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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1947

Page

2

Acquittal Widely Criticized Across the Nation

Reports from New Orleans to Kentucky condemn the verdict in the Greenville lynching case as a national disgrace. Editors warn that mob justice undermines the rule of law and may spur federal anti-lynching action, while noting some observers see a cautious shift in southern attitudes.

Greenville C. Masa New Orleans South New York Herald Tribune Tris Kentucky Leuinyie Courtedourtial United Frater United States Denver Post St. Louis Post Dispatch The Atlanta Journal Nashville — Tennesseean Tieve Treenvilla Piedmont

Lawrence Radio Program Reports Housing Bills Session

Heard In Lawrence reports on a League of Women Voters program to be aired on WREN at 9:45 pm featuring Ref. Marizina Mc Claggage from the university on housing bills. Mrs. C F Nelson introduces the speaker.

League of Women Voters Wren Marizina McClaggage University

Haskell Awards Honor Students At Evening Exercises

Haskell students received awards for outstanding achievement during the school year in a ceremony at Hassel auditorium. Instructors presiding included Sofon G Ayers W Keith Kelley Miss Anna Dosey and several others. The Haskell band and girls glee club performed selections as awards were announced to a large group of students.

Haskell Exercieea Hassel Sofon Remure Kutene Harn Helen Alfred Hornechint Gilbert Lawrence Joron Moore Wert Truman Anjuce Paul Hileman Foris Lous DeKoin Us Ny Alftidh Heapeftilrda Arthur King Ehiter Lowan Lewis Mailery Alenin Jack Nez Flger Saluekin Tilman Jaht Kloss Joseph Mith Thones Walker Whitehorn James Wilde Home Ellison Bowman Wesley Sawyer Meiford Ren Sumner Alvin Tallbear James Williams Eli Wilson Mars Amos Harjo Glrn Inne Fratex Vin Mae Jamen Latala Jones Rose Marie Lei Berry Litka Jauia Mallory John McClarand Dorothy McCurtain Harold Parker Fria Postask Lucile Postonk Vivend Protemma Redbird Feten Hed Kird Richard Kemancito Marthe Ler Sent Ia Bland Mildred Sunn Curtin Walker Leonard Walter Norman White Hay Whitehead Adeline Wien Vielee Wison Fay Wofford Baror Worley Betty Tiner Clyde Joseph Aragon H Rosd Walter Cooper Angeline Coshehe Jine Montoya Harald Parker Helen Stedbird Aaron Washington Masine Wilenn Faye Gindya Watteraber Worler John Wecisland Marc Freeman Darterth Vielen Redbird Keith Rord Tenier Carnell Orvicare Etella TaRoin Irene Rain Ankin Conhehe Helen Redbird Ramen James Calvin Dalley Johnson Daniels Ke Smnth Alfred Amith Kil ¥Allup A. Ar Darrell Chaney Cubfet Aan Ders George B K.U. School of Menian Cemarnence Nity

Romney Given Light Sentence Amid Turbulent Trial

Fragmented OCR text shows a light sentence for Romney after a contested trial. Mentions include Defense Avionne Collins, appeals, and references to federal statutes. The garbled lines reference Trinity Lutheran seniors, a 4-H group event, and assorted legal terms, with unclear dates or places.

Defense Avionne Collins Romney Trinity Lutheran Geers Ted Smithwick Macreanion Holtzoff Holtzoft Emrinyar Hopoiut

Market News Summary of Livestock Auction Insights

Market news notes livestock activity with mixed bids and uneven demand. Records show steady receipts, cautious bidding, and attention to price trends in the Kansas area with buyers and sellers adjusting expectations.

Guests at Trinity Lutheran Church Event Next Sunday

Trinity Lutheran Church will host Vi high school seniors and the Teasant Valley 4-H group next Sunday. Rural organization leaders include Mrs. Charles Howe, George Luckan, and Mrs. George Wilbur. On June 1 the congregation will observe Holy Communion. those unable will reschedule for June 8. New members to be received June 1.

Trinity Lutheran Teasant Valley Charles Howe Eader George Luckan George Wilbur

Highways bids opened for 264 miles of primary road work

Topeka May 20 bids on 67 miles of highway construction in the second and third highway divisions will be received by the state highway commission at St Francis June 11 and at Lincoln June 17. The projects include 264 miles of primary road work and two bridges in the secondary system being readvertised after previous bids were rejected. Martial Law in Chinese Cities Shanghai and Deiping declared to halt demonstrations as students press for end to civil war. Jews Flee From Romania Vienna Austrians report Jewish refugees from Romania streaming into Austria via Hungary since late April to escape persecution.

Topeka State Highway Commission St. Francis Lincoln Shanhhai Shanghai Deiping Romanis Vienna Austrain Ministry of the Intering Romania Austria Hungary

Ruth Kenney Named to Adult Education Council

Ruth Kenney was notified this morning of her election to the executive council of the American Association for Adult Education for a three year term, effective September 30. Morse A. Cartwright of New York announced the appointment.

Ruth Kenney The American Assoviation For Cmling Bay Morse A. Cartwright New York Association Miss K Association For Adult Edu

Language Winners Fi Delta Phi Induct New Members

The University of Kansas staged its annual event naming new initiates and honorary members. New initiates include William Cribb Topeka Marguerita Kerschen H done Malin Emily Stacey and Alda Alinti among others. Honorary members Marjory Smith and Samuel Smith Eric of Lawrence join after recent government service.

Fi Delta Phi Lanai Seciery University of Kansae Ast Kanajorie Jane Willian Cribb Bery L. Hughes Topeka Marguerita Kerschen H Done Malin Emily Stacey Lawrence Alda Alintti Oondes Tocer Leeninte France Childbeent Marjory Smith Samuel Smith Eric Jesson

Market Trends and Agricultural Prices Amid Mixed Trade

A late May market report shows steady prices for sorghum and improving tones in the stock index. Traders note modest gains in commodities while cattle markets edge higher with mixed regional signals and steady demand across packing interests.

Fragmented OCR stock and personal note hints at names and thanks

A jagged text fragment mentions various company names and sectors like Tex as Pacific Land Trust Armour and American Can, plus brief notes on dividends and a public-spirited rally. It ends with a personal thank you message for flowers cards and visits to Mrs. Sum Neis.

Jer Kennerett Ohio Norfolk and Western Texas Pacific Land Trust Armour U Flow Carbide JohnsonAnville American Smelting Sty Oil &Berry American Can Tapiras

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