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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

2

C O I Convention Showcases Leftist Tensions and Marshall Aims

The C I O convention benches the leftists amid cheers for Marshall as Philip Murray labels him a peace champion. Delegates back a foreign policy resolution urging economic aid to Europe, while Murray notes the term Marshall Plan was omitted from talks.

C.1.0 Marshall C.lo C.I.0 Philip Murray George Balenti Russia Trementeen Hitler Marshal Murray Europe Ose Ma H Em Alo

Eat Less Days Campaign Effort Aids Grain for Europe

Lawrence officials press ahead with a floral food saving campaign as Mayor Parsons receives support from the Douglas county Red Cross chapter. Chairman H C Brinkman says the local Red Cross will cooperate with any program to free more grain for Europe.

Truman Lacklan Lawrence Douglas County Red Cross Basil O'Connor National Red Cross H. C. Brinkman Redross Parsons Europe

War dead return information at Red Cross Office

Information on returning war dead from overseas cemeteries is available at the Red Cross office for nearest relatives of deceased servicemen. Mrs. Douce, secretary, said inquiries are welcome. People should visit the Community building for further details.

Red Crosk Red Cross

Two Minor Blazes Reported In City Last Night

Fire crews responded to two minor blazes. A car motor fire at Seventh and Massachusetts Streets, caused by a short circuit, damaged wiring in Paul Harnar’s vehicle. A trash can fire in front of the Granada theater started by a cigarette ended by ten. Fire Chief Paul Ingels noted both incidents and times.

Paul Harnar Vta Paul Ingels Seventh Massachusets Granada Theater

Douglas county softball tourney draws 18 teams

Eighteen teams from fourteen area high schools in Douglas County compete in a two day softball tournament sponsored by the Douglas County Teachers Association. Games start tomorrow at four Lawrence ball fields with upper bracket finals at Lowth Park and lower bracket finals at Munuspel.

Reral Grads Douglas County Douglas County Teachers Association Lawrence Coln Weedlawn School Emma Borg County Sper Lowth Park Munuspel Baldwin Gerade School Eudora Number 6 Lone Star Vinland Deer Creek Lecompton Fairview Globe Riverside Pleasant Valley Clinton Excelsior Cargy Floyd Rogers Baldwin Rose Morrison Everett Simmons Veda Stanton Martha Demeritt Mound

Geophysicist to discuss southeastern Crawford survey

Dr. Robert M. Dreyer geophysicist for the State Geological Survey of Kansas and associate professor at the University of Kansas will address the Tri-State section of the American Institute of Mining Engineers in Pitcher Oklahoma on October 22. He will describe magnetic mapping to reveal geologic structure trends important for oil and mineral exploration and discuss new techniques and practical uses in locating leads.

Robert M. Dreyer State Geological Survey of Kansas Laivendsy. of Crawford County Tri-State American Institute of Mining Engineers Pitcher Oklo Dreyer State Geological Survey Tel- State

Earthquake Strikes Fairbanks Alaska Shaking Stores

A strong quake hit Fairbanks shortly after 4 PM causing merchandise to fall from shelves. It was the sixteenth quake in nine days and the sharpest in ten years, lasting nearly half an hour with no injuries reported. A second heavier tremor was recorded about six hours later, about 50 miles southeast on the University of Alaska seismograph.

Fairbanks Alaska University of Alaska Here

Weather steady heat in Lawrence as 85 degree high noted

Lawrence reports 85 in the afternoon after a 59 degree morning. Weather observer C. J. Posey says the high is temporary and common. Residents recall Booker T. Washington memorial coin sale at the Journal-World office and Mrs. Frank T. Strong’s memories of Washington’s KU visit. Douglas County cigarette tax receipts for September amount to 2781.03 with nearby counties listed.

C. J. Posey Posey Journal-World Frank T. Strong University of the Stron Strong Washington K.U Douglas County Countes Franklin Jefferson Johnson Shawnee

Prince's Vaults and Treasures Describe Royal Riches

The account recounts a visitor's tour of a prince's palace treasure vaults with gold and silver objects, two solid gold thrones, a silver throne, and vast jewels including a 137 carat white stone. The writer notes the attack by Indian dyson and the postwar turmoil, then outlines the traveler’s ambitious itinerary across Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and beyond toward a return to New York by early November.

Brandt Prop I. S K. U Bankok Hong Kong Shanghai Guam Manilla Hawaii San Francisco Nw York

Deaths and Funerals in Caine Wille Tex Area

Obituary notices list multiple deaths with services and burial plans. Includes Sherman area ties to Constant Construction, two daughters named Ma and Kathryn Ann, and Oakwood cemetery Baldwin burial. Also notes Mies Kohane former Beaumont educator, siblings, and Oak Hill burial. Kelly Murray funeral set at Funk's chapel with Oak Hill burial. Thomas F. Cummings dies at home with St Peter's Big Springs services planned. Surviving relatives named with locations Lawrence New Franklin Topeka Moberly Joplin Minneapolis.

Caine Wille Tex Sherer Vaw Rence Constant Construction Company Lea Kathryn Ann Iille Mies Majery Kesho_ Misa Majojry Keohane Elmer Lynch Houston Texas Baker University Mies Kohane Beaumont Lynch Ruby Keohane Topeka Milward Idol Robinson Kelly Murray Pennsylvania Street Funk's Chapel W. S& Sims Oak Hill Cemetery Charles Murray New Franklin Florence Fishback Lawrence Louise Harvey Moberly Helen Wright Ie Cason Carrie Ray Otis Murray Palmer Thomas F. Cummings St. Peter's Catholic Church Big Springs Ric Springs Margaret McGann Nora Cummings Mary Cummings James Cummings John Cummings

Lawrence Amvets Pest Will Elect Officers at Meeting

The final organizational meeting of the Lawrence Amvets Pest club will elect officers at tonight's session. Members are urged to attend as positions for leadership and committees will be filled.

Lawrence Amvets Pest

Rain Beats Deadline as Oklahoma Wheat Crop Hopes Drown

Weather delays sowing as moisture fails to sprout wheat seed across western Oklahoma. A line squall brought two inches of rain, delaying the traditional October 15 planting deadline and disrupting local farming plans.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Six adult education classes begin at Memorial High School

Six adult education courses start their first meeting at Memorial High School. The schedule outlines diverse topics and aims to broaden learning opportunities for community members seeking new skills.

Memorial High

Memorial Half Dollars Sell Quickly at Journal-World

Twenty Memorial Half Dollars were sold at the Journal-World office today amid a small shipment of fifty coins from the U S mint. The proceeds fund a training school endowment at the birthplace of a celebrated African American leader, with most buyers reported as Black patrons.

Baker J. Washi Journal-World Yeesterday U. S. Mint Journal-World Today

Fritz Meyn Home Sold to Terrill Family

Terrill owner of Errill Goods at 83 Massachusetts Street buys the Fritz Meyn home. The sale plans a procession next month. Mr Seaperaire will move into an apartment while a new southwest town home is built. Terrill couple bought Jeff Fries dry goods store last winter and keep Carol at the University of Kansas.

Frits’Meyn Terrill

India to land new detachments amid border shifts

New Delhi reports defense ministry plans detachments of Indian troops landing tomorrow at Jafarabad near Juna Gadh as Moslem ruler there votes to join Pakistan. The dispatch notes about 800 personnel and strategic timing amid the northwest coast tensions.

New Delhi India Defense Ministry Jafarabad Junagadh Pakistan Isi Tedistan

Former Ambassador Dice Red N. J. Oct. 16

A historical note shows Dice Red N. J. serving as United States ambassador to Turkey, with an Oct date reference and brief reference to world events tied to his tenure.

Dice Red Paris Paul H. "Griffith American Legion Ronal United States

Obituary for K. A. Greduste Wes General Com

K A Greduste Wes General Com of Citian Servien died today at 08 Basticoville Oklahoma. memorial services will be held here tomorrow morning and funeral in Wichita Saturday. A Mille Ebright graduated from University of Kansas law school in 1910.

K. A. Greduste Citian Servien Angire Basticoville Oklo Edo Great Me Figs, Line Co Kaa Wichita A. Mille Ebright School of Law University of Kansas

Freight Rate Hearings Start November 3 in Eight Cities

The interstate commerce commission announced hearings on a 27 percent average freight rate increase. The first session will be in Chicago on November 3, with an 10 percent emergency boost already granted to carriers to be incorporated into any permanent rise.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago

Belfast deportation follows extended strike at jail

A 28-year-old former merchant, David Freming, linked to the Irish Regubus, was deported to Eire after a 25 day jail sentence in Belfast. In another incident, two cars collided in the 900 block on Massachusetts Street injuring Ira Bundy of 1353 Ohio Street and Paul H. Romurmus of Senece, Mo. Patrolman Lilbarn Dowers filed the report. Fort Smith reporters note Mildred Zaharias, Paty Berg, and Betty Jamneson led in a nine entrant field on day two of medal play at the hardscrabble country club women's open. The FCC authorized Midland Broadcasting to move KFR stations main studio from Kansas City to south of Concordia, Kansas.

Cere Pen Tae Henser David Freming Merhant Eens Irish Regubus Belfast Edge Eire Ira Bundy Ohio Street Paul H. Romurmus Senace Massachusetts Street Lilbarn Dowers Fort Smith Ark Mildred Zaharias Denver Paty Berg Minneapolis Betty Jamneson San Antonio Washington the Communications Commission Midland Broadcasting Co Kansas City KFR Concordia Kan

A New Kind of Car Under Production

Hudson Motor Car Co announced that production has begun on an entirely new type of automobile, marking a milestone for the Detroit industry and signaling a shift in automotive design and manufacturing.

Detroit Hudson Motor Car Co

Oak Ridge Hometown Group Meets. Various Local Notices

Oak Ridge groups schedule a meeting with Mrs Frances Colburn on October 21 at 1038 Kentucky Street. Co hostesses and current events program noted. Mrs W H Weeks returns home after hospital observation. her daughter Mrs Dwight Whittaker of Cleveland assists. Community clubs plan a Friday schoolhouse meeting October 17 at 3 PM with DP program. Jayhawk 4-H attendees at Rural Life meeting. new officers installed. Local farms change hands as R O Timmerman sells to S D Meyers and G E Spring of Monticello. Several Lawrence residents visit Coffeyville. deaths announced in Branch Missouri.

Oak Ridge Frances Colburn Tursday New Home Kentucky Street Euie Nunemaser W. H. Weeks Memorial Hospital Dwight Whittaker Cleveland Wes Wilma Maxwell F. D. Walters W. 8 Jeret M. Behargh H. B Arimminger New York Street H. G. van Neste James Shuler Ames Rhodes G& E. Spring Monticello Fred Strong Leavenworth Albert Knop Lawrence Frank Walters Frank Leonhard Mildred Hollandsworth Arthur Leonhard Coffeyville Lowell Bt J. A. Adams Branch Sterling

University of Kansas Carnival Lights Up Campus

Clowns and barkers paraded through Jayhawker territory as KU prepares a campus carnival Saturday evening in the military science building. A gypsy caravan with wagons will stage in front of Flower shops, from 9 p.m. to midnight. Seventeen women entered to be carnival queen, each voter earning a chance to win a gold cup via 10 cent tickets supporting campus activities.

University of Kansas Ringling Brothers Circus Ballyhoo Cne Jayhans Drive Man Fower Frank Roman Mmvn Acuvities Dudlcity Committee Tha Aspenite Ie Dart

Market News: Kansas City Livestock Prices Edge Mixed

Market notes show hogs uneven and steady with late declines, cattle steady to firm on quality, vealers mixed depending on grade, and sheep holding in limited demand. Kansas City reports mixed livestock trends with specific carloads and prices for cows, calves, and hogs versus week prior.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Ventervns Ilona Modecetey & Ing amDd Dafe Nescuatov

Local News Briefs From Town Column

Fragmented OCR text covers varied items with damaged phrases. Readable bits mention local events, rail or street activity, and community notices. entities and specifics are unclear due to garbled source material. No cohesive narrative or verifiable names present.

Penumbra of a City: Ward News and Weather Notes

fragmentary notes mention wards and streets with scattered nouns and odd spellings. references to New York area, a steene tes sect and unclear events suggest a local column or society notices with erratic OCR. lacks clear names, dates or outcomes.

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CLO Marshall Reece Philacelesas Xav Aueal Lorraine Allen Robert Dreyer EK. U Fred Astaire Hollywood Lawrence Boy Vantee Taiph Greta William Ines Coral Smakee, Eae Tee Fo Sis Fritz Meyn BR. C. Terrill A &Wheeled van Nuys Calif Davis Exeicht Maraets Ata New York Ceted Vance Seth Rtp Anw S.cac Uetts Rai Onew Earl Wright Landscape Service Rome Wright Way Phelps Lawrence Loan & Finance CO Anaas Marne Congo Walt Street Steene San Cuny Secretarias Pune Ethan A. Smith Fours Svery Company Mie Haimes, McGrew & Peck Newton Soia Bougot Phume Hosford Amsdrees T. Ameld Lawrence Junior High Atchison Junior High Haskell Stadium Gerdan and Field J. Underwood & Sons Schubert Rigger Batser
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