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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1950

Page

3

Ex Piano Mover Is A Book Critic

HAL BOYLE profiles Greenwich Village piano mover Leo who peddles books at night while continuing to move others during the day. Leo maintains odd book connections, recalls moving stories, and muses on poets, critics, and his neighborly life in a bustling urban district.

Hal Boyle New York Mar CBN Greenwich Leo Chicago Greenwich Village Muspicion Ars ‘ Awak Churis Ron Shakespeare

Manhunt Arrests Tucker in Assault Charge Case

A 16 hour pursuit ends with the arrest of Tucker, a Black man, after white residents armed with rifles tracked him down. Tucker denies involvement in the beating and says he was not at the woman’s home. Police say he faces an assault charge.

Tkat Thele Jack Ae Tucker Tucker

Driver Survives 15 Foot Plunge After Car Off Road

David W Hutcheon of Boston, 58, an executive with a brush company, plunged into 15 feet of frigid Eddy Pond water near Auburn Massachusetts after his car veered off the road and he blacked out. He crawled out through a rear window as the car sank, swam to shore, and recalled the moment like swimming the channel with a crowd waiting.

Auburn Mass David W. Hutcheson Boston Brush Company Hutcheaon Eddy Pond

Pratt Arts Festival Draws Thousands From District

About 2,600 pupils from 38 high and elementary schools attend a fine arts festival in Pratt Kansas. The event runs Friday and Saturday with portions of programs held at multiple venues around the city.

Pratt Kan Ie Arniual Fine Arta

Fight big dams rally in Manhattan Kansas

Residents from 12 watersheds gathered at an executive meeting of the Kanear State Soil and Flood Control association to oppose large dam projects. Speakers urged direct action and promoted smaller dams and soil conservation to reduce floods, citing local tests and costs. A letter from Ellsworth county clerk Frank Eyler was read at the session.

Manhattan Kan Kanear State Soil and Flood Control Association J. A. Hawkinson Bigelow Blue Valley Study Association Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Turtle Creek Army A. C. McKinney Strawn Lawrence Brown Toronto Frank Eyler Ellsworth County

City Council Candidates in Lawrence Republican and Democrat Tickets

City election coverage lists Fourth Ward hopefuls T J Tom Glasgow and Lowell E Bailey. Glasgow, 43, an assistant VP at Lawrence National Bank, previously served as Montezuma city clerk and St John councilman, active in chambers, scouting, and community groups. Bailey, 47, a longtime teacher and Lawrence resident, was appointed to the council and chairs committees. he and his wife Elsie have two KU students and a Mason in the family.

T. J Tom Glasgow East Seventeenth Street Lawrence National, Bank Ginagow Lawrence John Montezuma St. John Lawrence Community Chest Chamber of Commerce Pelathe Glantow The Christian Church Lawrence Country Club Mary Dan Lowell E. Bailey Barker Avenue H. R. Lindenberger Bailey Libe: Memorial High School Elsie Bailey Pinckney Ottawa University K. U. School of Education Marilyn K U Robert Lowell E K. U Board Law School Mason Masonic Lodge Baptist Church

Kanspolis Dam Losses Hit County Tax Records

A letter characterizes the Kanspolis dam as a failure for county purposes, noting over 2,000,000 dollars in property loss for tax records, excluding personal property.

Kanspolis

Grateful Railroad Saves Transient From Broken Rail

In San Bernardino California on March 30 a one eyed 70 year old transient named John McGowan spotted a broken rail and frantically waved to an approaching Santa Fe train. The crew halted the train just inches from the danger, and railroad officials expressed gratitude for the alert man.

San Bernardino Calif The Santa Fe John McGowan McGowan

McGowan Missing After Dinner and Gifts at City Hotel

McGowan was entertained with a dinner and a stay at the best hotel where he received a new suit and $160 tucked into his pocket. The next day visitors checked on him, but he had vanished, seemingly returning to the main line.

McGowan

Nurse Confesses Theft of Cattle in California

A 28 year old nurse in Oakland was charged with cattle rustling after a case involving five calves and four cows. She allegedly described lifting a man three feet in the air during the incident and claimed to have learned cattle handling in Wyoming and trained as a nurse in Boston. The calves were slaughterhouse purchases for 135 dollars and the cows were said to have been bought earlier in Sacramento.

Oakland Calta Mar Pady Bheritt Stanley Peterson Peterson Mia Sacramento Wyoming Boston

Police report after collision in Oklahoma City

In Oklahoma City on March 30 officers A. H. McGill and J. W. Long report a collision. Hugh R. Billington backed from a parking space and struck the officers' car, license 49-1318. A new shorthand class will be organized at the Business College on April 3.

Oklahoma City A. H. McGill J. W Long Hugh R. Billington Billington The Business College

Family gathering honors grandson amid Kansas City trip

A community notices a large family visit and tribute to their grandson, Kent Fowler, during a hospital stay in Kansas City. Attendees include Hobart Herries and many relatives from Topeka and Leavenworth, with prayers and church events noted as part of their extended orbit.

Hobart Herries Kent Fowler Kansas City Ales Bil White Bud Fowler Topeka Mra Houme Gecll Manehart Herriea Keith Manewal D. A. Sue Leaven Starla Rue

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