Red Troops and Chinese Forces clash at Changchun
Chinese and Soviet withdrawal tensions rise as Communist forces attack Changchun Manchuria two hours before Soviet exit. Fighting rages near airfields and railroad, with American observer plane captured and both sides entrenched in city defenses.
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Changchun
Manchuria
Atack
Fedor Karlov
Harbin
Robert B. Rigg
Chicago
Clay Pond
Portland
Ore
Price Control Aims to Ease Inflation by Late 1946
Bowles told senators that with price patrols in effect there is reason to hope the extreme inflation danger will be past by the end of 1946. He testified that after a year extension of the price office, controls could be lifted in all but acute shortage areas. The administration seeks renewal of OPA beyond June 1946, while warning reductions must not spike prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sald
Senate Banking
Bowlen
Office of Price Administraion
Popainman Wagner
D-N-Y
John W. Snyder
OPA
Ies
Carolyn Campbell Is Chosen Queen At Kansas Relays
Carolyn Campbell was elected queen of the Kansas Relays with members of the Colorado University track team among 38 coed candidates. Attendants include Georgia Lee Weatmoreland Gemma and Jeanne Garbut Beta. The coronation occurs this afternoon at Memo Stadium during the relays.
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Pe Vicago
Board of Trade
Mballey
Kansas City
Rosenberg Testifies as War Crimes Trial Opens
Nuernberg April 15 Alfred Rosenberg official Nazi philosopher testified he studied in Moscow in 1918 and was drawn to Germany to oppose Bolshevism He joined Hitler in 1919 and called Germany his spiritual home The tribunal barred nearly half of his documentary evidence and heard Kaltenbrunner Hoess testify to orders for executions in concentration camps Hoess described Himmler visiting Oswiecim and the gassing process in detail.
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Nuernberg
Greying
Alfred Rosenberg
Nazi Party
Moscow
Russia
Germany
Geoffrey Lawrence
International Military Tribunal
Rosenberg
Adolf Hitler
Munich
Estonia
Ernst Kaltenbrunner
Rudolf Hoess
Oswiecim
Kaltenbrunner
Hoess
United States
Heiinrich Mueller
Heinrich Mimmter
Himmler
Ossswiecim
Palm Sunday Services Draw Large Attendance in Lawrence
Rain did not dampen Palm Sunday worship as Trinity Episcopal Church hosted two services with palm blessing and choir processions. First Baptist featured the cantata Eastertide, while First Presbyterian presented The Seven Last Words. Trinity Lutheran confirmed nineteen children and End’s Church held a reception for associate members. First Christian youth groups capped the evening. Fire crews battled an electrical short at 1019 Delaware Street but caused no damage.
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Lawrence
Baet
Trinity Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ends
First Christian Church
May Wheat Ration Plan Faces Industry Pushback
Washington reports that May wheat and flour rationing is forecast if a 25 percent cut is imposed on bakers and millers. American Bakers Association President John T. McCarthy warns of black market prices while Secretary Anderson defends a possible 25 percent reduction to meet export commitments amid Senate scrutiny. He says action will proceed if needed, despite questions about Canada and global supplies.
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Washington
CPA
John T. McCarrthy
American Bakers Association
UPI
Anderson
Senate
Senate Small Business Committee
Wherry
R-Neb
Argentina
United States
Canada
Mrs Griffith Dies Wife of County Commissioner
Mrs Maud Allen Griffith 62 wife of County Commissioner Lou Griffith died Saturday at Lawrence Memorial hospital. Born Butler Missouri she moved to Lone Star with her parents as a girl and married October 5 1905. Funeral at Washington Creek church with Rev Griffiths service tomorrow at 3 pm. Survivors include husband two sons five daughters one brother one sister and 12 grandchildren.
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Maud Allen Griffith
Lou Griffith
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lone Star
Griffith
Butler
Clinton
Dir
Washington Creek
Elmer Dadisman
David Heckman
Willard Brammel
Rumsey Funeral
Louis H. Griffith, Jr
Jesse A. Griffith
Fairfield
Calif
F. C. Sanders
Glenn Smiley
Aubrey Fishburn
Lawrence
John M. Cation, Jr
Kansas City
Frank Moeller
Richland
David Allen
Appleton City
Emory Swadley
Madison
Wis
Midland accident damages three cars in roadway collision
Cars owned by Leo Weaver Lawrence and Charles A Robinson Nortonville were damaged yesterday afternoon in an accident at Midland. Weaver drove a 33 Dodge sedan which side swiped Robinson’s parked car on the highway. The county sheriff's office investigated the incident.
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Leo Weaver
Lawrence
Charles A. Robinson
Nortonville
Midland
Weaver
Robinson
Couttes
War era meat controls to curb black market sales
Washington announces restored wartime slaughter quotas to improve distribution of meat and curb subsidies fraud. Agencies aim to channel cattle calves and hogs to established packers, preventing total production cuts while restoring normal operations and ceiling-price distribution.
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Washington
OPA
Agriculture Department
Justice Department
FBI
O.P.A
Cancer Control drive reaches two thousand six hundred thirty dollars
Total in Douglas county stands at 2630.10 with 835.95 from residential district workers. Major donor is Soroptimist club at 334.50, plus new contributions of 25 from named locals. Top residential donor is Mrs. Ralph Wolfson with 60.50. top solicitor is Miss Jackie House with 22 donors. Awards announced by Bliesner.
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Douglas County
Round Corner
Soraptimist Club
Fritz Kompany
Roberts Jewelry
Lions Club
Anna V. Baecker
al Bromelsick
Barteides Seed Company
J. A. Holmes
Ralph Wolfson
Jackie ‘House
North Lawrence
Grant Eichern
Cleo Williams
Bliesner
Four Railway Express Drivers Honored for Safety Records
Chief of Police Clarence Bliesner presented safety awards to four Lawrence Railway Express drivers for accident free service. E. O. Woody earned a button for 11 years without an accident, D. H. Barnett for 10 years, while J. M. Barrell and A. D. Schick received one year buttons as new employees. F. H. Penner serves as local express company agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bliesner
Lawrence
E. 0
Woody
D. H. Barnett
J. M. Barrell
A. D. Schick
F. H. Penner
Express Company
Easing House Shortage Through Lower Cost Homes
Washington officials draft broader construction controls to boost new homes on the market at or below 36,000 dollars. The National Housing Administrator plans area quotas, aiming for a larger share of homes sold under 10,000 dollars in each region. Building costs and material supplies are cited as factors, with tighter quotas to push cheaper housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatt
NHA
Urey urges world control of atomic bomb to end war
Nobel laureate Dr Harold C Urey told University of Kansas students that world control of the atomic bomb is the only tenable solution to end war. He warned that drift without plan could lead to another global conflict within 25 years and stressed no defense can stop a few bombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold C. Urey
University of Kansas
Dr. Urey
University of Chicago
New York City
Urey
Kansas City
Columbus
America
Hiroshima
Rome
Rajing
US S.A
U.S.S.R
Soil Conservation Office Moved to New Basement Space
The Kansas Soil Conservation Office has relocated to the basement of the Lawrence Community building, sharing space with the Douglas County Price Control Board in the southwest basement corner. A wooden partition separates the two offices, and access remains as before. Court Boosts Fees Topeka April 15 UPI The Kansas Supreme Court raised attorney admission examination fees to 50 for Kansas attorneys and 100 for out of state admittees, up from 25 for both groups.
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Kansas Soil Conservation Office
Lawrence
Douglas County Price Control Board
Price Control Board
Soil Conservation Office
Andas
Oaid
Price Control Board Ofice
Topeka
UPI
Supreme Court
Kansan
Kansas
May Seek Federal Aid To Stop Riots In Butte
Butte Montana April 15 Governor Sam Ford said he was considering asking the federal government for help to stop riots that damaged dozens of homes and injured two youths. He planned to confer with local and Helena officials before deciding on federal aid as violence by mixed-age crowds disrupted the copper mining community.
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Butte
Mont
Sam Ford
Helena
Gfifivera
Gepredatora
A. McLeod
Fo- Nice
Bart Riley
Barry O'Leary
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
C.il.0
Anatonds Copper Jini Comy
Sam Feard
Montana
163Rd Infantry
Argentina Sends Promise on Wheat to UNRRA Pool
Francis B. Sayre UNRRA delegate reports Argentina will send the remainder of its 150000 ton wheat quota to the UNRRA pool for Europe. He met with President-elect Peron and the cabinet will decide exportable grain surpluses. Argentina has delivered 30000 tons so far. In Manhattan, Jean Fleener of Greensburg is elected president of Mu Phi Epsilon at Kansas State college.
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Santiago
Chile
Francis B. Sayre
UNRRA
South America
Argentina
Europe
Sayre
Juan D. Peron
Buenos Aires
Mu Phi Epsilon
Manhattan
Kan
Neve Jean Fleener
Greensburg
Mu Phi Epsilon, Nations
Kansas State College
Draft Law Goes Back to Senate on Extended Draft Date
Washington reports the House passed a bill extending the draft from May 15 to February 15 of the following year, prohibiting inducements before October 15 and restricting 18 and 19 year olds. The measure, approved 290 to 108, also sets induction limits and allows the president to restart inductions after October 15 if needed, with the Senate military committee backing a year-long extension without a draft holiday.
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Washington
DOE
House
Senate
Senate Military Committee
Lawrence drives to $50,000 share of K U War Memorial
Lawrence fundraising nears halfway to its $50 000 share of the $500 100 K U War II Memorial with $123 042 67 raised to date. The campaign at the Chamber of Commerce Grive headquarters plans intensified reports this week as donors give $100 or more. The memorial design features a scenic campus drive and a bell tower containing a prominent carillon. Additional gifts over $100 were announced.
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Lawrence
iGrive
Chamber of Commerce
Yen
Lawrence Drive
Man Charged With Murder Of Wife In Taxicab Office Fight
George Washington, 32, faces first degree murder and assault with intent to kill charges in a county court. The incident at 73574 New Hampshire street involved Washington, his wife Ernestine Elsie Washington 35, taxi driver William Nelson 41, and a female attendant. Nelson is hospitalized with chest injuries, condition stable. Washington surrendered at the police station after the stabbing. three Washington children survive the couple along with three from a former marriage.
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Ernestine Elsie Washington
William Nelson
George Washington
West Sixth Street
Robert Oyter
Washington
Frank Gray
Wright Brothers Taxicab Company
New Hampshire Street
Nelson
Perry Street
Memorial Hospital
Ernestine Washington
Returning Troops Named From Area
The Associated Press lists local returnees: Sgt. Harald T. Bartholomew of 42 Missouri Street aboard the General Haan bound for San Francisco due tomorrow, and Pte. William K. Ramsey of Valley Falls aboard the General Taylor which docked in New York yesterday. Also note a Public Health Calendar for a Baby Clinic held on the first and third Fridays each month with registration 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with Dr. Mary examiner.
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Tatris
Azerbaijan
Red Army
Sermant Seid
Tabriz
Haljan
Tehran
Mrout
Iran
Karaj
Iong
Razvin
North Dan
Russia
Gre
Kazvin
Zen
Tom Masterson
Associated Press
George Weller
Chicago Daily News
Hen R. Lieberman
New York United Press
Charlotte Ebener
International News Service
Garrion
Chen Shiht~ Sen
Communista
Harald T. Bartholomew
Missouri Street
General Haan
San Francisco
William K. Ramsey
Valley Falls
Taylor
New York
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mary Examiner
KU to Build Dorm Rooms in Memorial Stadium
Contracts totaling 53704 will fund four 16 man dormitory groups for 72 veterans at the east end of KU Memorial Stadium. Construction starts soon and is designed to be permanent with concrete blocks and semi fireproof materials. Meals will be served in the Memorial Building and facilities include recreation rooms, a ping room, and storage.
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University of Kansas Memorial Stadium
George M. Beal
K. N
Atu
Memorial Unibal
Beal
Ing
Studenta
Archer
Giovans
University
Federal Housing Agency
Kansans Academy of Science elects Hibbard president
C L Hibbard of the University of Kansas was elected president of the Kansans Academy of Science in Emporia on Saturday succeeding Dr John Brenkelman. Ki pvid State officers named include President-elect C Peterson of Kansas State and other posts. science section chairs elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Hibbard
University of Kansas
Kansans Academy of Science
Emporia
John Brenkelman
C. Peterson
Kansas State
F. W. Albertson
Fort Hays
S. M. Pady
Tresaurer
S. A. Dalton
D. Ameel
Manhattan High School
Aniora Academy of Science
Colburn
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Trecall Red Troops
Ruaaia
United Nations Security Council
Mozaffar Firouz
Propagands
Hussein Ala
Security Council
United Nations
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Ala
Enn
Promine Red
Bowles
Chester Bowles
Carolyn Campbell
Kansas Relays
Delaware Street
Washington Creek Church
Charles Robinson
OPA and
Paul A. Porter
Drive For Cancer Control
The
Robert C. Williams
al Mcleod
James Guidoni
Butte Street
Raymond Butala
Wwe
Buns Auto Suppacmenst & Son
Idenateetstom
K. U
Union Building
Hibbard
Kansas Academy of Science
Chiropractors
A. R. Colburn
Kansas Chiropractora Association
Kasas City
H. W. Craig
H. O. Blanchat
Wellington
S. R. Reynolds
Iaeeneas
Ate Pom
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