Sharp Price Drops Sweep Nation Amid Postwar Sales
The Associated Press reports a broad price collapse across major cities led by butter in New York and Chicago wholesale markets with declines of up to 10 cents a pound and large clothing reductions. Eggs, meat, and other goods also fell while stores advertise deep discounts as buyers await further shifts in prices.
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70 Per Cent of Lend Lease Aid Marked Paid
President Truman reports that 76 percent of lend lease aid has been marked paid with about 60.7 billion dollars in total U S wartime assistance through September. Britain received 65 percent, the Soviets 23 percent, talks with several nations proceed while some settlements are considered closed or in progress.
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Atomic commission inches toward Baruch plan amid Gromyko absence
The United Nations atomic energy commission met behind closed doors to consider the first half of a proposed control plan aligned with U S ideas. Andrei Gromyko was absent, fueling speculation Russia would skip votes on Bernard Baruch’s proposal. Meanwhile Milton T Beach aided a kidnap escape in Arkansas, later escaping himself from the car and helping authorities capture the suspect.
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Change in Rent Rulings Lifts Ceiling on Converted Dwellings
Washington officials announced higher rent ceilings for buildings converted into housing due to rising construction costs. The ceiling, tied to area standards and construction cost, increases the previous limit by up to 4 per month per $1,000 of cost, tightening up provisions for new units.
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Chinese Nationalists Turn Guerilla Thrust Near Peiping
Chinese Nationalist forces reported thwarting Communist guerilla efforts toward Peiping. They recaptured Lituan, Machifa, and drove rebels from Panc Huang. In Shantung 10,000 communists attacked Liucheng while seeking a Shantung Horeh corridor, per Hsin Min Pao.
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Kansas Oklahoma basketball score plan tonight in OKC
The Journal World will publish the halftime and final score of the Kansas versus Oklahoma game in Oklahoma City. Live coverage starts at 9 o clock with the first score available around 10 o clock.
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Goodloe Appointed RFC Director as Allen Resigns
John Goodloe, 38, of Richmond Kentucky named to the 10,000 a year RFC directorship to begin January 16 as Allen resigns. President Truman announced the change after Allen discussed revamping the RFC and suggested consolidating powers under new law. Allen will remain a close adviser, while confirmation of Goodloe's appointment is pending Senate approval.
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Wage Boost Announced for 20000 Civilians
The army announced wage increases today for about 20 000 civilian transport and overseas workers. Increases take effect at midnight December 31 and align with war production wage practices, though the exact amounts were not disclosed.
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Army
War Department
Returning Troops Bring 18 Troops and 83 Dogs to New York
The James G. Blaine is scheduled to arrive in New York from Bremerhaven today carrying 18 troops and 83 dogs. The single transport marks a brief US arrival amid postwar redeployments.
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Associated Press
United States
James G. Blaine
New York
Bremerhaven
Inquiry into Butter Price Break Prompted by Anderson
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson orders an investigation into yesterday’s butter price drop in New York City and the metropolitan area. The probe focuses on consumer complaints of market manipulation to keep producer milk prices from falling as wartime markets ease.
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Nixon named oil and gas geologist for Kansas survey
Earl K. Nixon was appointed oil and gas geologist for the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas, to join after January 1. He comes from Venezuela where since 1945 he led iron ore development in the Orinoco valley for a U S Steel subsidiary and headed jungle exploration teams. Nixon previously directed Oregon geology and served in various roles in Canada Peru and the United States. He holds a Wisconsin BS in geology 1918 and is a World War I veteran.
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Lawrence
Anderson to Issue Order Closing Importations from Mexico
Agriculture department officials expect Secretary Anderson to issue a formal order closing the border to imports of cattle sheep goats and swine from Mexico. They cited inspectors finding foot and mouth disease among Mexican livestock as the reason for border measures.
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Agriculture Department
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Escapes Serious Injury In Highway 10 Crash
James W. Holmes of 1505 Kentucky Street narrowly escaped injury when his 1937 Plymouth overturned eight miles east of DeSoto on Highway 10 after his car drifted off the pavement in the glare from approaching headlights. Patrolman Carl Ray reported Holmes was returning from Kansas City, the car suffered heavy damage.
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Kansas
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Kansas City
Battle for Liaocheng Reported by Republican Daily News
The Republican Daily News from Tsinan says over 10,000 veteran Communist troops assault Liaocheng in western Shantung. The battle began last Friday and continues with heavy casualties on both sides as Communists deploy artillery mountain guns and heavy machine guns.
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Republican Daily News
Tsinan
Liaocheng
Shantung Province
Rehearing Set For Big Springs Rural District
The Douglas County Rural School Reorganization Committee votes to hold a rehearing January 7 at 1 30 p m in the Big Springs schoolhouse for the proposed Big Springs rural district following a petition by 111 residents alleging 12 violations of the Rural School Reorganization Act.
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A. D. van Tries
Wellsville
Otto Hack
Baldwin
Arthur Heck
Route 5
Raymond —Hoffsummer
Lecompton
H. C. Kinkman
Barker
Dirs
Margaret Hurley
John French
John Neuschafer
Henry Brown
Francis Blackwood
Toute
Douglas County Rural School Association
Stull
Kanwaka
Flash Strike Violence Surges in Bari Riots
In Bari southern Italy a flash strike over food shortages turned violent as police and soldiers fired on rioters. One man fled and 14 were injured four seriously as thousands blocked streets, forced store closures, and attacked food shops before converging on city hall. Police used armored cars. Rome reports note a separate crack down on the capital's black market.
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Veterans Affairs office aided 245000 cases in Kansas
The Kansas Veterans Affairs office reports assisting over 245000 former service members since its September 1945 establishment. Directors cite on the job training and issues such as terminal leave pay education loans insurance and hospitalization as common topics. On the job training led with 50305 cases.
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Topeka
Kansas Veterans’ Affairs Office
William Monypeny
KVA
New Rocket Weapons Reach Across Globe by 1950
Boston report cites Maj. Gen. Curtis E. LeMay forecasting rocket weapons with a 6000 mile range by 1950 enabling the United States to strike any industrial nation from home. He warns conventional polar-route planes could attack the U S directly from enemy homelands.
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Curtis E. Leay
United States
Air Force
Pipeline Runs Increase 278,168 Barrels Daily
The pipeline system produced 278,168 barrels per day in the week ending December 23, up 2,565 barrels daily from the prior week according to the state conservation division report.
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State Conservation Division Reporta
Christmas shopping boosts retail sales this week
New York reports late week shopping lifted retail sales above pre holiday levels with 24 to 28 percent higher than the prior year. Clearance sales of toys apparel and luxury goods drew crowds while demand remained strong for women's wear coats sportswear and fur pieces.
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Bradstreet
Lawrence police report string of auto thefts
A series of auto break ins reported to the Lawrence police yesterday and today with total stolen value exceeding 250 dollars. Items stolen include a General Electric portable radio from H W McDonald and several clothing pieces from Neis and Williams who parked cars on Massachusetts and Vermont streets.
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Cold Blast Tonight In Kansas Snow Flurries Possible
Topeka reports a deep freeze entering Kansas tonight with temperatures falling to 15 to 25 degrees and highs not above 35 tomorrow. Snow flurries are possible with a mixed forecast for Saturday through next Wednesday including snow and showers.
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Goodland
Bing Crosby Tops Box Office Attractions Again
Hollywood figures name Bing Crosby the year's No 1 box office attraction for the third straight year in a Motion Picture Herald poll. Ingrid Bergman Van Johnson Gary Cooper Bob Hope Humphrey Bogart Greer Garson Margaret OBrien Betty Grable Roy Rogers top the rest of the first ten.
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Roy Rogers
Stock Market Standings and Holiday Banking Notice
Stock market index shows 60 stocks at 66.0 after 65.9 yesterday. Offices will close December 31 1946 and January 1 1947 to observe holidays and reopen January 2 1947. Douglas County Building and Loan Association at 137 Massachusetts Street and Lawrence Building and Loan Association at 800 Massachusetts Street issue holiday notices.
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Kansas University Enjoys Interim Vacation Period
University of Kansas suspends classes for a second week of Christmas break as students and faculty pursue independent study and attend professional meetings across the country. Faculty members attend educational society conferences while campus services pause for holiday observances.
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Sunflower
Lawrence City Council to Meet Monday Evening
The Lawrence city council will convene in the council room Monday night at 7 30 for a regular session. Citizens may attend or watch the proceedings as agenda items are discussed by the council.
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Weather report for four states with varied temperatures
Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska weather shows below normal temps in parts of Nebraska west and north Oklahoma with little change Sunday Monday. Temperatures mostly 8 to 10 degrees above normal elsewhere with snow in Nebraska and northern Kansas and rain elsewhere. Rain or snow mixed in eastern districts Saturday night into Sunday with showers likely Tuesday. temperatures colder tonight and Saturday with NW winds and sun by weekend.
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