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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1949
Page
1
Ceara dispatches report Natale Ellen in civil war context. The item notes a figure named Natale Ellen and mentions conflict involvement but provides limited details and dates. Further specifics are not detailed in the fragment.
Reported fighting resumes in central China with nationalist setbacks and new communist offensives toward Ichang and Changsha. Chinese press notes drive toward Kiangsi and Canton as Shanghai economy falters under rice shortages and currency inflation. In Europe, Czech clergy resist state control, while French communists seek Catholic cooperation. Pope Pius XII addresses Catholics in Germany, and Soviet aviation day showcases new aircraft. London docks reopen after strike pause as Greek censorship tightens for foreign reporters.
Kansas prepares to end seven decades of prohibition as the state licenses private retailers to sell intoxicants. About 260 stores will begin retailing liquor and high percent beer, with drafts limited to packaged sales only, while dry cities may vote to stay dry.
Vincent Lee Foster 21 a western Weight boxer died in a car truck crash near Pipestone Minnesota. A girl also died and three others were badly hurt. Foster had visited two sisters at Pipestone Indian school. The incident involved a vehicle from a New Week Minnesota athletic group.
President Truman sent a reorganization plan to Congress to tighten unification of the armed forces and bolster Secretary of Defense Johnson’s authority. He aims for prompt action and a vote by Congress on defense changes, with effect in 60 days if approved by both chambers.
Topeka Kansas July 18 the Kansas Corporation commission began hearings on Southwestern Bell Telephone company proposed Kansas rate increase of 3.64 million dollars in addition to a 3.24 million temporary hike from January The filing marks the fourth postwar Kansas rate plan for the company with past filings dating back to 1947 The hearing featured Lloyd Miller for Southwestern Bell and Douglas Gleason for the KCC. Local officials and representatives from Fort Scott Kansas City Kan Humboldt Emporia Great Bend Whitewater protested citing impact on residents and schools The commission plans careful scrutiny of exhibits to protect telephone users statewide
A 16 year survey of Douglas county real estate transfers begins in Lawrence. Ordered by the state legislature, it aims to equalize valuations for tax purposes across all 105 counties. Remington Rand leads the work with W P Wilson supervising in the county clerk’s office.
July 28 hearings set in New York City on pen sions, insurance, and wage increases as the presidential fact finding board chaired by Car roll moves to curb a potential steel strike. Union and employers may not be bound by rulings. Transportation talks continue as a Third Avenue bus strike threatens 1.125 million riders with 21 cent raise and back pay. Hershey chocolate workers face a possible strike over union shop demands. Gloversville leather workers strike pauses production with a 23 cent wage boost demand.
Kansas forecaster expects scattered thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday with highs staying in the 90s. A few western and northern areas may be cooler, while Goodland reached 100 yesterday and posted the state’s low at 62. Night lows dip to around 65 northwest and 70s elsewhere with light showers reported statewide.
Summer swim program sponsored by the Recreation Commission began the second half of its term. Walter Mikels leads an adult swimming group at Jayhawk Plunge starting at 7 o clock with about 15 adults enrolled. Safety week focuses on water safety, traffic safety, and playground programs.
A brief report notes a car crash near Independence and Overland Park with fatalities. Details are incomplete due to distorted text from OCR but indicate a deadly incident in July.
London reports that the United States and Britain plan a sharp cut of the Berlin airlift early in September. British cabinet approval was reported as American and British officials in Berlin finalized details. Berlin authorities reportedly agreed to stockpile food and coal for three months to sustain the city if the airlift resumes after a Russian blockade. The airlift has operated for thirteen months.
The University of Kansas announces the appointment of Dr. Robert Ecley as assistant professor and five instructors to the School of Business. Instructors include John Weatherwax Albert Svaglic John Stevens Richard Buskirk and Clark Randall. Ecley earned a Harvard PhD in economic history and an MBA from Minnesota while Weatherwax Svaglic Stevens Buskirk and Randall bring CPA and MBA credentials from KU and Indiana. Randall from Osage City studied at Harvard and earned an MBA there.
Emporia Kansas July 18 a hitchhiker was held in Lyon county jail awaiting a July 25 preliminary hearing on armed robbery and kidnapping charges. Boyd Scott 29 Fort Worth Texas is charged after police freed a robbery victim. Scott admitted prior prison terms in New Mexico and Texas. He was arrested near Ottawa sixty miles east after forcing oilman H R Butcher Wichita to drive him from a family gathering. Meantime Scott faces a $7500 bond set by Justice of the Peace Elvin Perkins after arraignment.
In Pittsburg Kansas on July 18, a CA A request to decontrol rentals was discussed by the city commission but set aside for further consideration. The petition came from owners of several large apartment buildings, with no formal petition presented.
Stanley E Schwahn longtime Lawrence theater manager died at 11 35 p m after a severe stomach hemorrhage at his West Hills home He had four days of critical illness and underwent surgery Saturday morning Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with burial Wednesday at Scan dia Kansas Masonic bodies and the American Legion will conduct services Schwahn born in Vancouver British Columbia September 12 1895 became head of the Commonwealth organization in Lawrence in 1930 overseeing the Patee Granada Drive In Jayhawker and Varsity theaters He was 53 and had helped build the Granada and Drive In theater projects with Lawrence investors He later transferred the Granada and other properties to Griffith Theater Enterprises
Turkey Day game set for November 24 at Haskell Stadium between Liberty Memorial and St Joseph Military Academy of Hays. It marks the second gridiron meeting after last year's Cadets defeated the Lions 20 to 4 at Hays. This will be Liberty Memorial's first home Thanksgiving since 1945 when they beat Wyandotte 19 to 0.
A 15 day stretch of unusual July weather ends as forecasts fail to bring another cool front. By 1 pm downtown readings hit 96 degrees with winds offering some relief. Since July 3 temperatures had not topped 95, while the peak so far this year was 99 on July 2 at 3 pm in downtown Kansas City.
The piece debates summer vacations for Missouri, Minnesota, and Colorado trout fishing, praising Colorado's rugged streams while noting Minnesota lakes and Missouri options. It highlights veteran anglers, the effort needed to sustain trout, and the allure of Colorado’s mountain creeks versus lake resorts. It mentions fly rod performers and cautions against commercial ponds near resorts. It closes suggesting Colorado demands work for steady catches.
Tomorrow ends Kansas 70 year liquor drought and two of eight planned Lawrence package stores, Frey at 815 North Second Street and Green at 50 Vermont Street, are set to open at 6 p.m. Tuesday if shipments arrive. Other openings depend on stock delivery and redecorating.
The 4 H club council health gemninitere will meet at 8 o'clock tonight in the Lawrence Douglas County health department rooms at City Hall for a lecture.
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