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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1948

Page

1

Reds Refuse To Change Position In Berlin Talks

Paria November 16. Russia stood firm against altering its stance on German questions in potential negotiations. The West pressed for Berlin blockade conditions to be addressed before talks, while the UN appeal for four power discussions drew mixed signals. France signaled support for responding to the appeal, with Belmonian preparing a note to Lie and Evatt, and French officials denying press rumors of high level agreement.

Paria Russia United Nations United States Britain France Mare Lie Berlin Tryese Lie HV. Reatt Aly. Vishineky Francis Mitterand Mitterand Informatyn Robert Belumian Trygvy Lie Il ¥. Evatt

Washington Buzz Over Harriman Cabinet Prospects

Reports in Washington and Paris fuel talk that Harriman may be named Secretary of State or head of the Economic Cooperation Administration after Truman’s inauguration. Harriman, returning from Paris, denies decisive word and says he will discuss developments next week with President Truman. A Capitol Hill mood favors Hoffman for the European recovery effort, though the president rebuffed him yesterday.

Washington Ney Tl IV Averell Roman Maradhalt Plen Ambassade Truman Ont Harriman Marshall Isul G. Haffivan Paris Harrian Key West Fla Ong ECA Capitol Hill Hoffman

Lawrence High School to sponsor Pratt football bus trip

Lawrence High School officials will sponsor a special bus to the Pratt football game Friday night. Principal Neal Wherry says reservations reached 20 after noon today, with potential for 29 if more sign up. The $8 fare covers bus, evening meal in Kingman, and return travel, leaving Friday noon and returning about 6 am Saturday.

Lawrence Hig Pratt Neal Wherry Boon Kingman Lawrence

National Farm Group Rejects Crop Controls And Subsidies

A national Grange convention committee rejected proposals for rigid production controls or cost subsidies to aid farmers. The report favored using industry fuel output to balance farm prosperity and warned that price stability hinges on avoiding surplus and price collapse. It endorsed government aid measures only as a last resort and supported export crop pricing and federal nutrition programs.

National Farm Group Portland Natinal Grange Convention Grange Agriculture Committee Failare Grange Res Port Nnd Conmatne Rupperta Buty Ehret Leon Ohio Grange Fichter Ford Edde Edde With the Prospective Charman of the Peerful Hietae Cranmitten Eess Pera Cote Eban Sidiex

Truman Rules Out Nuclear Talks with Soviet Russia

President Truman declared no formal negotiations with Moscow will occur on arms control while Berlin and Nato issues are unsettled. He outlined plans for continued talks with Moscow and Washington, keeping Marshall and Hoover in advisory roles, and stressed cabinet unity.

Truman United States Soviet Russia Stat Rene Rca Harriman Stalin Washington Albaatian Wilington Moscow Juste Vinson Marshall Ranginplessen Herbert Hoover Hoover

Star farmer named from Cheatham. Palestine armistice talks

Kenneth LeWayne Cheatham, 16, of Greenville HL, named star farmer of America at the Future Farmers of America convention. The Kansas-based Weeky Star award includes 1400 dollars, with regional winners across the country receiving 250 dollars. Other regional honorees include Hensley Russet Price and Karl B. Crouse Jr. as national and state winners, while no candidate qualified for the American Farmer Chapter in the FFA this year.

Kutieas City New Kenneth LeWayne Cheatham Gireenville Star Farmer of America Far Js Matlin Farrs of America Star North Central Hensley Russet] Price Tatum N. M Star Famer The Pacific Reson Karl BE. Crouse, Jr Hudson Mass North Atlantic Richard B. Coegree William i Schrock, II Kiowa Star Farmer Kansas Melvin Heffiman el Reno Oklahoma Rueben Edwards Bowling Green Missouri Arkasiaite therAmerican Farmer Cbatree War Farmer Awards

Weather outlook for Kansas cools, then warmer

Kansas forecast shows a slight cooling tonight with low temperatures from 24 to 38 degrees. Highs near 60 degrees expected tomorrow with mostly clear skies, followed by above normal temperatures and little precipitation for the rest of the week. Yesterday eased to 70s across much of the state, with trace to .01 inch rainfall in several towns.

Topeka Kansas S. D. Flora Flora Phillipsburg Hill City Goodland Chanute Kanszax City Leavenworth Lebo Wichita Hutchinson

APPROVE NEW LIGHTS FOR TOWN DISTRICT PROJECT

The Terganaie Council tentatively approves white street lamps like those in Lawrence. Final approval due December 1. The plan replaces the criss Toss layout with 44 units downtown and smaller posts in residential areas plus one on the water tower. Kansas Electric Power will install and furnish electricity at 1085 dollars yearly. Company spokesmen predict operation by spring.

Terganaie Council Nm Lawrence Kansas Electric Power Rating

Vote to Remove Dike by Kaw Drainage District

Officials in Douglas county Kaw Drainage District voted to remove a spur dike from the Kaw river northwest of Lawrence. The 1946 dike across an overflow channel faced denial of permits last summer by the state water resources division chief engineer, and a state attorney general action enjoined maintenance. Removal will await instructions from the Water Resources Division on a safe tear-out method to relieve bottleneck conditions at peak waters.

Dounglas County Kaw Lawrence Water Resources Division State Board of Agriculture Douglas Ento

Suchow Front Battle Report Sparks Mixed Messages

Reports from Nanking and Suchow describe a contested situation with government claims of victory while other sources note weak government control and redrawing fronts. Evacuations accelerate as U.S. civilians and dependents depart via ships from Tientsin and Shanghai, with U.S. officials and Chiang Kai-shek meeting to reassess the Chinese crisis.

Nanking Ans Suchow Defense Ministry U.S China Hollington Tong Suchan Associated Press Kuomintang Daily News America Nate Knee Roger Lapham William C. Bullitt Congress J. Leighton Stuart Chiang Kai-shek U. S Manila U.S. Navy Tientain Peiping Tsingtao U.S. Naval Base Shanghai Nankingi

Kazmayer To Speak At Knife and Fork Meeting

Robert Kazmayer, writer traveler and commentator on world affairs, will headline the Knife and Fork club gathering tomorrow at 6 50 p m in the Hotel Fidridge. His topic is Europe Today after extensive pre and postwar work across Europe as radio commentator and writer.

Kazmayer Robert Kazmayer Knife and Fork Club Fidridge Europe

Poland Socializes All Banks Except One Today

Warsaw reports that Poland nationalizes its banking system with a decree placing all institutions under state control to finance foreign trade and align with socialist goals. The finance ministry now oversees all banking operations as part of the broader move.

Warsaw Poland Ministry of Finance

A Brother in Lawrenece California Couple Found Dead in Their Car

Huntington Park California police report a couple, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Herren aged 37 and 32, were found dead in their car from monoxide fumes. A hose from the exhaust pipe entered the back door. Mrs Herren is Norman W Kunkel's sister. Parents live in Kansas City and Dallas.

California Huntington Park Calif Wallace Herren Kenneth Herren Los Angeles Pers Jone

Oklahoma Troopers Highlight Highway Safety Campaign

Oklahoma troopers join with Texas and Kansas counterparts to greet visitors and stop cars at state lines. Drivers receive safety material and a personal message urging safer driving to reduce fatalities.

Oklahoma Okshorma Haa Iteep Texs Kansas

University budget rise tied to veteran enrollment slump

The Kansas State Board of Regents must decide a proposed 60 percent increase for the University budget, citing anticipated declines in Veterans Administration funding as World War II veterans fall from a peak in 1946. Veterans and non veteran enrollments are in flux, with regents awaiting federal and state guidance on tuition and staffing.

University of Rare Sasa Veterans Administration Ube State Board of Regents Kansas James K. Hitt KRAL Jbas Armen Credirt Veterana Hitt

Troops To Eat Christmas Turkey On Thanksgiving

In Japan American troops will have a Christmas turkey on Thanksgiving as birds delayed by the wartime strike situation finally move from the East Coast. The Thanksgiving meal plans rely on turkeys en route to Pacific units, with arrival anticipated for the holiday.

Japan Inskitime Pacific Coast Ankegiving

Officials Convene as Kansas Council Meets in Topeka

At the three day Kansas Official Council in Topeka Fred S. Montgomery spoke for the University Extension bureau of visual education. Carl B. Alt haus addressed the county commissioners section. L. R. Pen ner of DeSoto presided as Douglas county officials prepared for the second day.

Fred S. Montgomery Bureau of Visual Education of University Extension Kansas Superintendents Association Kansas Topeka Carl B. Althaus Kansas Association of School Boards University of Kansas K.O.C. L

UNESCO Meeting to Organize County Chapter

E L Novotny county chairman calls a county UNESCO meeting at 8 p.m. November 23 in Liberty Memorial high school to organize a chapter. The state UNESCO conference in Topeka is set for December 3 and 4 with the theme Educating for World Understanding in Local Community. Novotny plans to attend and seeks interested Rougins county residents.

Unesco E. L. Novotny Liberty Memorial High School Novotny Kansas Commission For Unesco Topeka Rougins County

Shipping Strike Hits Rail Workers Across Ports

Shipping labor unrest spreads from East Coast docks to rail crews as longshoremen strike tightens. Canadian and U S unions respond with countermeasures while Queen Elizabeth sailing plans are canceled and ships are sealed. Gulf and Southern ports stay open amid broader labor actions and high level talks.

Skyway extends across northern Kansas to Kansas City

Topeka Nov 16 A new skyway crosses northern Kansas from near Kanorade to Kansas City the Civil Aeronautics Administration recently designated. Kansas route links St Francis Norton Phillipsburg Smith Center Belleville Concordia Manhattan Lawrence with air markers showing site names and data. Lawrence marker to be erected by the Chamber of Commerce aviation committee.

Topeka Kansas Kanorade Kansas City Riley R. Whearty Kansas Industrial Development Commission Civil Aeronautics Administration Salt Lake J City Chicago St. Francis Norton Phillipsburg Smith Center Belleville Concordia Manhattan Lawrence Whearty

Republicans Say China Move Up to Truman

Washington reports indicate Republican leaders insist President Truman must lead in any action to increase U.S. aid to China amid the Communist crisis. A senator said any effective step would require a firm administration policy on China, noting Congress lacks a clear policy statement from the administration.

Washington Truman China Congress

Strike Ballots To Telephone Workers

Strike ballots will go out this week to about 200 employes of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company who are members of the Communications Workers of America Southwestern division. Frank P. Lonergan said ballots are mailed in accord with the independent union's decision at Galveston Texas. The Titan seeks wage decreases of 10 to 18 cents an hour and a previous top offer was rejected when negotiations ended September 1. The strike would impact manual wireline service in Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma and possibly Texas.

Southern Gulf Coast Cincinnati American Federation of Labor John R. Steelman Truman CLO Philip Murray Portland Ore CIA John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Washington National Labor Hoard Pure Fou Company Toledo Avsins Louis Southwestern Beil Fevtihone Company Communication Warsers of America Southwestern di. Vin Frank P. Lonergan Independent Union Galveston Texas Titan Accente Aostrike Migseari Arklans Oklahoma

University of Kansas medical school benefactor gift

Chancellor Peene announces a generous donation to fund current medical research at the University of Kansas medical school. Dixon Fagerberg, a Prescott, Arizona native with a varied career in oil, grain, and investment banking, will chair the project’s advisory panel. Murphy of the medical school praises the gift as a powerful catalyst, enabling flexible problem selection and broad support beyond principal constraints.

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Sellout Expected for Kansas Oklahoma Game at Stadium

All seats in the stadium are reportedly sold for the Kansas-Oklahoma game this Saturday with a big gray horseshoe area for standees. About 18 000 standing-room tickets go on sale at the ticket office this morning. A crowd of about 39 000 is anticipated for the annual clash between the two rivals, likely the largest ever for the series in Lawrence.

RK. U. Austetic Seuners Lawrence Atte Lot Missouri

Communist Paper Says Prince May Shed Title

Leiston November 16 The Communist Daily Worker on page 1 editorial titled That Baby discusses Princess Elizabeth and her newborn son potential loss of royal title and future limitations, suggesting he might join unions and be barred from ordinary people except as a special favor.

Leiston Communist Daily Worker Elizabeth The Tone

Community fundraising drive for county 4 H fund details

Fragmented text outlines a county 4 H fund drive with names of organizers and locations such as Manhattan Lecompton and Palmyra. Mentions of project components including a ranch, library, tower, tents and facilities, with a plan to involve county extension leaders and township workers. May include dates and amounts but lot of garbled OCR text.

Cyntion Staite College Manhattan B. G. Hagenhoel Armstrong Grant Emil W. Heck Arethur Heck Lawrence Leonhard Clyde Palmyra Harevey Mo Tooth Mike Dixdet George Pel J. van Triss Dale Mine It Stevker Mer O Mirciet Mus Chirence Parker Harold Bailey L. Mary Mildred Kath Laverne Kalb Clinton Walter Carter Andersen Lecompton Coorge Bahomaier AL Ite Trichy Marion Jidva Metsker Wile Jaw Springs Otte Hawks Eudora Walter Getstaberger Ered Tothberners Laawreawe — Christ Heck Joba Veet Han Maydon Flier Ghoatah Rayner

Midwest Warmth Briefly Breaks Cold Spell In Midwest

A weather summary notes scattered light rain across the nation with the central United States near seasonal norms. Temperatures in the Midwest reached around 70s, including 72 in Des Moines and St. Louis, while light rain extended from Missouri to the Gulf with locally strong thunderstorms in Arkansas, portions of the West.

Chicago Wes Moines St. Louis Misenari Gulf Arkansas Bains Oreenn

Stock Market Inbex Closes Higher With Gains

The market showed an upward finish as closing figures indicated gains with the INBEX index rising 48 points. Traders watched 09 stocks advance while overall sentiment remained buoyant amid favorable trading conditions.

Weather and event notes amid scattered items

Kansas fair and colder tonight with milder conditions in the west and north. Temperatures near 30 degrees west to 40 east, rising to about 60 by Wednesday. Also mentions a Kansas Aggie football show for members at the Bit town Quarterback club tonight at 8 30 in the Grill Room, plus local ads for Christmas cards and jewelry.

Kansas Kansas Aggie Town Sisopen Aeskewees The Eldridge Rust Craft Roberta Jewelry

League Voters to Stage Three City Workshops Tonight

The Lawrence League of Women Voters with the National League presents three workshops on the United Nations program tonight at 7:30. Neighborhood discussions led by Miss Anna M Cracken and hosted by Mrs. Hessie Taylor gather in friendly parts of the city with hosts Miss Katherine Fuller, Mrs Fritz Heider, and Mrs R J Canutesan at specified streets.

Lawrence League of Women Voters National League United Nations Hessie Taylor Anna M Cracken Welcous Wiere Katherine Fuller Renin Street Fritz Heider Onih Street R. J, Canutesan Missisippi Street

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