Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1948

Page

2

Red Grip in West May Tighten Across Europe

Washington reports a wave of nationalist feeling in eastern Europe fuels rumors of possible Soviet moves against Romania and Czechoslovakia and a Yugoslav Albaniaborder clash. Officials caution the Kremlin faces a tough spot at home but could seek a pretext to intervene.

Washington Europe Romania Bie Czechoslovakia Rumera State Department National Defense Establishment Albania Belarade Tasn Tirana Yugoslavia Greece Russia

Lindley Wins Rotary Award for 1st International Fellowship

Pratt Kansas announced Robert Lindley 25 Hill City selected as first annual student exchange fellowship winner of the Rotary International. Lindley, University of Missouri graduate, will study literature and pears at a University abroad and sail September 23. The scholarship comes from a per member district assessment.

Pratt Kan Robert Lindley Hill City Se Winder Jland Ratars: International Amor Glad Jon Weigel Dodge City University of Missouri Ehearn Pears University of, H Nana Stu Latin America

Harvest Jam Continues At Kansas City Terminal

Harvest activity at Kansas City Terminal persists with 1 568 cars received today as a three day Fourth of July run fills facilities. Easing boxcar and terminal constraints noted by A A R W rep P E Clark, who cites 6 661 loaded cars awaiting elevators and a strong country shipment pace despite farmers unloading delays. Inbound capacity and car shortages described, with 261 million bushel yearly cap and belt car count down from peak.

Kansas City P. E. Clark American Association of Railweeds Clark Pres

4200 War Dead Home Ogiethorpe Victory Arrival Friday

New York July 7 The Army Transport Ogiethorpe Victory is due Friday bearing the bodies of 4200 American war dead from European battlefields. The arrival will raise the total number of war dead returned to the United States to about 60,000.

Ogiethorpe Victory Europe New York Army United States

Housing project at Hays launches with 750000

Work begins immediately on a 750000 housing program in Hays Kansas to add 75 new residences for sale and rent. The Hays Development Association formed by local professionals including prominent businessman Hinkhouse leads the effort to improve housing prospects in the community.

Hays Kan Cewlsformed Hays Development Association Ganoriesd Jong Way Ofpers moekK.r Hinkhouse

Carole Landis Death Suspected From Personal Struggles

Hollywood reports speculation on Carole Landis death by self harm. Friends cite unhappy marriage and financial woes while her fourth husband W Horace Schmidlapp flew in to see her. Rex Harrison said she hinted at financial trouble and her mother confirmed debts after selling assets.

Hollywood Todey Gil Carole Landis W. Horace Schmidlapp Chicago Blond Actions Schmidlapp Rex Harrison Clare Landis Carole Arrison Himsef

New York Seeks Eisenhower At Democratic Convention

New York Democratic leaders and delegates push for Eisenhower nomination. Fitzpatrick says a majority of New York delegates favor Truman, while Queen's group vows to back Eisenhower, even risking a split with the national and state committees. Roe plans to submit a resolution asking Truman to step aside for Eisenhower.

New York Paul E. Fitzatrick Truman Queens James A. Roe Dwight D. Eisenhower Roe Queen New York City Eisenhower New York State Fitzpatrick Dewey Herbert H. Hman Geners United Staten Deter Roe Sai Weee Chey Eisenne Democratic

KU World War II memorial carillon project advances

C B Holmes, chair of the carillon committee, said work continues to secure the best bells for the University of Kansas memorial campanile. The executive board named a committee to choose the Si-bell carillon foundry, with Dutch firm van Bergen discussed after interviews. The van Bergen bells have seven generations of bell founders, based in Heligersee, Holland, with about a year delivery after ordering.

C. B. Holmes University of Kansas Memorial Association Henry Ven Bergen Holmes America

Heat Wave Pushes Lawrence Near 100 Degrees

A July heat wave sent Lawrence thermometers to nearly 100 degrees for the third straight day. By 2:30 pm the city recorded 96, with a 101 degree high noted on June 11. Weather observer C J Posey reported 94 degrees this summer at his residence, as records show varied readings and a low of 74.

Getterdy Gas Office C. J. Posey Hneeshire Street Seane High

Democrats Platform Studying Unity Amid Civil Rights Rift

Philadelphia July 7 Democrats work to craft a 104 member platform committee draft amid disunity on civil rights and labor. Senator Myers of Pennsylvania says consensus favors strong international policy and robust defense. Thursday and Friday will hear farms and labor views with a possible Truman civil rights clash and Taft Hartley repeal push.

Philadelphia Figu U.S Francis J. Myers Pennsylvania Myers Truman

Fighting Breaks Out on Tel Aviv Haifa Route in Palestine

In Cairo fighting intensified along the Tel Aviv Haifa corridor as UN mediators push for a four week truce extension. Bernadotte said peace talks would continue despite possible rejection. At Lake Success Britain proposed UN security council action to extend cease fire without a set expiration. The truce ends Friday with no reply from Arabs or Jews. Two American Marines with the UN truce team were fired upon for about 40 minutes before signaling to stop.

Cairo Tel Aviv-Haifa United Nations Palestine Count Folke Bernadotte U.N G Aviv Bernadotte Lake Success N. Y Britain Security Council Tira Jaba Haifa U. N

Deaths and Funerals for Three Local Residents

Thomas Puckett 55 Topeka pharmacist since 1998 died yesterday at his home. He attended KU School of Pharmacy in 1910 11 and ran a Baxter Springs dry goods business for 20 years. He is survived by his wife two sons his parents Mr and Mrs P H Puckett of Galena and a brother and sister. James H Bryant 64 Route 1 Ferry died yesterday, born in Perry and lifelong resident. He belonged to Pentecostal Church of Lawrence and is survived by three daughters four sons 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Garry Dean Foust infant son of Mr and Mrs William H Foust Laceatotra died last evening in Topeka hospital. Private graveside services are set for tomorrow at 4 p m at Be Springs cemetery. He is survived by his parents and a brother Dale Orin Foust.

Thomas Puckett Thomas M. Puckett Topeka School of Pharmacy University of Kansas Baxter Springs P. H. Puckett Galena James EH. Bryant James H. Bryant Route 1 Ferry Perry Pentecostal Church of Lawrence Mildred Fox Thelma Murray Omaha Marci Armstrong Leo James Bryant Bryan W. Bryant Denver Clifford Bryant Ann Arbor Mich Earl Bryant Garry Dean Foust William H. Foust Bie Springs Dale Orin Foust

Schoeppel to Be Here in Lawrence Friday

Republican Senate candidate Andrew F. Schoeppel will spend six hours in Lawrence Friday meeting local GOP leaders. He is due after 10 a.m. and will stay until about 4 p.m., with a noon luncheon at the El Hotel. He will shake hands with supporters and address state representatives Charles Stough and other leaders in attendance.

Andrew F. Schoeppel Senate Arthur Capper Lawrence Topeka Fe Ja Schoeppel Blican el Hotel Charles Stough Dino Triet Baldwin

Knife Slayer Hunt in Baltimore After 11 Year Old's Death

Police mobilized all patrols in Baltimore to hunt a maniacal killer who stabbed 11 year old Marsha Brill while bicycling with friends. A 30 year old Black laborer was detained after emerging from woods and identified in a lineup by two children. A second man was questioned as investigations continue. Marsha died en route to hospital after a deep chest wound. The eyewitness accounts describe a knife being flashed as the assailant leaped from brush.

Baltimore Marsha Brill Marsha Hej Barbara ‘Lee Sapperstein Alan Barbara Lee Sid

Lawrence High Courts Open to Public for Summer Use

Tennis courts at the Lawrence high school are now open to the public after being limed and nets reinstalled. The high school granted the use of the courts and the recreation commission will pay upkeep during the summer. Joe Weigand, noted for music in city schools, and his family are spending the summer in Moscow and he writes the Journal-World.

High School Recreation Commission Joe Weigand Moscow Journal-World Washington Snake River

Admitted Patients and Births in Various Towns

Memorial Hospital lists admissions at multiple addresses including Lydia Amoth 1930 New Hampshire, Lilian White 501 Tennessee, James Wells 745 Lake, Esther Combest Eaudora, Lois Johnson 1745 ard avenue, Harry Parker 761 Lake, Dick Marsh and baby 2226 Ohio, Lamena Neis Eudora, George Altenberg and baby 1301 New Jersey, Charles Mull and baby. Sunflower shows James Big ham and baby, Anita Tingle Route 6, Maurice Coleman and baby. Lecompton lists J W Wilson and baby 1547 Kentucky, Bay Hockaday 1400 Ohio, a son. Tl a Kilngenders Ponty Eudora, twin girls J M Thoaper Kansas City Mo treated for cut on left thumb. Mildred Johnson 416 East Ninth treated for lacerated arm from broken shoe seen in the Brokers store. In 1947 independent variety stories nationwide totaled 86 786262 in nations business.

Lydia Amoth New Hampshire Street C. W. Hoffman Lilian White Tennessee Street James Wells Lake Street Esther Combest Harry Parker Dick Marsh Ohio Street Lamena Neis Eudora George Altenberg New Jersey Charles Mull James Bigham Anita Tingle Maurice Coleman Lecompton J. W. Wilson Kentucky Street J. M. Thoaper Kansas City Mildred Johnson East Ninth Street

Market News Grain and Livestock Report from Kansas City

Market page details bids and prices for grains including wheat and corn, with notes on feed values and livestock like calves, heifers, and yearlings. It compares current market levels to Tuesday figures, lists regional receipts and price ranges, and covers hay, potatoes, and dairy products across multiple markets.

Washington plans continue leases on three war surplus plants

The agriculture department will keep leasing the Omaha Kansas City and Musatine plants after transfers from other agencies. Leases may include contracts for special research on a commercial scale. Officials expect final transfers to take time and seek new users for Kansas City plant as war surplus.

Washington Agriculture Department Omaha Kansas City Musatine National Distillers Kansan City

Unclear OCR fragment hints at market ads and names

Fragmentary text references shares and losses with mentions of General Motors and American Telephone. scattered company names appear amid damaged lines, obscuring clear events or dates.

Dutsco U. S . General Motors Fires American Telephone Wig Santa Fe Great North Down the Beast Kodak Baltimoris Scheney Wicke

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Rotary Robert Norman Lindley Wen Y Kansas City Terminal United Mates Fussif A& A Thurs Edwin Z. Burgess W. Mes T. Cris Ace Wes Elec Ben Fair Mays Demo Push. Bell Purchase Mercury Democrats Wil Deagles County Sant Cuarrel Wieg Merriam- Webster Keeler’s Book Store Mannachusetts Street G. and C. Merriam Company Keeler's Memorial Hospital Bay Hockaday TL A Ponty Tve Nations Neo York Chen Maneas City Karsae An San Pines Hieber Bala Phates Warn Akrassens Severay Hanehen Ventona Feeder Stern Bieber Kanane Mentum Kanaan City Feanans City ATA Kaffis Kansas City Hay Market C.S.D U. S& Shipssenta Arizona Lor California Kansas Cab Missouri Cobbiers Texas Bliss Emma Standarde Rede At&t Reed Alicie 'i Cites Wall Street Rita Hayworth Orson Wells From Shanghai Granada Melvin Miller Uglas County Busca Keeler Websters NEW International Dictionary Ealley The Merriam-Webster Meriam-Webster Atafl Wen Fred A. Bremer Kanada Prone J. P. Baker Focal Agi Ray G. Ogden Euitora Livya Milly Tenpanowia Jee abeXherp Ethan A Smith Stor BREE Zimmerman & Sons Hardware Skyline Ddinner Club Mission Inn Meitner's Fountain Jones Buchelm Canoco Dairy Queen Chief's Vernon Hardware Lawrence Laundry Don's Farm Market Frans Canoco Johnny's Grill New Beevice Cone Junction 3 Cabos Airpore Inn Ray's Reve Chet Morgan-Mack Tire Cana Salary Furniture and Lawrence Loans Finance Co LT. Harris Co., Inc Qdetaticome Lyle B. Martin Congress Kansas
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication