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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1948
Page
1
Secretary of State Marshall says the United States will do all to reach an acceptable solution and avoid war over Berlin. General Clay and Truman plans, with new diplomatic moves, aim to settle the Berlin crisis without open conflict while urging restraint and readiness.
A federal grand jury indicted 12 top leaders of the Communist Party for conspiring to overthrow the U S government by force. Arrests included editor John Gates and party officials in New York Detroit Chicago and Cleveland. Bail set at 85000 each. penalties can reach 19 years and fines up to ten thousand dollars per count.
The 93rd Fighter Group under Commander Cal Payal Schilling completed an Atlantic crossing from Selfridge Field to a RAF airfield in England. The formation included two B29s two CA4s a Belt and 2 047 aircraft with a 20 officer and 56 enlisted ground crew and a party of newcomers. After a ten day stay in England the unit will move to Germany for tactical exercises with the U S European air force. Baseball note mentions Municipal Winter Colts vs Kaw Eagles with admission 40 cents.
Berlin reports say Russians may pull switches on rail lines to the western border if western powers advance through the Soviet blockade. Berliners face fuel and power offers, while airlifts keep aid flowing. U S and British lanes move refugees amid ongoing tensions and propaganda from multiple presses.
President Truman will personally address Congress next Tuesday at 10 a.m. CST to press anti inflation legislation and other measures. He will discuss with Gen. Lucius D. Clay, Berlin, and seek bipartisan support for a brief program to curb rising prices and related reforms.
Gov Frank Carlson nominates Brig Gen Milton R McLean Kansas adjutant general to direct the state’s new draft system under the selective service act. McLean, who headed Kansas wartime selective service and now runs the records unit, is slated for presidential appointment. Washington forwarded the nomination with plans to form local draft boards across 103 counties with one or two boards per county.
General Luke D. Clay, commander in Germany, is due in Washington D C this afternoon for a personal report to President Truman on the Russian blockade of western Berlin. He will be met at National Airport by Army Secretary Royall, Chief of Staff General Bradley, and Undersecretary Draier.
Neosho river rises threaten Chanute water plant as new rain swells southeastern Kansas rivers. Chanute creek and Cottonwood crested and receded, with officials forecasting a near 30 foot crest today. Citizens stockpile water, and Chanute’s ball park floods while Iola and nearby towns brace for continued high water.
Weather forecast shows more showers possible in eastern Kansas while rivers such as the Cottonwood at Emporia and the Smoky Hill near Abilene near records. Forecaster Flora reports crest forecasts below previous highs with cooler nights and warmer days through Thursday.
The state highway department lists highways closed due to flood waters across Kansas. Roads east of Eng, Harttard, and various towns such as Haven, Mozare, and Shaw are reported shut. Traffic advisories urge motorists to seek alternate routes and monitor local updates.
General Hershey announced that peace time draftees cannot be inducted before October 1, with no one drafted before September 2. About 161,000 18 year olds may volunteer for a one year enlistment to avoid a later two year draft, amid various selection methods under debate.
A British official reports a new western power note criticizing Russia’s Berlin blockade has been drafted and sent to Washington for review by top State Department officials. The note may cover German tapes and Berlin and demands removal of road and rail blockades as a condition for talks. Sir William Strang U S Ambassador Lewis W Douglas and French Ambassador Rene Massioli drafted the first note rejected by Russia. Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin reviewed the draft during a Hague meeting.
The Veterans Administration in Wichita extends its nine month lease at its plant 1 building to March 31 1949 to allow Boeing bomber work in Washington. VA regional manager Gibson cites 600 plus employees and the need to avoid displacing home buyers as a move from Wichita to Topeka is considered. Negotiations involved Maj General Gray and Air Secretary Symington.
Douglas County sees strong yields in wheat and corn at mid growing season with hopes for a bumper fall harvest. Wheat leads with record 1.2 million bushels from 40,000 acres, while corn across 34,000 acres shows promising prospects aided by timely rains. Oats yield is variable though generally near average, alfalfa yields rise with a long second cutting, and potato yields jump in the valley with prices around $3.50 per hundred pounds. Grasshoppers pose limited threat as moisture remains favorable.
In York on July 21 United Steel Corporation announced price increases tied to higher living costs. The move follows an April wage-related cut and retrenchment by subsidiaries. The statement cites adjustments intended to offset prior reductions and wage pressures across steel workers.
Pine Wine the only s year old recruit from Douglas County heads to Kansas City for basic training and 120 months of service with option for terminal leave. Four Haskell students also enlist for three years with assignments to airborne division and first cavalry division to be stationed in Tokyo after training. Francis Clements of Linwood also joins for three years with Tokyo posting.
Lawrence report states Tom Scott of the Jayhawker football squad last season received a professional contract offer believed in the 88,000 to 88,500 range to join the Los Angeles Rams for practice starting August 4. Scott could not be reached for confirmation in the afternoon.
A repainting project began on the front of the Smoke House pool hall at 738 Mas sachusettstreet. The entire frontage will be white except for a maroon run about four feet wide near the sidewalk. Signs on the facade will be removed and the work aims to finish by week’s end with most of the changes completed this weekend.
Water in the Wakarusa and nearby Raw River threatens low land as flood readings approach bankful levels. Kaw river expected to reach bankful but not overflow. several local creeks spread water over fields northwest of Lawrence. Train routes rerouted and buses detouring due to high water. residents report flooding and submerged fields near Dutton and Dutten bridges.
Samaritans thief A stalled automobile case from Oklahoma City July 21 reports a man and woman aiding a stranded driver. The man drove off with the car while the woman stayed, both vehicles vanished, and the victims notified police. Also included are brief sports results: New York Yankees beat Cleveland 7 3 and Philadelphia Phillies defeated Pittsburgh Pirates 3 2.
A 41 year old Chadwick Six, a Lawrence automotive landmark, sold to E W Gault of Lorain Ohio after months of negotiations. Gault plans to ship and recondition the car for use in Ohio while continuing his cross country collecting tours with other historic vehicles.
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