02 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1951
Page
1
Tokyo dispatch reports North Korea and allied forces making bold claims as armistice talks loom. A North Korean radio broadcast asserts victory in a long running conflict while urging continued combat actions. The message emphasizes a UN ceasefire proposal and ongoing hostilities despite global hopes for peace.
The Kansas tributaries along the Missouri and Osage river systems rose above banks with reports of new farm land inundation and higher water levels. Ottawa saw the Des Cygnes rise within its banks while overflowing reaches continued. Temperatures forecast show warm trends with nights near the 88 4 degree mark and exclamations about daily delivery service for the Journal-World during summer vacations.
Washington July 2 The Library of Congress announced a 13 year search has ended a method to preserve the constitution and the declaration of independence. The five pages of the constitution and one page declaration will be sealed in bronze and glass cases filled with helium. A new process from the National Bureau of Standards aims to halt gradual decay and recover legibility of faded text. Librarian Verner W Clapp noted wartime haste worsened early damage and that efforts to save these papers have continued since President Monroe era.
Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryam ordered seven top communists to begin serving prison terms and issued bench warrants for four who failed to surrender. Ten already sentenced, including Henry Winston and Gus Hall, faced five year terms for advocating violent overthrow of the U.S. government. Thompson received a three year term for his war record. bail for the four men was set at $20,000 each and could be forfeited if they did not appear by tomorrow morning.
Ragland a 39 year old man of 1301 New Jersey was charged by local authorities with the criminal assault of an eight year old girl. He was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Fred after a complaint was filed and taken to county court. Ragland may waive a preliminary hearing or request one, with dates to be set by the County Attorney Milton Allen.
In Sunflower, officials including an in charge engineer from the rehabilitation office opened an inquiry to determine if a wiring fault was caused by accident or intent. The probe aims to identify the responsible party and assess the extent of the damage to the camp facilities.
Tehran reports Premier Mossadegh told U S Ambassador Grady Iran would grant Abadan a holiday if Anglo Iranian Oil Co paid for any oil loaded onto tanks. He seeks nationalization with no concessions that block overt policy. Production at Abadan is limited, with 20 days of output before shutdown as Britain threatens to pull skilled staff.
Farmers delayed harvest due to excessive field moisture. Tests show moisture levels reaching high percentages, delaying cutting as growers await drier conditions. Local testing camp reports moisture content readings and ongoing checks on grain readiness.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe State Roads near Florence south of Jane, with garbled details about water, bids, and prices. Readable items mention locations such as Florence and Wintiel Sorld, but many words are incomplete or unclear.
In Topeka forecasts river at Bowersock dam had not exceeded 18 feet in 12 days. Three 3,000 gallon underground tanks near McCall service station on Highway 40 broke, spilling highly inflammable gasoline that soaked backwater, flooding one third of the North Lawrence area. Kaw river stood at 20.9 feet by 5 PM, with control HQ in Chamber of Commerce closed.
Associated Press report from Washington cites Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnston before the Senate Finance Committee. He argues a Korea cease fire would not reduce the need for a seven to seven point two billion dollar tax bill and a one billion dollar per week mobilization to bolster allied defense despite a three billion dollar year surplus. Senator Taft questions the justification of a large tax boost amid the surplus.
Fragmentary report points to a major disaster with references to investigators, Chicago, and flight controls. The text shows broken quotes and illegible lines about passengers, officials, and ongoing coverage, leaving the exact event unclear but suggesting a violent incident and ongoing reporting.
Dr. John H. Nelson, dean of KU graduate school since 1946, was named acting chancellor by the Kansas Board of Regents. He succeeds Deane W. Malott, whose term ends September 1, and will serve until the new chancellor takes office. Nelson has long been a KU professor of English and a vice president, with World War II service and advisory roles in graduate education.
A historical item notes flood looting in Ulependence with unclear date of July and events described in terse OCR. Names and places are fragmentary, but the entry records disruption and pursuit following a flood.
Dr. Franklin David Murphy, 35, dean of the Kansas City medical center, was named chancellor of the University of Kansas to succeed Deane W. Malott. John Nelson will serve as acting chancellor until September 1 when Murphy takes over. Starting September, the chancellor and Kansas State College president salaries rise from 13,500 to 15,000 annually.
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