Battle for U S Senate seat in Kansas primary results
In Kansas the primary produced no surprises with Gov. Frank Carlson and most Republican incumbents winning renomination. Andrew Schoeppel and Democrat George McGill drew for the U S Senate race while Arthur Uapper will retire in January after three decades. Local races saw Wolde Malone and others securing party nominations as counties count votes across districts.
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Topeka
Kan
Andrew F. ‘Schoeppe
George McGill
Kansas
Arthur
Tuseday
Frank Carlson
Carlson
Dewey Opens Campaign Plans With Midwest Trip
Governor Dewey may launch his presidential bid with a trip from the Midwest early in the month. He outlined campaign plans with campaign manager Herbert Brownell Jr. After the meeting, no statements were issued and press secretary Hagerty said nothing would be announced at that time. The campaign is expected to proceed next month with a tour aided by aides.
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Pawling
N.Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Midwest
Herbert Brownell, Jr
James C. Hagerty
Dewey
Finn
The
British Drafting a Message On Ending the East West Cold War
British officials draft a message to end the East West Cold War as officials in London and Washington confer. Foreign Secretary Bevin coordinates with American and French contacts while Moscow talks continue. A possible meeting with Stalin is not denied and Amb Walter Bedell Smith’s instructions are discussed.
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Ernest Bevin
Moscow
Frans
Stalin
Washington
Amassador
Walter Hedell Smith
Estate Department
Americans Shine in Olympic Trials as Finals Loom
United States fielded three contenders in the 110 meter hurdles and placed high in the javelin finals with Martin Bros Seymour and Liking. Sam Lee and Harlan led diving, while Fanny Blankers-Keen of Holland won the women's 100 and Allen Stack starred in backstroke. Northwestern and California athletes set pace in sprints as records fell in Berlin.
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Lenton
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United States
U.S
Pepre Sectoris
Yound
Han
Samay Lee
Besconede
Heal Limutenant
Tresitenay
Vase
Theontetal
Ao Aweep
Spermity
Kil Porter
Northwestern
Sefuattings
Berlin
United State
Clyde
Smagkover
University of Arkanes
Craig Dixon
University Suthern California Et Loseles
Mal Whitfield
de State
Semeverr Crawd
Esferly
George Guida
Villanova
Dave Bolen
Colorado
Eg Hee
Secon
Martin Bros
Universi California
Seymour
Los Angeles
AVALU
Champamn
Liking
San Juse State
Finn Rautt
Seymour Nuring
Si Na Robint Biles
Fanny Blankers-Keen
Hollands
Hordies
Allen Stack
Yale University
Bentmark
Topeka Weather Forecast Notes Mild August Heat Record
Topeka area weather notes predict a cool August with mid September warmth unlikely this week. Flora reports statewide temps dipping to the low 90s with highs tomorrow in the 90s and a slight warming Friday. no 100-degree readings expected. Light showers small totals reported, Blue River crest at five feet, and several towns listed as having traces of rainfall while overall risk remains low. Local counties consider primary and road use votes with about 27000 dollars outstanding from state reimbursements on two interstates.
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Topeka
U. S
Flora
Fort Scott
Hal City
Lapeka
Concordia
Philipsburg
Blue River
Paneilalph
Hankfull
Burke
Randolph
Pein
South Central
Anthony
Goodland
Hi City
Stock Market Index Edges Higher On Gains
Stock market report shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average around 60 index points, up 0.3, with a modest gain reflecting renewed investor optimism and steady trading across sectors.
GOP Drops the Poll Tax Measure in Congress
Washington August 4 Republicans in the Senate abandoned efforts to pass an anti poll tax bill during the extra session. The conference agreed to consider other measures and to push an anti inflation package, with talks on housing investment and a constitutional amendment unlikely to be substituted. The meeting included key figures Millikin and Truman era references and discussed deadlines for refugees.
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Actios
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Aesien
Trueman
Millikin Alae
G.0
P.anetaras
Mession
Millikin
Newember
Senate
House Banking Committee
Truman
Theater sale talks hinge on transfer of Jayhawker and Varsity venues
Negotiations between Commonwealth Theaters Inc and H J Griffith Co aim to transfer the AEcHent of the Jayhawker and Varsity theaters. Griffith owns the buildings since the early thirties and leases to Commonwealth. A final decision is not expected for several days as officials study the proposed transfer affecting Granada and other Commonwealth properties. Fort Scott voters approve a bond issue to improve water facilities for southside areas.
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Jayhawker and Varsity
Thy Theaters, Inc
H. J. Griffith Company
Griffith
Commonwealth
Fort Scott
Kan
Hogs to a New High in Chicago
Chicago traders push hog prices to a new high as weekly receipts fall short of peak demand. AP report notes steady demand and price gains through August with buyers cautious about future market shifts.
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Chicago
Voters Give Wide Margins in Primary Contests Across Regions
In a sweeping set of party primaries, large margins marked many races. Former governor and incumbent Republicans led key statewide contests while others battled for nominations in governor lieutenant governor and supreme court posts. Ballots showed notable splits in county results with several counties reporting double digit advantages for top candidates.
Name candidates in nine townships in yesterday's primary
Township elections in yesterday's primary highlighted by votes for Republican nominations for trustees in Wakarusa and Palmyra and related races in Clinton Ballwin and other townships. Names such as Jake Reusch Jerry Laughlin and Clyde Bell appear with vote counts and precinct results. continued details promised on page 6.
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Wakarusa
Palmyra
Republic
Towhelti Pry
Chester Hhowserd
Teate 2
Wana Thressvng Cee
Repadinomaeuttorae Wakarisa Sowenal Ys
Ta Sacreed
BK. Dunigar
Bosate Bowith U Vata
Charlie Haysden
Kawte 2
Pe Ding
Tymyrn
Ballwin
Reseh
Clinton Townships
Trnsten
Deate
Phenyl
Votendelerky
Winkie Winnipetiyns
Fremaver
Phiry
TH Yules Butera
Ralph Vutn
Sis
Moo
WH Saanthers
Deaste
Vegel
Eleyk
Wall Hayden
Io Vakery Tronamiter
Traavet Toward
Yawn Bine Townshine
Rall
Colinain
Bitz Treastron
Ate
Ety Tyaguror
Beattia Cole Jins
Te Hie Springs Maeine
Priest H. Brown
Hotujan
Heattion
Marien Township
Alm Flory
Euston
Palmer Township
North Baldvin
Jake AL
J. Gilamehlin
Ceril Rehe
Clyde Bell
South Bald
Jake Reusch
J. FP. Laughlin
Ity
Cyril
One Man Army Crashes Thru in Wichita Contest
Col Arthur W Wermuth, famed for his Luzon battlefield actions, leads in Wichita primary for city marshal on the Republican ticket with 4751 votes from 112 of 172 precincts. Incumbent Howard B Stanfield tops Democratic rivals. vote totals show a tight field as the primary heats up. Secretary Marshall declines to comment on when Western powers and Russia will announce Moscow talks results.
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Wichita
Kan
Bataan
Arthur W. Wermuth
Luzon
Philippines
Wermuth
Wates
Howard B. Stanfield
Nepall
Washington
Secretary- Marshall
Russia
Moscow
Claw Replacement Rumor Denied by General Clay
In Berlin Aug 4 Russian controlled papers publish a claim that General Lucius D. Clay is to be replaced as American military governor and commander in Germany. Clay called the report baseless and said he had no such information. The dispatch cited by Soviet papers was denied by the Chicago Tribune-New York Daily News syndicate as unfounded.
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Berlin
Lucius D. Claw
Germany
Clay
Chicago Tribune
New York
Fen
Mark Clark
Albers Cl Wedemteyer
Chicago Tribune-New York Daily
News Syndicate
Pres
Political victory over the Reds in Berlin food offer
In Bostin on August 4 anti-communists hailed a Russian food offer to West Berlin as a victory over the communists. They noted only about 21,000 of Western Berlin’s 1.0 million Soviet backed inhabitants accepted the offer, less than one percent, including many children. The count trailed earlier municipal elections in October 146. The West sector results showed weak support for the Communist bloc, finishing poorly in a field of five with a small share.
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Bostin
Berlin
Wwta
Feu
Kerlin Vatey
Change in leadership and party shifts in Doulien county
Unofficial returns show Ajyearontty as leader with Regiablican and Dotmeratie factions shaping strategy. In Jordan's primary, Theos cope AL Kermode presented J. Th Wilton, while Frank McDonall did not seek reelection as county committee chairman. Contested ward and township committee races across Lawrencer and Wakarusa include multiple precincts with margins from 36 to 228 votes.
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Regiablican
Central
Doulien
Jerdan
J. Th Wilton
Maly
Ais Duriny
Inet
Esamralan
Frank McDonall
Domes Vrade
Canirittenman
Nesuiv
Wilton
Venta
Lawrener
Wakarusa
Imate
E. Allison
Evalyn Beery
Marion Barlow
Walter Rigdon
W. C. Hunsinger
W. J. Baumgartner
Vern K. Melvin
Esther §. Throne
H. KB. Eustace
Yous
Oscar Miles
Nita Belle Hankin
Marie R. Abeis
Wakarusa Township
East Wakarusa
Mra
Ethel White
Lorene Hollingsworth
West Wakarusa
Areorge V. Alien
Albert Erune
Lecompton approves four mill road levy by one vote
In a special election held with the primary, Lecompton township voters approve a two-year four mill road levy, with Big Springs supporting 22 to 20 and Lecompton 44 for to 45 against, yielding a one vote margin overall.
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Lecompton
Big Springs
Fraser Hall replaces Union for Kansas restaurant school
The Kansas State Restaurant Association requested moving the University of Kansas restaurant management school from Memorial Union to Fraser Hall for Monday to Wednesday. J A Wolf of Wichita, secretary of the state association, and J Frank T Stawton, dean of University extension, confirmed the change. Douglas County group protested, noting members could not attend. registration refunds will be issued for meals and those already registered.
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University of Kansas
Fraser Hall
Memorial Union
Kansas State Restaurant Association
J. Frank T. Stawton
University Extension
J. A. Wolf
Wichita
State Association
Union
Douglas County
Stockton
Restaurateurs
W. G. Hutson
Eldridge Hotel
Douglas County Association
Four Close Races in Douglas Primary Began in Doubt
In Douglas County four Republican primary races remained undecided until complete returns. George Melvin edged Les Morgan by 100 votes for state senator in the Fifth District. Morgan led in Jefferson County, while Edwin Abels and Melvin swapped wins across Douglas and Jefferson counties, with Melvin the eventual nominee to face Democrat Richard Barker. Miller narrowly beat Fred Kahn for county treasurer as votes stayed tight.
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Wilson
Republian
Holton
Representoe
van Seat
Cee Wilson
Gimth
Harold al. Chase
Salvin Mawyer
Sd T
Herbert A. Ciluh Meyer
Independence Puiblister
Congress
Thomas JD
Winter
Girard
Meyer
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Scrioner
Clifford Hope
Gev
Frank V. Hacaman
Altl Cripe
Pittsburg
Ceneln
Emms
Berg
Bebsots
C. Gerstenberger
Eudora
Wilson County
Baldwin
Richard Barber
Douglas County
George Melvin
Cryleen
Carpenter
Pricort T
Pelee
Fopeks Atbarnes
Hig
Bendmnin
Heger
William 3. Nore
Willard Riegle
Hali
Scite Supreme Court
Lawrence
Frank Sullisvan
Frank L. Hacaman
Jugeh O. Stewart
A. J. Crips
Kreett
Scrivner
Martin
Doughes County
Ferd Johamd
le 2Ferdt
Oye Fiarrett
Frank
Harry T. Morgan
L2ik
John Stevens
Ud Vates
C.K
Wardgai
Clarence Miller
State Hall
Douclss County
Supremes Couit
Hugo J. Wedell
Supreme Court
Jay S
Parken
George Rib
Richard Ponies
Edward
AL F. Throckmorton
Sioner
Ree
George K. Melvig
Les Morgan
Sree
Morgan
Ford
Melevin
Edwin FP
Abels
Douglas
Jefferson Counies
Melvin
Jeffryson County
Abel
Barker
G.O.P
Richard Barker
Melvin Miller
Counci
Fred Kahn
Miller
Glenn Kappelman
Wilson Counts
Canvass Planned for Friday Primary Election Votes
County officials will canvass precinct tally sheets showing yesterday's primary votes Friday morning. The board will not recount ballots but verify correct ledgers. Recounts happen only if requested by a candidate. Absentee ballots from residents out of county to be counted next Tuesday. Out of state absentees already included in precinct totals.
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Board of
County Commissioners
Frieday Morning
T. Re Gerhart
Dougelas County
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