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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1952
Page
1
Kansas basketball team delayed leaving Seattle by over four hours due to Northwest weather. Jayhawker contingent expected to meet at Lawrence Friday morning, with downtown rally planned and signals of arrival to fans.
Washington witnesses heard Thursday that a former Agriculture Department official was excused from testifying in a grand jury probe. The case involves some 40,000 dollars worth of government grain stored under seal in South Dakota.
In a chaotic Senate inquiry scene, an Agriculture Department aide sought leniency while Uber avoided testifying on governance scandals. The report details shifts in testimony, Allied command discussions, and a Defense Department casualty update listing 22 new battle losses including nine killed and 12 wounded.
No game tickets remain for the Kansas versus Spring etd Missouri Teachers basketball game. Fans were told the ticket supply is exhausted and no public sales are available at the Kansas athletic office or Municipal Auditorium box office. A few tickets may go to Kansas squadmen families.
An en route Braniff Airlines DC-4 with four engines made a forced landing in a wheat field near Hugoton Kansas after an engine failure and wing fire. Of 43 passengers and crew aboard, only one passenger suffered minor injuries. Chief Pilot Jack Atanlecd helped steer the craft to a safe landing as flames engulfed parts of the aircraft. Passengers described the emergency with relief at the safety of most on board.
The governor praised Kansas after a significant win in the NCAA. The coach named Phog Allen led the team to glory, with celebration noted by officials.
The Glimpie tryout broadcast carries Maas and Sacutita vets from CHS, with Kansas and Soumees seeking NCAA glory. Southwest State tops the MATS, while Commonwealth Theater and Iran Theater announce a telecast of the championship windup. King indicated plans for a broadcast tomorrow as audiences welcomed the games.
Santa Fe railroad workers and Baldwin volunteers boosted a Red Cross drive, pushing the Kansas chapter total toward a large goal. Donations from Florida areas and Pugue School teachers helped raise the nationwide relief effort total, with ongoing fundraising at Bibra and local workplaces. The drive aims at meeting a substantial quota as a gesture of aid.
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The Kansas Jayhawkers, newly crowned INCAA basketball champions, will not be home at 10 tonight as planned. A downtown parade and celebrations with boosters and supporters are expected. coach Phog Allen to be honored. Olympic playoff talk and regional festivities due Saturday in Kansas City and New York are noted, with teams and officials awaiting tomorrow’s events.
The weather summary notes a bright weekend with generally fair skies. Temperatures are expected to be cooler on Thursday with a fair Saturday, and a low temperature reading is anticipated.
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