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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1949

Page

2

Still a Puzzle about Justice in Trials Across Nations

The piece contrasts Soviet old Bolsheviks who confessed under duress with Western trials in New York where Communist leaders faced conspiracy charges. It notes judges freeing some defendants on bond, while Judith Leveau is convicted, and argues the U S system should uphold innocent until proven guilty to avoid slipping toward Soviet notions of justice.

Washington Kari Radik Moscow Radek Bolshevicks Casinat Daneph Ssa Strug Eta New York Communist Party Judith Leve Russia Sale Aia Rua Justo Miss Coplon Nat Daya

Grand River Valley Plan Introduced in the House

A Grand Neosho river valley plan was introduced in the House as part of control authorization. It contemplates four dam and harbor projects at an estimated total of 36,220,000 dollars. The bill, prepared by the Public Works Rivers and Harbors Committee, lists key estimates for Strawn, Grove, Marion, and Cedar Point shown for the Grand Neosho and its tributaries flowing through Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas.

Washington Marion Cedar Point Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Arkansas

Bright Fourth plans evoke city council, scouts in Lawrence

In Lawrence, a bi monthly council session faces a July conflict. Fourth of July events include Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and 4 H club members preparing flag ceremonies tonight at the stadium. They will meet at 7 30 in the stadium north section for additional preparations.

Boy Scouts Girl Scouts

Heat and cooling trend mix as Midwest awaits relief

Chicago reports lingering heat with no respite on the horizon as a broad cool air mass edges toward the upper Midwest from Canada. Minot, North Dakota, posted 72 degrees while Pierre, South Dakota, hit 110, one degree above Yuma's 109. Chicago's high reached 102.4, a record for the date, with forecasts suggesting another near peak.

Chicago Atmost Upper Midwest Canada Michigan Montana Minot N. D Pierre Yuma Arizona

No relief in sight on Independence Day heat in Kansas

Kansas City reports continued extreme heat with forecasts from 95 to 100 degrees and nightly lows in the 70s. Past records show scorchers on July 4 1934 in Emporia and July 1 1936 highs of 110 in Topeka and 108 in Kansas City.

Kansas City Kansas Emporia Topeka Goodland Salina

British Foreign Office Blames Tito Over Trieste Currency

London officials accused Marshal Tito's government of infringing the Italian peace treaty by using Yugoslav currency in Trieste. The Foreign Office spokesperson said the treaty provides Italian lira as the sole legal tender in Trieste until a separate currency is established for the free territory.

London Foreign Office Marshal Tito Trieste

Two Killed as Bus Collides with Milk Truck Near Smithfield

In Johnston County North Carolina on July 4 a milk truck and a passenger bus collided between Smithfield and Newton Grove. The milk truck driver died and the bus driver perished when the bus burned after the crash. About 12 passengers were aboard and four were treated at Johnston Memorial Hospital. A farmer helped by breaking bus windows and aiding injured passengers before emergency crews arrived. The bus was reportedly Atlantic Greyhound lines.

Smithfield N. C Sherif Hales Newton Grove Hales Johnston County Memorial Hospital

Hatcher Goes Home After Hospital Stay

Kenneth Hatcher of Route 3 returned home yesterday from Lawrence Memorial hospital where he had been since June 11 after a car accident. He was caught between his car and a second vehicle pulled from a ditch on Highway 40 near Reno. his right leg was amputated. Mark Matthews of Tonganoxie, driver of the car that caused the crash, received a one year jail sentence in Leavenworth court for driving under the influence and reckless driving.

Kenneth Hatcher Route 3 Lawrence Memorial Hospital Hatcher Highway 40 Reno Mark Matthews Tonganoxie Leavenworth

DIES IN NEBRASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES AUTHORITY LEADER

Dr. Carl Dean Thompson 79 a Lincoln resident and founder of the Public Ownership League of America died last night after coming to Lincoln to live with sister Mrs. Jessie Winchester. He formerly served in church and held several public offices. He edited Public Ownership of Public Utilities and was a longtime authority on public ownership of utilities.

Lincoln, Neb Carl Dean Thompson Lincoln Jessie Winchester Public Ownership League of America Public Ownership of Thompson

Local tragedy near Chanute yields injuries and a fatality

A Wichita incident left Ruth Palmer, 54, dead and H E Gilbert, 49, seriously injured when a blowout occurred near Chanute. Reported witnesses say the accident happened yesterday, prompting hospital spokesmen to note Gilbert’s grave condition.

Wichita Kan Falewiog Ruth Palmer H. E. Gilbert Chanute

Milk strike looms as talks fail between producers and dairies

Residents in Hays and surrounding areas face a milk strike starting Saturday after fal negotiations between Midwest Milk Producers association and the dairies. Producers demand 46.45 dollars per hundredweight citing higher production costs.

Russell Kan Hays Seat Midwest Milk Producers Association Dairies

Fire damages St. Anthony's Church in Liberal

A two hour fire Saturday damaged St. Anthony's Catholic church in Liberal Kansas with interior and roof damage estimated at 25000 dollars. Investigators traced the blaze to an undetermined cause as fire crews battled the flames through the afternoon.

Liberal Kan St. Anthony's Catholic Church

Death of Jesse Buster Noted in Kannis City Visits

Friends report the death of Jesse Buster of Kannis City a longtime visitor through the years with neighbors recalling his frequent presence in local events and gatherings.

Jesse Buster Kannis City

Jubilant 50th Wedding Anniversary Observed

The Hoffman couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a basket dinner at the Methodist church dining room and a program in the church auditorium recounting their 50 years. Family from Chicago and Topeka attended with friends from Grove. Carol Hoffman played a flute solo and a grandson performed, as relatives gathered for photos and a reception at home later.

Nettie Puernington Herery J. L. Heberting Elmer Edmonds John Hoffman Topeka Grove Thomas Hoffman Chicago Carol Hoffman Aisters Meta Austin Rhota Page Silver Lake Christina Buse Teepeka the Homie Misa Irene Brock

Local residents listed for Memorial Hospital notices

Names and addresses of individuals connected to Memorial Hospital appear, including Bobby Ford Baldwin Melvin Wheeler Lawrence Floyd James 925 New York Street Herman Brooker 1039 Rhode Island Street Kathleen Pierce Overbrook Mrs Mary Mason 421 Ohio Street and others such as Mra Geraldine Meyer 825 New Hampshire Street Kenneth Hatcher route 3 Mrs Ethel Janeway 1735 Vermont Street Mrs Jean Mumford and baby girl 338 Funston Street Bobby Ford Baldwin Hattie Ferris Valley Falls baby boy Sherwood 933 Alabama Street Floyd James 925 New York Street Mrs Jennie Graeber 1017 Rhode Island Street Mrs Rith Camp 2 B Sunnyside.

Bobby Ford Baldwin Melvin Wheeler Lawrence Floyd James New York Street Herman Brooker Rhode Island Street Kathleen Pierce Overbrook Mary Mason Ohio Street Geraldine Meyer New Hampshire Street Kenneth Hatcher Ethel Janeway Vermont Street Jean Mumford Baby Boy Funston Street Hattie Ferris Valley Falls Baby Boy Sherwood Alabama Street Jennie Graeber Rith Camp Sunnyside

Local Families Welcome Newborns This Week

Mr and Mrs Bernard Hausheer of 1247 Ohio Street welcomed a son on Saturday. Mr and Mrs L L Bagby of 546 Kentucky Street welcomed a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs J B Harris of Sunflower welcomed a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs W L Richardson of Sunflower welcomed a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Marvin Curtiss of 329 Funston Street welcomed a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs James R Lee of 501 Rockledge Road welcomed a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Ross Minor of Sunflower welcomed three daughters today. Mr and Mrs Ernest Winders of Sunflower welcomed a son today.

Bernard Hausheer Ohio Street L. L. Bagby Kentucky Street J. B. Harris W. L. Richardson Marvin Curtiss Funston Street Yesteray James R. Lee Rockledge Road Ross Minor Ernest Winders

Local notices and travels in Kansas communities cross paths

Neighborhood updates include Boston room for a National Meeting of commerce teachers, relatives visiting in Kansas City and Kansas towns, a hospital operation for a local resident, rural mail routes shifted for wheat farming, and vacation trips by residents. Also noted: church Children’s Day program, July events by the W C B group, and local history ties to Oska loosa.

Boston Mass Teachers of Commerce Foger Barker Ray Lynnan Wilbur Pato Alto Calif Leland Sanford University Vance Sutton Cleveland Ohio Richard Sutton Charlies Sutton Kansas City Minnie Myers Gertrude Goldman Rufus Edmonds Research Hospital Nee Mangas Methodist Church Max Engle W.3.c Wil Jennie Davis Jean Lester Daughters of Fioneers Sunbohnet

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