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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1947
Page
1
A Pravos Pravda and Televetsia frontpage clash signals Moscow’s response to Truman’s Greece Turkey aid plan. Stalin likely to address Marshall, with Pravda and Televetsia arguing Truman policy serves imperial expansion and risks world conflict, while U.S. sentiment remains divided.
In Kansas City a bandit held up a store at night injuring Detective Torey and his partner Mack Ples. The officers confronted the thief as he threatened five people inside and fled down Main Street, prompting a citywide search. Authorities say the suspect remains at large as federal and local squads coordinate the investigation.
Washington March 15 The house banking committee voted yesterday to recommend extension of sugar rationing and price controls until October 31 with possible extension to June 30 if Congress does not act. Marshall pressed to be present in Moscow while American policy talks with Russia frame the broader postwar economic and diplomatic questions.
Harold and Wallace Tutte pleaded guilty to operating a gambling house at Tut's Hillard Parlor 719 Massachusetts Street and were fined 250 dollars with a restraining order on future activity. Judge Hugh Mean also considered a restraining order against trustees of Local Union 2279. Union trustees denied knowledge of gambling. police had seized betting cards during a February raid. The defendants' attorney described them as country boys who crossed the line.
London officials said a Trans World Airlines Constellation with 24 aboard was presumed missing on a Shannon to New York run. The plane, en route via Paris Shannon Gander, last radioed at 2 am EST. All ships were asked to beacon search efforts. Betty Boling, KU student from Leavenworth, injured in a car accident, remained in Wat Kin Memorial Hospital after a fractured skull.
Today March 15 is the deadline for filing or mailing income tax returns. Deputy collector Murl Beal said the post office second floor office will stay open to 5 pm but few will file there directly. Beal and Maurice Myer have answered many questions about where to mail returns and expect many calls today. Mailed returns are increasing and will be processed at Wichita by the collector of internal revenue.
Topeka reports the State Senate approved a bill to raise qualifications for county superintendents of instruction with a teaching certificate and five years of experience, including two in elementary schools. The measure, now in the House, also sets a three day waiting period for Kansas marriages, per Gov. Carlson’s request, after license issuance. Both chambers adjourned for the weekend.
Kenneth M. Barnett, son of Mr and Mrs L F Barnett of 1224 Delaware Street, will leave March 13 for a two year assignment in Ireland with the United States Weather Bureau. A 28 year old married KU graduate and Navy veteran, he will join 27 American meteorologists on leave to improve forecasting for Trans Atlantic flights, with duties at Shannon and Dublin centers. His wife and two daughters will follow when housing is secured.
Berlin report states Germans were dismayed by a Soviet disclosure that only about 890,532 German prisoners of war remained held by the Soviets. Previous estimates by German and American authorities ranged up to 3,000,000, with U S officials calling that an educated guess.
Legislatures in nearly a quarter of states have moved to outlaw the closed shop with bills approved in North Carolina, Tennessee, North Dakota, New Mexico, Georgia, and Virginia while similar measures were proposed elsewhere. Earlier efforts stalled or were withdrawn in several states, and suits challenging amendments have been filed in Nebraska and Arizona.
Expect 1500 men and more than 1500 farmers to attend the fourteenth annual Rural Acquaintance Smoker hosted by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Tuesday evening at the Community building. Arden Broth and Vert Bratton co chairmen coordinated the program with Mike Getta giving the opening greeting. The program features a University Negro quartet, Pinckney school youngsters performing a square dance, Doc Brown, Ted West and his Range Riders with Nellie Brown, and a Shirley Dyer Felix Arnold roller skating exhibition. Chamber invites any uninvited farmers to call before noon Tuesday to receive invitations.
Flood forecasts show the Marais des Cygnes cresting at Ottawa and Osawatomie. Fluor predicted banks would hold with Osawatomie near the mood area, while Osawatomie to Missouri line farmland faced overflow risk. Warmer Sunday expected, highs 40 to 50.
Meacow March 15 Western powers and the Soviet Union remained deadlocked in a deputy foreign ministers conference over Russia s claims to German assets and Albanian participation in framing the German peace treaty. Molotov potentially ready to propose on German economic issues as deputies define assets. Gouyev warned progress hinges on recognizing transfers of German assets from Potsdam.
County farm agent Six predicts another series of bumper crops in 1947 for Douglas County farmers with weather the key variable. He notes winter wheat at fat share averages across 26 000 acres and expects high market quotations to hold, citing tight wheat supplies and rising export demand. Planting conditions are good after recent rains but a few weeks of dry weather could delay oats and potatoes.
District Judge John L. Kirkpatrick sentenced 67 year old George Miller a railroad worker to be hanged between 5 and 1 a m Friday May 2 for the shotgun murder of Osawatomie chief of police Michael Churchill 48 on February 3. Miller pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was noted as having premeditated the crime and killed an officer in the line of duty.
In Lawrence on March 11 delegates from a local AFL affiliated labor union formed the Lawrence Central Labor Union. J R Lind was elected president and is identified as the associate professor of Latin and Greek at the University of Kansas. Fort Johnston co presides with Ivan King as recording secretary H C Marshall financial secretary L B Sterling sergeant at arms. Trustees chosen include H Courtney Clyde Castle and J Osma with Castle Courtney and King on the by laws committee.
An office to Hag ar Wichita Kansas Mar 18 CPie Ka section of the American Water Works Association yesterday elected these officers here E J Allison Salina city manager and head of the Salina water department Major C Hagar Lawrence water superintendent secretary treasurer H H Kansteiner Leavenworth superintendent of production and distribution vice resides
The Chinese embassy notified Secretary Marshall and British Foreign Secretary Bevin that China cannot take part in or agree to a proposed formal meeting on the Chinese situation. The embassy cited Meitay’s letter and reiterated that China will not participate in such a meeting or supply information regarding the Moscow communiqué.
Margaret Hurley county superintendent announces 11 rural eighth grade test centers with assigned districts and pupil counts. Teachers may contact the office to finalize center assignments. Sixth grade tests will be conducted at pupils home schools and returned for scoring.
Colonel Charles C. Wiggins announced that applicants are being accepted from mankind reserve officers for active duty in the Fifth Army Western Training Command. Recalled officers will report April 1 for orientation at Seventh Service Command Omaha and assignment. Officers from infantry field and coast artillery plus signals engineers and medical corps are sought. all must be college graduates and ROTC graduates with fitness certificates.
Citizens will caucus Monday evening at 8 at city hall to nominate candidates for mayor and five councilmen. Election is Tuesday April 1 with officials serving two year terms.
Police say Virgil W. Jones and Ralph Junior Glass have signed statements admitting robberies and car thefts across Texas Arizona and Anson. They were held in Wichita for Arkansas City authorities after arrest on February 10. No charges filed yet. crimes listed are being verified by police.
The city councilman announces a two week spring clean-up with three extra trucks to collect trash across wards. Residents should place waste at alley or curb lines and follow a ward by ward schedule from March 17 to March 29. Emergency treatment noted for Orlinda Reyes after a glass head lodged in a nostril.
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