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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1947
Page
2
The account describes a party led by Dr Landon and two men traveling by car and amphibian through river country near a seaplane base in British Columbia. They crossed five days of bush country before Peterson spotted the area on the return flight and helped gather bearings from a farmer in cultivated land.
The expedition, led by Charles F. Raon from Kansas City, covered 100 miles by shuttle to a base on Wapiti Lake near Grand Prairie. Graduate students Charles E. Gray Parsons, William McRee Tulsa, Al Sprenke, Roger Stoneburner Elgin Diedrick Wooster Ohio, Warren Hamilton Los Angeles, and Peterson endured harsh weather, rough terrain, and isolation. An amphibian plane suffered a wing rip. repairs required seven rivets and Peterson flew to Grand Beauie for a fix, with plan to reach Edmonton for parts.
In Topeka on September 20 a gathering of about 400 eastern Methodist churches began. The conference will convene with 240 ministers and over 200 delegates expected at Reading. Bishop William C. Martin of Topeka will preside at the session.
Candidates for the ascent were chosen for endurance and leadership. The group faced fatigue that reduced cooking, with Mrs. Laudon handling culinary duties. They hunted deer and goats, fished for lake trout, and encountered a bear, learning to travel downhill by sliding on their feet.
LaGuardia, famed as a hands on mayor and community figure, warned rackets, banned burlesque and salacious magazines while leading New York for 24 hours daily. He later became director general of UNRRA, earning national recognition for his relief work.
The account describes soldiers retreating to shaving at a camp due to thick mosquitoes. Landon notes men grew beards to protect their faces and that even well fed soldiers lost weight, with mentions of belt notches and a 14 year old’s health impact.
Lawrence residents face brisk cold weather as autumn nears the equinox. Reports note persistent traffic speeds near Twenty-Third street and Massachusetts while forecasts predict cooler temperatures and light rain. The Journal-World received 407 calls about the Lawrence versus Manhattan football game, which Lawrence won 19 to 0. A KU quarterback club meeting is planned in Eldridge Grill Room.
National Catholic Welfare Conference and Methodist Church figures discuss how the atomic bomb affects faith and civilization. Unitarian minister A Powell Davies notes some see spiritual threat, while a Washington religious education leader cites a minority deepening faith and a majority sticking to existing beliefs.
A North American built aircraft showcases a wingspan of 37 feet and a fuselage length of 27 feet with speed figures kept secret.
Senator Taft Ohio headed for Reno to deliver a reclamation issue speech after warning in San Francisco that high prices create a low mood. He argued wage and price levels must stabilize, outlining plans during a western swing tied to his 1948 presidential bid and facing mixed reactions from aides and Democrats.
Manhattan Kansas reports a cross wind landing demonstration planned for the third annual state airport conference in Kansas State power sephere on October 14. Leland S Hobson, industrial engineer at the college, announced the event. Also notes a tropical storm forming near Jamaica and weather probes by hurricane hunter planes, plus webworms damaging alfalfa in eastern and central Kansas. Berlin trade agreement talks were announced as well.
Mrs. Robert Bray and Miss Dora Ann Brown Kew are listed among arrivals in Santa Barbara with mentions of New York City and Kansas. The sixth district conference is noted and Gaylene Kennedy’s health is reported as improving after a medical condition.
Pleasant Grove community reports from Hallie Hale and Anne Kingery home week events. Saythie Miller near Clingon and John Churchbda assist Mr CB poten amid family illness. Willow Springs church held services Tuesday evening as Flory of Sawyer ill with pneumonia. Florence and children, Renard and family, and Chester Johnson visitations noted. Local stores report Isaac tromery operating and Mr and Mrs Chester zonmen visiting Kansas City.
North Lawrence residents share a busy social week with visits from relatives including Mrs. Merlin Frost and son Curtis in Topeka, families from McLouth and Stockton stopping by, and a string of birthday celebrations for Katie Cook and Jimmie Hicks. Local gatherings include serenades, club meetings, and community events at Clinton Park and the Lawrence Baptist church, while travelers plan visits to Topeka, Denver, and Greeley.
Mrs. Hicks and guests attended a Lawrence group meeting of the Douglas county Teachers association at Oakridge school Monday evening. Mrs. Brune and others visited Mrs. Jones' parents near Midland and social guests included Mrs. Owen Ward and Mrs. How ard Hicks.
Wheat and corn prices weaken at Chicago markets with oats and hogs steady. Kansas City livestock reports show calves and cattle mostly lower, with fed steers and heifers down 0 to 100. cows and bulls vary, stockers steady to weak. Prices for calves and stockers noted, with regional demand influencing bid levels.
A noisy OCR fragment lists measurements and prices for grains and feeds, including weights, loads, and various commodity terms. It mentions Colorado milling and rail shipments, spring wheat, lamb, and barley values, with scattered dates and figures.
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