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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1947

Page

1

Marshall and Taft Clash Over European Aid Plans

Secretary of State Marshall urges cautious aid to Europe and China with about seventy percent efficiency, while Senator Taft attacks the scale of spending. Harriman backs emergency aid to France Austria and Italy, as GOP factions push to shape policy before the final decision.

Marchal Comree Harriman Senate Freign Committee France Austria Fratera Marshall Taft Ohio Blican G.O.P Tan Mate Marshall Europe China Congress White House Italy

Truman to Address Congress in Person From White House

President Truman will deliver a message to Congress in the House chamber at 1 38 pm EST after conferencing with industry and agriculture leaders. He met with M W Thatcher of Minnesota and leaders of the grain cooperatives and spoke earlier with union and manufacturing officials.

Truman Congress Inhington White House Tru House Senate House of Representatives E.S.T Industry Agriculture M. W. Thatcher St. Paul United States Chamber of Commerce Phillip Murray C.I Presi Dnt William Green American Federation of Labor Earl Bunting National Association of Manufacturers Situdios Ross

Crop Estimates Show Corn Drop in Latest Government Report

The agriculture department's semiannual crop report pegs the U S corn harvest at 2 447 422 10 bushels, down 11 252 000 from last month and below last year's 3 257 927 000. Other major crops largely unchanged. oats and potato figures noted with varied yields. Milk output in October reached 9 920 000 000 pounds, down from September and year-ago levels.

Washington Agriculture Department Acae Graia Kanens

Western Kansas Seeding Progress Slow Amid Moisture Deficit

A weekly federal and state agriculture and weather bureau report notes continued moisture deficiency in western Kansas hindering wheat seeding and germination. Some areas show slow growth where wheat emerged, while eastern Kansas sees good fall pasture growth amid drying conditions elsewhere. Freezing temps, including Garden City at nine degrees on November 11, marked the week.

Toseka Kansas Cork Federal Agriculture and Weather Bureau Beneft Garden City

Douglas county achievement day kickoff luncheon described

Miss Dorthes Schroeder county Home Demonstration agent announces the annual Douglas county achievement program opening with a noon luncheon in the community building basement. The event features a piano solo, a university of Kansas speech talk, and performances by local demonstration units with booths on landscaping washing and housework.

Douglas County Dorthes Schroeder Leland Young Connecticut Errest Donald Dixon University of Kansas Kimber West Ninth

De Gaulle Urges France to Join Front Against Reds

Gen Charles De Gaulle urged France to join alliances with the United States Great Britain and other nations to oppose communism and face the Soviet threat. He warned France is most menaced and called for united front with Western powers to meet the danger.

de Gaulle France Front Paris Charles de Gaulle United States Great Britain

Man Found Dead Near Highway 39 Underpass

The dismembered body of a Topeka man identified as Walter Sanders was found on the Union Pacific right of way west of the Highway 39 underpass. Discouraging details say Sanders aged between 40 and 44 may have been struck by a locomotive while attempting to board a moving freight train. Deputies investigated with Orrick's report and found a truck title bearing the Sanders name at 120 East Fourth Street Topeka. Further Topeka inquiry traced Sanders' prior residence in Little Rock Arkansas.

Walter Sanders Topeka Union Pacific H. T. Orrick John Robinson U.P Sanders Murray Lawson Earl Crabtree Orrick East Fourth Street Little Rock Mas, Ark

Eastern high school student conference at Liberty Memorial

A group of 168 students from 17 eastern high schools and sponsors gathered at Liberty Memorial High School for a Kansas High School Activities Association conference. General session opened by C R Van Nice, with morning sessions on citizenship, activities, publications, and democratic planning.

Liberty Memorial High School Kansas High School Activities Association C. R. van Nice School Activities Gené Amene Pentine Tanler Baldwin den Chineue University High Amese Putecatt Stedeet

County Comentenoners Decide in Favor of Five Land Owners

Douglas county Kaw drainage district detaches 406 acres along Baldwin Creek near Kaw river east of Lakeview. Landowners Seymour Gertry Kowin Barts Schutz Farrey cited flood and drainage concerns. district officer warns detachment may set precedents. Boundary lines tied to levee and jetty construction. lands in drainage maintenance district bear bond costs. No appeal provision noted.

County Comentenoners Douglas county-Kaw Board of County Commissioners Baldwin Creek Kaw River Lakeview Seymour Gertry Ben Kowin F. &. Barts Michael Schutz Perics Sveli Baldwin Albert Brume

Moisture Forecast for Western Kansas Wheatlands

Topeka reports rain and snow expected tonight across western Kansas wheatlands. Forecaster Fiora declined to state moisture amounts, noting seasonal moisture is common. Precipitation is likely eastward with light rain or snow spreading into eastern Kansas later, with cooler highs around 35 to 41 degrees and lows near 25 to 40. Goodland recorded a trace moisture. Ellis had 59 as the high and 20 as the low overnight.

Topeka Western Kansas Wheatlands Fiers Fiora Oon Thurasay Goodland Elis Ellis Garden City

Workmen Pour Slab on Vermont Street

Workmen are seen pouring a concrete slab on Vermont Street. The report notes attendance details for the event, with a time adjustment for interested observers.

Vermont Street

Navy investigates rain making cooperation call

In a letter to Senator Capper the Navy Secretary noted the matter was being studied and will be pursued further. Capper forwarded documents from Kansas State Chamber of Commerce urging government agencies to cooperate in a rain making experiment to aid the winter wheat crop in Kansas.

Senator Capper Ricar Navy Johan L 2Lian Capper Agriculture Department Kansas State Chanber of Commerce Kansas

Education and research seen as future fuel and food solution

Harold Vagtborg of the Midwest Research Institute told a Chamber of Commerce meeting that population growth will not threaten resources as education and scientific advances will provide fuels and foods in years to come. He noted past delays in major discoveries and praised ongoing education as the key to future tech breaks. Joe Wilson chaired the event with Irving Master introduced by Dean Smita.

Harold Vagtborg Midwest Research Institute Chamber Ofommerce Vagtborg Eas United States Wegsmore Vagtoorg Lawrence National Zaucation Ween Dean Ueerger Sm.ta KR. OU. School of Quavaten Oof J.etucacon Irving Ie Midwest Te Uncdeon Joe Wilson The Shame Ber of Commerce

Death Notice for David Fowler Sailor Dies in War Action

The obituary records the death of Davia H. Fowler 33 of SNET ans Male VM nass amid wartime service. He completed schooling at the Lperty Memorial Bayse and served overseas, with action at Guam Tarawa and Iwo Jima. Survived by mother Mrs I Fowler and several siblings. funeral by Cape Robert J Getz of the Salvation Army.

Davia H. Fowler Asota Auruog Isarus Lawrence Nomorrow Cape Ropert J. Getz Yutcansea Salvation Army Ceane Fort Leavenworth Towler Fowler Harrison Ars Navy Juy Jst Ledae Scodemore Lperty Memorial Bayse Lawrence Canning Camp Farracus Laa Wen LMA Guam Tarawa Ise Silsianes Wades David Fowlers Qvis I. Fower Jirant Streets Waters Rosetta Jensen Maple Street Ray ‘Vend Charles Fowier Lawrene 48 Joe Fowier Lawrence

Stability Tied to Flood Control Efforts in Kansas Area

Kansas River flood control projects by the Army Corps of Engineers draw support from Chamber of Commerce members and local officials. Colonels Pace and Potter urge dam and levee work including Perry and Topeka reservoirs to protect Lawrence and surrounding counties. debates focus on funding and urgency amid flood threats.

Army Corps of Engineers Kansas River W. E. Paceser Kansas City Champer of Commerce Drani Af Ams al Cy Man, Co W. St. Potter Kansas Toomai Ans Myers Army Engineers Millon Perry Perry -Eservoir Lawrence Delaware Ameas Nerta Maantuitad Rey Pocter Anne Reoudican S.emoa Imeudy Corps of Engineers Ade Washagton

Dutch Ship Althearat Alfre in South China Sea

Dutch ship Althearat is afire in the South China Sea about 150 miles southeast of Hongkong. SOS received at 6 49 a m PST. vessel identified by call letters with position 20 33 N 115 36 E and speed five knots on course 272. Nearby ships were told to stand by.

San Francisco FeThe Althearaz South China Sea Hongkong Glove Wireless

Homecoming Weekend at KU Sparks Alumni Meeting

Community gathers for the Kansas University Homecoming weekend with plans to host alumni from the Chamber of Commerce housing office and local businesses. Officials announce November events and project details while inviting men and women to attend sessions in tented spaces and office venues.

Anapont Univers'ty Tenus Dena & OV Masie McPheetess Che Chamaér of Commerce Mone Quety Sim Trecke

Royal Marriage Talk Silenced by Windsors

New York reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor declined to discuss Princess Elizabeth’s forthcoming marriage. The palace released a brief statement noting personal and family matters would remain private.

New York Ami Dudems Windsor

Rail car deliveries planned for Wichita route in November

The report outlines a plan to move about 20 freight cars on the Santa Fe line to Wichita by November 20, with additional cars promised for the route. Stock markers show mixed activity as the railroad confirms deliveries from Texas and nearby states.

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