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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1947
Page
12
Secretary of War Patterson argues the nation must marshal scientific resources for security and basic research. The plan envisions a national science foundation to coordinate and fund essential scientific work across agencies and institutions.
A severe winter storm paralyzed northern England and Wales with heavy snow and ice. Rail services halted on the Great Western line, roads were gridlocked with abandoned vehicles, and power and bread deliveries were disrupted. Prime Minister announces emergency cabinet meeting as dairy and fuel supplies falter and casualties rise in Wales and Oxford.
An 8 year old waiter and ex comic in Bermuda is at the center of a disputed identification. Local coroner says Miller was twice declared legally dead and once buried after leaving Hamilton seven years earlier. A hospital admission with a woman stating the man was her brother prompts renewed inquiry by Sir Ralph Leatham and Mrs. Schmidl who insists the man is alive. Investigations continue.
Topeka and Cloud County seek bids for continuing restoration of US 1 and US 24 in Ottawa and Cloud counties. The project covers grading and surface maintenance on a 140 mile network with federal and state funding. Route realignments aim to streamline traffic from one mile north of Mormepomiie to a simple straight-through alignment.
The Federal Power Commission will hear three matters from March 6. Mid-Continent Gas Transmission seeks to build a pipeline from St Paul to Kansas City and to increase capacity in the Wichita and Rarity regions. Northern Natural Gas Co. plans a line from Omaha to boost deliveries north of Cufton.
A vessel named Arm rsport Marine Lynx, carrying 47 passengers, was quarantined today in Shanghai harbor due to an outbreak of amaltipes on board. The ship, sailing from San Francisco, was bound for Hers Koo and Manila with many passengers aboard.
Barbara Ann Seorr, renowned global figure skater, appears in New York City drawing cheers from the audience and signaling a strong return to major competition. Meanwhile, local notices in Lawrence and Douglas County include legal actions, probate appointments, and public hearings highlighting court filings and estate matters.
A group of young businessmen aged 15 to 35 at Baldwin formed a Commercial Club. Officers elected were Stanley Conk as president James Jeltaker as secretary and treasurer with the vice chairman to be named. All officers are World War II veterans aiming to aid Baldwin and nearby trade territory.
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