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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1947
Page
2
Fragmented report notes high level military comment and shifts in command structure involving Army Navy and Air Force. Emphasizes protection of continental defenses under a unified command system with possible designation of Washington as a key hub.
Destis and Fascal brothers tied to a Wells Colorado matter are referenced along with John Zebb and five others in a terse local notice. The readable fragments suggest a familial or property dispute with unnamed specifics.
Buenos Aires reportsSept 24 Jean Digserra wins a race night as women gain votes in federal elections The piece notes that 14 provinces consider legislation to permit female suffrage in provincial ballots
A tropical disturbance off Florida moved inland after hitting Tampa. Winds up to 70 mph lashed coastal areas and waters flooded Newcastle street in the city. The storm's northern fringe brushed citrus regions as waters began receding.
The William Allen White award in creative writing will not be awarded in 1947. The 2,560 competition for an original work open to University of Kansas students will be offered again next spring. Judges include Frederic Bach, Deane Malott, and G. P. Putnam's Sons representatives.
A Kansas University plan details a Junior Red Cross leadership conference with To state rep and Ruth Mellor, meeting with W T secretary and Dean Stockton to model after a prior Illinois event. Also announced is a fixed-price sale of twenty six veteran cars at Fu Laav dealership with nine coded Se qeasues in the listing.
C J Moyer Kansas revenue and taxation commissioner and Highland Kiwanis member was elected governor of the Mo Kan Ark district. Doniphan County farmer and stockman was chosen district chairman. Council Grove officials elected district treasurer and H L Collins of Topeka named division lieutenant governor.
A fragmented fashion snippet notes a style shift toward fuller skirts and long flowing lines. It mentions waist sizing and general silhouette trends without clear attribution or a named designer. The text remains incomplete and lacks concrete entities.
Misnel Piaste, a concrete and violinist, recalls a Madrid concert where a snake slid down the center aisle but did not distract the performance. The reptile moved to the wings backstage as stagehands scrambled, making Fiastro's concert his toughest yet.
Mayer Warren of Tepeke is elected president at the Beet 24.Rh-Mayer arren of rR as at elected president of the of Kaneas municipalities today at the clan Sf de tote au convention. M. P. Jones of Wichita directed Ziman. Board nominees include A. M. Garden City mayor and A. H. Inmer, city attorney of Kansas City.
The commission approves a temporary order lasting one year or until further order, to authorize the described action and set conditions for continued operation. The order emphasizes compliance and oversight during the extension period.
The Kansas football squad and coaches will join a bus trip to an event honoring a graduating student. Details remain unclear as the article fragment provides few specifics about participants and timing.
In Topeka on September 24 a Meth conference voiced a petition against peacetime conscription. The meeting urged the secretary of defense to oppose mandating the draft during peace time.
A damaged fragment notes an accident on Jayhawk where a driver pulled out from a curb and a pedestrian or vehicle is mentioned with names and street references, but many details are unclear in the OCR.
Livestock receipts and prices show slower demand with cows and calves mostly steady to down slightly. Vealers and fed cattle mixed but generally steady, sheep and lambs uneven and weak, with carcass and feeder cattle prices noted and futures expectations for tomorrow's arrivals.
Kansas City notes show a midweek market in progress with cars and sales data. Listings include prices for eggs, hens, and beverages, with various farm and produce items noted alongside general market activity and local pricing.
Traders kept a wait and see stance as global tensions and domestic signals cloud the outlook. Shares in American Woolen and U S Gypsum moved with industry notes while Owens Corning and Westinghouse posted price changes.
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