Decision Favors Russian Teacher in U S Case
The state department ruled Mrs Oh nana S Kosenkinak a refugee Russian teacher is beyond Soviet control while she stays in the United States A note to Moscow is likely and broader asylum questions for other Soviet citizens are under discussion President Truman indicated support for asylum for similar cases The dispute centers on habeas corpus actions against Soviet officials in New York and related diplomatic exchanges
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Frnet A. Gross
Marghill
Duster
Samuel Dickstein
New York State Supreme Court
Mra. Kosenkina
New York
Dickstein
Lomakin
McDermott
Moscow
Truman
Marshall Kimeef
KU Grad Named Federal U S Attorney in Kansas
Topeka Aug 19 Brown Leavenworth law former member of the Kansas legislature was named U S district attorney for Kansas Brown succeeds the late Randolph Carpenter who resigned to run for governor He a 44 year old graduate of the University of Kansas law school veteran of World War I married with one son
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Topeka
T' Brown
Leavenworth
U N Security Council to Meet Over Palestine Move
United Nations Security Council to meet urgently in Lake Success after a request from mediator Count Folke Bernadotte for immediate action on Palestine. Interim report released in Stockholm and forwarded to Lake Success. Trieste dispute notes also circulated to directors before session.
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Lake Success
United Nations Security Council
Truman Proclaims National Guard Day on Sept 16
President Truman today proclaimed Thursday September 16 as National Guard Day. He urged all citizens to give the National Guard their unremitting support, stating the Guard has been a faithful servant in struggles against foreign aggression and in domestic disasters.
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Washington
Truman
National Guard
UN mediator warns Jerusalem risk of renewed hostilities
Stwockholm Aug 19 The United Nations Palestine mediator Count Folke Bernadotte warned the Security Council that Jerusalem is “gradually getting out of hand” and demilitarization seems unlikely soon He urged prompt action to unite Arab and Jewish factions and suggested a strong international force may be needed to achieve demilitarization If talks fail the region could see a broader war as the second Palestine truce nears expiration.
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Stwockholm
United Nations Palestine
Security Council
Jerusalem
Folke Bernadotte
Council
Ethcs
Aly
Demil
Bern
Hoy
Dent
Nationa
Bewan
Hernadette
Euriey
Un-American Activities Panel Calls Three Ex-Dealers for Questioning
Washington August 19 The House Un American Activities Committee ordered three former New Deal lawyers to appear for questioning tomorrow as it widens its probe into Communist spy rings. Nathan Witt Lee and John Abe are named as witnesses alongside Hiss and other officials connected to prewar security cases. President Truman defended the hearings saying they add no new information beyond FBI files presented to a federal grand jury, while the panel presses ahead seeking fresh evidence.
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Washington
Fouse un-American Activities Committee
Nathan Witt
Lee
John Abe
Ales Sas
Ger Hiss
Red
Han
Tate
Truman
Duustration Gumpang
Hus Ad Reesei Investigiti
Senate
House
FBI
Congressional
Parade plans for Fort Leonard Wood Guardsmen review
Fort Leonard Wood’s 6700 guardsmen from Missouri and Kansas train for a full parade and review on Sunday. Gov. Frank Carlson of Kansas and Maj. Gen. Ralph E. Truman will attend, arriving Saturday afternoon with a Missouri escort. Kansas units begin firing heavy weapons tomorrow as the 54th Field Artillery Battalion and the 36th Field Artillery join the encampment. An air show by the 27th Fighter Squadron will feature Lt. Col. Roger B. Ludeman of Wichita.
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Fort Leonard
35Th Division
Missouri
Kansas
Wood
Frank Carlson
Ralph E. Truman
Carlson
Springfield, Mo
Howard Searle
Kan
Wint Smith
R5th
Kansans
U54th
A i Batalion
Tall Corn Contest to Crown Longest Stalk at Bank
Lawrence residents prepare for a tall corn contest at Lawrence National Bank on Seventh and Massachusetts Street this Saturday at 1 p.m. Walter Schaal, contest director, notes the top stalk length, not ears, will decide the winner, renewing a tradition last held in 1927 when the winning stalk reached 16 feet 7 1 2 inches.
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Lawrence National Bank
Massachusetts
E Bank
Lawrence
Walter Schaal
Flood Relief Ordered for Kansas Towns
Marysville Kansas August 1 1948 flood relief efforts expand in Marshall county with Federal Works Administration surplus property aid to flood victims. Red Cross provides bedding clothing and essentials while Governor Carlson seeks disaster area designation. About 1 000 homeless from Frankfort Veluts Vermillion and Barrett suffer bridge and road damage after two inch rainfall.
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Marysville
Kan
Marshall County
Federal Works Administration
Red Cross
Truman
Intration
Frank Carlson
Frankfort
Veluts
Vermillion
Barrett
Stanolind halts Garden City synthetic plant project
Tulss Oklo Aug 19 The Stanolind Oil and Gas Co announces cancellation of plans for a multimillion dollar synthetic gasoline and chemical plant at Garden City Kansas due to rising costs and delays. Site retained but construction contracts canceled. all Stanoline obligations to be paid. Plant would process 100 million cubic feet of natural gas daily with a 6 000 barrel per day diesel output.
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Tulss
Oklo
F. FB. Bullard
Stanofind Oil and Gas Co
Garden City
Kan
Bullard
Stanolind
Brownsville
Tex
Ulysses
Hugoton
Picnic Opens Tonight at Eudora AL Park
The 44th annual Eudora picnic starts tonight at 7 in Eudora City Park with a concert by the Eudora band led by Mrs. Geri Dilworth Barnes an amateur hour and dancing to Harlan Livengood's orchestra A late summer reunion offers carnival rides concessions concerts and dancing Tonight features a first night program Tomorrow brings Jack Stephenson's Liberty Memorial high school dance band Dance by Foots Oliver's orchestra and Billy Papin's orchestra Saturday closes the event with more dances and activities
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Eudora C. P. AL
Eudora
Geri Dilworth Barnes
Harlan Livengood
Snicht
Jack Stephenson
Liberty Memorial High School
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Foots
Oliver
Billy Papin
Officers to be installed at Det Liberty Post meeting
Tonight at 8 o'clock at the organization's hall at eighth and Vermont streets officers for the coming year will be installed. Installing officer will be Frank Sullivan state commissioner of insurance and past state legion commander.
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Det Liberty Post
Eighth and
Vermont Streets
Frank Sullivan
Insurance
State Legion
Final Tribute to Babe Ruth Draws Massive Crowds
A crowd of about 75,000 filled near St Patrick's Cathedral in New York for Babe Ruth's funeral tribute. The service featured Archbishop Flannelio blessing the casket, a Miserere chant, and a procession to Gate of Heaven cemetery. Interment will occur in a receiving vault, with 5,000 to 6,400 attending the Mount Pleasant ceremony and a nearby crypt for James J. Walker.
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Babe Ruth
King of Baseball
Arabia
Thomas Forewee
Willian
Institutien
Wither
Baltimore
Uvands
Kain
Caas
Dewes
Gate of Heaven
Mount Fleas
Ruth
Bronx River
New York
Maynor
James J. Walker
Babe
Surrender sought in case linking Air Force sergeant
District Attorney Lester Luther said Florida authorities advised M Sgt William Marion Johnson posted bond to appear in Wichita on a charge of sending a threatening letter. Wichita Detective Captain R B Price sought Johnson for questioning in a double slaying linked to Dr M E Lambert osteopath Canton Kan and Cpl Charles Nipper Smoky Hill AFB Salina Kan. Police say a federal warrant alleges the letter was mailed from Winfield Kan to his Wichita wife.
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Topeka
Lester Luther
Florida
William Marion Johnson
Wichita
Field
Johnson
R. B. Price
Air Force
Price
M. E. Lambert
Canton
Kan
Osteopath
Charles . Nipper
Smoky Hill Air Force Base
Salina
Winfield
Johnsson
Truman questions possible oil shortage this winter
Washington reports President Truman expressed doubt an east coast oil shortage can be averted this winter. He noted oil industry representatives said there would be no shortage, but he remained skeptical depending on severity of the season.
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Washington
Truman
French Withdrawal Aimed at Economy Move
A government spokesman says budget measures forced a French withdrawal affecting about 1000 workers and city officials. He notes many left on vacations and cites reports from a Soviet licensed agency that the evacuation is underway, with the pace described as sizable in recent days.
Five Judges Lead County Fair Supervisory Board
The text lists numerous judges and committee members for the Douglas County Fair. Key figures include chairman Raymond Von, with department heads for home economics, foods, clothing, and preservation. The document details project leads for crops, livestock, and parade events, plus a refreshment stand task force and building committee members.
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Douglas County
Suirkiy
Ersvieltn
Jobisen
Eetek H
Hachabure
Dr Coun
Oof
Wroujes
Pe Rail
Les Paul Monte Fiery
Velma Whey
Raymond von
Home Economaes Department
Depiartits Jnrhule
Beb Haake
Mitchell
Chuck Broadwell
Melvin Coffman
Donald Craig
B. G. Hagenbuch
Lep Cox
Ralph Drake
John Morgan
Kenneth — Hu Booth
Marvin Hornberger
Diny Sehellenbvers
Caroline Toracdlearine Harden
As Sins
Barbara Claish
Betty €Ines
Shirley Booth
Rita Roney
June Tate
Lucille Disque
Joan Lefman
Howard Viness
Dwane Schaake
Paul Hoaget
Wiggins
Joanne Arm Hayden
Lucille 1 Miley
Dunstants
Que
Landis
Hospital resignations spark Topeka dispute over policies
Topeka state hospital staff resignations disclosed in a press conference by Gov. Frank Carlson cite disagreements over policies and practices at the Topeka hospital. Dr. William Blair Dr. Karl Caton and Dr. Albert Voth signed letters of resignation. Dr. Paul Davis became superintendent after Dr. L. M. Perry retired. The hospital treats over 2010 patients. Governor Carlson plans further talks with state social welfare and institutional directors.
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Topeka
Topeka State Hospital
Frank Carlson
William F. Blair
Karl A. Cat-on
Albert C. Voth
Paul Davis
L. M. Perry
Davis
Carlson
Frank Long
Cieman
State Board of Social Welfare
Carl 0. Lincoln
Heat to Continue as Kansas Faces 100 Degree Heat
Topeka reports hot weather with maximums near 100 degrees across Kansas. State meteorologist D Flora says a gentle south wind will keep air dry and prevent high muggy conditions. Skies mainly fair, highs 98 to 102, overnight lows 68 to 75. Yesterday’s highs ranged 90 to 99, with Goodland, Hillipsburg, and Hill recording peaks. Goodland also posted the state’s lowest 64, Lebo had 0.01 inch rain.
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Topeka
Kansas
D. Flora
Goodland
Hillipsburg
Hill Goodlands
Lebo
New Look Shapes Lawrence Downtown Future
Lawrence initiates a massive urban renewal with new lighting on the White Way, mass repaving, and a 410000 parking meter program. Street widening, truck routing changes, and dozens of signs aim to reface the city and attract fall visitors, expanding improvements across Massachusetts Street and East Tenth Street.
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Lawrence
Zits Fave
suMner
Toiv of
Kansan
Nces
Massachusetts Street
Union Pacific
Kaw River Bridge
Machusetts Street
Twenty Street
Twenty-third
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Hen Eaicles
New Hampshire Street
Eleventh
Vermont Street
East Eighteenth Street
Barker Avenue
West Eighteenth Street
Ohio Street
Perry
Lincoln Streets
Haskell Avenue
K. U
Hogs to new high in Kansas City and St Joseph
St Joseph and Kansas City markets set price records for hogs as supply and slaughter season pressure push rates up. Hogs traded around 32 to 38 dollars per hundredweight with inflation and demand cited as driving factors.
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HOGS
NEW High
K. C
ST. Joseph
St. Associated Prep
Kansas City
Tordar
St Joseph
Young War Veteran Seeks GOP County Chair Post
Charles A. Edmondson a Douglas County veteran and central committee member runs for county Republican chair amid backing from voters who praise his World War II service in Europe and tenure as deputy warden. He faces competition from B Wilson while veteran Hosford resists stepping aside, with nominations likely at tomorrow's meeting at the courthouse.
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Charles A. Edmondson
Douglas County
Kena Central
Commuite
Teepaneer Wyyte
Seryee
Ak Thie Eco
Kennedy
Nean
Bny
Hee
Linerethe
Kannas State Penitentiary
Schoeypel
Edmondson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Robert C. Rankin
Hosford
Central Committee
Central
Lawrence
Calvin Coolidge
Berlin press blasts Western powers over Moscow talks
In Berlin Aug 19 sections of the Russian controlled German press accuse the western powers of obstruction as Moscow negotiations on the Berlin crisis and German problem deadlock. The Berlin city government seeks to issue its own currency to resolve the east west monetary snarl as talks with Stalin and Melentos near an end.
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Berlin
Moscow
Prim
Stalin
Melotos
Germany
President Truman Says Dewey Friendly Encounters
Washington August 19 President Truman said during a briefing that he likes Thomas E Dewey his Republican presidential rival. He noted he had met Dewey on several occasions and found their meetings friendly.
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Dewey Truman
G. O. BP
Washington
Truman
Thomas E Dewey
Dewey
Temperance Tornado Tour Hits Central Kansas
Eastbound Temperance Tornado roars through Salina Junction City Manhattan and Abilene in a day of dry campaign stops. Speakers like Glenn Cunningham and Willard Cherry urge repeal with fiery remarks while youths and Future Homemakers of America leaders rally support for the anti liquor drive.
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Temperance
Kansas Area
Salina
Kan
Kansas
Demon Ruin
Abilene
Junction City
Manhattan
Topeka
Lyons
Glenn Cunningham
Emnoria
Great Bend
Residents file petitions against overhead wiring in Massachusetts area
John B. Clevenger leads 129 Massachusetts street residents in petitions to the City Clerk opposing overhead electric lines and urging underground wiring. The group cites safety and tree trimming concerns while noting estimated $4,000 annual rental for on street lighting and a higher cost for underground installation. The council considers next steps for August 30 with possible delegation.
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New “White Way
Harold C. Fisher
John PB. Clevenger
Massachusetts Street
Massachusetts
South Park
Twenty-third Street
Merche
Ted
Ems Ton
NIN Busters
Piton Pacific
Wentys
Kansas Elertrie Power
Lawrence
Ite
Kelf
Reme
Ee ES
Fond
Twenty-Thi Street
Fisher
Altho
Clevenger
Berlin mob stones Soviet police in subdivided city
In Berlin the crowd inside the Soviet sector stoned two carloads of police pursuing suspected black marketeers, with one dead and another wounded. British sector forces stood by as Germans shouted communist jeers, amid a volatile cross‑sector clash near the American and British zones.
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Berlin
Runzane
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Kosenkina
Ohnana S. Kosenkinak
U.N. Security Council
Palestine
Un-American _ Activities Committee
Eudora Mark
Instaff Legion
O'Dwyer
Calla
Senvitor Lucas
D.-A
Lucan
Donaldson
G. O. P. Post
Shirley Osborn
Future Homemakers of America
Willard Cberry
Kansas State
Tos
Fort Worth
Ant
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Minusannia
Reason
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