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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1948

Page

2

Truman Victory Efforts Rise in Texas Fight

Washington reports Truman supporters organized a Texas push to secure electoral votes and counter Dixiecrat threats. Republican reactions focus on price supports as party divisions deepen, with Langley and McGrath asserting CCC moves affect farm aid. Progressive Wallace vows new talks as conflict widens within the 1948 party landscape.

Washington Truman Texan Dixie State Siready J. Thurmond South Carolina Fielding Wright Louisiana William Primi, Jr J. Howard McGrath McGrath Flo G.O.P Gengrena Commodity Credit Corporation McGreth CCC C.C.C McGrath Sai Benny A. Wa'lare Chicago Wallace Baltimore

Gasoline price war tightens in local stations

Readable fragments show a two station price war in early September with price cuts at Atomic on Second Street and nearby Hudson station, Ethyl and regular gas figures listed. independents report trade pressure and some fear profit loss, while a county attorney meeting is planned to diffuse tensions among operators. Fire department responds to three Saturday fires causing minor damage, including a chute fire at Osceola Hall and a floor blaze on Mass Patt Street. malaria fighter Walter Stromquist dies in Chattanooga. Maurice Tobin comments on labor obsolescence due to price levels. W B King of Ellinwood fined 290 and jailed 60 days for liquor offenses. Lawrence Lodge AF and AM notes visitors welcome.

Jas Fribattle Atomic Second Street Hudson Waneline Wrath Dors Varvine Wes Younty Bonn Tanl Angels Bla Kentucky Osceola Hall Haskell Tis'y Masspatta Street Aantic City N. J Maurice Tobin Bend Kan W. B. King Ellinwood Lawrence Lodge No Samuel P. Moyer W. M. Weber Varnum

Two Minor Accidents Reported Over Weekend

Two minor automobile crashes were logged by Kansas City police over the weekend. A 1445 Pontiac driven by Robert La Bante of Kansas City Missouri was struck by a Chevrolet coupe driven by W A Sawyer of Chapmas at Eighth and Vermont streets yesterday morning. Sawyer faced a running a red light charge. Minor damage occurred to both vehicles. A separate collision Saturday at Tenth and Illinois involved Ed Frits of Massachusetts Street being struck by Mrs A K Reed of Route 4 Atlantic City.

Robert la Bante Kansas City W. A. Sawyer Chapmas Eighth Vermont Streets Sawyer Tenth Finois Ed Frits

Visit with MePheeters family amid wartime strike turmoil

A fragmented report notes nationwide strikes in oil, shipping, and trucking sectors triggering port closures and army shipments disruptions. The piece mentions MePheeters visiting his parents in Tennessee, his background at the University of Kansas, and ties to the Journal World circulation staff, alongside references to wartime service and a Teamsters dispute.

Eyeke Astsesstes Ciraten Crisi Manime Unis Army Mast Werequell New Yorks Theresa Barry Rasing Princeton Aint Jackson Misa Uwe First Presbyterian University of Kansas Wich Mee Pheeters Word L. FE. McPheeters Journalworld Five Ae

Princely State Invaded by India Amid Turmoil

Fragmentary report describes Indian forces invading a princely state as sounds of military actions ripple through Hyderabad. scattered references mention Americans involved and disruptions around a Bren factory with uncertain details.

India

Two U.S. Jet Fighters Crash En Route to England

Two American jet fighters crash while en route to England from Fuerstenfeldbruck. All crew of the two downed planes believed killed, cause undetermined. Three planes had formed takeoff from the base in Bavaria. others may have landed safely at Manston.

U.S England Oughter Air Force Fuerstenfeldbrack Bavaria Manston

Phillies Acquire Hal Wagner From Detroit

Halted torn text shows Hal Wagner catcher moving from Detroit to Philadelphia in a waiver deal for a specified price. The fragment mentions September and a National League context but lacks full details of the teams or exact terms.

Phillies Hal Wagner Detroit Ealil Philadelphi

Opposes Park Additions at Central Park Site

Old Settlers propose no buildings in any park section and urge a ordinance to bar dumping into park ravines. Council heard residents oppose locating a new building in Central Park amid debate on park use and safety measures.

Eighth Kentucky Central Park Old Settlers Association R. C. Rankin Vark Harold Fisher Sana Central i Lawrence

Johnson or Stevenson Head Runoff Vote Count

The Texas Democratic executive committee weighs who won the August 28 US Senate runoff between Lyndon B. Johnson and Coke R. Stevenson after a slim margin in unofficial tallies. Stevenson claims 22 votes from Jim Wells County were added late, while Johnson seeks to limit a precount. Lawyers for both sides attend court in Alice, Texas, over the suit to bar a precount of Wells County votes.

Fort Worth Tex Texas Democratic Lyndon BR. Johnson Coke R. Stevenson U. S Johnson Stevens Jim Wells Rosaty Johnsin Stevenson Alice Wells County

Local personals note travels and visits across states

Miss Jane Malin plans to leave for Norman to resurge her teaching role in the modern languages department at the University of Oklahoma. Irving Brattan and wife return from New England vacation visiting Prof Karl Bratton in Dur New Hampshire and friends in Arlington Virginia. Wright sails to St Louis for Life Underwriters meeting and Million Dollar Round Table events with a companion. Various other residents travel to Banff, Lake Taneycare Mo and Asheville N C while attending conferences and family events.

Jane Malin Norman University of Oklahoma Irving Brattan New England States Prof Karl Bratton Dur- N.H Arlington Ay Wright St. Iy Ional Life Underwriters Association Lick Springs Mra Waldemar Gelich Asheville Sumer George Starkey Ozarks Ebon Anderson George House Watson John Dobbins Houston Tex Sophia Reusch Washington, D. C Shirley Reusch Pentagon George Miller Lecompton Lawrence Memorial Hospital Blair Adams Horton Kansas

Market News From Local Markets And Grain Prices

Market snapshot shows weaker to steady trends across grains with September corn firm while wheat and futures drift. Hogs up modestly with top around 25.20, cattle mixed to slightly lower with highs near 41.50, and feeders steady though volumes light. Absent strong moves, cash grains and livestock hold near current quotes amid light trading and regional activity. Local social notes mention gatherings as families plan Omaha reunion travel for Quist Ordnance M. M. company attendees.

New York Chicago

Lawrence JC Meets as 100000 Fpp Expected at Free Fair

Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce holds a 12 20 p m all member meeting at the Eldridge hotel. The Kansas Free Fair in Topeka drew 64000 yesterday with exhibits car races Sally Rand and The Free Fair Follies. Tonight's show promises high attendance and tickets are selling fast. Topeka temps topped 90 for the first time since Sept 1, reaching 92 at 2 30 pm.

Chamber of Commerce Eldridge Hotel Lawrence Toppeka Sally Rand Todsy Juiy Mlanager Maurice Jencks Topeka

Memorial Hospital admits list and local incidents

A long hospital admission list includes Carrie Beers and many others plus addresses in Elkhart Vinland and Kansas City areas. The piece also notes emergency room treatments for fish hook wound, a cut on the upper arm, mashed hand, and a child hit by a BB shot with X rays showing no penetration. It mentions diesel power trials for Missouri Pacific rail between Osouri Pacifs Ken and Little Rock and reports a drowning in Marion County Lake and facility inspections by railroad officials.

Raymond Berkely Columbia Omer Buck Almira Street Lloyd Spencer Lincoln Street Burt Oe Winsine Daughjane Ray Wiggins Route 5 Coffeyville Kan Missouri Pacific Osiouri Pacifs Ken Little Rock Ark Vv. Fe Halpin Division Super

Livestock and Market Report From Kansas City and Nation

The report covers cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep trends with prices for steers, heifers, feeders, and lambs. It notes steady to firm beef values, steady veal and killing calves, slow yet cautious gains in certain grades, and mixed arrivals and receipts for Kansas City and national markets. Also includes grain quotes and potato market activity with steady demand and regional price ranges.

Kansas City Usdap Caaera Hulk Cnmeman Nteligin

Fragmented bird product table from an old listing

Fragmented OCR lists various poultry products with prices and weights. Mentions include turkey portions, roasting birds, ducks, and hens with pricing fragments and measurements. Irregular words and characters suggest an inaccurate clipping from a dated market or catalog.

Hen Turke Tom Turke Youne

Wall Street Quiet With Mixed Dow Jones Action

Wall Street trading was quiet with upper activity muted and many shares barely moved. The market drifted lower after opening, with declines in several leading issues and only a few advancing issues such as American Telephone and Telegraph and Woolworth.

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