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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1950
Page
2
Market notes describe weekly activity in cattle and lamb shipments, with figures for feeding lambs, breeding ewes, bulk goods, and truckable consignments. References to care fees, bulk purchase terms, and pricing such as 38.75, 11.60, and 12.00 per unit appear alongside mentions of good shipments and healthy stock in Texas markets.
AP USDA market notes show beef and cattle values with weekly changes across fed steers, heifers, cows, calves, and stockers. Prices listed for feeder and slaughter categories fluctuate, including steers near 31.50 to 32.25, cows 21 to 22, calves around 22.75, and various stocker and feeder classes, with live poultry and produce figures referenced.
Allied and South Korean forces press the pursuit as U S Seventh Division drives south from Suwon while the First Cavalry and 24th divisions move north toward the Taejon and Kumchon corridors. Casualties reach 5 920 with 6 518 prisoners in 84 hours.
Topeka reports tightening of welfare rules for able bodied persons as state board of social welfare orders removal of employables from general assistance rolls last May. A Briles of Stafford says employables will not be accepted on general polls and cites welfare budget strains, with estimated $110,000 monthly impact to state and county departments amid precarious finances.
Topeka Sept 23 The Prohibition party announces a new candidate Verne L Damon professor of history at Sterling College has been drafted to run for United States senator replacing Floyd M Gurley who withdrew last week The party says the Senate should be filled by men with elvan records and clear thinking.
Listing of individuals and addresses including Bill Vaughn at Memorial Hospital Eugene Dimick Rout 3 Mrs Gertrude Horkmans 1317 Kentucky St Mrs Lottie Zimmerman 203 East Seventh St Mrs Ada Stainbrook Lacy Sheryl Elrod Sunflow Joris Johnson and baby Sun Mrs Mareena Sherlock and baby Route 2 Baldwin.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Unirich of Tonganoxie welcomed a daughter yesterday. Dr and Mrs R L Hermes of 1601 Tennessee street reported a daughter today. Mr and Mrs John Garrett of 918 Pennsylvania street welcomed a daughter today.
Lawrence items note the Downtown Quarterback Club meets Monday at 8 pm in Eldridge Hall with film of the TCU game. About 200 in Community Building hear Max Falkenstien discuss KU vs TCU and Elvis Berger coaches, as KU cheerleaders lead. Pinkerton agents guard the stadium while crowd asks about the Liberty Memorial game score.
Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, U N mediator in Palestine and chief of the trusteeship division, accepts the Nobel Peace Prize with humility. He praises Count Bernadotte for Palestine peace efforts and notes the role of a large UN team of observers. Moshe Sharett hails the award as a tribute to UN service. The piece ends with a note on Portuguese empire history.
Country treasurer announces shipment of 10 400 car and 2 500 truck license tag sets to go on sale January 1 in Kansas. No reservations will be held for specific numbers. Last year 10 286 car and 2 105 truck tags sold all year. year-to-date 10 217 car plates sold, 467 more than last year, and 2 418 trucks sold, 125 more than last year. Tags shaped like Kansas with county codes replace numerals to show county rank, and are issued in numerical boxes without special holds. Miller says reform improves service and saves costs. no tag reservations will be made.
The University of Southern California dedicated a memorial to the late George Tirebiter, famed student body mascot. His pawprints lie in cement beside a Trojan football display as 15,000 students watched a floral wreath placed at the shrine after a memorial service led by student body president Al Wigins.
Seventy six words describe 46 American teachers and students stranded in Paria after Student Travel Service funds ran out. They cabled President Truman for assistance to return home, awaiting chartered plane repairs and a U.S. embassy loan. The last group to depart faces delays due to mechanical issues with a Flying Tigers charter in Amsterdam.
Monday Ow Oil swept Baldwin while NROTC shaded Charlton's and others dominated. Tuesday Commercial saw Morgan Mack and Nieder Implement win two strong showings. Wednesday Ivy League features Independent Laundry and Pritzer-Jayhawk winning, with Franz Cabins and Lawrence Paper Co. notable. Thursday Sunflower League results include Bea mans Radin and Knights of Columbus sweeping wins as standings and high scores appear tangled in a busy club bowling schedule.
Local church groups schedule monthly parties and events at Ecke Hall Potter Lake and the stone church. Members are asked to bring dishes and supplies. Officers elected for Kanwaka Good Will club and Sigel community group. Revival services at Ninth and Rhode Island streets run nightly with ministers from Kansas City Ottawa and Robbins NC leading.
Don Olson, manager of the Fort Collina chamber of commerce, says a farmer who used the missing U S 85 87 junction sign in building a cow TTL has resolved the case at the Colorado Wyoming boundary.
Eugene Raymond Criss filed suit for divorce yesterday in district court seeking a legally recognized dissolution of marriage from Anna Louise Criss. The action names both spouses as parties in the case and requests court jurisdiction for the proceedings.
Mrs. Zelphie Ferrell died Wednesday and funeral services are set for Monday at 2 PM at St Luke A M E Church with Rev E F Fent officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill cemetery. The body lies in state at Bowser Lee funeral home from 6 PM Sunday until services.
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