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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1946
Page
2
A humorous comparison links infant dressing woes to calf roping at the Lawrence Police W.F.W. Rodeo held at Haskell Stadium on July 4. The piece explains the two struggles in calf roping, roper against calf and against rivals, noting speed and precision in tying the calf.
Lawrence notices warn county residents to settle personal property taxes promptly as a delinquent list will be sent to the sheriff for collection. Local summer swim classes remain open for intermediate and advanced pupils at Jayhawk Plange with a doctor’s permit and parental consent. A radio program discusses OPA drift effects across cities tonight. Bread returns to Kansas City bakeries after a strike ending. The Lawrence Free Public Library observes July 4 with summer hours in effect and reduced morning services.
Office workers and officials of the local Rent and Price Control Administration remain on duty awaiting district orders on whether to close or await new legislation. George Wetzel notes the office has no power to control prices and staff will work until directed otherwise. Elsie Armstrong reports few inquiries about rents and says staff stay on the job until further notice.
Fragmentary note on coin clipping in medieval England mentions halves cut from coins to share value. No clear names or dates.
Minute interviews with several Lawrence housewives reveal mixed views on the end of the Office of Price Administration. While some fear price hikes and rent impacts, others expect easier distribution and adjusted costs as markets adjust without federal controls.
John Anglin, a young Negro tenor, receives high praise from critics after a Hoch Auditorium recital. The performance kicks off the summer session’s University Concert Course, featuring Negro Spirituals, with $1.00 tickets available at the School of Fine Arts and at the box office the eve of the concert.
Four marriage licenses were issued by the Douglas County probate judge's office. Documents recorded names including Zilliox and other couples, with licenses granted to parties listed in the public filing.
The fourth atomic bomb test produced a 35 000 foot mushroom cloud and limited radioactivity. Ships including the Nevada suffered heat damage while others like the Gilliam Carlisle and Lamson were sunk or damaged. Admiral Blandy described impressions of lighter yield than Nagasaki.
Funeral services for Joseph Walter Moore 76 of Lecompton will be held at United Brethren church in Lecompton at 2 p m Wednesday. The Rev John Jackson will officiate with burial in Lecompton cemetery. He is survived by sisters Cora Scott and Mrs Nettie Litt and brothers W D Moore of Leorton and Frank Moore and Moore of Topeka.
Walter Moore aged 76 of Lecompton died from injuries after an automobile crash five miles northeast of Big Springs at 6 30 last night. His car struck a stump and tree. he died before officers arrived. Brother Fred Moore was a passenger with no injuries. Moore was taken to Rumsey funeral home.
About 200000 workers walked out in Trieste and surrounding areas protesting rioting that killed one Italian dock worker and injured about 30 including nine allied troops. Allied officers suffered severe injuries when a jeep was hit by a grenade as crowds clashed with police.
Subsidy payments on milk and butterfat for April May and June are issued today based on sales records at the ACA office. Milk subsidies 60 cents per hundredweight for April and 45 cents for May and June. butterfat subsidies 17 cents per pound for April and 18 cents for May and June.
New York notes show stocks led by industrials with rails advancing as traders digest OPA changes and market tone turns active. In Kansas City, cattle and calves trade unevenly with futures and fed cattle limited, prices for slaughter yearlings and steers fluctuating amid a strong beef market.
The House banking committee plans a 20 day stop gap to revive the defunct OPA while new broad legislation is drafted. Senate leaders fear a price control holiday of two to three weeks could derail efforts as anti OPA filibusters loom. Public reaction to President Truman's radio appeal floods congress with telegrams and mail, potentially shifting the balance.
The Kansas University staff expansion includes Cornell trained Argersinger who worked on wartime atomic research, Max Dresden joining the physics department after Michigan tenure, J. M. Porterfield as an instructor in general physics, Martha Franklin named in women's physical education, and other faculty changes across science and physical education.
Salina Kansas July 1 UPI Donnie Dee 11 month old son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd M Rupe of Salina was fatally injured in an automobile truck collision near Bennington Friday night.
A divorce was granted in the Beers divorce action to Rose Bell Beers against Thomas M. Beers in Douglas County District Court last Saturday morning by Judge Hugh Means.
Kansas City AP USDA notes cattle prices firm to higher with feeders and calves rising and hogs steady. Grain futures show modest gains in wheat corn oats and milo while hay and fresh produce markets reflect varied demand and regional receipts.
Graig Wheat 1.90 yellow corn 1.82 oats 0.75 butterfat No 158 No 255 poultry hens 22 springs 20 stags old roosters 13 white ducks 15 colored ducks 10 geese 15 eggs 30.
The New York stock market today showed slow gains amid post OA decline. Notable transfers included Labor J Eli and Steel, with General Motors and AMD in the spotlight. Prominent names such as Chrysler, U S Steel, Montgomery Ward, American Can, Allied Chemical, Anaconda, Kennecott, and Wilson & Co. attracted attention on a day of mixed activity.
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