Wind Shift Fanned Smoke Over Texas City Fires
A chaotic scene unfolded as damaging fires erupted near Texas City after a wind shift. Officials warned many bodies may remain buried among ruined tanks and plant wreckage while hospitals in the Houston Galveston area strained under thousands of injured.
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Texas City
Tex
Ingoin
Galveston
Ciacci
Jeans Weaneadey
Senterdiy
Anit
Aresser
Welnetqs
Sarhtinasola
Mintantion
Caeyeny
Eheriiy
Ainrisn
Tarre
Atill-Eamytherine
Amoke Had Drifted As Far Fir and As Malest Mine and Dachsere
Sid Richardson
Perth
Houston-Galveston
Humble Company
Tank Farm
Monsanto
J.C. Tranhan
Humble
Tendar
Army Chemical Engineers
United States Public Health Service
Monannro
Tam
Fete
Paul H. Harris
Houston
Tranhan
Asareh
Robert Vance
Texas
Galveston Bay
Helgoland Bombed by Britain in North Sea Blast
April 14 report from Cuxhaven describes British demolitions blowing up Helgoland, the German North Sea stronghold. Smoke plumes rose as three blasts echoed, sparking fear and indignant reactions among locals and sailors watching from shore and ships.
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Helgoland
Gibraltar
North Sea
Britain
Cuxhaven
Germany
U5 Mies
Rands
Alrand Poon
Sailnra
Russia blocked Greece aid plan as U N veto risk looms
United States proposed U N supervision for Greek aid and frontier police, while Soviet aid to Poland and Yugoslavia faced opposition. Britain and France resisted special U N council control, arguing different handling for Soviet and allied assistance. At the same time Lawrence High led KanKan Relays with early track events. Dick Detinset swept shot put and discus as the meet began.
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Greece
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Lake Sureren
Noy
Russia
United Nations
Security Council
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Council
Hadian
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France
Sion
Truman
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U.S
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Dick Detinset
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Sandefur
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Berton
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Tateba
Raaftme
Tease
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Ther Hufford
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Rengel
Wandotte
Dick Johneen
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Langefur
Laswence
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Cossman
Hurehineen
Rennur
St Hoseph
Fredonie
Murthy
Sreka
Fon
Sae
St. Inseph
Cable cut near Blue Springs triggers $1000 reward
Kansas City April 18 officials of Southwestern Bell report a trans continental cable cut two miles west of Blue Springs Missouri. The damage blacked out 172 circuits including a National Broadcasting network line. Service was restored by morning.
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Kansas City
Southwestern Bell Tele- Phone Company
Blue Springs
M. J. Stocker
Missouri-Kansas
Stocker
National Broadcasting Company
Ammunition on Freighter Grandcamp Manifest Reveals 16 Cases
Texas City April 1849 Samuel F Muecke customs collector testifies before a four man guard hoard investigating the Grandcamp explosion. He says a manifest shows the ship carried 16 cases of ammunition loaded at Antwerp for Lageeria Venezuela. The vessel was overshipped and missed port. It was to be transferred at Galveston.
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Texas City
Apr
Samuel F. Muecke
Grandcamp
Antwerp
Belgiuim
Lageeria
Venezuela
Galveston
Shotton Named Phillies Boss Replaces Durocher
Brooklyn April 18 63 year old former manager of the Philadelphia club Burton Burt Shotton was named manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers today by Club President Branch Rickey. Shotton replaces Leo Durocher who was deposed as head of the Dodgers by the baseball commission. Hanpy Chandler 10 days are for action and becoming to a major league manager.
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Brooklyn
Burton Burt FE
Shotton
Philadelphia
Hill
Btoaklyn ‘Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Leo Durocher
Coss
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ALBR
Hanpy Chandler
Acti
Russia and Austria clash over German assets at conference
Moscow reports Secretary of State Marshall accuses Molotov of pushing for a puppet Austrian state after Molotov rejects a U S plan on German assets in Austria. He warns that such a pact would strip Austria of independence. Gruber urges a quick Austrian peace, opposing any Yugoslav territorial concessions.
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Marshall
V.M. Molotov
Austria
Molotov
Britain
Ernest Bevin
Georges Bidault
France
United States
Germany
Melody
Molotay
Karl Gruber
Council of Foreign Ministers
Yugoslavia
Local Red Cross Office Aids Texan Relative Checks
Mrs. W. T. Douce executive secretary of the Red Cross urged all seeking information on relatives in Texas to contact the local Red Cross chapter. Inquiries are read to the Dallas chapter and teletype forwarded to the Galveston Red Cross master files. Requests include Rev. and Mrs. B. L. Millard parents of M/Sgt. A. W. Millard and Roy Feaslee brother-in-law of Rosa Moon.
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The
Red Cross
Texas
Tex
Red Creen
Dallas
Galveston
K.A. R.O.T.C
Texas City
Roy Feaslee
Rosa Moon
Pennsylvania Street
Building premiums spark ward construction dispute
The board reports construction costs exceed estimates by about 30 percent after bid openings. Officials say extra charges for materials delivery and contingencies raise total costs beyond the approved maintenance funds. City leaders consider options and advise proceeding only with approved premium payments while reviewing bids and project feasibility.
Two-Day Spring Education Conference at University
A two day spring education conference for school administrators opens at the university with theme How Ader Today to guide sessions. Chancellor Deane Wo Malott will greet attendees at the second general session, with multiple discussions and expert talks from M. E. Hahn and a Washington education official. Participants include Kansas and Western Missouri superintendents, principals, and teachers.
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Ea. Quay
Mbaelork
Deane Wo Malott
Qwn
Kansas
Western Missouri
M. E. Hahn
Center Psychological Service
Szmigiase University
No Signs Today of Strikes End
No new moves appeared in the telephone workers strike near resolution at the White House. National Federation of Telephone Workers leaders said they may press their case if arbitration fails. The walkout, begun in April, idled about 840,000 workers. Union President Joseph Reitne warned that if no settlement is reached by Monday, more workers may return to or stay out of work.
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White House
J. A. Beirne
National Federation of Telephone Workers
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Atrikn
Be Stem
ATL & T
Schwellenbach
N.F T.W
N.F.T.W
Joseph Reitne
House
Senate Committee
Pepper
J.fla
Murray
L)mont
Labor Department
Surplus Sale At S O W Through Thursday
Surplus items from Sunflower Ordnance Works include hardware plumbing coal kerosene wood stoves and plant furniture. Bidding on a comparative basis with written bids accepted daily 8 30 am to 2 30 pm except holidays. Visual inspection available at the wage office in the lower ordnance works building.
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Sunflower Ordnance Works
Ae Se
Lower Ordnasce Works
House Passes the Strike Curb Bill in Washington
The House approved a labor bill deemed likely unconstitutional by the CIO and unions. Labor leaders claim the Hartley bill is poorly written and vow court challenges. Senate debate begins next week as it seeks stricter or altered limits while conference talks loom.
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Washington
House
Nathan Cowan
Senate
Taft
Senate Labor
Veterans on the Job Training Form Third Class
A Class A meeting at Liberty Memorial High School will form another on the job training class for veterans beginning in May. Veterans from as far as 25 miles away are enrolled. Instructors must be VA approved and hold a college degree with farming experience. The first class started November 15 and remains in progress.
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Dh & Op
Merday
Liberty Memorial High School
Robert Berkley
Todo
Agaon
Berkley
Training Spots for Advanced Air ROTC Summer Camps
Two training events will run this summer for advanced Air ROTC students in the Second Area Training Camp. Sites include Chin Kantet, VI, Lowry Field, and Manhattan with sessions June 22 to August 2 and related instruction in military skills, classroom work, and practical training for a Reserve commission through Air ROTC.
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Reserve Commission
Warm Sunny Weather Prompts Local Weather Outlook
Topeka reports warm sunny weather with forecasts of continued drying and resumed field work. Rivers Marais des Yenes Nees and Vordigris flood briefly but expected to recede. highways may reopen. Low tonight around 49 to 60, highs 66 to 72, with light scattered showers possible Saturday night. WALLACE IN SWEDEN Says Small Powers Have Vital Role in Quest for Peace. The former vice president, visiting Stockholm, argues Scandinavia’s geographic position gives small nations a critical role in achieving peace, noting broad British support for constructive outreach.
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Tohanes
Marais Des Yunes
Tle
Sourt
Tevet
Neesshe
Vordigris
State Highway Commission
Flora
Ellis
Depres Coffey
Goodland
Wallace
Sweden
Stockholm
Henny A. Wallace
Scandinavia
Britain
England
Rosaig
League Meeting Draws About Sixty Attendees Across Cities
About 60 attendees from Wichita Manhattan Topeka Lawrence and Sedgwick County attended the Tongue of Wonton Voters convention. Mrs Hie Ll Reedy of Lawrence state president presided as delegates and alternates were welcomed. Sweden guest Read spoke on adult education and local leaders outlined the group’s yearly program and budget. The gathering included elections of state officers and discussion of legislative sessions.
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Wonton
Lawsence
Wichita
Manhattan
Topeks
Lawrence
Sedgwick County
Hie Ll. Reedy
Lawrince
Moras Claes
Sweden
Herth
Elem
Kannan Hwaen
Hew Wall
Topdha
Clifford Mah
Wielita Waa
Wea Newline
Mrachal Wilson
Tae Wekaz
Mra
Winnie
Lawrance
Karl Kreider
Lawence League
Fred A. Rumimoeray
Manhattan Leazie
Kansas League
Renile
Stockholm
Laurence
Kansas University
Tald
Wig
Mail Business Rises Amid Telephones Silent Strike
An increase in stamp sales and a busy mail office followed a telephone strike. Don Caring notes stamps are used on local mail, reflecting strike influence while Kansas Relay crowds draw extra staff at the University of Kansas. F W Cox cites relay visitors boosting mail handling. seven new workers join for two days. Topeka office head arrives with Kansas City officials joining later today.
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Don Caring
Tnday
Carlos
Taliseriph
F. W Cox
Kansas
University of Kansas
Corline
Ineal
Coy
Starthence
Topeka
Weather District Forecast for April 18 to 23
Forecast covers Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska. Scattered light showers with amounts generally under half an inch in southern Oklahoma and southeastern Missouri. Saturday cooler with light showers, then warmer Sunday and cooling again midweek. Nebraska Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma see temperatures near or above normals. some days cooler with gusty winds.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
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