Worth Mo. Teacher Heroine in Tornado Wild Escape
Mrs Anne Trump saved her pupils by guiding them into a cave as a tornado struck Worth. Winds wrecked buildings and uprooted trees while debris torn the barn and damaged property. The storm forced residents to shelter, with students aided by older siblings and a brave evacuee effort by the group.
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Hill Setzer
Harry Harris
Marra
Bolter Cave
Han
Fergie
Tremp
Hainan Thyntl
Walning Boek
Max Tee Mur
Jerry Allee
Setlah Mabbitt
Jax
Jerry
hBdren
Tromp War
Clasche
Marrvilla
Ao Meze
Worth
Wehools
Lost First Round Statement on Palestine Question
Ali referenced remarks taunting British delegate Sir Alexander Cadogan and urged clear explanation of Britain's intent to implement Palestine recommendations. He described the Palestine issue as a serious question and said it should be addressed with seriousness and candor.
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Mamiet
Prince of
Denmark
Ali
Alexander Cadogan
Britain
Teward
Palestine
Striking Dockmen Vote to Return to Work
About 1,600 dock workers who had been on strike voted to resume work. The move follows government appeals to end the walkout, which disrupted garbage collection and market operations in London. The strike entered its third day, with officials aiming to halt further disruption and restore services.
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London
Tomocrow
Resigns State Post Moves to New State Hotel Role
Topeka date April 30 Gov Frank Carlson announces Charles Coq resigns as state highway director and appoints Kal Buree of Concordia as director of the state hotel and restaurant board. Frank Z Faris will head the hotel and restaurant board. The changes take effect May 1 and await board approval.
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Topeka
Charles Kines
Kal Buree
Concordia
Frank Carlson
Frank Z. Faris
Manan
Board of Administration
Acd
Kayeerin
Kirrge
Postaurant
Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence and Nearby Areas
Obituaries report the deaths of Charles Ericksen of Ward Tacoma Mrs Edith Batisen confirms the passing April 23 in Tacoma He grew up in Lawrence and married Karen Krikeen late C J Eriksen Mrs UT Rickhon survives Interment in Tacoma Arlie F Wieding of Long Beach Calif dies at about 1 Friday service in Long Beach He is survived by wife Low Dreher Wiedings and a granddaughter He worked at Santa Fe freight office in Lawrence before moving to California Sarah C Terrell of Eudora dies at 86 at daughter Miss Henrietta Terrell’s home in Mankato Winter funeral plans to be announced Survivors include Henrietta Terrell Zepp el Mankato Kathy C Terrell Seattle and Thomas Frank Terrell and families Charley H Harris dies at 72 in Linwood Former Union Pacific railroad foreman Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm Schubert chapel Burial Memorial Park Cemetery Kansas City with Masonic rites He is survived by wife Lizzie Harris a son Robert Davis Kansas City three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Charles Flw Erick
Ward
Edith Batisen
Herecotmin
Charles FP. Chricksen
Tacoma
Lawrence
Misa Karen Krikeen
C. J. Eriksen
Utrickhon
Ain Taconta
Arlie
Arlin F. Wieding
Long Beach
Calif
Low Dreher Wiedims
Ann Art Grandain
California
Santa Fe Freicht
Sarah C. Terrell
Eudora
Henrietta C. Terrell
Mankato
Th. Frank Terrel
C.H. Harris
Charley H. Harris
Linwood
Union Pacific Railroad
Hareldi, Barr
Schubert
Memorial Mark Cemetery
Kankxa City
Lizzie Harris
Robert Davis
Kansan City
Leavenworth Night Club Operator Granted $500 Appeal Bond
Leavenworth Kan April 30 07h Igoe a Leavenworth night club operator was granted $500 appeal bond after conviction in city court on counts of possession of intoxicating liquor and maintaining a nuisance Judge Edwin J Holman imposed fines of 150 on each count and 30 days in county jail his attorney filed an appeal to district court Sheriff Turner reported 14 cases of assorted liquors found at Igoe home and near the club on March 6. Red Cross opens relief headquarters in Grant City Mo to aid Worth County families.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Jamentgne
Leavenworth Nicht
War Free
Igoe
Edwin J. Holman
Leonard
Turner
Tornadoes Hit Four Communities Across Region
Tornadoes struck four communities causing significant damage in a winter storm. Reports describe collapsed homes, ruined bedding, downed power lines, and casualties as emergency crews sweep affected areas. Residents recount fierce winds and debris strewn through streets and structures.
St Joe Hotel Fire Tragedy Reported Inpartial Text
A fire described with partial details occurred at the St Joe hotel. Firefighters battled flames and water damage while victims were evacuated by ladders. One man, Bert Baer, was found unconscious and taken to hospital with condition not reported.
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Bert Baer O
Byauke
Attend Topez A Meeting Of wartime volunteer groups
Representatives from the Red Cross chapter Salvation Army and county welfare join today’s Kansas gathering. Mrs. Worth Douee, Red Cross executive secretary, chairs with Majorice Redyards of Creation Army. Also listed are Mes. Ethel Me J W Murray and Mrs. Dare along with several other local delegates slated to attend tomorrow’s session.
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Doagfag
Red Cross
Salvation Arty
Kansas
Majorice Redyards
Creation Army
Ethel Me
W. Murray
Dohn
Hedt Poss
Vta
Tomerrie
Dare
Mildred Watson
Wc, Boardman
K. St. Moore
Fsp
WRK
Mere. Ro N. Fitzpatrick
Two Roof Holes From Quick Home Fire
Fire at J C Crum residence at 216 Lanesimet Warxtinguishell WP burned two roof holes after wind blew sparks from burning tree limbs. Firefighters also responded at 2 50 pm to extinguish a car fire owned by JE Robb at 141 Kentucky street where insulation burned from electrical wiring.
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J.C. Crum
Lanesimet
WP. Teoay
Crum
Sixteenth and
Magnachusetts Street
Community leaders fund student transportation program
Joseph Wilkins and Irene Peabod, directors of the student groups, organized a transport support initiative at Ravsdes University. Volunteers coordinated trips to Leavenworth, Turner, Benner Springs, Pav Osneatrmie, and Ottawa, with funds raised by the Chamber of Commerce to aid the Women’s Glee club’s activities.
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Jeseph Wilkins
Irene Peabods
Utes
Universite of Ravsdes
Ste Hig
Commeorees
Bytpe
Tast
Womk
Glee Diab Siti
Leavenworth
Turner
Benner Springs
Pav Osneatrmie
Ottawa
Voncetta
Wyandotte
Rosedale High
Kansas City
Pyle
Faye
Linweretee
Chamber of Gcommerce
Local University Honors Seven Longtime Staff Members
Longtime extension staff members Tan Whiteford 830 Vermont Street and others received awards for 25 years of service during a university dinner. Speakers noted contributions in library extension and civil engineering divisions as campus events included talks on international cartels, mass of the mesotron, and safety education programs for colleges.
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Tan
Whiteford
Vermont
Tod
Dean
Wichita bonds validated by supreme court action
Wichita city asks Supreme Court to force State Auditor George Robb to register waterworks improvement bonds approved by voters in the last general election. Robb refused due to election notice publication being 21 days late. The 1947 legislature had passed an act to validate the bonds despite the irregular publication.
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Taneka
Wichita
Supreme Court
George Robb
Robb
Forests Reckless Driving Bond Declared Forfeit
Police Judge J J Lane declared forfeit the $25 bond posted Saturday by Joel Robinson of 835 Lyons Street after he was charged with reckless driving and jailed by police. The ruling follows the arrest and bond posting earlier in the week.
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Forrests
J. J. Lane
Ferfet
Joel Robinson
Lyons Street
Great Hijjah oratorio rehearsals ahead of Sunday concert
Final rehearsals for the oratorio Hijjah are under way as the University music forces prepare a Sunday matinee performance at 4:00 p.m. With cast including Marie Wilkins, Earl Watkins, and Reinheld Schmidt, the program features soloists from the Chicago and New York scenes, and promises a memorable shared vocal event with no admission charge.
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Dyer Qo
WaThyn
Dean Bom
Marie Wilkins
Zuprane
Tole
Matropoltiny Opera House
Viéty Bonso
STJ
Bcense
Earl‘ier
Mrsx
Watkins
Exogeans
Shubert Opera Company
United States
Crateria
Amia
Israel
Drene Trihody
Orateria
Chienge
New York City
Gregh Quenl
Das
O Reet
Chefens
Mitrkins
KK. U
iFor
Karl Krueger
Elijah
University of Kansas to award 20 camp counselor certificates
Twenty students at the University of Kansas will receive certificates of fitness this week for summer camp counselor roles after completing a one day training session sponsored by the local Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. The program covered camp games singing talent shows arts and crafts and athletic activities.
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University of Kansas
Yolclas Amt Alpha Phi Omega
National Service Fraternity
Senate Labor Bill Breakup Aims At Four Measures
PAVORS FOUR BILLS from pace 1 would revise Wagner act, create a federal mediation agency with court injunction powers, subject unions to suit for breach of contract, and set up a senate house committee to study labor management relations. Senate to meet at 11 a.m. EST to speed final vote. session plans abandoned tonight amid debate over four toughening amendments.
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Pace
Senate
Senate Labor’ Committee
Senate-House
Morse
G.O.P
Taft
Ball
R.minn
Jaycees Luncheon at Hotel Eldridge Highlights Employer-Employee Theme
A Junior Chamber of Commerce luncheon in the Crystal room at the Hotel Eldridge drew nearly fe members and guests. Prof E C Buehler from the university speech department spoke on Employer-Employee Relationship. A party is planned for May 27 at Lawrence Country club with time to be announced. Completion of street sign project hinges on delivery of ordered signs.
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Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
E. C. Buehler
University
Lawrence Country Club
Sicn Pro Effec
Market wrap shows mixed cattle and grain prices across Kansas City and Chicago
The market report covers Chicago Wheat futures steady to higher, corn steady, and hogs active with top in the mid twenty four dollars. At Kansas City and Mount Airy livestock sales, cattle and calves show varied gains with bulls firm and beef steers steady to higher, while weights and feeders hold near steady. lambs and sheep show modest moves amid overall cautious demand.
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Marian City Livestock
Kaneas Oxy
APU Sda
Cattia Lew
Hicher Acthe
Mountay
Wediumerwighia
Wrtehta
Sunflower on List for Army Navy Mobilization Plants
Congress urged by the army and navy to hold 37 key industrial plants ready for swift mobilization, including sites in Kansas and Missouri. War and Navy officials say to retain plants indefinitely for production of essential materials and to allow leasing to reliable manufacturers for mobilization era goods.
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Wathington
Congress
Army Land Navy
Kansas
Missouri
Patterson
Navy
W. John Kenney
Marsons
Kany
Sunflower Ordwater Works
De-Soto
Kan Lake City Arsenal
Ine Dependencs
St. Tonia Ordnance Plant
St. Bots
Miaaouri Ordinance Works
Lenmvinna
Kanai City
Phone Operator Stays at Post During Tornado Warning
Worth Massachusetts April tornado disaster details telephone operator Mia Oren Myers 47 held her switchboard for hours relaying warnings to residents. She recalled rushing to a fruit cellar as the tornado struck, the cellar filling with water and roof debris flying. Her husband died in the crash while trying to reach their daughters.
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Worth
Mia
Oren Myers
Ethel King
Mme
Sdout
Lawrence county notes warn of storms and roads for sunny spring driving
A Lawrence column blends local humor with weather notes and road guidance. A Scottish war bride’s quip echoes amid a report on a knockout weed killer trial, while references to a San Francisco football film and local highways, including Highway 40 and routes to Leavenworth County Park, frame a leisure and travel piece.
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Lawrence
Midland
McLouth
Leavenworth County Park
Tonganoxie Lake
Jand
Phone Company Reports Four Vandalism Cases
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co reports four vandalism incidents in Kaosne City hitting about 700 telephones. Cables were cut with an ax in three cases and a bullet severed a cable in the fourth. The most serious damage disrupted two 20N pair over head cables in Eastern area county. One man was killed.
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Kaosne
Southwestern
Bell ‘Telephone Company
Aia County
Atate Ine
Tornado injures two girls in Phelps County strike
A tornado hit Wrinkler and Seaton communities in southeast Phelps County late last night around 9 30 killing elderly Tom Harris and injuring two high school girls from Wrinkler Two Duncan daughters were also injured and taken to a hospital at Wayni.
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Rolla
Mao
John Duncan
Wrinkler
Duncan
Jes Rirls
Wavni
Kansas Skating Rink Operators form new association
Lawrence man elected president at meeting of 22 rinks. W F Bryant of Topeka named president Lee Dyer of Lawrence vice president and R C Work of Newton secretary treasurer. The organization formed at a meeting held last night in Newton Kansas.
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Lawrence
Newton
Kan
Kansas Skating Rink Operators Association
W. F. Bryant
Topeka
Lee Dyer
R. C. Work
Market Notes on Hay Wheat and Potatoes From Chicago and Kanaan
Market report details Apr receipts and prices for alfalfa and hay at Chicago and Kanaan City. Cites warmer weather easing demand, mixed grain prices including corn and oats, and poultry and butter quotations. Highlights several regional items such as Idaho, Minnesota, South Dakota and California outputs with varied stock levels and prices.
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Manaae City
Ranas City
Aprib Cab Hlta
Icare
Chicago
Arrivata
Karris
New York Stocks Rally Amid Broad Market Activity
The stock market showed broad gains with early and afternoon strength as leaders such as Bethlehem, American Telephone, General Motors, Montgomery Ward, and Du Pont led the advance. Volume neared 800,000 shares with notable action at the open and late in the session, finishing higher overall.
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New York
Tsanan
Aome
Lete Tuat
Sten
Bethlehem
American Telephone
General Motors
Montgomery Ward
du Pont
American Can
Eastman Koak
Great Northern
Peferrad
Northern Pacific
International Hardwater
Dougine Aircraft
Western Union
A. Gelnarat Electric
International Nickel
Johne-Manville
Peoria
Maveral Pennin
Ta & Nner
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