Pair Deny Being Members of Spy Ring in U S Hearings
Washington reports former government officials Duncan C. Lee and William L. Ullmann denied ever being members of a communist spy ring during a House un American Activities Committee hearing. They refused to confirm or deny knowledge of Miss Elizabeth Bentley and the alleged spy network, while other witnesses discussed subpoenas and possible future associations.
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Washington
Duncan C. Lee
William L. Ullmann
Dilmann
House un-American Activities
Tan
Elizabeth T
Misa
Lee
Utiaiann
J. Parnell Fhemae
Ryo
Plichaelvanovitch
Saramin
FBI
New York
State Department
Oksana Josenkina
Onl
Ne York
Ullmann
Mise Bentley
Liman
Nathan Silverm
Misa Bentley
Stary
Silvermaster
Air Force
Treasury
Bentley
Duncan
Office of Strategic Services
Tentley
House UN Amervarvities Committee
Iss Bertiey
Kansas sales tax jackpot could cut property taxes statewide
Wichita dispatch reports John G. Stutz, executive secretary of the League of Kansas Municipalities, says a 12.0 million dollar sales tax surplus exists in the state treasury. He notes a June balance of 24.875 million with 12.5 million slated for local units, potentially trimming 11 to 12 percent from property taxes in counties and cities.
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Wichita
Kan
Kanass
Teporta
John G. Stuta
Topeka
Stutz
League of Kansas Municipalities
Kansas Government Journal
Ady
Government Boosts Interest Rates In Anti Inflation Move
Washington Aug. 10 UPI The government raises the price it pays for short term securities to curb inflation. Snyder announced higher rates effective Sept 15 and Oct 1 replacing low yield certificates. The move aims to slow credit to curb inflation while new controls on bank and consumer credit are expected to be enacted by Congress and signed by President Truman.
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Washington
UPI
Couth
Secretary of the Treasury
Sny*der
Snyder
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Consumer Credit
Truman
Congress Iu Mut
Rumor on Berlin blockade lift discounted at press center
Berlin reports pass on Russian move to reopen rail to the west were denied by a German rail supervisor. British officials say talks with Molotov over Berlin settlement continue with no immediate breakthrough. Moscow radios urge closer US-Russia cooperation as East and West Berlin run parallel food offices and Frankfurt prepares a draft constitution for a west German government.
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Berlin
London
Molotov
Formants
Moscow
Russia
United States
East
West Berlin
Frankfurt
Truman signs housing bill amid charges of neglect
President Truman criticized Congress for neglecting housing needs while signing the new housing measure into law. He said it helps but falls short of what is required, accusing GOP leaders of blocking a broader Taft Ellender Wagner proposal that would fund public housing, slum clearance, and rural housing. Senator McCarthy defended the bill as expanding low cost housing loans, though it tightens credit and excludes high cost builders.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
House
Taft- Ellender-Wagner
G.O.P
Charman Wolcott
R.-Mich
House Banking Committee
McCarthy
R-Vic
Tornadic Winds Damage Planes at Pyote Air Base Texas
Tornadic winds at Pyote air force base caused major damage to many planes including C-46 transports and B-29s. Lt Everett Phillips reported fences torn and field damage as storms hit around 8 30 p m with no injuries. Some B 29s were prepped for airlift while C 46s were not prepared for Berlin area use.
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Pyote
Tex
Pyote Air Force Base
Everett Phillips
Hutchinson
Kan
Summer peak passed as heat settles in Kansas
Topeka reports the average summer peak has passed with no hot weather in sight for Kansas. Partly cloudy to cloudy through Wednesday with little temperature change. Lows 60 to 65, highs 85 to 90. Showers in eastern and south central areas tonight. Rest of week near normal temps with scattered light showers until general precipitation by weekend. Dighton reports 2.5 inches rain. Goodland and Phillipsburg highest temp 94. Carlson to Colorado rodeo trip planned. Kansas Day observed at rodeo in Colorado Springs tomorrow.
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Topeka
S. D. Flora
Kansas
Flora
Horton
Wamego
Emporia
Fort Scott
Chanute
Climax
Independence
Phillipsburg
Con
Hays
Russell
Land
Hill City
Quinter
Garden City
Dodge City
Fort Riley
Lebo
Goodland
Missouri
Araska
Oklahoma
Karima
Mi Oor
Kanana
ITV
Ncceseneue
A. m1
Chicago
Denver St
Edmonton
Fort Worth
Havre
Mont
Los Angeles
Miami — St
Minneennis
Orleans
New York
Oklahoma City
Washington RY
Public budget hearing set for Douglas county tomorrow
A public hearing on the proposed Douglas county budget for 1949 will be held in the county commissioners' room at the courthouse tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The estimated tax levy to raise the appropriations is 5,842 wafta, with the total levy for 1949 at 753,965.49 dollars and a mill levy of 7.163 mills. In other news, Samuelson Elevator Company of Elmo completed incorporation procedures in Topeka today with authorized capital of 25
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Douglas County
Missioners
Court House
Topeka
Samuelson Elevator Company of
Elmo
Record Yield of Corn This Season Prevous High in '46
Washington reports the agriculture department forecast the 1949 corn crop at 3.506 billion bushels and wheat at 1.281 billion. The August 1 estimates exceed prior records and reflect shifts from last year’s smaller crop. Also noted are dairy and farm yield figures and a second summer playground stunt at South Park band stand tomorrow night.
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Agriculture Department
Washington
Pian
South Park
First Army Trainees to Breckinridge Centers Near Forts
Secret centers are seeing prep as training expands. Camps Chaffee Arkansas Camp Pick Kentucky and Camp Breckinridge Kentucky house 2000 to 14000 trainees. Army aims to use selective service resources efficiently in center operations.
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Atsoraiea Press
Fort Camp Chaffer
Ark
Camp Pick
Kar
Camp Breckerdee
R ‘Ange
Fort Kiley
Carp Chaffee
Military staffing and curriculum changes for ROTC units
A 29 man staff shifts for the Army ROTC program and new Navy personnel assignments were announced. The Army unit will see one officer supervision increase over last year with curriculum changes planned for the 1949 fall term. Several officers are listed as assigned or transferred to KU Medical Center and Tenth Air Force, with several enlisted men named and air force officers identified.
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Navy
Army
McGoughran
Army Unt
R. O
Jude
W. R B. Terrell
J. W. Johnson
KU. Medical Center
Kansas City
Harold
K. U. Med Ter
Itank J
Robert L. Williams
Richard V. Cloke
W. Harner
J.C. Dodd
Tenth Air Force
Omaha
Missing candy salesman Ray McLery in Kansas
State Park area. McLery last seen in Hays and Plainville on Wednesday with about $500 in hand. Abandoned truck found with spectacles and records. Kansas Bureau of Investigation and FBI report no new clues or jurisdiction progress. McLery, married father of two, worked for Newton Candy Co. of Newton.
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S. Kan
Ray MeLery
Pend
Sheriff Circle
Bunker
MeLery
State Park
McLerv
Hays
Plainville
McLery
Newton Candy Co
Newton
I Bidy
Most of Nation Enjoys Fair Pleasant Weather
Nationwide weather continued fair and pleasant with a belt of scattered thundershowers from Minnesota to northern Kansas, while New England remained cool and the Gulf Coast warm and humid. A warming trend was noted to bring Midwest temperatures to seasonal levels amid last week’s subnormal readings. High winds near Pyote Texas disrupted power lines and damaged planes as stock markets showed the Dow at 67.7, down .7.
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Chicago
U.S
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Kansas
New England
Gulf Coast
Pacific East
City to issue street improvement bonds for resurfacing
City council approved issuing 6,000 in street improvement bonds to fund resurfacing along a stretch of Massachusetts street. Bids are to be received later this month with work slated to begin in September. Contractor Tommy Constant plans a pedestrian walkway during razing of the four story bank building, possibly forcing a highway reroute for about 60 days. Police urged traffic restrictions on west Seventh street during that period.
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Erence
Masachusetts Street
Searing
Connen
Melvin Miter
Lawrones
Repos Nation Punkerof
Tommy Constant
Constant
Bank
Highway Commission
Sixth Street
Vermont
Seventh Street
C. A. Bliesner Ales
West Seventh
Masxressetts Street
James H. Parsons
Fayemont
Firteenth Street
New Hampshire Street
Barker Avenue
Lew Henry
Sixth Ward
S Ala
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Laura Avenue
U-1
Fairfax Addition
Oswald Propery Tne
Tobin to Decide in 48 Hours for Labor Secretary
Maurice J Tobin told President Truman he will decide within 48 hours whether to accept the appointment as secretary of labor. Truman nominated the former governor of Massachusetts for the post, a decision Tobin discussed with the President after a 30 minute conference.
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Associated Prena
Washington
Maurice J. Tobin
Truman
Massachusetts
Senate
Tobin
Pres
Draft Office Moves Nears In Topeka For County Board
Announcement from Topeka confirms the county selective service office will be set up soon with Bruce Cameron’s Aden and Douglas County active service board members awaiting orders. General Milton McLean outlines state HQ at 219 Harrison Street, a former VFW building, as preparations begin for the August 30 draft registrations of men aged 18 to 25.
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Kansas Selective Service
Topeka
Iau
Bruce Cameron
Aden
Douglas County Active Service Board
Milton McLean
County Selective Service Office
McLean
Harrison Street
State Office Building Commission
Washington
Dispatches
Kansas Farm Report Highlights Strong Corn and Sorghum
A federal and state farming summary notes exceptionally favorable growth in corn and sorghum across Kansas. Salvage wheat harvesting continues in eastern regions with sprouted grain yielding low results, while western losses occur from recent rains. Flax and alfalfa yields dip due to grasshoppers and wet weather, but pastures offer excellent grazing statewide.
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Tole Ave
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Kansas
Truman May Launch His Vote Drive in Detroit
Washington reports plans for President Truman to deliver a major campaign address in Detroit on Labor Day. Senator J Howard McGrath said he urged Truman to speak at a Labor Day rally in Michigan and expressed optimism about his acceptance.
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Truman
Detroit
Washington
CPI
J. Howard McGrath
R.J
Michigan City
McGrath
Campaign to Buy Wheat for Goodwill Train Begins
Lone Star representative John Daggett launches a one man drive in Lawrence downtown businesses seeking cash and saleable items for a public auction at Lone Star ball park Friday night. Proceeds fund the county CRO P fund to buy wheat for the Kansas Goodwill Train and shipments to 44 countries for child feeding and relief.
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Douglas County
Lone Star
Lawrence
Christian Rural Overseas Program
John Daggett
Kansas Goodwill
Underwood
Colby Lia
Topeka
Church Women of
Kansas
George Hoefer
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Leonard Lowe
CROF
Budget Sparks Careful Review by Lawrence Council
A $715,091.28 city budget was approved after a night hearing led by Oh RO B. Stevens of the Chamber of Commerce tax committee. Stevens urged careful study of items including hydrant rental and health department funding, offering committee services for next year. The levy rises to 12.5909 mills with $220,750 for water department operating costs and $3,000 for care of urges.
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Lawrence
Oh RO B. Stevens
Chainsman
Chamber of Commerce Taxation Committee
Stevsens
Water Department
Rand
Fire Department
Stevens
Lawrence Douglas County
Health Department
Douglas County
Lane Teneé
Chamber
Parsons
Harry Craig—waven
Means Committee
Apla Thes
Une
Neverm
Levy
Muskiest Singer
Sanitation Division
Weather data fragment August to September chart
The fragment shows a weather table with dates and numbers, listing temperatures and codes. It includes days and figures such as 48 67 and a 90 31 pair, plus scattered references to months July September and a price or code 16. The legible items suggest a periodical weather index rather than a narrative report.
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STS Smtwt
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Young Republican National Federation
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Frank Carlson
Colorado Springs
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