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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1947

Page

2

Ballot Box to Decide Reorganization Laws, Says Malone

Malone urged action at Alma and Hills Rural Schools meeting opposing constitutional convention. He warned that Senator Alfred H. of Hays favored calling a constitutional convention to rewrite laws, while Harkness backed the education reorganization. He argued farmers rely on Kansas courts for protection under the current constitution.

State Supreme Senate Education Committee Malone Kansas

Combines Rush to Aid Kansas Wheat Harvest

Washington reports grain harvest machinery rushing to Kansas as the state faces a critical shortage of combines. Representative Hope cites rapid ripening across the state and delays from floods, noting 1,100 Canadian units moving under wartime reciprocity to assist U S farmers, with transport bottlenecks likely to leave grain stored in fields.

Washington Hope R.kan House Agriculture Committee Kansas Agriculture Department Colorado Nebraska North Dakota South da Minnesota Montana Texas Canada Department United States U.S

Cab Co Suspends Service Amid Driver Insurance Issue

The XGI cab company temporarily suspends operation after notification. Keystone Insurance was the only company in Lawrence covering Negro drivers, impacting fleet usage. Since January 15, 1941, two cars a 1941 Pontiac and a 1941 Chevrolet operated as the firm opened service in Lawrence.

XGI Bitisiuceh Ens Salty Company George Jackson Keystone Company Lawrence Pontiac Chevrolet

Twilight Band Concert Tonight at Wood

Besoes Lawrence summer band will give a twilight concert at Wood wntontaht starting at 7 45 this evening. The event precedes the Fourth of July celebration and will feature the regular program with Hobbs noting Friday's concert at pak Park is canceled. Memorial stadium hosts the community Fourth of July event.

Lawrence Woodwntontaht Hobbs Iger

Asana Election State 8 Ee Tregion

Vague OCR fragment mentions election state region and post numbers with unclear terms. Not enough readable facts to identify persons or organizations.

Asana Ee Tregion Vial Freq

City Weed Notice Warns Yard Owners to Cut Lawns

City Council to have weeds cleared on portions of land deemed necessary and costs assessed against the properties. If not cut within ten days, action will be taken per No. 17. Harold C. Fisher, City Clerk.

Lawrence Deally Journal-World Harold C. Fisher

City Considers Ban on Private Fireworks Use

Police Chief C A Bliesner said the department may urge the city council to ban private handling of fireworks in future years. He blamed current ordinances permitting July 1 to July 5 sales and use and cited nightly disturbances by youths from ages 15 to 19. Patrols struggled to police the town and curb fireworks disruption, with blame he placed on permissive parenting.

C. A. Bliesner Ane Bliesner Henda Hutchinson Kan Walter Dunn Kansas Highway Patrol Hugh Edwandas Reno County Dunn

Two Women Killed. Husband of One Suspected

In Boston area early today, a Brookline nurse and a Dorchester mother were stabbed to death within a half mile of each other. Police report the husband of one victim was taken into custody, charged with suspicion of murder.

Boston Brookline Dorchester Robert Bowes Bowes Helen Kimineki Hollis C. Tupper Tupper Kiminski North Brookfield Charles Tupper Bowen

Three Geologists and Chemist Added to State Survey Staff

Three new staff members join the State Geological Survey: geologists Miss Laura Lu Tolsted and Howard OConnor and chemist Mrs Marjorie Utter. Tolsted, from Midland Texas, will aid Mina Swineford with a summer booklet on Kansas rocks and minerals. OConnor of Kansas City will study ground water and industrial minerals in Chase and Lyon counties. Utter of Lawrence recently earned a BA in chemistry from the University of Kansas in 1946. her husband Oscar Utter is a senior in business at KU.

Laura Lu Tolsted Howard O'Connor Marjorie Utter State Geological Survey Miss Tolsted Midland Texas Gulf Oil Company Mina Ada Swineford Kansas O'Connor Kansas City Kansas State Agricultural College Chase Lyon Utter Lawrence Marjorie Gardner University of Kansas Oscar Utter School of Business University

Bank Calls Issued For June 30 Bank Conditions

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks at the close of business June 30. The Federal Reserve Board also issued a call for state banks and trust companies to report their condition at that date.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency Monederal Reserve Board Wmsterian Ite Gad Toosks Ces

Faith Is Rewarded for Guthrie Charity Hospital Gift

Guthrie Oklahoma July 2 a 300 000 gift from east donors to Benedictine Sisters funds a new 125 bed charity hospital. Bishop Eugene J McGuinness announced the donation from the Price Foundation of Greenwich Conn. Mother Superior Rita thanked donors and prayers are offered daily. A contract is let for the hospital, base cost over 8500000 with the skeleton building already started. A two month drive to finish the rest will begin.

Guthrie Okla Friends of Mankind East Gauthrye Cift Bishon Eugene J. McGuinness Oklshoma City Tulsa McGuinness Price Foundation Greenwich Conn Rita Rishon McGuinness

Deaths and Funerals in Local Notices

Mrs. Lillie Hughes, 87, died at a caregiver home in Eudora after living at 221 Illinois Street for 27 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mrs. A. A. Kazmaier, 67, of Wellsville, died Monday after months of illness. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at Coffin chapel Wellsville. burial in Walnut Grove cemetery. She leaves her husband and three children including C E Graves and J T Barnard. nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Lillie Hughes Illinois Street Eudora Sarah Stone A. A. Karmaier Wellsville Sevral Coffin Chapel Martin Torrence Methodist Church Walnut Grove Kazmaier C. E. Graves Tacoma Wash J. T. Barnard John Kazmaier Fadora

Markets at a Glance From New York to Kansas City

Market report notes mixed activity with grains up on corn futures while wheat and oats ease. Livestock shows slower demand with fewer cattle and steady to lower prices. beef and veal receipts steady, sheep and lambs active though higher feed costs weigh on buyers.

Kansas Kanes Harty Bulie Rowe Woomeet Fond Choice Ventere Tan Tb Pydeag Texas

Livestock and grain prices in Kansas City area listing

Estimated livestock receipts for tomorrow show cattle calves hogs and sheep with varied pricing. Kansas City cash grain reports list wheat corn oats and barley with bid prices and futures trading notes.

Kansas City

Alfalfa steady as heavy hay remains hard to move in market

Chicago potato market shows arrivals 147 with moderate U S supplies and slightly weaker demand. Prices listed for Long Whites Bliss, Fontines and Washington Red Warbes sauce. Eggs, butter, poultry and other produce quoted with varying weights and prices across regions.

Chicago USDA U. S California Bliss Washington Kansas City St. Ib

Wall Street gains and high oils lift market on Tuesday

The New York stock market rose with oils and industrials hitting year highs, aided by reinvestment demand and short covering. Volume climbed to about 1.2 million shares as gains extended into the early afternoon before cooling. leading issues supported by Santa Fe, Southern Railway, Union Pacific, and American Can, while International Harvester and Douglas Aircraft faced declines amid mixed earnings and external factors.

Wall Street New York Steck Phillips VeniVeum Ohio Standant Oil N. Jr Standard Oil Cal Nickie Piste Pepsi-Cola United Fruit Santa Fe Southern Railway Union Pacific du Fons Owens-Hiinels Warne U.S Rubber American Water Works International Harvester American Limelling Union Carbide Douglas Aircraft Montgomery Ward Woolworth and Chrystier

June County Taxes Raised to 75 228 66 in Total

June collections added 75 228 66 to the county tax fund bringing the running total since December 1946 to 1 066 486 64. The shortfall to bills sent stands at 75 544 46 with 10 percent interest on unpaid taxes. Delinquent personal property must be paid by August 14 before sheriff transfer.

Roy Flory Flory Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Rolls

Lawrence Weather Readings And Local Government Notices

The Kaw river reading at the mill dam reached 12.4 feet this afternoon. State civil service exams for elementary and secondary school supervisors will be offered soon by the state department, with applications due by July. Rent control filings require certified leases to be sent to Topeka within 15 days of active date. County records show 704 driver license and 109 chauffeur license applications filed. Worden near Lawrence recorded 7.65 inches of rain in June, above normal, with rain on 20 of 30 days.

Ofice State Superintendent of Public Instruction Margaret Huriey Department of Civil Service Topeka Lawrence Rent Control Office Quincy Street Worden Walter Schwarz Cooperative Observer Schwarz al Rts

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