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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1952
Page
2
Law rence observances shift as area safety mark remains unmarked with fraternity and sorority members returning to prepare houses for rush weeks. Federal and city offices closed for the holiday, while businesses adopt new fall winter and spring store hours with 9 to 5 or 9 to 9 Thursday openings.
In Topeka the Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charles Rooney told a platform session the campaign centers on no new taxes and eradicating corruption. He pledged to name court cases by number, back a strong but clean governance, and push state aid to schools while trimming government. The platform also calls for election-law revisions and a streamlined state structure.
Arkansas sportsmen have created major public fishing lakes and shooting refuges, including 7000-acre Lake Conway and 40000-acre Bayou Meto, expanding access and ending license fund misuse. The program, aided by a constitutional amendment, preserves public shoreline and sets aside recreation areas while limiting motorboat power and blocking private clubs from controlling prime spots.
The commission purchased the 7 acre Big Lake public shooting area beside a federal refuge on the Mississippi flyway. Prices were about 5 to 7 dollars per acre. additional tracts include 9,342 acres on the Black River and a nearby Lake Conway region near Little Rock. The group aims to create public hunting and recreation sites.
A dark haired woman from Arkansas implicated in the Monolith California Post Office robbery turned over more than 73000 dollars in money orders, bonds and stamps found in a motel room. Ada Belle Watson admitted marriage to John E. Watson who along with Jim Darwood Kennedy were jailed in Bakersfield for investigation.
A House committee led by Rep. Teague finds widespread bribery gifts and favoritism among VA loan guaranty personnel across regions including Washington San Diego Miami Wilmington Providence Detroit Lubbock Oklahoma City Los Angeles and San Antonio. The report notes inspectors aided the findings and cites builders and floor offices in several states.
Three Lawrence Marine Reservists took part in two weeks of maneuvers at the Olathe Naval Air Station as part of Marine Fighter Squadron 215 known as the Flying Leathernecks. Lt. R. R. Jordison, Lt. J. P. Lysought, and Pvt. William J. Moore, all of Lawrence, served as part of the exercise. Also reported is the death of James Ronald Stalions III in a four car accident with services to be held in Augusta, Georgia, and the Stalions family noting injuries to others.
The right wing of an F89 jet tore off during a demonstration at the International Aviation Exposition in Detroit. The crashing plane struck a storehouse, killing the pilot and a spectator. A second plane nearby appeared undamaged. AP Wirephoto.
Stevenson argues for a new federal labor law with five provisions. He says unions must represent workers. unions must follow fair conduct standards. outlaw unfair bargaining by companies or unions. reject labor injunctions. and seek new methods for national emergency dispute resolutions including government seizure as a possible option.
Memorial Hospital reports multiple births and injuries. Betty Bower and baby girl named in Sunflower area. numerous couples announced births this Sunday. Shirley Stevens treated for facial lacerations after a car crash Friday night. James Jones treated for facial lacerations after a fall at home Sunday.
George H. Duncan, 73, died in Long Beach California. He was born in Harrison Court and moved to Lawrence in 1887, graduating from KU in 1908. He ran a Larned drug store from 1909 to 146 then retired to Long Beach. Survived by wife Carrie L. Duncan, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held in Long Beach and burial was at Sunnyside Cemetery. Also notes a Palarm Creek dam project with spillway and Hoodgate installation.
A Lawrence area crash left two people with minor injuries. William Brock 33 and his wife Loveville 29 were treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and released. Brock said heavy rain and hail reduced visibility as he missed a turn near Kanwaka Corner and rolled the Fritzier Jayhawks truck. Trooper Carl Gray estimated vehicle damage at 750 dollars.
At a political convention Eisenhower delivers an extended extemporaneous address totaling 112 minutes. The charge of soliciting campaign contributions from mail carriers is attributed to Sen. Frank Carlson and Democratic official Kenneth Anderson. Eisenhower pledges to protect civil service workers and to stand for justice in government.
August in the Lawrence area ran slightly warmer than average with 16 hot days and a high of 89 degrees on August 14 and 15. Rainfall totaled 5.86 inches, above normal, while overall year to date rainfall remained well below normal by 6.93 inches. The report notes drought relief and cloudiness above normal, alongside new efforts to improve access and water management in local hunting areas.
Capt. Thomas A. Barlow son of Mr and Mrs Marion Barlow 835 Mich St arrived at San Francisco Saturday from Korea aboard the Navy transport Gen M C Meigs He received the Bronze Star for action in the Korean War with the 9th Field Artillery Battalion where he served as adjutant The 32 year old reservist was recalled to the army in April 1951 Previously he was principal of the Junior High at Humboldt His wife Gertrude has been living in Pittsburg since he went overseas.
James W. Putnam Kansas Kiwanis governor will deliver the charter night address on Sept. 15 in Tonganoxie. Fred F. Needham was elected president and Daryl R. Meredith secretary of the new club. A Kiwanis tree planting ceremony precedes the dinner under local direction.
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