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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
2
President Truman said he does not consider it necessary to order steel allocations for the armed forces. He urged voluntary cooperation to align steel mill products with military needs and said compulsory measures would come only if required, with oversight by Secretary Forrestal.
San Francisco dispatch notes Warren resumes duties as governor after trip to New York. He compares campaign to 1940s battles, cites Dewey as past and future Republican standard bearer. Warren dodges question on Eleanor Roosevelt as potential Democratic vice presidential nominee.
Bassfield Mississippi reports a two day grasshopper invasion devastating corn and surrounding farms. Farmers fight back with white arsenic and sawdust. a Memphis spray option at 1.70 an acre was considered but many reject the cost. Ten locals already damaged. new outbreaks seen within seven miles.
The Rev J K Young former pastor of the Evangelical Church in Topeka died Tuesday in Topeka Funeral services set for 2 pm Friday at Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church. Augustus R Kellog 70 of Kansas City a sister’s husband died Tuesday in a Kansas City hospital Funeral services for Bob Allen 18 killed in a motorcycle crash near Emporia 2:50 pm tomorrow in Emporia Surviving relatives include brother Dean Allen 1029 Delaware Street Transport due Tuesday
New York on July 1 The army transport Carroll Victory arrives Tuesday with the remains of American war dead the first to be returned from Italian battlefields of World War II Most of the 4900 servicemen originally were buried in Nettuno US military cemetery A meeting tomorrow evening in Delaware County Court House at 7 30 to discuss retirement for public officials
Meriden New Hampshire July 10 A New Hampshire Democratic national committeeman says he is convinced General Dwight D Eisenhower would accept the presidential nomination if President Truman steps aside Carlson said he urged national committee members in all states to persuade the President to withdraw He discussed with Eisenhower last week but would not press him to answer He added he is convinced Eisenhower would accept the bid Carlson declined an invitation to help Henry Wallace back a third party He previously assisted Wallace when he was secretary of commerce
P car toner KR M Wumphrey said T Lewis, 50, Syracuse Kan, was found dead early today in his burning motor car near Cay Goodman. The body was dragged from the blaze by attendants of a nearby filling station. The coroner theorized Lewis may have started sleeping after lighting a cigarette. His wife Mrs Irene Lewan in Ottawa was believed to be accompanying him on a route from Arkansas to Kansas.
Lawrence Journal-World prints a complete season schedule for Kansas University Haskell Lawrence High and Junior High football teams with plans and reference convenience noted. July heat reaches 92 degrees by 2 PM and 65 degree low at 5 AM. Western Amateur golf first round sees Lawrence Glosser of Oklahoma City defeat Albert Upsher Kansas City 4 and 3 after an even 9 holes.
The report from the economics department notes a 3 percent rise in net income for midstate farms over 1935, with a broader price index increase signaling improved farm profitability. The analysis highlights gains in per bushel returns and overall farm status as the year progresses.
Garden City Ki wanians mobilize to defend census efforts as Finney County assessors report a population drop from 1911 figures to exactly 8,000. County Clerk Luster Harp announced Monday that Garden’s population fell by 274, amid disputes over who should conduct the census in the boomtown.
The Kiwanians announced plans for a complete house to house canvass to obtain an accurate population tally. The public affairs committee is working on details for a nationwide tour canvass by 70 members amid a growing town population. Real estate boom noted along the future Southern Siberian Railway as Barnaul reports many village settlements. A small city on the right bank of the Chumish River has emerged.
The report covers July market actions in New York and Chicago futures for wheat corn and oats with small gains and steady trade. It notes mixed hogs cattle and sheep activity in Kansas City and fluctuating livestock receipts and prices. Potatoes in Chicago show slight weakness despite steady demand and regional price ranges for assorted varieties.
New York July 1 stock trading showed rising demand for some issues while the broader market drifted. Gains were modest across rails and industrials with overall moderate volume around 800,000 shares. Commodities list includes butter and white ducks with varied prices. energy and chemical stocks such as Union Oil of California and Chesapeake & Ohio noted fluctuations.
Washington says the Veterans Administration will not fund dancing photography bartending and other avocational courses for G I training. It will continue subsistence for those already enrolled but will authorize no new enrollments in avocational or recreational courses. Flight training remains approved while glider and amusement flying courses are dropped. Instructions align with the 1948 appropriation act prohibiting funds for courses started after June 30 1948 that are avocational or recreational.
Over 200 Lawrence children enroll in a six week program organized by the Douglas County chapter American Red Cross and the Lawrence Recreation Commission. Beginners and advanced swimmers train at the Jayhawk Plunge with Mrs. Shirley Murphy directing, assisted by Mrs. Emma Estrada and student helpers Betty Lou Watson and Shirley Kanehl. Classes meet twice weekly for 45 minutes and reports have been mailed for first attendance next week. Junior and senior life saving courses to begin later after passing preliminary tests.
Lawrence Kansas Thursday ill tidbits note thanks for letters and cards received during illness in California. She invites friends to meet at her home Route 6.
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