs townships attended a Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurance meeting at the Baldwin Methodist church. The gathering outlined the program to boost rural Douglas County membership under the Farm Bureau drive, with future meetings planned in Baldwin and Lawrence areas to recruit lay representatives for the regional drive.
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Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Palmyra
Marion
Willow Springs
Methodist
Baldwin
Deal
Bette Quigley
Douglas County
County Farm Bureau
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Glennach
Eudora
Crystal Room
Eldridge
Lawrence City
Farm Bureau
Lawrence
Wakarusa
Grant
Kanwaka
Lecompton
Clinton
Charles C. Gissing in critical condition after stroke
Air Force veteran Charles C. Gissing, 68, a Royal Air Force officer and radar expert in World War II, remained in a coma after a stroke at his home. He was rushed to General Hospital with barely detectable pulse and no blood pressure, while his wife noted their recent emigration from Southampton, England.
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Lou Angeles
VPA
Royal Air Force
Althous
General Hospital
Charles C. Gissing
Gissing
Mra
Southampton
England
RAF
Lawrence Leads at Halftime in Dodge City Battle
Lawrence held a 19 to 17 lead over Pretty Prairie at halftime in a Dinngton county basketball game played this afternoon in Dodge City. Lions controlled the tempo with solid defense and efficient scoring in the opening two quarters.
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Dodge City
Lawrence
Pretty Prairie
Lions
Snow Over Kansas Sees Wide Temperature Swings
An all time January high of 70 gave way to a single digit morning low across Kansas. About a quarter inch of snow blanketed ground as a light fall persisted. Reports ranged from 76 at Anthony to 33 at Phillipsburg with Topeka hearing thunder as sleet and freezing rain began.
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Weather Bureau
Anthony
Chanute
Coffeyville
Lebo
Phillipsburg
Goodland
Topeka
Young Roosevelt Storm Center in Civil Rights Clash
Washington January 25. Frank D Roosevelt Jr became the storm center of an argument threatening to split civil rights backers in the house. Some colleagues accuse him of pursuing the New York governorship over the fate of FEPC legislation. Powell DN.Y. announced a petition to force a vote on FEPC to curb racial and religious job discrimination, seeking 218 signatures to move the measure from the house rules committee to a full vote.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
House
F.D.R
New York
Roosevelt
Powell DN
Fair Employment Practices Commission
FEPC
Powell
Sheep Killed by Train Near Thayer Kansas
Thayer Kansas January 25 rancher Ken George reports 38 of his 40 sheep killed when a Santa Fe Streamliner struck the flock at a grade crossing. The engine and cow catcher were damaged and the train waited for a relief crew from Chanute.
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Santa Fe
Thayer
Kan
Kenneth George
Hare
Chanute
Georns
Pan
In Memoriam Marlie V. Henderson Remembrance Notice
In loving memory of Marlie V. Henderson who departed this life January 25. She is sadly missed by her sister, brothers, niece and nephews with heartfelt memories and enduring love.
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Ainter
Marlie V. Henderson
Sistera
Market News Summary From York Wholesale Prices
Market notes from York list broad declines across staples. Wheat prices ease with winter moisture expectations. cattle and hog receipts mixed as traders adjust. Livestock show modest price firmness in some cattle and calf segments while poultry and butter markets display varied moves. Local quotes include bids and weighted averages for cow, calf, hog, and sheep categories with regional shifts noted.
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York
Commission House
Chicago
Livestock and Grain Market Reports from Kansas City and Wall Street
A compilation of Kansas City livestock and grain quotes with prices for No 2 white and yellow corn, oats, bran and shorts plus wheat futures and hay receipts. Also reports from Kansas City hay market on Jan 25 with alfalfa and prairie offerings and price ranges. The Day in Wall Street notes a volatile session with early losses trimming but remaining negative as broad indices slipped amid heavy trading.
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Kareas City
Kansas City
Ap-Hda
Fis
Wall Street
New York
No Change in Plans for Harry Darby Day Program
A sharp weather shift keeps plans intact for the Harry Darby day program in Kansas City tonight. The committee and events, including a fireworks display and a Memorial Hall band concert, proceed with brief speeches from Senator Darby Governor Frank Carlon and Mayor Clark Tucker. Additionally J L Constant of Lawrence becomes a Kansas area director for the Associated General Contractors of America at Topeka meeting. Dairy cattle in Paion noted at 2,000,000 per decade.
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Kansas City
Harry Darby
Memorial Hall
Darby
Frank Carlaon
Clark E. Tucker
Constant
J. L. Constant
Lawrence
Kansas
Associated General Contractors of America, Inc
Topeka
Market declines weigh on industrials in midweek session
Lawrence, Kansas readers report a sluggish midweek stock drift with many laggards among major names. Losers include U B Steel, Youngviews, Caterpillar Tractor, American Safety, General Electric, California outfit firms, and several others while Zenith shows slight gains. The list highlights broad weakness across sectors and mentions brief upticks in a few defense and tech names amid the overall downturn.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Montsaay
U. B. “Steel
Youneviews
Sect
Tener Motor
Roebuck
Cheybe Beare- Studebaker
Caterpillar Tractor
American Safety Resor
American Telephone
American Smelling
American Smelling, — Aled Chemiemhice Genera Electric
Fante
Minolta Li
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Winter General
Memorial Hospital
Anna Hunn
Tonganoxie
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Ben Fowler
East Fourteenth Street
Patricia Reeves
Sunflower
Ed Jones
Route 6
Anna Torneaion
Shirley Johnson
Amelia Sprague
Crescent Road
James Tudhope
Anna Atkinson
Gertrude Mattox
McLouth
Allen Harvey
Blaze Roar
Regents
Newton Man
Willard Ma
Mary T. Yeager
Baldwin Church
Air Force
George Noland Insurance Agency
Mace
Young Roosevelt
Penfield Jones
S. E. Owens
Memoriam
Kanaae
Apringa
Leghorn
Youne Reese
Fauabs
Ibs
Serdonen
Tunieona
Per Doren
Banks
Minnesota-North Dakota
Dan
Wyestrain
Aterra
Kanasa City
Beth Steel
Geo Elec
Geo Motors Kennecott
Montgom
Penner
Sean
Caltitan
U.S
Scott
TN. H
Mapas
Bremer Insurance
Call Your Agez
Ere Eed
Orphaus
Cisesen Biart
Gyudirnaby Cell Buyunasy Corleys
T. Murl Beal Accounting and Tax Service
New Lawrence National Bank
Kirbys Cafe
Mass
Vern
Onesta
Downs Travel Service
Massach
Agenta For
Berry, Am
Exp
Cook's Tours Steamship Reservations
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Hy. Law. Ar
WWLF
Uy Ram
Bes Berar
Overland Greyhound Lines
Southwestern Greyhound Lines
Continental Trailways
Heati
Rhodes
Vermont
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