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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1950

Page

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U S Columns Push Toward Manchurian Border In Korea

Two fast moving U S columns pressed toward the Manchurian border on Tuesday with the 24th division nearing Sinuiju and the Seventh division advancing from Iwon toward Pungsan. South Korean forces entered Kilchu on the main coastal line, while Chinese troops reportedly supported North Korean defenses. Allied intelligence noted Chinese assistance and possible ghost units, as reports placed British Commonwealth forces near Chongju and Rusenge along the Yalu.

U. S. 24Th Division Sinuiju John H. Church 24Th U. S. Seventh Division Iwon Eighth Army Pungsan Hyesanjin Seading Songjin Kilchu Siberia Kilehu Dongjin Hambung Hamhung Kilche Stan Swinton Northeast Korea Tokyo MacArthur North Korea Pyongyang Red Chongju Sonchon Korea Yalu River Antung Manchuria

Missourian Re-Elected CPA Head At State Conference

Charles Buford Hitchings of St. Joseph was re elected grand president of the tri state Central Protective association at its annual meeting in the Community building. Sam W Ferguson of Kansas City and Jess L Page of Rushville were elected vice president and secretary treasurer respectively. About 20 lodges from Kansas Missouri attended with Nebraska once a third state. Charley Hayden noted about 175 members attended the day bar affair ending around 10 o clock with refreshments and a sports movie.

Charles Buford Hitchings St. Joseph Tri-State Central Protective Association Sam W. Ferguson West Thirteenth Street Jess L. Page Rushville Kansas Missouri Nebraska C.P.A Charley Hayden Douglas County

Lambda Chi Alpha entertainers stage shows at Winter Veterans hospital

Members of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity performed three ward and one recreation hall show last night at Winter Veterans hospital. The traveling quartet Frank Haas Charles Reether Don Powell and Jack Mohler were led by director Charles Shrewsbury with pianist Jack Dain ard and emcee Lewis Helmrecich. Mrs. Ralph Wolfson supervised hospital entertainment for the American Red Cross which sponsors the events.

Lambda Chi Alpha Winter Veterans Hospital Frank Haas Charles Reether Don Powell Jack Mohler Charles Shrewsbury Jack Dainard Lewis Helmrecich Ralph Wolfson American Red Cross

Lawrence High at Thruwa High Wednesday Night Football

Football game scheduled for Wednesday night at Ady Stadium features Lawrence High visiting Thruwa High. Kickoff in the evening with local attendance expected and a decisive matchup for regional standings.

Wwrence High

Rearmament To Avoid War Promised By George VI

London Oct 31 King George VI opened a new Parliament session with pageantry and pledged ministers will use all means to ensure successful rearmament to avoid war. He announced legislation to nationalize part of the sugar industry expand price controls and regulate production distribution and consumption. He also proposed leasehold reform civil defense measures and boosting home food production amid global tension.

London George VI Attlee Qabor

Five Lives Lost In Oregon Floods As Rivers Rise

Muddy river flood crests swept western Oregon causing five deaths and widespread damage. Communities remained isolated behind flooded roads and broke bridges while 2000 residents were evacuated or displaced. The Rogue, Umpqua, and Coquille valleys faced historical damage as the Willamette crest moved toward Salem and a new storm was forecast offshore.

Portland Ore Oregon Coquille Valley Leo A. Landive Dan Landive Joe Howanicek Tom Oregon Castal Range R. H. Baldock Rogue Umpqua Coquille Valleys Pacific Roseburg Eugene Willamette Valley Willamette Salem Albany Corvallis Weather Bureau

New TV Set Tax Excludes Wholesalers and Dealers

The new 11 percent excise tax on television sets begins tomorrow but does not apply to sets already in the hands of wholesalers and retailers. The internal revenue bureau said the tax, payable by the manufacturer, won't affect sets that have left manufacturers' hands by midnight tonight.

Washington Internal Revenue Bures Nidmeht

Corn Shucks Dry Slow Harvest In Douglas County

Douglas County corn picking remains rapid but weather may slow soon. Moisture is low and corn quality is good though dirt in ears worries some operators. A county agent notes dry fodder causes picker issues and safety warnings rise. Yields run 40 to 60 bushels per acre amid car shortages and rising soybean demand.

Douglas County Douglas 9 George Hoskinson Vinland Deal Six Lawrence Frank Barnett Haldwin Elevator Barnett Hong Kong Lincoln

Ten registrants ordered for induction in local draft

Ten men have been ordered to report for army induction on November 8 and a first pre induction examination is set for the coming month. The list includes Marvin Wayne Henry Al Mieh Fan street Stephen Rarie Ellsworth Juster Frye Haskell Institute Wesley Conte Brown Walter Allen Schimmel Masenle Sihchter Virgil A Sandborn Lavern Meuffel Eligio Victor Rasmond Haskell Institute FH Joe Porter 1240 Louisiana street.

The Marvin Wayne Henry al Miehi- Fan Stephen Rarie Ellsworth Nth Walter Allen Schimmel Thaeis Street Masenle Sihchter

Misplaced Rope Causes Seating Mixup at KU NU Fray

Kansas University athletic director A. Lonborg said a misplaced rope between sections D and E caused a seating mixup at Memorial Stadium during the Kansas-Nebraska clash. About 500 reserved-ticket holders were affected as some could not claim seats. refunds are being issued and the department asks affected buyers to report to fix the error. The November 11 KU-OU game at Lawrence is expected to sell out, with steps planned to prevent a repeat.

Kansas-Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lonborg K. U The Journal-World Today Kansas

Funk's Mortuary and Chapel Ambulance Service

Funk's Mortuary and Chapel advertises ambulance service with phone 119-Adv.

Funk’s Mortuary

Cleaning for entire family Ad Acme Dry Cleaners Mass Ave

Acme Dry Cleaners promotes comprehensive family laundry services at 1111 Mass Ave Adv offering professional cleaning for clothes and household items with convenient options.

Acme Dry Cleaners

Puerto Rico on edge as insurrection revolt erupts

National guard planes and infantry strafed two towns Jayuya and Utuado, 28 dead and 22 wounded reported as 1,500 to 2,000 nationalists defend the centers. Authorities say a full rebellion aimed at a new constitution vote was planned. Police surround Albizu Campos home awaiting a warrant.

San Juan Puerto Rico National Guard Jayuya Utuade Juan Antonio Corretjer Pedro Albizu Campos Ad Pone Antonio Garcia Luis Munoz Marin Mayaruez Reints Utuada Utuado Juvuyu

Heat wave forecast holds in Kansas into November

Topeka reports a continued heat wave through early November with temperatures 17 to 23 degrees above normal. Forecaster Richard Garrett said highs may reach 80 in the northwest and up to 90 in the southeast while lows vary from 40 to 60. Several Kansas spots posted late season low temperature records as Wamego hit 23 degrees.

Topeka CPA Kansas Richard Garrett Garrett Goodland Concordia Dodge City Wichita Wamego Tony Wamee

New Freight Car Promises 20 Tons Less Steel

The Pressed Steel Car Co unveiled a plywood and plastics freight car claimed to use 20 tons less steel than current designs. Shown at Union Station for government officials and railroad leaders, the body is plywood laminated with plastics and steel used mainly for underframe parts. A refrigerator box model is expected in quantity production early next year.

Washington Pressed Steel Car Co Union Station

City approves storm sewer for North Lawrence area

North Lawrence council votes to fund a storm sewer from Ninth to Maple, south to the Kaw river, using industrial levy funds after negotiations with Westvaco Chemical. Estimated sanitary sewer cost is 210,000 with 217,000 in the levy. other funds cover the rest. Other actions include issuing 14,500 in city sewer bonds, purchasing a water distilling unit, and approving election boards and franchise tax changes.

North Lawrence Ninth Maple Streets Kaw River Westvaco Chemical Corporation E. R. Zook Chamber of Commerce Lawrence George K. Baum Company Kansas City Baum Company Siath Street Vermont Kentucky Water Department Precision Scientific Water Company of Chicago Fire Department Aleiseret James Messer Kansas Power and Light Company KK. P. and L Kk. P. An L K. P. and L State Highway Commission West Sixth Street Seventh Street James Postma Lathrop B. Read F. A. Russell Thomas Parker Glasgow R. O. Burgert Oliver Reaman Ed Elam Lew Henry Roy Anderson

More curbs coming on copper and metals use

Washington reports that cuts of 20 to 30 percent in civilian use of copper nickel and aluminum will likely be ordered within days with December 1 as the effective date. National Production Authority officials said a broader plan for reductions in these vital metals used in radios appliances and war equipment is now almost fixed.

Washington National Production Authority N.P.A

Open evenings and Suandaya ee Food Center plan

A local notice announces extended hours for Open evenings and Suandaya ee Food Center at 2nd and Linc, aiming to serve commuters and residents with late dining options and curbside pickup.

Suandayaee Food Center

Hagaman Endorses Entire Republican Ticket at Baldwin Rally

Lt. Gov. Frank Hagaman urged full Republican support at a Baldwin American Legion hall rally. About 40 Baker University Young Republicans and several county candidates heard Hagaman praise Arn Mayberry and Ed Arn while criticizing Democratic positions. He touted Kansas’ surplus and Republican leadership, previewing Arn’s proposed programs for schools, mentally disabled aid, and boosted Social Security with employer contribution cuts. The meeting featured Baker Young Republicans praise and introductions of county officials and candidates.

Frank “Les” Hagamsan G.O.P American Legion Hall Baldwin Baker University Young Republicans Club Kansas Ed Arn Willard Mayberry People of Slam At Andersen Hagaman Ken Anderson Anderson Republican Party White House Washington Arn Ugaman Baker Charles de Stough Stough Minnie Eudaly Harold Beck Register of Deeds Milton Allen Travis Glass Frank Gray Jesse Denons, Jr Baker Young Republicans Dodge City Jesse Denious

Officials Meet Saturday on Election Board at Court House

City and county election board officials will meet at the courthouse for a group discussion Saturday morning at 1 o clock. Present are County Attorney Robert Oyler, County Clerk T. B. Gebhart, and City Clerk Harold Fisher.

County Election Board Robert Oyler T. BR. Gebhart Harold Fisher

Lead price raised by one cent per pound in New York

A leading refinery raised the price of lead by one cent per pound to 17 cents on a New York basis. Other sellers were expected to follow.

New York

Hike in number of traffic deaths

Chicago oct 31 the nations traffic fatalities in 1950 appear headed for the highest mark since 1941 a toll of 35000 says the national safety council nine month totals show 24580 up 11 percent from last year September toll 310 up five percent year to date the council cites a surge in auto production with more than 44000000 vehicles in operation as a key factor

Chicago Saya National Safety Council

Plans for new high school building discussed

Howard of education reviewed preliminary work on the proposed high school at a special board meeting. Members present expect to approve the plans at the next official session, with a 1200 seat auditorium and extensive facilities totaling 1,600,005 dollars, pending core drillings for foundation site.

Howard of Education Rroup Dent Six Gan Zmi

Sunflower Tool and Die Works seeks wide-area auxiliary plant

Wr. HR. Marh has secured an option on a building in the eastern industrial section to establish a new operating bills machine shop. He cites the urgent need for a plant to assemble missing parts from machines already in area plants, enabling rapid production in a critical defense situation by bringing idle equipment into full use.

Sunflower Tool and Die Marh Marsh New Operating Bills Machine Shop

Chest Money Hidden Too Well by H. S. Teacher

Miss Martha Rayhill of Liberty Memorial high school reported that Community Chest collections from a high school, once said to be taken from her home at 2045 Massachusetts street, were not stolen. She noted the burglary occurred Saturday and that nothing appeared missing, though the home was broken into. Police had initially indicated other Community Chest funds were stolen.

Martha Rayhill Liberty Memorial High School Massachusetts Street Romney

Illegal For Councilmen To Sell To The City

City officials learned that it is illegal for any council members to engage in selling goods or services to the city on matters under their supervision. Mayor Turner sold paint to the city without bids, and several councilmen were found to have sold commodities and services to the city. The council asked City Attorney Springer to obtain an attorney general opinion, and Clerk Harold Fisher was to prepare a list of such transactions in Lawrence. The issue centers on Kansas statute D3-555. The named councilmen include Tom Parker Ed Elam and Sam Ferguson.

William J. B. Turner Charles Springer Harold Fisher Lawrence Springer Knsus Tom Parker Sam Ferguson Oibo Ed Elam Parker Anto Elam Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Battery sale and trade by B F Goodrich Co Ads

A compact ad announces a big battery sale and trade event by B F Goodrich Co. The notice highlights discounts on car batteries and an option to trade in old units. It emphasizes limited-time pricing and store locations.

B. F. Goodrich Co

KU Receives Fourth Year Polio Research Grant

A grant of 921,50 to the University of Kansas School of Medicine from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis supports continued poliomyelitis virus grouping research. The project, led by Dr. Herbert A. Wenner, aims to finish grouping polioviruses this year and explore immunization feasibility.

National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Inc University of Kansas School of Medicine Franklin D. Murphy Herbert A. Wenner Kk. UC National Foundation Wenner Edward Rabe K. U Yale National Research Counsy Johns Hopkins University University of Rochester

Chest Drive Lagging In Lawrence Community Campaign

The Lawrence Community Chest drive targets 22379.85 in two weeks but has raised about half. As of noon today STU885.04 was unchanged. campaign chair Joe Traylor says deadlines loom to November 10 for turning in cards and funds. Only 77 of nearly 220 block workers have reported, residential area total 1812.24, with spot checks showing gift levels close to last year while entry by workers lags. J O Ring and others will meet with downtown captains to review progress among businesspeople and employees.

Lawrence Joe Traylor Travini TinTar Flaskell Emloyees STING RE. U J. 0 Ring Down Town Claytonstone Arch Kennedy Downs Town

Weather Outlook For Four-State Region This Week

Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska expect temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal Wednesday through Sunday with cooler start and mild rise into Friday and Saturday. Night lows mainly in the 30s, some 40s in Oklahoma. little rainfall expected. Kansas forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with warm spells in northwest and extreme north areas, highs around 86 in the northwest and lower 90s in the southeast.

Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Bor

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