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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1950
Page
2
The report notes General Almond appointed to lead all U.S. and UN forces in Korea. It mentions MacArthur's Pyongyang landing and ongoing operations as South Korean troops press Reds toward the Sibarian border.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. announced wage boosts averaging 12 cents an hour for about 25,000 workers across 10 plants. The settlement with the United Rubber Workers was reached after six weeks of negotiations in Cincinnati and sets the pattern for the rubber industry. Under the agreement, effective October 28, average hourly pay at Akron and other plants increases, with specifics listed for each facility.
Junction City Kan Oct 20 One of the nations most famous show horses Olympic died in his sleep at 27 The thoroughbred competed in the 1932 and 1936 Olympic Games and performed in dressage and exhibitions He was trained by Hiram E Tuttle who bought the horse for 1 after Olympic failure burial plans include a grave near the west riding hall at Ft Riley and a granite memorial marker.
Former Russian prime minister Alexander Kerensky will address University of Kansas students Monday afternoon at Fraser Theater. He discusses Russia's interim government after the 1917 revolution and later exile lectures in the United States.
A list of names and addresses including Mrs. Clare Stewart Tennessee street Mrs. Ira Rath Ganninders 1234 Tennessee street Mra Route 2 William Joseph Butell Mrs. Etta Wellborn Baldwin Mra Nola Van Natts Has kell Mrs sero Fox 1016 Ken Mra Pearl Williams Ein street Mrs. Joan Colp B See Mamie Chass Fis Leen Misa Cecile Myers 1140 Ohio wrest Carol Ann Rinas Sunflow 47 Mrs Barbara Livingstone 1109 Bidiset
Lawrence reports show KU freshman halfback John Konek suffered a broken arm during Wednesday night practice. Coach Don Fambrough must reshuffle most of the lineup with the K State game a week away. Elks leader John Robinson re elected exalted ruler, and Red Cross blood drive plans unfold at Republican HQ with cross party participation expected.
Hongkong dispatch reports Chinese newspapers saying American authorities blocked a communist attempt to import 3000 trucks via Hongkong. They note prior shipments before the export ban and say a trickle of heavy vehicles continues via Macao or South America transshipment.
Milton S. Eisenhower Jr a Kanass State College student and nephew of General Dwight Eisenhower has been accepted as a U S air force cadet. He will report to Randolph field Texas next July after finishing a B S in technical journalism. His father leads Pennsylvania State College. He hopes four years of training and active duty will lead to a civilian advertising career.
Lumber prices rise due to government demand labor costs and freight. Government use of No 1 material and rising wages push costs higher while timber scarcity and potential price controls threaten future changes. Cement and plywood costs also climb as builders face ongoing increases.
Sanitation committee of the health advisory council recommended strict enforcement of the city garbage ordinance after surveying garbage receptacles. Findings include 329 unsatisfactory receptacles, 386 pit privies, and 101 frost rook moves in the city. Officials urged elimination of breeding grounds for rats flies and mosquitoes and discussed extending ordinances to cover outdoor facilities.
A $10 254 damage suit from an auto accident near Richland on May 11 was filed in district court. Plaintiff May Smith of Topeka seeks funds for jury and hospitalization costs from defendant George R. Anderson of Lecompton Route 1, the other driver. Also, Darlene P. Hickson filed for divorce from Odis Cecil Hickson in district court.
White icicle radishes in Henry Rhodes' Arkansas City garden grow to startling sizes nine to 12 inches around and eight to 12 inches long. In Kansas City, Dr Willis McKelvey, 81, a Presbyterian pastor from Andalusia Alabama, dies in the city.
Market notes show irregular activity in Gence with some price slips in hedges and exporters. Cattle and hog futures mixed. top hogs around 19.85 with steady cattle, while grain demand supports some steadiness in corn related facets. Livestock and feed markets from Kansas City and surrounding regions reflect modest declines and general strength in well cured alfalfa while overall market turnover runs high but uneven.
U S highway 40 will be redirected through Hays to remove a dangerous crossing near Yocemento. Ft. Hays State College plans a 300000 dollar applied area building facing the new road and a roadside park with a large sign. The city will condemn a block for the route. work to start soon.
Young people and business men are urged to ask what you can do not what you know. Our hands on learning method solves problems and helps you to help yourself. Thousands of students testify to the program’s value.
Dudley Haskell Gilges 63 died at home near Worden on Baldwin Route 1. A lifelong Worden area farmer he is survived by wife Mae two sons Gilbert and LaVerne five grandchildren and sister Lenora Dowers. Services at home Sunday 7 pm then 2 30 pm at Worden Evangelical United Brethren church Rev Daniel L Kolb officiating burial Worden. Card of thanks from Mrs Henry Hornberger Woody Garrett and others.
The grand champion steer Jug weighing 21,185 pounds sold for 1.012 dollars per pound at the American Royal Livestock Show auction. Sim Reeves, 16, from Fort Stockton Texas, exhibited the Hereford. Williams Meat Company of Kansas City bought the animal, paying a higher price than last year’s pion steer sale.
Bishop Dana Dawson of the Kan aan Nebraska area will preach at the First Methodist Church next Sunday at 10:60 AM. His theme will be The Church's Finest Hour. The visit is by the Topeka based Methodist hierarchy.
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