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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1949
Page
1
Moscow reports a momentous shift in Soviet leadership with V. M. Molotov removed as foreign minister and A. Y. Vishinsky named his successor. A. I. Mikoyan steps down from foreign trade to lead foreign affairs while M. A. Menshikov becomes foreign trade minister. broad implications cited for Cold War policy.
Local anglers face bleak 1949 prospects as January and February storms kill thousands of game fish in a 15 acre lake one mile south of Lawrence. Fred H. Reynolds reports bass and crappie died under thick ice, with only some catfish carp and a few bass and crappie surviving along the shoreline. The lake, stocked two years ago with 7 000 bass crappie and channel catfish from Pratt hatchery, now shows extensive mortality around the shore.
Molotov is out as foreign minister replaced by Vishinsky with Miko yan as foreign trade minister, keeping seats on the politburo and as deputy premiers. The shakeup, amid failed diplomacy on four fronts, signals possible new Soviet tactics and prompts mixed Western readings about easing or hardening toward the West.
Soviet command post Langensalza said four survived the Skymaster crash while American sources confirmed one U.S. airman was killed and his body found among wreckage. The four survivors were to be turned over to U.S. authorities as a Potsdam rescue team investigated at the scene with their help. The plane, four engines, carried five aboard and was en route from Wiesbaden to Berlin when it went down 130 miles northeast of Wiesbaden.
C E Wilson owner of Wilson Implement at 401 North Second Street reported this morning a six foot square plate glass window had a hole knocked in by an air rifle last night. Two cracks radiated from the hole. the pane is damaged but usable and will likely be replaced.
Sofia Bulgaria March 5 the trial of 15 Protestant pastors for espionage and treason ended after all defendants pleaded for mercy and a chance to work for the communist government The court recessed until Tuesday for sentencing Four chief defendants face death the others long prison terms Prosecutors and defense blamed American capitalism and church missions for the defendants position Public confessions were shown on motion pictures and defense attorney Arseni Georgiev argued ministers collected reports and were paid by missions over 70 or 80 years to spy against the new state
The Topeka weather forecast predicts clear skies and temperatures around 70 with plentiful sunshine. Forecaster Flora calls this the best weekend outlook of 1949 and notes tonight lows from 30s to mid 40s across regions. Sunday's highs expected 65 to 68 statewide with Salina at 72 yesterday. Goodland, Topeka, Leavenworth logged 22 as the low. no rain reported in the last 24 hours.
Elmer Ousdahl, chairman of the county commissioners, announced that the board will not meet Monday and that the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday of next week.
A traveling reporter and companions thaw in a Cave House near Ankara. A young Turk who ran the Olympic 3000 meters in 19th place befriends them, sharing pride in his achievement and a view of the outside world beyond rugged Turki sh mountain life. The moment bonds locals and visitors across language and culture as they learn from each other.
In Washington on March 5 United States officials announced the arrest of Judith Coplon and Valentine A Gubitchev in New York on charges of stealing American secrets. Coplon, 27, a Justice Department employee, and Gubitchev, 32, a U N staffer, were said to have conspired to remove government records and defraud the United States of impartial service. FBI tracked them after surveillance of clandestine meetings and a pursuit ending at Third Avenue between 14th and 15th streets. Both are detained in New York as investigations proceed with officials from the State Department and U N.
Five Douglas County residents Otto Rosenau Eudora Albert Brune Lake View Willis Colman Kanwaka Richard Topping Route 2 and Deal Six plan to attend a field crops certification school Monday in Garnett The event is run by the Extension Service Kansas State College with L L Compton secretary of the state crop improvement association A L Clapp overseeing cooperative plots and L E Willoughby dean directing the service Also Judge Hugh Means will open the March term of district court in Garnett.
Washington reports that several more countries may join the North Atlantic alliance as Norway officially aligns with the Western powers. Ambassador Munthe de Morgenstierne took part in talks at the State Department after Oslo rejected Russia’s peace offer, bringing negotiators to eight including the United States, Canada, Britain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Denmark’s foreign minister heads to Washington to explore possibilities next Tuesday, with Italy potentially joining as an original signer.
A Kansas bill from the Senate Military Affairs Committee would outlaw advocating overthrow of government as a felony and create a state civil defense agency via local subdivisions. Violators face up to 10,000 dollars fine and 10 years in prison. The measure aims to curb subversive actions and enable rapid statewide civil defense coordination with the federal government under governor's emergency powers. Separate actions include a 700,000 dollar appropriation for a Kansas State College field house, and signing prior to term starts increasing district judge pay and broadening soil conservation district formation.
Missouri river flood near Lake Contrary prompts urgent evacuation as an ice block widens the gap between river and lake. Police, sheriffs, and Red Cross assist farm families while Army engineers evacuate eight people by boat as the gauge shows rapid rise.
Washington reports Southern Democrats aided by some Republicans on March 5 predicted a Dixie victory in blocking a cloture debate limit. Senator Russell of Georgia said Southern foes can count on 58 votes to reverse Vice President Barkley s ruling that a gag can be applied to talk about the senate motion.
In the city system the 1949 50 school year leaders will be chosen at the April meeting of the board Monday at 7 30 p m at the senior high school building The report also notes the stock market inde average of 60 stocks at 68 2 up .6
Final enrollment for the annus junior and senior high school art conference at the University of Kansas stood at 685 students and instructors. Prof. Marjorie Whitney, conference director, noted the large turnout, nearly matching last year’s 700.
The Red Cross fund drive total reached 4879 as $812.15 more was turned in by workers by 10 am today. Executive secretary Mrs. W. T. Douce said canvassers report a good response, with several new gifts of 25 or more from Dr. John Albers, Mr and Mrs D H Spencer, First National Bank, J C Ramsey, John W H Emick, Stowits Rexall drugs, and Barteldes Seed Company employees. Boy Scouts distributed posters to local businesses.
Evidence in the Axis Sally treason trial is all in. Prosecutors and defense lawyers will present final arguments starting Monday and continuing into Tuesday. The jury is expected to begin deliberations late Monday or Wednesday.
The Associated Press reports at 7 a.m. the Missouri River shows general ice movement above St. Joseph to Rule, Nebraska. One mile of open water exists at Bean Lake bend and ice action is expected soon between Kickapoo bend and St. Joseph. Evacuate all low lands from Leavenworth to near St. Joseph as water stages fluctuate until conditions settle.
The 1949 March of Dimes drive in Douglas County closed with $6,216.12 raised toward a $7,500 goal. Drive Chairman Vinton Warner cited bad weather and small individual gifts as factors in not meeting the target, though most residents were contacted and contributions received. Half the funds go to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and the rest stays for local use. results by division list multiple local districts and groups contributing various amounts.
University of Kansas will add a new girls dormitory after purchasing the Griswold residence at 1000 Mississippi Street near Monohonsson Hall. Keith Lawton says remodeling will occur in June and the building should be ready for the fall semester. Use of the house for a regular women's residence hall is proposed, with meals likely at Monohonson Hall.
The faculty recital by Prof. Paul Snyder in Frank Stronghall has been indefinitely postponed due to his illness.
Mayor James H. Parsons moved the city council meeting to Monday night to pass an ordinance for a special election on an industrial development tax levy set for April 5. If approved, the levy could raise about $9,500 annually for two of three years to advertise Lawrence as an industrial location.
Sunshine and warmth boost oats planting in Douglas county while fields stay wet. Alfred Heck expects seedin on Kaw bottom land northeast of Lawrence to start next Wednesday if rain holds. Acreage likely lighter than prior years as farmers weigh price prospects against corn yields. Kaw Valley potato growers receive seed from North Dakota with plantings planned around March 15 and after.
The postponement of the chest clinic is lifted and the event will occur Saturday March 12 at Lawrence Memory hospital. Dr C F Taylor of Norton will serve as clinician for the program sponsored by the Douglas County Tuberculosis and Health Association.
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