30 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1948
Page
1
The House agrees to include Spain under an ERP self help plan with a condition that she is free to join. The move signals congressional accommodation and potential linkage to broader economic measures affecting Spain and allied partners.
Fifteen parents were killed and another injured when a Veracruz passenger train derailed into a bus. The collision occurred near a crossroad about 28 miles past the city, disrupting the main Veracruz highway junction.
Begeta Colombia March 30 delegates from 21 Pan American nations gather for what may become a landmark conference in the western hemisphere. President Marino Ospina Perez of Paraguay opens sessions amid debates on inter American systems, regional solidarity, and peaceful dispute settlement.
A garbled report discusses quota targets for a county operation tied to the Red Cross and rural dives. It mentions funds, months, expenses, and weather delaying activities, with unclear names and dates.
In New York police and pickets clashed in a fierce confrontation on Wall Street and near the stock exchange. Violence flared as demonstrators and officers exchanged blows and objects were thrown. Several people, including individuals from AUF, were escorted to the police station for crowd control, and injuries were reported. Wall Street remained closed and trading briefly halted before resuming as officers held the line.
The forecast notes scattered showers easing tonight with a cool snap then warmer days Thursday and Friday. Low temperatures tonight expected 32 to 44 across regions, with highs in the 50s tomorrow and temperatures rising toward the weekend. State readings yesterday near 70 with Garden City and Anthony reporting extremes. no new rain in the last 24 hours.
Officials forecast an upward water rate revision due to higher costs for freight fuel and chemicals. Details show per thousand gallon costs rising with heavy consumption and attempts to hold tower backers’ costs near current levels, though exact increases remain uncertain.
In Washington Henry A Wallace denounces the Truman administration for creating a false crisis to stampede Congress and the public into universal military training. He blasts wartime draft revival as part of a new half Russia policy. The former vice president spoke to the services committee as Truman says the country never wants war but warns that some things are worse than war. In Pittsburg, Kansas, D Fretwell of the Kansas City Southern is granted leave to run railroads in the American zone of occupation in Austria.
President of United Mine Workers John L. Lewis trudged to a federal court and faced a presidential board probing the soft coal strike. He appeared shortly after noon at the D C headquarters with 20 aides nearby as deputies served the order personally. The court directed him to show cause for not appearing, forcing a fresh service on Lewis and prompting marshal discussions about enforcement.
Three all University convocations are planned at the University of Kansas for the spring term. Frederick Schuman of Williams College will speak April 7 on Will the Marshall Plan Save Europe. An honors convocation is set for April 21 with a speaker to be announced. Stanley Chapple of the St. Louis opera association will address a May 4 morning convocation on Fine Arts in Everyday Living.
Washington March 31 President Truman signed a bill extending rent controls for one year calling it better than no rent control at all. The measure keeps tenant protections in place amid housing concerns.
The district court approved a settlement in the damages suit filed by Mrs. Ada Carmichael against the estate of Glenn Bailey. Carmichael will receive 3500 for injuries suffered when struck by Bailey’s taxicab in 1946. Judge Hugh Means had suggested the amount earlier, after a February jury award of 2500.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a trip to Italy related to President Truman with scattered names and unclear details. The readable elements reference Rome and a press context, but specifics about actions, dates, or outcomes are not evident.
A 3 day Camporee is planned with committee chairpersons announcing the event details. Activities include campfire, trail work, and a formal Court of Honor overseen by a senior Scout leader. supervision remains under registered adults and district officials.
Merle Carmons of 1702 Learnard avenue wrecked his motorcycle when throttle and clutch stuck, leaping the sidewalk and smashing two sections of plate glass at Weakley's furniture store, 119 Fast Eighth street, about last night. Carmons escaped injury, police reported.
Lawrence dairy producers will meet at the Chamber of Commerce office Bonelluck tomorrow night to hear a Douglas County Farm Bureau sponsored program on quality cream and butter production. County Agent Deal Six will present and a sound film show will be shown as part of the discussion. Election notices mailed in Kansas primary election information from Topeka notes the secretary of state and county clerks teamed on notices.
All display booths for the Trade Show in the minority building on April 8 9 and 1 have been sold. The latest additions are the National Farm Loan Association and Shrivitt's Tire and Home Supply Company. Detailed plans and charts are being kept by the merchants for appliances home furnishings and products. Jimmie Moore is chairman of the Trade Show committee. Send Check To Italy Rome Mar 50. American authorities handed Italy's treasury ministry a 84 500 440 check today for work by Italian prisoners of war in cooperation with U.S. armed forces.
President Truman debates whether to implement full-time use of the measure or veto. Officials advise caution as the decision impacts policy timing and congressional response. Public remarks suggest urgency but lack final stance.
The city council eyes annexing adjacent property to extend a sewer line and serve a proposed house. A hearing is mandated before approval or rejection, with the commission to decide after public input. The case involves parcels near Marin Barlow and Lodieiana streets and a school site at Noreteenth Street.
Local meat supplies shrink as packers strike strains stocks. Retailers report pork and beef price increases, some pennies per pound, with bacon ham and pork forecast scarce. Consumers grow more cautious while restaurants face higher costs but keep meal prices steady.
The minority in Jerusalem started bread rationing today as food supplies in their areas run dangerously low. Bread is scarce for several days and cakes and pastries have halted. No similar shortage is seen in Arab sections. Arabs receive supplies via open routes from eastern Talestine and neighboring Arab states.
Warm dry conditions let Lawrence area farmers resume delayed spring work. Oats seeding began on several farms with some reports of wet spots yet planting continued. Potato planting also started in Kaw valley with crews on Emil Heck and Brune farms, while others finished peas and prepped ground. Farmers monitor forecast hoping to beat more rain.
The council approved plans to revise specifications for a garage project with a $50,000 on hand and to call for new bids at the April 12 meeting. Harper and Ossmann to finish revisions. bids sought for alteration, repair, and preconstruction work on a street project between Tennessee and Kentucky Streets.
Members of the Lawrence high school championship basketball squad and coaches Chalmer Woede ardi and H C Squart were guests of honor at a Lions Club event at Aldridge. Coach Widarnt was introduced by C E Kerns as Dutch Stuart and players were presented. The program featured movies from a hunting trip in Canada by Toby and Harell Eniek. Other guests included Olathe Lions Club officers Frank Efone president George Melaney vice president Hartel Thomas secretary treasurer Rumsey chair fellow.
Forecast for Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska shows temperatures about 4 to 6 degrees above normal. Cool on Wednesday then warm through Thursday before cooler air settles by Saturday. Scattered showers likely in southeastern Missouri Wednesday and mainly in southern Missouri and eastern Oklahoma by Saturday.
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