Second tropical storm Degen erates in Eastern Caribbean
The second hurricane of the season degenerated into a wide squall area in the eastern Caribbean after Antigua endured a 120 mph hit. Gusty winds 30 to 35 mph plagued St. Croix and the Virgin Islands with heavy rain, while Puerto Rico felt the surge but escaped full hurricane damage. Pan American at St Johns reported power loss near midnight with winds up to 85 mph, unofficial estimates up to 95-120 mph.
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Caribbean
Fis
Antigua Island
St. Cruiz
Virgin Island
Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Antigua
Pan American Airways
St. Johns
Franklin county Republican central committee reelected
Ottawa Kans Aug 23 P J Sheldon a lawyer has been reelected to his third term as chairman of the Franklin county Republican central committee. Nellie Nordyke was reelected vice chairman and Sheldon Bowlers was named treasurer. The democratic county committee will meet Friday night to elect officers.
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Ottawa
Kan
P.J
Sheldon
Franklin County Republican Central Committee
Nellie Nordyke
Sheldon Bowlers
Democratic County Committee
Tigers face a real test in drive for pennant
Detroit slipping after a tough day as they dropped 13-6 to the Yankees, with Boston and Cleveland winning to tighten the pennant race. Art Houtteman carries the hopes as the Tigers prepare for another tough test in New York and against Boston, while injuries thin the pitching staff.
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Baldwin
Detroit Tigers
Wlay
New York Yankees
Detroit
Yankee Stadium
Boston
Red Rolfe
Art Houtteman
Dizzy
Ponent
Tigers
Indians
Red Sox
Tribe
Washington
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia
Phillies
Reds
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Braven
Cardinals
St. Louis
New York Giants
Cubs
Chicago
Springfield blast kills two and damages area
Fragmented report from Springfield describes a deadly blast that killed two people and damaged the surrounding area. The article mentions a gas line and a nearby house, with unclear names or exact locations due to OCR errors.
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Springfield
Oklahoma Crew Preview Echoes Football Outlook
An incomplete sports preview from Oklahoma references football aims at the Sooners and Wilkinson, noting graduations and division context. It mentions National Guard divisions and war developments, and hints at coaching expectations and uncertain outcomes for the team’s outlook this season. The garbled text implies a mix of names, plans, and speculative sentiment about who will lead the squad and how the season may unfold.
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Oklahoma Crew
Thaal Wilkinson
Jon
National Guard
Rushing Leaders Praised by Coach in Conference
The coach commends Wade Walker and the tight halves for leading the conference in rushing over the past three years, calling it a compliment to offensive ability.
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Wade Walker
Jalopy Races Slated Next Sunday Near Lawrence
Jalopy racing fans can view a local stock car event next Sunday at 1 30 PM on the Jack Dillim farm six miles south of Lawrence on highway five. Promoter Pleasant Grove says all entrants must be 1989 models or older. A one third mile dirt track on the east side of the highway hosts 15 and 20 lap races, time trials, an Australian pursuit race, and a possible 20 to 25 entries from Lawrence Topeka Kansas City Manhattan and Emporia. spectators may park on the grounds.
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Laren
Jack Dillim
Lawrence
Highway 5
Keith DeNig
Alabama Street
George Allen
Teasant Grove
Dillon Farm
Pleasant Grove Hill
Tonka
Kansas City
Manhattan
Emporia
Survivors To Share Estate Because of 28 Year Letter
In Sacramento a 98 year old letter found among Edwin Hilty’s effects in San Francisco reveals a sister and brother who may share his estate. Coroner Arthur Boone of public administrator fame ordered the body moved to Sacramento. An old letter begins Dear brother and signed by Mrs C R Lucas of Eagle Lake. Elam Hilty of Johnson Kansas, Edwin’s brother, confirms Edwin was believed dead. the estate holds $2 in cash and some war bonds.
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Sacramento
Calif
San Francisco
Edwin Hilty
Southern Pacific
Arthur Boone
Hilty
Boone
C. R. Lucas
Eagle Lake
Mia
Lucas
Elam Hilty
Johnson, Kaw
Edwin
Minimum French wage set at 18 cents per hour
Rambouillet France August 23 French labor to receive a minimum wage of 18 cents an hour 22 cents in the Paris high cost area. Cabinet action clears the path for labor contract negotiations after months of controversy and a winter wage freeze ending this year.
Fire in brick tenement kills man and injures six
A fire at a three story, 28-apartment brick building on Kenwood Avenue in Chicago destroyed the structure and forced over 100 residents from their homes. An unidentified man was killed, likely by suffocation, as others escaped via upper floors and ladders. Damage is estimated at 20000 dollars.
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Chicago
Kenwood Avenue
Woodlawn Hospital
CHECK NEW APPEALS Yugoslavia Seeks Aid for Marshal Tito Force
London reports Britain studies Yugoslav appeals for aid to support Marshal Tito amid tensions with the Cominform. Belgrade hints at needing more Western economic help and a potential alternative to the Marshall Plan. Foreign Secretary Bevins sends Ernest Davies on a pacifying Balkans mission after Yugoslavia seeks Jandon’s assistance with Italy and Greece.
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London
Marshal Tito
Tito
Yugoslavia
Ernest Bevins
Trebleshooter
Ernest Davies
Davies
Balkans
Belgrade
Jandon
Italy
Greece
Two Persons Killed In Johnson County Accident
Mission Kansas August 23 two persons were killed and seven others injured in a highway crash near here LeRoy H Boenker Jr 27 of Johnson County Kan and his seven month old daughter Marjorie were killed Mrs Boenker critically injured and two other Boenker children Kurt 3 and Carl 13 suffered minor hurts two teenage couples in the other car also suffered minor injuries
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Mission
Kan
LeRoy H. Boenker, Jr
Johnson County
Marjorie
Boenker
Kurt
Carl
Auction of Farm and Household Goods near Baldwir
Neighborly sale listing livestock including two Guernsey cows three to seven years old with calves and springers, heifers and a bull, hogs, chickens, and a large variety of farm machinery and household items. Auction notice names R G Martin as owner and Myers and Son as auctioneers with Baldwir State Bank clerk for the sale.
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Aills-Chalmers
W. G
Alliss Chalmers Combine
Oliver Grain
John’ Deere
Gordes
R. G. Martin
Myers and Son
Baldwir
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