06 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1948
Page
1
The governor and health agencies confirm additions to the ULCenter STEP medical unit. Legislature would vote two thirds on the 1.38 million dollar project cost.
Topeka June 5 two proposed hospital additions for chest diseases and mental health at the University of Kansas Medical Center would cost 690000 each with the state paying 460000 and a federal grant 230000. The plan would place the units under a national hospital construction program with state matching required and the project aims to expand treatment, training and research across Kansas in cooperation with public health authorities.
The C I O United Packinghouse Workers ended its Wilson & Co strike, with about 8000 workers to resume Monday on terms identical to those accepted by the union at other major packers earlier. The move includes a 9 cent hourly raise and arbitration over firings for cause, while picket lines remain and some workers are set to return today.
A severe rain and thunder storm sweeping the St. Louis area caused extensive damage. Winds up to 45 miles per hour uprooted trees, blew down wires, and shattered plate glass windows. Many homes lost power for hours, with South St. area hardest hit as streets filled with debris.
Paul Tutmarc, 24, who has never visited a barber shop, will tour for about three months with a quartet of singing evangelists. His mother, Lorraine Tutmarc, who cut the family hair since his youth, plans to fly to New York next month with her hair cutting tools to visit him.
At St. Bridget's Church in Kansas City Kansas the 85 year old Rev Apollinaris Grabher known as The Padre will award diplomas to two Mexican children Anthony Talvera and Harry Orega who learned the basics in the church room school. Mass at 8 precedes the ceremony and a brief sermon.
Government aided on the job training is now available for war veterans seeking Girl Scout executive, district, and field director roles. The Veterans Administration signed a 12 month program with the national organization, open to all 1,200 local councils meeting equipment and instruction standards. Subsistence max is 65 dollars monthly for veterans without dependents and 90 dollars with dependents.
Red Cross lists fifty two missing in the Vanport flood area of the Columbia River Valley. Forty five are children. Death toll rises to twenty six as the dike breach near the war mill city of 18700 is confirmed after last Sunday’s breach. A new crest moves toward Portland area with warnings of rising waters tomorrow. A separate note reports a Missouri River crest sweeping through Montana canyons threatening downstream flood impacts.
Weather outlook shows temperatures easing from yesterday's heat with a Sunday that should feel pleasant. Highs near 80 to 82 today, cooling to around 60 tonight, then a return to 90s tomorrow. No rain expected. clouds should break with mainly sunny skies. Corsages advertised at Ed's Day-Nite.
The Freedom Train begins a two day stop at Twentieth and McGee streets. A 9:30 a m ceremony greets Mayor Kemp and Walter O'Brien as crowds view 130 documents aboard the train on track 720. The event includes previews for pupils, bands, canteens, and police and veteran volunteers directing traffic.
Glenns Ferry Idaho June 5 AP a 42 year old man identified as J E J offers to marry a nice white lady for 25000 his ad in the Glenns Ferry Gazette says he is in excellent health with blue eyes auburn hair and a Pensie personality he insists this is real not a publicity stunt write or wire P O Box 613 Glenns Ferry Idaho
The long range housing bill failed to advance in the House banking committee today. Republican Speaker Martin of Massachusetts and Banking Committee Chairman Wolcott of Michigan said action on housing legislation is expected before Congress adjourns on June 19.
The Senate agriculture committee endorsed a House bill to transfer government owned alcohol plants at Kansas City Muscatine Iowa and Omaha to the Agriculture Department. The Kansas City plant sits near the power plant of Kansas City Power and Light on a 1943 site. Tremendous wartime grain alcohol production was managed by National Distillers Corporation.
Continued fair weather in Kansas City area with highs near 80s and 90s and a detailed almanac. A Baltimore man reports losing $540 after leaving cash in his apartment as a thief stole the money. he fired twice but the thief escaped down an alley.
Enrollment for the summer term reached 1 600 by noon yesterday with another 1 000 students expected. Despite a Board of Education ruling delaying summer school some teachers enrolled and many veterans continued after last minute decisions influenced by limited summer jobs. Meadow Lake has urns even KC Pub Serv bus dv.
Kansas City Garden Club opened a two day flower show at the Kansas City Art Institute amid nude life class works on the walls of Eperson hall and two long galleries. Despite initial shock from club members and institute staff, president Mrs. H H Halvorson ordered the two halls denuded while show chairman Mrs. G M Miller noted the art work represented the school year. The program included a performance by the Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral memorial boys choir. The show expands to include new galleries with floral displays and table arrangements. The event is led by director Wallace Rosenbauer and features members led by Mrs. Halvorson and Mrs. Ward C. Martin.
Republican chairman Carro Reece accuses President Truman of using a nonpolitical tour for a pre nomination campaign. He says the trip expenses are charged to Truman's $25 000 travel allowance and criticizes campaign rhetoric funded by taxpayers.
President Truman angrily attacked congressional resistance after lawmakers blocked his farm program. He blamed political foes for stalling the agricultural reform package, warning of consequences for national policy and farm voters.
Taft faces criticism over alleged neglect of influence as a Nebraska appeal links the issue to his public stance. The article reports friction between the president and Nebraska supporters amid political pressures.
President Truman, in a Washington Bureau report by James F. King, criticized the Republican Congress for not enacting administration recommended farm legislation. He argued the public missed the chance to hear the program because they did not know they could attend. The remarks followed prior decryption of gridlock on agriculture and related measures.
Staff Sgt. Carlton W. Barrett, D day Medal of Honor winner, marks June 6 as his wedding anniversary while awaiting a new home with his expectant wife, Josephine George. He rejoined the Army after civilian work and plans to stay until retirement, recalling four years since the Normandy landing and his Medal of Honor exploits.
Gifford Hunter, a 33 year old bank teller, rented a furnished Caliz house and discovered 100 bills and war bonds totaling 22 000 in a dresser drawer. He turned the money over to the owner's attorney after noting the home had been vacant for three months.
C I O United Rubber Workers president S E Buckmaster said wage talks with B F Goodrich Rubber broke down. He warned a strike could occur around July 11 but expects negotiations to resume beforehand. Workers demanded a 30 cent an hour raise and management offers remain undisclosed.
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