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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
3
Amid nationwide disasters including the worst airline crashes and two tornadoes, Memorial Day weekend saw 214 traffic fatalities, far above last year’s 144. The report notes several high profile crashes across multiple states including Arkansas, Maryland, and New Jersey, reflecting a grim holiday for road safety.
Fragmentary report notes unauthorized requests for credentials and investigations involving Lawrence representatives and law enforcement. Mentions Walter Cavert’s death and hospital or highway department context. Details are garbled with multiple names and unclear sequence of events.
Al Aldridge of Salina was elected president of the Kansas State Alumni association at its annual meeting in Manhattan. Dr. Joe Bogue of Wichita was named vice president, Ralph H. Herry of Manhattan treasurer, and Mrs. Helen Corrill Brown of Norton corresponding secretary. New directors include Perry and M. A. Durland of Manhattan, L. W. Newcomer of El Dorado, Harry F. Lutz of Sharon Springs, and Hubert L. Collins of Topeka.
Grandview Missouri June 2. Brig. Gen. Wallace Graham, the President's physician, said Mrs. Truman is holding her own. The 94-year-old mother of President Truman remained in fair condition today as doctors continued to monitor her health.
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