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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1952
Page
2
A Denver Tribune analysis notes Eisenhower as the best hope for peace and GOP unity while acknowledging Taft supporters. It highlights factional dynamics, media tactics, and the rise of younger leadership, plus Martha Taft’s illness and the convention’s lively demonstrations.
A feature sketches Dwight D. Eisenhower’s background from Denison and Abilene to West Point, noting his humble roots, pacifist family influences, and the paradox of a future military leader who disliked war yet led millions. It previews his rise to command in Europe and a second installment promised for Monday.
Obituaries list Clarence Mays of Edmonton Alberta died of a heart attack while working for Westvaco in Lawrence area. He leaves a wife Cecil Moranville and several children. funeral in Los Angeles. Also noted are death notices for Mrs. Mattie Aldrich, Maggie Smith, and Mrs. Rachel White with survivor details and funeral plans. An unrelated fragment mentions a wall in Kano, Nigeria.
Lawrence Lodge No 6 AF and AM holds a stated communication Monday July 14 at 7 p.m. Members and visitors welcome. Walter B Sneegas Worshipful Master and Walter H Varnum Secretary-Adv announce the session.
PMA officials report only 94 of the anticipated 860 government wheat loans have been issued in Douglas County. Several Elevators have not submitted storage receipts, keeping the total well below the prior three-year peak of 50 to 400 loans and about 242,208 bushels.
Eisenhower vowed a nationwide campaign to win total victory and GOP control of Congress, promising progressive policies rooted in Republican traditions. He pledged cooperation with Taft, Warren, and Stassen while courting Taft loyalists angered by past factions. The plan includes expanding Republican strength in local and state offices.
Los Angeles witnessed 120 Marines ferried by Marine helicopters from El Toro to downtown near city hall. Described as the nation’s first mass civilian airlift in a metropolitan area, the run showcased future city air taxi links and previews for Los Angeles Airways to begin passenger service next year with Sikorsky craft. Maj. Gen. Vernon McGee praised helicopters’ wartime value and signaled larger models on the way.
Admitted at Memorial Hospital are Charity Dunbar of Oskaloosa Marjorie Hutchinson 1005 Kentucky St Lola Miracle Leslie Downing Shirley Leweilin Mary Walker Doris Evans and baby boy Sarah Catterson and baby boy Arlie Kunard Delores Bouse Leslie Downing Henry Chipman Wilma Smith Zelma Muldrow Cassel Jack Abels Zelma Muldrow Cassel baby boy Philip Comstock Ruby Cassel and others. Births include Dwight Metzler Jepre Erwin and Robert Stalkfleet plus James Nitchals and a route 2 birth. An accident involved Joe Rodriguez of Mercedes California treated for a forehead laceration.
Friday night at Woodlawn Park a City Softball League game saw Hercules defeat Westvaco 7 to 5. Box score fragment shows players such as ONeill Thompson Riley Langdon Lewis and Densmore among others in a tight, readable but incomplete line.
Chicago Lapidary Club leaders say about 400 hobbyists pursue rock collecting and gem cutting. J L Cunningham, head of the club, notes members range from doctors to barbers and travel on field trips to locate agates and other stones. The Stone work involves diamond saws, cabochons, and jewelry settings with specimens displayed at exhibits.
Johnny Thompson of Coffeyville Kansas set a new American roller skating record in the American Amateur Roller Skating championships timed 18.3 seconds for one twelfth of a mile in the Juvenile C boys speed event. The previous record 18.4 belonged to Ralph Conrad of Pennsville New Jersey. Hadley Hamm of 1245 N 7th was found guilty in county court of drunkenness and carrying a concealed weapon and fined 10 dollars for drunkenness 25 dollars and costs for the weapon charge.
Market notes list steady nominal prices for wheat and corn with small variations in butter eggs and poultry values. Grain futures show mixed open highs and lows with soybeans, oats, and barley trading amid routine regional price levels and commodity quotes.
Kansas City auction notes show week over week shifts with cattle mostly steady to higher on steers and heifers, high demand for high choice to prime grades. hogs uneven with light weights up, heavier weights mixed. sows strong. Sheep market softer for spring lambs, but prime lots and Colorados show mixed gains and sustained demand across grades.
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