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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1947

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Marshall Lashes Out At Molotov On Reparations

Moscow dispatch reports U S and Britain opposing Germany reparations as a condition of economic unity. Molotov warned differences must be reconciled while Russia rejects reparations tied to current production. Marshall and Bevin pressed for unity and eroding occupation terms, criticizing French intransigence over Ruhr coal.

Moscow United States Britain Germany Couci V. M. Moalotov War U.S Stitshalll Peth Frande Bevin Soviet Union Ernest Kevin

White House ends wartime control of scarce materials at midnight

Washington reports that at midnight the White House loses unlimited wartime powers to ration scarce materials after Congress approved two measures to extend some controls. Sugar rationing and price controls continue under Agriculture Department oversight until October and June for related programs. Remaining allocations shift to other agencies as orders expire.

Washington Truman White House Congress Senate House Agriculture Department OPA Asion Manila Interstate Commerce Commission Office of Defense Transportation Frank R. Creeton CVA CPA Atomic Control Comm War Agency Solid Fuels Administration

Coal miners halt for six days after Centralia disaster

About 400000 miners begin a six day stoppage in memory of the Centralia TX explosion victims. John L Lewis orders work halted at midnight. Some miners call for Interior Secretary Krug's removal while steel and other industries anticipate reduced output and fuel shortages. Krug promises an early Senate report on mine safety.

Centralia A.F.L. United Mine Workers Union Incais Ulm John L. Lewis Krug Enal Aromost U.S. Steel Corp Pittsburgh Alf MLA Youngsmaan Thie Steel Lexington Kay Senate

Safety Group Urges Joint Traffic Safety Effort

The Safety Group believes traffic safety requires a swatter of community effort led by Claud R. McCamment, safety engineer of the state highway department.

Claud R. McCamment

Carlson neutral on bill to repeal governor appointment ban

Gov Frank Carlson said he has a neutral attitude toward a senate bill to repeal the law barring a governor from appointing a legislator to state office. The measure passed the House narrowly and sparked debate over political job swapping and legislature independence. Carlson noted he will inform Senate leaders the bill is not must legislation while keeping three state welfare posts vacant and excluding highway director appointments from his list for confirmation.

Topeka Mar Frank Carlson Senate House of Representatives Carlson House State Welfare Board Thes Wildy Milter Frances Vaughn Bonner Springs Ute Te Ney Osborne Terry I. Foltz Hutchinson State Board of Harmacy

Litchfield Officer Denied Promotion

Lt Col James A Kilian, former commander at Litchfield depot, was removed from a 683 name promotion list to full colonel by President Truman. Kilian, convicted by court martial for cruel treatment of enlisted men in England during WWII, awaits appeal after a 1946 sentence of hard labor and a 1500 fine. Senate had stalled action over his inclusion.

Washington Mar Truman James A. Kilian Litchfield Replacement i Nise Kilian White House War Department Kilian Senate Litchfield England

3-Hour Good Friday Service Planned in Lawrence

The Rev E Russell Carter announced a Lawrence Ministerial Alliance three hour Good Friday worship service at First Methodist Church from noon to 3 p.m. April 4. The service will unfold in seven periods with brief sermons by local ministers on each of Christ seven last words, each about 25 minutes long.

E. Russell Carter Lawrence Ministerial Alliance Richard Gayhart First Methodist Church Richard Gayehart Charles Thom Lawrence Tet John Hatten Westminster Earl Pffaeger Harold Steeper Perinen Herbert Brockman Centenary Methodist Church Asaman First Presbyterian Church Everett RI Church of God Des Terzan George C. Fetter First Baptist Church Theo. Gardner Ptiots Gand MM Gad Jesus O' Hara G. Barr Kansas Bible Chatt Savior Christ Louis Victor Saar J. E. Allison Gilbert Verian North Lawrence Christian Church

Voters Begin City Elections in Lawrence

Voters in Lawrence face dual races for mayor and seven city plus three school posts as a December 19 special election was ruled invalid leaving a pending sanitation department. Burgert notes most fees are paid voluntarily while weather, waste volume, and veteran workers delayed the spring drive. the system remains financially sound with household fees and per-capita charges.

Lawrence Cty Board of Education

Community Councils to Boost Traffic Safety Plan

A Kansas plan to form Community Safety Councils with civic groups police and teachers aims to improve traffic law enforcement street conditions and public safety awareness. Local leaders and Art Slaght discussed organizing efforts, inspired by Wichita’s program and backed by the American Legion.

Ment Lawrence Wichita McCamment American Legion Art Slaght Topeka Nacht Hindef Sehaes

Ballot poll plans and local candidate slate

The business district expects about $3000 monthly with two ballots to voters. Polls open at 6 a.m. close at 7 p.m., with results likely by 9:30 p.m. Each voter receives two ballots, one on trash and garbage collection and another listing Republican candidates for vacancies this year. Candidates include Mayor James H. Tarsons and ward leaders F C Allen Sam Ferguson F A Russell Milvin Mijle Oliver B Beaman Robert Frakes. district 69 board nominees Ralph Pine Henry Shonk and Rev. E Russell Carter.

James H. Tarsons F. C. Allen Sam Ferguson F. A. Russell Milvin Mijle Oliver B. Beaman Robert Frakes

Sky forecast for Kansas cold front and showers

Weather report from Topeka by D. Flora predicts cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions across Kansas with possible showers in the east and rising temperatures Tuesday. Night temperatures range from 45 to 85 degrees with cooler air in the south and eastern counties recording scattered precipitation totals from Topeka eastward.

Topeka Mar D. Flora Kansas Flora Mercury Lecompton Kansas City Wamega Concordia Phillipsburg Lce Goodlandeyville Cotland

Kansas Crime Jump Larger Than National Average

The FBI reported 1946 crime in Kansas rose about 21 percent in 45 cities, from 9,477 offenses in 1945 to 11,466. Increases included murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robberies, aggravated assault, burglaries, larcenies, and car thefts, while manslaughter by negligence fell from 12 to eight. In Concordia, Kan., Mrs. Ray Lindser’s body was found drifting in the Republican River east of town after disappearing January 23.

Washington Mar Kansas Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI River Concordia Kan Ray Lindser Republican River Concordia

Veterans Housing Project fills 3A apartments

Manager E. H. Roach reports the 3A apartments at the Veterans Housing Project on nineteenth and Louisiana streets are filled with veterans and families. He says the project operates smoothly with sidewalks outdoor lighting completed and landscaping planned this spring. Tenants are cooperative and a formal project name will be announced soon.

Veterans Housing Project Nineteenth Louisiana E. H. Rouch Roach

Sugar control continues under Senate action this week

The Senate completed action on compromise sugar allocation and price control until October 31 and sent the bill to the White House. The measure, approved by the House earlier, preserves a minimum 20 pounds per person in the next seven months and sets the annual ration at 35 pounds, 10 pounds above last year.

Washington Mar Senate White House Congress House

Dr Clyde D Blake Dies in Hays Kansas

Dr Clyde D Blake 63 member of the Kansas state board of health died last night in Hays Kan Funeral services set for 10 40 am tomorrow He was a 1903 University of Kansas medical graduate and former chief of staff at the Heley establish. He first practiced in Ellis Kan and later moved to Hays after World War I. PULLMAN SALE APPROVED

Hays Kan Clyde D. Blake Kansas State Board of Health Blake University of Ka Heley Ellis

Supreme Court Allows Purchase of Business by 43 Railroads

Supreme Court approves sale of the Pullman car business to a group of 43 railroads, despite Justice Department opposition alleging a monopoly risk under the Sherman Act. Fire damage reported at William K. Robson home on Seventeenth Street Terrace. roof destroyed in a chimney sparked blaze, extinguished by 10:45 am.

Supreme Court Washington Mar Pullman Company Justice Department William K. Robson Seventeenth Street Terrace Sparka

U N to rule on Greek aid under security council proposal

A U.S. senator urged granting the United Nations authority to halt American aid if requested by Greece or Turkey. The proposal, tied to a veto by the General Assembly, would allow the UN Security Council to act on Greece and Turkey aid requests, subject to presidential assent.

Washington, Mar Vardenbere R-Mich United Nations Muagerty Congress Senate United Aires Greece Turkey Ohal

38 finalists named in Summerfield scholarship program

A list of 38 finalists for the Summerfield scholarship appears, including students from Wichita East and Wichita North high schools and various towns. The program offers eight semesters of college funding, with finalists evaluated on ability, character, and future usefulness, followed by interviews by a committee.

Solon KE Summerfield York Ty Pny Stucy A. Ticl i Ralat H. Clingan Richard R Howard Wright Sachard J. Jhivkerseon Augustian Ro Funtk BL Dorado Griffith Tenner Springs Ina Lea Hamilton Smolan James Hansen Robert Vignery D. Mertin Haber Hiawatha Paul J. Kreutzer Atchison Dun Mat Jack Burrien David L. Mard Fredenai Paul EB. Randall Halstead Lee Reiffewton Stanley Cleager Clyde Rank FE Sandelius Robert E. Whaley Law Robert L. Shaffer Kinsley Ld TL. Uppendahl Leati Jerry D. Warkerle Chetopa

Coffeyville Journal Sold to Seaton and Sons

Coffeyville Daily Journal changes hands as Fay Seaton of Manhattan and sons acquire the paper. The sale includes the Journal building. Richard Seaton will manage. Penn will become property of the Seatons tomorrow with the first edition under new management following the sale.

Coffeyville Mar H. J. Powell Coffeyville Daily Journal Fay Seaton Manhattan and Sons Fred Flastines Ned Richard Manhattan Penn Seatons Journal Ron

Cost topeka to rise under Kansas biennium plan

Legislative cost projections in Kansas show the next biennium would require about 58.177 million dollars for state operations unless current House and Senate figures from the appropriations committees are altered. In Camden a disaster claims eight lives including Mrs Gladys Johnson and six of her fourteen children and a grandson.

Topeka Kansas House Senate Camden Eicht Camden House Gladys Johnson

Easter services draw large crowds in town churches

Crowds filled churches across Lawrence for Palm Sunday and Easter events. The Saint Luke AME Church and Church of St John the Evangelist reported heavy attendance, with notable memberships at Centenary Methodist and Plymouth Congregational churches. The First Presbyterian hosted a record Palm Sunday crowd of about 800, with 34 new members joining and further services planned.

Tarre H.C. Brookman Foster Plymouth Congregational Church C. Posherg Huchor Lawrence First Presbyterian Church Christ First Methodist Church

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Marshall Council State Senate Farrer Andrew F. Schoeppel State Board of Regents Elizabeth Hauchey Jerry H. Driscoll. Russell Laverne B. Snake State ‘Board of Regents Grover Poole Drew McLaughlin Paola Frerm Fett Wichit Topeka Maraas State Emory Cox Kansas State Health and Physical Education Association Lindsberg Nichita Ikan Mar Hr Panl Arthur Gustafon Lindsberg News-Record Veterans Administration Hospital Legion Plan Bill The Assendyd Press Business House St. Louis Mary Catherine Reardon Frank E. Williams James A. Reardon Department of Agriculture K. A. Graduate Hays Hospital Pullman U.N Robert Whaley Summerfield Award Seior Ha EL Whaley Liberty Memorial Hich Schowl Ralph Elmstreet Coffeyville Journal Seaton and Sons Sis United Infants Healy Letardaung St. Luke Alm. B CL. Wilson St. Tuke Motinns Cleveland Robert Now N Smtwtfs
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