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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1950

Page

2

Heavy Flood Toll Across Three States and Canada

The Red Cross reports thousands displaced as floods sweep North Dakota Minnesota Manitoba and southern Winnipeg. Authorities warn of dire livestock losses and infrastructure damage with bridges culverts inundated and evacuation orders expanding along the Red River and tributaries.

Red Cross Red River North Dakota Fred G Math Deh Grend Forks Minnesota Little Fork St. Louie St. Vitel Winnipeg Manitoba

Lawrence school building plans advance with Eckdall and Greist

Oscar Eckdall and Ted Greist, architects, visited to discuss new high school facilities and remodeling. Plans include a west side plot 450 by 1 000 feet for football and track, with heating upgrades at nearby schools and a Cordley addition delayed to about July 1 due to engineers' schedules.

Oscar Eckdall Ted Greist Lawrence Eckdall Louisiana Misaguri Greiitaleo New York School McAllaster School School William D. Folfe Cordles School Cordley Addition Wolfe

Prison escapees recaptured near Weston after jail break

Two federal prison inmates who fled from a Platte county Missouri farm were found early today four miles north of Weston along railroad tracks. Deputy Warden C. H. Looney said the men walked away from the prison Sunday night and were located by dawn.

Leavenworth Kan Platte County Fanner C. H. Looney Weston, Mo

Memorial Hospital Admission Notices and Addresses

A listing from Memorial Hospital in Mumb Lecompton provides names and street addresses for patients and relatives including Mrs Det Sparks Mrs Carrie Williams Mrs Glenda Harris Judy Kleinberg Louise Bridges Mise Alberta Houck Mrs Maxine Patchen Celesta Howard Virginia Harrell Jessie McCracken Sharon Wicky Marjorie Hooreworth Estella Spengler Clara Wright Leona Husted Hagel Warner Zetta Wigton Maude Musterlman Phyllis Peterson Elizabeth Jones Marjorie Ryt Nelda Miller Eddie Hadley and others linked to various streets such as Tennessee Avenue Connecticut Street Sunflower Richland Locust Street Snyder Street and New Jersey Street. The fragmentary list appears to record patients and kin rather than medical details.

Ph Mumb Lecompton Det Sparks Tennessee Street Carrie Williams Jessie McCracken Sharon Kay Wicky Tontenclle Marjorie Hooreworth Estella Spengler Toveka Clara Wright Qukelcore Leona Husted Almira Latreet Hagel Warner Maldwins Zetta Wigton Iyare Phyllis Peterson Tensesore Elisabeth Jones Baldwin Mra Marjorie Ryt Oale Street Nelda Miller Barker Avenue Eddie Hadley Elm Ratreet

DeVinney Nolaan Additions Reported

Mrs Revert DeVinney and Mr Ralph Krone announce the birth of a daughter yesterday at 648 Misciaalppi street. Mr and Mrs BR Nolaan of Le compton report a daughter born yesterday.

Revert DeVinney Misciaalppi Street Ralph Krone Senioyaide Westering BR. J. Nolaan Lecompton

Nudist camp rumors spark local speculation in Lawrence

Reports tie a nudist camp near McLouth to a local couple as residents recall a sale of land to colonists for a resort. Echo Valley chatter and yesterday's Journal-World piece fuel questions about who belongs to the group while city clubs debate weekend activities.

Eche Valley MacLouth Lawrence McLouth Journal-World Echo Valley Cofles Club

Well Digger Dominick Atteo Dies In Well Tragedy

The body of Dominick Atteo was recovered from a 20 foot well shaft at 2 40 p m after about 26 hours trapped there. Dr Harold Berson a hospital physician pronounced him dead saying he died five minutes before arrival. A flash fire occurred in the well when a lighted cigarette was near him last night moments after oxygen was given. Atteo suffered burns to his face and hands. Rescue workers dug a secondary shaft and knocked out the dist between the shafts to reach him.

New York Dominick Atteo Harold Berson Atteo

Probe Committee Named to Investigate Crime and Corruption

Vice President Barkley names five members to lead a national crime and corruption probe amid a $150000 Senate funding. The panel includes lawmakers from both parties and seeks to unite committee and judiciary oversight. A related line mentions a recovered 1947 two ton wrecked track near Lawvenes.

Washington Barkley Truman Beautors Eta the D.‘enn Commeter Judiciary Senate Barker Ermenot R.-Mich G.O.F

Police Tra in Officers Training School at KU June 26 30

The fourth annual Police Officers Training School will be hosted by the University of Kansas June 26 to 30 in cooperation with the Bureau of Government Research and extension. Federal and Kansas agencies including the FBI Kansas Highway Patrol and state departments will present instruction on traffic safety arrest techniques and evidence preservation.

University of Kansas Bureau of Government Research and K. U. Extension Federal Kansas Bureau of Investigation Kaness Highway Patrol Katifux Peace Officers Association Kansas Safety Department Kansas State BE. P. Mooman Lawrence GE. Cuone Kanesas Aa Socialisa Ighsay Patrol Kenneth Roberts Hutchinson Tor Harold Bennett Pittsburg Harold L. Pellegrene Topeka Federal Bureau of Investigation Kaniana Phillip H. Gilliam Denver Cole Lou Smyth Kansas City Hugh Wargoner National Safety Council Chicago Fred Inbau Northern University Kansas City, Mo Harold R. Fatzer Kansas Lou Richter J. L. Lattimore Ray Anderson Wichitapoll Edward Rooney Robert N. Hudspeth Kansas State Penitentiary Lansing Karl Menninger Frof Francia Heller K. A

A Truman Democrat Aiken Files Senate Candidacy in Kansas

Mackaville Kan May 10 Paul Aiken former assistant postmaster general resigns to seek Democratic nomination for U S Senate. He claims to be a Harry Truman Democrat and vows an intensive campaign. Born Mackaville July 24 1910 he studied at Mackaville Cherryvale Kansas Princeton George Washington and completed a law course. Mrs Aiken a former Horton resident has three daughters Carel Ann Apula and Pat.

Mackaville Kan Paul Aiken U.S. Senate Harry Truman Aiken Cherryvale University of George Washington University Sirs Horton Carel Ann University of Kansas Apula Pat

Dick Laing Elected President Of Junior High Council

Dick Laing, a fifth grade student, was elected president of the junior high school student council by the student body in a full ballot style. Rob Preston, a ninth grader, won the sophomore representative seat at Liberty Memorial High School. A car driven by Colling overturned in a ditch near Palrin Junction, causing minor injuries and about 130 dollars in damage. An event at a local store features new kitchen items and lockers with a reception to follow.

Dick Laing Laing Arkensea Street Rob Preston Liberty Memorial High School H. 5 Preston Maine Bowman L Colling Welda Palrin Junction Collins

Charletta Braly Recital Attracts Careful Listeners

The senior violin recital by Charlotte Maxey Braly last night drew cultured students despite late-season fatigue. She displayed freedom and expressive tone under Waldemar Gelich with a program including Dvorak Sonatina Op. 100 and Saint-Saens Concerto in B minor.

Charlotte Maxey Braly Fine Arts Waldemar Gelich Mrs. Braley Marilyn Harr Dvorak Rue de la Paix Gratry Sarasate Teiss Barr

House Votes A Slash In General Appropriation Bill

Washington May 10. The house voted to cut about 600 million from the 2.496 billion general appropriation bill in a tentative tally of 183 to 0 on the taber amendment. Support came mainly from southern Democrats with Tabor proposing further reductions in personnel transport and operating costs across federal agencies.

Washington House Representative Tabor R.N. Y Bilcany Truman

First Baptist Church to Hold Annual Meeting Tonight

The First Baptist Church at Eighth and Kentucky streets holds its annual meeting with reports from all boards and committees. Members gather at 6:30 p.m. for a covered dish dinner before the meeting to elect new officers and appoint committee members. Darwin Hart will serve as moderator.

First Baptist Church Eighth Kentucky Board of Trustees Darwin Hart

Atomic research may aid farms says Truman in Idaho

President Truman announced in Pocatello Idaho that atomic research could boost grain and livestock on U S farms and said a national science foundation act would help the United States pursue peace. He also warned about the cold war and long range seas concerns.

Pocatello Idaho Truman National Orience Foundation

Marriage License Filed in Sinerd Medterphy District

Officials in Farkvilla issue a marriage license statement for a ceremony planned near Denver. The abstract notice cites a date in May and notes the couple will wed at the Mood Star venue with the ceremony location and officiant yet to be finalized.

Sinerd Medterphy Intel Farkvilla Mood Starshall Denver

Early end to railroad tieup remains uncertain

The report describes widespread strike effects on major lines. New York Central moves 125 passenger and 900 freight trains daily with many workers idle. Embargoes affect freight, liv stocks and perishable goods across Pennsylvania, Santa Fe, Panhandle and related routes.

Brifely New York Central Pennsylvania New York Philadelphia-Baltimore- Washington Harrisburg Southarn Washington New Orleans Atlanta Santa Fe Chicago Pacific Coast Santa Fe Coast Lines The Southern Railway

Career Clinic Guides High School Students Toward Choices

A high school career clinic helps students test paths in journalism and medicine and reveals misgivings about possible careers. Leaders include H C Stuart and E J Coy with sessions in agriculture, aviation, art, business, engineering, nursing, and more.

H.C. Stuart Bert Chewning Merc E. J. Coy F. J. Logsdon Paul Johnson M Maude Elliott Fovcrs Marvin Lane Alice Mooman Reginald KR. Strait Henry Shenk Faye Brown Frank Pinet Clarence Struhk Shelley Miller Don Wilson Fred Johncot F.B.I E. P. Mooman Wayne Replogle Hone Economica Helen Lohr Arvid Jacobson Emil Fetfel Jaw Dean F. J. Moreau

Market News Highlights U S Grain and Livestock Trade

The report lists price moves in wheat corn oats and soybeans with futures and cash markets from Kansas City Chicago and New York. It notes declines in government bonds rallying commodities and steady to higher livestock quotes including cattle hogs and lambs amid mixed demand and seasonal activity.

Kaiser on Display With New Sleek 1981 Model

The 1981 Kaiser debuts with a lower wider frame and larger glass area on display at Board 1 and Moore. It features a horned powder motor with optional hydramatic gear shift and overdrive, a 111 inch wheelbase, and 64 inch width with 60.25 inch height. The car will be produced next month and is named the Henry Also on display are the 1951 Praizer models including a four door sedan, convertible, the Virginian hardtop, and the Vagabond.

Board 1 Moore, Seventh Vermont Russell Culp Disnlay

Big Three Foreign Ministers Meet in London for Peace Plan

Western diplomats in London for the Big Three conference welcomed France’s proposal to pool coal and steel output as a blueprint for peace. They see integrating Germany’s economy with Western Europe as central, with indications West Germany may accept the French cabinet’s plan to coordinate heavy industry outputs.

London France Europe Germany

Rapid Transit Company to Form Corporation Officials Meet

Officials of the Rapid Transit bus company at 620 Massachusetts Street held a meeting with proposed stockholders to finalize incorporation plans within about a week. J Wilson and Arthur Seiwald attended, with others from Pittsburgh listed among the attendees.

Corporation Rapid Transit Company Officials Rapid Transit Bus Company Massachusetts Street A J. Wilsom Wilson Arthur Seiwald Boys Anais Pitteburg O Companys

Farmer Is Not Guilty in Drunken Driving Case

Clinton farmer Harry Moss was found not guilty of a drunken driving charge by a district court jury yesterday. It was the last jury case on the May term docket. Jury members included Eleanor Hadl Woodrow Miller Joe Taul E A Churchbaugh Hen Flory D J Jellison E A Bigsby Earl Houg land C C Daugherty Gladys Pipp ert Thomas Jensen and Gladys Wakefield.

Harry Moss Clinton Farmer Moss Eleanor Hadl Woodrow Miller Joe Taul E. E. Churchbaugh Hen Flory D. J. Jellison E. A. Bigsby Earl Hougland C. C. Daugherty Gladys Pippert Thomas Jensen Gladys Wakefield

Divorce Granted Alma DeNio from Homer DeNio

A divorce was granted by Judge Hugh Means in district court between Alma DeNio and Homer DeNio. The decree ends their marriage as recorded in the local district court proceedings.

Alma‘ DeNio Homer DeNio Hugh Means Lay

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