Yugoslav Air Claims Downing of U S C-47 Over Alps
Belgrade reports Yugoslav government backs pilots who downed an armed American transport and forced another to land. An eyewitness said a C-47 spiraled into the Julian Alps with five crew aboard and no passengers, as two Yugoslav fighters fired. U S diplomats condemn the attack as wicked and deliberate and seek details from Yugoslav authorities.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Yugosha
Julian Alps
Marshal Tito
Klarenfurt
Austria
Italy
Bled
New and Emphatic Protest Over Yugoslavia Plane Attack
Undersecretary Acheson condemned Yugoslav attack on an American transport as outrageous. The United States issued a new protest demanding immediate release of passengers and crew and seeking assurances of safe air passage over Yugoslav territory during weather-related deviations.
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Yugoslavia
Washington
Acheson
State Department
Kyrnes
United States
Trieste
Yaroslav
Yuroslav
Reports on price ceilings and Yugoslav border incident
The report covers the price decontrol board decision on ceilings for meats dairy crops and related goods with a broadcast explanation. It also states Lt Gen Sir William Morgan debunked Yugoslav claims the US fired first in the Venezia Giulia incident noting American patrols were fired upon and returned fire.
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London
William Morgan
Mediterranean
British
War Office Today
Venezia Giulia
War Office
W. D. Morgan
Belgrade
Ursina
Italy
Morgan
Zone A
U. S
United States
U.S
Morfan Line
Quake Reports From Caribbean Area Along with Aftershock
Miami and Weston report seismic activity today with Lt. Hubert classifying a heavy to severe quake centered in the Caribbean area possibly near the Dominican Republic. A prior light tremor was noted off the Dominican Republic and Weston records an aftershock described as mild.
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Miami
Fla
W. FE. Hubert
Caribbean
Dominican Republic
Weston
Mass
Weston College Seismograph Station
Turkey Mobilizes Alleged 500000 Man Force Report
London reports the foreign office declined to comment on a Moscow radio broadcast alleging Turkey mobilized 500000 men and built air fields under British supervision. The Baghdad message source was unnamed and its authenticity unclear with later remarks unsure if the message came from Baghdad or Beirut.
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London
Foreign Office
Moscow Radio
Turkey
Baghdad
Beyrouth
Lebanon
Lily Pons Cancels Mexico City Performances
Opera star Lily Pons announced she would cancel performances in Mexico City and return to the United States on medical advice. Doctors said she was exhausted and should depart due to the altitude.
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Mexico City
Lily Pons
United States
Fielding H. Yost Dies At Ann Arbor Michigan
Ann Arbor Mich Aug 20 Fielding H Yost University of Michigan football legend died today. Yost was a longtime coach and towering figure in college football shaping Michigan's program and era.
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Fielding H. Yost
Ann Arbor, Mich
Ann Arbor
Mich
Pi Fielding H.harry Up
University of Michigan
Yost
K. U
Standard
el Paso
Tex
TAWA
J. Cunningham
Hremton
Standard Oi
Texas
Sna Hern
Beles
Universty
Wise Consin
Investigators Return From Peiping Hone Testimony in Marine Attack
A three man executive headquarters team returned to Peiping with testimony from marines and army officers after the July 29 convoy attack that killed four U S marines. Officials feared for the team’s safety during its 60 hour absence as it planned to resume interviews near Hsiang ho to question Gen Chen Yung Yah.
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Peiping
Executive Headquarters
United States
Hsiarghe
Hsiangho
Chen Yung-Yah
Auto Truck Crash on Highway 40 Near Six Corners
No one injured in a late night collision on highway 40 one and a half miles beyond Six Corners northeast of Lawrence. A 1941 Studebaker driven by Idris Smith of Kansas City collided with a Lawrence bound transport truck from Kroger's driven by Clyde Culbertson of Kansas City. Deputies Archie Dumas and Ernest Pohl investigated. sedan badly damaged and truck lightly damaged.
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Highway 40
Six Corners
Lawrence
Studebaker
Idris Smith
Kansas City
Kroger’s Grocery Company
Clyde Culbertson
Archie Dumas
Ernest Pohl
Italians Fail To Change a Treaty
Paris August 20 Italian proposals to modify the peace treaty draft failed of endorsement after a seven and a half hour debate. Delegates from Poland Belgium Yugoslavia the Netherlands and Czechoslovakia rejected Italy assertion it was not at war with all conference nations and objected to wording changes in the preamble and references to Mussolini and the tripartite pact.
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Paris
Italy
Poland
Helgum
Netherlands
Czechoslovakia
North
Africa
Belgium
Yugoslavia
Mussolini
Germany
Rome
Paul-Henri Spaak
Haskell Alumni Buy Memorial Organ for War Vets
The Haskell Institute Alumni Association bought a Hammond organ to honor Indians who served in the recent war. Displayed at the American Indian Exposition in Anadarko Oklahoma from August 20 to 23 with three daily concerts. Organ loaned by Hammond Organ Co Jenkins Music Co. Oklahoma City.
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Haskell Institute
Anadarko
Okla
Jacob M. Brown
Haskell Alumni Association
Hammond Organ Co
Jenkins Music Cos
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Britain seeks UN trusteeship for Palestine next month
A British informant says London will ask the United Nations trusteeship council to appoint a trustee for Palestine, citing loss of League of Nations legal basis. Britain will not abandon its mandate and will hold a conference with Arab League states next month ahead of the UN Assembly opening September 23.
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Britisheran
Future
Paine
Truman
Foreign Office
Great Brittain
Palestine
United Nations
Display of Might: U S Fifth Army Parade Near Morgan Line
Gorizia Italy August 20 US fifth army troops paraded showing American strength near the Morgan line for Tito's Yugoslav soldiers to view. Tensions rose with Yugoslav protests and recent incidents including the disappearance of eight British soldiers and seven German POWs, and the loss of an American transport plane. A presidential unit citation was awarded to the 351st Infantry Battalion for actions at Monte Capella in 1944.
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Washington
U.S. State Department
Trieste
London
U. S
Yugoslavia
Vienna
Udine
Italy
European Air Transport Service
Cuntire
Gorizia
U.S. Asth
Enous
Tito
Venezia Giulia
Marshal Tito
Col. Bencic
Sth
351St
Monte Capella
Venezia Giutia
John C. H. Lee
Mediterranean
State Polio Rate Has Been Same for 2 Weeks
Topeka Kansas August 20 7 seventy three new cases of infantile paralysis were reported in Kansas last week compared with 74 for the preceding seven day period. The stationary rate from Dr C H Kinnaman state epidemologist says it does not seem possible now that the rate can increase since it has been at the same level for two weeks. The peak rate was reached in the week ended August 3 when 80 cases were listed. The deaths were reported last week.
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Topeka
Kansas
C. H. Kinnaman
Crime up 13 percent in first half of year says Hoover
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover announced crime rose 13 percent in the first six months of the year compared with the same period last year. He said it marks the highest increase since 1930 when national crime figures began.
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Washington
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
United States
Hoover
Hanged for Treason in Bratislava Prison Yard
Bela Tuka the theology professor and puppet premier of Slovakia was executed by hanging in Bratislava prison courtyard for treason in Prague on August 20.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Bela Tuka
Slovakia
Bratislava
United States and Britain Squarely Face Dardanelles Issue
Washington reports that the United States and Great Britain have decided to confront Russia over the Dardanelles. France reportedly joined in opposing Soviet demands for a joint Turkish defense and future policy by Black Sea powers. A possible international conference with U.S. representation may be held this year to revise the Montreux treaty and secure broader navigation rights.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Dardanelles
Penn
France
Britain
Turkey
London
Moscow
Mediterranean
Black Sea
Soviet Union
Fedor Orenkov
Susset
State Department
Byrnes
Orekhov
Case Dismissed In Beal Sheriff Nomination Fight
Shawnee County District Judge Charles A. Moran dismissed William P. Coates case challenging the eligibility of incumbent sheriff Eiburn M. Beal for a third term. Beal, who was appointed then elected, faced a three vote primary deficit. The judge ruled there was insufficient evidence and lack of district jurisdiction, staying execution to permit appeal.
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Topeka
William P. Coates
Shawnee County
Eiburn M. Beal
Charles A. Moran
Coates
Beal
Magaw
State Supreme Court
Notes to Turkey on Russian Dardanelles Demands
The American and British governments reportedly handed notes to Turkey stating opposition to Russia’s demand for bases on the Dardanelles. The notes were not published but were presumed to reflect the Allied stance.
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Turkey
Istanbul
Dardanelles
State school texts delayed by ongoing disruptions
Fragmented OCR notes describe widespread delays in state school texts, with references to teachers, stores, and administration grappling with late deliveries. Mentions of locations, year-long delays, and repeated pleas for resolution appear amid unclear phrases and stray names.
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Morrie A
Touay Saat
Brad Laen
Aithe Harsas
Navy Course Here Deven Rates PLS at University
Captain J Vic Petersen announces a new Navy supply corps program at the University of VORWOCECL. The four year plan offers four credit hours per semester in supply, plus naval science hours, leading to a bachelor’s degree in business from the School of Business. Enrollment opens this fall for eligible students who have Navy program approval and meet pre requisites.
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Deven
University of Vorwocecl
Todaw Bey
J Vic Petersen
Kansas
School of Business
Enro
Navy
Peterson
Ently University
YMCA Freshmen Camp Planned Near Lawrence
The YMCA and University of Kansas announce a three day freshmen camp at Lone Star Lake near Lawrence. Ned Tsnevar executive secretary says students will be guided by facility staff and student leaders in discussions. Recreational activities include swimming boating fishing and hiking. invitations go to seven graduating classes applying for University enrollment.
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Teooqwent Frestasen
Stewar College
Hfe
Warty
Christy
Ion
University of Kansas
Seppe
Lone Star Lake
Omiles
Lawrence
Ned Tsnevar
Jeesrele
Learef
University
YMC
Capper Predicts GOP Control of House Next Fall
Kansas Senator Arthur Capper claimed the Republicans will gain control of the House in November and noted a positive trend for Senate chances. He spoke in support of Key and Frank Carson and planned appearances in the state, including a 4 H festival in Richmond.
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Capper
G.O.P
LTA
Senate
Arthur Capper
Kanens
Congress
Richmond
Tha Tre Wae
Deadline Extended for Douglas County Fair Entries
The 1 and th annual Douglas County Livestock and Agricultural Fair at Big Springs extends entry deadline through next Monday. Secretary Pete Bahnraier of Lecompton said late premium payments delayed the decision. About $1,000 in prize money will be awarded over the two day fair on August 29 and 30.
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Douglas County
Big Springs
Pete Bahnraier
Lecompton
The
Fair Association
Tut Bahnmaier
Union demands veterans join on project at university site
Veterans on a university construction job near Lawrence must join the local union Local 120n DeSoto as a condition of employment. Initiation fees and dues equal 45 dollars per laborer for the project duration. Guy Parkhurst, a former Navy man and student, says he joined the union after starting work and performs various labor tasks amid tough physical labor. Henry Stewald of the Mannerters Union notes veterans applying for membership are subject to the same rules.
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nSas Camp
Euse Ae University
Fiat
Sis
Tram Herner
Unie
Maeters
Trew
Terocent Union
Hurtt
Federal Iistration
Dent of
St. Louis
Ainion
la Lawrence
Hurte
DeSoto
Army
Navy
Guy Parkhurst
Kansas City
Sunflower Village
Guy
Place Te Phtes
Weather Outlook for August 24 in Missouri and Kansas
Readable text notes scattered showers in southern Oklahoma with warmer trends in the region. Forecast mentions a midweek warmup, temperatures about two degrees above normal, and variable conditions across Missouri and Kansas with unsettled days Wednesday and Thursday.
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Missouri
Kansas
Abea
Nee Hraswa
Oklahoma
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