Embezzlers Now Favor High Life Says Study
Baltimore May 22 An United States Fidelity and Guaranty survey of 1001 embezzlement cases shows white collar workers dominate such thefts. Managers collectors clerks and even union officials are cited as typical offenders. younger wealthier and less married workers are more likely to abscond. The study notes gambling drinking and extravagant living as common temptations and lists sample cases with losses ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands across various industries. It also includes a note on marriage licenses issued by the probate court.
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Baltimore
Sileamen
Goramiog
United States Fidelity and Guarany Company
KAS
Honda
AIA Spart
Financial House
Western Hospital
Cace
Aaleeman
U.S. F
Orler
Deaths and Funerals Charles Thudium and Eastman
Charles Thudium formerly of Lawrence died May 16 in a San Diego hospital at age 85. He owned a Lawrence meat market 35 years before moving to San Diego 24 years ago and remained active in business until ten years ago. Surviving are his wife Matilda. five sons in San Diego. two daughters in San Diego and Pollan Texas. six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Alice E Eastman 79 of Lawrence died at Lawrence Memorial hospital. Funeral services at Rumsey Funeral Home with the Rev Lester J Hamilton in charge. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Surviving include her husband of the home. one daughter Mrs Huse Harris of Topeka. two sons, six brothers, and four children and six great grandchildren. Lawrence Lodge No 6 A F & A M communications set for May 22 at 7 p.m. Visiting members welcome. Bert B Chewning W M. Walter H Varnum.
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Charles Thudium
Lawrence
San Diego
Calif
Tenth Avenue
Glen Abbey Park
Thudium
Germany
Matilda Thudium
Five Sone
Fred Thudium
Carl Thudium
Ernest Thudim
Otte ‘Thudium
Jerre Simmons
Clyde Constant
Pollan
Texan
Alice E Eastman
Lake Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rumsey
Lester J. Hamilton
Lawrence Free
Theodore Fenstemaker
Kentucky Street
Guy Feestemaker
Guthrie
Orio
Signs in Lawrence Intersection Spark Traffic Confusion
Lawrence drivers question why stop signs at the Tennessee Street Ninth Street junction remain amid no council ordinance. Officials have yet to remove them until a one way traffic rule passes. A Chamber of Commerce dinner ticket pickup is urged at the Chamber office to avoid congestion.
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Tennessee Street
Ninth Street
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Chamer of Commerce
B.D. Zook
Ssid
Moisture rich week ends with heavy rains and floods
Heavy rainfall totals 12 inches in Saturday downpour marking the week’s second major shower. The surplus moisture boosts crops but floods Stonehouse Creek near Williamstown, while authorities reopen the Torch after a six hour delay. In other news Charles Pepper pleads guilty to disturbing the peace and receives six months probation. Clyde Cole charged with speeding in a heavy truck fined five dollars and costs.
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C. d. Poxey
Lawrence
Stonehouse Creek
Delaware River
Williamstons Junction
Topeka
Oskeloosa
Multiple Names and Addresses at Memorial Hospital Reported
A long list of individuals and addresses linked to Memorial Hospital is reported, including Mrs Mary Thomas 720 Rhode Island Street and Reginald Regnier 2112 Tennessee Street, with many others across Rhode Island Delaware Vermont and Sunflower areas. The item also notes births a son to Mr and Mrs Merle Commons 420 Rhode Island Street and a son to Mr and Mrs Dean Volle Sunny Side. Also mentioned is Frank L Grown 113 Rhode Island Street treated for a laceration in the emergency room.
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Mary Thomas
Rhode I Island
Tom Hill
Baldwin
William Smith
Delaware
Reginald Regnier
Tenenses Street
Jean Lesch
Rhode Island
Stephen Jerome Dowdell
Michigan Street
Mary Ellen Simmons
Tennensee Street
Blaie Smith
Ottawa
Edna Winters
Alabama Street
Jean Anachutz
Vermont Street
CaroliLce Abel
Connecticut Street
Dame. Madison
Clincia
Carol Ann Bradley
Ann Tucker
Janne Thomas
Misa Betty Ann Roles
Merle Commons
Rhode Island Street
Dean Volle
Sunnyside
Frank L. Grown
Commencement Sermon and Program Notes
The article describes a commencement service with senior class participation and a sermon by Rev H G Barr, dean of the University of Kansas school of relief. Barr urged individual uniqueness and responsibility, citing Pythagoras and the diesel engine analogy. Also noted are other graduates’ activities, scripture readings, benediction, and an upcoming exhibit of sixth grade science work at Pinckney School with parent access.
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Jack Stephenson
Pinckney School
Jaya
Clarien
Act Ag
Russell Steen
Drunk Charge Fines and Jail Sentence Suspended
Robert E. Sims of 9271 New Hampshire Street was fined $10 in police court today on a drunk charge. E. P. Hind of Pontiac, Michigan pled guilty to a similar charge and a 10 day jail term was suspended on condition he leave town.
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Robert E. Sims
New Hampshire Street
E. P. Hind
Pontiac
Mich
John W. Agnew
Kansas Citys
Frank Gray
Wan Agnew
Barl Burns
Leconpton
Burns
Lawrence Plateroay
Agnew
Midland
Philip Jones
East Thirteenth Wired
Eee
Navy Ensign Candidate Yeath to Serve Two Years
Lawrence Yeath of Penny Street is set to be commissioned an ensign in the regular Navy and serve two years. He earned a four year NROTC scholarship in 1008, covering books and tuition plus 50 dollars monthly. He led the Hawkwatch Society, and the Holloway plan directs career officers partly from Annapolis and partly from civilian colleges.
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Ah 8 N. Penny
Tounesbes
Wottway
Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps
Hawkwatch Society
NROTC
Navy
Wd States Naval Academy
Annapolia
Nrotlc
Annapi
32 Building Sites in Spencer Tract Near KU Put on Sale
The Spencer tract west of the University of Kansas between Crescent Road and University Drive, owned by the heirs of Li H Spencer, former KU professor, is divided into 32 building lots. Olmstead, contractor at 1904 Maine Street, has an option to purchase from Mrs Spencer and others and will handle the sale.
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Hamme
Areea Spencer
University of Kansan
Crescent Road
University Drive
PDL
Olmstead
Maine Street
Li. H. Spencer
K. T. Pharmacy Profesor
Mra. Spencer
Explosions Roil South Amboy After Fatal Port Blast
South Amboy residents endured more blasts as phosphorus fire spread through the ruins of the waterfront. A 27 casualty toll and 350 injured marked the disaster that damaged the port, with 9,000 mined sites found and a 7,500 dollar damage estimate. Municipal and coast guard investigations continue to determine the cause and safety measures.
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South Amboy
Aute
Newark
Pakistan
New York
Arca of Fri- ES
Ing
Ion
Jersey City
Hartford
Aster
Coast Guard
Raef
New York City
Merlin O'Neill
Harry S. Weyrich
Christ Episcopal Church
12 Blast Disasters Summary of Major Explosions
A chronological list of major disasters over 35 years detailing deaths and property damage. Entries cover incidents from 1914 Jersey City to 1947 New London and Cadiz Spain, noting factory and munitions explosions in multiple locations and the resulting casualties.
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New York
Coe
Jersey City
Halifax
Aetna Chemical Co
Pittsburgh
Gillespie Loading Co
Morgan, NJ
Cleveland
Jared
New London
Tex
East Ohio Gas Co
Navy
Port Chicago
Cal
Neues City
Cadiz
Spain
al 'Isd—Av
Iparben Chemical Co
Ladwigehafen
Germany
Equality Of Races In Armed Forces Is In Sight
A government panel report endorsed by President Truman urges equality of treatment and opportunity for all races in the armed services. It cites improved efficiency as a result, notes the abolition of Negro quotas in the Army, and predicts full integration soon.
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Armed Services
Truman
Astecd
Defensa Johnson
Army
Air Force
Milix
Akilla
Charles Fahy
United States
Court ‘of Appeals
District of Columbia
Lester 8. Granger
National Urban League
Dwight R. G. Palmer
General Cabie ‘Corporation
John H. Sengstacke
Chicago Defender
William &, Preventius
Oberlin College
Alphonsus J. Donahue
Donahue Sales Corportion
Charles Luckman
Lever Brothers
Sigma Phi Epsilon members plead guilty to stop sign damage
Three UL students and Sigma Phi Epsilon members Pleaded guilty in city police court to destroying property after police stopped them Saturday night for tearing down and bending a stop sign at the 17th and Kentucky intersection. Judge Wayne Allphin reversed $25 in fines for William Pechin Charlen Beneideidt and Deere Casehier.
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Sigma Phi Epsilon
Keynity
Tennessee Street
Wayne Allphin
William Pechin
Charlen Benedeidt
Déere Casehier
Seventeenth
Kentucky Streets
Rural eight-town league forms for summer softball play
An eight town rural softball league forms to play round robin this summer. Teams from Perry Saccompton Stall Clinton Big Springs Berryton Richland and Tecumseh each field two divisions with double headers. Opening games Friday feature Stull versus Berryton at Berryton field.
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Perry
Saccompton
Stall
Clinton
Big Springs
Berryton
Richland
Tecumseh
Riday
Stull
Card of Thanks Note of gratitude after hospital stay
The writer thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers and gifts received during a hospital stay expressing appreciation to all who offered support and kindness.
Markets Report Mixed Wheat and Livestock Prices
Grain futures show wheat steady to easy with May contracts under pressure and corn mixed, while livestock receipts in Kansas City include cattle calves hogs and sheep with prices varied. Trade notes firm activity in some sectors and weaker demand in others, reflecting a cautious market tone across grain and livestock segments.
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Martats
Glanes
New York
Steck Seer
Erances
New Orleans
Wats
Cate
Cate Mt Egee—ss
Peulire Geary
Mena
Piosteera
Kansan City
Kansas
Turbulent Trading Drives Stocks Lower In Slow Day
Traders faced one of the year's slowest sessions with dull turnover and prices weaker across many shares. The AP noted record weekly production forecasts in steel and painting while major names like United Airlines General Motors and IBM moved cautiously.
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New Yorke
Tsareo
Lowe
Ron and Steel
Tarific
Dull OK
United Airlines
General Kecfrie
Eastman Kistak
Alp Reduction
Americah Simelting
Kadi Corn
Behemen
Waltschaft
International Harvester
Seare-Keebuck
Chrya General Motors
Nethiehem Steel
M. Steel
Paint and wallpaper stores spark home makeover trend
In Lawrence, paint and wallpaper shops showcase dramatic transformations as one dingy house in the block turns into a welcoming display after quick decorating. Staff offer guidance on materials and techniques to help do it yourself, promising a brighter home once you visit.
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Zimmerman & Ns
Barteldes
Lawrence Haris Ware
Cook's
Bowman
Matthew
Rams
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