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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1924

Page

8

Gas utilities await Kansas court ruling impact

Major T Strickler of the Doherty company says the US Supreme Court decision yesterday in the Kansas Gas case is far reaching and removes pipeline firms from rate supervision He foresees benefits for gas users if towns install three part rate structures while denying that local distribution rates will move outside state control He notes no pipeline rate hikes are planned despite possible future increases.

Topeka Kan Maj. T. Strickler Hones L. Doherty Company United States Supreme Court Yeserday Kansas Gas Company Ppt Kan ‘Sas Clyde M. Reed Kansas Public Utilities Commission Strickler Tribun

American destroyer aids British aviator round-the-world plan

Yokohama to Hakodate to recover reserve plane for A Loke McLaren and ship it to Hong Kong for Calcutta furthering the round the world flight. The plan received Admiral Washington’s approval as part of safeguarding the route with thirteen destroyers stationed along the China Sea path.

Tokio Associated Press John Paus Jones Yokohama Hakodate A. Loke McLaren Hong Kong Calcutta MacLaren Akyab Burma McLaren United States Navy

Finding Jos For Girls Young Women Students At KU Seek Summer Work

The dean of women at KU reports many applications from girls for clerical stenographic and house work for summer and fall. Applicants with experience or training will need work assurance, and they should contact the assistant to the dean of women at KU 28 to be put in direct communication. The note adds that about 200 women are ordained to the ministry in America.

K.U K. U Ase

Wheat needs rain across Kansas belt says meteorologist

Topeka May 27 The greater part of the Kansas wheat belt is badly in need of rain and much wheat undoubtedly is being damaged State Meteorologist O D Flora said today All parts of the state were needing rain last week and the rains since then have been scattershot Hanover and Hays report one inch of rain while Dodge City White and Goodland show isolated showers but no general rainfall. The cool weather also retards corn growth and germination.

Topeka Kan Kansas Wheat Belt D. Flora Flora Hanover Hays Dodge City 3Hita Goodahd

Senior Tickets For Commencement Reserved On Main Floor

MATN FLOOR RESERVED Each High School Senior is allowed three tickets for the main floor of the auditorium for commencement exercises Thursday evening. Only ticket holders admitted to the main floor. Tickets admit without reservations. balcony open to the public. Doors open 7 30. After 8 15 main floor doors open to all. Leg Slule Ice Cream? Local youths charged with stealing ice cream from Wiedemann's held by police. They may be turned over to juvenile court. Clair M Patce went to Kansas City for the day.

Wiedemann's

Helium and hydrogen talk highlights airship choices

Dr H P Cady of the University of Kansas explains helium and hydrogen raise balloons similarly but helium offers safety and steadiness for airships though hydrogen remains cheaper due to abundance. He notes helium isolation work in Kansas and wartime government efforts at Fort Worth to produce helium. A separate note reports two boys in a street fight brought to court, while Luzius’s nuisance case continues next court day.

H. .P. Cady University of Kansas WDAF Dr. Cady Gady David McFarland Dexter Kansas Fort Worth Texas

Fifty-Five Graduate At College of Emporia Commencement

A class of fifty-five was graduated at the College of Emporia in its thirty-sixth annual commencement. Oliver H. Shoup, former governor of Colorado, delivered the address. Also noted is a marriage performed by Probate Judge Howard Mosby and Maude Robinson of Topeka, with Chester L. Shaw set to graduate from the University next month.

Howard Mosby Maude. Robinson Toneka Menger Kansas City Chester L. Shaw

Medal of Honor Hero John J. Walsh Dead in Springfield

John J. Walsh, Civil War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, died in Springfield Massachusetts. He earned the medal for bravery at Cedar Creek in 1864 by recapturing the colors of the Fifth New Jersey regiment. Walsh also served with the Fifth New York cavalry. The medal was presented by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.

Springfield Mass John J. Walsh Cedar Creek Fifth New Jersey Walsh Fifth New York Cavalry Edwin M. Stanton

Stolen Ford Found on West Campus Road

County officers found a Ford sedan belonging to Prof. P. B. Lawson on the west campus road last night around 7 o clock. The car had been stolen from in front of a local building.

P. B. Lawson

Convention Attendees Travel to Kansas City for Directors Meeting

R W Cross travels to Kansas City to attend the joint Kansas and Missouri funeral directors convention at Coates Hall. Batteries were removed from the car, and administration building activities occurred earlier in the evening.

Carnete R. W. Cross Kansas City Funeral Directors of Kansas Missouri Coates Halse

Harmless Lemon Bleach Promise Prompts Beauty Claim

A claim promotes a lemon based skin bleach combining lemon juice with Orchard White for a quarter pint of whitening lotion. It is pitched as a universal beauty aid for face neck arms and hands, claiming quick results and stage beauty endorsement.

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