Highway Fatalities as City Traffic Toll Told
A grim yearend editorial recounts a 1947 crash toll and nationwide driving hazards. It cites 32,000 killed and 1,109,000 injured in the past year, urging drivers to face brutal crash realities and echoing calls for tougher safety measures. Three vivid onlookers describe the human cost, underscoring the urgent burden of traffic violence.
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New York
Chicago
United States
Hiroshima
National Safety Council
Ned H- Dear
NSC
Rockies
Colorado
Gilbert R. Carrel
Michigan
Qwe
Newman club delegates attend national convention
Lila Tenesse, an engineering senior at the University of Kansas, was appointed delegate by the Newman club at KU to attend the thirty fourth National Newman club gathering at the University of Minnesota from September 3 to 8. Nearly 600 priest chaplains and student delegates from more than AM Newman clubs nationwide are expected to attend.
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Svabway
Lila Tenesse Street
University of Kansas
Newman Club
K. U
University of Minnesota
AM Newman Clubs
United States
Posseanions
Baseball Scoreboard Roundup From Newspapers Reel League
Incomplete game notes from Nse League lead with scattered results. Highlights include New York posting 9 0 hits, Philadelphia 24 0, Boston 17 0 while Cleveland and Detroit show runners batted in and strikeout tallies. Key players: Louie, Ashburn, Franco, Boudreau.
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New York
Tauta
York
Hita
Mustal
Louie
Wairhee Chivams
Philadephia
Munim
Rt. Laute
Nies Mustal
Hare
Kiner
Pittehureh
Sauer
Cinetnath
Ashburn
Philadelphia
Towgeson
Boston
Franco Brooklyn
Blackwell
Cincinnati
Fickford
Jansen
Ratting
Wiliam Boudreau
Cleveland
Rune
New Yor
Stephens Boaton
Mmagaio
Wbag
Ty Boaton
p—Boudreau
Frere
Tetrolt
Durocher Says No Secret Formula for Giants
In Washington and New York reports the Dewey campaign coordinates with Herbert Brownell Jr as campaign manager. Brownell has set up in Washington and GOP leaders say he reflects Dewey’s sentiments. Leo Durocher says there is no secret formula behind the Giants’ three straight shutouts and notes weather caused interruptions in some games.
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Durocher
Giants
Washington
G.O.P
Thomas E. Dewey
Congress
Dewey
Capitol Hill
Browner
Ore Gow
House
Martin
Boas
The
Mouse
Marton
Diyes
Hugh Pullerton, JR
New York
Leo Durocher
Reds
Leo
Mel Ott
Paddy Demarco
Jesse Flores
Drawings Are Made Paicines for the Match Pay Golf
A local golf match at Paicines features multiple players, with entries and pairings arranged for upcoming rounds. Notable participants include George C L Verteel and other contenders, while rules and entry fees are outlined for the tournament and weekly matches. A recital by Mrs Marjorie F Carter and her daughter Thelma Pearl is announced for St Luke's Church.
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Lawrence Wests
Nowtehie
Hearne
Tutsdas
Mitchie Worip
A. Bosh
George CL. Verteel
Ana Woth
Will Rmert Bes
Aller
Milton B. Aue
Iwo
Aloo
Scheny
Stewardess Board No
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Missionary Society of St. Luke's . E. Church
Marjorie F. Carter
Thelma Pearl
Los Angeles
Calif
C. 1. Williams
Medical Test Dates Set For KU Admission Exam
Admission exam dates are October 30 and February 7 at the University of Kansas announced by Glenn Cole of Jurd ane Witeau. The test, a medical aptitude test, is required for admission to all medical schools and is prepared by a national bureau. Pre-med students from nearby schools traveled to KU for the test and it is administered under seal with all examinees’ materials checked after completion. A marriage license was issued to Prention E. Hysem and Danes McCeehrun of Kansas City.
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University of Kansas
Glenn Cole
Jurdane Witeau
Alainst
K. U
Cole
Atirdonyer Prention E. Hysem
I Danes McCeehrun
Box of
Kansas City
HURLS NO HIT GAME IN 1948 NINE-INNING NIGHTCAP
Buck Ross, veteran right hander, pitched a seven inning no hit no run game for Toledo, fanning six and walking three in a 1-0 win over Minneapolis. earlier, Hens routed Minneapolis 15-2 to end their eight game streak. Meanwhile Indianapolis swept Milwaukee to widen the lead. Louisville, St. Paul, Columbus results noted.
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Lee
Buck) Ross
Toledo
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Madhens
Minneapolis
Hens
Indianapolis Indiana
Milwaukee
Brews
Tribe
St. Paul
Loursville
Louisville
Columbus
Redbirds
Kansas City
Bill Wenn
Blues
Emporia State football brochure aids press and radio
In Kansas City on August 2, Emporia State Teachers College released a 15 page 1948 football brochure. The athletic department notes the brochure provides information on the 1947 Central Intercollegiate conference season and marks the college as the first Midland school to supply the press and radio with such material.
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Emporia State
F. G
Fran) Weich
Kansas City
Emporia State Teachers College
State Representative 12th District Nomination Primer
Political notice announces Tam candidate seeking renomination for the State Legislative seat in the 12th District. Primary guidance outlines candidacy details and election timeline for the renomination process.
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