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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1947
Page
1
Prospects dim for finalizing the German and Austrian peace agreements as Marshall urges a three point streamline. A March deadline for Austrian terms and ongoing talks with foreign ministers aim to accelerate the reparations and export disputes involving the United States Soviet Russia and Britain.
Lt Earl R Flory will command a platoon in a two squad mortar unit with one mortar per squad. Flory, a veteran of WW II, led a mortar platoon and was captured by Germans. Tech Sgt Maurice J Roper, a battlefield commendation winner, reenlisted as a technical sergeant. Vacancies open for three section sergeants, six gunners, one student corporal, and one transportation corporal.
Austin urged the United Nations today that U.S. wartime power defend World Charter principles while backing Greece and Turkey against totalitarian pressure. In Washington a $2.471 billion appropriation bill moved to the House, funding defense and occupied areas with caution on Treasury outcomes amid labor and relief provisions.
Reported confusion as senators debated procedural moves and potential amendments during a tense session. Key figures from universities and athletic bodies faced questions over conference funding, scheduling, and a proposed note for the upcoming meeting.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an athletics event with mentions of an administrator, participants, and a cabinet, but the text is garbled and names or places are unclear. The available readable bits indicate a tournament context with male and female athletes and possible committee involvement.
A Senate session on March 28 approved a permissive retirement plan bill for Trooka. The measure allows employers and employees to adopt a local plan with state guidance, but the chamber noted some steps remain for city compliance and funding specifics.
Earl Hobson died at his home in Baldwin after a long career, including 30 years as manager of the Farmers Union Co operative store before retirement. Services are set for Sunday at 2:30 PM at Iveshall, with Rev. Willis Warner officiating, followed by burial at West Baldwin Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, daughter Hazel Rapelle, father James L Hobson, and brothers Harry and Jerold Hobson. He also served 25 years on Baldwin city council and was an Odd Fellows member.
Washington March 28 Treasury records show the fiscal 1947 surplus has surpassed three billion dollars, the highest in U.S. history. In under nine months the government has collected far more than Truman's initial 18 month projection, largely from taxes, customs duties and surplus property sales. Income tax withholdings and other payments push totals higher, with analysts now predicting a balanced budget or a possible small year end surplus by June 30.
Thirty four Kansan high schools compete today and tomorrow at the university festival directed by Prof. Allen Craften with divisions AA A and B. Events include radio dramas prose readings stations after dinner speaking one act plays humorous readings extemporaneous speaking and dramatic readings. One act plays are shown in Fraser and Green theatres and at Haskell Institute. Public access. Top ratings possible as entries rated by a standard rather than campus.
The Douglas County Selective Service Board held its final meeting today at the Community Building as it awaits dissolution. Chairman Ogden S. Jones, Dr F C Allen since 1944, and Hrice Cameron, a founder of the board, led the three member body which has classified about 8800 registrants since the war began. Washington instructs the last meeting cap by March 11 and directs disposition of records and equipment.
Sam Graffwell told Kiwanis yesterday that no foreign agent sabotaged U S war efforts and hailed FBI crime prevention. He cited 1946 crime rise, 98 percent of criminals convicted by the FBI, and a yearly cost of about 15 billion dollars. He credited fingerprints and scientific methods, noting only one in a thousand applicants are accepted and that youth attitudes drive crime. A piano piece by Betty Ann Schoene accompanied the program.
Bob Blakey reported a pack of dogs attacked a pens area near Garden City Kansas, killing more than 100 of about 1500 sheep ready for market. The estimated loss is around 3000 dollars. Public notice marking the incident on March 28.
Topeka reports predict the repeal bill on the one cent gas tax will be passed over in the house, allowing it to remain on the calendar. Opposition claims the judiciary committee aims to let the measure die without floor debate as lawmakers consider highway and school funding. Over US$5.5 million has been collected since the tax took effect last March, while other measures in the session address cigars tax, state salaries, indemnity for death, and state song approval.
Topeka reports mild but cloudy weather for Saturday with above average precipitation through Wednesday. Partly cloudy tonight, Saturday mostly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers in the south. Lows range from 25 to 35, highs from 55 to 60 Saturday. Light snow noted in eastern markets Thursday morning. Goodland records 53 and 23, Caffeyville 38 overall.
The stock index of 60 stocks stands at 65.8 with yesterday’s reading at 65.2. Market activity shows modest moves as investors weigh recent data and earnings.
Fragmented text appears to report on German civilians facing shortages and food demands during a wartime period. Names, places, and clear events are obscured by garbled OCR, but the gist centers on scarcity pressures and civilian hardship. The readable portions reference disruption, shortages, and public stress amid conflict.
A mixed group of actors and industry figures plans a visit to Lawrence to meet city officials and the public. The entourage includes actors from Haskell and Hollywood circles, plus local Chamber of Commerce representatives. They will tour venues, greet officials, and participate in planned performances at Granada Theater before returning.
Mobbs reported seeing a boy on highway A1 near Peasant Grove south of Lanwrenen who asked for the man’s name after claiming the youth read about his disappearance in the Journal World. The boy said he had not eaten and was unsure where he had been, and he vanished from his home Monday evening.
Kansas officials consider increasing April daily oil allowance to 275000 barrels from 270000, proposed by the conservation director T. 2 gan. li, for state corporation commission approval today.
A garbled report describes a large crowd at a circus with references to names like Liberty Mee Musial Tadrom and Yaris, amid mentions of a telephone strike and unclear police action. Fragmentary lines mention dates and events as the text trails into confusion.
The item reports a weather district in Missouri with varied temperatures and forecasted warming for Sunday. It notes chances of rain and potential changes in humidity and wind. No clear dates or precise locations are given, but it hints at a general regional weather pattern and temperature shifts through the period.
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