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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1950

Page

7

Beavers Aim For Historic National Title In Garden

New York March 28 Beavers of CCNY seek another upset filled victory to claim a national championship at Madison Square Garden tonight. Bradley Coach Forrest Anderson says his tired team will push CCNY but intends to try again. Fiat Holman of City stresses his own squad remains capable of beating Bradley despite fatigue.

New York Git College of New York Jonsitty Beavers Bobby Jones Ad ‘Lam Madison Square Garden Baylor North Carolina State Midtown Bradley City

Jury Holding Inquest on Killing of Young Intruder

Wellington Kansas March 28 A coroner s jury resumes inquest today into the fatal shooting of Luther Francis Gore 26 Oklahoma City by I L McKnight Gore was crawling into a bedroom window at McKnight s home when he was shot in the room the bedroom housed McKnight s daughter Pamela 13 and friend Shirley Wallace 13 Police Chief Jimmie Little called the death unjustifiable homicide No charges filed Dr J A Phillipson county coroner released the six member jury and ordered further proceedings

Wellington Kan Luther Francis Gore Oklahoma City I. L. McKnight McKnight Jimmie Little Pamela Shirley Wallace Gore J. A. Phillipson

Murphy Concert Aims to Fund Soprano Lillian Murphy

Miss Lillian Murphy, protege of James Elton, will sing in her second annual Home Town concert in Kansas City Kansas on April 25. Sponsored by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the event funds continued vocal studies in New York. Melton calls her the musical discovery of our time, with her recent appearance on Harvest of Stars and the International Harvester broadcast.

Kansas City Kan Lillian Murphy James Melton Women’s Chamber of Commerce New York Melton Miss Murphy Anita Ap Melton International Harvester Topeka

Robbed in Tourist Court in Hot Springs

Oklahoma couple report 3000 dollars in cash and jewelry stolen from their room in a tourist court in Hot Springs Arkansas. Police say two armed masked men bound them and fled after 15 minutes. Lunds from Duncan Oklahoma identified the victims.

Hot Springs Ark Oklahoma Dan Watkins D. F. Lund Duncan Okla Lund

Farmers Life Story of A E Preston Retiring to Rural Life

Baldwin farmer A E Preston at 61 reflects on a life drifted into farming from aiming to be a doctor. Partner Eugene Kalb now runs his 480 acres as Preston reduces livestock, milks 12 cows, and focuses on soil improvement with terracing lime phosphate and green mulch. He plans to spend remaining years on his land with continued rural involvement.

Baldwin A. E. Preston Eugene Kalb Kalb Preston Prestons Blanche O'Neil

Preston reflects on lifelong public service and farming philosophy

A. E. Preston has long served in local government and farming organizations. He led Farm Bureau work, sat on the county corn and hog committee, and helped found the Palmyra 4-H club room in his home. He emphasizes continued activity in farm groups, youth outreach, and a pragmatic farming formula prioritizing livestock, dairying, and ample feed crops.

County Farm Bureau Palmyra Spring Creek Baldwin Methodist Church Vinland Grange Douglas County Rock Springs Preston Allen Prestons Mra Home Demonstration Unit American Legion Auxiliary Baldwin

Coaches Urge End of 2 Minute Rule in College Basketball

New York on March 28 coaches discussed the contested two minute rule in a closed meeting and signaled they would seek its removal. They argued the rule drags out games and narrows play to under forty minutes, favoring the leading team. Bruce Drake of Oklahoma, a Rules Committee member, expected abolition with a return to the 1948 49 system.

New York Mar National Basketball Committee United States Canada Amateur Athletic Union Y.M.C.A National Federation of High Schools Bruce Drake Oklahoma College Rules Committee

Recital Highlights From University Concert March 81

L M U student ensembles under Jack Stephen son perform in recital at the University of Kanana tonight at 7 30 PM with a program including trumpet and clarinet works, horn ensembles, string quartet, piano pieces, and a brass octet. Noted performers include Yvonne Robb Velma Wiley Donna Cook Martha Greene and Charissa Von Gunten amid diverse classical selections. The event is free and open to the public.

Janeeases Entens Oper Cove Telaeen Secon RINCE Phyltle Nehrbass Jean Boren Yvonne Robb Franklin Taylor Waltz Liewellyn Wiedoeft Don Springer McKay Caroline Zimmerman Douglas Beene Charleia von Gunten Caroline Laing Fred Coombs Mendelszohn Bach Carolyn Husted Irene Nelson Betty Miller Martha Greene Phyllis Nehrbass Beethoven Betty Lou Watson Leon Mason Dick Fritz James Sims Clark Keys Dean Pontius Margert Smith Donna Norris Velma Wiley Ruth Ann Kieffer Marlene Stayton Schubert

Training Camp Briefs From Multiple Spring Games

In Phoenix and other Florida and California sites, Giants pitcher Sheldon Jones faltered after 13 scoreless innings, Dodgers hopeful Jackie Robinson tallied two hits in a loss, Yankees list injuries including Wakefield and Mize, Cubs drew a record low spring crowd, Luke Appling to debut at first base, Brownies tour Yuma with White Sox games, and St Louis benchings stir speculation while Gates Trio bowling claim disputed glory.

Phoenix Ariz New York Giants Sheldon Jones Jones Gianta St. Louis Browne Burbank Calif Montia Kennedy Atem Moxeven Clevland San Bernardino Chicago Cubs California Cubs Los Angeles Luke Appling Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Yuma Appling Chico Carrarquel

Appeal corn quotas hear farmers on allotments

The county Production and Marketing Administration committee meets with about a dozen farmers who appealed by March 15 on their corn allotments. No new appeals allowed. only those written by the deadline were considered for enlarging acreage. The committee had 374 acres left of the county allotment for appeal settlements.

County Production and Marketing Administration Committee

Post Office Highway Service To Begin Next Month

Kansas City announces new mail routes starting mid next month. Neodesha, Kan., gets service April 17 and Carthage, Mo., April 18. District superintendent Lee C. Smith says routes begin with shipments. Assistant postmaster general Paul Aiken will travel the lines the first days.

Kansas City Mar Pi—Highway Carthage Neodesha Kan Lee C. Smith Paul Aiken

Whitman fuels Phillies past Senators in spring win

Nelson made three clean hits and handled 10 chances as Whitman propelled Philadelphia to a 13-8 victory over Washington. Whitman, belting .444 in nine spring games, had four hits in nine plate appearances, driving the offense and challenging Manager Eddie Lane for a bench spot. Bilko at 240 pounds has eight hits in 82 at bats, while Clearwater, Fla. hosts the action.

Nelson Bilko Clearwater Fla Dick Whitman Eddie Lane Dodger Philadelphia Phillies Whitman Phillies Washington Senators

Counterfeit Bills Flood New York Area

New York area is flooded with counterfeit ten and twenty dollar bills, officials say. Albert F. Whitaker of the Treasury reports the phony money is well made on fair paper but lacks the red and blue fibers of genuine notes. banks and merchants warned nationwide.

New York Albert F. Whitaker

Federal payrolls fall to lowest since 1942

The civil service commission reported 800 fewer civilian federal workers on March 1 than February, totaling 1,949,000 including overseas staff. Utah’s domain statistics note 13,150 square miles with workable coal deposits.

Washington Mar Civil Service Commission Utah

Political Refugee To Give Recital at K. U.

Misa Dagmar Hasalova a Prague soprano, refugee from Communist coup, will give the first senior recital in K U fine arts. She studied at Prague State Conservatory and Charles University and appeared in motion pictures. Her mother and sister attend, recital at Strong Auditorium at eight.

K. U Misa Dagmar Hasalova Prague Czechoslovakia Misa Hasalova United States Calla Washington D.C Kk. U Marie Wilkina Reinhold Schmidt Hasalova Washington

Organ Recital at Hoch by Richard Gayhart Tonight

K U school of fine arts presents Richard Milton Gayhart from Laurel Everette Anderson’s studio in a senior organ recital at Hoch auditorium tonight at eight. Program includes Prelude and Fugue in G minor, Chorale Preludes, Rach cantor? sinfonia to Cantata, Premiere Fantaisie by Jehan Alain, Variations by Jehan Alain, and two Danses by Jehan Alain.

K. U. School of Fine Arts Richard Milton Gayhart Laurel Everette Anderson Hoch Buatehude Jehan Alain Andehan Alain aJehan Alain Wee Eee

Silence in the Court The Judge in Blackface Minstrels

Montgomery Alabama judge Robert Bryan Carr of the Alabama Court of Appeals is described as a minstrel performer who has long participated in Alabama minstrels and may have presided over trials with blackface makeup. Critics compare his wit to Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes while noting his dual roles as jurist and minstel performer.

Montgomery Ala Robert Bryan Carr Alabama Court of Appeals Carr Alabama Oliver Wendell Holmes U.S. Supreme Court Alabama Juriat Holmes

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