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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1946

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Italian Proposal on Trieste Rejected as Threat to Peace

Paris dispatch reports Italian Vice-Premier Ivance Bonomi warned at the Paris peace conference that a free Trieste would be a permanent threat to peace between Italy and Yugoslavia. He urged reconsideration of the French line and outlined four Italian options while commissions adopted several draft treaty articles on dams and archives.

Paris Ivance Bonomi Trieste Italy Yugoslavia Bonomi Italian Politics and Territorial Commission Riz Venezia Giula Peace Conference Commission Isonzo Venetian Plain Gorizia Monfalcone Venice Izia Agues France Taly Font Cenis Tendabriga Briancon Modane Pardonneche Nice Savoy Pince Couve de Murville Greece Albania Ethiopia United Nations Security Council South Africa New Zealand United Kingdom Aan Haly

Mortgage insurance reaches eighty six million in Kansas loans

A local financial agency reports UGE total in mortgages insured for Kansas home loans surpassing 86 million dollars. The figure reflects ongoing activity in residential lending and mortgage protection across the state.

FMEA Kansas

Greeks vote to recall King George II and restore monarchy

Early returns show 3 to 1 favor recalling King George II from exile and restoring him to the throne after a plebiscite in Athens. The interior ministry cites at least 75 percent backing, amid deadly clashes and volatile public mood.

George II Athens Interior Ministry Britain Annhein Cairo England George

Lead to ruin warned Eisenhower at Nebraska fair

General Dwight D. Eisenhower told war veterans at the Nebraska state fair that America must lead the world to ward democracy or risk ruin. He urged neighborliness between nations and warned unilateral walls divide mankind, as he commented on postwar tensions without naming Russia.

Lincoln Neb America Dwight D. Eisenhower Nebraska State Fair Army Russia

Toll of Labor Day Weekend Traffic Fatalities soars

As the Labor Day weekend ended its third day violent deaths reached 170 with 130 traffic fatalities. The National Safety Council projected 350 violent deaths overall. California led with 16 traffic deaths among 17 total fatalities, while New York reported 12 deaths and state totals ranged across Arkansas Colorado Iowa Missouri Oklahoma Alabama Arizona Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Michigan North Carolina South Carolina Texas with varying counts.

National Safety Council California New York State Arkansas Colorado Iowa Missouri Oklahoma Alabama Arizona Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Michigan North Carolina South Carolina Texas

Weekend fires cause minor damage in two incidents

Lawrence fire crews battled two weekend blazes. A Stokely-Van Camp pea huller near Midland suffered hull damage from a spark believed to come from a passing locomotive. Early today a porch fire at 825 East Thirteenth Street caused slight damage to Ray Griffith’s home.

Lawrence Pea Huiler Stokely-Van Camp Inc Midland Ray Griffith Thirteenth Street Paul Ingels

Peru cites U S regrets over Talara incident

Lima reports the Peruvian foreign office said U S Ambassador Prentice Cooper and an American army air force colonel expressed regrets over the July 28 Talara clash. The communique said Peru asked for the American soldiers’ delivery for a hearing and notes the base commander refused without orders. American authorities were urged to enforce Peruvian law.

Lima Peru Foreign Office U. S Prentice Cooper Talara Washington United States Eiland Coutlee

Tito Protests over Yugoslav Sovereignty Violations

Belgrade reports Premier Tito protested to U S Ambassador Richard Patterson that American planes violated Yugoslav sovereignty. Tito indicated a formal protest note would be issued soon. The note reportedly replies to assurances about the August 19 attack that killed five American fliers.

Belgrade Marshal Tito U. S Richard C. Patterson Tito Patterson

Riots Spread in Bombay With 60 Dead and Curfew Imposed

Rioting in Bombay leaves at least 60 dead by afternoon and 200 injured as police clash with crowds. A curfew from 5 p m to 5 p m Wednesday is ordered in riot zones amid Moslem Hindu tensions timed to the inauguration of India's first all-Indian government. Gandhi warns India will not be free on September 2 and says leaders will wear crowns of thorns. Editors plan a joint authorized report to curb inflammatory coverage.

Gandhi Bombay Congress Party Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Mosiemma League Mohandas K. Gandhi New Delhi

Fire in Iron Lung Burns Kenneth Wettengel

Kenneth Wettengel a 24 year old polio patient from Sunflower Village was lightly burned yesterday morning when an electrical short caused flames to engulf the canopy of his iron lung at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City. He received treatment and was moved to another iron lung with condition described as good.

Kenneth Wettengel Sunflower Village University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City Wenege Wettengel

OPA Lifts Ban On More Foodstuffs

The Agriculture Department removed canned fruits and vegetables and all frozen foods from OPA price controls, effective at 12:01 am. Live cattle hogs and dressed lambs returned to ceilings and slaughter restraints, with prices near ten percent above June 30 ceilings. Retail ceilings resume in a week. The updated act blocks price control unless a commodity appears on the monthly short supply list.

Washinton Bett Row OPA Tage Agriculture Department

August Rain Brings Relief to Douglas County Crops

After a hot dry start August delivered 4.55 inches of rain in Douglas County with 14 clear and 9 cloudy days boosting crops. Lawrence measured 4.55 inches while Worden saw 0.46 inches in July, helping cut the year-to-date deficit to 0.56 inches below normal and yielding hoped for better late-season yields.

Douglas County Lawrence C. J. Posey New Hampshire Worden

Truman vacation ends as yacht heads to Washington

President Truman returns from an eighteen day vacation aboard the presidential yacht Williams burg. On the last leg toward Washington the ship carries Postmaster General Hannegan, DNC chair Newman, Conversion Director Steelman, and Secretary Hassett. The Bermuda trip reportedly left him in peak physical condition and he is expected to name the five member atomic energy commission soon.

President Truman Washington Truman Williamsburg Potoma Robert E. Hannegan John R. Steelman William D. Hassett Hampton Roads Bermuda Atomic Energy Commission

Private gift relief parcels reach German civilians in occupied zone

The American military government reports that over 600000 private relief parcels from the United States arrived for German civilians in the American occupation zone during August. The weekly release notes a steady expansion of such relief and indicates British shipments also began to aid German civilians.

Berlin United States America

West Hills Bus Becomes Rapid Transit Co-Adv

A local bus line in West Hills changes its name to Rapid Transit Co-Adv, signaling a broader service upgrade. Operators say the rebranding aligns with expanded routes and improved schedules across the campus area.

Labor Day 1946 Strength of American Unions Highlighted

Washington on Labor Day notes union strength at a record level with about 15 million dues paying members. AFL claims over 7 million, CIO above 6 million, independents around 2 million. Officials predict more strikes and wage demands this fall, while reconversion advances and cautious peace efforts are urged.

Washington Lmi AFL C.I.O Labor Department Truman Perha John R. Steelman Steelman Congress

Plane Missing After Friday Flight To St Louis

Los Angeles reports a Cessna left Grand Central at 8 30 p m Friday bound for St Louis with five aboard. Owner Arthur Freund chartered the craft with his son Stephen his wife Hattie Freund and a nurse Coles aboard. No trace found. search by Army Navy and CAA.

Los Angeles St. Louis Philo Pringle Grand Central Air Terminal Phoenix Ariz Arthur Freund Stephen Hattie Freund Coles el Paso Tulsa Army Navy

Byrnes Will Address German Officials Meeting in Stuttgart

An unofficial report says Secretary of State Byrnes will address German officials in Stuttgart on September 19. The gathering involves officials governing the three states in the American zone with no official comment available.

Berlin Byrnes Stuttgart Germany

Wartime Draft Returns to Action on Anniversary

Washington reports the wartime draft resumes today on the first anniversary of V J Day as the army seizes back conscription to enlarge peacetime ranks after a two month holiday. Officials forecast 155000 may be needed before March 31. Hershey says quotas likely met for now, with possible trouble later. The navy plans 10 000 volunteers via draft next July 1. A year ago it had 8 050 000 under arms.

Washington Army Selective Service Lewis B. Hershey Navy Ace

Air ROTC Training to Join Kansas University Curriculum

The University of Kansas will start air ROTC training in the fall under Army Air Forces command. A lieutenant colonel will lead the program with two more officers and three enlisted cadre arriving later. Advanced ROTC students will get a two year 96 hour air forces instruction plus specialized study in junior and senior years. Prior infantry and coast artillery training will be phased out, with no quota yet set, as Kansas becomes one of about 100 schools in the program and one of three in the state to receive units.

Air R.O.T.C University of Kansas Army Air Forces Training Command Deane W. Malott R.O.T.C University Infantry and Coast Artillery Kansas

Death of Robert E Read in Portland Auto Crash

Robert E Read of Portland Ore., lumber salesman, died Thursday after an auto crash on a highway near Hillsboro about 4 PM. He was struck while walking around his stopped car, knocked about 50 feet, with broken legs and other injuries. Read, formerly from Virginia, lived in Lawrence with the Hercules Powder Co. and was married to Ruth Edgar Pringle of Lawrence.

C. C. Edgar Robert E. Read Portland Ore Hilsboro Read Virginia Lawrence Tlercules Powder Company S.O.W Ruth Edgar Pringle

Lawrence Help for KU Football Players Lives Sought in Lawrence

Lawrence adults are asked to provide rooms for Kansas University football players, many veterans, to ensure they stay in school. Coach George Sauer and staff emphasize housing is crucial to field a strong Jayhawker team this fall, with several players roomless after practice.

George Sauer Lawrence K. U Big George Ernie Quigley Jayhawker Kansas

John V Sees Dies in Kansas City Hospital

John Vincent Sees 71 longtime life insurer and lawyer died Sunday at St Luke's hospital Kansas City after two weeks of illness. He presided over Standard Life Association and held multiple church and civic posts including Indiana and Kansas City leadership roles. Funeral services Tuesday at Plymouth Congregational church. Burial in Huntington Indiana.

John Vincent Sees Staundamd Life Association St. Luke's Hospital Kansas City Tve Lanrecci Honetingter Ind Congregational Church Lees Eel River Congregational Conference Huntington Murray Annan Ft. Knox Thomas Conway Ray Crotty Chicago Plymouth Congregational Church Joseph King Obelin Ohio Woodrow Miller Richard Allen Leonard Jella Weeher Hutton Howard Day Clarence Drever J. Don Crane Robert Learned

United Brethren Appointments Shaped by Wichita Conference

At the Wichita four day United Brethren church conference the area receiving appointments includes McLouth with K C Edgar Big Springs with Arthur Ward and Lecompton with Jeor Jackson. Richland will be supplied.

United Brethren United Brethren Church Wichita McLouth K. C. Edgar Big Springs Arthur Ward Lecompton Jeor Jackson Richland

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