Inquiry Ordered In Price Picture
Washington officials ordered a three month study followed by enforcement actions against violators of price controls on food clothing and housing. The attorney general warned that jail terms may replace fines for anti trust price violators and urged prompt court action to deter price fixing by corporations.
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Washington
Chirk
T. de
Justice Department
Nolo
Aeatenert
Orion Stuation
Bey Apwv
Dchn F. Bennett
Clark Fee A
Chiab Encpresment Committee
Congress
Lahore Riots Prompt Heavy Patrols After Day of unrest
Reported rioting in Lahore sparked tanks and armored units patrolling the streets after 24 hours of clashes that killed and wounded dozens. Indian authorities fear further violence ahead of a regional commission decision renewing tensions between India and Pakistan. A hospital counts many injured, some fatally, with knives and daggers cited in assaults. In Washington a subcommittee led by Representative Wint Smith will hold hearings on labor impact on the nation’s food supply.
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Gatore
India
Rantal
Pakistan
Wint Smith
Washington
Aus
Yakima
Ash
Kansas Wheat Sets Record Crop at 294 Million Bushels
A state report places Kansas 1947 wheat production at 294,360,000 bushels as of August 1, beating the 1931 record and outpacing last year's harvest by about 8.0 million bushels. The average yield was 20 bushels per acre, with other crop estimates listed in thousands of bushels.
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Topeka
Kaness
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
State Board of Agriculture
Corn Needs Rain Warning From Topeka Report
The weekly state and federal agrometeorology summary says corn in main growing areas suffered from heat and drought last week and yields will drop without rain and cooler temperatures. Sorghum and alfalfa fared poorly in heat. some grasshopper damage noted. wheat moving to storage. 100 degree days common. light showers offered brief relief in parts.
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Topeka
Panane
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Weather tone: Kansas cool wave per Weatherman Flora
Topeka reports a northern cool air mass failing to relieve Kansas heat. Forecaster Flora says past records show relief by late August but predicts continued warm highs near 100 in many areas with possible scattered showers tonight. Low readings were 64 to 78 degrees with highs potentially reaching near 100. Some towns logged trace rainfall while others saw none.
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Kansas
Ascot
Fiera
Frora
Goodland
Anthony
Er Devrens
Ffevarie
Tribute
Wichita
Man Made Rain Dampens Kaw Valley Area
A Kansas City area report notes a man made rain event southwest of Kaw Valley causing a damp area. Kenneth Spencer of Spencer & Associates described dry ice used to generate a cloud and moisture drops observed by staff near Linwood and Linwood Avenue.
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Kansas City
Kan
Here
Spencer Coes
Toe Heemers
Aren
Kenneth AL Spencer
Blase Memers of eo. fre extinguish fire with spark on pavement
A small fire spark on a Massachusetts street caused a brief blaze but resulted in no injuries or major damage. Drivers reported smoke and police cordoned the area while firefighters checked the scene for hotspots. The incident prompted a short traffic delay and investigation into the cause.
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Caselire
Dames Boo
Massachusetts
Parliament Votes Powers to Attlee
London August 12 the house of commons voted authorization to the labor government to direct manpower and industry for the national recovery program. The bill passed 610 to 6a after a long debate, extending wartime powers to cope with the national economic crisis. Churchill charged the government with dicta torial powers while Liberal and Labor leaders pressed for safeguards.
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House of Commons
Britain
House of Lords
Lambrrow
Winston Churchill
Attlee Mn
Ement Davis
Hite
Herbert Morrison
Two U S Airlines to Tokyo Receive Temporary Permits
The United States grants Pan American and Northwest Airlines temporary permits to operate between the Pacific coast and Tokyo as a first step to reopen Japan. The permits aim to move 449 businessmen to Tokyo this week for reestablishing Japanese foreign trade. The Far Eastern command outlined policy on restoring wartime air links.
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Aus
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Tokyo
Japan
Cominy
State Department
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Northwest
Toe Po
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Janan
Tais
Glas MacArthur
Strike at Wichita Mill Sees 12 to 150 Union Members Off Work
The Wichita strike involves 12 to 150 workers at the Mocing company's Wichita mill over contract terms. Union leader Brown of Hutchinson says workers will not return until all terms are honored, while the company under Ward Magid promises retroactive benefits to those who answer a Monday back to work appeal. Cherryvale prospects for a similar walkout are noted as possible.
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Hacates
Menun
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Hutchinson
Busines
Tmer
Wichita
Cherryvale
Kan
Cherryva
Wieota
Ccompany
Ward Magid
Wichitand
Seek a New Congress Campaign Moves to Overturn Labor Act
The United Steel Workers union opens a national drive to elect an “acceptable congress” to repeal the Taft Hartley act. Officers plan mass registration and a $1 voluntary contribution from 874,000 members. Murray aims for 1,000,000 members and a major election effort without forming a third party.
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CLO
United Steel Workers Union
Labor Board
Congress
Murray
Democratic Party
Didates
Peineal Action Committee
A.C
United Electrical Workers, Textile Workers, Clothing
United Auto Workers
Rural mail holdups probe near Pleasant Grove hill
Sheriff Will Johns Jr said rural mail boxes along Route 2 near Pleasant Grove Hill south of Lawrence were ransacked with envelopes torn open and contents dumped in a stream. The incident was reported by Mrs James F Plummer wife of a KU student. A federal hearing set for August 26 in Washington concerns Kansas Nebraska National Gas plans to add compressor facilities at an estimated cost of 42650.
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Pleasant Grove Hill
Lawrence
Postal
Authonties
Will Johns, Jr
Johns
James EF. Plummer
K. UL
Washington, D.C
Federal Power Commission
Washington
Kansas-Nebraska National Gas Company, Inc
Fire Rages at Panhandle Refinery Plant in Wichita Falls
A blaze at the Panhandle Refinery company plant in Wichita Falls Texas began at noon and continued raging two hours later endangering the entire facility. Fire crews fought the flames and worked to prevent spread to adjacent equipment and storage. The article notes no injuries at the moment and lists emergency responders on site.
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Texan
Wichita Falls
Tex
Panhandle Refinery Company
Dutch Report Indirect Truce Violations In Sumatra
Batavia reports Dutch forces in Sumatra captured Indonesian republican army orders authorizing an attack on a Dutch camp in violation of the truce. The capture occurred near Padang while republicans attempted to retake a position, with over 20 captured. A wider clash was noted near Mangt in North Central Java. The U.S. seeks international arbitration and bilateral talks with Indonesian aid.
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Java
Netherlands
Sumatra
Jegjakarta Ace
Bota
Mangt
Ame Barawa
Puteh S
Repuphana
Jogjaxarta
Ofitul
Hera
U.S
Walter PL Foot
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Indies
Lord Kidburn
Lord Inverchapter
United Nations Security Council
Council
International Arbitration Commission
Meat supply outlook hinges on Midwest corn crop drought
Washington reports next year’s meat supply tied to corn production. A brutal Midwest heat wave worsened drought and floods reduced crops to about 2.649 billion bushels as of August 1, a drop from July estimates. Officials warn only a 2.85 billion bushel crop would sustain current meat output.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Midwest
Red Cross Reports July Aid and Gifts to Armed Forces
The Douglas county Red Cross chapter board met to review July aid. The home service report shows 233 cases, with 32.25 dollars in financial assistance and 472.85 dollars in loan repayments. The group approved 50 Christmas gifts for sailors on the high seas, plus updates on the summer recreation swimming program and final week classes. Life saving tests were conducted today.
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Douglas County Red Cross Chapter
Home Service
C. J. Dodds
Armed Services
Larry Heeh
Red Croas Recreation Council
Bruce Goshorn
Heeb
Power to take new districts apart
Topeka Kansas school authorities claim authority to create and reorganize school districts under state law. The attorney general stated in a letter that districts must meet a threshold of property valuation and operate under specified provisions before proceeding. The notice mentions deadlines and percentage requirements for district formation.
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Topeka
Almenee
Kansas County
Tnformer
Emtoor
Senos le W
Westenday
Brooks
IGS
Cormed
Arn
Coud Operative
Rural teachers to attend five day modern training institute
Ms Peeey Sperra presents a five day program at the institute near the Iky Memorial high school to acquaint rural teachers with updated training methods. Mrs Margaret Voaviou leads the effort with demonstrations on a San Diego Zoo topic and color pictures. Notables include Mr and Mrs EL Temple Sheldon of Ottawa Ruth Kittle from Topeka Har lan Jefrices of education and Dr Earl Hieran of the Kansas State Teachers Association.
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Speci Repanta
Rae Witen
Margaret Voaviou
Superimend
Iky Memorial High School
EL Temple Sheldon
Ottawa
Ruth Kittle
Topeka
Harlan Jefrices
State Departuiet of Education
Earl Hieran
Kansas State Teachers Association
Rain Making Experiment Planned in Topeka
Topeka Kansas Aug. 12 The Journal reports a rain making experiment to test cloud seeding by dropping wound particles into clouds if a suitable cloud forms over the city this week. Dan L Meisinger aviation executive and Loyd F L Saylor company manager will oversee the operation with the weather bureau supplying clouds.
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Topeka
Kan
Druy
Dan L. Meisinger
Aviat Company
Loyd FL Saylor
Korea
Anadarko Hosts 16th American Indian Exposition
About 60 000 people flocked to Anadarko Oklahoma for the sixteenth annual exposition opening with a new native village and the pageant Teepee Tales featuring 400 Indians. The show honors tribal elders and portrays life from birth to death. About 50 000 visitors are Indians. In Washington the White House announced President Truman will be accompanied to Brazil by Mrs Truman and Margaret.
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Oklahoma City
Washington
White House
Truman
Brasil
Margaret
Annual Picnic at Eudora This Week
A local annual picnic is planned in Eudora this week with events at the city park. Evening programs include a concert by an orchestra and a dance featuring local entertainment. Community leaders and a congressman’s representative are expected to attend. details include schedules for Friday and Saturday nights and a central event area.
Unclear OCR fragment on child evangelism program event
Fragmentary text mentions child evangelism with names like Frost Mann and state directors in Kansas. Details, dates, and full context are unreadable due to OCR errors, leaving only scattered references to a community event and organizers.
Gospel Messengers at Kanwaka Hall Tomorrow
Gospel Messengers perform at Kanwaka Hall tomorrow with a program featuring two vocal groups and local musicians. Residents of Lawrence and nearby towns are invited to attend as part of the evening concert series.
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Kanwaka Hall
Evanie
Tomterresy
Sacters
Lawrence Revere
Rane
Lows Avenue
Laaters
Arthur Hird
Wamt
Weather District Forecast for August in Kansas
The district forecast for August predicts temperatures with ranges from low to mid 90s in parts of Kansas and western Oklahoma. Scattered thunderstorms expected Sunday into Wednesday with possible heat and humidity spikes and occasional cooler nights.
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Messoura
Kansas
Qarasa
Ramee Wetteney
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