Russians Dig Trenches and Border Fortifications Reported
Berlin dispatch says Russians dig trenches and mount weapons on the border between the Soviet occupation zone and western Germany. Telegraphing from German sources, British press notes feverish activity along zonal frontiers as engineers and transport move to secure the border. Reports cannot be independently confirmed.
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Germany
Telepraf
Telrgest
Bes
Reeware
Veasatis
United Mater
Bev
Tolecs
Pravda
Berlin
Paul Markgraf
Moscow
Johannes Stunim
England
UN Forces Suffer Wounds From Guerrilla Mortar Fire
Athens Aug 9 United Nations casualties reported as two wounded one American and one British near the Bulgaria Greece junction. Victims identified as U S Lt Col Richard Darnell and British Lt Col A W Fielding. Washington confirms American as Lt Col Richard J Darnell of Spokane Washington.
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Athens
United Nations
Geervilis
Gomertay
Fugoertay
U.N. Special Committee
Balkans
U. S
Richard Darnell
Inj
A. W. Fielding
Washington
Richard J. Darnell
Spokane
Wash
Topeka Man Treated After Family Quarrel Fight
A Topeka man received emergency care after a family quarrel with his wife and a 13 year old son. Officers quoted him saying he planned to whip the wife but was struck by a brick. The incident occurred at a Topeka residence and involved authorities in reporting the event.
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Topeka
Aus
Theaterr
Himas
Brick
Truman Expected to Sign GOP Housing and Anti-Inflation Bill
Washington Aug 9 The White House silent on Truman’s plan as he faces the 80th Congress. Republicans push housing measures to aid small homes and rentals with $5,000,000 to buy cars for disabled veterans. Anti-inflation provisions renew wartime controls on credit and raise Federal Reserve reserves to curb lending and money in circulation.
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Truman
Washington
White House
Congress
Senate
House
Moscow
Novotny Speaks On National School Problems At Rotary
Dr. E L L Novotny superintendent of schools told Lawrence Rotary today that expanding enrollments teacher shortages and need for program development challenge U S schools. He cited New York shortages and predicted junior high roll rising to about 210 by 1959, stressing salable skills for graduates and community solutions. Guests included Dr N P Horn Wilson Counts James Bryson Rev Drew Hammond.
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Lawrence Rotary Club
E. LL Novotny
New York City
United States
New York
Novotny
N. P. Horn
Wilson Counts
Baldwin
R. E. Tucker
James Bryson
Overbrook
Drew Hammond
Oskaloosa
Third Moscow Talks Among US Britain and France
Third such conference in a week focused on the Berlin blockade and western eastern gaps. Envoys Bedell Smith Roberts and Chataigneau met Molotov in the Kremlin then attended a briefing at the British embassy amid hopeful mood and high expectations.
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Moscow
United States
Britain
France
Kremlin
Forel Minievr Molotov
Berlin
Molotov
U.S
Walter Bedell Smith
Frank Roberts
Pecreta
Ernest Bevin
Yes Chataigneau
Stalin
Smith
Roberts
Tof
Kassadne
Roberta
Chataigneau
Threat Reported of Panama Invasion Tied to Arias Madridio
High government sources claim former Panamanian president Arnulfo Arias Madridio plans an armed invasion from Costa Rica. Informants allege Arias has ties with Costa Rican military leaders and that mercenaries are poised to cross at Puerto Armuelles. Earlier, Arias fled Panama after losing May elections amid controversy.
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Panama
Arnulfo Arian Madridio
Costa Rica
Arias
Puerto Armuellies
Puerto Armuelles
Pacific Ocean
Domingo Diss Arosemena
San Jose
Colombia
Puerto ‘ Armuelles
Oklahoma Loss Among States in 1946 47 Census
Washington Aug 9 Only one state Oklahoma showed an actual loss in civilian population between 1946 and 1947 Oklahoma's loss totaled 9000 persons or 0 4 per cent In the nation total population for 1947 was 143 414 000 up 89 per cent since 1940 census 28 states showed net losses for migration but most gains were offset by loss in other states The report notes net westward migration of 2 9 million persons and cites Arkansas Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma among affected states
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Wasington
Oklahoma
Census Bureau
Arkansas
Bureau
United States
Mountain States
Pacific
Missouri
Enrollment at Kansas university restaurant management school opens
About 30 persons enrolled for a two day session at the University of Kansas with Dean Frank T. Stockton opening the event this afternoon. Prof Elmer F. Heth spoke on advertising and public relations for restaurants and Fred Sharpe discussed Selling thru Personnel in a program sponsored by the Kansas State restaurant association and KU Extension. The school, first of its kind in the area, targets restaurant owners and key employees. Lectures are in Fraser Hall with food prep demonstrations in the home economics labs.
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Resturant Management School
University of Kansans
Frank T. Stockton
K. U. Extension
Elmer F. Heth
William Allen White
Fred Sharpe
Ternion
Kanase State Restaurant Association
K. U
Fraser Hall
Home Economica Laboratories
Frecer Hall
Scattered Showers Dot Nation Weather Picture
Widely scattered showers covered the nation with the Dakotas and southern Minnesota seeing storms while the Great Lakes and Mid Atlantic regions reported rain. The Rocky Mountain to eastern areas enjoyed generally fair weather with Detroit at 58 and Minneapolis 66 as a few noted temperatures.
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Chicago
Dakotas
Minnesota
Great Lakes
Middle Atlantic States
Florida
Mystery Witness Takes the Stand Before House Group
Washington August 9 UP London born mystery witness Alexander Koral testified before the House Committee on American Activities refusing to declare membership in the Communist party or knowledge of a woman who claims to be a former Red agent. He dodged questions alleging self incrimination and denied clear links to Elizabeth Bentley or any Frank. Subpoenas were talked of for a Russian teacher and spouse linked to a New York school for children of Russian origin.
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Washington
Alexander Koral
Kora
House
American Activities Committee
Robert E. Stripling
Communist Party
Frank
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Miss Bentley
Sian
Koral
Justice Department
Sto
New York
Mandt
Reds
Perlo
Misa Bentley
Mundt
R. SD
Supposed US Suspects Sought By Soviet Consulate
The New York Soviet consulate reports subpoenas will target Mikhail Samarine and Klavdia Samarina. A 41 year old teacher listed as Michael Ivanovitch Samarin in New York is said to be at a White Russian anti communist settlement in New Jersey with his wife and family. The consulate seeks them. Another Harvian teacher is wanted by the committee for questioning.
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Munat Saia
Approval Granted To Increase District 0 School Levy
State tax commission approved raising the general fund tax levy from 17 to 16.24 mills for the $747,650 district budget. A. E. Woestemeyer, clerk of the board of education, reported the July 8 request to exceed the 17 mill maximum and the July 27 hearing. The board adopted the mill increase as part of the overall $20.66 million budget, with $47,210 added to the general fund for higher salaries and operating costs.
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State Tax Commission
A. E. Woestemeyr
Board of Education
Board of Education Astheresay
Public Hearing on County Budget Set for Tomorrow
A public hearing on the county budget is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 o clock. The proposed budget for next year is about £30,000 below the current year's budget, with a tax reduction reflected in the upcoming levy.
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Bt Coe
Iain the Corey
Douglas Coun
Kansas Guard Units to Missouri Fort
Topeka August 9 Kansas National Guard troops will move into Fort Leonard Wood Missouri for a two week intensive training program starting August 15 Brig Gen Milton R McLean state adjutant general said today It will be the first time in more than 40 years that Kansas National Guard troops have not been sent to Fort Riley Kan for the summer training period.
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Topeka
Kansas National Guard
Fort Leonard Wood
Milton R. McLean
McLean
Fort Riley
Kan
Burglary at Woodcraft and Shop Theft Includes Guns
Thieves burglarized the Woodcraft and Shop at 728 Massachusetts breaking a rear window and stealing about $1,000 in value. Items missing include four high caliber rifles, .32 caliber pistols, air pistols, fishing reels and rods, rifle shells, a Conn cornet, sunglasses, and other gear. The break in occurred early yesterday morning, with the clock stopping at 12:20 and the store discovered by night watchman Henry Rhode around 4:35. Patrolmen Walter Pabeater and Lew Reddins investigated the scene.
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Fi Ig
Massachusetts
Francis
Insx
Walter Pabeatecer
Lew Reddins
Henry Rhode
Rain In The Picture Weather Forecast For Kansas
Topeka reports another siege of rainy weather with cloudy skies and scattered showers through Tuesday. No precise location or heavy rainfall forecast. overall outlook remains wet. 48 hour rainfall totals from western and southern Kansas include St Francis 0.78, Atwood 0.50, Garden City 9.69, Dodge City 8.14, Wichita 0.63, Pratt 0.34, Chanute 0.80, Coffeyville 0.52, Independence 0.11. Temperatures set to little change with lows 65-70 and highs 85-99. Chanute reached 80, Goochland 60 lowest.
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Topeka
Kansas
C. S
S. D. Flora
Kanaas
Amounta
St. Francis
Atwood
Oakley
Goociand
Tribune
Scott City
Garden City
Dodge City
Liberal Om
Russell
Pratt
Hutchinson
Wichita
Anthony
CLATI
Climax
Coffeyville
Independence
Chanute
Goochand
Law Gives No Provision for Write-In Candidates
Attorney General Edward Ann ruled last Saturday that write-in votes cannot be counted in the sixth ward precinct committeeman election. County Attorney Robert Ovler said no write-in option exists for the primary ballot and no fill is allowed for a vacancy when a candidate dies within ten days of the primary. Owen died July 29 after filing for treasurer committeeman in the sixty ward, prompting reporters to noting write-ins.
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Edward Ann
Robert Ovler
Owen
Trecinet Compmitteeman
Sixtly
Owens
Swas
Oviers 1
Phone Company Seeks $3 1 3 Million Rate Increase
Topeka Kan Aug 9 CP Southwestern Bell Telephone Company petitions the Kansas Corporation Commission to resume tile for a three and one third million dollar rate increase within the state. The hearing follows a month’s recess to gather cost data from Western Electric and AT&T for materials and services furnished to Southwestern Bell. The commission demands an itemized statement of costs. The recess was to secure evidence and witnesses to meet the commission’s data request.
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Topeke
Kan
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company
600 Projects Set for Douglas County 4-H Fair
The Douglas county 44H fair August 26 and 27 at Haskell stadium will showcase nearly 600 projects from 331 4-H members across 16 clubs. Girls account for 181 members with 293 home economics projects, livestock projects total 187, crop and garden 74, poultry 20, and other categories. Top clubs by projects per member include Cardinal Lecompton, Clinton Busy Bee, Jayhawk Grant, Stull Busy Beavers, and Palmyra.
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Douglas County
Haskell Sadium
If Cibs
Cardinal Club
Lecompton
Clinton Busy Bee Club
Jayhawk Club
Grant Township
Stull Busy Beavers
Kanvake Township
Palmyra
Baldwin
Belleview
Brackett
Cotton
Heaper
Bally Juniors
Kanwaka Club
Lone Star
Meadowlark
Rainbow
Sunflower
Lawrence
Eudora
Mary Emily South
Mary Pearson
Jolly Jusiors
Norman Craig
Craigs
Larry
Norman
George Robert
Barbara
Lorna Maries
Qwen
Lester Craig
Rauter
Lorna Marie
4-H
Dorothy
Va Marie
Mary Ellen Adamy
Jolly Juniors
Luther Adama
Edgerton
Rita
Rocelyn
Ruth Roney
Roland Roney
Route 5
Russellsley
Velma
Anna
Denny
Freddie
Sunflower Club
Lois Darlene
Harvey, Jr
Robert Eugene Rew
Harvey Rew
Wellsville
Rew
The
Jolly Junior Veh
Bumper 1948 Cotton Crop Forecast Sets Record Yield
Washington reports an agriculture department forecast of a 1948 bumper cotton crop at 15,169,000 bales, the seventh record crop. The indicated yield is 314.5 pounds per acre, well above the ten year average and last year’s output, with 18,546,000 bales reached in 1937 as the previous top.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Ie Si
Storms Hit Britain and France Cause Fatalities and Damage
Storms across Britain and France killed 22 people and caused extensive damage. British crops were flattened and coastal port Brest suffered over 100000 francs in losses. Several small boats and a trawler sank, cranes and installations were damaged, threatening a bumper grain harvest this week.
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Britain
France
Brest
Opening of New Hampshire Street Widening Ends Downtown Project
Auto traffic resumes on New Street in Mock as a four block widening on New Hampshire from Seventh to Eleventh improves access and eases congestion around Massachusetts and Vermont streets. The $120000 bond project covered 800, 1000 blocks, began last fall, faced delays from weather, and aims to spur downtown business with new curb parking zones and improved sidewalks.
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New Uiamyshire Street
Seventh
Massachusetts
Ver Mont Streets
New Hammneshire Street
Vermont Street
New Hampshire Street
East Eighth Street
C. A. Bliesner
Plenty of Control Taft Sees No New Price Legislation
Washington Aug 9 UPI Senator Taft of Ohio says Congress has given President Truman all he needs to curb inflation and that no major new price legislation is required when Congress returns in January. He notes Truman may push action on deflation and highlights responsibility for high consumer prices alongside farm wages. Taft also comments on party seat prospects in several states.
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Washington
UPI
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Truman
Senate
G.O.P
Delation
Philadelphia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Reublicans
Rhode Island
Montana
Colorado
New Mexico
Tennorree
Traffic light work begins at 8th and Vermont streets
City council authorized installation at the intersection on August 27, 1945, mirroring approval of the Nineteenth street light project. Construction started this morning with crews busy mounting equipment and laying foundations for the new signals.
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8Th
Vermont
Eighth
Vermont Streets
Four Polio Cases Reported Inman Kansas
McPherson County records show four polio cases in Inman bringing county total to seven. Children aged 18 months to 11 years affected as residents funded DDT spraying to combat flies and insects in the townsite.
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McPherson County
McPherson
Kan
Inman
Workmen Busy on K U Campus Construction Projects
Building and construction contracts totaling more than 840000 have been let for eight projects at the University of Kane sax. C G Bayles says summer activity will run from now to September. Major jobs include a 50000 paving contract with Constant Construction of Lawrence, a 100000 boiler installation, and a 200000 steam turbine at the power plant. A 35000 cooling tower will be built for the plant.
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University of Kanesax
C. G. Bayles
Numeerous
Iuba
Maion Pinieeta
Constant Construction Company
Lawrence
March Lo
Teenth Street
Hoch Auditorium
Michigan Street
Crescent Road
Fifteenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Indiana Street
Indiane E Road
Sunnyside
Frank Strong
Frank Strong Hall
Museum of Natural History
Frank Stronghall
National Water ‘Main Cleans
Camerus
Camps
Watson Library
Chemistry
Watronbrary
Eee
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Polive
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Horge
Americas
Rotary
No 16
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Red
Pasera
Missouri Fort
Te Oil Company
A. W. Tarkington
Tulsa
Okla
Continental Oil Co
L. F. McCollum
Tarkington
Bethlehem Supply Co
Tulas
Leonard Wood
National Guard
Miagouri
35Th
Kansas Itentiar
Frank Carlson
Salumtay Hien &F
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Law
Chieneo Heh Low
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