Veteran recalls Okinawa mission in roadside reminiscence
In a recollection set during a July drive, Fred and Emma recall a perilous Okinawa night with Lt Jim, who led a risky aid run under mortar fire. The tale centers on a medic’s life saved and Fred’s bond with the officer who wore the brass. They seek contact with Jim, hoping to share the memory, but time and distance pull them away.
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Okinawa
Tegian
Erma Trissley
Greendale
Jim
Fred
Gussa
Emma
Nur
Roth
Hit
Tan
In Memory Of Trio Battenfeld Hall Honor Gift
Mrs J R Battenfeld of Kansas City donated £100 to memorialize three Battenfeld alumni who died in World War II. The gift funds Battenfeld Hall at the University of Kansas, opened 1940, and funds two annual scholarships for a foreign student and outstanding residents. Alumni named include Et Wieland Norton Robert Trekell and Carl Seaman Melvin Ray Hartley Jr.
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Hattenfeld Hall
University of Kanak
Kanans City
Battenfeld
Jor Wieland
Norton
Amy Air Corps
Robert Trekell
Wellington
Navy Meddlieal Corps
Carl Seaman
Melvin Ray Hartley, Jr
Baxter Sprinca
Naval Air Corps
Wieland
Siscom Summerfield
Battenfeld Hall
Battenfelds
Delay Danube Conference: U S to propose Danube pact amendments
In Belgrade Yugoslavia Aug 9 the Danubian conference paused 24 hours awaiting amendments to the Soviet backed plan to place the Danube under eastern bloc control. The U S delegation planned to seek an 11 nation international commission with broad powers to assure free and open navigation on the waterway. A second item notes marriages licenses issued Saturday to Edwin R Burgess 27 and Erie May Griffin 19 both of Lawrence.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Europe
United States
International Commission
Danube
Edwin R. Burgess
Erie May Griffin
Ee Ee Ak
Sig Eps Beat Merchants 4 2 In South Park Softball Clash
Sig Eps wins a 4 2 game over Topeka Merchants Saturday on South Paradiumond as Fletcher Beli and Alan Fisher lead a nine hit attack. Siewert doubled and Fisher homered while Sig Eps plates three in the first inning to seize control.
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Phy Saema
Episilon
Topeka Merchants
South Paradiumond
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Bali Fyro
Alan Fisher
Watt Ners
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Twe Awa
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Ste Win Wricht
Revith
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Jeff Bell
Foster
Lie Fiewt
Chapnell
Martin Wave
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Mann
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Alex Fisher
Agai
Sig Fv
Bob Siewert
Fisher
Gus
Sig East
Jamie
South Park
Wamond
Lawrence J
Toneka
Taneka Merchants
Topeka
Fay
Hatterson- Smith
Alan Fray
St Joseph Cardinals Sweep Giants to Lead Western Race
The St Joseph Cardinals swept a five game series from the Fort Smith Giants to stretch their Western Association lead to three and a half games. Coltune pitched the late win as St Joseph completed the sweep 4 0 after yesterday 4 3 victory aided by strong defense. The weekend scuffle saw Hav pieht Mh ue Le dontin and Tow Be among late weekend actions with Tulsa and other teams posting key wins and curfew influenced games.
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Associated Frees
St. Joseph
Munkogee Alan
Taavenwortt
Hraven
Senwerth
Ledontin
Suri
Miners
Nighteway
Baling
Ventrday
Rob
Onis
Toneka
Thirteen 18 Jinx Defeated Tufteland in KO M League
Joe Tufteland of Ponca City saw a 12 game KO M league winning streak end with a 7 1 loss to Pittsboro Browns. Bartlesville pitcher Lou Tond tossed both ends of a 16 inning doubleheader victory over Chanute. Independence beat Miami Owls 6 3, Carthage won 10 3 at home, and in other scores Ponca City, Iola, and Miami posted victories. Albuquerque indicted 29 residents on election fraud charges from the New Mexico primary. Manuel Sanchez made the case and 19 others were named.
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Associates Press
Joe Tufteland
Ponca City
Tufteland
Pittsboro Browns
Browns
Tola
Bartleaville
Independence
Yankees
Miami
Owls
Chanute
Carthage
Lou Tond
Bartlesville
Pittsburg Twies
Iola
Potests
Albuquerque
N. M
Cpi
Manuel Sanchez
New Mexico
Peronne
Nehez
Bernalillo County
Albequerqus
Tonga Triumphs 4 2 in Rotary League Showdown
Tonga defeated Rotary 4 to 2 in a Saturday C. C. Carl League game. Exenive produced key hits as the teams exchanged runs early and late, with Tonga pulling away in the final innings.
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Rotary
Exenive
C. C. Carl
No Need For Impeachment With Elections Coming Up
Detroit August 9 Senator Ferguson of Michigan said he will not pursue impeachment against President Truman. He stated he does not intend to press impeachment and believes voters will remove Truman in the presidential election. Ferguson made the remarks in an interview after questioning impeachment on the Senate floor in Washington Saturday night.
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Detroit
Ferguson
R.-Mich
Truman
Burguson
Senate
Washington
Topeka Jr. Legion Team Wins State Championship
The Topeka junior Legion squad clinched the state title with a late rally in the seventh inning to defeat Varsona Get in for the championship. Wichita Mt. Hope Nursery finished third after beating Kine pana Leland Osborne of Neodesha in the consolation game.
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Topeka Jr. Legion
Ivan Leggint
Jutter
Jaye Mink
Topeka
Varsona
Ehe Gay
Wichita
Mt. Hope Nursery
Kinepana
Leland Osborne
Neodesha
Two Clubs in Gains In A B A Baseball Race
Milwaukee and Kansas City posted most ground gains in the American Association race with doubleheaders split. Milwaukee beat Toledo 2 0 and 10 1 to close on Indianapolis. Kansas City defeated Louisville 5 1 to sweep the three game series, while St Paul and Columbus also split. Bill Woop and Al Rosen highlighted KC and Louisville performances respectively.
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Doyles
Toledo
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Louisville & To
Minneapolis
Indians
Millers
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Columbus
Saints
Bill Woop
Blues
Louisville
al Rosen
Tobin Nominated for Labor Post and Cabinet Talk
Washington Aug 9 Truman names former Gov Maurice J Tobin of Massachusetts for labor secretary. Tobin yet to say if he will accept while he pursues the governorship. Congress adjourned without action on many nominations including Tobin.
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Gilbertville
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Demoralk
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Commerce
Warren FR. Austin
John Foster
Eleanor Roosevelt
Philip C. Jessup
U. Neo General Assembly
Paris
Levi. Hershey
Selective Service
School law to court on degree requirement for county superintendent candidate
The Kansas Supreme Court may interpret a law requiring county superintendent of schools nominees to hold a four year college degree. Hazel Miller won the Lyon county Republican nomination over incumbent Evelyn Jones though Miller lacks a degree, saying she will earn one before July. County Attorney Sam Mellinger said the attorney general's staff will assist in vetting the case for original jurisdiction. Five students were initiated into the honorary Reta Gamma business fraternity at the University of Kansas summer session. Initiates are Carl F. Charlesan Roe Edward Clark Lawdarktt Matthews Fred Sturtin WY Robinum St Joseph Mag Ragene We Sthonlee Osborne
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Kan
State Supreme Court
Hazel Miller
Lyon County
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Reta Gamma Ae
Ted
Kansas
Carl F. Charles
An Roe Edward Clark
Lawdarktt
Matthews
Fred Sturtin
WY Robinum
St. Joseph
Mag Ragene
We Sthonlee
Osborne
Truman Campaign to Cover Southern States
Sen J Howard Me chairman of the national committee says Truman will campaign in the south during the next series of speeches. He notes Truman will press the fight to persuade voters who supported him in earlier efforts as the campaign extends into southern states with planned stops and speeches.
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Truman
Wakefield
Sen
J. Howard
Kanwaka 4 H Club Members Work on Project Records
Kanwaka 4 H club members meet in the afternoon to work on project records. Carolyn Wyner and Mon Huron attended the session. Participants practiced crafts and discussed upcoming maneuvers and plans for the week.
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Kanwaka Club
Kanwaka
Bers
Carolyn Wyner
Oklahoma Youths Die In Missouri Plane Crash
Springfield Missouri crash near the municipal airport claims two Oklahoma youths Ada and Oba Victina identified as Eshert Preseley and Williamy Densht Saves both burned beyond recognition in the wreckage. A worker at the scene described the fatal impact and immediate aftermath.
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Army
Navy
Air Forge
Oklahoma
Missouri
Springfield
LTA
Ada
Victina
Eshert Preseley
Williamy Densht
Short
Jane
Investigation of fatal crash and hold at funeral home
Authorities investigate a crash as the bodies of two young men are kept at the funeral home awaiting arrangements. A preliminary inquiry seeks to determine cause and any contributing factors. The community awaits updates from local police and coroner.
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Oyung
Funer
Saleswomen Wanted for Cigar Department Positions Across U S
Expansion program seeks capable women for sales roles in the cigar department nationwide. Must be at least 18, with high school education or equivalent, neat appearance, and good reliability. Apply to Davenport Retail Stores Executive Officer with photo.
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Paul
eNynos
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