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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1949
Page
2
The narrator notes a southeastward approach toward war zones over the Nile and Red Sea environs. Flying over arid valleys and pyramid glimpses near Cairo, they describe stark peaks, Sinai environs, and a perilous border crossing into Saudi Arabia. The account hints at Middle East oil intrigue and a rough, dangerous journey.
George Corn of Cunneetiwat street struck a wolf with a two foot car jack handle near Highway 24 west of Midland after onlookers stopped to watch. The animal had been attacked by three hounds and lingered in a ditch before Corn intervened to end its suffering.
Professor West Jr a KU English professor will publish Rocky Mountain Cities this month under Norton. The collection gathers journals by eminent authors about their native Rocky Mountain cities. He previously taught in Utah before joining KU in 1946 to direct the creative writing program. The second book The Art of Modern Fiction with Stallman is slated for April release.
Fifteen job openings were available at the Kansas State Employment Service at the end of the week while 298 claims for unemployment compensation were filed. Seventeen women were hired, and total contacts with employers reached 656. Manager W. T. Johns said continuing dry, mild weather should reduce unemployment and boost outdoor work.
Heard in Lawrence reports a city council meeting at city hall at 7 30 pm. Caesar the Great Dane mascot of Hetx Theta Fi fraternity is reported wounded by buckshot this morning by an unknown assailant. Veterinarian care was given and he rests at stations. Stewart says Caesar was voted out of the fraternity after a complaint from a Kansas University student alleging molestation by the dog.
Frank H. Gorrie, 49, AP bureau chief in Kansas City, dies in Seattle after long illness. He was a former printing and decorating worker who moved to Seattle. The broader discussion marks criticism of fraternity scholarship levels, citing data from multiple schools and states.
Memorial Hospital reports multiple births at Sunflower and surrounding addresses including 831 New Hampshire street and 105 West Eleventh street with names such as Peter Arger singer and Stella Rumpardner listed among families. Also notes injuries from a pitchfork tetanus shot for Delores Dirk, a 4 year old from Route 6, and Donna LaCas treated after bicycle wheel accident. A meat grinder incident injures a middle finger with Frederick Johnson of Tonganaxie treated in emergency. A car accident near Midland on Highway 24 injures Inez Saundera of Wansan City.
Markets report mixed prices with wheat steady to higher and corn firm. Livestock receipts at Kansas City and Ottawa reflect steady to higher demand. cattle, calves, and hogs show uneven prices. Wall Street closes with mixed higher and lower movers. notable gainers include Santa, Union Pacific, Oil stocks, and Willy Overland. Local notes include a dynamite caps incident, vagrancy arrests, marriage licenses, and a thank you card notice.
The Kansas Geological Survey reports Fort Hoye chalk in 11 counties is a pure soft calcium carbonate suitable for whiting and other uses. Chalk beds range five inches to over seven feet with calcium carbonate content from 58 to 82 percent, averaging 54.2 percent, and the study lists about 50 uses from agricultural to building materials.
The Supreme Court today upheld a Wisconsin labor law and Taft Hartley contract terms allowing states to enforce union shop provisions. The decision allows state action even for interstate business, with Taft Hartley permitting union shop by majority vote and local referendum requirements. Justice Frankfurter delivered the opinion, with Justice Black dissenting.
New York marched the cardinal refuses to negotiate with the Calvary cemetery strikers. Despite pleas from wives representing 24 workers, Cardinal Spellman insists on individual reemployment not union backing. About 100 priests and seminarians worked at the cemetery, digging over 240 graves in three days under his supervision.
Police investigated two weekend collisions with no injuries or arrests. A 1932 Ford pickup driven by Charles Reckhold and a 1939 International truck operated by David Sandgrass collided at Eighth and Massachusetts at 2 13 PM. A 1947 Cadillac struck from the rear by a 1948 Plymouth at Sixteenth and Massa chusetts occurred at 9 37 PM. Thieves entered Charles O Briens unlocked car on Friday night stealing various items.
Funeral services for M White 76 of route 5 who died Saturday will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St James AME church with J W Goolsby in charge. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Family assembles at son Carl White’s home 1234 New Jersey before services. Body will lie in state at Bowser-Les Mortuary today until service time.
Floods inundated Iowa and Nebraska as water rose along the Missouri River. The Red Cross sheltered refugees near Lake Contribute area while Atchison reported rising water and high stages beyond previous records. Rail lines and roadways were submerged as crews issued warnings and residents evacuated amid continuing flood danger across multiple counties.
February activity in Douglas County includes laying out two and a half miles of terraced fields and a farm pond by the sail conservation team led by Milyon Wertzberger. Wertzberger notes twelve farm pasture applications last month, with three plans drafted and about eight agreements expected this month. farmers Conrad Gyett, Henry Lasse, and C. G. Githland were involved.
The preschool course Lomarcow begins with a meeting for parents and children at Boiun led by instructor Mrs. Otis King. An optional child care service is offered with a small fee to cover supervision during class hours.
Cecil Spencer a former Kansan and General Mills official died Sunday after a brief illness. A Kansas State College graduate he worked at mills in Wichita Oklahoma City El Reno and Minneapolis. Born in Cherryvale Kansas he is survived by his wife and three children.
Members of the Liberty Memorial high school Wi-Y chub will hold a chili supper and initiation of new members tomorrow evening in the school cafeteria. The meal will be served by girls in home economics classes. Robert Kay and Darwin Malott are in charge of the program. General Wayne earned the nickname Mad Anthony from his night attack at Stony Point.
County Attorney Robert Oyler warns about clubs described as a form of lottery, noting Kansas statutes make participation or conduct of a lottery a felony. He cites pyramid or chain letter schemes where members pay to gain entry and move up the list, potentially promising large prizes to early entrants.
Saturday Review of Literature associate will address University of Rotl-student convocation in Bech Auditorium Wednesday morning. He will discuss Seving Thin Brown, NY drama critic and WWI navy veteran, who contributed to Sicilian and Normandy invasions reports later compiled in a book titled To All Hands.
General Motors representatives presented progress demonstrations to the Lawrence Rotary Club. The program showcased lighting and scientific advances including jet propulsion, mercury vapor lighting, and a replica of Edison’s phonograph, with guests from GM including HH Werner and Hoyt K.U. attending.
Dr BO Stene, associate professor of political science at the University of Kia, was notified of election to the council of the American Association of University Professors. He will represent the ninth district for a three year term. District states include Arkansas, Nebraska, Kansas.
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