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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
2
New York October 8 press reports warn that the planned 10 000 car per month freight car program faces a national crisis. Both steel and railcar industries dispute fault while inventories and component parts remain unbalanced. Authorities note cars are retired faster than rebuilt, threatening production toward 11 000 cars a month.
Los Angeles reports Harold E. Stassen, former Minnesota governor and Republican presidential hopeful, urged a special congressional session before year’s end to address Europe’s looming crisis. He advocated mobilizing surplus food, fighting hoarding and price gouging, and a voluntary food savings plan with potential compulsory rationing to curb black markets. He warned aid would hinge on Europe’s move toward free economies and away from communism.
The Douglas County probate court reports a sharp drop in marriage licenses over the past three months. 263 licenses were issued in 1946 before July 1 when new rules took effect. 115 licenses since then, a steep fall from 162 in the same period in 1945. September yielded 28 licenses, about one third of September 1916, with two years ago seeing 48 that month.
Charles E Paxton 83 died yesterday in a local hospital and will be buried at Presbyterian church in Helle Plain after 2 pm funeral service. Survived by son F. St. Paxton of 733 Mississippi Street. Arthur Thempecn Cook 66 died Monday near Altoona Pennsylvania. funeral at Rumecy Funeral Home tomorrow at 3 pm. burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife Mrs Frans Cook. former University of Kansas student and civil engineer in Chile. death occurred while traveling with wife and son Arthur.
A radio claim from two ships headed for Palestine reports thousands of visa fees and a Jewish immigrant group surrounded by vessels en route to rescue. The Geula and Paducah renamed Medine Yehudit are said to carry about 3,500 Jews from a Bulgarian port. Officials doubt a broadcast from the ships could reach Palestine without a relay. The message includes the Hatikvah and promises continued attempts to reach Palestine if initial efforts fail.
Lawrence readers learn parking costs rise by a dollar as police tag red tickets for cars in front of the post office. The piece notes drivers circle blocks to mail letters and that the city clamps down on parking during evening hours. Also covered are Fulbright Act guidance from the State Department, naval affairs, and September rainfall data in Waren.
During a recruiting drive ending November 16, veterans and National Guardsmen may re enlist for one year. The unit fought in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhine land and Central Europe before occupation duties post V E Day. Company H served under three armies across five countries and helped escort dignitaries to Potsdam.
West Palm Beach reports 16 dead and 186 hurt from the September hurricane. Earl Logan’s Red Cross tally lists 205 houses destroyed, 10 542 damaged, and 17 075 families seeking aid across 27 counties. Palm Beach tops with 3 900 damaged houses and 1 400 applying for help.
In a tense World Series chapter the Dodgers lead the Yankees by one run after seven innings as Furillo and Robinson set the pace with key plays. DiMaggio hits his third Series homer for the Yankees while Stanky and Rizzuto contribute late rallies and a tense defensive stand by both clubs.
Harvey J. Menehan of 1245 West Campus Road was fined $5 and costs of $3.25 by Judge Frank Gray yesterday afternoon for failing to stop at a stop sign.
Viola June Miller filed for divorce from Donald C. Miller in the district court clerk’s office yesterday.
New York reports Jackie Robinson signer on a one year personal management contract with General Artists Corporation. He will head to Hollywood after the World Series to star in a juvenile delinquency film while continuing a radio show and public appearances. Wrights and stars mingle as British actors join Broadway plans with high compensation and travel provisions.
Senior Winton Winter and Junior Jack Moore head Liberty Memorial High School classes for 1947 38 as student council ballots narrow in key races. Winter will be aided by Alvin Haverty Jeannie Bowers and Hetty Balls while Moore is assisted by Jerry Brownlee Clara Nelson and Charles Hunsinger who was the sole successful write in. Sophomore John Simons heads a class officer slate with Marlin Hornberger Jean Denny and Joan Squires.
Treated as a rapid market roundup, leaders named include Curanbin Minaiue Cosme Shelly Di Minn and Shelly again. Demand tapered after six farmy sheeds, with most volume on the day from bonds and utility stocks. Major firms cited include General Electric and Pacific Power and Light, with notes on Southern Petite Standard and No J Americ Smelting.
Market notes show wheat soft in New York and Chicago with weak corn and oats. Hog prices steady to higher with feeders rising. cattle steady to strong led by good beef and yearlings. Kansas City cattle and hogs ample with mixed quality lots and varied loads. Livestock receipts around 3,200 cattle and 2,000 sheep with active early hog trading and higher lamb prices.
Advance estimates from Kansas City on October 2 indicate tomorrow's receipts of cattle 50,000 head, calves 100, hogs 50,000, and sheep 1,000 head. The figures reflect market expectations for cattle and hog inventories and potential supply.
Kansas City cash grain prices show varied bids across corn oats milo barley and soybeans with multiple grades and numbers. No. 2 white corn bid around 2.50 to 2.75 per bushel, No. 2 yellow and mixed corn near 2.43 to 2.74, oats about 1.10 to 1.20, milo at 3.93, barley near 1.70 to 1.76 and other grades listed with nominal values.
Desoto area notes list Miss Mary Lesuer and Miss Nore Lesuer with Mrs. John A. Glebner visiting Jasper Lesuer. Families from Desoto and nearby towns spent weekends with friends in Missouri and Iowa. Local residents report hospital stays, a fatality in a highway crash aftermath, and funeral services for Mrs. Florence Minnie Nease. Community members attend services at De Soto Methodist Church and reminisce on historic college listings at the time of the Declaration of Independence.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy after a wife and mother’s passing. thanks extend to relatives for visits, flowers, and cards received during illness and after returning home. Names Blanche Turver and local donors listed.
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