Informal Meeting With Mme Chiang in Washington
Mme Chiang Kai-shek met Secretary of State Marshall in Washington for a second informal visit and was to meet President Truman early next week in a social setting. The talks, attended by wives, aimed to encourage U S aid to the Nationalist government beyond what is currently offered, with Hoffman briefing Congress on China’s plight and relief needs.
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Kansas bone dry laws upheld in new amendment ruling
Manhattan Kans Dec 4 District Judge Edgar Rennote ruled Kansas bone dry laws remain in effect under a November constitutional amendment that allows the legislature to license sale of intoxicants if desired. The decision followed a man’s conviction for possession of liquor under a permanent injunction. The defense said the amendment invalidates the bone dry law and would be appealed to the state Supreme Court.
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Battle Near Suchow Grips China as Communists Claim Victory
Chinese forces mass south of Suchow as five Communist columns led by Gen Chen Yi close in on the Nationalist garrison. Radio reports say Government troops head toward the Suchow base while Nationalist lines at Hwai River defend a widening siege. Officials in Nanking express cautious optimism about a decisive clash, with foreign observers noting possible delays in evacuation up to 80 days.
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Disaster at Sea Involving Chinese Refugees Near Shanehai
A Chinese refugee ship the Ceteton Kianeva exploded and sank near the Yangtze mouth off Shanehai killing hundreds and leaving thousands aboard. reports vary on totals with 4,000 claimed aboard on prior runs and 2,250 to 4,000 aboard this voyage amid conflicting theories on cause. Rescue efforts continue as authorities assess the disaster and the exodus context amid civil conflict in Shanghai and Nanking.
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Quail Season Ends Amid Broadly Successful Hunt
Quail season closed after ten days with plentiful birds and generally good hunting across the region. A new rule limited daily bag to eight. veteran hunters noted favorable open weather and abundant corn crops. Law enforcement wardens in Lawrence checked quail kills, praising courteous but firm enforcement of hunting laws.
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Cattle and Sheep Set Price Records at Chicago Show
In Chicago on December 4, the International Livestock Show closed its eight day run with cattle and sheep attaining record top prices. Prize hogs sold for less than last year, but overall show sales likely surpass 2.08 million dollars, exceeding prior records.
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Kansas State officials to investigate cafeteria complaints
Kansas State College administrators will probe student complaints about poor food and high prices at the college cafeteria. Administrative Dean A L Pogsley said the cafeteria serves as a food handling lab for management students and supplements inadequate testing facilities in Manhattan. Students charge food is badly prepared and priced higher than Manhattan restaurants.
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Traveling Trumans Delight D.C. Press Club Dinner
President Truman and daughter Margaret, billed as the Traveling Trumans, wowed about 400 fathers and daughters at a National Press Club dinner. They performed The Lind Polka, trading playful exchanges that drew laughter as Truman joked about signing 10,000 congratulatory notes after Election Day.
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Free Election in Berlin Sunday Amid Blockade Lines
Berlin reporters describe a Sunday municipal ballot in two thirds of the ruined city under Western control. The vote offers three anti communist parties for local offices while Soviet sectors bar voting for 1.2 million Germans. U.S. Britain and France hope the election signals resistance to Soviet efforts to dominate Berlin.
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French upset plans for Ruhr production control
Washington reports a French proposal demands lasting international supervision of German coal iron and steel output. It clashes with the American view that Germans should expand production without external control. French Ambassador Ronsonet criticized the U S position saying Ruhr distribution control is window dressing.
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President Truman Visits The Battleship Missouri
President Truman arrived in Norfolk on December 4 to pay a finp to the battleship Missouri. The presidential yacht Williamsburg docked at 11 20 am after an overnight cruise from Washington. He attended the presentation of a 281 piece silver service named for Missouri’s home state. The ship’s deck bears the site where Japan signed surrender papers in 1945.
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Four Lions Dominate Northeast Kansas All Stars
On December 4 in Kansas City the first northeast Kansas league all star team, chosen by Kansas City Star coaches, features four Lions at each line including ends Dick Stan wiz Lawrence and Phil Weaver Leavenworth. tackles Jack Los than Shawnee Mission and Robert Miller. guards George Abel Lawrence Clark Merriman. centers Francia Alexander Lawrence. Darwin Malott and Wally Beck both of Shawnee Mission. Bob Buchanan and David Patterson of Leavenworth.
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MEW Leads Traced in Spy Hunt
Washington sources report the American activities committee seized new, very important documents today in a spy hunt led by chief investigator Robert E. Stripling. The material was subpoenaed and not connected to Whittaker Chambers, who testified as a former communist courier. Mundt was alerted to the next steps while State Department officials declined to comment.
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Address by Taft at Lawrence Historical Society Meeting
New officers and board members were elected at the annual Lawrence Historical Society meeting. Prof. Robert Taft of the University of Kansas discussed Lawrence’s development using photographs to illustrate changes in residential and business areas.
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Street work to ease bottleneck at Lawrence corners
A morning survey at three construction sites on Massachusetts Street and Sixth Street indicates weekend traffic will shift from the bridge to Massachusetts Street. Kaw Paving workers will pave the west half of the 00 block today, Constant Construction will move boardwalks from West Seventh and the east side of Massachusetts once concrete sets, blocking the west half of the Sixth Street intersection but allowing eastbound passage.
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Change in sight as cold snap hits Kansas
Topeka forecaster Flora warns a sharp weather shift moving into Kansas tonight will bring snow and a temperature drop. Northwestern areas will feel it first, with highs not exceeding 30 in the west and 60 in the east Sunday, while easing western cold contrasts with recent mild days. The forecast notes some areas may dip below freezing east of the state line, and winds 20 to 25 mph will emphasize the change.
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Big Seven Rules Allow Mace to Play Through 1949
Kansas officials announced that the Big Seven ruled Mace can compete through the 1949 season despite transfer status. The decision follows committee actions on transfer eligibility and aims to ease lingering penalties after prior rule changes. Kansas officials expect the ruling to reduce recent tensions and affect Jayhawk football plans.
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Truman Asked by Rice to Attend Washington Dinner
Kansas party leader Rice extended an invitation to President Truman for a Washington birthday dinner of the Kansas club in Topeka. The President expressed interest but was unsure if he could attend. The note was received yesterday and the invitation remained open until 8 20 p m. Hixon's Everything Photographic 731 Mass Adv.
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U N Assembly to End Paris Session Tonight
The United Nations assembly, meeting in Paris, is poised to adjourn the session on the night of December 11-12 after a British move to keep the body in session and Russia proposing adjournment. The body has not completed its unfinished agenda items.
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Fall meeting of the Tawsines Che opens with church leaders
A fall meeting at the Tawsines Che will be held Thursday in Holland. Rev KR Albert of Trinity Lutheran Church will lead an opening sermon. Dinner will be served by the Prinity Lutheran Church women. Reservations should be made to Marion Barlow or Helmut Richardsen. AFF Woestemeyer requests all Dauglie county Forces cabinet members to assemble after the meeting.
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Police Chief Killed in Cairo University Riot Blast
In Cairo the police chief Selim Zaki Vasha died after an exploding hand grenade struck during a student riot at Fuad University near the school of medicine. Police report three officers were killed and many students injured as protests with slogans escalated.
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Mayer Weds Lorena Danker in Court Office Ceremony
Movie magnate Louis B Mayer and Mrs Lorena Danker were married today by Justice of the Peace R H Lutes in the sheriff's office, as reporters and photographers chased the scene.
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Christmas Parade Brightens Community With Color and Cheer
More than 10 001 people lined Massachusetts Street to Central Park for the Christmas parade presented by the Community Chest. Bands from 10 schools marched amid floats elves and candy throws as spectators watched a 35 minute procession. Prizes were awarded for bicycle and other children's divisions with judges from local clubs and schools, and a luncheon followed at the Elbridge hotel.
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Stock Market Index News Brief
Average of 60 storks stands at 64.4 with a 4 point gain as Fuller rushes Decler. Ph. 49. Advance information appears in the market column.
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