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Senator Reed Praises Demobilization Efforts In Parson Sun
Senator Clyde M. Reed returning from Washington writes on army demobilization praising the effort while noting the shift to individual discharges complicates the process. He cites delays from the points system and vacancies at units, with overtime retention sometimes ineffective due to protests from essential personnel and families.
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President Truman Finds Privacy in Independence Neighbors
Among neighbors in Independence Missouri President Truman enjoys privacy as he and his family celebrate Christmas. The article notes the need for careful planning to blend with locals and avoid the White House spotlight while visiting familiar surroundings.
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Independence
White House
Daring Lord Keyes Leads Zeebrugge Raid and Rescue Hope
Lord Keyes, admiral of the fleet, died in London and commanded the Zeebrugge and Ostend raid aimed at German submarine bases. The operation revived Allied hope in a dark war period though not fully successful, as crews faced heavy fire and costly self sacrifice.
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London
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Belgium
Keyes
Christmas Parties by U S Soldiers in Tokyo
Soldiers in Tokyo and Europe held Christmas parties for local children. About 60 youngsters attended in Tokyo, with many left without entertainment. The informal approach by the troops is credited for engaging children whose attitudes will shape the future.
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Santa Claus
Europe
Japan
Tokyo
Commission to Japan Eyes Policy Role for Far Eastern Panel
The Far Eastern commission departs Washington for Tokyo signaling a shift from advisory to policy making over General MacArthur in Japan. If empowered, military control may end though reports say no grave faults are found in MacArthur’s work, prompting questions about fault finding and potential changes in oversight.
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Far Eastern Commission
Washington
Tokyo
MacArthur
Road Home Troop Congestion Eases At Ports
Troop congestion at the ports of embarkation eases as thousands of soldiers stranded abroad near Christmas hope to return home. The piece notes the hardship of not making it home for the holiday yet emphasizes that home of any kind beats a foxhole. Those who survive both experiences still look forward to going home.
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Petrillo called a dictator over ban on foreign broadcasts
A radio station manager denounces James Caesar Petrillo for banning broadcasts of programs originating abroad, labeling him a dictator and stirring debate about government control in the nation.
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James Caesar Petrillo
United States
Petrillo
Foreign ministers consider Washington meeting
Report says the next meeting of the Big Three foreign ministers may be held in Washington after cordial talks in Moscow. If a plan emerges to advance public business, Washington could use a demonstration of how it is done.
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Moscow
Idaho Senator Taylor Pleads for Higher Pay in Washington
In the debate over salary increases for Congress, Senator Glen H. Taylor of Idaho recounts owing $14,000 mainly for a Washington house. He and his family lived in a hotel, sought an apartment, then bought a house for $15,000, with his wife kept on the federal payroll to aid payments. Colleagues refused to raise pay despite his plight.
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Night Christ birth left world still crowded hotels
The Garden City Telegram notes little progress since the birth of Christ, stating that hotels remain as crowded as ever despite the passage of time.
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Royal couple style under a socialist regime praised
London reports King George VI fits the socialist framework due to his democratic nature and lack of personal ambition. Queen Elizabeth shares much of the credit for the king’s success and stability, with a harmonious partnership that supports royal duties and public speaking. Princess Elizabeth is being prepared for ruling duties as the monarchy adapts to a leftist tide.
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Britain
George VI
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British Commonwealth
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Empire
Protests Rise Over Korea Trusteeship Decision
Reports say the Big Three agreed on a five year trusteeship for Korea prompting Korea’s wartime exile government led by Kim Koo to demand immediate independence. A spokesman objected to joint allied control and said WWII aimed to protect weaker nations from tyranny with promises of independence to Korea.
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Korea
Kim Koo
America
England
Russia
China
Ink drums explode at Wilmington harbor pier fire
A harbor pier fire at Wilmington on December 27 caused about $2,000 damage. The blaze was fueled by two large drums of ink that exploded and drenched the dock, with flames challenging nearby structures but no injuries reported.
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Old Home Town notices mixed with social events in Kansas
Professor F H Hodder of the University of Kansas dies. Luncheons and dinners mark the holidays with Mrs J M Sanderson hosting for Mrs M Wilhelmi and Miss Ilse Wilhelmi of Columbus Ohio. Engagem ent announced for Mary Magdalene Murphy and Charles Jacobson. Numerous Mitchells and relatives attend family gatherings amid Christmas honors.
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University of Kansas
J. M. Sanderson
M. Wilhelmi
Ilse Wilhelmi
Columbus
Ohio
Carl Woodward
Harold Hodges
Mary S. Freese
E. W. Martin
Boyd Wilks
Tulsa
Okla
Mary’ Maddux
Ralph Baldwin
Dallas
Tex
Lillian Constant
James Murphy
Lecompton
Mary Magdalene
Charles Jacobson
Annie Mitchell
Mitchell
A. C. Mitchell
A. B. Mitchell
J. H Mitchell
Margaret Mitchell
Alice Melvin
Bese Mitchell
Annie Mitche
Gorrill Family Dinner Reveals Christmas Reunion
Twenty five years ago R. W. Gorrill hosted a country Christmas dinner with 30 relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Gorrill Clarence Gorrill Will Gorrill Mary Gorrill Barr Gorrill Robert Marshall Gorrill Paul Winter Helen Harshberger and Sam Bishop.
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M. A. Gorrill
Clarence Gorrill
Will Gorrill
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Barr Gorrill
Robert and
Marshall Gorrill
Paul Winter
Helen Harshberger
Sam Bishop
Family Reunion Home This Christmas Day Forty Years Ago
A forty year old reunion gathered at the Whit fone home on Christmas Day. Polly Randall spent Christmas with her daughter and other relatives. Mary Copley planned a Pittsburgh visit. August Vitt welcomed a newborn son on December 22. Fred Easter sustained a foot injury in a Barteldes elevator incident. Howard Housman from Linwood visited Lawrence. Florence Phillips began a Kansas City visit with her brother for a month.
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Polly Randall
George Pee
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California
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Fred Easter
Barteldes
Howard Housman
Linwood
Lawrence
Florence Phillips
Kansas City
British Plan “More Active Measures” in Java Amid Fighting
Batavia Java December 27 Sir Philip Christison allied commander in the Netherlands East Indies said he would pursue more active measures to restore order in strife torn Java He urged Indonesian leaders to place under his command any units of the Indonesian peace reservation corps to assist British troops Christison spoke at a conference with Premier Sjahrir and Information Minister Amir Sjarifuddin as fighting flared in Bandoeng The British say they are de mobilizing Japanese and repatriating prisoners while Dutch and British forces report renewed clashes in several sectors including Soerabaja and Semarang and a British patrol base comes under attack by nationalists
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Sjarifuddin
London
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Netherlands
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Indies
Truman Transfers SWPC Functions to Commerce and RF C
President Truman ordered the transfer of the Smaller War Plants Corporation functions to the Commerce Department and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Maury Maverick, SWPC chairman and general manager, will survey Pacific trade possibilities visiting the Philippines, China, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand to study how to stimulate international small business trade. The move aims to establish a permanent program to help small businesses grow and prosper.
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Korea
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Real Silk Bedecks Philadelphia Mummers Parade
150 yards of real Japanese silk brought to the U S by three sailors will be used in Philadelphia’s New Year’s parade. Fred Massey 23 a Liberty Clowns member bought the silk for 45 dollars. Garland McCoy 19 of Eureka Springs Arkansas and Frank C Coburn Wichita Kan Massey’s shipmates on the USS Tennessee helped bring the silk home. They give up part of their Christmas furlough to march in clown suits of silk.
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Liberty Clowns
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Eureka
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Tennessee
Council Meets Tonight At City Hall
The city council will convene this evening at 7 30 for a regular meeting at City Hall to discuss local issues.
Lutes Named New ASF Commander In Place Of Somervell
Washington December 27 news confirms Lt. Gen. LeRoy Lutes will lead the war created army service forces replacing retiring Gen. Brehon Somervell. Patterson designated Lutes to take command with effect in January.
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ASF
Washington
Army
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US Surplus Property to be Sold to Indian Government
United States surplus property in India with a book value likely over 500 million dollars will be sold to the Indian government under an agreement reached Monday. The deal aims to prevent economic disruption in India and will have final sale prices set in early 1943 Washington talks. Leaders will also discuss lend lease and reciprocal aid obligations and other postwar economic issues.
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Fragments From a Puzzle Page
A garbled OCR segment lists clues and partial answers for a crossword style puzzle with entries like a British naval leader and various language terms, leaving most items incomplete and interleaved with stray text and symbols.
Santa Fe reports November railway income drop
Santa Fe line reports net income of 2,787,228 for November, down 4,880,960 from a year earlier. Gross revenue totaled 36,468,208 while operating expenses rose 364,996 to 27,957,217. Tax accruals for the first 11 months of 1945 reached 57,646,520 versus 127,566,000 in 1944.
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F. G. Gurley
Life terms commuted for three Kansas inmates
Topeka Kansas December 27 life sentences of Everett Haldiman and Raymond Willis Harley, both Montgomery county first degree murder convicts, were commuted to 28 to 45 years by Gov Andrew Schoeppel. Dan Glassman of Ellis county, given 15 years for habitual grand larceny, was reduced to 10 years. Twenty three prisoners were denied clemency.
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Everett Haldiman
Raymond Willis Harley
State
Montgomery County
Andrew Schoeppel
Dan Glassman
Ellis County
Resignation of 12 U S embassy staff over London salaries
The United States announced the resignation of 12 embassy employees in London including two vice consuls and seven clerks who cannot live on about 2400 dollars a year. Five others were British telephone operators and replacements will be drawn from the United States. Bed slips from Mrs Brooks hands. judge frees her in minor case.
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Governor to address Southwestern Kansas Bar Association
Gov. Andrew Schoeppel announced he will travel to Dodge City for a Saturday session of the Southwestern Kansas Bar association. He said his remarks will mirror a recent Cincinnati Ohio National Bar Association speech on natural gas.
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Snow blankets Western Kansas wheat boosting 1946 prospects
Topeka reports snow from one to twelve inches across Kansas, easing cold risk and adding moisture for winter wheat. Officials warn late snows limit immediate pasture relief while signaling potential long term gains amid past drought and shifting farm pressures.
Bigger Pig Crop Report Shows 1945 Increase
Topeka reports the 1945 Kansas fall pig crop from June 1 to December 1 totaling about 1,011,000 head, up 30 percent from 1944. Sows farrowing fall 1945 estimated at 157,000, up 29 percent. spring farrowings at 203,000. Pigs per litter averaged 6.44, above 6.37 in 1944. Breeding intent for spring 1946 shows 205,000 sows to furrow between December 1, 1945 and June 1, 1946. Movement to market is delayed.
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Kansas
H. L. Collins
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Parolees to Receive Full Amesty After Service
Gov. Andrew Schoeppel announced broad pardons for 319 penitentiary parolees who entered military service in 1946. Those with honorable discharges and military conduct in uniform are slated for full pardons, with parolees having at least 90 days on parole before enlistment in the war.
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Deadly mine blast traps 30 to 60 miners in Kentucky
In Pineville Kentucky rescue crews battled fire gas and debris as they reached 300 feet into a mine tunnel where 30 to 60 coal miners are believed entombed after an explosion at 8:30 a.m. yesterday. Most likely victims died in the blast or from gas fumes.
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Austin Hall
Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Company
Fire Department Responds to Triple Chimney Fires
The fire department made three runs recently as chimneys burned out. All damage from the incidents was small. Alarms came from 810 New Jersey Street and 1611 Tennessee Terrace in the morning and 1702 Massachusetts Street in the afternoon.
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Radio Program Schedule Highlights From Kansas City Area
A dense listing of radio programming across WDAF KMBC WREN EKEMBC and KFEKU for Thursday and Friday evenings. Entries include The World Today Fantasy In Melody Nightly News and various variety shows with hosts Bob Burns Ted West Dinah Shore and Abbott and Costello. The schedule also notes concerts and special programs including the Kansas City Philharmonic and Andre Kostelanetz with detailed times and station identifiers.
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Ginny Simms
John Wagaman
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Duffy’s Tavern
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Durante Moore
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Jack Kirkwood
Wets
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Viva America
Tom Collins
Betty Kay
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