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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1947
Page
2
Kenneth Franks Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Franks 2134 Learnard avenue was treated at the hospital for a fractured left leg last evening and later sent home. The injury occurred when the boy slipped and fell at the swimming pool between the knee and hip.
Washington reports a new labor law allowing both unions and employers to be held liable for unfair labor practices. The National Labor Relations Board can order action or seek federal court orders. Four practices by unions invite suit for damages, including jurisdictional strikes and boycotts. The Wagner act previously barred only employer unfair acts. The law bans the closed shop and sets conditions for union shop membership and fees. Marriage licenses and a minor sports score note are also listed in brief items.
One hundred twenty one singers enroll in the summer A cappella choir with a first rehearsal on Tuesday afternoon. Additional enrollments accepted Thursday at 4 pm in Lindley Hall auditorium before closing. Repertoire includes Palestrina, Randall Thompson, and Fred Waring arrangements as broadcast on national network. Fifty five singers from Mid Western Music camp join the voices. study and concerts planned all summer with weekly drills Mondays and Thursdays. Enrollment open to all with vocal ability. bring music from Bell Music store to Thursday session.
A report from the University of Kansas notes many students in Lawrence quest summer employment. Lines form outside the employment bureau daily as residents are urged to hire part time help or assist with harvest duties. Kenneth Postlethwaite visits from World War I Memorial affairs before a planned fall return to Lawrence.
The Chapel Choir of about 40 voices from Cantab University Columbus will perform unaccompanied. The nationally known group has appeared at the White House and major venues like Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Pantages. Students in 1947 hail from Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, and California. Dean J M Swarthout brings the choir as one of three major musical attractions of the summer program. Summer session tickets are $1.95 plus tax, with faculty and staff eligible for complimentary tickets.
Reported crests near Guide Rock and Red Cloud on the Nebraska portion of the Republican River. Rumors of heavier rains in the Cambroke area lacked figures from Robb. Kansas rainfall tallies for the 24 hours ending this morning included values from Blue Compton to Wichita and Topeka. Highs reached the 70s to 90s with near 49 degrees at some lows. highways US 24 and US 40 possibly closed today near Manhattan.
Berlin elected Lord Mayor Ernest Reuter faces possible Soviet veto as allied kommandatura prepares to meet Friday to approve the four power agreement requirement. In St Louis the swollen Mississippi River reached 37 feet, leaving about 2,000 homeless as floodwaters rose.
Great Bend Kansas June 25 with the wheat harvest set to surge, hundreds of combines will be needed across southern Kansas by July 1 says W C Stark assistant farm labor supervisor. State labor office received first general calls this morning listing needs by county including Ford Sumner 25 each Barber 20 Comanche 10 Harper Reno smaller amounts and larger totals expected in Morton Stevens Gray Seward and Kiowa. Stark notes Texas may hold up movement with a demand for 500 combines.
Young Republicans and Young Democrats report rising interest among 18 to 21 year olds across the nation. The Young Republican National Federation claims 750000 members with clubs in every state, while the Young Democratic Clubs of America aim to enroll 1000000 more. Georgia allows 18 year olds to vote. Leaders Ralph Becker and Bill Rhodes highlight youth engagement in campaign work, housing, and education as veterans note policy concerns.
Gerhart H Seger a pre Hitler Reichsrat member and later American citizen opens KU lecture series in the amphitheater of the university at 8 p m on Thursday speaking on What About Russia Seger born Leipzig 1897 attended Leipzig University served in German army and later as foreign correspondent He opposed Nazis was imprisoned escaped to Prague came to the US 1934 1942 became citizen in 1942 contributed to war effort and testified at Nuremberg trials He has addressed audiences across 48 states and five Canadian provinces and edits Neue Volkszeitung
Market notes report a mixed session with cotton steady, hogs higher, and cattle supply heavy. Livestock receipts in Kansas City and Chicago show demand uneven, with notable activity in steers, heifers, and feeder cattle, while grains and hay markets face transportation disruptions amid rising costs.
Aferred notes say a modest recovery surfaced for leading shares in today’s stock market after an active session, with many stocks trimmed or erased gains by close. Telephone and other forward movers, including named firms, posted gains but overall sentiment remained cautious amid labor and production concerns.
The Kahn and Binker families express appreciation to friends and neighbors for their kindness following the death of their mother. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Kahn, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Kahn, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Binker extend thanks.
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