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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1947

Page

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Poultryless Thursday Cancelled by Luckman Committee

Washington reports victory for poultrymen as the citizens food committee chaired by Charles Luckman and Secretary of Agriculture Anderson called a moratorium on poultryless Thursdays while keeping eggs ban. They pledged grain savings from reduced broiler production and urged public to eat more chickens.

Washington Secetary of Agriculture Anderson Citizens Food Committee Charles Luckian Angeles Luckman Monie Babcock Ithaca Bar Y Eee House Surah Baboceck Lawrence James WH. Parsons

Cutter Assists Freighter Adrift in treacherous Lake Michigan

The coast guard Sundew stayed within easing seas off Ladington Michigan as line was slipped to a wallowing 3 000 ton freighter near the Graveyard of Ships. Passengers aboard two car ferries were marooned while Jupiter regained balance before tow or sea passage.

Lake Michigan Bosuns R. L. Flewelling Coast Guard Mackinaw E.S L. H. Kent Pere Marquette Railroad Asilors Jupiter Great Lakes C.I.0 National Maritime Union

Tornadoes kill four in Louisiana and Texas

Four people dead and a baby missing as tornadoes pound Louisiana and East Texas. Galiano near Golden Meadow suffers severe damage with two women killed, 19 percent of homes damaged, and a child feared drowned in LaFourche Bayou. An Orange Texas tornado wrecks 200 houses while Beaumont area reports injuries.

Golden Meadow Louisiana Texas Galiane Here Henry Pitre Danes Frazie Pitre Galiano de Soto-Red River Parish High

Frost Grips Lawrence With Record Cold Night

Temperatures fell below freezing in Lawrence last night with readings near 31 to 32 degrees. Volunteer observer C. J. Posey notes frost around the Kansas Electric Power plant but no killing frost. the season’s first killing frost date remains uncommon for November.

Lawrence C. J. Posey Kansas Electric Power Company Posey

Fire at Lawrence Paper Mill Destroys Drying Shed

Fire broke out in a drying shed at the Lawrence Paper Mill at 12 20 pm and threatened a one and one half story brick building. Fire Chief Paul Ingels concentrated all equipment as firemen fought the blaze with water hoses from two sides. The shed dried large wells of wet paper. the blaze source was not determined.

Lawrence Contenta Paul Ingels

Case Back to Court in Ada Carmichael vs Bailey Estate

The Kansas Supreme Court remanded Ada Carmichael v. the Glenn Bailey estate to Douglas County District Court and instructed Judge H Seana to rule on a new trial. Carmichael seeks about 1 000 000 in damages after a taxi collision on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence July 8. Means on the agency payroll testified to costs.

Topeka State Supreme Court Douglas County Ada Carmichael Glenn Bailey H Seana

Intersection crash leads to arrest for driving without

At about 7 15 last night at the intersection of Seventh and Tennessee Mahin was arrested by Police Officers Bill Cox and Ral Castel on a charge of driving without a license.

Aft Seventh Tennessee Mahin Fotice Bill Cox Ral Castel

1300 Fans Pack Trains for Kansas Nebraska Tilt

About 1300 football fans departed on two special trains heading to Lincoln for the Kansas Nebraska game. The event gathers large local support as fans travel to the rivalry clash.

Kansas City Kansas-Nebraska Lincoln

Cold Covers Midwest Snow Ranges From Minnesota to Dakotas

Parts of Minnesota received from one to 10 inches as a severe early storm spread across the Midwest. The cold belt stretched from the Dakotas into Illinois and Indiana with Dickinson North Dakota reporting 12 below zero. Chicago logged 31, the coldest reading this season as forecasters predicted freezing temps east into Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

Minnesota Midwest Dakotas Illinois Indiana Dickinson N. D Chicago Ohio Pennsylvania New York Great Lakes Appalachians Gulf Pacific Northwest Montana

Ex Army Colonel Testifies As Hughes Inquiry Rests

Washington November 8 ex Army Colonel Pi Erdo A Peterman testified as the Senate war investigating committee examined Howard Hughes wartime plane contracts. The hearing opened late after a delay and bickering over witness order. Meyers and Dietrich figures surfaced amid disputes over loans and hush money alleged in Hughes wartime dealings.

Washington Pi Erdo A. Peterman Army Howard Hughes Senate Hughes Senate War Investigating Subcommittee Ken Ferguson R.mich Tom Slack Slack Peterman War Evaluation Board Senate War Investigating Committee E.S.T William P. Rigers Erguson Noah Dietrich Hughes Tool Company Dietrich A. Slack Hugdes Bennett E. Meyers Meyers Hughes Company John W. Meyer Meyer Levers

Communism Only Red Facism

By the Associated Press.

The Associated Press

Mundt Attacks Communism at Topeka Teachers Meeting

Rep Carl Mundt told Topeka teachers that communism equals red fascism differing only in the mustache. He predicted communism will collapse within 25 years if Europe is held and the U.S. government is cleaned at home. Walter Russell was elected sectional vice president of the Kansas State Teachers Association.

Topeka Carl Mundt R.S.D Kansas State Teachers Association Hitler Stalin Association Howard McEachen Shawnee Mission High School

Friendship Train to Load Gifts in Lawrence This Nov 21

The Southwest Friendship Train will reach Lawrence at about 4 30 p m November 21 to collect voluntary food gifts for Western Europe. Wichita backers and Drew Pearson will participate with plans for carload shipments. Donations include wheat flour evaporated milk sugar dried beans peas macaroni spaghetti and bar soap.

Europe Southwest Lawrence Drew Pearson Wichita KE. P. Addy Santa Fe Chicago Richard M. Long Wichita Evening Eagle Texas Points Oklahoma Kansas Santa Fe Railroad Glendale Calif Mercy New York Addy Long Sam Wallingford Kansas Contribution Mennonite Central Committee France Italy Germany Norway Topeka

38,000 Will View K A Husker Game

Lincoln Nebraska reports a capacity 38000 crowd expected at Memorial Stadium for the Kansas Jayhawks versus Nebraska Cornhuskers Big Six clash. Kansas fans boast a potential upset as Nebraska seeks victory behind a strengthened lineup despite late injuries.

Lincoln Neb Jayhawkers Cornhuskers Memorial Stadium Lew Landowski Nebraska

Red Threat Eases as Government Gains Ground in Manchuria

Reports from Changchun say Chinese government forces regained key positions around Kirin and some Red withdrawals occurred. Central News Agency cites losses of about 110000 Communist troops in Manchuria over five weeks and a breathing spell before renewed aggression. Ta Kang Pao notes Foreign Minister Wang Shih Chieh pledged no peace if Manchuria falls.

Nanking Kirin Hsiaofengman Central Changchun Manchurian Manchuria

A Warmer Weekend Expected Across Kansas

Topeka reports clear skies and rising temperatures through Sunday. State weatherman S. D. Flora notes tonight’s lows 32 to 36 and Sunday highs near 60 with a recent killing frost in the Topeka area. Statewide freezing temps persisted, with Goodland at 25 and Anthony reaching 52 on Friday. No moisture was recorded in the 24 hours ending this morning.

Topeka Kansas S. D. Flora Ederal Flora Goodland Anthony Chicago Denver Edmonton Fort Worth Hatre Mont Los Kansas City Angeles Minneapolis New York Oklahoma City Washington

Trate-Treck Wreck Victim In Critical Condition

Milton E Harris an 11 year old son of Mr and Mrs Harris living at 750 Eee Servet Ore Reed at Lee Memorial is still in critical condition after a wreck. He received multiple injuries.

Milton E. Harris Mrs. Harris Lee

National uniform marriage and divorce law gains support

Senator Capper says support for national uniform marriage and divorce legislation is growing. He plans a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing early next year on his bill, arguing current varied state laws injustice both men and women and that women especially seek change.

Washington Capper K.kan Kansan Senate Judiciary

Armistice Day Plans Active in Lawrence

Ralph Campbell announces local retailers will open Armistice Day November 11 while national offices and post office close. County courthouse and city hall also close. Dorsey Liberty American Legion plans ceremonies chaired by George Starkey. Chimes coordinated by Sam Moyer. traffic halted citywide for a minute. Memorial event set for November 10 at Post hall. Postal windows close. outgoing mail processed. special delivery continues.

Ralph Campbell Lawrence Merchants Bureau L. H. Griffith James H. Parsons Dorsey-Liberty American Legion Post George Starkey Legion Sam Moyer Harold Fisher Wll Post Lawrence Legionnaires Simon Hurwitz

Community Chest Reaches Near Quota After 13 Days

With 17329.78 net in 13 days the Community Chest aims for 20276 within days. Tom Glasgow chair says results at the University of Kansas will determine if the goal is met and notes most city funds have arrived. Major gifts listed include Gamble store, Pippert's Auto Parts, Eleanor M. Jared, and Ramsey Shade Shop.

Community Chest Tom Glasgow Chest Drive University of Kansas Glasgow Gamble Store Pippert’s Automotive Parts Company Eleanor M. Jared Ramsey Shade Shop

Heath Presents Credentials as U S Minister to Bulgaria

Donald R. Heath, a veteran American foreign service officer from Topeka Kansas, handed his letters of accreditation as U S minister to Bulgaria to President Vassil Kolarov in Sofia. The United States extended full diplomatic recognition to Bulgaria’s communist government on October 1, while Lovett stressed no endorsement of recent Bulgarian acts. Heath has prior postings in Bucharest Warsaw Bern and Berlin.

Sofia Bulgaria Donald R. Heath U.S Vassil Kolarov United States Robert A. Lovett Washington Britain Nikola Petkov Heath Topeka Katt Bucharest Warsaw Bern Berlin

Armistice Parade Draws Big Crowd Across Towns

Anticipated turnout around 20 000 as the annual celebration unfolds in Lola and neighboring communities including Neodesha Chanute Humboldt Moran Blue Mound Toronto Burlington Garnett Elsmore Altamont Erie Gridley Yates Center Baxter Springs and Waterville.

Neodesha Chanute Humboldt Moran Blue Mound Toronto Burlington Garnett Elsmore Altamont Erie Gridley Hacky Yates Center Baxter Springs Watomie Par and Lola

Annexation plan to city council in Lawrence Kansas

The city council will consider an ordinance to annex portions of five additions totaling about 30 blocks. Excluding Spalding's addition, the plan follows earlier instructions with two unplatted zones to be added later. The move aims to secure land for a new senior high school site and curb undesirable nearby development.

Awrence James H. Parsons Spalding West Campus Delta Chi Fraternity University Place Annex University of Kansas Charles D. Stough University Place Fairfax Universit Place Nineteenth Street Louisiana Illinois East Thirteenth Street Haskell Prairie Avenues Colonial Court West Hills Strong University Heights Twenty-first and Louisiana Streets District 60 Board of Education Gore Addition

Typhoon Strikes Clark Field Damaging Aircraft and Buildings

A typhoon sweeping northern Luzon cut communications with seven provinces and caused 535,008 in damage at Clark field north of Manila per the 13th Airforce. Thirty aircraft on the ground were damaged and buildings and temporary housing wrecked as the storm moved toward the China Sea.

Manila Luzon Clark Field 13Th Airforce Feld China

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