Marshall Makes A Plea for Unity For Future World
Secretary of State Marshall urged Inter-American Conference that European economic recovery is vital to the Americas and Europe must lead to global peace. He touted a hemispheric plan, argued for freedom of expression, and called for mutual respect and moral conduct among nations as a basis for unity.
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Brazil
Marshall
Europe
United States
Ith
Fighting Ends in Paraguayan Civil War
Aug 2001 report from Asuncion says government forces crushed rebel resistance and captured La Voz de la Victoria. Rebel leadership fled aboard river boats. ex-president Aeco and others sought refuge in Argentina as thousands crossed the border.
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High Command
Formosa
Argentina
Corrientes
Attlee Resignation Report Challenged by Deputy Morrison
London reports a Daily Mail claim that Prime Minister Attlee would resign soon. Morrison, second to Attlee, denied knowledge of the plan and said Attlee intended to stay on as Labour faces economic crises and steel nationalization debates.
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London
London Daily Mail
Morrison
Daily Mail
Atttee
Mail
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Ryt
Ernest Bevin
Miinister
Labor Party
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Vacadie Rion
Downing Street
Jes
Hea
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
The
Daily Mirror
Washington
the Mail
U.N. Secretary General Faces Balkan Debate as Russia Veto Looms
Trygve Lie defended the Balkan commission and its Greek subsidiary, saying they would continue to function unless the Security Council orders disbandment. He noted Russia and Poland might withdraw but stressed council majority support and anticipated General Assembly scrutiny. In Italy, Maj. Gen. Ira T. Wyche arrived to investigate abuses claims in Lt. Gen. John C. Lee's Mediterranean theater, saying the inquiry would be without favor or partiality.
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Trygve Lie
United Nations
Balkan Investigating Commission
Greece
Russia
Poland
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Security Council
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Council
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Britain
Balkans
Farisel Khoury
Syria
Securty Council
U.N
General Assembly
Leghorn
Italy
Ira T. Wyche
U.S. Army
John c . Lee
Mediterranean
Wyche
Dwight Eisenhower
U. S
Frankfurt
Germany
Robert C. Ruark
Scripps-Howard
War Department
New York
Ruark
Paris
Sand Ruark
U.S
Wyehe
76Th Division
Army
Pres
Lam
Secretary of War
Escapee OD Charles May Linked to Hutchinson Visit
Hutchinson, Aug 20. OD Charles May who escaped from Lansing prison a week ago was in Hutchinson Monday night and likely headed for Arkansas. Detective Chief John Robinson said May telephoned friends here seeking a place to stay and claimed he was wounded by guards during the escape, injuring his arm.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Charles May
Lansing
Arkansas
John Robinson
Robinson
May
Deadline Extended for Veterans Terminal Leave Pay
The Veterans Administration extended the filing deadline for unused terminal leave pay by one year. Former enlisted service members now have until September 1, 1948 to apply, instead of the previous deadline of September 1, 1947.
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S. L. By
Veterans Administration
United States and Britain Agree on Emergency Action
The US and Britain announce emergency measures totaling 850 000 to 900 000, with consultations ongoing. Secretary John Snyder and Undersecretary Robert Lovett unveil the plan alongside London, following earlier talks on aiding Britain’s economy.
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London
the Treasury
John Snyder
Robert Lovett
Marine Corps reports 11 of 32 crash victims located on Mount Rainier
Washington reports 11 of the 32 passengers aboard a Marine transport plane missing since December 10 on Mount Rainier have been found. Bodies are unidentifiable, and no immediate recovery is planned due to hazardous terrain. Army to assess if mountain troops can recover them.
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Marine Corps
Mount Rainer
Washington State
San Diegd
Seattle
National Park Service
Army
Miss Alice Dicker Returns as North Lawrence Principal
Miss Alice Dicker resumes leadership at North Lawrence school for the 1947-48 year after long service at Woodlawn. Superintendent E L Novotny persuaded her to return following the resignation of Harold Hardy, who could not relocate his family and will continue studies at Pittsburg Teachers College. Iola had been Woodlawn principal but resigned, and Dicker agreed to take the post late in the year due to lack of alternatives.
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Alice Dicker
Woodlawn School
North Lawrence School
E. L. Novotny
Miss Dicker
Harold Hardy
Iola
Woodlawn
Board of Education
Reward Offered for Farm Hand Murder in Kansas
The state of Kansas offers a $250 reward for information leading to the apprehension of the murderer of Clarence Krehbiel a 24 year old farm youth found shot to death near Pretty Prairie Reno County officials and Sheriff Walter Joe confirmed ongoing investigations with Gov Frank Carlson announcing the reward after a call with Reno County Attorney John Fontron.
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Topeka
Kan
Ama
Kansas
Convicsice
Clarence
Krehbiel
Pretty Prairie
Frank Carlson
Reno
John Fontron
Walter Joe
County Reed
Subpoena Issued in Kansas City Vote Fraud Case
Kansas City August 20 subpoenas issued as part of a vote fraud case. LP-A serves two subpoenas to Joseph Anner as authorities seek his appearance before the state legislature. Local officials report the action is part of ongoing investigation.
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Ink
Kansas City
Seairises
Joseph Anner
the State
Planes Enter 1947 National Air Races Top 92 Entries
Officials closed entries for the 1947 national air races with 92 planes entered and $85,500 in prizes offered. A. Paul Mantz and Dale R. Fulton are noted 1946 champs defending titles August 30 through September 1. The Thompson event drew 31 entries as the Bendix and other races shape the field.
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A. Paul Mantz
Hollywood
Dale R. Fulton
Washington
Bendix
Navy ROTC and NROTC Aviation College Candidates Announced
The navy disclosed 48 Kansas civilians selected as principals or alternates for entry into the naval reserve officers training corps and the naval aviation college program. University of Kansas selections include Robert Claire Casad Charles Eugene Ported and others from Wichita Topeka Leavenworth and more. The ROTC program offers four years of subsidized college education and two months of summer cruises and commissions officers for two years in the regular navy. The NROTC aviation track provides four years of subsidized college with two years of study followed by three years of flight training and duty.
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Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
Naval Aviation College
Navy
Naval Academy
Tena Navy
Nest
KCA
He C
N.R.O.T.C
University of Kansas
Robert Claire Casad
Charles Euene Ported
Ae Patrick Flynn
Skolant
Wichita
Ken Secur Loyd Frank Trace
John McDowell Wagg
Topeka
Sobers Roy Dunwell
William Fugece Thrutchley
Kansas City
Kiam Earl Hinde
Charles Edward Sloan
Leavenworth
Jack Wayne Scott
Harry Frederick Spuehler
Merriam
Bion Burton Bierer, Jr
Hiawatha
Jack Lynn Bishop
Lindsborg
Wright Warren Crummett
Abilene
John Raymond Elliott
Paola
Floyd Lee Greenwood
Carlton
Emerson Milton Harris
Yates Center
Willis Herbert Kramer
Quenemo
Robert Martin Newman
Sterling
Robert Eugene Rupp
Hutchinson
Stanley Cliff Sager
Clyde
William David Waters
Junction City
Fair Opens Tomorrow for 17th Annual 4-H and Vocational Fair
Final details were completed for the 17th annual 4-H and vocational agricultural fair opening tomorrow at Has kell. More than 25 youth exhibitors and 4-H members, plus vocational entries sponsored by William R. Essick, compete for prize money totaling 800. Judging begins tomorrow afternoon with crops, livestock, and style review, followed by a livestock parade at 7 pm.
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Haskell
Deal Six
Dorothea Schroeder
Dick Durbin
Rita Richardson
Bob Hurley
William R. Essick
Two New Events Scheduled For Tomorrow's Program
Douglas county teachers institute plans two new events for tomorrow. Karl K Hillbrand Kansas state teachers association will address attendees and the annual teachers picnic is set for 12 30 p m Mrs Margaret Urley says. Mr and Mrs Temple Sheldon Ottawa will end their institute visits with science and primary school classes. The program stays in the Community building basement tomorrow then moves to Liberty Serial high schools.
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Douglas County Teachers’ Institute
Karl K. Hillbrand
Kansas State Teachers Association
Margaret Urley
Temple Sheldon
Ottawa
Liberty Serial
Stock Market Index Dips Slightly on Broad Declines
The Stock Market Index of 60 stocks falls 0.4 points to 65.3 with broad declines across sectors. Investors watch recent economic data and corporate results for direction.
University of Kansas to test drivers in new training program
Drivers at the University of Kansas driving school will face a rigorous series of tests tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. on Barker Avenue to measure straight line control, swift maneuvering, precise parking, and reaction distances as part of a drive education program for high schools.
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Norman Key
American Automobile Association
Barker Avenue
Twenty-third Street
Haskell Institute
Key
AAA
Cool front stalls over Kansas as heat persists
Hopes for cooling fade as a moving cool mass stalls near Wyoming. Meteorologist A D Robb warns minimal rain and continued heat with tonight’s lows in the 65 to 78 range and highs near 95 to 100 tomorrow. Readings reach 109 in parts of the state with Phillipsburg at 102 and Anthony Ellis at 100.
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Kansas
Wyoming
A. D. Robb
U. S
Phillipsburg
Anthony
Ellis
Goodland
Medical Service Provided Care for 634 During July
The Douglas County Medical Service report shows 634 people received care in July with total costs of 1919.85. Hospitalization led with 609.44 and doctors bills 565.45. other costs included drug stores 526.12, administration 201.79, outside hospital transport 13.05, and ambulance 4. Income from welfare payments totaled 2024.76, leaving a cash balance of 104.91.
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Douglas County Medical Service
F. G. Jolly
Douglas County
Princess Margaret to make debut at Balmoral birthday
Princess Margaret turns 17 tomorrow and will have her coming out at a Balmoral Castle family party. The event marks her first solo public engagements and potential introductions to eligible titled suitors at court.
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Scotland
Margaret
George VI
Elizabeth
Balmoral Castle
St. James
Memorial Union serves 2500 meals daily in summer KU
Summer session at the University of Kansas averages over 2500 meals daily at the Memorial Union. About 75 workers run the operation with revenue from a student union fee. Students spend about 31.25 dollars per day for three meals with 37 cents breakfast 38 cents lunch and 350 cents dinner. chocolate lags vanilla in flavor popularity.
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University of Kansas
Memorial Union
Memorial Union Food Service
Mary Strain
Cadiz Blast Death Toll Shrinks From Early Fear
In Cadiz Spain rescue workers dug through wreckage of a naval torpedo and mine factory blast two miles from the city center. Officials now estimate about 200 dead and 5 000 injured with damage up to 10 million dollars.
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Cadiz
Spain
Francisco Sanchez Cuossio
Antonio Fernandez Pernia
Francisco Franco
Navy Seeks Trace of Ambassador Amid Crash Probe
The navy said search for Ambassador George Atcheson Jr. would continue several days though live recovery hope fades. Brig. Gen. Kimble pledged full investigation back to Tokyo as air and surface patrols would persist for the week. A naval officer said only a body surfacing might restore hope.
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Honolulu
Navy
George Atcheson, Jr
Hawaiian Sea Frontier
Frederick W. H. Kimble
Tokyo
Atcheson
Prosecution Restes Case in Ft Leavenworth Court Martial
The prosecution rested today in a general court martial of four white inmates charged with assaulting a Negro prisoner during a race riot at the U S disciplinary barracks on May 2.
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Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
U. S. Disciplinary Barracks
Lawrence Safety Week Aims to Boost Citywide Vigilance
Lawrence safety officials plan a two day event to raise awareness of traffic hazards. Special appearances by Claud McCarmment and Ray Janeway will address residents with demonstrations and safety checks of vehicles, streets, and highways.
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Hosses
Inyo
T. Hough
Lawrence Safety Counen
Fred Medons
Alf
Teste Tebe
Ray Janeway
Claud RL McCarmment
Heeker
Yah Seneo
McCarmment
Scnneffer
Arma
103 Ct
Heush
Amr
Hough
University appoints two new assistant professors
Robert F. Johasen and Hampton F. White have been named assistant professors at the University. Deane W. Johnson, Oberlin alum 1942 43, taught at William and Mary and Shore Va. White, a 1942 KK graduate with an Harvard MS in architecture, worked in New York and as a Navy draftsman in Washington.
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Robert F. Johasen
Hampton F. White
Cellor
Deane W. Johnson
Oberlin College
Uur
I William and
New York
Crow
Navy Department
Lawrerce
Portland Sees Mercury Drop to 46 as Heat Fades
Portland reports a drastic cool down with temperatures slipping to 46 degrees. Oregonians bundled in sweaters as a Midwest heat wave waned, while Ben in central Oregon recorded just above freezing for the second straight morning.
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Portland
Ore
Weather brief for Kangqae shows high temperatures
A weather note reports continued fare and hot conditions with Thursday afternoon temperatures around 1 to 105 degrees.
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