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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1948
Page
3
The Lawrence merchants and officials announced spring opening winners during the gala at the Chamber of Commerce hall. Street decorations and stage performances highlighted the event while attendees from local businesses celebrated the new season and recognized top performers.
In New York a trio of Democratic leaders oppose Truman over a faltering decision. Nathan Math and associates reject surrogacy ties and urge supporters to back Brooklyn leaders James Mo Jrower and Dr. Isaac Le vine, signaling internal party splits ahead of the national contest.
Law rence Vituruna office slated for erasure Thursday and Friday as four V A representatives attend conferences on framing a tactical division in Kansas City. Speman Deroa, a local rep, returns with final word on measures and petitions concerning Lawrence officials at the meeting. Explosion reported in Watsavia area but details unclear. authorities say investigation ongoing.
Reported clashes near the northern border as Costa Rican soldiers withdraw under pressure from revolutionaries armed with rifles. Officials say troops moved to defend the border but refugees and the government seek aid elsewhere amid new front activity.
A blaze at a Omaha rest home early today killed five elderly residents, with identifications tentative and ages unavailable. Seven others were hospitalized in critical condition as fire swept through the first floor and some residents burned in night clothes. Local officials said the fire started in a small ante room and spread quickly, complicating casualty identification. Another item notes a birth in San Francisco, adding a separate local detail.
Liberal Kansas March 23 4.19 The 1949 convention of District Seven of the American Legion will be at Pratt April 2 and 3. This year’s convention held here endorsed a state program for World War II veterans and elected officers including district commander Ray Kultz Aspeat Bend junior commander George Lizer Dodge City, and delegates Kiddie Munson Willard Welch Hutchinson Jack Reed Ulysses Alert Augernot Santa Al Galbant Pratt August Manwiller Huffington Glee Smith Larned Albert Sullivan Anthony Barr Leon and Price Davies Liberal.
Durcansk y, once a minister in wartime Slovakia, faced a death sentence in absentia by a Slovak people's court for mass executions and systematic terror. Five individuals were fined for speeding by Police Judge C. J. Lane, with specific names and amounts listed. A note claims a majority of LC.S. presidents have been largers.
The Czechoslovak government asked Argentina today to extradite Dr Ferdinand Durcansky following his detention. The case centers on alleged activities tied to wartime collaboration and postwar crimes. Government officials indicate the request is formal and will proceed through diplomatic channels.
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