OPA Price Controls Face Amendments Amid Senate Hearing
Washington April 17 House action sought to extend price controls with amendments. Porter warned that dismantling the present system could trigger a price surge and widespread inflation as lawmakers debated provisions on reasonable profits and processing costs. The debate featured party splits and calls to preserve OPA authority to prevent a costly, rapid rise in goods.
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R-Mich
Ted
Monk
D-Okla
House
Kimit
Truman
Wolcott
Eve
Rankin
D-Miss
Porter
Paul Porter
Senate Banking
Congress
Senate
Capitol
Congressional
OPA
Vantene
Truman May Postpone Rock Island Strike Action
The Rock Island Railway system faced a 6 p.m. walkout by about 2,560 employees, but union official J A Colemar said President Truman is expected to intervene and name a fact finding board to review the unions claim that the company altered rules to evade awards.
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J. A. Colemar
Brotherhood of Railroad
Kanes City
Railroad Mediation Board
Chicago
Fall is forecast flees in a plane headline
Dispatches say Changchun fell under communist forces with 40,000 opposing 4,000 government troops and the PPC. Marshall expected to arrive in China to press peace talks as fighting disrupts communications and rail links.
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Changchun
Manchuria
China
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Chungking
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Alout
Tokyo
MacArthur
Washington
Truman
United States
Associated Press
Tom Masterson
Peace Preservation Corps
PPC
Mukden
New Life
Masterson
PCC
First Army
Central
1Th Airforce
Alvan C. Gillem, Jr
Walter 8. Robertson
U.S
Hoover Warns Greek Situation Critical in Food Ship Redirection
Athens April 17 Hoover declared diversion of food ships from Britain necessary to ease a worsening food crisis described as the worst since the war began Only one way out he said and that is to die while noting cargoes already en route could be redirected to replace supplies in the United Kingdom The remarks came amid talks on food aid and supply routes during wartime shortages
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Herbert Hooves
Britain
United Kingdom
Hoover
Bee
Poland
United States
Netherlands
China
Franco
Rozenberg Denies Nazi Slave Labor Executives’ Role
Persecuted Millions reports at Nuremberg depict Karl Rozenberg as head of a brutal Nazi regime that conscripted hundreds of thousands of Eastern Europeans for slave labor and approved mass deportations of Jews and children. Prosecutors presented documentation of Minsk killings and Moscow plans, while Rozenberg blamed subordinates and claimed to seek to ease suffering. He acknowledged excesses but defended his actions as necessities of war.
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P—Alfred) Rozenberg
Nazi Party
International Military Tribunal
U.S
Thomas J. Dodd
R. A. Rudenko
Rosenberg
Minsk
Erich Koch
Koch
Moscow
Reich
Poland accuses Franco Spain at UN of axis ties
Polish delegate Dr. Oscar Lange charged that Franco Spain was created by the axis and a danger to world peace. He cited Spain's aid to axis scientists and the Spanish blue division, urging UN action against Madrid. Ambassador Bonnet and other observers warned of a lengthy case and possible delays.
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Oscar Lange
United Nations Security Council
Toayl
Spain
Madrid
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Lance
San Francisco
London
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United States Department
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Ree
Russia
Red Army
Henri Bonnet
France
Paris
Francisco
Indi
Stag
Spanish Republic
Fernando de Loa Rios
United States
Britain
Brazil
Ilite
Carlson Blasts OPA On Price Controls In Congress
Washington April 1 UPA Representative Carlson says price controls and shortages in houses building materials oil and food stem from wartime controls. He argues ceilings should be removed as soon as prices rise, urging competition to prevail and questioning the need for continued in controlled economy amid postwar policy review. Also notes reappointed election official and stock market index references.
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UPA
Carlson
ReKan
Congressional
Congress
Suggests Reduction of U S Rations in War Time Diet
President Truman questions American overindulgence and urges reducing rations to save food for war ravaged areas. He cites waste and proposes cutting two days a week while supporting relief for Europe as Herbert Lehman backs efforts to avert global famine.
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Lehman
Europe
Dr. E G McGavran Named KU Public Health Chair
Dr. E G McGavran of St Louis will be professor and chairman of the department of public health and preventive medicine at the University of Kansas starting September 1. This new post places him in Kansas City as he leaves Washington University where he is director of public health and St Louis county health commissioner. He holds degrees from Butler Harvard and has held posts with Kellogg Foundation and U S Public Health Service among others. He is married with three children.
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St. Louis
University of Kansas
McGavran
Kansas City
Department of Public Health
Washington University
St. Louis County
Butler University
Indianapolis
Harvard University
Harvard
Rockefeller Foundation
Egypt
Sidel
Hil
Kelloxe Foundation
Hills
Wage increase for 6000 miners approved in tri state district
Joplin Missouri April 17 wage stabilization board approves Eagle Picher Mining and Smelting Co application raising base pay by one dollar daily for about 6000 miners in the tri state lead and zinc district boosting weekly payroll by roughly 40000. Officials say 50 other major operators are filing similar requests with most already moving forward.
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Joplin
Tri-State
Sinc
Eagle-Pitcher Mining and Smelting Company
Kansas City
Eagle-Picher
Stabilization Board
Brent
Principal Speaker Set for Scout Luncheon and Relays
Battle will headline a Scout luncheon as principal speaker. Scouts are expected to attend the event and later participate in the K U Relays scheduled for the same day.
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Battle
K. U
Jon
Lawrence Chamber Elects Getto President At Decent Meeting
C OF C PRESIDENT M J Mike Getto former Pitt All American tackle and ex football coach becomes president of Lawrence Chamber of Commerce for the coming year. He has managed the Hotel Eldridge and came to Lawrence in 1929 as KU football assistant. New officers and directors were elected and will be installed in May.
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M. J
Mike” Getto
Eldridge
Lawrence + Susmbar of Commerce
Getto
University of Pittsburgh
Lawrence
K. U
Elites
George Hedrick
Ligie Eby
R. S. Fox
Joseph G. Quigley
P. Addy
Riley Burcham
C. B. Holmes
Dr. Penfield Jones
Robert Oyler
Ernest Pontius
Art Weaver
May Get Into Race Frank Sullivan Eyes Insurance Post
Lawrence resident Frank Sullivan a 17 year veteran of two wars and former state commander of the American Legion may run for state commissioner of insurance on the Republican ticket. He recently voiced interest, returning from 20 months in Europe as an Army major, and plans a statewide swing next week to gauge sentiment before a formal statement.
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Frank Sullivan
Lawrence
Two Ware
Insuranc
Charles Hobbs
Topeka
Hobbs
Baldwin
Sullivan
Europe
Berlin
Journal- World
Clear skies optimism as Kansas warms
Weather summary from Topeka predicts clear to partly sunny skies across the state for today and tomorrow. Flora reports the Marais des Cygnes river stays near bank full but unlikely to flood unless heavy rain occurs overnight. Kansas highs around 75 degrees with cool nights. Coffeyville chilly at 39 to 61 yesterday.
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Kansas
Weatherman
Flora
Marais Des Cygnes
Altho
Missouri Line
LaCygne
Goodland
Phillipsburg
Coffeyville
Clearing Porta Division Feared Invasion Report
Apr 17 report notes 2 215 from European theater among First Division units. Havre and port area referenced amid feared ordnance and coastal actions. Officers on duty monitor sailing movements as tensions rise.
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Havre
Scrivner Proposes Act Regulating OPA Rules
Rep Scrivner plans a measure to regulate OPA rules. The plan requires instant notification to House and Banking committees, with 15 day review to block or allow regulations. He urged a universal approach for all agencies, citing overreaching rules.
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OPA
Spain
House
Congress
Making Headway In Douglas County Cancer Drive
Douglas County and Lawrence raised 3928.55 toward the 8000 goal for Cancer Control as of this morning. Notable contributions include 288 from the Business and Professional Women's club and 68 from the Oak Ridge Home Demonstration unit and the Jayhawk 4-H club. The residential drive totals reach 1141.55 with 1087 from advance gifts. efforts highlight district chairmanship by Mrs. Will Hayden and secretary Mrs. Bob VanNoy. The Oak Ridge district drive and related events featured a program with Dr. J. M. Matt speaking on cancer control.
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Lawrence
Drive
Oukrige
Jayhawk
Midland Hall
J. M. Matt
Will Hayden
Oakridge
Bob VanNoy
Frank Stockton
Sata
Journal-World
Leaners Home Jayhiwl
Lawreace National Bank
Carter Super Service
Southwest Needs Rain As Wheat Sees Early Growth
Topeka reports that mild weather and scattered rains fueled rapid growth across most of Kansas. Wheat begins jointing in the southwest and heading in south central districts, with oats, barley, rye, and flax in good condition. Seedbeds for sorghums advance as corn planting proceeds, while frost lightly damaged strawberries and tree fruit. Southern cattle begin moving to blue stem pastures.
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Topeka
H. L. Collins
South Central District
Border Counties
Collins
Douglas County court term schedule unclear
The February term of the Douglas County district court will close on Saturday per the court. A May term is planned to begin May 13 with the first Monday in May opening.
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Sesaion Nae
Douglas County District Court
Kansas Relays and Interscholastic Meet Set at KU Weekend
The University of Kansas hosts the Kansas Relays and the 42nd annual Interscholastic Track and Field Meet this weekend. More than 600 athletes from 34 colleges and junior colleges, including 11 from Punahou School Hawaii, will compete. High school prelims Friday morning with finals Saturday. officials and dignitaries include Gov. Schoeppel and Dr. Outland.
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Kansas Relays
Panzhou
Honolulu
Hawaii
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Minnesota University
Carolyn Campbell
Kansas City
John
Outland
F. C. “Phos” Allen
The
Relays
E. Gigley
Atniversity
Charlen Elliott
Acnine
Re Jaye
Wichita East
Marynville
Pretty Prairie
F. A. Thomas
Topeka
Henry Shenk
E. C. Quigley
University
Quigley
K. U. ‘Athletic
Santa Fe plans diesel engine maintenance plant in Kansas City
Fred G. Gurley president announced the Santa Fe railroad will build a trillion dollar diesel engine maintenance plant in Kansas City adjacent to the steam roundhouse in the Argentine district. If materials are available, completion is expected by year end.
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Kansas City
Santa Fe Railroad
Fred G. Gurley
Gurley
Santa Fe
Kan
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