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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1948

Page

1

Vishinsky Attacks United States At United Nations

Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky accused the United States of seeking war and monopolizing atomic energy in a UN committee session. He urged an immediate ban on atomic weapons while countering U S control proposals. Austin rebutted Russia blocking international inspection rights and sovereignty challenges. The debate precedes a security council look at Berlin.

Andrei Y. Vishinsky United States United Nations America Vishinsky U. S Warren K. Austin Austin Russia International Commission Security Council Berlin Viscount Montgomery Western Alliance Europe Charles de Gaulle London Daily Express Lord Beaverbrook Eisenhower Frankfurt Germany Sia China Chinhsien Peiping Mukden Manchuria Yugoslavia Marshal Tito Cominform Kremin U.S

KU to complete three building projects by January 1

Contracts detail two additions to Jateon Library delayed by stone mason shortages and Indiana stone freight. Exterior work costs 218000 with total project cost 500000. An engineering shop on campus races ahead at 290000, featuring a native stone exterior. Machines from Fowler shops will relocate next summer, with Fowler remodeling for the William Allen White school of journalism.

University Kansas Jateon Library Indiana Fowler Shops William Allen White School of Journalism

University of Kansas Plans Faculty Gym Sessions

The physical education department will stage twice weekly gym periods for faculty from five to ¢ ba. Henry, the instructor, says volleyball will be most strenuous, with badminton, shuffleboard, and aerial darts for others. Participation is voluntary and past years justify the program.

Navy University of Kansas Henry Arl

September Weather Sheds Light On Dry Month

September produced near normal temperatures but below average rainfall. Observer C. J. Posey notes only 18 percent overcast days and 21 clear days with an average 72.43 degrees, while rainfall total dropped below normal at 2.82 inches. Lawrence and Worden report moisture deficits and differing nine month totals.

C. J. Posey Fosey Lawrence Worden Walter Schwarz

Night shirt parade and light dedication kick off fall opening

Late plans set for a grand fall opening in downtown Lawrence Massachusetts street district. Events include window contest parade lighting dedication fashion shows auto show and band concert sponsored by Retail Merchants Chamber city and K U pep groups. Mayor absent due to illness. councilman Miller stands in.

Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce K. U Melvin Miller James H. Parsons Lawrence Memorial Hospital Athea Ninth and Massachusetts Street K. U. Band Bridge South Park L. M. H. S. Band Lawrence Recreation Council Lawrence Commonwealth Theaters K.ul

Sailor Falls Into Sea Heads Odd Rescue in Narvik

In Narvik a sailor slipped from a gangway into the sea as a crowd rushed to assist. He managed to pull a bottle of brandy from his jacket, tied it to a rope, and cried to save the bottle first. The town's sole brandy store was closed due to a strike.

Narvik Norway

Lawrence Lions Crush Topeka 20–0 in league clash

The Lawrence Lions routed Topeka 20 to 0 in Northeast Kansas league play last night. A movie of the game will be shown at Liberty Memorial High School auditorium tomorrow at 6 o'clock, sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Admission: juniors and grade students 25 cents, high school students and adults 50 cents.

Motion Victores Lawrence Lions Topeka Kansas Feague Liberty Memorial High School Junior Chamber of Commerce

Kansas Jaycees plan Eisenhower Memorial campaign at Lawrence meet

More than 200 state Jaycees directors and officers will attend the Lawrence meeting to decide on a 500000 fundraising drive for the Eisenhower Memorial Foundation. The plan includes 350000 for war relief and 150000 to endow citizenship education, with a nationwide 10000000 drive proposed. Virgil Quick of Wichita will chair sessions in Lawrence.

Chambers of Commerce Kansas Lawrence Jaycees General Dwight J. Eisenhower Memorial Foundation John H. Emick Lawrence Jaycees K. U Colorado Eldridge Grill F. Cc. Allen Deane W. Malott Eisenhower Foundation Abilene Emick Virgil Quick Wichita

Secret-espionage trials may skip courts says McDowell

Washington reports Rep McDowell leader of the American activities committee warns that many suspected spies may never face trial to avoid exposing tightly kept secrets. He outlines four points about stolen information and the need for possible changes in court procedures.

Washington LCP Representative McDowell R.-Pa House American Activities Committee America Russia McDowell Ijn

Peron Delegation Declines UN Security Council Chair

Paris October 1 1944 reports say President Juan D Peron ordered his delegation to refuse the United Nations Security Council chair. United States delegate steps down amid debate on the Berlin crisis. Jose Arce Argentina’s chief delegate declined to confirm or deny the move.

Paris Juan D. Peron United Nations Security Council United States Berlin Jose Arce

Sowder in Good Condition After Gunshot Wound

Charles J. Sowder of West Twenty First Street is reported in good condition at Memorial Hospital where he has been treated since a gunshot wound on Monday evening.

Sowder Charles J. Sowder West Twenty First Street Memorial Hospital

Surprise Safety Skit Shocks Liberty Memorial High

A morning assembly at Liberty Memorial High School featured a surprise safety skit organized by instructor E. J. Logsdon. The staged crash involved student Jack Moore on a stretcher with classmates Joyce Emick Wayne Walter and Doris McConnell bandaged, while reporters and officials presented safety messages from local figures including patrolman John Davis and Grace McCarter.

Liberty Memorial High School E. J. Logsdon Rumsey Funeral Home Arthur Shirk Massachusetts Jack Moore Joyce Emick Wayne Walter Doris McConnell Gordon Wakefield Jerry Brownlee Moore Miss Emick Walter Miss McConnell Brownlee The Frank Bliesner

Truman Dewey Campaigns Across Key States

Truman and Dewey drove campaign caravans toward West Virginia Wyoming and other states in a bid to shape Senate control. Truman pressed for a Democratic Congress to advance his domestic program while Dewey touted a foreign policy plan to avert war. Both cited threats to peace as they toured regions from Kentucky to Wyoming and discussed Palestine’s Bernadotte plan amid Republican caution on foreign affairs.

Truman Thomas E. Dewey West Virginia Senate Republicans Democratic Congress Dewey Kentucky Easward Cheyenne Woo George Marshall Negev Israel Galilee Marshall John Foster Dales Palestine Salt Lake City Green River Wyo Chris Jessen Henry A. Wallace Progressive Party Hollywood el Paso Texas J. Strom Thurmond South Carolina Baltimore Alben W. Barkley Washington Pittsburgh Earl Warren Philadelphia New York City

Tigers Rally Over Indians in Ninth to Trim Lead

Jimmy Outlaw capped a dramatic ninth inning with a two run single after two outs and bases loaded, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 5 3 victory over the Cleveland Indians. The win tightens the Indians and Yankees hold on the pennant race to within one game with two remaining to play.

Cleveland Jimmy Outlaw Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Sots New York

Braves Win 3 to 1 Over Brooklyn on October 14

The Boston Braves defeated Brooklyn 3 to 1 with three singles a walk and a hit batsman aiding two fourth inning runs. Rookie Vernon Bickford earned his eleventh win in the game played on October 14.

Braves Brooklyn Boston Braves Vernon Bickford

Dewey Victory Train Tour to Kansas City

Mrs. Lucille McCreath, second district vice chairman of the state committee, announces Dewey Victory supporters on a special train from Topeka to Kansas City. The Union Pacific schedule has a 1:05 p.m. stop at Lawrence, with no intermediate stops.

Lucille MccCreath Pepenhess Central Committee Poe Dewey Topeka Kansas City Lawrence Union Pacific

Georgia House Clears Ballot Bill for Communists

Atlanta dispatch reports the Georgia House passed a bill by a 152 to 0 vote to remove the general election ballot restriction for all candidates including Communists, clearing the slate for competing candidates statewide.

Georgia Atlanta Georgia House

Berlin Airlift Beats Blockade Says Howley

Berliners learned of a promised winter food and coal supply as Col. Frank L. Howley stated the American British airlift is defeating the Soviet blockade. He noted daily increases in rations for about 2 million western Berlin residents and warned a cold winter ahead, while stressing the airlift meets more than Berlin's minimum needs.

Berlin

Guard fired as two inmates escape in cement truck

Lansing Kansas wardens say guard Paul Brees was discharged for lapses during loading of a cement truck bound for a prison dormitory. Inmate N L Ferguson was placed in solitary confinement. Escaped prisoners George Foerschler and Dean Rent remained at large after fleeing at 10 30 a m on the last truckload of cement for the prison farm.

Lansing Kan Robert Hudspeth Pricux Hudspeth Paul (. Brees Counen Grove N.L. Ferguson Shawnee County Ceorge Foerscher Wyandotte County Dean Rent Minneapolis Brees Ferguson Foerschier Root Gafe Ion Foerschler

Railroads Seek Eight Percent Freight Rate Increase

Washington reports the railroad industry asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise freight rates by eight percent citing rising operating costs. The ICC had earlier approved a 25 percent increase for rail and water carriers. If granted, the new rise would add roughly 2.7 million to 500 thousand dollars to annual shipper costs.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission ICC

Veterans meet in Emporia for Kansas AMVET State convention

World War II veterans from 14 AMVET Posts in Kansas gather in Emporia for the State convention. Officers will be elected today with the event to close tomorrow afternoon. Eugene Wirtle of Wichita serves as the current state president.

Emporia Kan Kansas Touich Eugene Wirtle Wichita

County unit road plan topic for Monday hearing

County officials prepare for a Monday 1 PM hearing on whether to take over all township roads. Delegation from Palmira Township voiced dissatisfaction, urging county control. County Attorney Oyler to draft a resolution. some commissioners oppose. If protests arise, vote may be required.

Dousins County Palmira Pubnyra Ctinse Leo Griffin BK. Johnson Lea Gyarifin Attho Griffith Johnson Robert Oyler Quidah

Walk Outs End at Kansas Campus Decree

University of Kansas fraternities and sororities end walk outs after a campus melee near Snow Hall. A woman student was struck during the incident blamed on a deflated tire dispute. Pledges had rebelled against actives, disappeared from houses, then faced varying punishments on return.

University of Kansas Interfraternity Council Pan Hellenic Council Snow Hall

Baptist Youth Fellowship opens in Concordia with 600 delegates

The state convention in Concordia Kansas began today drawing 600 delegates for a three day session. Speakers include Dr Paul Losh Topeka Joel Sorenson Sweden and Dr George Johnson and Dr E From of Kansas City.

Concordia Kan of the Baptist Youth Fellowship Paul Losh Topeka Joel Sorenson Sweden George Johnson E. From Kansas City

Physical exams to start October 6 in multiple centers

The Associated Press reports the draft physical examinations begin October 6 with Army technicians in Topeka Mantua Wichita Kansas City Joplin and St Louis designated as centers. Examinations will be followed by a 20 day service period.

Mitten R McLean State Five Service Tomay Phyral Mclean Kansas Uaa Army Tecrares Topera Mantua Wichita Kansas City Meo St Joplin

Bands to Parade at University Stadium in Lawrence

A youth band from a high school plans a dawn parade to the University of Nevada with plans to assemble at Central Park and march to the stadium. Wayne Adams and Pete Wiley will lead the group with Russell L Wiley directing the national anthem. The band will attend the Kansas University football game and sit in the north end as the university band performs at halftime.

Lawrence Central Park Foetclowk Wayne Ads Pete Wiley Trump Wodiek Anti Science Department Koou Ehorese South Park Sk. U Russell L. Wiley K. U KK. UC

COOL AIR ON THE WAY TOPEKA FORECAST

Kansas weather outlook shows a drop in temperatures with light to heavy frost in the west tonight and little rain expected over the coming days. State Forecaster S D Flora says today’s highs should stay around 68 to 72 on Saturday, cooling through Sunday. Tonight’s lows near 40 in the northwest and 45 to 50 in the east. Recent extremes were 84 at Hill City and 38 at Garden City.

Topeka Kansas S. D. Flora Hill City Garden City Missouri Oklahoma Nebraska Ftecard Chicago Atkhlow Denver Edmonton Fort Worth Havre, Mont Los Angeesen Miami Minneapolis New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Wahlington

Opposed to U S Control of Hospitals and Medicine

New York October 1 Harold E Stassen president University of Pennsylvania and General Dwight D Eisenhower president Columbia University opposed government control of hospitals and medicine at a United Hospital Fund dinner launching its 7th annual campaign. They warned that government control would threaten individual liberty and hinder medical progress. Eisenhower called hospital policy an investment in Americas future and warned against statism.

New York Harold E. Stassen The Universty of Pennsylvania Dwicht D. Eisenhower Columbia University United Hospital Fund Stassen Eisenhower America

Stock Market Index Edge Steady at 64.9 Point Close

The index average of 60 stocks closed near 64.9 points yesterday showing steady gains. Traders watched notable moves in key sectors as market breadth remained narrow amid mixed earnings reports.

News Conference Launched at K U

More than 400 journalism teachers and students from across the state arrived in Lawrence to attend the twenty sixth annual high school journalism conference the twentieth meeting of sis Council of Teachers of Journalism. The event, sponsored by the William Allen White school and public information and the University of Kansas extension, features roundtables on school paper and yearbook issues, speeches, banquets, and a football game. Dean Marvin In Charge Burton W. Marvin welcomes attendees as William F. McDermott of Chicago discusses writing for a living.

Lawrence Sis Council of Teachers of Journalism Kk. U.-Colorado William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information University of Kansas Batension Hobart Hansan Lawrence Center University Extension Hanson Memorial Union Building Marvin Burton W. Marvin William Adlon White Ottawa High School K. C Tomorow Harlan R. Gi Rson Myers The Topeka Lithoographers Karl Fitzer Burgers Baird Engraving. Company Kanesas City

Hamlet cast to lead KU drama season opener

University of Kansas announces Shakespeare's Hamlet as the first student produced play of the season with a three night run starting October 25. Tom Rea of McPherson will portray Hamlet and Bernice Brady of Wichita plays Ophelia with a 24 member supporting cast and multiple regional actors in key roles.

University of Kansas Allen Crafton Speech and Drama Tom. Rea McPherson Bernice Brady Wichita Ophelia

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