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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1950

Page

2

US Retreats Before the Reds in Korea Report

Reports detail brutal North Korean actions as U S forces halt a local enemy drive eight miles northwest of Chochiwon. Pyongyang radio claims extensive attacks and captures south of Tae Ton while 10 U S tanks are reported destroyed and three B 29s shot down in air raids.

U. S Cho South Korea Eyonek Inchon Suwon Chinchon MacArthur Chochiwon Miho River Kum Gung Chonii Tae- Ton Chongun Formor Unisong-Chongju

Wheat production rises in Kansas as June estimates grow

Official Kansas wheat estimates for 1950 show a June increase of about 100000 bushels to 172173000. USDA puts acres to harvest at 11874000 with 14.5 bushels per acre. Corn outlook also improves with rains aiding northeast and north central Kansas.

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Local Hospital Births and Accidents Reported

Memorial Hospital reports a string of births and emergencies including a baby girl for Su Schulmeyer route 2, a son for Mr and Mrs Fred Creek route 3, and a laceration incident involving a child who ran into a bed rail. Another case notes a hand laceration from a user topping an oil barrel, treated with stitches.

Worthingtes Erine Ruth Locust Street Weilsy der Virginia Vermont Su Schulmeyer Mer New Yor Fred Creek Thomas Robert Lyon Mrs. Rey

Rainy weather delays Neptune water show by local teens

In Lawrence, a planned water show titled Neptune the see a water show ee s has been postponed due to rain. Directed by Mrs. Cresa, it will now occur a week from tomorrow at the Jay hawk Plunge with comedy, water ballet, stage magic, demonstrations and high diving. Also on display at the Journal-World window is a collection of Boy Scout neckerchiefs organized by Carl Heider of Ohio Street. River stages on the Kaw and Wakarusa vary. Kaw at noon measured 15.6 feet, 2 feet over yesterday, flood stage 19 feet. Wakarusa readings were unavailable morning, 27 feet flood stage noted downstream.

Neptune Icles Carl Heider Ohio Street Ain Ree Vai ‘Orge Journal-World Office Kaw Wakanisa Lawrence Dutton Ridge Highway 59

Fire damages Wellington feed mill. losses listed

A Wellington Kansas fire caused an estimated 25 000 to 30 000 in damage at the Commander Larabee feed mill. Discovered at 1120 p m, flames spread to the head house before responders arrived. Fire crews controlled the blaze within an hour and stood by until morning. no injuries. Most damage was water related in warehouse space, stored feed, and mixing room machinery. The mill had operated 16 hours daily with 14 workers clearing debris. Commander Larabee’s larger unit was not rebuilt after a 1932 blaze.

Wellington Kan Commander- Larabee Larabee Uisi

Approves Arms Aid and Far Eastern Pact Plan

Washington July 11 61 The House foreign affairs committee unanimously approved a 1 222 500 000 military aid program to non communist nations and endorsed a Far Eastern defense pact modeled on the Atlantic treaty. Kee chairman said the bill mirrors the Senate version and will be sent to the House. Also approved was a proposal for a Far Eastern pact among Pacific nations.

Washington House ‘Foreign Affairs Committee Kee D-W. Va House Pacific Aleo

Deaths and Funerals George Thomas Grant

George Thomas Grant aged 68 was found dead at 1417 West Fourth Street possibly from natural causes. Survived by daughter Leona Domman Oska lyacson O L Grant Topeka two brothers Mac Grant Jefferson county Ed Grant Clay Center sister Mrs Claude Cole Kansas City and two grandchildren. Funeral set for Tom orrow at Romsey funeral home at 2 o'clock with burial at Hubbel Hill cemetery in Tonganoxie.

George Thomas Grant George ‘Thomas Grant West Fourth Street Daugh Leona Domman Oskalyacson O. L. Grant Topeka Mac Grant Jefferson County Ed Grant Clay Center Claude Cole Kansas City Romsey Funeral Home Hubbel Hill Cemetery Tonganoxie

Grain production forecasts by state and crop totals

Farm service reports show forecasts for corn, wheat, oats and barley across major states. Kansas leads in corn with 2,549,000 acres at 29 bushels per acre producing 73,921,000 bushels, while Oklahoma reports 1,283,000 acres at 21 bushels per acre for 26,943,000 bushels. Winter wheat in Kansas totals 11,874,000 acres at 14.5 bushels for 172,173,000 bushels. Oklahoma adds 4,846,000 acres at 8.5 for 41,191,000. Oats in Kansas are 1,163,000 acres at 20 bushels totaling 22,260,000 bushels. Oklahoma shows 934,000 acres at 17.5 for 16,245,000.

Kansas Oklahoma

Welcoming the Sun Boosts Crop Prospects in Local Area

Farmers hopeful as sun returns with scattered clouds. Wheat and oats harvesting continues in dry upland fields while low and muddy areas delay work. Clyde Husted reports 90 percent wheat and 50 percent oats harvested nearby. Don Breithaupt aims to resume Friday with oats and wheat still in progress. Charles Schaakes and neighbors still have oats to harvest. most wheat done. Mark Nehrbass plans to resume potato digging tomorrow afternoon if sun and wind cooperate.

Lawrence Clyde Husted Route 3 Don EF. Breithaupt Route 4 Charles A. Schaakes Route 2 Mark Nehrbass

Britons Face Higher Taxes Warned by Cripps

London July 11 Britons told they may have to pay more taxes as Sir Stafford Cripps the Chancellor of the Exchequer warned that direct taxation on incomes has nearly reached its limit though other taxes like death duties could still rise. Milton Sullivant former Kansas University football captain and Wyandotte county assistant attorney attended a Lawrence campaign stop during his bid for Congress.

London SirStafford Cripps House ‘of Commons Sir Stafford Milton Sullivant Kansas City Congress Lawrence K. U Sullivant Istant Wyandotte

Neff Enters Prison to begin Life Sentence

George Neff entered Kansas State Prison at Lansing last night to begin serving his life sentence for murder.

Wellington Kan George Neff Kansas State Lansing

Psychiatric Worker Juliette Clapp Joins Bert Nash Clinic

Juliette Clapp, the new psychiatric worker at the Bert Nash Mental Health clinic, plans to visit tomorrow from 1 to 4 pm in the Lawrence Memorial hospital basement clinic rooms. A Brooklyn native and Syracuse alum, she earned a MSW and worked in Tulsa and St. Louis before joining the Lawrence clinic to address root causes of mental health issues. Her son, aged 23, recently discharged from military service, will attend Washington University in the fall. Local parents and adults are invited to discuss mental health concerns with her by calling the health department.

Juliette Clapp Lawrence Bert Nash Brooklyn N. Y Mra Grape Syracuse Juliette Edmonton Alberta Canada Syracuse University Englewood, N. J Chicago Rock Island Tulsa Oklo Veterans Administration St. Louis Bernard Baruch Brauch Washington University Health Department Clapp Gunde Offictaff Elinic

Reading Workshop Open House At K U Aids Teaching Methods

Open houses by the Reading Workshop at K U attract Lawrence grade and high school students and teachers. Demonstrations include eye movement photography and tachistoscopic projectors to show reading mechanics and rate. The event runs 2 to 5 pm in Frank Strong annex and in Fraser basement with sessions tomorrow afternoon. The workshop aims to diagnose reading troubles and improve teaching methods, with 37 grade school, 24 junior high, and 12 senior high students enrolled, plus 16 elementary and eight junior high and high school teachers participating. Also noted is the Junior Chamber of Commerce inauguration party at Skyline club Wednesday at 7 pm after a steak dinner, with tickets via sponsoring committee members. The day also includes a divorce filing: Velma Jackson vs. George Jackson.

K. U Frank Strong Fraser Lawrence Public Schools Henry P. Smith Lawrence Igh

Market News From Glanasvela and Wichita Market Notes

Market report highlights stock gains with rails strong and corn mixed. Hog prices rise while cattle and livestock receipts show steady to higher trends. Kansas City area prices and USDA data cited for cattle, calves, steers, heifers, and sheep with varying loads and grades.

City San City Nebraska Ted Helfera Evera Glossie City Ap-Usdai Acat Kansas City Ap-Hdai

Card of Thanks and Market News Fragments

Card of Thanks pays tribute to Rev. E Fant and many community members for support after Robert Jones Sr death. The remainder lists agricultural prices, futures, hay, potatoes, and a Wall Street market summary noting volatility and auto stock declines.

E. Fant Clark Lawrence Post Office Bowser-Lee Mortuary Robert Jones Henry Jones Lucille Walker Frances Black

Unclear Market Roundup with Diverse Listed Companies

The text outlines erratic turnover and price movements across a wide range of stocks and industries, mentioning major names like General Motors, Chrysler, Studebaker, Dow Chemical, Eastman Kodak, American Telephone, and Union Pacific among others. It notes strains and uncertainty among referees and investors while referencing buffalo herds in the Houserock Valley north of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

Jedom Ana Santa’ Fe New York Central Fennayivanie Bouthera Chesal Ohio Rock Taland Steel Bethlehem Teal Anaconda Cooper Kenneyett Cooper American Wooleylea Dave Aircraft Gitten Aincraft Yo ‘Kheed Houserock Valley Grand Canyon Arizona

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