27 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1951
Page
1
President Truman ordered an immediate price and wage freeze aimed at curbing inflation. Officials say enforcement relies on the OPS and NP A with support from federal agencies. Protests arose from labor and farm groups, while some businessmen accepted the measure as a temporary curb.
Washington notes exemptions in the price freezing order by the Economic Stabilization Agency. Exemptions include real property rates, professional services, press materials, newspaper advertising, insurance, commodity margins, carrier rates, sale of used personal effects, home produced commodities, and raw agricultural goods. The agricultural list covers live animals to whale oil while commercial exceptions span stocks bonds stamps coins and native handicrafts.
Baker University at Baldwin will launch an intensive drive to raise 150000 matching a 100000 grant from the Kresge Foundation of Detroit to fund an auditorium for at least 1000 seats in memory of Dr. Merton S. Rice. Alumni and donors on the solicitation list are urged to give 500 or more as the yearlong deadline begins.
An advertisement lists Food Center and New Six Corners offering dining options with strong service mentions. It invites private dining or casual meals and provides a contact number 733 K 22 for inquiries.
Washington lawmakers pressed for price and wage controls amid wartime strain. Opponents warn controls destroy value, threaten savings and defense costs, while some argue action was six months late. Some Republicans urge limited, temporary measures with balanced budgets.
Washington reports the house armed services committee may extend the draft to some World War II veterans and men aged 19 to 26 who have married since Korea. Chairman Vinson noted inequities in deferments for those with short service versus longer nondeployments. The panel, wary of drafting 18-year-olds now, urged the defense department to propose revisions and tighten deferment rules.
The estate of about 65 000 left by 93 year old pioneer Mrs Louise Wiedemann is divided into eleven major shares. A 1611 Massachusetts home goes to companion Lola Duncan. Eight percent shares go to nine named individuals and the Plymouth Congregational Church. Four equal shares totaling around 6 000 go to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the Endowment Association funds. Principal assets include the Ninth and Massachusetts building housing Stowits Rexall. Executor is Lawrence National Bank with C C Stewart and Olin Petefish attorneys. Mrs Wiedemann, born in France in 1851, moved to Lawrence at age nine and lived there 90 years.
South Korean sailors landed at Inchon at dawn and raided the port for four hours while allied tanks reached near Seoul. The Eighth Army and allied forces recaptured Suwon and Kumyangyang as a northern advance pressed toward the capital. Front-line reports describe light resistance and ongoing patrols along the central front near Yongwol and Pyongchang.
Kansas endures its coldest spell of the season with readings dropping to 10 degrees below zero in parts of the state. Western towns seen drastic swings from near 80 degrees to frigid temperatures as snow flurries scattered the region to mid winter highs in the 60s and 70s elsewhere. In Washington the defense department listed 38 casualties in Korea, including seven killed in action and 12 wounded, as the weather outlook forecast partly cloudy skies and continued cold through Sunday.
Governor Edward F. Arn will begin a series of talks broadcast to Kan a 1926 era audience via a network of stations. The radio chats promise direct government updates and address state issues in a format linking Pearle to Arn’s public messaging.
Washington reports the internal revenue bureau data show July to December 1950 federal tax collections totaling 18 793 billion dollars, an increase over the same span a year earlier. The report appears in late-night summaries amid broader economic figures.
Baker University second semester enrollment surpassed 500, announced by Dean Benjamin A. Gesener. Many new students arrive by January 30, uncertain total. seventeen graduates reduced net numbers, with some enlisting in military service. Sunday dinners served 11 a.m. to seven p.m. at 23rd and La.
A fragmentary report notes IRE arriving at West Point with family members in the welcoming party. The scene includes a grandson and wife among those greeting him as photos were taken.
Members of the Citizens Committee for the Support of Good Government will likely receive 25 cent membership cards as the executive committee meets to promote the city manager form in Lawrence. The group aims broad public contact, endorses qualified candidates for five city commission posts, and plans a public meeting after citizen outreach. Warren Decker presided with 14 of 16 present. next meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 in Chamber of Commerce offices.
Miss Mary Lou Edwards of Manhattan, one of three Kansas students who toured Europe last summer and fall, will speak at the Black Jack community hall Wednesday at 8 PM. The free program is sponsored by the Jolly Juniors 4-H club and the Live and Learn home demonstration unit. Attendees are asked to bring a pie. coffee and cocoa will be provided.
Chancellor Malott of the University of Kansas will become president of Cornell University on July 1. The Kansas native and KU chancellor, chosen unanimously by Cornell’s board, will head the Ithaca institution after resigning from KU to accept the post. He has held KU since 1939 and will receive a substantial salary increase at Cornell.
Chancellor Deane W. Malott of the University of Kansas announces he and Mrs. Malott will resign in July after 12 busy years at KU. He accepts the presidency role at Cornell University, calling it an honor with grave responsibilities and a challenge for educational leadership.
Strong gains in New York stocks on January 27 followed a government price freeze order. Shares rose about $2, with many up a few cents to over a dollar. First hour trading was the fastest of the week and total volume for the session reached about 1,500,000 shares, up from 1,240,000 last week. Wall Street viewed the Washington order as bullish.
Kind words can alter a career. Deane Malott, KU grad, accepted the presidency at Cornell after a chance nod from John Montgomery, Miami Beach publisher and KU alumnus. McCain, another KU grad, became Kansas State president through Fort Collins ties and Sportsman-like backing among Kansas alumni.
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