European assembly to study unified European army plan
In Strasbourg the European assembly’s general affairs committee approved Churchill’s proposal for a unified European army to counter Soviet threat. The 19 to 6 vote with three abstentions advances a defense convention and a European defense ministry, amid mixed positions from British, Scandinavian, and other delegates.
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France
European Assembly
Winston Churchill
Consultative Assembly
Paliament of Europe
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Duncan Sandys
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Norway
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Sandys
Europe
Italy
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Turkey
Luxembourg
Greece
Saar
United States
Canada
Edouard Bonnefous
Senate bill extends social security to ten million
The Senate approved and sent to the White House a compromise measure expanding Social Security coverage to 10,000,000 more people and raising benefits for 3,000,000 retirees. The House approved 874 to, and President Truman was expected to sign it into law, boosting monthly benefits to an average of 46 dollars next month.
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Washington
Senatery
White House
Senate-House
House
Truman
Truman flags universal training amid Korea war bills
President Truman said universal military training is controversial and should not sidetrack Korea war legislation this session. He reiterated support for universal training, though Congress appears set to delay action until next year. A new reading lamp, the Magic Book Light, clamps to books and lights when tilted forward.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Defense Department
Lawrence Dispatch Echoes Of Youth And Local Oddities
A Lawrence report describes a sheriff at a railroad crossing where a band of high school sophomores waved farewell to a girlfriend en route to California. The column notes a real he-man T-bone menu, a playful nod to John Bunyan, and science curios about giants from injected animals. It mentions basketball figures and a joke about Jack Gardner flying to Scandinavia. A nudist-tinged anecdote from Echo Valley follows. Kaw River readouts show Haversock dam at 2:30 pm 13.3 feet, with 3:00 am 13.4 feet as the river level falls.
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Lawrence
California
Teen fad pins gain popularity this season
Teen fashion centers on pinch pins worn in pairs or triples for lapels. Animal shapes, especially cats, are a top trend this year. The piece notes cats as modern domestic descendants of cross bred European and African wild cats.
Deaths and Funerals in Baldwin and Nearby Areas
Mrs. Maude Barton McClure a Baldwin native died in Long Beach California after a heart attack and will be buried in Oakwood cemetery with services at Stanley funeral home with Rev Clare Hayes leading. Alfred B Lewis 73 a former Lawrence resident died in Vinita Oklahoma with services at Rumsey funeral home and burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Surviving relatives include wife Bess Lewis three sons and a daughter. Mrs Eighmy Feltner of Bartlesville Oklahoma is also mentioned in the obituary notice.
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Baldwin
Long Beach
Calif
McClure
Maude Barton
Mankato
Minn
McAllen
Tex
California
Stanley Funeral Home
Clare Hayes
Oawood Cemetery
Nellie Martin
Alfred B. Lewis
Lawrence
Vinita
Okla
Rumsey Funeral Home
H. M. Sippel
Oak Hill Cemetery
Bess Lewis
Bartlesville
Donald
Kellogg
Ida
Leland
Overland Park
Burton
Kansas City
Local Births and Addresses At Memorial Hospital
Birth notices list Mrs Grace Goheen, Mrs Ira Miller, and others with addresses across Jefferson and nearby towns. A baby boy born to Wanda Melton in Sunflower, and baby boys to Gloria Mann Sunnyside and Elia Yee. Also Clyde McMillan welcomes a son yesterday on Lincoln Street.
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Grace Goheen
Alabama Street
Ira Miller
Baldwin
Stella Stewart
McLouth
Dora Stout
Missouri Street
Wanda Melton
Sunflower
Gloria Mann
Elia Yee
Sunnyside
Maude Dodson
Tennessee Street
Harry Campbell
Elm Street
Ada Walker
Linwood
Harold Brune
William Allen
Louisiana Street
Harry Hunn
Kentucky Street
Donald Baxter
Philip Ernst
Indiana Street
Frank Galloway
West Fifth Street
Baby Boy Altenberg
Richland
Wilma
Clyde McMillan
Lincoln Street
Yesteray
All Set for Bout New York August 17
Inter national Boxing club president James D. Norris says negotiations closed for a heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium on September 27 between NBA champion Ezzard Charles and Joe Louis.
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New York
James D. Norris
International Boxing Club
N.B.A
Ezzard Charles
Joe Louis
Yankee Stadium
Discounted invasion risk in Yugoslavia analysis
Western powers discount a Russian inspired invasion of Yugoslavia this year based on surveys begun after the Korean war. Officials note piecemeal leaks show little appetite for war among satellite nations and forecast possible opposition if a Soviet order to fight Yugoslavia were issued. The survey aimed to gauge commitments in Asia vs European security.
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Yugoslavia
Iron Curtain
Asia
Kansas City Man Found Dead In Truck
Leavenworth Kan Aug 17 Herbert Sargent 57 a Kansas City filling station operator was found dead today in the cab of his truck on a farm lane six miles south of Leavenworth. Sheriff Turner said a 12 foot tube of flexible metal piping led from the exhaust through a cab window. The truck engine was running when found by step son John Harding and neighbor LR Leffler. The lane leads to Harding’s home. Several notes were found including one addressed to the public reading I took my own life No comment. Time your visit a.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Herbert Sargent
Kansas City
Here
Leonard Turner
John H. Harding
L R. Leffler
Harding
Turner
Market Rise Tied to UN Soviet Meeting
Lawrence observers linked the stock surge to the latest Soviet UN maneuver. A secret security council meeting called by Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Malik sparked talk of an offensive. No official rationale emerged during market hours. Gains led by U S Steel, Wheeling, GM, Chrysler, Goodyear, Sears, Rockwell, Douglas, Philco, Motorola, Worthington, American Brands, Gillette, Lehigh Valley, Santa Fe, NY Central, St Paul, Dow, Du Pont, Eastman Kodak, GE, Standard Oil CNL and Gulf Oil.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence
Kansas
Sion
United Nations
Security Council
Malik
U. & Steel
Wheeling Steel
General Motors
Chrysler
Goodrich
Sears Rock
Douglas Aircraft
Philco
Motorola
Worthington Pump
American Burger
Gillette
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Indian Pacific
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
St. Paul
Grain and futures mixed signals from Kansas City market
The report lists Rye Barley Bran and Shorts pricing with futures for Wheat including Sept Dec and Mar terms and percent changes. It covers Kansas City produce in mid August noting market readings for butter poultry and meat categories with hay receipts and quality remarks.
Truman Denounces Senate Highway Aid Boost
President Truman denounces a senate move to raise federal highway aid as inconsistent with curbing non-defense spending. He told Senate Public Works Chair Chavez that the bill would fund 620 million dollars annually for 1952 and 1953, exceeding his 500 million proposal and House’s 570 million. He urged limiting funds to the federal-aid system.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Chavez
D-N.m
Senate Public Works Committee
House
Nickel coffee cost mystery solved in Alliance
Restaurant owner Rex Myers sold only nickel coffee for four hours as a public stunt. A banker and an auditor calculated the true cost per cup at about 6.486 cents, prompting Myers to continue the promotion while inviting customers to thank him.
apron pocket pad helps packing away gear
Advice to keep a notepad in the apron pocket while packing gear and clothes so you can quickly jot what was stored and where during cleanup.
Appreciation for Birthday Remembrance and Sympathy
Mrs. O L Smith expresses thanks for birthday cards letters and gifts received from friends and relatives. Mrs. Guy Albright and Marjorie Albright extend gratitude for acts of sadness and sympathy on the death of their husband and father.
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O. L. Smith
Guy Albright
Marjorie Albright
Market News and Livestock Snapshots Across Regions
Market notes from New York and Kansas City detail price shifts for wheat corn oats and hogs alongside regional livestock receipts. AP reports show mixed gains in stocks rails and firming cotton with hogs up to 25 cents and futures activity across Kansas City cash grain including No 2 Hard wheat around 2.19 to 2.40 per bushel and corn near 1.44 to 2.12.
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Kansas City
Eulneas
New York
Kansas City Livestock
USDA
Milo Maize
Kaffir
Livestock Close with Wall Street Advances
Livestock markets in Kansas City closed as cattle hogs and sheep held steady. The Day in Wall Street reports key stocks surging on broad front with gains beyond cents, trading above peak prices on strong demand for railroad and other issues as volume neared 2.2 million across sectors.
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USDA
Wall Street
New York
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