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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
1
Reports from New York dated March 11 say Russia threatens to quit the Palestine talks as big power discussions unfold. American and British diplomats push a partition plan while Arab representatives resist entanglement, with U.S. and Soviet envoys in secret sessions amid mounting tensions.
Skies clear as Emory County reports progress in the Red Cross fund drive. Donors include former POWs and city officials. several contributors giving $25 or more. Officials hope weather will boost receipts as the drive extends another week.
Washington March 11 President Truman asked Congress for an additional 440 million dollars to aid Western Europe while proposals limit veto power at the United Nations. Analysts weigh potential effects on prewar and postwar relief programs amid partisan debates on overseas commitments and aid packages.
In a tense session Prague's parliament, after days of upheaval following the seizure of power, held a confidence vote. Deputy leaders and diplomats report several resignations amid the crisis, with the government under pressure from non Communist factions and international observers.
Three directors are named for the loan association. The text includes names such as Gay Shultz Rabon and Bachith Gatthier, with fragmented references to staff and dates. A stock market index line appears, noting an average around 61.2 with un-lehatiged text.
In a local notice segment the community mourns two simultaneous deaths. The families Shultz, Shull, and Mire Grace Worda are mentioned along with new grandchildren and relatives. Community records list funeral arrangements and related familial ties across several households including Poff, Guy, and Viner.
Fragmentary OCR text shows random phrases, names, dates, and locations. No clear event or story emerges. readable items include scattered mentions of places and times, plus stray personal names. The passage lacks a cohesive narrative or identifiable subject.
Fragmentary report describes protests about the United Nations shelving a Czech inquiry demand. The text references Papunek’s complaint against Russia and notes officials’ reactions, with limited readable details on the governmental process and response.
Russia rejects three compromise peace terms for an Austrian settlement as Big Four ministers meet. A brushing official observer notes that stubborn stonewalling among western deputies may prolong the talks.
Professor Allen Crafton introduces Brown at the University of Rag as he critiques contemporary fiction and the American mind. Brown ridicules “professional atomizers” and warns that unreasoning culture could lead to destruction, while discussing race relations and the state of literature.
Guy Bigsby 73 lifelong Douglas county resident died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after two weeks illness. Funeral at Rumual home with Rev J Wadley of Kingston. Survived by wife NeCohnan Bigsby, four sons Ambrose Ernest Lloyd Bigsby George, two daughters Westhheffer Dickey, Flora Nell, one sister Belle Joseph, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He farmed Kanwaka land near Lawrence since 1913.
With temperatures plunging to five below zero, Haskell Institute halted operations and restricted heat to dormitories due to fuel shortages. Officials expected two tank loads of fuel oil to arrive, hoping to resume normal heating and operations if weather moderates. Gas supplies remained adequate for essential customers, while University of Kansas and other large users faced limited service and potential restoration next week.
Salina Kansas stores and offices were urged by the chamber of commerce to close at 1 p m today to conserve gas as pressure dropped in the area. The voluntary measure applied for today only with extensive compliance noted. Doctors offices and drug stores stayed open. City schools were closed and will not reopen tomorrow. Kansas Wesleyan University dismissed classes and will remain closed Friday.
UPI reports twelve of thirteen workers died when an explosion struck during unloading a truckload of shells in Mortnaz France on March 11. The tragedy occurred as the group carried out the loading task.
The Journal World will report halftime and final scores for the Lawrence Atchison high school basketball game in Atchison tonight. The first score is expected about 9 o clock. Contact number 22.
London reports a government agreement with American film producers to end the ten per cent duty on film earnings. The tax will be withdrawn as quickly as possible, allowing normal exports of American films to resume. Officials said ratification by U S film executives is expected.
Lawrence fans welcome Sikes as he takes over the athletic program at the University. Eldridge Hotel on March 24 hosts a banquet by the Chamber of Commerce with Athletic Director B C Quitley and others invited. Governor Carlson lieutenant governor Deane Malott and Big Seven officials likely attend. About 173 tickets remain on sale after noon Tuesday. Sikes’ two principal assistants unnamed but expected to arrive in Lawrence for the banquet. Banquet program details to be released later.
Union Pacific Railroad confirms broad layoffs among shop employees. Twenty workers to be discharged at Junction City next Saturday, with more cuts planned at other shop points as business declines and future prospects worsen.
McGrath and three leaders from a pro government group addressed a two day policy meeting. They urged a strong response to critiques of President Truman and warned that the time to act is now.
Severe winter weather battered Kansas with record low temperatures across cities. Hays and Garden City posted historic March lows, while many rural roads remained closed and some towns faced fuel shortages. Power outages and heating disruptions forced residents to endure freezing nights as forecasts predicted below normal temperatures for days.
Residents express fatigue after record Cold as Blizzard of 48 memory lingers. Snow piles up and roads, gas supplies, and stalled vehicles spark economic concerns. University of Kansas figures worry over dwindling practice as winter drags on toward Easter.
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