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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
9
Britain vows financial stability in return for four billion dollars in American assistance. Officials say the aid will bolster currency reserves and support government spending while measures to restore confidence are implemented.
Britain pledged to stabilize its currency and maintain financial stability in return for over 4 billion dollars in Marshall Plan aid through June 1953. The accord includes allowing transfer of strategic raw materials to the United States and can be terminated by either side with six months notice.
Walter J. Hagland 63 of 6025 Tracy avenue will retire tomorrow from the General Post Office after thirty eight years of service. He joined December 29, 1909 and has worked in the lock box stamp and money order sections. Born in Kansas City he will take a three week vacation to Santa Fe New Mexico to visit relatives and then plans to loaf. He has long been a member of the National Federation of Postal Clerks.
The National Council of American Soviet Friendship asks a federal district court to strike the group from the December list used by President Truman's loyalty review board. The suit contends Attorney General Tom Clark acted unconstitutionally in labeling the organization and seeks an injunction to stop use of the designation.
Jean Ann Hickman, 14, sobbed in circuit court as she chose to live with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Adolph Ernst of Evanston over remaining with her ailing father Karl R Hickman 53 a cancer patient. Dorothy 18 testified they never got along with him and would not return unless terms allowed visits. The Ernsts would assume full financial responsibility for the nieces.
A lyrical poem expressing deep romantic devotion to a beloved, praising virtues and joy in love. The speaker ends with overwhelming happiness and gratitude for the beloved’s presence and affection.
Ambassador W. Averell Harriman told international trade union leaders that the four year Marshall Plan program ends with Europe taking the bulk of the effort. He said the United States provides support but must let others shoulder most of the load.
A $150000 blaze at the Pruett Schaffer Chemical plant erupted as naphtha and paint drums exploded. Firefighters battled roaring flames for two hours, evacuating many nearby residents and leaving the plant destroyed with two injuries reported.
Funeral services are set for tomorrow for R D MacLean veteran Shakespearean actor who also played Padre Junipero Serra in the San Gabriel mission play for thirteen seasons He died Sunday at age 89 in Hollywood California
Pittsburgh report says Harbison-Walker Refractories signed a two year pact giving 2600 workers a 10 cent hourly raise. The firm, which sets fire brick wage patterns, noted price increases would take effect July 6. A separate feature notes the Thompson Southwest arboretum near Superior, Arizona, showcasing rare Southwest plants and flowers.
North Dakota voters face a ban on religious garb for public school teachers, with nuns among about 72 of 6500 teachers affected. The initiative draws Protestant clergy sponsorship amid major Republican and Nonpartisan League contests for November party ballots.
The U S Air Force will send sixteen jet fighters on an exploratory Trans Atlantic flight beginning around July 7 from Selfridge Michigan to Bangor Maine then via Labrador Greenland Iceland to England. Two C 54s and one C 47 accompany resupply and a B 17 for sea rescue. Sixty three officers and enlisted men participate with a weather scouting B 29 preceding.
Vice-President Li Tsung jen said the military situation in North China is safe and urged moving the national capital from Nanking to Peking to bolster army morale in the fight against Chinese Communists.
Vernon Smith, 32, charged with rape in attacks on a 14 year old, was mislisted as living at 1725 Topping Avenue by the property owner Mrs Wallisie Cox 5809 East Eighteenth Street. Smith gave the Topping Avenue address at arrest.
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