Six States Hold Primaries Today Across Regions
Missouri voters in the fifth district seek renomination of Rep. Roger S. Slaughter amid presidential opposition. Missouri and four other states Kansas Arkansas New Hampshire Virginia and West Virginia hold primaries with varied battles for governor and House seats.
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Wheeling
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Oak Hill
Siam Seeks UN Membership Amid Controversial Start
New York August 6 Siam applied for United Nations membership becoming the eighth nation to seek entry since the world body began. The application by Foreign Minister Direck Jayanam states the government is ready to observe UN obligations. The move coincides with the UN membership committee meeting to address requests led by Albania.
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2,400 Mile Flight Finished by B 17 Drones
Muroc California August 6 army B 17 drones landed at 11 51 and 12 09 a m EST completing a 2400 mile unmanned flight from Hilo Hawaii It is the longest unmanned flight in aviation history The drones were controlled by one mother ship each The flights lasted about 15 hours 40 minutes Previous unmanned flights were for atomic tests from Eniwetok to Bikini and back
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Formal charges in Kronenberg jewel theft case to be filed
Frankfurt reports that Capt. Kathleen B Nash Durant will face formal charges tonight or tomorrow over the Kronenberg jewel thefts. Her court martial is slated in about ten days, with Col. Owen Summers confirming the trial will precede she testifies against Jack David Frjengo and F Watson of Burlingame California.
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Ozark Nellie the Cow Bests Wrester Criss in Sketch Fight
Ozark Nellie, a four year old Ozark Jersey cow, defeated wrestler Criss in a pasture brawl Sunday afternoon east of town. Criss sustained taped, drooping shoulders as Nellie escaped riders, later roaming the Schalke pasture near Memorial Park cemetery despite tether attempts.
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Kansan Gubernatorial Race and Congressional Contests Highlight Primary Field
Carlson and Woodring lead a crowded Republican field with Woodring pressing liquor repeal while Carlson favors a voters right to decide. Multiple opponents contest lieutenant governor, six district congressional races feature Bailey Buzick Smith Bengtson and Meyer, while Democrats Carlton Gaitskill Gees Harrigan Lowry Warren and Lambertson seek nominations. Scrivner unopposed in the second district as Hodges faces a November rematch. Socialists and Prohibitionists also field state slate.
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Ewell Stewart
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William J. White
Lawrence
H. W. Turner
Eureka
Congress
Roy F. Bailey
Salina
Henry 3. Buzick, Jr
Sylvan Grove
Wint Smith
Mankato
State
G. E. Bengtson
Smolan
Herbert A
Hub) Meyer
Independence
Thomas B. Winter
Girard
James C. Carlton
Tyre
Joe Gaitskill
Herman L. Gees
Mulberry
Joe Harrigan
Pittsburg
W. P. Lambertson
Fairview
Albert M. Cole
Holton
Cole
Lambertson
James W. Lowry
Atchison
Ed H. Rees
Emporia
Claude Sowers
Wichita
William P. Warren
Clifford R. Hope
Garden City
N. R. Bowlin
Wellington
Arthur L. Sparks
Hutchinson
Errett P. Scrivner
Kansas City
Murray H. Hodges
Olathe
Mickey Owen Returns and Ends Mexican League Ties
Mickey Owen former Brooklyn catcher who left for the Mexican league says he is back in the United States and through with Jorge Pasquel. He plans to operate a Springfield farm if not reinstated into organized baseball and hopes for a Dodgers pennant shot and a World Series bid against the Red Sox. He insists he did not break a Mexican contract.
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Rules Committee Quits In Tangled Paris Conference Drama
The United States and Soviet unions clash over conference rules as Byrnes and Molotov trade accusations. Molotov blasts press bias while defending Soviet aims for broader participation. The exchange highlights tensions following Potsdam and debates over a free press and transparency.
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Lawrence City Notes On Heat Wave and Local Life
A Lawrence observer recalls a hot day seen from a second floor window with workers in bathing trunks and late arrivals at work claiming election day excuses. The piece muses on city improvements, meals, and a near finger amputation story ending with a daughter’s fainting after a misheard farewell.
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Hogs Moving to Market Too Light in Chicago
Chicago August 6 hogs moving to market too light as two dollar coin and possible price ceiling renewal affect marketing. Uncertainties over future prices trim feed lots of cattle. processors bid about 2.08 for old crop corn, 1.38 for new crop. Underweight hogs and sows increasingly seen at market. one farmer sent 400 head to market instead of feeding to weight.
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Fighting for Crops in Sicily Riots Turn Deadly
Four police and many peasants were reported killed near Palermo as Sicilian peasants riot against the grain decree. Authorities used tanks and armored cars while women fought alongside men in Caccamo, part of the granaries program to curb the black market and ensure bread rations. Only 12.8 percent of the 178,184 ton wheat goal had been turned in.
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Moratorium halts new federal construction under anti inflation drive
Washington reports a three day moratorium freezes new contracts and shuffles $700 million of deferrable construction into a delayed list. Civilian Administrator Small or Housing Expeditor Wyatt must approve non deferrable work for October 1 1946 to April 1 1947. Exemptions include veterans housing hospitals overseas projects and the Manhattan project.
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John D. Small
Wilson W. Wyatt
Steelman
Manhattan Atomic Energy Project
Bus Crash Near Clarence Injures Three
Sunflower driver James R. Coates 23 was behind the wheel of a bus when a collision on Highway 36 near Clarence, Missouri injured three people. No one was seriously hurt.
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Market News Markets at a Glance
New York stock averages ease and bond prices fall as rails drift lower. Cotton steady with liquidation in hedging. Chicago corn weak due to selling and lower cash values. Hogs mostly steady to $0.25 lower with top around 24. Cattle and calves in Kansas City show generally firm to higher slaughter cattle and cows up about 25.
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Textile price rise may bring back $2.25 shirts and 79¢ shorts
Washington reports that higher textile prices could restore affordable shirts and shorts as stores prepare for an average 16 percent cotton textile ceiling increase. Louis Rothchild of the National Association of Retail Clothiers said manufacturers will have incentive to produce low priced items, with shelves expected to see them in about 30 days.
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Cattle and Market Reports From Kansas City and Chicago
Livestock prices show steady to firm demand for cattle fattening and grass cattle with top slaughter steers near 25 higher on some loads. Hogs and sheep mixed as buyers clear offerings. native lambs and yearlings steady to higher while feed costs pressure high grade feeders. Grain markets show mixed corn and wheat values with futures modestly firmer for Sept and Dec positions.
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Market notes show mixed demand across poultry and grains
The report highlights variable demand and pricing for Nebraska Warhas Oregon Triumphs and other poultry items with bids around 2.50 per unit. It notes current prices for Leghorns, broilers, turkeys, ducks, and geese, plus grain and egg quotes. New York stock activity is mentioned with a cautious, oppressive tone in today’s trading.
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Market fluctuations and bid activity on spread lists
The report notes thin markets causing price variations and late bidding. It cites transfers and offerings in forenoon trades with several firms such as Montgomery Ward, Deere, Union Pacific, Santa Fe, Great Northern, Paramount Pictures, Woolworth, and Union Carbide influencing moves.
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Eubank Family Thanks Friends and Hospital
To thank our relatives friends and the hospital for their kindness shown during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs J F Eubank and family.
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