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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1950

Page

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America Proposes A Super Command Plan For A Global Armed Force

London reports the Atlantic council backed a permanent defense body to supervise defenses and consider an international army idea. The U S would supply heavy naval vessels and costly air power while ground forces from continental nations would form most of the army, with France contributing infantry and Britain focusing on jet fighters and antisubmarine warfare.

London Atlantic Council Muoreted Pree AP & BU Britain International Army Americas United States Dwight D. Eisenhower Omar N. Bradley U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Formans Chiang Kai- Shek Chushan Barre Ebanghai

Committee forms to spark Road Govern League in Lawrence

Citizens Committee led by Richard Stevens met to organize a Road Government League aimed at broad Lawrence representation. Members include Olin Petefish chair Roger Allen Jack M R K Tenny Mrs d Marvin Lesner Ko Nebson May Thomas Fane Jo HB Eustace and Mrs Kart Kredder. After organizing a representative meeting across the city the committee will dissolve and push for qualified candidates in the commission election. Principal speaker Richard Guthrie dairy cattle expert will address Douglas county dairy farmers tonight at eight in the Community building. Democratic county committee plans joint meeting May 22 at 7 20 in the Community building basement. An automobile with a blueprinted atomic commission briefcase was reported missing in Brooklyn.

Tte Citizens Committee Richard Stevens Lawrence Stevine Olin Petefish Roger Allen Jack Aulter M. RK. Tenny D. Marvin Lesner Ko. Nebson Mea Thomas Fane Jo HB. Eustace Mre Kart Kredder Stevennaald Inp Stevens Richard S&, Guthrie Douglas County

Ambassador to Push Point Four Work in Nicaragua

Ambassador to push Point Four aid program in Nicaragua as Part of U.S. effort. Under Secretary James E. Webb says urgency to start, State Department staff already at work on the program with Waynick taking over direction.

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University High to Close. Seniors Prepare Last Commencement

Seventy four University High seniors plan graduation events as the 34 year old school closes June 2. Commencement is set for June 1 in Frank Strong Auditorium with sermons by Rev. Swift and others. The junior senior banquet, prom, and awards assembly cap a week of ceremonies before the building becomes a faculty club after extensive interior remodeling.

University “High School University High School of Education K. UL Liberty Memorial Highchool Karl Edwards Frank Strong Dale Plymouth Hf Karr K. U. School of Religion Robert ¢. Swift Trinity Episcopal Church Danforth Chapel Kansas Memorial Union Kanes Room Union Edwards Bill Mooman Reinhold Schmidt, Jr Edwardsaaid Neurnaliom Department Yearstaff Schmidt Senate

William Wheeler Injured in Car Crash Near Lawrence

Lawrence area reports a minor back injury for William Wheeler after his car struck a bridge seven miles northeast of Lawrence on highway 2440. Trooper Carl Gray says Wheeler attempted to pass and was forced to the shoulder by oncoming traffic. Wheeler received a ticket for following too closely. vehicle damage estimated at $200.

Willian Wheeler Vermont Atr Lawrence Carl Gray Wheeler Gray

Duff Forces In Easy Triumph In Pennsylvania Primary

In Philadelphia and nationwide, Duff won the Republican nomination for U S Senate by about a three to one margin and carried the governor race with a tied statewide slate. He denounced the Grundy machine and urged aggressive, progressive policy for 1852.

Duff Pennsylvania Philadelphia Big Jim Duff Senate Duff Sant U.S Joseph R

Douglas County crops tour schedule Friday detailed stops

Farmers may join the annual Douglas County crops tour Friday from 9 30 am to 3 pm with optional farm drop offs. Stops include Walter Thome farm on Lone Star Road, Yeah farm at 10 45, Fred Turner noon, John Hays farm 1 15, Cecil Dover 3 pm and others. Experts discuss grass as seed and cash crop, with Tepees serving sandwiches and dinners.

Douglsa County Lin Deal Six Count Walter Thome Lone Star Road Lawrence Yeah

Four new teachers hired by board after May meeting

The board of education approved four new teachers including Lorita Higginbottom as elementary art supervisor and Madelyn Clingenpeel as elementary vocal music supervisor. Three new elementary teachers were added: Wilma Toomey Norma Lee Winters and Delores June Goad. Contracts awarded for gun fire boiler work at McAllaster and painting at Woodlawn, with bids from Lawrence and Lawrence firm Sandy Woo.

Board of Education Maud Ellsworth School of Education University of Kansas Lorita Higginbottom Higginbottom Winfield Abilene High School Madelyn Clingenpeel K.U Alma Jacqueline Helleberg Wilma Toomey Norma Lee Winters Mixa Delores June Goad Toomey Lane Winters Kanaan City Goad Emporis State Teachers College McAllaser School Hat Lawrence Sandy Woo. Petera Lawrence Woodlawn School St. Htu Md Advine- Poet

Hilltop Horse Show Set for Memorial Day

The Hilltop Riding Academy announces a free Memorial Day horse show at Municipal Ball Park Eleventh and Delaware Street on May 30 at 7 pm. Entry is by mail to Mrs John W Brand Route J or by sending horse name exhibitor name and event entered. Various divisions include children s events and equestrian classes with prizes donated by local merchants.

Hilltop Riding Academy Municipal Ball Park Eleventh Delaware Street John W. Brand Rand Eateles Doyatas County Catt Lane Leach Normoney Lon Cox Salina Kansas Saddle Horse Association Ralph Achning Lawrence Lathrop B. Read, Jr Clyde Husted Hilltop Club Myron Dicker Knights of Columbus Topeks

More Rain Forecast Across Kansas After Hail and Wind

May 7 forecast from Tonoka reports widespread rain and thunder showers across central and western Kansas tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures in the west. Lows 52-60, highs 80-85. Last night hail and wind caused crop and property damage in a band about 15 miles east of Hutchinson. Rainfall reports vary by location with multiple inches noted in Cedarland. Temperatures ranged 90 in Toneks to 47 in Goodland in the 24 hours to 6 am today.

Tonoka Kansas Robb Brock Caldwell Fredosia Iola Toronto Florence McPherson Lecompton Lebo Wichita Emporia Topeka Manhattan Hutchinson Toneks Goodland

Market Notes Skip, Stocks Edge Down Amid Heat

A terse market update notes stock indices fluctuating as traders weigh economic signals. Prices show limited gains and modest declines across sectors with investors awaiting key data releases and policy clues from officials.

133 Seniors at Baker University 92nd commencement set

The 92nd Baker University commencement will be held in Baldwin on Monday June 5 with a record 133 seniors expected to receive Bachelor of Arts degrees. Speaker Dr Roy L Smith journalist author and Methodist publications figure will address graduates. Awards include Doctor of Law to Lauren F Conger and Doctor of Divinity to Rev Sam Hedrick. Fifty year alumni gold medals and historic notes on the 1866 first class conclude the item.

Bakyer University Baldwin Roy L. Smith Smith Christian Advocate Fersons Rad Wate Southwestern College Winfield School Lauren F. Conger Eastern Kansas Utilities Corporation Board of Baker Sam Hedrick Boston University Board of Education Kansas Conference Lawrence K. Hall Kent Connecticut M. C Association Press New York City Uie Bust Park Old Castle Karns Jana Malloy Cavaness Janis Crackatall Olive Keele Wile Fey Mina Willey Mall

Wina Tap Vote of Cameras Club at Spring Salon

The Lawrence Camera club held a mating salon at the Chamber of Commerce office. Thirty three pictures were entered with three named winners: first Western by Dr Alb Leonard, second Rainbow's End by W H Hinton, and Crawford’s entry. The winning photos will be displayed in Hixon's studio window and toured on the club’s traveling salon trip to exchange displays with other clubs.

Lawrence Camere Club

Hail and Wind Rip Through Hutchinson Farm Area

Hutchinson Kansas May 27 hail and wind storms damaged crops and rooftops across a 15 mile strip northeast of the city. Wheat lay flattened, trees leafless, gardens ruined, four inches of hail reported at Inman with two inches of rain in 20 minutes. A tornado southwest of Kingman destroyed a barn on the Kemp farm but caused no injuries or livestock deaths.

Hutchinson Kan Rutchinson Inman Buhler Kingman County Charles Kemp Kingman

School census plan changes in Lawrence details

Lawrence teachers will visit homes over the next four weeks to take a school census under Mrs. Huddleston. Enumerators will be armed with credentials and a separate sheet will tally physically handicapped and exceptional children. The state defines an exceptional child broadly, guiding future state funding for special education.

Lawrence BF. Huddleston Hones W. D. Wolfe Waa Cehildren Kansas John &. Jacobs Farmers of Jormal Anson Wolfe Nebraska Nissenum Colorado Arhnola New End

City Fath ers to Discuss Traffic

City officials will meet Friday afternoon to discuss traffic enforcement amid discontent. Councilmen James Postma Roy Anderson and Lathrop B Read Police Chief D A Moore Police Judge Wayne Aliphin Attorney Charles Springer Mayor William J B Turner attend.

James Postma Roy Anderson Lathrop B. Read Police Committee D. A. Moore Wayne Aliphin Fig Charles Springer William J. B. Turner Turner

Reservations For Annual C of C Dinner Reach 130

More than 130 reservations were made by noon for the Cham ber of Commerce annual dinner with a goal to serve up to 500 attendees in the Community building main auditorium. Law rence service clubs members and wives are invited, with an address by Nathaniel Leverone of Chicago and brief reports from Richard Barber and John Andrews plus musical numbers.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Lawrence E.R. Zook Nathaniel Leverone Chicago Richard Barber John Andrews

Inch Snow Covers Duluth Region Amid Mild Conditions

An inch of snow fell over the Duluth region with temps near 72 degrees later. The storm spanned northern Minnesota, upper Michigan, and northern Wisconsin, bringing fading snowfall into the early morning and turning into freezing rain in places like Duluth and Calumet.

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