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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1949
Page
2
New York markets show mixed activity with bonds faltering on government concerns. Wheat and corn move higher while hogs and poultry prices rise, reflecting uncertain demand and weather influences in agricultural futures.
An air crash at the Magnaflux plant near the northwest edge of the city killed 28 people and injured several others. Fire and explosions followed as a plane struck the site while engines reportedly failed on approach. Witnesses described flames, a burning aircraft, and emergency crews rushing victims to Parkland City hospital.
Sylvester Ragland and Dollie Ragland faced burglary and grand larceny charges in county court after a $4000 theft at Leta Ingalls home on 918 Cut Street. A preliminary hearing was set for 10 a m tomorrow with bond set at $2500 each. about $2100 was recovered from their car.
The Robbins family of 345 Indiana Street sues Ivan J. Cotter and Rex Cotter of Buffalo Ohio for 23843.13 in damages from a September 17 wreck at Highway 24 40 500 north of Lawrence. Cotter pleaded guilty in county court to a related charge. Damages seek track and equipment loss, medical costs, and other injuries.
The Associated Press bureau in Shanghai conveyed a message to U.S. Consul Walter McConsaghty stating the American consul is unknown. The dispatch gave a street address and house but nine hours passed without any power to confirm reception.
Memorial Hospital lists residents including Lena Powell 425 Indiana Jesse Saylor Baldwin D B Doyle Route 5 Irene Bell 44 Tlinois Lois Al bright Baldwin Sandra Hildyard Donna Patterson Sunflower Carladyvne Knox Baldwin Myrtle Coker DeSoto Laura Lee Sample 731 Maine Street.
Fragmented notice lists several mothers and places including Mrs Arlyne Wedel and baby in Tonganoxie and Mrs Betty Linwood with Frieda Route 6 Mrs Dorothy Cook with a girl in McLouth and Mrs Elsie with a baby boy Route 6. Choir Friday December 2 appears as a detail in the garbled text.
Local chatter in Lawrence centers on rising costs and a wary wait for winter. Residents joke about surviving on borrowed time while clinging to the last warmth of Indian Summer amid looming price pressures and economic caution.
A Lawrence pioneer TV owner notes television keeps the whole family at home. He observes the family including two teenagers has been home most nights this month and only leaves for truly important events.
Miss Karshia Lohman a fine arts freshman at Kansas University kept money and papers in a green billfold lost at Wollworths last Wednesday a small boy with his mother picked it up in the store and Lohman seeks its return or the rightful papers. She lives in Corbin hall Hawaii address unknown but asks anyone with knowledge to call Corbin Hall.
The article notes Eudora Kansas installed a modern street lighting system in Life magazine. It recalls Eudora’s early nickname Little Chicago due to many settlers from Chicago. The page also mentions a Kansas City comment by Hiram Higsby about a large barn dance.
Local authorities rely on Civil Aeronautics Authority rules for city overflight altitude. The minimum is 500 feet unless a waiver from the CAA allows lower flying for advertising, crop spraying, or dusting.
Howard L. Sutherland former school board clerk and J. L. Constant member now assistant vice president at First National Bank Seattle visits his old home. He commends Massachusetts street and downtown sidewalks for their cleanliness while noting the business district needs tidier upkeep.
WDAF TV in Kansas City discusses wiring a cable into the University of Kansas campus to televise basketball games and major functions such as Christmas Vespers and school plays. The plan, if approved, would expand access to students and townspeople with TV access. An official announcement is expected soon.
Papers filed in district court in Washington reveal Mathilde Townsend Welles widow of Sumner Welles left an estate valued at more than 1.4 million. She died last August in Switzerland and bequeathed the bulk to her husband while more than 300000 in cash passed to others.
Ellen Cruse of Olla Louisiana reportedly alive in Port Arthur Texas working at a ring toss concession. Arkansas convict Billy Kidd had claimed he killed her near Bastrop Louisiana, but Bastrop authorities deny any crime or body found.
Thousands filled streets from Harlem to Times Square as New York bid farewell to Bill Robinson at the Palace theater. A black bordered banner and strains of Give My Regards to Broadway accompanied the hearse to Evergreen cemetery. Robinson died Friday of heart trouble at 71 after a long show business career. Mayor O Dwyer praised his decency and good manners at Abyssinian Baptist church services.
Topeka November 29 UPI The state liquor director said decisions on 31 retailers and eight distributors cited for handling unstamped liquor will be announced within a few days. He noted no intent to defraud, but penalties will follow violations found amid rush of stocking 279 stores licensed July 18 and inexperience of licensees.
A large plan aims to revive county clubs at the University of Kansas with a 9 20 am convocation tomorrow. About 125 points will be scattered across the campus as students in each county group meet separately to form county and sectional clubs to promote enrollment and assist out of state students.
Waldemar Geltch a beloved local violinist drew a refined crowd at Strong auditorium with a conservatively euphonious program. He performed Tartini Mozart and Tchaikovsky with apollonian ease and received wholehearted, heartfelt applause from an audience that praised Janet Turk as an admirable assisting artist.
U S Delegate Warren R. Austin told the United Nations to adopt a live and let live approach for real peace. He urged Russia to replace propaganda with earnest settlement, recognize common interests, and negotiate in good faith to fulfill existing agreements before new promises.
The Charlies describe slow sales for a Student Union Activities program featuring a renowned actor known for villain or comedian roles. He reads from the Bible and favorite books, mixes American accent talent, and aims to provide students with a rare urban theater experience.
Defense Secretary Johnson states war danger is reduced yet not gone as U S remains prepared for any eventuality. The remarks come amid global tensions and ongoing security concerns.
Washington reports likely congressional objections to a new administration request to extend rent controls. Federal rent control chief Tighe Woods says the general rental picture remains unchanged since last spring and that the same congress members who voted for rent control earlier will vote the same under current terms.
Raleigh reports Governor Kerr Scott discussed rumors from Biloxi about J. F. Byrnes seeking the South Carolina governorship next year. If approved by the Democratic party in 1952 Byrnes could be a presidential candidate for the states rights Democrats.
Ashton D. Rayl of Hutchinson becomes owner of the Satchel Creek ranch, about 15 miles northeast of Dorado, Kansas, 2380 acres. The deal, around 200000 dollars, includes a long line of ownership dating to 1573. Williams plans to move to Santa Fe with Mrs. Williams, while the buyer is a Ford dealer, banker, and Hereford cattle raiser.
City council acts on sanitation by ordering 5000 forms for homes with poor facilities to request metal containers and cite ordinances. They accept resignations from Bowen and Smith and approve street lights on High Drive, Center Street traffic opening, Elmwood sewers, and other city needs.
Benjamin J. Davis Jr., a 31 year old African American and one of eleven convicted communists, is removed from his New York City council seat after being found unfit to serve due to a federal conviction for conspiracy to advocate overthrow of the government.
The fragment offers kitchen tips such as ripening pears at 60 70 degrees and making gelatin fruit desserts. It also mentions turkey batter frying, cranberry mustard sauces, peanut raisin oatmeat snacks, dates in pudding, and a bean peanut sandwich with mustard celery. A note covers Graham addressing Liberal Kansas November 29 at a football banquet featuring the Liberal Redskins, runners up in Dim-Ark.
A fragmented ad page shows varied items including butter grade cartons, quartera quantities, and miscellaneous livestock and produce terms. The garbled lines reference turkeys, ducks, old guineas, squids, pigeons, and other farm products with unclear quantities and pricing.
Funeral services for Terry Gaskill will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from Schubert Funeral Home with Rev. G H Woestemeier in charge. Burial will be in Oskaloosa cemetery. Pallbearers are Sol Arnold Joe Edmonaus Fred Kahn H H Tuller Jack Street and Andy Hess.
The annual recital of Raymond and Alberta Stuhl at the K U fine arts school has been changed from tomorrow evening to Sunday afternoon December 11 at 4 o clock in Strong auditorium. Mr Stuhl plays the cello and Mrs Stuhl the piano.
Divorce decrees were granted by the court in five separate cases, listing the parties involved and the dates of filing and final judgments.
Edward McKitrick aged 37, retired railroad engineer, died this morning at Metsker rest home. He lived at 317 Walnut street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. He was a Masonic lodge member for over 50 years. Surviving are three daughters Mrs. William E Craddock of 1001 Mississippi street, three sons Edward P McKitrick and William McKitrick of the home, and Karnes McKitrick. Also listed are seven grandchildren.
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