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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1948

Page

2

Students Questioned Over Baldwin Property Vandalism

Two Baker University students were questioned by County Attorney Robert Oyler about damage to state equipment in Baldwin. They denied being in the vicinity and were not held. The damaged property included a maintenance truck with broken windshield and fittings, a road sweeper, and a gas tank. Deputy Buck Jones investigated the case.

Baker University Robert Oyler Baldwin Buck Jones

Italian Snarl At UN Over Africa Empire Fate

Paria Sept 15 1949 representatives of the Big Four wrangled over Italy's prewar African holdings through two days of talks. The Italian peace treaty passes the issue to the United Nations assembly with no clear plan. Britain seeks trusteeship for Cyrenaica while U.S. backs the British proposal. British troops occupy Libia Eritrea Somaliland and Tripolitania.

Paria Italy Africa United Nations Big Four owerk—Busnia United States Britain France United Nations Assembly Eritrea Libia U.N Tripolitania Chennica Somaliland

Enthusiasm at luncheon for Kansas football coach choice

Enthusiasm ran high at a luncheon announcing candidates for the Kansas football spot. Don Wilson Kill Mace Ken Morrow were noted as lacking experience, with Sikes introduced by Athletic Director E C Quigley. Sikes named his coaching staff and other campus representatives attended the event, stressing teamwork and football's value to life.

Iman Don Wilson Kill Mace Ken Morrow Sikes E. C. Quigley Quigley Universi Lawrence High Haskell Norman Cooper Cuff Kimsey Mike Getto Varieity Wayne Replogte Bill Horgan Tom Scott Don Fambrough Gene Sherwood Marvin Small Steve Renko Dr. F.C. Atlen Don Pierce K. A

Dewey vows strong America with boosted military might

Gov. Dewey pledges to build a powerful military to deter aggressors and strengthen air force. He plans a policy conference in Albany with Rep. Clifford Hope and Sen. George Aiken, and will meet agriculture editors at Pawling, N.Y. He also proclaims an air force day for Saturday in New York.

N.Y Dewey America Trewey Albany Congress Clifford R. Hope Kans House Agriculture Committee George Dr. Aiken Senate Agriculture Committee Pawling Aiken Hope New York Shis

Farm labor climbs to peak for September in 1948 records

Washington reports farm employment reached 3 022 000 on September 1 the highest for that date since 1943. Total farm employment including family workers rose to 11 251 000, also a yearly high. Regional patterns showed Midwest lagging in worker numbers but hayed longer daily hours per worker. New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania led in 12.1 hour daily averages for operators. A weed control tour examined 2 4 D and sodium chlorate effectiveness on three Lawrence farms with mixed kill rates and ongoing monitoring plans.

Washington Tthe Agriculture Department Department West North Central States Minnesota Iowa Dakotas Nebraska Kansas Missouri Regu Atliantc Group New York New Jersey Pennsylvania J. Arthur Oatman No. 10 Arthur Qtr Eudora J. C. Clifton Franklin Ebon Anderson Russell Slant State Clifton Farm Lohud Genec Hutchings Elmer Ousdahl Jonpsen Low Griffith Will Johns Urlisan E. C. Stinnweed

Rally week prep for KU Texas game and corn yields

Lawrence notes preview pre game pep rallies at the University of Kansas for the KU Texas Christian football clash. Dick Wintermore and other coaches and players expected. Dorothy Serogay to lead next season, with a full squad of cheerleaders at Saturday’s game. Also reports Dick McCormack named to pre season All-Sophomore All America by Saturday Evening Post. Nearby Douglas County corn picking underway five miles northwest of Lawrence yields 60 bushels per acre, surpassing 1948’s 45.

University of Kansas Dick Wintermore K.U Meimerat Progr Dorothy Serogay Wichita Mike McCormack K. U Saturday Evening Post Francis Wallace McCormack Kansas City Missouri Valley John Ambert Forrest Griffith Frank Pattee Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Oklahoma A. & M Nebraska Tulsa Douglas County Jim Wiggins Lawrence

Dewey Aids Senate Campaign With West Tour Plans

Washington reports the Republican high command ramps up the senatorial drive aided by AFL challenge and reports that Democrats threaten four key seats. Senator Capelhart of Indiana says he will join Gov. Dewey's western tour to bolster GOP hopes. Leaders plan strategy conferences in Colorado and New Mexico and forecast Dewey’s possible overall victory aiding GOP Senate hold.未

Washington Republican High Command A.F.L Capelhart Indiana Thomas E. Dewey G.O.P Colorado New Mexsea Ork Dewey Senate Slim Democrata GOB ALBL Heranse Ste Public Henry Danger Coats Montana New Merkin Slex West Virenia Revercrmb Matthew M. Neely Pacific Coast Wyomsing Robertson Lester Oklahoma Mostepublicans Dewry Risley Ghance Gav Rober B. Kerr

Market News Wheat Oats and Livestock Prices Mixed

New York and Chicago markets show mixed cotton trading and wheat activity with light trade. Kansas City grain quotes list various wheats and corn prices while livestock receipts and prices edge higher on steady demand for hay and cattle buyers.

New York Chicago Kansas City Kanaae City Sept

Secret wartime plane types reportedly near supersonic speeds

Washington reports defense chiefs acknowledge a batch of secret aircraft being built or tested for speeds above Mach 1. jet and rocket powered designs include McDonnel INF, Northren KR-n, Lockheed XFooc, Republic XF-11, Consolidated Vittee XI and Boeing XI. Tests claimed at Muroe airbase and other sites, with speeds around 74 miles per hour noted.

Washington Ale Force American Aviation Daily Muree Calif McDonnel Northren Kr-N Lockheld Xfooc Sttnernumic Republic Superseni Consolidated Vittee XI Boeing XI Hermier Fen Air For Chine Northrop

Deaths and Funerals HLL Oxford HOO

Oxford Hoo aged 27, a Bungalow Market worker, died. Survived by wife Mrs H L Oxford, a brother, and nieces. Funeral Thursday 2:30 pm Funk's chapel, Dr C E Allison presiding. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. Seizure of 40 pints liquor in Alexandria raid reported by AAG Clay Carper. G B Grondal, 93, longtime Lindsborg photographer, died.

Oxford Hoo Oxford de H. L Oxford Oxfort Caneron Funk's Chapel C. E. Allison Oak Hill Cemetery Topeka Alexandria Kan Clay Carper Carper Rosie Scheuerman Lindsborg G. B. Grondal Henry Dahlquist Kansas

Avert Strike Clash With Pickets On Bay Area Plant

The Richmond California Standard Oil refinery avoided a clash as no AFL maintenance workers crossed picket lines. A day earlier rock and tear gas fights injured nine. Police, 8 to 10 strong in riot gear, patrolled the plant as tension rose in national labor disputes involving maritime and trucking strikes.

Richmond Calif Standard Oil Company A.F.L Pacife New York City San Francisco Pacific Coast Harry Bridges C.so Rua AFL William O'Dwyer International Brotherhood of Team Veters Hut

Parks Slippers Approved And New Horseshoe Court Planned

The Lawrence recreation commission met Monday at Mrs Frank T Stockton's home and approved purchasing three slippers for Clinton Central and South parks plus $100 toward installing a new horseshoe court in South Park funded by the city and the Horseshoe Club. The group set monthly meeting now on the first Wednesday after the first Monday and discussed attending the 20th National Recreational Congress in Omaha September 20. Larry Heeb outlined a talk on recreation problems for mid-sized cities. the session aims to be affordable for teachers ministers and youths. Present were Henry Shenk president Lloyd Houston vice president Mrs Stockton secretary Robert Over and Mrs Des Six.

Lawrence Omaha Nebr Larrys Heeb Heeb Midwest Henry Shenk Lloyd Houston Stockton Robert Ovler Des

TOP DAYS IN DRAFT AS REGISTRATION HITS PEAK

Men born in 1928 who registered Monday and yesterday produced the two biggest draft days since the August 30 sign up. The 623 total includes 226 veterans 359 single nonveterans and 32 married nonveterans. Also 31 cards came from other counties and about 150 transients. Registration remains heavy today as draft board chair Henry Cameroun appeals for volunteers for full or half days. Call 872 for volunteers.

Hrace Cameroun Draft Board M. J. Pat William R Glenn S. Charlton Ealy Pay E. S. Charlton Lee Grace Elvig

Red Cross Home Nursing Class Starts Tuesday

A new six week Red Cross home nursing course begins Tuesday. The first session at 7 30 p m will be in the community building basement east side. Call the Red Cross office at 45 to enroll. Instructor is Miss Shirley Johnson a KU senior and Minnesota nursing graduate who has served at Wadeworth Veteran facility.

Red Cross Mise Shirley Johnson University of Kansas Johnson University of Minnesota School of Nursing Wadeworth

Christens Luxury Trains With Twin Inaugurals

New York and Chicago host twin christening ceremonies as the Twentieth Century Limited trains debut for the New York Central railroad. General Dwight D. Eisenhower hails the train as a symbol of America's forward looking spirit and pays tribute to wartime railroad service and the Army Transportation Corps.

New York Chicago New York Central Railroad Dwight D. Eisenhower America Army Transportation Corps

Pre-Dedication Service at Evangelical Brethren Church

A pre-dedication service will be held Thursday evening at 7 45 at the Evangelical Brethren church. Rev Miller of Hi ieon will speak on faith. Milton Biesch and Le Missionary Society of the Kansas Conference will be represented. John Kliewer will deliver greetings as will Carolee Eberhart at the organ.

Evangelical Agreed Brethren Church Re'v Miller Miller Lesionary Society Kansas Cones Milton Biesch Ohn Kliewer Mise Carolee Eberhart

All seats reserved for KU vs TCU football opener

KU athletic manager Earl Falwenstien announced no general admission seats for Saturdays game with Texas Christian University. About 25 001 fans expected at Memorial Stadium on KU's 1948 schedule. Guests include Governor Frank Carlson and veterans from Wadeworth hospital. Red Cross arranged visits with KU athletic office cooperation. Memorial Union handles concessions this year due to supply issues for YMCA and Co-ops unable to take over again.

University of Kansas Texas Christian Universitr Earl Falwenstien K. U Jayhawker Frank Carlson Board of Rents Freee Wadeworth Veterans Hospital Leavenworth American Red Cross K. U. Athletic Office Memorial Stadium Memorial Union Corporation Y.M.C.A

Forest Fire Damages Down From Last Year

Washington reports increasingly dry weather on the Pacific coast. Large California blazes and national forest data show this year’s fires burning over 3 million acres on federal and private lands, down from 5,160 fires 1.9 million acres last year, with 27 fires in region 2 spanning Colorado Kansas Nebraska South Dakota and eastern Wyoming.

Ashington Offici Pacific Coast California Colorado Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming

Memorial Hospital Admits Multiple Local Residents

A list of individuals admitted to Memorial Hospital includes Anita Tucker of 1200 Connecticut Street, Wilma Warnell of De Soto, Mrs Myrtle Howard of Route 12, John Crum at 1116 Rhode Island Street, Mrs Elisabeth Handley of Linwood, Mrs Richard Haun and baby at 611 West Ninth Street, Bernice McClure of 14235 Indiana Street, Lal William C Morgan and baby of Sunflower, Etta Withers of Eudora, Mrs C D Davidson and baby of Linwood, Mrs Cloyd Achning at 646 311st Gouri Street, and June Snow of 675 Oak Street.

Anita, Tucker Connecticut Street Mias Wilma Warnell DeSoto Myrtle Howard Route 12 John Crum Rhode Island ‘Street Elisabeth Handley Linwood Richard Haun West Ninth Street Bernice McClure Indiana Street Lal William C. Morgan Sun-flower Etta Withers Eudora C. D. Davidson Cloyd Achning Gouri Street June Snow Oak Street

Births and Accident Notices Reported

Birth reports list Mr. and Mrs. William Sparks Route 3 with a birth announced today. Accident notice states Mrs. Eva Minner of 804 Rhode Island Street received treatment for a laceration on the wrist after a pop bottle incident.

William Sparks Eva Minner Rhode Island Street

Local Amateur Horseshoe League Formation Meeting

Lawrence recreation office invites 20 firms to form a mixed sex amateur horseshoe league. Representatives are urged to attend tonight at 8:00 in the Community building basement. Four players per team, men and women not matched against each other, with games at South Park on fresh courts.

Lawrence Cy Recreation Larry Heeb

Oklahoma Congressman Reveals Wartime Marriage

Alias Oklahoma congressman Preston Paden discloses a wartime marriage to Bavarian nurse Ursula Wendt while stationed with military government forces in her Bavarian hometown. Paden says he was ordered home for discharge and to protect Mia Pes chen, who could not be brought to the United States. Their son was born after his return. the couple lived in Falls Church before moving to the United States three weeks ago and announcing the marriage today after Paden’s primary defeat.

Okla Preston Paden D.okla Peden Ursula Wendt United States Mia Peschen Bavaria Falls Church Teien Vievor Wickersham Oklahoma

Fires Extinguished With No Damage Reported

Two small fires were put out this morning by the fire department with no damage. A Greyhound bus exhaust pipe overheated causing a blaze at the Union bus depot at 2 30. A second fire on the lawn at 653 Elm street in front of Clara Powell’s home was a small grass fire.

Union Greyhound Clara Powell Elmsatreet

Food costs to new high in July prices rise 1 percent

Washington reports July costs of living in the family basket rose to a new high, with the Agriculture Department noting a yearly increase of 11 percent and a yearly supply cost for a family of three at 709 dollars. The June figure was 703 dollars.

Washington Articulture Department

Youth to Hospital Ill With Virus Meningitis

Warren Zimmerman 16 of Lawrence was taken to Menorah Hospital in Kansas City after a recurring illness was diagnosed as virus meningitis. He had previously been treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, released, and returned to classes. his mother reports the illness is not serious and improving.

Warren Pat” Zimmerman Lawrence High School Menorah Hospital Kansas City Lawrence Memorials Hospital Immerman Vermont Street

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