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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1948

Page

2

Receiving home proposal outlined in Kansas plan

The state juvenile committee announces a proposed reception home for children in Kansas City and Lawrence as part of broader reforms. Recommendations include strengthened juvenile court laws, accelerated placement and supervision, improved adoptions, removal of legitimacy designations, and expanded protections for dependent and handicapped children.

Mopeka Frank Catlon Lewielatice Estion Atate Alehinen Lawrence Etmisadion Maehers Allen Kou Kansas City Cma Rhenen Presntins Ellen Tay Hee Ecvil Welfare Plate

Lawrence Topeka church visit draws youth group crowd

A busload of between 0 and 00 young people attending the summer assembly of the evangelical United Brethren church in Topeka is due in Lawrence tomorrow afternoon to tour the new church edifice at Fifteenth and Massachusetts. The assembly plans a short chapel service during the visit as workers finish decorating the station. A weather note records a 92 degree high after a cool 50 degree low earlier, with a light sprinkle beginning at 2:30.

Eangelical United Brethren Charch Topeka Lawrence Fifteenth Sind Marsacusetts Creete Forch

Demobilization Pause Hints Cold War Tension

London July 29 The British government debates a halt in demobilization amid East West tensions with Russia. Ernest Bevin says a decision may come in days and current maneuvers could influence prospects of ending the cold war. Berlin sees the blocade intensify as Russians act firmly.

London Ernest Bevin Russia West House of Britain Berlin

Student Dies Overhead Park Overland Park Man

Robert C. Cox a 20 year old University of Kansas student and Overland Park resident died Tuesday night at St Josephs hospital Kansas City after illness at a house repair job in Kansas City Missouri An autopsy found a cerebral hemorrhage Cox an Army veteran who served in Korea would have been Sophomore at KU this fall Funeral services will be held Monday at the Overland Park Presbyterian church with burial in Antioch Cemetery near Overland Park

Robert C. Cox University of Kan Overland Park St. Joseph's Hospital Kansas City Cox Korea Pearl

Railroads Returned to Carriers After Army Operation

The court ruled the Norris Lagardia act does not apply to federal employees. The army operated the mines in 1946 and Took over railroads on May 10 to keep trains running. now roads are back with carriers. Unions seek higher court review of the decision.

Waelligdon Tity Carddshoraugh Ates Seth Wailer Peters Arden Cuniens Culborough Norras

C W Head to Retire From Sunflower Ordnance Works

Ernos F Thoenges, manager of Sunflower Ordnance Works, will retire August 1, after a career starting at Hercules Powder Co. in 1915. A native of San Francisco, he held key posts at multiple Hercules plants before leading the Sunflower plant during World War II and aiding the wartime ordnance program. He plans to settle near his hometown.

Ernos F. Thoenges Sunflower Ordnance Works Hercules Powder Company Thoenges Hercules San Francisco University of California Chemical Laboratory Calacuplant Nexr Hercules Explosives Carthage Jaccne Utah Jefferson Iscpeming Mich Emporium Thepages Com Snr Eehibe Products Atmarlin Nia Wah Thoemres Withington Del Chemcal Missouri Ordnance Workers Sunflower Ordnance Work United States Hargest Andiance Cordition Men Autora

Township election boards listed across several townships

The document lists election boards for Clinton, Dora, Grant, Kanwaks, Lecomp ton, Marion, Palmyra, Vinland, Wy fire, Willow Springs, and East Precincts. Each board shows five members per group, with the first three as judges and the last two as clerks, naming numerous individuals across precincts.

Clinton Townerip W. M. Johnson Melile Kay W. Curse Millie Mckinney Emma Xbeder W. OH. Flartan Tannard No Heh Tor Brith Mires M.C. Plory Ate Mary Dleinr Dora Township Keneron Vaulting Cory Veter Hixtrivete Fred Yer Minnie B Varia Poreyene Allie Mibued Bis Worth Bear Merynand Grant Dury VauNeath McGee Ant Catan Lawrence Fennherd Pernt Kanwaks Nid Wiatt Ftowe Lecompton Township Letomaton Wilton Tanita Trier

Street Widening Project Will Be Completed Soon

City Engineer J. C. Harwer announced the Hampshire street widening near 800 and 900 blocks should reopen to traffic before week’s end as the last pavement slab was laid. Water service work delays opening in the 800 block push completion to next week while new sidewalks and terracing proceed along the 900 block.

Wohtenk Hampshire J. C. Harwer New Hampshire Bern Harper

Schoeppel Slams Demo Foreign Policy in Speech

Former Kansas Gov. Andrew F. Schoeppel, seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. senator, argued for bi partisan foreign policy in a radio remarks. He criticized wartime and postwar Democratic actions, saying leaders surrendered the nation’s advantageous position for security.

Wichita Ken Andrew F. Schoeppel U. S

Housing Shortage Strains Students and Fraternity Rooms

Demand for living quarters rises as rush week ends with many students seeking rooms. Mrs Nash notes scarce single rooms and predicts a need for many vacancies by September 15. Officials report no units available, about 400 applications from students, and recent vacancies filled from February applicants, with new inquiries from Olathe and Leavenworth personnel.

Altho Nash Unts Olathe Leavenworth

Students in Concert at KU Outdoor Theatre

The Midwestern Music Camp band and orchestra present a Pops concert at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the University of Kansas outdoor theater. Hassell J. Wiley heads the band and Gerald M. Carney conducts the orchestra with guest director Thor Johnson of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Selections include Romber Kern Frimt and Anderson plus Marde Gras Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Am erican Salute. The band performs Indian Love Call Ole Man River and a Folk Song Suite.

University of Kansas Romber Kern

Plano recital features student performances and pro notes

Plan recital at Liberty High School highlights junior Marthe Heck with piano works by Bach and Chopin. ensemble pieces include Barber Allegro and Appassionati selections. Raymond Stuhl and Alberta Stehl perform with domains in classical pieces while a sports note mentions the New York Giants and a five run first inning.

Marthe Heck Liberty Apger High Alversity Enrich Raymond Stuhl Masachusetts Furve Bachude Ferne Largo Appassioni woSin Bieurecher Iam New York Giants Gienteen Cincinnati Dave Konic Walker Todaci

Hagaman Opposes Compulsory Reorganization Plan

Hagaman says there will be no reorganization legislation. He told Republican veterans that members of the legislative council share his view and that a simple equitable formula is needed to cut red tape in state aid programs. He urged a fair, plain table of income and property taxes and warned against burdens on welfare and the elderly.

Hiawatha Frank J. Hagaman Hagaman Legislative Council Hageman Alsa Hueman Asaednina Online

Gypsy Royalty Crowned At South Park Parade

A Gypsy Day parade from South Park to Massachusetta Street crowned a king and queen among local youth. Ronald Kunkle and Jean Pifer led the royal court with attendants Charles Cornwell and Sharon Zimmerman. Judges included Mrs. Thorne and City Police Patrolman Foster. Crowning followed a morning gathering of colorful costumes and festive Gypsy songs and dances.

PTH Pummer Phave South Park Massachusetta Street Ninth Street Choren An King Anyi Ronald Kunkle Att Dwight Kunkle Perry Street Woodlawn Playground Jean Pifer Ray Pifer Lincoln Street Charles Cornwell Albore Cornwell Tennesnee Street Sharon Zimmerman R. G. Zimmerman Vermont Street Cordley Playground King Ranyi Henry F. Thorne Anna Terry Muriel Hosenbaum Nter Foster Misa Roberta Johnson Larry Sneegas

Kiwanis Visit Showcases Western Scenery and Volcano View

Kiwanis club members enjoyed a cool day at Eldridge hotel luncheon then viewed colored scenery. Walter SchvewekK led a running commentary describing a western tour with national parks and notable spots. A volcano display hinted at why northeastern New Mexico ash influenced Kansas deposits.

Kiwanis Club Eldridge Hotel Walter Schvewekk U. Gevlogi New Mexico Kans

Memorial Hospital Admits List of New Patients

A long hospital admission list records multiple new patients including Vangie Whitaker Norma Jean Dolan Elizabeth Willer Florence Stephenson Elderburg Marie Beers Parsons George Washington and baby Chester Lapiewski and baby Rashel Bush Ernest Winders and Sunflower George Ganz Williams town and the Neills with a son and Elgar Smith with a daughter yesterday.

Vangie Whitaker Vermount Street Norma Jean Dolan Ohio Street Elizabeth Willer West Fourth Street Florence Stephenson University Drive Elderburg Ilinois Street Marie Beers Eudora Parsons George Washington Baby Haskell Chester Laniewski Tennessee Street Rashel Bush Oread Avenue Ernest Winders Sunflower George Ganz Williamstown

Deaths and Funerals John U Alyee Ungermane 63

John U Alyee Ungermane 63 oforeks, father of Siete' Sraals Dane Smith of Lecompton, born in Ce Denmark, came to the United States early, lived in Marshall county, Topeka past 25 years, employed at the supply with survivors including his wife Nellie, four sons, sisters and a son, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and a sister.

John Ualyee Ungermane Oreks Siete’ Sraals Dane Smith Lecompton Denmark United States Marshall County Nellie Ungerthan Sthee

Fragmented OCR Loot Marmres and Market Notes

A garbled OCR page fragment from New York dated July 29 includes scattered notes on tobacco, cornbased feeds, livestock markets, and local trade terms. It mentions New York stock items, farm markets, and veterinary tokens with many unreadable lines, interspersed with brief price cues and commodity references.

Douglas County 48 Assessment Schedules Approved

The state Tax Commission approved all Douglas County personal property assessment schedules. One of two board of equalization appeals was denied, the other taken under advisement. Valuation changes confined to a possible 1800 dollar shift in the under advisement case. E Johnson, board chair, and Mrs. LeSuer attended the hearing before the state commission.

Douglas County Tifred LeSner Douglas County Board of Equalization LeSuer E. Johnson

Open Bible School Opens at Sunnyside

Vacation Bible School opened yesterday at the Sunnyside school house under Rev. Thomas Grassman of Cen tropolis assisted by Mrs. Skeet teacher. Classes run 2 to 4 pm six days a week with revival services each evening and an ice cream social slated for Friday evening.

Open Bible School Sunnyside Thomas Grassman Centropolis Julia Skeet

Fragmented Rural Market Notes Echo Agricultural Trade

A garbled OCR style passage mentions cattle calves hogs sheep and grain with scattered references to markets in Kansas City and Illinois. several personal names appear among stray terms, suggesting a collage of market listings and a memorial note interwoven with farm trade chatter. The text ends with a heartfelt obituary fragment for Galen Day, chronicling family grief and memorial thoughts.

Wal Street Market News From A Dodgy OCR Note

A garbled OCR fragment reports on the New York stock market with references to traders and prices. It mentions low activity and shifting values, noting a period of decline and drift as observers react to uncertain conditions. The text is incomplete but centers on market movement in Wal Street.

Market Attention Shifts Amid Turbulent Trading

The report notes a dramatic diversion of trader attention from the market as Washington developments unfold. Ongoing tensions between Moscow and tobacco stocks influence shares. notable names include Pacific, General joter and Papansonii amid broader sector shifts.

Washington Moscow Tobacco Stecks Pe Agareis Fe Unies Pacific Jotere Papansonii

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