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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1952

Page

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Murray Mentions 4 Peace Blocks in Steel Strike

Philip Murray of the United Steelworkers warned at a policy session that four issues halt settlement of the 12 day old steel strike. He cited union shop, management clause, seniority and incentive pay, criticized Taft and Eisenhower remarks, and noted widespread impact with over 750000 idle workers and more furloughs possible.

Dent Philip Murray CIO United Steel Workers Tthe Wage Stabilization Board Murray U. S. Steel Corporation

Three Men Injured In Highway 2440 Crash Near Tonganoxie

A morning collision on Highway 2440 north of Tonganoxie injured three men, none critically. Staff Sgt. Lyle S. Brown and Sgt. Melvin D. George of Amarillo AFB sustained cuts and possible fractures or concussion. both were taken to Forbes AFB hospital. Donald R. LaBaw of Wakeeney, driver of the southbound semi, was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for cuts and bruises and held for observation. The two vehicles collided head-on as Brown's car, traveling north, and a Watson Bros. van trailer truck went opposite directions. George said he fell asleep at the wheel. The crash site was just south of the bend toward Kansas City, near a small bridge.

Tonganoxie E. P.moomau Lyle S. Brown Amarillo Tex.) Air Force Base Melvin D. George Amarillo Afb St. Brown George Forbes Air Force Base Topeka Mooman Watson ‘Bros. van Linen Kansas City Donald R. LaBaw Wakeeney Lawrence Memorial Hospital Sgt. George Stone Roeombe Air Force Donald R. LeBaw Amarillo Air Force Base Doug McCleery

Exent Men Set for Ten Day Canada Fishing Trip

A party of exent men left last evening for Canada on a ten day fishing trip. Those in the group are Simon Hurwitz, Rusty Springer, Junius Underwood, Russell Sehon, Harold Johnson, Clayton Stone, L. H. Rose and Clarence M. Gorrill.

Exent Canada Simon Hurwitz Rusty Springer Junius Underwood Russell Sehon Harold Johnson Clayton Stone L. H. Rose Clarence M. Gorrill

Eisenhower Choice at Boys State Nominating Convention

Kansas Sunflower Boys State delegates chose Gen. Eisenhower and California Gov. Earl Warren for president and vice president in a party balance ballot. Eisenhower won 882 to 156 over Senator Tow, as nearly 300 Kansas high school juniors participated in a week-long citizenship training program under American Legion sponsorship.

Astociates Press Wichita Eisenhower California Earl Warren Senatt Kansas American’ Legion Ship

Koje Island POW resistance ebbing says Gen Boatner

Brig. Gen. Haydon L. Boatner said the Koje Island POW camp’s 90,000 Communist led prisoners are largely yielding to U.N. forces. Four waves of pressure prompted mass surrenders and the removal of flags as 27,500 inmates were dispersed into smaller stockades while larger compounds were emptied or reorganized.

Koje Island Korea Haydon L. Boatner Koje Islands U.N Boatner Rose Kose

Ten Airmen Missing After B-29 Crash West of Kwajalein

A 41 man B 29 crew vanishes after ditching 175 miles west of Kwajalein in shark-infested waters. One pilot rescued four hours later with a broken leg. others presumed lost as wreckage and life rafts are recovered. Conflicting reports from a sister aircraft and Hawaiian frontier indicate only one survivor among the crew.

Kwajalein Air Force Navy Hawaiian Sea Frontier

Eisenhower Seeks Pennsylvania backing at Gettysburg visit

Gen. Eisenhower arrives in Gettysburg to meet Pennsylvania delegates and alternates at his 189 acre farm near the battlefield. The crowd is estimated at 4,000 to 5,000 as he discusses issues with delegates, while Governor Fine and Sen. Dutt rally support. He plans more talks in coming hours before a Detroit speech, and critics note his stance on the steel dispute and Korea policy.

Eisenhower Gettysburg Pennsylvania Lincoln Square Ray Hoovers John §. Fine James H. Dutt New York Fine GOP Sen Taft Detroit New Jersey Germany Berlin Truman Matthew .Ridgway Korea Yalu River China

Arkansas Democrat picks Fulbright as favorite son candidate

The Arkansas Democrat committee directed that all 22 votes be cast for Sen. J William Fulbright for the presidential nomination. The convention elected a delegation to the national convention with instructions to vote for Fulbright as long as deemed appropriate and beneficial to the party. New York stock summary closes with average up 60 stocks to 105.3.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas Democrat Committee Sen J. William Fulbright Fulbright

Taft Campaign Swing Through Mid Atlantic Regions

Sen Taft's campaign schedule focuses on Delaware Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania with visits to Delaware farmholder C Douglass Buck and planned meetings with Republican delegations. Delaware's Taft Eisenhower split and polls show mixed support while Taft calls for Korea truce talks to proceed once armament reaches needed levels.

Sen. Taft Atlantic Coast Wilmington Del Taft Delaware Atlantic Ohio Douglass Buck Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Michigan John S. Fine New York New Jersey

Taft Authorizes Republican Run as Demo Choice

Taft, in Wilmington, says he will back a Republican nomination while suggesting Democrats may rally behind Truman as a last resort. He declines detail on a reported 588 votes and vows to have enough to win. He thinks Democratic delegates will nominate Truman again at Chicago.

Wilmington Del Taft Truman Delaware Ohio Chicago Beatmonth

Rooney enters race for Kansas governor nomination

Charles Rooney Shawnee County Democratic chair and state party leader announced Friday his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He cites desire to end Republican machine rule and calls for tax relief for homeowners and property owners funded by corporate tax contributions. Rooney emphasizes political reform and cites Eisenhower’s warning about one party dominance in Kansas.

Topeka Charles Rooney Shawnee County Ewell Stewart Rooney Kansas Eisenhower Abilene

Collins on Stand Washington Senate hearings on West German pacts

Gen. J. Lawton Collins testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that there is no plan to send more American troops to Europe under present conditions. Frank Nash, an assistant secretary of defense, said the treaties do not change the status quo on US troops in Europe. Both urged enactment of the two pacts and a nominated postmaster for Goodland, Kansas, Dale Rauscher.

Washington J. Lawton Collins Senate West Germany Truman Army Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sen.Hickenlooper R-Ia Collins Europe Frank Nash Nash Acheson Pata US Goodland

Weather Shift Sees Dry Hot June In Lawrence Kansas

June 1952 brings markedly hotter and drier conditions to Lawrence with only two days above 90. Rainfall this month totals 0.41 inches, far below last year's pace, while water demand climbs with heat though local systems report no immediate shortage. Historical comparisons show wide swings from 1951 to 1952.

Lawrence Kansas

Temperature Soars At Downtown Gas Office

The downtown Lawrence gas company thermometer hit 98 degrees at 3 this afternoon, tying Tuesday’s high as the top mark for 1952. The 38 degree morning low marks were the hottest since August 6, 1951, when the reading reached 104 degrees.

Lawrence

Wheat harvest in Douglas County seen near start

Agricultural agent reports harvest could begin about ten days away if hot dry weather holds. Farmers and grain elevator operators expect above average county yields with estimates ranging from 20 to 40 bushels per acre as warm sun drives maturation. Some locals project final yields around the mid 20s to 30 bushels per acre.

Deal Six Douglas County Lawrence Topping Dale Dieterich Dieterich Pete Underwood Underwood Grain Co

Kansas Banker Dies at 87 in Whitewater

James Dow Joseph, a prominent Kansas banker and former Bank of Whitewater president, died at 87 after a yearlong illness. A Democrat, he served in the Kansas Senate 1913 to 1915 and authored laws including the guaranteed bank deposit act. He helped shape business, banking, and political life in Kansas over five decades.

Whitewater Kasi James Dow Joseph Kansas Joseph Bank of Whitewater Butler County State Senate

Service in Park Opens Summer Union Series in Lawrence

The Lawrence Ministerial Alliance launches the first summer Union Park service Sunday at 7 pm in South Park with Rev. John A. Anderson new West Side Presbyterian pastor delivering the sermon. Organist Mrs. Vernon Michael presides, and a park public address system will be used. future speakers include ministers from several churches through August 24, with rain moves to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Union Park Lawrence Ministerial Alliance South Park John A. Anderson West Side Presbyterian Church Mr. Anderson Daniel Knox Ford West Side Church H. M. Sippel First Christian Church Vernon George Fetter First Baptist First Methodist Church Kansas City William Merriman Centenary Methodist John Patton First Presbyterian Leland Young Evangelical United Brethren Jack Nicholson North Lawrence

Highest of the Year Hits Kansas Heat Wave

Temperatures soared to the year's peak across Kansas on Thursday with Hill City at 104 degrees followed by Goodland 103 Garden City 102 and Russell 100. Weather chief Richard Garrett warned of no relief for days as June averages run 10 degrees above normal and soil moisture erodes. Forecast calls for 6 to 12 degrees above normal through next Wednesday with only scattered showers and highs near 95 to 100 Saturday. Low Thursday night ranged from 60s to 70s.

Topeka Kansas Weather Bureau Hill City Goodland Garden City Russell Richard Garrett Garrett Kani Alahoma Nebraska Oklahoma Fear Chicago Denver Edmonton Fort Worth Havre, Mont Kansas Ny Los Angeles Miami Minneapoli New Orleans New York Oklahoma City

Eisenhower to deliver major political address in Denver

Gov Dan Thornton said Ike will make a major political address possibly his last before the Republican National Convention after June 26. The speech is set to be broadcast nationwide by radio and television networks at 8 p m. The Journal World urges readers to subscribe before the deadline and to call 22 for details.

Denver Eisenhower Dan Thornton Colorado

AT GIRLS STATE JUSTICE ADDRESSES DELIBERATE CHOICES

Justice Hugo Wedell of Topeka urged 299 Girls State delegates to choose their future commitments deliberately or risk a vague career. Miss Mary McElhiny of Wichita became 1952 governor as all state officers were sworn in. The ceremony included oaths by Chief Justice Sandy Graber and the 150 girls who passed bar exams. A banquet followed with alumni to attend Saturday night.

Hugo Wedell Topeka Justice Wedell Kansas Supreme Court Mary McElhin Girls State Sandy Graber Hutchinson Wedell Miss McElhiny Buureau Reymond Carmon K. U Fred Hall Leutenant Kansas Legislative Council Supreme Court Wilford Reigle Emporia Girls North College Hall Harry Hasler Kansas Department American Legion Hasler

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