Crushing Defeat for Italian Reds in National Strike
Rome December 1 UPH Italy's communists faced a humiliating defeat as a 2 hour general strike failed to paralyze the nation. CGIL officials argued the action was limited while observers linked weak turnout to government backed unions gaining strength. Train stoppages were reported but many stores and non-striking workers kept normal schedules.
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Rome
Italy
Vna
Mateltiva
Cift
Couth
CGIL
Naport
General Confederation of Labor
Cg.ll
Forecast predicts small Kansas warm spell then colder weekend
Topeka reports a slight weather shift through Friday with colder air expected by Friday. Forecasts from Richard Garrett indicate a sharp cooldown with low temperatures near 26 and highs around 12 to 30 degrees in Dodge City Hill City Anthony Chanute Garden City and other western Kansas towns.
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Topeka
Anthony
Chanute
Garden City
Kiwanis Talk on Health by Dr John Albers at Eldridge Hotel
Dr John Albers led the weekly Kiwanis program at the Eldridge hotel, outlining physician and dentist efforts to boost public health awareness. The session closed with the film It's Your Health, highlighting early dental care and plans to share the film with schools and parent teacher groups.
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John Albers
Kiwanis Club
Eldrdge
Dr. Albers
Chiang Kai shek Back in Command of Nationalist Troops
The Nationalist government moves to Chengtu as Chiang Kai shek resumes leadership of forces. Chungking fell to the Communists, with Chengtu 170 miles away. Yugoslavia opens a Moscow aligned trial of Russians as UN debates Soviet denials and peace rhetoric amid Cold War tensions.
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Chiang Kai:Shek
Associated Press
China
Chengtu
Chiang Kai-shek
Chungking
Nanking
Antan
United Nations adopts peace declaration over Soviet veto
The United Nations General Assembly backed a US British proposal for peaceful world conduct by a 53 to 5 vote, rejecting a Soviet backed five power pact and a separate condemnations of US and Britain. Yugoslavia abstained as Andrei Vishinsky denounced the charges of Soviet interference in Yugoslavia.
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New York
Der
United Nations
Iworld
Soviet Union
Yugoslavia
Assembly
Russia
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Yugoslava
United States
Britain
France
China
Vishinsky
Ordered to Prison for Wartime Bribery Case
Former Rep. Andrew J. May of Kentucky is ordered to begin a 24 month jail term for wartime bribery and conspiracy. Judge Henry A. Schweinhalt denies appeal for reduction and directs May to surrender Saturday. Henry A. Garsson and Murray Garss city heads of a wartime munitions empire also ordered to fall. May was accused of using influence as former chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee to secure war contracts.
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Washington
Andrew J. May
D.-Ky
Henry A. Schwein‘haut
May
Kentucky
Prestonbure
Henry A. Garsson
Murray Gars
Whch
Garsson Brothers
Old House
Lookabaugh Sees Uncertain Future Of College Football
Jim Lookabaugh former Oklahoma A and M coach spoke in Coffeyville Kansas last night warning that non college interests are eroding intercollegiate football. He noted his twenty five years in coaching and the recent Aggie resignation as signs of upheaval and questioned the game’s outlook.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Oklahoma A
Jim Lookabaugh
Pene
Aggie
Cofferville College
Kindley High
Miners Welcome Work Week Return Across Coal Mines
Miners in Pittsburgh celebrate John L. Lewis back to work orders restoring a three day week in hard and soft coal mines starting Monday. The shift includes full and part days with pay at time and a half for some days, while Sunday remains idle and only maintenance crews report for work.
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Pinsburgh
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
U. M
Dennis Hareshall
Pittsburgh
Lewin
Cimwera
Jilinoig
Justice Wright Dies at 69 After Years in Power Plant Work
Justice E Wright aged 69 died at his home in Junction City after a career installing municipal power and light plants across Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Nebraska and Texas He was a Fairbanks Morse salesman for 25 years retired five years ago He is survived by his wife two daughters two sons a brother and a sister Funeral services are set for Saturday at Funk's chapel with burial in Junction City later that day
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Justice E. Wright
Midwest
Southwest
Itreet
Junction City
Kansas State College
Okardie
Okla
Fairbanks Morse & Co
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Nebraska
Texas
John K. Wright
Aioneer Kansan
Pike’s Peak
Wright
Capitol
FY. Riley
Clara Pugh
Lawrence
First Presbyterian Church
Robert D. Jordan
New York City
William F. Danenberger
Concordia
J. Wesley Wright
LaGrange
Richard Co. Wright
Mission
Charles W. Wright
C. W. Stricklard
Wichita
Funk's
Theodore H. Astman
Statewide Activities revival at Kansas University
About 960 students attended 75 county and sectional meetings reported by Bud Hill, Kansas University alumni office. The Statewide Activities organization, revived since the war to boost KU enrollments, plans events from parties to high school visits and sports to attract seniors.
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K. U
Lotis
Bud” Hill
Wichita
Activ. Lities
Young Democrats Meet Regen Soil Bae Dees 8 Kansas
The statewide Young Democrats gathering will be held in McPherson on December 11 as announced by G RB Evans president. Also mentions a 50 Mercury car in an Adv. listing with Bill Bodin at 9th and Mississippi.
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Regen Soy
Bae Dees
Kansas
McPherson
G. RB
Chick) _Evans
Mercury
Bill
Bill Bodin
Mississippi
Ady
Back To Pits On 3 Day Work Week
John L. Lewis orders a return to a three day work week as the twenty one day truce ends and strikes resume at mining pits. He signals renewed pace for coal production and labor action.
Coal miners back to work on three day week
John L Lewis ordered 400 000 soft coal miners to return Monday on a three day week and 0000 hard coal miners to a three day schedule. The move ends a near full walkout, shifting toward contracts with individual companies as President Truman stays out for 48 hours. Anthracite miners remain on routine since September.
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New York
John L. Lewis
Lewin
Pittsburgh
Lewis
United Steel Workers
Truman
Key West
Fla
Charles G. Ross Eld
Carlson Hopes to Name U.S. Senator This Week
Topeka reports Gov. Frank Carlson told reporters he still hopes to settle the successor to the late Clyde M. Reed within the week. He planned to stay in Topeka through Saturday before attending the Kansas Young Republicans convention in Hutchinson for a second day. The senatorial appointment was not discussed further.
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Topeka
Frank Carlson
U. S
Clyde M. Reed
Hutchinson
Kansas
Bad French to Speak at Caldwell Football Dinner
University of Kansas halfback Bad French will speak in Caldwell Kansas on December 1 at the annual Caldwell Quarterback Club football dinner. He will attend with Caldwell coach Jack Morris with whom he played high school football in Kansas City. Caldwell recently won its second Southern Kansas league title this fall.
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Caldwell
Kan
University of Kansas
Jack Morris
Calds
Kansas City
Draftees Offered Four Ways to Leave Army Service
The army begins releasing its draftees today under the 1948 selective service act. About 30,000 men drafted or reenlisted will choose among four options including release after 12 months or 21 months of duty and entry into the reserve, full 33 months service with no reserve, or discharge for the government’s convenience followed by enlistment in the regular army. Approximately 400 ROTC graduate officers called to active duty for 21 months will also be released after 12 months of active service.
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Washington
Army
R. QO. T. C. Duate
Death of Allen B Coker. seven days old
Allen Burt Coker died yesterday at University of Kanada Medical Center Kanada City after undergoing a major operation. Surviving are wife Eva, two daughters Vi C Auchard and Ruth Mensmore, one son Paul A Coker, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services at Trinity Lutheran Church tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. burial Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Allen Burt Coker
University of Kanada
Kanada City
Laan
New Hampshire
Tiven
Navy
Rabnan Ceker
Bahiwin
Lawrence
Lou Benson
Clathe
Ruth
Ralston
Hewset
Ohio
Ervin Coker
Topeka
Frank Coker
Faola
Edward Coker
Wesley Coker
DeSoto
Arthur
Coker
Parsons
Trinity Lutheran Church
R. W. Al‘bert
Oak Hill Cemetery
Government to check U S coffee stocks and price rise
Washington reports the census bureau will survey coffee stocks at Senate urging led by Senator Gillette. He says speculation and panic buying drive prices, and urges Americans to limit purchases to immediate needs while officials testify from the Pan American Coffee Bureau.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Gillette
D.-Sa
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
Pan American Coffee Bureau
New York
County clerks begin first annual school at Kansas
Thirty county clerks enrolled at the University of Kansas for a two day program on election laws and administrative practices. KU professor James W. Drury and Geary County Clerk Guy S. Day led discussions as officials pressed for more schedule changes due to high interest. Dr. Ethan Allen noted strong engagement and stressed ongoing instruction for Kansas clerks on basic methods. Also slated, Dr. Forrest C. Allen addresses American Legion post on KU basketball prospects, with Esra Hawkins Show announced for Friday evening.
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University of Kansas
K. U
James W. Drury
Guy S. Day
Geary
Ethan Allen
Bureau of Government Research
K. UL
Union Building
Sam Roberts
Kansas City
Mildred LeSner
Douglas County
Kansas County
Sunflower Ordnance plant marks perfect safety year
At the Sunflower Ordnance plant a dinner honored 325 workers and officials for a year with zero injury hours and 750.00 man hours without injury. Major Walter D. Rogers praised the record, with congratulations from Gov. Frank Carlson and Col. Joe G. Holmes.
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Sunflower Ordnance Plant
Army
Walter D. Rogers
Frank Carlson
Joe G. Holmes
Jolet Arsenal
Joliet
Kennett Pras
Chapman Sworn In as Interior Secretary in Washington
Oscar L. Chapman took the oath of office as secretary of the interior before about 1,000 witnesses in the interior department auditorium. Retiring secretary Krug introduced him. Vinson administered the oath. Senator O Mahoney praised Chapman and Krug.
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Oscar L. Chapman
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
J. A
Crp
Krug
Dvs
the Vinson
Interior Department
O'Mahoney
D.-Wyo
Senate
Chapman
Brannon
Colorado
Ottawa considers traffic signal system for emergency runs
City commissioners weigh installing sirens at designated corners to warn traffic of fire and ambulance calls on main street where U S highways 59 and 50S pass. Mayor J R Cheney notes accident risk during emergencies and suggests ahead of call sirens. Advertisement invites subscriptions to The Journal.
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Ottawa
Kan
J. R. Cheney
U. S
Record prize steer sale sets new top price
The grand champion steer at the international livestock exposition sold for 105800 at a high price per pound of 101 a pound. Shown by the Peres county Texas 4 H club, the Hereism judge Roy Bean weighed 100 pounds. Dearborn Motors corporation of Detroit purchased the steer backed by Ford tractors and Dearborn equipment. A previous record was 1754 a pound.
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Chicago
Roy Bean
Peres County
Texas
Dearborn Motors Corporation
Detroit
Rational
Ford Tractors
Dearborn Equipment
Previus
Irregular Weather Report Notes Dry Month and Snow Absence
A fragmented weather summary reports a dry period with little snow, noting reduced precipitation in several areas. The record cites Posey and Worden observers, mentioning 4 inch rainfall totals and distinct monthly temperatures, with multiple clear days and late autumn conditions.
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Nevto Oy
Walter Schwarz
Worden
Schwars
Call For A Vote On Parking Lots
A local committee announces a special election to decide funding or approval for parking lot projects. Members listing attendees include Houga Joca Carsnce Adouk Frat Studecs Zov Maran Jonson, with discussion on timing and posting of notices.
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Aevsi
Tne Mars Ag
Specia
Malate
Tadeo
Ual
Rowey AG
Houga, Joca
Carsnce Adouk
Frat Studecs
Zov Maran
Jonson
Snow hits parts of the west and Midwest from storm
Snow began in the early morning across western regions and portions of the Midwest with heavy snowfall continuing elsewhere while warmer areas saw lighter flurries. Paris and Duluth are noted among affected locales as residents reported unsettled conditions and varying accumulations.
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Cieage
Fellini
Paris
Minn
Dularh
Part of City Christmas Lights To Be Turned On Tonight
A portion of the city Christmas display will be lit tonight along with other seasonal decorations. Officials and local businesses encouraged residents to view the lights and enjoy the season.
Bas Building Sold on Grand Avenue in Kansas City
A brick structure at Egateens and Grand Avenue in Kansas City was sold today for $6604ne. The City National Bank and Trust Company occupied the building for 20 years before moving to Tenth and Grand Avenue. A syndicate headed by Sam Kornblurn and Sam Haas, a packing company executive, purchased the property from the bank.
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Kansas City
Dee F
Grand Avenue
Dbunid
Egateens
Deas
City National Bans and Company
Sam Kornblurn
J Sam Haas
Kansas
City National Boak and Trust Company
Bntin
Tenth and
Soy
Weber named chief steer judge for International Livestock Exposition
Chicago announces D Weber of Kansas State College Manhattan has been chosen as chief steer judge for the next International Livestock Exposition. William Ogilvie, general manager, stated Weber succeeds Walter Biggar of Dalbeattie Scotland who selected the grand champion steer at 413 internationals.
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Chicago
D. Weber
Kansas State College
Manhattan
William Ogilvie
Weber
Walter Biggar
Dalbeattie
Scotland
Altho
Hospital Board Advances Plans for New Wing
At a meeting the board discussed adding a new wing to Topema hospital. The plan includes a laboratory, cooling rooms, and expanded patient facilities. Officials noted costs and potential funding steps amid ongoing facility upgrades.
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