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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1948
Page
2
The House advanced a flood control and navigation package totaling 573 million dollars. Members endorsed the measure aimed at expanding river and harbor safety, with funding earmarked for levee improvements and dam enhancements across multiple sites.
The House approved a conference bill placing 63 new waterway projects on the authorization list totaling 132 444 000 dollars. The measure authorizes rivers harbors flood control and emergency work but provides no funds this year. Backlog of funded projects delays appropriations.
A column links Broadway speed up plans to the Nolan idea and earlier traffic schemes. It recalls T J Seburn’s integrity and council friction, plus reflections on past governors and political figures, ending with a note on A J Stephens picnic events and letters from Central America aviation trip participants.
Harmony 13 argues a strong hold over Republican delegates may doom Dewey to runner status. Key GOP leaders can tilt the race by bargaining at a pivotal moment. Governors Duff Warren and Green could shape the nomination if they act timely.
The Senate scheduled a showdown vote for 5 p.m. Monday on extending the reciprocal trade agreements act. The 14 year old law would expire at midnight unless renewed without amendment. Democratic and Republican leaders backed postponement to ensure maximum attendance for the crucial decision.
Prince Bertil of Sweden arrived in Detroit from age today to participate in the Swedish pioneer centennial celebration. He traveled with a group of Swedish dignitaries for the event amid Detroit’s summer season.
The Republican National Convention seeks to begin balloting for the presidential nomination on Wednesday night June 23. Walter S. Hallanan chairs the arrangements committee and Senator Lodge plans to bring hearings on platform planks forward to Friday to speed adoption. Several resolutions officials may be delayed by travel, but hearings are expected to allow a Wednesday morning platform adoption.
Bruce Roberts 9, at a party hosted by Mrs Viquesney, left a note promising to swim nearby. He was found fatally drowned at 2 15 PM after a day filled with ice cream, cake, and a trombone prize. He would have entered fifth grade at Linwood School next year. He is survived by his parents two brothers a sister and maternal grandmother. Funeral services set for 11 Tuesday at Mellody McGilley chapel with no flowers requested.
A passenger was accidentally thrown to the floor in a train dressing room and attendants at St. Luke's Hospital said she is doing satisfactorily. She has been confined since June 3.
A critique argues that new Broadway safety islands slow pedestrians and confuse drivers. The plan limits counterflow to one lane, creating hazards for both pedestrians and vehicles and contradicts standard practice. Ellis endorses T J Seburn's prior idea to prohibit rush-side parking to restore three moving lanes during peak hours.
Hundreds of associates from civilian and political life attended the funeral for Lewis B. Schwellenbach secretary of Labor in Seattle. The services drew long time colleagues and officials to pay final respects as the nation mourned a public servant.
President Truman denounces propaganda in Moscow Washington exchanges, pledging reliance on peace over self interest. He cites Molotov Smith notes as attempts to coerce world opinion, asserts U S policy seeks open avenues to global peace, and criticizes Soviet obstruction in UN and Europe while praising Governor Warren.
Mrs Lucille McPherson Jenkins of 2001 West Sixty third Street is confined after suffering a broken back and brain concussion. Incident occurred May 27 in Chicago involving a fiber washable shade malfunction. Local report notes medical care and ongoing recovery.
Public notice from the Kansas City Star dated 1948 provides subscription rates and mailing information. Details include daily and Sunday delivery terms, weekly and monthly prices, and postal charges, with publication office listed as Grand Avenue.
President Truman's Wednesday visit to this city and Independence is described as quiet with no rallies or public appearances planned. He will arrive by special train at Union Station around 2 30 p.m. and go to the Summer White House at 219 North Delaware with Independence Chamber of Commerce directors. Local officials, Mayor Roger Sermon, Mrs Truman, and Miss Margaret Truman are also expected. Mrs Wallace, Mrs Truman's mother, has been at the Independence home preparing for the visit. The president is scheduled to depart Thursday afternoon.
Washington reporters and officials differ on President Truman's remark that Stalin is a prisoner of his Politburo. The State Department and many experts view Stalin as the captain of the Soviet high command, while Truman called him a prisoner of the Politburo and a decent fellow who would keep agreements if he could.
The Senate passed a bill to issue a special 3 cent stamp this year in memory of William Allen White the Emporia Kansas editor. The measure moves to the White House for signature.
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