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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1950

Page

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Dangerous 5 Mile Gap Closes In Korea Front

Allied troops sealed a dangerous five mile gap on the northeastern Korean battlefront near Yongson to Kyongju while U S and South Korean forces link east of Taegu. Battle Mountain, a key summit near Masan, changed hands for the 12th time in 16 days with heavy U S losses and a 36 hour air lull ending as planes returned to action. Johnson reportedly on his way out as defense secretary amid White House concerns and political pressure from Congress.

Taegu Yongson Kyongju U. XI U. S Battle Mountain Han Haman Pusan U. S. 25Th Infantry Division Bald Mountain Masan Korea Stan Swinton Leif Erickson Johnson Defence Washington Truman Ion Louis Johnson Defense Ite House Ati Alpartment Congress Anereaemen

First of 11 courses offered by KU medical center program

A postgraduate esthesiology course September 18 20 at the University of Kansas Medical Center will inaugurate 21 offerings this year through the extension program in medicine. Director H G Ingham notes 60 percent of enrollees are physicians from outside Kansas including Saskatchewan Missouri Indiana Illinois Iowa Colorado Louisiana Nebraska and Oklahoma. Guest instructors include Burdick Eversole Mathewson Porter Melgaard Ness Smith and Mousel with Kansas University faculty Jochim Devine Lorhan and Walker also teaching.

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City H. G. Ingham Kansas Saskatchewan Canada Missouri Indiana Illinois Iowa Colorado Louisiana Nebraska Oklahoma Donald L. Burdick New York University American College of Anesthesiology Urban H. Eversole Boston American Society of Anesthesiology Hush S. Mathewson Louis Porter S Ross Melgaard Lloyd H._ Mousel Seattle Wash Carl K. Ness St. Joseph Scott M. Smith Salt Lake City K. UU Kenneth E. Jochim Lawrence Marguerite M. Devine Paul H. Lorhan Leonard A. Walker

Governor Carlson Declares Health Sound After Checkup

Topeka reports Governor Frank Carlson, age 57, says he is sound as a dollar after a two day physical at the University of Kansas Medical Center. It was his first hospital stay as a patient. Also noted, Kenneth Neff of Funk's Mortuary will report to Great Lakes for Navy active duty tomorrow, after earlier orders.

Topeka Frank Carlson University of Kansas Medical Center Kenneth 5 Neff Funk's Great Lakes Navy Lawrence Naval Reserve

Douglas county Democratic committee to meet Monday

The Douglas county Democratic central committee will convene in the district courtroom at the courthouse on Monday at 8 pm. University Motors will open this evening displaying the 1951 Packard Adv.

Demos Douglas County Democrative Central Committee University Motors Packard

Stranded American Students in Paris Over Fly Home

About 180 U S students and teachers, overdue from a European tour, are stranded in Paris because their travel agency did not pay for the return charter flights. Another 60 travelers are stranded in England for the same reason. They face dwindling funds and some report missing meals while awaiting promised flights to New York. The Paris Bre dent Travel service manager cited lack of payment to Tiger Airlines. The group had hoped to fly home September 1. organizers say four round trips have been completed since June and the next voyage remains unsettled. The incident reflects tensions in post tour travel arrangements and student travelers’ frustration.

Paris Europe England New York Tomorrew Bredent Travel Service, Limited Chicago Paria Tom Floyd Tiger Airlines Flying Tiger China Loyd Northwestern University Opelika Alabama Limited L. J. Krebs Chicago University

Ray Corn Retires on Permanent Disability Pension

Ray Corn of the Lawrence Police Department, on the force since 1943, was granted permanent disability pension yesterday after approval by the police pension commission the chief of police and the mayor. He will receive half pay and had injured a leg in 1946 while attempting to jail a prisoner, ending his ability to serve except as a desk sergeant. He plans to join his sons who are ranchers in Idaho.

Ray Corn Lawrence Corn Police Pension Commission Idaho

Burglars Hit Two K U Frat Houses in Rush Week

Burglars struck Beta Theta Pi at 1425 Tennessee and Phi Delta Theta at 1621 Edgehill, stealing about 110 dollars from study room billfolds. Losses totaled 60 and 50 dollars respectively with several members reporting smaller claims. Police noted many billfolds disappeared as members and rushees rushed week activities and the houses were left unlocked.

K.U Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Tennessee Street Billfolda Phi Delta Theta Edgehill Road Jeta Joe Mendenhall Neal McNeil T. C. Ratner B. L. Champion Fl Nurton Jack Winters Phi Delt House Hhowever Henry Zoller Blaine Scheideman Peter Wynn Bob Orr Phi Delt K. U Phi

Judge Denies Injunction Over Lodge Liquor Rules

Judge Hugh Means denied a permanent injunction sought by Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lawrence Lodge number 4 to stop Ralph W. Tusten from operating a retail liquor store in a building he leases from them. The lodge argued their by laws barred liquor sales on lodge premises or related property. The ruling noted no fraud or misrepresentation by Tusten and that liquor legalization left time for the lodge to challenge the matter.

Hugh Means Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lawrence Ralph W. Tusten Louisiana, Street I.C.C.F Kansas Lodge Tusten West Ninth Street J.C. O.F Means Lodge

Truman to report to U S citizens on new powers

Washington September 9 President Truman will broadcast a national report on how he plans to use the economic control powers granted to the presidency. Congress signed the control bill September 1, giving broader authority than Roosevelt in World War II. The Federal Reserve Board set credit restrictions with 18 to 21 month terms for major purchases, signaling future wage and price measures and tighter credit policy.

Washington Truman United States Congress Roosevelt Federal Reserve Board

Local Exhibits Highlight Topeka Free Fair Winners

Kansas Free Fair art exhibition judged yesterday shows gains by three Lawrence residents and University of Kansas group exhibits. In professional oil painting Addie A. Penny and Arthur Wolf both win first place, Wolf also second in photographic prints. KU earns second in art collection and first in design and crafts. Kent Alexander wins grand sweepstakes. Fair runs 10 a m to 9 p m daily, closes next Friday afternoon. City council to meet at city hall Monday at 7 30 p m.

Lawrence University of Kansas Addie A. Penny Tennessee Street Arthur Wolf Illinois Street K. U Ross Braught Kansas City Art Institute Topeka Kent Alexander

New Credit Curbs At A Glance

Associated Press outlines new credit curbs effective September 18. Cash payments and maximums apply to autos, appliances, furniture, and home goods with down payments and extended terms. Exempts items under $100 from document requirements but keeps payoff time limits.

Enrollment Up as City Schools Open with 2940 Pupils

Enrollment in city schools rose to 2940 after the first week, up 96 from last year’s 2844. Opening day registered 2698 pupils, with gains except Pinckney where yesterday’s enrollment lagged. Some transfers occurred from districts near line boundaries due to load.

Pinckney Lincoln New York Woodlawn

Three Lawrence Men to Report for Army Duty

Three men from Lawrence join Kansas third group of inactive reservists called to active duty. Pvt. William W. Copp of 1211 Rhode Island street leaves September 23 for Fort Hood Texas. Ret. Edward A. Watson Jr of 824 New Jersey street and Ret. Olaf C. Anderson of 1627 West Sixth Street will report September 26 at Fort Sheridan Illinois.

Lawrence U.S. Army Kansas Topeka William W. Copp Rhode Island Street Fort Hood Tex Edward A. Watson, Jr New Jersey Street Olaf C. Anderson Weat Sixth Stret Fort Sheridan

Dick Tomlinson Survives Steelers Cut

Dick Tomlinson a Big Seven star at Kansas survived the Pittsburgh Steelers squad cut as the club reduced to 33 players. The moves dropped first year players Tackles Frank Letters and Joe Sabo Guard Ray Richeson and Fullback Frank Callopy.

Pittsburgh UPH Dick Tomlinson University of Kansas Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers Frank Letters Geneva College Joe Sabo Tennessee Ray Richeson Alabama Frank Callopy Nebraska

Higher Enrollment Reported at Overbrook Schools

Overbrook high and grade schools opened with enrollments up from last year. High school 78 students, grade school 95. Opening session featured speeches by church civic and club groups. Coach Don Ek says 27 grew out for football, 11 freshmen. Practice underway for first game at Melvern Friday September 22. Open evenings and Sundays.

Overbrook Don Ek Melvern

Lawrence's Major 1951 Street Resurfacing Plan Reaches Peak

Lawrence accelerates its largest ever asphalt program with 109000 dollars targeted for 1951 resurfacing across 73 blocks. City engineer J C Harper and chairman Lew Henry say heavy traffic routes, including Ninth Seventh and Eighth streets, will receive prioritized repairs as dirt streets are to be rocked and sealed before winter.

Lawrence Kaw River Connecticut Tennessee Maine North Lawrence Lew Henry J . C. Harper Henry Harper Ninth Street Mississippi Street Seventh Street Vermont New Hampshire Eighth Street Massachusetts

Scrimmage Set For Kansas Jayhawks This Afternoon

The University of Kansas football squad will hold a game condition scrimmage at 2 PM today. Coach J V Sikes split the team into red and blue sides. Yesterday marked the final of the twice daily drills for the Jayhawks.

University of Kansas J. V. Sikes Reds Blues Jayhawkers

Ganssle Named Chief Engineer for Southwestern Bell Kansas

Topeka Sept 9 Appointment of K A Ganssle of St Louis as chief engineer for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Kansas area has been announced by the state office. Ganssle succeeds E T Mahood of Kansas City who retires October 1 after 46 years with the company.

Topeka K. A. Ganssle St. Louis Southwestern jBell Telephone Company Kansas Area Ganssle E. T. Mahood Kansas City The Telephone Company

Temperatures across the U S in early fall ranges

Temperatures were within late summer to early fall ranges across much of the nation. Readings included Indianapolis 61, Milwaukee and Minneapolis 61, New York 59, and Chicago 60 as weather shifts appeared to bring cooler air.

Associated Press Chicago Iswaukee Minneapolis New York Wemba Seattes Rhoehis Aris

Haskell Indian Institute Enrolls 800 for 1951 Term

Haskell Institute will start classes Monday with about 800 students enrolled. 75 arrived early as greeters to assist orientation. The term opens after an 8 am assembly with instructions on schedules. A faculty of 105 includes Indians accounting for one quarter of staff. nine new full-time teachers join this year.

Haskell Institute W. Keith Kelley Creeters Kelley United States Territories Solon Ayres Eugene Miller Keiley

Annual football kick off banquet upcoming with local coaches

Football fans will hear first hand information at the annual kick off banquet on Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the Crystal room of the Eldridge. The event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Sports committee, features A E Woestemeyer as MC and coaches Allan Woolard J W Sikes and Tony Coffin with reports on Liberty Memorial Haskell and Crimson Blue teams. Athletic staffs of three local schools attend. tickets are on sale with reservations due by Tuesday noon at the Chamber office.

Crystal Room Eldridge Chamber of Commerce A. E. Woestemeyer Allan Woolard Liberty Memorial High School J. W. Sikes Jayhawk Tony Coffin Haskell

Major Payton Appointed Housing Coordinator for 36th Wing

Maj. William A. Payton son of Mrs. Clara Payton of Overbrook receives appointment as housing coordinator for the 36th Fighter Bomber Wing while continuing as director of materiel for the 36th Air Base Group. He has served since 1928 and has held his current position since 1948.

William A. Payton Clara Payton Overbrook 36Th 36Th Air Base Group

Rush Week At K U Opens With Speeches And Registration

About 400 men gathered at Fraser theater for welcome talks by Chancellor Malott and other leaders as Kansas University rush week began. They then registered in the Memorial Union ballroom and planned dates for the next few days. Women’s rush week started with 283 rushees and 57 counselors meeting daily, with pledging ceremonies scheduled after Monday.

Kansas University Fraser Theater Deane W. Malott L. C. Woodruff Chuck Hall Interfraternity Council Resent Buck Weaver Lf.c. Mah Memorial Union University Raine Conde Avon Martha Paterson Malott

Busy Week on Tap for Mount Dread

KU prepares for fall term 1950 with rush week action and new-student orientation. fraternities and sororities occupy Lawrence as Reserve units stream in and classes begin Monday. orientation, open houses, and teas lead to registration through Thursday and Saturday with convocation and new-course events opening Sept 18 and Sept 19. Chancellor Malott inaugurates a 15 lecture World in Crises series moderated by Elmer Beth.

K.U Lawrence K.U. Command Simpee University of Kansas in-Hoch Lib K. U North College Corbin Hall St. Cs Auessay Fraser ‘Theater Stuents Deane ‘W. Malott Elmer F. Beth U. Journalism School

Showers in the West Bring End to Dry Spell

Topeka reports a return of precipitation with occasional showers forecast in the western part of Kansas and northern areas through Sunday. Forecaster A D Robb notes a warming trend in the west tonight, with temperatures near 85 expected tomorrow after 55 to 60 overnight. Early today, highs reached 83 in Phillipsburg, Hutchinson and Garden City and 45 at Goodland.

Topeka P—Clouda Kansas A. D. Robb Phillipsburg Hutchinson Garden City Goodland

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Secretary of Defense Tokyo Eme Tautiella James Forrestal Marine Corps League White House State Acheson Defense Department K. U. Medical Center Carlson Spokane Walter Johnson U.S Reserve Board Easy Credit K. U. Chi Omega Joan Bigham Bethel Maryanne Harwood Wichita Dottie Hudson el Dorado Alice Terrill Lorraine Dodding Jeasie Ann Hunt Blue Rapids Anne Jackson Rush Mission Hank Brown Kan Praine Allen Anderson Bourbon Chase Coffey Elk Franklin Greenwood Lyon Linn Morris Osage Woodson Sherman, Wallace and Greeley Steeler Cole's Food Center 2Nd & Linc Woolard Coffin Maj. Payton Mount Dread Kaneas Denver Fort Worth Haste Mont Okanon City Ub Heeree
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