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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1952
Page
2
Officials describe the monthly $130 payments to conscientious objectors as a life saver for the hospital's treatment program, noting that funding shortfalls threaten care. The hospital administrator cites assignment of objectors and staffing challenges as factors complicating psychiatric treatment efforts.
Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy said he never discussed with Gen. Eisenhower the possibility of becoming the nation’s first Health and Welfare secretary if Republicans win. He called the Time Magazine article speculative and noted no talks with Eisenhower about such an appointment. He added that he hopes to lead Kansas State University into an expanding future.
About 1,500 people attended Wichita's Candidates Fair where roughly 55 candidates from state and federal races spoke. The event featured introductions by leaders from the Sea of Women Voters and public discussions on government, taxation, and reform.
At Memorial Hospital a sequence of birth notices includes Miss Maud Barrett Darlene Gleason Marcella Baldwin and a baby girl for Mrs id and baby girl. Additional names listed are Clyde Burhs Ger Etricia Jessip St. vin Ottawa Oscar Simon Richland John Paddock Helen Pickens and John Lee Ellis with addresses in St. vin and Sunflowers.
A Kansas father and his infant daughter have contracted polio, with the father becoming ill first. The article notes the girl as a new case while detailing concerns about contagion, treatment, and the family's hopes for recovery. The report emphasizes the impact on the household and public health response.
Children of Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence join a national Congregational Church work day by washing cars at Motor In at 27 Vermont Street. Proceeds will fund Korean War refugees and other global needy groups. About 50 cars are lined up. the event marks the church’s first participation in the national program. Reverend Dale E Turner leads, noting last year’s snork day raised several hundred thousand dollars for charity.
A representative for the Independent Petroleum Association of America criticized government wage and price controls and announced plans to push for repeal next year. Russell B Brown said control measures hinder defense production goals and warned problems will grow while controls remain. The convention highlighted a State Department oil imports discussion.
The Kansas 10 day pheasant season opened Friday with hunting starting after noon CST. Many farms posted no shooting signs due to fire danger, but some areas like Bar A L Ranch in Rolla allowed hunting with Bird Refuge signs to protect pheasants. Officials denied any season cancellation over ice hazards and said hunting will be allowed in 60 western counties. Daily hours run 9 a.m. to sunset with a three cock bird daily bag limit and a two day possession limit.
A trio of highway kidnappers abducted their 20th victim in Tennessee after leaving the 19th in a car trunk hidden under hay. Lee Johnson of White County, Tenn., said he and neighbor Hershel Meyers were attacked while returning to their truck and forced into a barn-based car trunk. The bandits had already abducted at least 18 people across Florida to Tennessee in two days, with Meyers expected to be released Friday.
A woman sustained burns and cuts at her farm home near Elmo in Abi lene county when an explosion occurred. Clinton Friedly, also injured, was taken to the hospital with burns.
Detroit Detroit politics story cites Neil Staebler claiming Michigan automobile dealers funded a nationwide Eisenhower telecast as a token of thanks to Arthur Summerfield. Staebler charged influence peddling and lobbying to boost dealers profits while criticizing price control manipulation. Summerfield denied the accusation, calling it fantastic falsehood. Staebler also noted Summerfield being a large General Motors dealer.
Philippine authorities report at least 403 dead and 209 missing from recent attacks and wreckage. Communications breakdowns and damaged infrastructure hamper rescue as officials warn casualties may increase. The confusion spans coastal areas and regions near the Mediterranean theater.
Kansas University athletic office reports over 2000 ticket sales as the KU football squad leaves the Varsity House for Dallas. Alumni officials meet the team, with a special Santa Fe train carrying fans including Ca l Morrow Maurice Br eiden thal and Ray Evans. The southbound train stops at To p eka Exporia Newton Wichita and Ark City as 50 Lions Club members join Crimson and Blue supporters. Dallas Alumni Club hosts the crowd with a parade planned near the Cotton Bowl, and postgame trains return to Kansas City and Lawrence with a home arrival rally planned.
In Columbus Kansas two young brothers Merlin Crain aged three and Grere Crain aged two died trapped in a barn fire four miles southwest of town. Their mother ran for help when she saw the blaze but the barn door could not be opened. Neighbors George and Mrs Buber aided in summoning help and the bodies were found beside a wall near the door. The barn stored baled prairie hay and corn.
Miss Betty Martin 24 died Thursday of polio at University of Kansas Medical Center funeral Saturday 2 p.m. Rumsey Funeral Home in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by foster parents Mr and Mrs W Roy Martin. Abram M Grammer 76 farmer stockman of Centropolis died at Ransom Memorial Hospital Ottawa after long illness. Survived by four daughters and four grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday McVey Dengel Mortuary Ottawa. interment Highland Park Cemetery. Mrs Irene Margar died at Rest Home age 90. Survived by husband Fred Geegary of Lawrence. funeral 2 p.m. Monday Rumsey Funeral Home. burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs Hazel Miles 49 died Thursday. Funeral services held this afternoon. burial in unspecified local cemetery. Orala bearers listed. Miles was wife of Horace Miles. Samos, noted local figure, died recently. Economic note: 42 percent of U.S. farms were tenant-operated in 1953 vs 27 percent in 1950 per Census Bureau.
Thieves broke into Carl's Clothiers at 905 Mass St by entering through a roof window, bending bars, and placing a mattress cover over the opening. The 1948 attempt opened outer doors but failed to access the safe. Sheriff and store manager linked a Kansas City man to the crime, noting resemblance to a prison photo and ongoing efforts to locate him. A rear door on the first floor was damaged during the break in.
The soft coal industry plans an appeal to President Truman and Economic Stabilizer Roger Putnam after a Wage Stabilization Board decision limited the $1.90 daily raise negotiated by John L. Lewis to $1.50. Industry officials close to the case say many welcome a settlement to end the five day strike and restart production. An appeal is seen as potentially unblocking the deadlocked talks.
SENEXA Eas Claude Rice Democratic candidate for Second District congressman says socialism is not a campaign issue. He accuses Republicans of misrepresenting Democratic plans to modernize farming and extend social security while praising Democratic leadership as the nation’s safeguard. He criticizes GOP for fear tactics and notes contrasts in party programs.
In Kansas City the grand lamb from the American Livestock Show sold Friday at the Hotel per pound. The Reserve 4-H champion owned by Janette Collister of Manhattan, Kansas, brought a high price. Eddie Williams of Lawrence, Kansas, bought the lamb for resale.
Sacramento dispatch notes Richard Nixon, a 39 year old senator, rising rapidly in politics with 28 prior campaigns and a notable expense fund, chosen to symbolize active Republican stance against Communism while Dwight D. Eisenhower selects him as a running mate. The piece highlights Nixon as a quiet stubborn fighter with perceived sincerity and links to his factional image.
A New York event at the Hotel Pierre featured a doll fashion show where box dolls modeled frocks designed to display miniature couture. The display highlighted creative outfits and noted the dolls wearing stylish uniforms.
A readable profile traces Richard Nixon from Yorba Linda birth to Whittier College debates, Navy service, and rise through California politics. It highlights his Hiss case role, balance of security and freedom, and his 1948 cross-filed victories and early campaigning methods. It also notes livestock market reports from Kansas City with cattle, hogs, and sheep prices.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for support during Lola Dailey’s long illness. The market notes list prices and yields for eggs, butter, poultry, hogs, and related commodities in Kansas City, with figures for eggs by grade and size, butterfat, and poultry weights.
A Seattle television telecast by Senator Joseph McCarthy was halted after station officials demanded removal of two paragraphs allegedly libelous toward staffers of columnist Drew Pearson. McCarthy could replace them or deliver the rest, with legal advisers warning libel unless he proved truth.
Six moon communities have begun adding fluoride to their municipal water supply as a measure to control tooth decay. The Topeka area joins the effort, signaling a broader public health push to prevent dental decay through water fluoridation.
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