Floods drive Missouri River damage into Omaha area
Floodwaters from the Missouri River surged downstream into Nebraska and Kansas, rupturing a sewer line near Omaha and threatening East Omaha housing. Army engineers raced crews to seal the line as pumps diverted water from beleaguered farms and levees. Damages mounted into millions as families fled and rapid flood fighting continued through the night.
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Omaha
Missouri
Missouri Valley
Dow Lawn
U. S. Army
Washington Weatherman To Interview Applicants
Force Weather Service in Washington DC will interview prospective weather officers in Lawrence on Monday. They seek graduating seniors and graduates with physics, calculus, and related math, to be commissioned as second lieutenants in the Air Force Reserve. Training spans a year at seven colleges starting mid August, with pay during training and active duty thereafter. Both men and women urged to apply via the KU ROTC office.
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Force Weather Service
Washington, D. C
Lawrence
H. G. Garber
Air Force Reserve
Air Force
Air /Force! ROTC
University of Kansas Military Science Building
K. U
Sabres Down Seven MiGs in Korean Front Skirmish
U S Fifth Air Force reports seven Communist MiG-11s shot down in one week ending Friday. One Sabre lost in air combat. another aircraft destroyed on the ground. Weather, including snow rain and fog, hindered operations over the Korean front.
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U. S. Fifth Air Force
Monkey Lungs Used to Assist Patients in Delicate Surgery
White Sulphur Springs W Va reports the first use of a monkey lung external substitute to oxygenate blood during surgery. Five infants with congenital heart defects were kept alive temporarily by a mechanical heart and monkey lungs. All five infants did not survive, but Dr. Robert Jones of the University of Toronto notes the work as a step toward substitute heart lung systems, still experimental.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Robert Jones
Department of
University of Toronto
Floods Roar Through Missouri and Kansas Region
Rising flood waters roil farmland and wash out highways along the Missouri Kansas border causing rail lines to be cut and bridges closed. Missouri highways U S 59 Route 45 junction U S 34 and Route 7 between White Cloud and Rule are blocked. Wildlife seek higher ground as muskrats rabbits and field rats cluster near flooded areas near Ft Leavenworth and Atchison.
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Kansas City
Missouri-Kansas
Beverly
Moadike
Ft. Leavenworth
Iowa Line
Kansas
Honor Farm
Leavenworth
Burlington
St. Joseph
Rock Island
Atchison
Missouri Pacific
Missouri
Kas
Elwood
White Cloud
Rule
Ft. Sherman Air Base
City weighs transfer of Pioneer Cemetery to University control
Citizens fear loss of historical site as city considers handing over Pioneer Cemetery west of the University to University Endowment Association. executive secretary Irvin Youngberg notes plan aims to keep the tract well maintained as a historic monument through association-led upkeep. graves from Quantrill raid and Wisconsin soldiers lie there though many markers are eroded or vandalized.
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Pioneer
University
University Endowment Association
Irvin Youngberg
Endowment Association
Endowment
Youngberg
Quantrill
Pioneer Cemetery
Cordley
Lawrence
Oak Hill Cemetery
Wisconsin
Negotiators Back Again On Korean POW Exchange
MUNSAN Korea truce negotiators resumed talks Saturday to craft a formula for exchanging prisoners of war. U N Command spokesmen would not confirm progress after a two week recess. Col George Hickman said only that talks remain in executive session as subcommittees shelved attempts to resolve issues over Soviet neutral inspectors and airfield construction during armistice.
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Korea
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Reds
George Hickman
U. N
Soviet
Russia
Welsh Reporter Scores Too Many Beats on News
Cardiff magistrates court sentenced 16 year old Harry Royston to two years probation after testimony he had robbed houses in his neighborhood to be first to report thefts. The case details his admissions and prior activity cited by prosecutors.
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Wales
Harry Royston
Harry
En Bai Root
Strike Deal Ends Key Western Electric Walkout
The 10 000 CIO In stallers and Western Electric reach a bargaining accord ending a major strike that threatened telephone service in 43 states and Washington DC. The settlement, a 31.1 cent hour package with 14.1 cent wage rise and 17 cent fringe, sets a pattern for remaining talks involving CW A sales, distributors, and North California Nevada Bell affiliates.
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Western Electtric Co
Auick
CIO Communications Workers of America
Western Electric
Washington, D. C
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CWO
Bell System
California
Nevada
CWA
Joseph A. Beirne
Bell
Ohio
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Wright of Independence files for Third District seat
Independence probate judge John Wright filed Saturday as a Republican candidate for Congress from the Third District. Wright, serving his third term as probate judge, also chairs the Montgomery County Selective Service Board and was a former District Court clerk. Two others, Walter McVey Jr. and Guy Cox, have announced their candidacies.
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Kasuf
John Wright
Montgomery County
Wright
Myron George
Oswego
Montgomery County Selective Service Board
Walter McVey Jr
Guy Cox
State Board of Pharmacy
Skunks Patrol the Dikes in Flood Fight
Skunks join flood defense as rising waters drive them from burrows to dikes. Army engineer E. E. Browning reports troops inspecting the dikes found the animals hostile to humans amid the flood threat. 1952 Road Atlas. Keeler's. Adv.
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E. E. Browning
Army Arma
Keeler's
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Remain in Service 9 Months Longer Terms Extended
An executive order extends the terms of 125,000 volunteers by nine months, preserving continued service and duties across agencies. The move aims to maintain continuity of operations and support for ongoing missions during a transitional period.
Enlistments Extended For U S Armed Forces
About 125000 volunteers facing regular term expirations on July 1 will have extended service for nine months. The extension covers Army Air Force Navy and Marines with selective service registrants excepted. Affected groups total 60500 Army 25000 Air Force 35000 Navy and 4500 Marines. The Defense Department said not all will serve the full extension and none will be kept longer than necessary. Extension applies to all components including reserves and National Guard. maximum active duty for reservists and guardsmen is not lengthened. Some groups are not affected including prior extensions and drafted inductees.
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Air Force
Navy
Marines
Defense Department
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Truman
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Selective Service
Congress
Formation of Local Geology Club Drafted At Meeting
Thirty-one persons attended a meeting in the Community Building to discuss forming a geology club here. An organization committee was formed including Mrs. C. C. Williams as chairman, M/Sgt. H. C. Hunn Jr., J. M. Jewett and E. S. Parnell. D. C. Carpenter of Ottawa presented a rock collection and meetings were set for the third Friday of each month to stress geology as a family hobby. A marriage license was issued for Kate Court and David C. Coleman, ages 25 and 23, Ottawa.
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C. C. Williams
H. C. Hunn Jr
J. M. Jewett
E. 5. Parnell
D. C. Carpenter
Ottawa
New York Stock Market Closes Up On Broad Gain
The New York closing average for 60 stocks ends at 100.2, marking a gain of 0.1. Investors see modest advance across the market as leaders lift the index.
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New York
Up .L
One Dead In Fire At Navy Base Brunswick Barracks
A two story officers' barracks fire at the Brunswick Naval Air Station killed one airman and injured Leroy Russell of New York City, a Negro steward's mate who woke about 15 officers by spreading the alarm. The dead man suffocated in smoke after attempting to escape with others.
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Brunswick Naval Air Station
J. D. Ifft
Leroy Russell
New York City
Lawrence PTA to Begin City School Census Drive
On Monday the Lawrence PTA will start calling on homes for the annual school census. Every house in the city will be contacted before completion, marking the first year of PTA parental participation. The census is required by law and aids class work, records, and future enrollment planning.
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Lawrence
Wolfe
Los
Kansas
E. F. Huddleston
U. St
Huddleston
Showers Return Over Weekend In Kansas Forecast
Forecaster Tom Arnold says more showers and thunderstorms are on this weekend’s schedule for Kansas. Central Saturday night and west and central portions Sunday will see the precipitation, with cooler conditions in the northwest by Sunday afternoon. Morning lows 40 to 50, afternoon highs 60s to 70s. No flooding expected as streams rise moderately. Heavy rainfall occurred across much of the state in the 24 hours ending Saturday 6 am, with Dodge City at 2.00 inches and Pratt at 1.98 inches, including hail in some areas.
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Topeka
Kansas
Tom Arnold
Arnold
Scott City
Weather Bureau
Dodge City
Pratt
Ottawa U Professor Recalled to Marines
Ottawa University head of speech Purcell has been called to active duty as a Marine pilot. He will leave May 3, and his wife and two children will stay at Ottawa U. Purcell served as a photo fighter pilot in the Pacific in World War II and has been in the speech department chair since 1949.
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Ottawa University
Marine Corps
Reell
Pacific
Purcell
Threat to Raise Steel Wages Triggers Political Clash
Washington report says the Truman administration threatens to raise steel workers' wages early next week after seizing the industry. CIO chief Philip Murray and U S Steel president Benjamin Fairless left Washington for Pittsburgh as Republicans press to block federal funding and seizure actions. Senators challenge Sawyer's authority while company attorneys plan a new court bid to contest seizure legality and pay raises.
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U. S. Steel
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Ferguson
R-Mich
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D-Nc
Western Union Strike Talks Collapse Again
Negotiations in the two weeks old Western Union strike broke down once more as AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union rejected a company plan for 60 days of work then pay talks. CTU president W L Allen called the offer silly and ridiculous and the union said no money was offered. Western Union president J L Wilcox confirmed the stance.
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Western Union
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W. L. Allen
International Ctu
J.L. Wilcox
Demo Party Finance Criticisms From Former Official
Harold Goodwin, ex executive secretary of the Democratic State Committee, published a letter to Kenneth Anderson of Emporia criticizing party finance. He notes the Kansas Democrats still owe $18,000 from the 1950 election and should fund the 1952 drive. He also endorses Anderson’s opponent Leigh Warner of Cimarron for national committeeman.
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Harold Goodwin
Kenneth Anderson
Emporia
Anderson
Goodwin
Kansas
Anerson
Leigh Warner
Cimarron
American Society of Newspaper Editors elects i Wright Bryan
Washington based i Wright Bryan, president of the Atlanta Journal, was elected Saturday as president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The selection marks a leadership change at the national editors group with Bryan set to guide the association.
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Atlanta Journal
American Society of Newspaper Editors
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Endicott Minesweeper Engaged North Korean Batteries
A high speed U S minesweeper engaged Red shore batteries at Songjin North Korea on Saturday in a brief duel. The vessel withdrew without casualties.
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Tokyo
U. S
Endicoll
Songjin
North Korea
Parents Voice Teen Views On Parental Coping
New York report summarizes anonymous teenage opinions from 700 East Tennessee College freshmen. Teens fault parents for leniency and tense home life, seeking stability, open discussion, and less social pressure. They request more religious teaching, more home chores, and smaller allowances.
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Pratt
New York
P. W.alexander
East Tennessee College
Alexander
Three Boys Arrested In Eudora Store Burglary
Douglas County deputies arrested three local youths after finding more than 1400 dollars in their possession tied to the W H Ziesenis magazine store burglary in Eudora. Two 17 year olds from Lawrence face burglary and larceny charges. a 15 year old from Eudora will be handled by probate court. All money recovered.
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Douglas County
W. H. Zlesenis
Eudora
Travis E. Glass
Lawrence
Douglas County Probate Court
Fred Robertson
Earl McClure
Glass
Payne
Lathrom
Jin Eudora
Rubber curbs eased as rubber controls end
The government announced the removal of almost all controls on natural and synthetic rubber effective April 21 with a reserve trigger for a possible clampdown if stocks fall or prices rise. It preserves measures to keep synthetic plants operating and to monitor the stockpile levels while maintaining free competition between rubbers.
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Washington
National Production Authority
Henry H. Fowler
NPA
Kansas Relays Meet Delayed by Wet Track at KU Stadium
Rain soaked the Memorial Stadium track as Kansas Relays events began with the decathlon and the 48th Kansas Interscholastic Relays. Track conditions were praised for potential improvement with resurfacing Friday, while officials faced concerns over marks and possible delays. Kansas and Oklahoma U teams eyed record times, with Lloyd Koby and Wes Santee among hopefuls as crowds lagged due to Easter break.
Bradley’s Kilbee Leads Kansas Relays Decathlon Pace
Bradley University’s Kilbee led the decathlon after 5 events with 3,263 points, 28 points ahead of Arkansas’ Dean Pryor. Pryor was favored in discus, pole vault and javelin as the 27th Jayhawker Games unfolded, with five events completed yesterday and five more starting this morning.
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Kilbee
Bradley Universd
Kansas
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