Hughes Brewster Clash Over Offer to Halt Inquiry
Senate witnesses clashed as Howard Hughes and Senator Brewster denied or claimed a deal to drop a probe into Hughes war contracts. Hughes testified that Brewster offered to halt investigations if the Trans World Airlines plan with Pan American Airlines was supported. Brewster rejected the charge and said he never made such an offer while defending his ties to aviation politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howard ‘Hughes
Brewster
Senate
Hughes
Warne
Brewater
Trans World Airlnes
Econtroia
Tan American Airways
Eitien
Holywood
Hie
Paul
John Meyer
Legisature
Hese
Blughes
Hollywood
Washinston
TWA
Pan American
Jegilanen
Ferguson
Croes
Califorgiteed
John W. Meyer
Auroughes Aircraft
Woman killed by bull in Goessel farmyard incident
Mrs. James Flaming, 48, of Newton Kansas was killed when she tried to free a tangled chain from a tethered bull in her Goessel area yard. Her husband rushed to help but escaped with injuries.
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Newton
Kan
James Flaming
Goessel
24 Deaths in Worst Heat Wave of Summer
The midwest heat wave spread east with at least 24 deaths, 11 in St. Louis. A Canadian cold air pocket barely tempered Nebraska and western Iowa as forecasters warned of no relief within 24 hours. Chicago faced 100 degree heat and water pressure issues as deaths mounted across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bysha Asgocveteé Peass
Midwest
St. Louis
Canada
Dakotas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Misissippi Valley
South Plains
Great Lakes
North Central
Rocky Mountain
Chicago
Martin H. Kennely
St. Lois
Arkansas
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Yuma
Anz
Fresno
Cour
Advance
Kansas City
Truman Accepts Rio Visit to Brazil in Late August
The White House announced President Truman will fly to Rio de Janeiro for a three day stay in late August or early September and return aboard the battleship Missouri. It remains unclear if he will address the Intra-American Security Conference opening in Rio.
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Wastoeeton
Trotman
Brag
White House
Truman
San de Janeiro
United States
Oss
Missouri
Charlee G. Road
Rio
Jaspar Dutra
Urazi
Rio de Janeiro
Tromante
Chance for Showers Across State as Heat Persists
Western Kansas received moisture first but the eastern part of the state faced another hot day. Flora predicts fair skies in the northwest and partly cloudy conditions elsewhere through Thursday with cooler tonight. Lows range from 60 to 70 in the west and 74 to 75 in the east with highs generally 90 to 98 statewide. Scattered showers expected tonight after last night’s brief activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Flora
U.S
Russell
Lawrence
Garden Cry
Arate
Syracuses
Concerndia
Dodge
CAL FE Fia
Hutchinsen
Metherson
Salina
Wichita
Anthony
Leavenworth
Richens
Kansas City
Ellis
Stock Market Index Dips on Broad 60-Stock Average
The 60-stock index fell to 66.3 points as shares across sectors declined, signaling a broad market pause. Investors weighed mixed earnings and economic data amid cautious trading.
Truman Vetoes Social Security Exemption Bill
President Truman pocket vetoed a measure to remove full time news vendors from social security coverage. He warned the bill would invite exemptions and set a dangerous precedent allowing special exemptions harming workers in other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aug
Truman
Attlee Outlines Plan to Ease Britain’s Economic Crisis
Prime Minister Attlee told Parliament Britain would cut armed forces the labor government would extend work hours in essential industries and ask coal miners to work an extra half hour daily. He announced import reductions, talks with the United States on loan terms, and a program to control labor use to boost production.
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Batavia
Java
Indoresan
Amir Sjarfoeddin
Poe
Jogersarta
Boone
Rugers
Wietnam
Leahy
Washington
Church- Indonesia Spate of the Republi
United States
Waerington
Sam Uhares Mo
Reese
Pepport
Mens
Gani
Jockarta Iioeme
Foote
Gao
London
Attlee
Parliament
Great Britain
U. S
Britain
Winston Churchill
U.S
Labor
House of Commons
Labor Administration
Oliver Stanley
Stanley
Death in Wellington: A R Conway Dies in Hospital
Police Chief Jimmie Little reports A R Conway aged 62 died at Wellington hospital after a head injury believed to be self-inflicted in a recent bereavement incident.
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Wellington
Kan
Jimmie Little
A. R. Conway
Heliceman
Navy invites former Gobs to reenlist with favorable terms
Washim Aug. 6 The navy urges reenlistments of former gobs. Reenlistees may choose ships and stations within broad limits and may regain petty officer ratings with only slight grade reduction. Previously those out over three months could not reenlist as petty officers. The force lacks petty officers and many two year enlistments expire soon. About half of enlisted strength will reenlist. a campaign to retain personnel is planned.
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Washim
Navy
Lake development gains add to Lone Star lake staff
Overbrook named Carl Cates assistant to C F Boatman at Lone Star lake and park. Cates will move to caretaker’s cabin and assist in managing the lake area as Boatman expands the staff and oversees a new development program. Boatman reports rising boat rentals and busy fishing weekends, with Kiwanis and Elks support boosting picnics.
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Carl Cates of
Overbrook
Lone Star
Carl Cates
C.F. Boatman
Lone Star Lake
FE. FE. Larsen
Cates
Boatman
Lake Board of Governors
County Fogenge
Cabina
Beatman
Kansas City
Kiwanis Club
Elks Ledge
Fire Devastates Price Auto Service in Wichita
A two story brick Price Auto Service building in Wichita burned A total of 50 to 60 cars were destroyed and three people injured none seriously The blaze started before 9 am and required 17 hoses to control as walls collapsed and debris filled streets District Fire Chief Fitzwater put building damage at 150000 dollars and total damage around 250000 dollars with extensive smoke and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Aus
Price Auto Service Company
C. V. Darby
C. M. Fitzwater
Corn Hits New High Here Today At 2 25 A Bushel
A hot dry spell spurred a record corn price in Lawrence reaching 2.25 per bushel, five cents higher than yesterday. Local grain men expect a cooldown after a soaking rain and hot growing weather, which could ease prices. The previous peak was just over 2 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Scott Earp Enlists in Army Air Forces at Fort Warren
Scott Earp grandson of Wyatt Earp, famed Dodge City and Tombstone lawman, enlisted yesterday in the army air forces at Fort Warren. He rode in Cheyenne for the frontier days show but missed the rodeo due to an injury from a bronc riding last month in Sallicaw Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Warren
Wyo
Scott Earp
Wyatt Earp
Dodge City
Kansas
U. S
Tombstone
Ariz
Army Air
Earp
Air Forces
Cheyenne
Sallicaw
Okla
Manhattan School Board Election in Kansas
G. W. Given was elected president of the Manhattan school board, succeeding P. J. Newman, at the meeting in Manhattan Kansas on August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reads
Manhattan School Board
Manhattan
Kan
P— G. W. Given
P. J. Newman
County Institute Opens August for Rural Teachers
Lawrence hosts a Sve-day county rural elementary teacher institute August 18 to 28 led by Margaret Hurley. About 70 teachers are expected to attend at the Community building and Liberty Memorial high school with talks by E Temple Sheldon Ruth Kittle Harlan Jennings and Earl Hulbrand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Normal Institute
Lawrence
Margaret Hurley
Liberty Memorial High School
Emporia Teachers College Laboratory School
Sheldon Wil Expan
Meads Renga
Aise
China
Hurley
Sheldon
Ruth Kittle
Menic
Truman vetoes bill to create national science foundation
President Truman with deep regret vetoed S. A286 to establish an independent National Science Foundation. He argued the measure departs from sound administration, is unwieldy and could hinder government efforts to promote scientific research. The bill would replace the Office of Scientific Research and Development and guide national defense and basic science policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
National Science Foundation
Confess
Office of Scientific Research and Development
Polacevo
Indictments Sealed As Kansas City Vote Inquiry Extends
A federal grand jury in Kansas City continued its probe into the 1946 Democratic primary election after returning two secret indictments. Judge Ridce ordered secrecy until all defendants are arrested. The inquiry had already issued an earlier indictment naming five individuals. William H. Costello, Democratic election judge, appeared with attorney Warren A. Drummond, who said one indictment charges perjury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Aug
Albert A. Ridce
Truman
Enos Axtell
Roger C. Slaughter
Missouri
Axtell
Slaughter
Albert L. Reeves, Jr
William H. Costello
Warren A. Drummond
Castello
Dam Busters to Visit Smoky Hill Field on goodwill tour
The Royal Air Force squadron 617 known as the Dam Busters will stop at Smoky Hill army airfield Salina Kansas Friday for a two day visit on a six base goodwill tour. The 16 Lincoln bombers will come from Selfridge field Michigan and proceed to Mather field California March field California Fort Worth Texas and Maxwell field Alabama. Governor Frank Carlson will attend a barbecue in Kenwood Park Saturday and an open house is set at Smoky Hill field Friday. Squadron 617 earned its nickname during World War II for destroying the Eder and Mohne dams in Germany.
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Salina
Kan
Royal Air Forces
Air University
Maxwell Field
Alabama
Frank Carlson
Kenwood Park
Smoky Hill Field
Squadron 617
Eder
Mohne
Hanna elected president of Emporia board of education
P Wel don Hanna, Emporia grocer, has been elected president of the board of education here, succeeding George Groh who retired from the board after eight years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kan
P—Weldon Hanna
Emporia Grocer
Board of Education
George Groh
Auto price hikes hit Fackard Kaiser Frazer and GM
Detroit reports Fackard Motor Car Co raises prices on all models by 92 to 200 due to a nearly two million dollar half-year deficit in 1947. Kaiser-Frazer increases the standard Frazer to 2182 dollars, GM adds 2 to 6 percent on last Friday. W A MacDonald notes no delay planned for Kaiser models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Aug
Fackard Motor Car Co
Kaiser-Frazer Corp
W. A. MacDonald
Kaiser Co
Frazer Manhattan
State Armory Board Elects Officers at Topesa Meeting
Carl E. Friend was elected chair and Leeds Garden City named vice chair with Brig. Gen. M. R. Metean as secretary treasurer during a board session attended by Gov. Carlsen and Attorney General Arn. The group planned a test case on a legislative act allowing revenue bonds to fund armory sites and buildings, with rents covering principal and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Friend
State Armory Board
Westeriag
Topesa
Lawrence Busiessman
Friend
Leeds Garden City
M . R. Metean
4Th Way
Frank Carlsen
Fd Arn
Organisa Thema
Bossiona
Kazan
Ben Paes
Fredonia
Formor
Frank Bars
July drought hits Kansas with below normal rainfall
Topeka reports July was a dry month across Kansas with average statewide rainfall of 1.7 inches, well below normal. Eastern counties logged 2.08 inches, central 1.52 inches, and western 2.02 inches. State mean temperature was 77.5 degrees, cooler than last year, while highs topped 100 on late July days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
McPherson
Wabaunsee
Nebraska Line
Oswego
Blue Rapids
Junction City
Lincoln
Tribune
126 Names Ready for KU Teaching Posts
The University of Kansas submitted 126 names to the Board of Regents for part time and full time teaching positions. Chancellor Deane W. Malott’s office announced the list, with 43 part time chemistry assistants and expectations of larger faculty and smaller classes for the coming school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Board of Regents
Chancelor
Deane W. Malott
Raymond Nichols
Tniversity
Two Japanese witnesses say they were forced to claim fliers were executed
In Yokohama Aug 6 witnesses testified they were compelled to say two captured American airmen were shot. In reality the U S fliers Lt Robert W Nelson and S/Sgt Alev Stanley Augunas were to be decapitated after a brief trial. The proceedings were before an Eighth Army tribunal judging three former Japanese generals for complicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Eighth Army
Robert W. Nelson
Minneapolis
Kan
Alev Stanley Augunas
Bay Shore
LI. N.Y
Car Collision at Tenth and Rhode Island Streets
Police report a traffic accident at the Tenth and Rhode Island intersection at 5 55 p m. Cars were driven by Albert Anderson of 1028 New York Street and C H Midgett of 1135 Connecticut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth
Rhode Island Streets
Albert Anderson
New York Street
C. H. Midgett
Connecticut Street
1050 Farm Plans in Douglas County
A garbled report details farm program activity in Douglas County, referencing the ACA committee, lime orders, conservation practices, and budget cuts. It notes delays, contract actions, and funding shifts affecting farmers and state programs amid administrative changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Ona
Axtivu
Ture Cotlery Assoti
ACA Cogim
Military meeting to discuss air force future plans
A meeting set for tomorrow will hear General Peck discuss development of the army air force. General Peck, a key figure in the Second Air Defense Command, has served during wartime and is expected to outline strategies for air power and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aooud
Ber
Walter Ro Bees
Ae Fucure
Army Air Force
Lane Y
Genera’ Pees
Iis
Asyce
Peek
Collision of Passenger and Freight Trains Reported
A collision between a passenger train and a freight train near Winsten Tower injured about 10 people. Police headquarters reported no immediate fatalities with some taken to area state hospitals for treatment.
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Dusseery
Peice - Sorringfield
Teast
Arere
Winsten Tower
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Meyer
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Howard Hughes
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Russia
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County Institute
Emporia Normal
R.A.F. “Dam Busters
Prasz
C. E
Lawrence Man
K.U
Piaspaurea
PMA
Aimee Jhanenar
Tiger Ley
Conservat N Peat
Vitalis
Los Angeles
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