Potsdam plan strips Germany and redraws Europe
A Potsdam conference plan outlines a stripped Germany limited to farming and peaceful industries as part of a broader reorganization of Europe. It envisions a five power council including China and France to shape peace treaties for Italy Romania Bulgaria Hungary and Finland and to supervise future European settlements.
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Germany
Poland
Berlin
Russia
German
East Prussia
China
France
United States
Britain
London
Europe
Potsdam
Truman
Stalin
Attlee
Meney Council
United Nations Security Council
Council
United Nations
Italy
Romania
Bulgaria
Hungaria
Finland
Spain
Madrid
Foreign Ministers Council
Yugoslavia
Enreceen
Laval says no secrets in treason trial remarks
Paris August 8 Pierre Laval testified at Marshal Petain treason trial that his remark about overthrowing the republic was a joke though he admitted saying it. He denied fascist or Nazi ties, cited se crets of France and a 1940 July 10 meeting giving Petain full powers. He warned of a German victory and described secret pacts with Italy and Britain. Meanwhile President Truman aboard the U S S Augusta denied any secret agreements with Stalin or Attlee.
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Paris
Pierre Laval
Marshal Petain
Republic
Petain
Vichy
France
Mussolini
Laval
M. Pomaret
Senate
Pomaret
Marshal
Jules Jeameny
Paul Mongibeaux
Fresnes
Mongibeaux
Italy
Maurice Gamelin
Pietro Badoglio
Hoare-Laval
Great Britain
Stanley Baldwin
Samuel Hoare
Prince of Wales
Edward VIII
Duke of Windsor
U.S.S. Augusta
Truman
Generalissimo Stalin
Attlee
Potsdam
United States
Washington
James F. Byrnes
Council of Foreign Ministers
Samuel I. Rosenman
Augusta
Rosenman
White House
Potsdam Decisions Draw Russian Hailed East Prussia Terms
By Moscow August 3 Russian press and radio hailed the Potsdam decisions. The agreement to place Koenigsberg and about 5400 square miles of East Prussia in Soviet hands was called a key step toward lasting peace. Izvestia and Red Star praised Western leaders and the conference's outcome with no criticism.
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Moscow
Potsdam
Koenigsberg
East Prussia
Red Star
Izvestia
Mollison Heads Army Air Forces in Mediterranean
Brig. Gen. James A. Mollison is named commanding general of the U S Army Air Forces in the Mediterranean theater succeeding Maj. Gen. James M. Bevans. He will oversee redeployment of thousands of airmen and planes from Italy to the United States and the Pacific, to be completed by the end of November.
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Rome
James A. Mollison
U. S. Army Air Forces
Mediterranean
James M. Bevans
Mollison
U. S
15Th Air Force
William L. Lee
15Th
49Th
Smith Center
Kan
Mobile
Ala
Italy
United States
Pacific
Kansas Delegation to Meet in Omaha August 15
The Missouri River Valley State Governors committee chaired by UP-Gov. M. Q. Sharp will meet in Omaha on August 15. Kansas will be represented by Gov. Andrew Schoeppel, George S. Knapp, and A. B. Mieli. Mitchell may replace Paul Dinary to discuss legal aspects of hearings in Washington.
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Topeka
M. Q. Sharp
South Dakota
Missouri River Valley
Andrew Schoeppel
Omaha
Kansas
Schoeppel
George S. Knapp
A. B. Mieli
Mitchell
Paul Dinary
Division
Early Trial Plans For War Criminals Near Agreement
An American closely tied to the allied war crimes commission says an agreement on early trial plans for major war criminals is likely by early next week. The Potsdam communique reiterates fast trials and promises a list before September 1, with Hermann Goering named so far.
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London
Allied War Crimes Commission
Potsdam
Robert H. Jackson
U.S
United States
Hermann Goering
Britain
Russia
France
Nuernberg
Attlee
David Patrick Maxwell Yfe
Indians From Southwest Help in Railroad Yards
About one hundred full blood Indians from Arizona and New Mexico arrive in Kansas City as labor relief for railroad yards. Walker J. Norcross says they will work eighty four hours weekly to speed shipments, servicing refrigerator cars at a railway ice plant. Their wives stay home tending sheep and weaving Navajo blankets.
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Kansas City
Arizona
New Mexico
War Manpower Commission
Pacific
Walker J. Norcross
Thunder Bird Ranch
Chinle
Ariz
Norcross
Stock Market Index Edges Up on 60-Stock Average
The stock market index for 60 stocks rose to 64.7, up from 64.4 the prior day, reflecting a modest gain across listed shares. Investors watched small-cap movements and sector rotations as trading closed.
Mines seal off Japanese ports as Allied air forces devastate ships
Allied officials report that mines dropped by B 29s have blocked Japan’s ports and Korea coastal waters, crippling shipping. The 20th Air Force says hundreds of thousands of tons of cargo have been lost, with Nagasaki shipbuilding damaged and Nagoya Kobe strikes continuing. Navy air forces claim 91 enemy vessels destroyed across four months of operations.
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Guam
Japan
20Th Air Force
Home Islands
Korea
Russia
Honshu
Tokyo Bay
Altho
Far East
Kyushu
Nagasaki
Manila
MacArthur
Tokyo
Maizuru
Nimitz
Shimizu
Nagoya
Kobe
Ednesday
FEAF
Close Call as Ceiling Fan Falls on Deliverer
In Arkansas City Kansas on August 8 LP Grocer Lee Circle narrowly escaped injury when a falling ceiling fan struck the meat block where he would have stood while awaiting a customer's red points payment. The incident leaves lingering questions about shop safety and the ominous near miss.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Lee Circle
Circle
149 B-29S Lost in 27000 Sorties Over Japan
Guam August 3 report from Marianas based B 29s states they have flown 27000 sorties over Japan with a loss rate of 0.0055 percent and 149 Superforts lost to enemy action since Tokyo attack beginning on Thanksgiving day. Total missions 236 with 180 without aircraft losses, carrying at least 162000 tons of explosives. 752 Japanese fighters shot down through June. 56 Japanese cities gutted by fires across 70 incendiary raids.
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Guam
Japan
Tokyo
U. S. Army Strategic Air Force
Moore is elected post commander in American Legion picks
Howard Moore leads the newly elected officers of Dorsey Liberty post at the annual election. George Starkey, known as Chief Starkey, is first vice commander with a long record in Navy service and at KU. William T. Warren is second vice commander, Frank E. Godding finance officer, Rev. Harold G. Barr chaplain, Ernest Klooz historian, Geauga R. Uttinger sergeant at arms, and two executive committee members Robert M. Lee and Robert E. Learned. The officers will begin duties at the August 16 meeting.
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Howard Moore
Dorsey- Liberty Post
American Legion
Moore
Lawrence
With Infantry
Legion
The
George Starkey
Starkey
Navy
William T. Warren
United States Employment Office
137Th Infantry
Frank E. Godding
Harold G. Barr
Ernest Klooz
Ana Joseph E. Johnston
Jacksonville
Fla
Guymon
Okla
Geauga R. Uttinger
Uttinger
Normandy
Robert M. Lee
95Th
War Labor Board refers Ward non compliance to Davis
The War Labor Board referred to Economic Stabilization Director Davis its unsuccessful efforts to enforce directives against Montgomery Ward and Co for seven cities. The hearing showed Ward indicated no intent to comply without court coercion and sparked defense against alleged bias by board members.
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Washington
War Labor Board
Davis
Montgomery Ward and Co
Baltimore
Barre
Kansas City
Montgomery Ward
John A. Barr
Stuart S. Ball
Lewis M. Gill
Jesse Freidin
Gill
Freidin
WLB
Baking Leader Christian Kopp Dies in Kansas City
Christian Kopp, 78, a prominent baking industry leader, died at his Kansas City home. He was active in civic affairs and helped develop Camp Theodore Naish Boy Scout camp at Edwardsville, Kansas.
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Kansas City
Kan
Christian Kopp
Kopp
Theodore Naish
Edwardsville
Attlee Names 19 Cabinet Members for Labour Government
London Aug 8 Prime Minister Attlee announced 19 new cabinet appointees for the Labour government. Ellen Wilkinson becomes education minister. John James Lawson named secretary of state for war replacing Sir James Grigg. George Isaacs to labor and national service. Emanuel Shinwell minister of fuel and power. Aneurin Bevan remains foreign secretary. other posts include James Chuter Ede home secretary and Viscount Stansgate air secretary.
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Pente
Truman
Stalin
Attlee
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Vyacheslav Molotov
British Percee
Ernest Bevin
Adm
William D. Leahy
London
Potsdam
Ellen Wilkinson
Japan
John James Lawson
Sir James Grigg
Churchill
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
Brendan Bracken
Alexander
Winston Churchill
Bracken
Britain
George Isaacs
Printing and Kindred Trades Federation
Labor Party
Emanuel Shinwell
Shinwell
Department of Mines
Labor
Wilkinson
Ministry of Home Security
Margaret Sonatiers
Faor
Ben Smith
Washington
Ministry of Food
Isaacs
Frederick William Pethick-Lawrence
India
Burma
S. S. Amery
James Chuter Ede
George Henry Hall
Colonies
Lord Addison
Dominion
Viscount Stansgate
Joseph Westwood
Scotland
George Alfred Isaacs
Aneurin Revan
Tom Williams
John Wilmot
Alfred Barnes
Sir Ren Smith
Emmanuel Shinwell
Philip John Noel-Baker
Wilfred Paling
William Whiteley
The
Treasury
Investors weigh Attlee pledge on compensation for nationalized industries
London bankers and industrialists question Prime Minister Attlee's remark that the labor government will pay fair but not excessive compensation for industries nationalized for public operation. Stock prices have fallen about ten percent since Labour's victory as traders seek clarity. The Financial Times says an official interpretation is urgent to restore confidence and avoid wider disruption.
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London
Attlee
Labor
Financial Times
Extension of Time for Freight Rate Cut on Midwest Shipments
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended to November 10 the effective date of the order reducing freight rates for fresh meats and packing house products moved in carloads from the Midwest to the Pacific coast. The 35 percent cut applies to carloads of at least 21 000 pounds and packing house goods of at least 30 000 pounds, from Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and South Dakota to Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon and Washington.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Midwest
Pacific Coast
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
South Dakota
Montana
New Mexico
Utah
Idaho
Arizona
Nevada
California
Oregon
Freedom to Report News Promised by Big Three
Washington promises full freedom to American newsmen to cover developments in Poland Romania Bulgaria Hungary and Finland. The Big Three pledge entry access and reporting rights while Germany remains under military security rules. They note the Polish provisional government agrees to full reporting before and during upcoming elections amid previous access problems.
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Washington
Poland
Romania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Finland
Big Three
Germany
Truman
Bundles for America Dispatches Dresses for Philippine Relief
A shipment of 100 girls dresses size 10 and 12 from New York will be sent to the Philippines by September 1. Local women’s groups will make and distribute the garments during August with special home and all day church meetings. Ten more dresses remain to be assigned. Volunteers should contact Mrs. Henry Werner.
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America
New York
Philippines
Henry Werner
Bundles For America
D. J. Richardson
Vermont
Women’s Council
The
First Christian Church
W. Hargett
Connecticut
Circle 6
Methodist Church
Fred G. Snart
Louisiana
Kansas heat wave breaks easing statewide forecast
Topeka reports the Kansas heat wave loosening with temperatures easing to 85 to 92 statewide tomorrow. Eastern Kansas may reach 90 to 95 today, western areas near 90, and lows tonight down to 65 to 75. Some light showers were recorded in northern areas with Concordia at 0.08 inch and other towns showing small amounts.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Featherman
Flora
Jora
Concordia
Phillipsburg
Resden
Tribune
Goodland
Walker
Firley
Leavenworth
Dodge City
Kansas City
Wichita
Coffeyville
Feed concentrates will be less this coming year
Washington reports the 1945 46 feed concentrates supply will drop to about 153 million tons from 162 million in 1944 45 while hay stocks remain large. The agriculture department notes higher grain prices ahead as demand stays strong. Livestock totals show little change in cattle, with fewer sheep horses and mules but more hogs and chickens expected.
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Washington
Articulture Department
Cities Service plant in Arkansas City reopens after decade idle
The Cities Service gasoline plant in Arkansas City Kansas, dormant about ten years, has been reopened and returned to full production with 12 workers employed.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Cities Service
Mark Haynes
Flowers of Distinction Call Allison Thomas Flower Shop
The notice directs readers to contact Allison Thomas Flower Shop for arrangements. Phone number is listed for orders or inquiries.
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Allison-Thomas Flower Shop
Relief From Heat In North Breeze
The cool north wind and clouds brought a welcome break from a severe heat spell. After a 103 degree day, temperatures dropped from 100 to 74 by 9 30 am as the breeze held, with 88 by mid afternoon and a brief, light rain that quickly faded. Farmers and townspeople alike savored the relief though weather officials call it temporary.
No Serious Trouble in American Occupation Zone
The War Department reported no organized resistance or serious disorder in the American zone of occupation in Senacar. Germans showed growing respect for military government and law and order, with underground activity rumors noted as unfounded. Military government courts were reduced from 496 to fewer than 300.
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Washington
War Department
Senacar
Stimson
Restore Stolen Goods Returned to Ethiopian Emperor
In Addis Ababa on July 31 the United States presented Emperor Haile Selassie with a cache of silverware royal robes and other palace articles stolen during the Italian occupation. Operatives of Maj. Gen. William Donovan's U S strategic services recovered the 800 pound cargo of 350 items in northern Italy after a roundup of Fascists and air loot. The goods flown from Cairo were officially delivered to the emperor by American minister Jacob Caldwell.
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Addis Ababa
United States
Haile Selassie
William J. Donovan
U.S. Strategic Services
Italy
Cairo
Jace. Caldwell
Ethiopia
Weather District Forecast for Aug 3 to 7 across several states
The forecast shows above normal temperatures across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska with cooler patches in northern Missouri northern Kansas and northeast Nebraska mid period. Scattered light showers possible in Nebraska and northern Missouri while Kansas may see mainly partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs reach 85 to 90 in the northwestern areas and lower 90s in the south with a warm trend continuing into Sunday.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
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