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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1947
Page
10
Washington reports the nation faces a dangerous delay to corn planting as wet cold weather slows progress. Agriculture officials warn late crops threaten dairy and meat production, with reduced feed and food prices likely, while wheat exports and other commodities also feel the impact.
The June 11, 1979 report says the House of Representatives may need $400 more to finish the month due to unanticipated expenses. The appropriations committee recommended appropriating $4000 for unanticipated expenses and $11000 for telephone and telegraph bills. The panel notes total House spending around $45,000.
Warns soft-hearted readers that a spotted fawn is not abandoned and illegal to possess in California. A fine up to 59 dollars and possible 25 days in jail can result from taking or keeping a fawn without proper handling. National transport strike affects Bay Area transit and San Francisco crossing. Two thousand workers are impacted as buses and electric trains halt operations. Commuters consider wartime motor pools to reach jobs across the Oakland San Francisco Bay Bridge.
A lengthy Lawrence ordinance defines yard depths and lot setbacks, clarifies rear lines and street lines, and details permitted uses in a U district. It lists definitions for front yard, through lot, corner lot, and non-conforming buildings, and sets effective date after publication. Includes public notices and probate notices from June 1947.
A long farm sale catalog lists Jersey cows and Guernsey cows with ages from a few weeks to several years, Holsteins, Guernseys, Jerseys, and Ayrshires noted with milk yields in gallons, calves and heifers described, owners and dates of sale referenced, and equipment and miscellaneous dairy items offered, including milk cans and a manure remover.
A high mileage public sale near Lawrence lists household goods for auction by Gene Arone Fite and E. Day, including a 1546 model Deep Freeze, attic fan, refrig units, furniture, rugs, tools, musical items, and personal effects. Auction notices appear with names and definitions from local ordinances, dated June 31.
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