Danube pact talk shadows Danubian river status
In Ngrade Yugoslavia on August 7 American Arch Cannon warned the Danube river traffic could be blocked if eastern asset states join Austria in a Danube pact. He spoke as the seven eastern states sought a treaty framework, while Soviet and Western plans clashed. Cannon urged riparian state armies to be weighed in drafting the convention, warning that if Austria is not party the river would remain closed.
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Yugoslavia
United States
Austria
Danube
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Cannon
Buris
France
Britain
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Germany
Chanute Giants Triumph In Overtime Pitchers Battle
The Chanute Giants defeated Bartlesville 3-2 to end a 12 game skid in a pitchers duel. Ponca City Dodgers lost 3-2 to Lola, while Al Pittsburg blanked the Owls 3-0 behind Rex Simpson. Independence shut out the Cardinals 7-0 as Tim Finigan drove the offense. Patee Theater to Close for Three Weeks for heating upgrades and decorating work. Stan Schwahn, local manager of Connsith style Water, overseeing repairs.
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Chanute Giants
Giants
Bartlesville
Ponca City Dodgers
Lola
al M
Pittsburg
Owls
Rex Simpson
Carthage
Independence
Cardinals
Yankee
Tim Finizan
Patve
Patee
Cas
Inverior
Stan Sehwahn
Con
Sith
Washington Aug President Truman nominates Blaisdell for commerce post
The text notes Thomas Blaisdell Jr. to be secretary of commerce via recess appointment amid the Senate probe into government Communist activity. It mentions William Remington aiding Blaisdell to influence shipments, Remington’s testimony about contacts with Miss Elizabeth Bantley, and Blaisdell’s and Remington’s conflicting statements during the PRE inquiry.
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Washington
Aug
Truman Tod
Thomas
Blaisdell, Jr
Commerce
Blaisdell
Blaisdel
Wiliam W. Remington
Senate
Elizabeth T. Tentley
Remington
Miss Bantley
al Pew
Maisdell
Kansas Banking Board Appointments Announced
Gov Frank Carlson named two new and one reappointed members to the Kansas State Banking Board. J F Ayres Graford and Warne Randall Osage City will serve three year terms ending July 1. J Early pita noted in the release.
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Topeka
Kan
Auc
Kansas State
Goard
Frank Carlson
J. F. Ayres
Graford Warne Randall
Osage City
J. Early Pita
Feappuit
Memorial Hospital Admits Several Patients
At Memorial Hospital several admissions are listed including Mrs. Doria Verthien, Gerald A. Mester, Mrs. Fanti Karnes, and others. The notice records patient names and general locations in the Baldwin area with street references.
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Doria Verthien Gerald A. Mester
Fanti Karnes
Finure Well
Baldwen
Dive Wood
Western envoys hold talks with Molotov on German question
The United States British and French envoys met Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov yesterday for three hours though Stalin was absent. They presented replies on Berlin and related issues and reported the talks with Molotov proceeding smoothly. The envoys then returned to the American embassy to compare notes on their discussions.
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United States
Foreum
V. M. Molotova
Stalin
U.S
Walter Bedell
Yvee Chataignesu
Frank Roberta
Molotov
Lertin
Anther
Idvas
Western powers fail to agree with Soviets on broad basis for talks
A British diplomatic source said Western powers have not reached a broad framework with the Soviet Union for Germany peace talks. He noted apparent progress on concrete elements despite a nine day Kremlin discussion. Molotov may meet Western emissaries again after new instructions are issued.
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Tondon
Aum
Soviet Union
Germany
Moluntov
United States
Spain
Fran
Kremlin
Molotov
Stalin
All Witnesses Important Says Committee Member
New York August 7 committee member Ren F Edward Hebert said the three man sub committee of the House Un American Activities Committee questioned a witness named Koral in New York last night as part of the probe of alleged Communist spy rings. Nixon declined comment but Hebert said all witnesses are important and Koral would testify Monday at a public hearing before the full committee. The Washington Herald reported Mundt’s testimony as a key link in the espionage inquiry.
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New York
Richard Mc Nixon
R.-Calif
Aid
House Un-America Activities Committee
Koral
Nixon
Renurtera
Ren. F. Edward Hebert
House
Washington
Washington Herald
Ark
Mundt
Deaths and Funerals for Mae Watts at Lawrence Memorial
Mrs Mae Watts 48 of Rotte four died yesterday afternoon at Lawrence Memorial. The widow of Watts, she lived at home with her family. Survivors include her husband, Marie Omaha, and Mrs Mare Shepherd, along with four brothers Mon Lawrenwe, Sydiy White, and two nephews and nieces. Funeral arrangements announced later. the Mason-Lee mortuary is handling the arrangements.
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Mae Watts
Lawrence Memar
Witts
Rewsrr-Lee
Watts
Marie Omaha
Mare Repherd
Mon- Lawremwe
Sydiy White
Pephews
Men's Night Golf Match At Lawrence Country Club
Lawrence Country Club hosts a Men's Night match and dinner Monday evening. Milton Allen and Professor John Albers will select two teams for a 5 PM start, with dinner at 7 PM. Reservations due by tomorrow night. Also notices list Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting, an Eagle dance, and an A F and A M special communication on Aug 9 with visitors welcome.
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Lawrence Country Club
Milton Allen
John Albers
Order of' Eaglea
Worthy Presi
Lawrence City Council Hears 1949 Budget and Plans
Lawrence city officials will hold a public meeting tonight to discuss the 1949 budget totaling 715 041 23 and a tax levy of 12.59 mills. They will review preliminary plans for paving downtown Massachusetts Street and other municipal business matters. Also reported, a car and bus sideswipe on Vermont Street damaged both vehicles and minor injuries were noted by officers. In sports, Mt Hope Nursery of Wichita and Topeka won first round games in the State American Legion Junior Baseball tournament, defeating Pratt and Geberne respectively.
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Burtyot
Massachusettstreet
Sylvester Ragland, Jr
Vermont Street
Russell Lutz
East Eleventh Street
Bill Cox
Jim Collins
Neodesha
Kan
American Legion
Mt. Hope Nursery
Wichita
Topeka
Pratt
Geberne
New Nonfiction at City Library Highlights Recent Additions
A jumble of titles lists new nonfiction at the City Library including works by Van, Haniel, and McNaugehton. The notice notes a $1 bond issued by Bill Garrett for speeding penalties and an upcoming sale or forfeiture related action.
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Libraralph van Haniel
Elgar
Aris
Cain
Sty
Mareen
Bitte
Marner
Natent
Werman
Manion
Bill Garrett
Vester- Garrett
Congress Passes New Housing Bill
Lawmakers approve a comprehensive housing bill amid debate over funding, zoning changes, and tenant protections. The measure aims to expand affordable housing, streamline approvals, and boost construction with incentives for developers and municipalities.
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Congress
Golf Becomes Working Class Game in U S History
The sport, once the realm of the rich, expands to the middle class as clubs lower prices and cities fund municipal courses. By 1922 the USGA notes growing public access and a public links tour, with players ranging from bartenders to police officers.
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U.S.G. al
America
Unclear text fragment from Bethel notice period
Fragmented OCR text mentions Bethel Rae and Het and Mr tee with several unclear personal names and references to a short survey period. It references individuals such as Mattie and Mrs Hefner and mentions patent and patrol terms, but the meaning is obscured by garbled wording and missing context.
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Rae
Amd
Tee
Ant
Kivartz
Warde
Arel
Mattie
WC Hefner
St. Joe Closes Gap in Western Association Race
St Joseph tops Fort Smith in a twin bill to reclaim second in the Western Association by one percentage point. Springfield beat Joplin 8 2 at home. Muskogee plated six in the first inning to defeat Leavenworth 8 4 on Leavenworth field. Leavenworth outhit the opponent 6 1. Santa Fe, Topeka, and other teams are mentioned in scattered results.
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Wesitern Association
Cardinals
Fort Smith
Giants
Springfield
Joplin
Muskocee
Leavenworth
Aie
Saivia
Toneka
Bluejay
Fort Riley to receive Maj Gen and division move plan
The 6th Division at Fort Riley, Kansas, expects Maj Gen to arrive Sunday to assume command of the Tenth Infantry Division. General Whitlock will keep offices at the ground general school center before moving division headquarters to Camp Funston. A separate suit to recover a forfeited $500 bond was filed by County Attorney Robert Oyter against George Skidmoor and Ned Dyer for failure to appear on a driving while intoxicated charge. Dyer had signed Skidmore’s bond.
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Fort Riley
Wrew
Tenth Infantry
Divi
Whitlock
Ground General School Center
Camp Funston
Robert Oyter
George Skidmoor
Omaha
Ned
Lee Dyer
Ohio Street
Skidmore
Int T
Dyer
Tasterda Stars in Thwarted Washington Track Showdown
In Wichita, Kansas, the Kansas State Employment Service reports wage and salary workers total about 60,000 with airplane plants driving growth. Sigma Epsilon softball faces Topeka Merchant at South Park Diamond tonight at 8:30.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wichita
Kan
Charles Corsaut
Kansas State Employment Service
Sig Eoa
Sigma Whi Epsilon
Topeka Merchant
South Park
At & O
Elnek
Personal travel notices for multiple families and relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph S. Tait leave for Buena Vista Colorado to spend five weeks. A Western trip will land in Denver and provide a period with relatives. Doviald Barnet is listed in the army two years and at Fort Kr Iny training. Mrs. Gander and sister travel to Denver for about six weeks with Mrs. Oliver Akers and others. Mrs. A S Palmertee and three sons depart Monday for Paint Comfort to stay a month at the Chamberlain Hotel. Col A S Palmertee on active duty this summer at Fort Monroe Virginia. On their way east, they continue arrangements.
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Ralph S. Tait
Buena Vista
Colo
Mir
Ore
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Grand Ca
Rune
Doviald Barnet
Fort Kr
Gander
Baldwin
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Oliver Akers
Palmertee
Fons
Paint Comfort
Chamberlain
Col
Palmeriee
Army
Fort Monroe
Visit Notes From The Capital And Nearby Cities
Mr and Mrs Sheldon Carey travel to New York before school opens while Mr and Mrs Ernest Hadi move from 755 Maple Street. Elsie Power returns from a weeks stay. A. C. Reuter plans a motor trip to Iowa to visit relatives. Prof W J Baumgartner reports a pleasant plane trip to the east visiting his daughter Mrs M S met home at C Vineyard.
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Columbia
Stieang
Washington, D.C
Sheldon Carey
New York
Ernest Hadi
Maple Street
Elsie Power
A.C. Reuter
Iowa
W. J. Baumgartner
Market News Local Markets Reportedly Mixed Prices
Market notes show cattle and hog prices steady to slightly up while sheep and lambs trade unevenly. Farmers report moderate demand with feeders and grain futures cited. Kansas City and Milwaukee markets referenced with volume and price activity. Bill Morrow thanks friends for support during illness.
League Leaders In American and National Leagues
The AP lists batting leaders Williams and Musial, DiMaggio and Keltner among top hitters, with batting averages, runs batted in, and home runs across Cleveland Boston New York St. Louis Chicago and Philadelphia. Pitching leaders include Feller Brance and Brecheen, with strikeout and win totals. Marriage licenses issued in Topeka Kansas City and Lawrence.
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Oston
Routreau
Cleveland
Prophetis
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Dimageto
New York
Pi Merelo
Norton
Willams
Heston
Tisardrenu
Matwokthiladelphia
Tenrich
Stewart
Washington
DiMaggio
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Blackwell
Cincinnati
Brecheen
Louts
Jansen
New Tone
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