Truman Works On Radio Speech On Yacht Voyage
President Truman secluded with a small staff aboard the Williamsburg to draft a straight to the people radio speech for Thursday. Secretary Byrnes will join him to report on the Moscow foreign ministers conference as Truman's four day Potomac River cruise continues.
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Washington
Truman
Williamsburg
Byrnes
Moscow
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
White House
Mr. Truman
Congress
John R. Steelman
Charles G. Rows
Matthew J. Connelly
William D. Leahy
Samuel J. Osenman
George E. Allen
John W. Knyder
Tragic Philadelphia trolley oil crash toll could reach eight
In a flaming wreck near Wilmington a Philadelphia Transportation Company trolley and a tanker collided and burned. Coroner Charles Jewes of Delaware County said the death toll might rise to eight as charred bodies were recovered and identification proved difficult.
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Philadelphia
Rolley
Maington
Charles Jewes
Delaware County
Altha Drewes
Howard Ray
Lester Pa
Percy
Ray
Transportation Company
Elmer McCausland
Norman Wal
Tinicum Township
Fire damages Midwest Alfalfa Mill near Wichita
Fire blamed on friction damaged the Midwest Alfalfa Mill north of Wichita causing more than 1000 dollars in losses. District Fire Chief C. E. Holder reported the blaze occurred last night in Wichita.
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Wichita
Kan
C. E. Holder
Flowers of Distinction Ad Calls Hison Thomas Flower Shop
Classified ad requests roses lilies and other arrangements from Flowers of Distinction urging readers to contact Hison Thomas Flower Shop at hone 868 for inquiries and orders.
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Hison - Thomas Flower Shop
Hone
Industrial Disputes Slow Down American Reconversion Progress
John D. Small reports that reconversion is not at full speed due to widespread labor management differences and plant shutdowns. He notes high consumer and producer demands not met, material shortages, and industry-by-industry bottlenecks impacting autos tires refrigerators washing machines and construction equipment as 1946 production ramps begin.
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Washington
John D. Small
Small
Europe
General Motors
CPA
Novemer
Massive Palestine roundup after Jerusalem attacks
In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv a crackdown rounded up about 2,000 men under 60 amid a wave of explosions and shootings that killed 10. Police sought suspects among detainees in Bezalel, while curfews remained in force and British troops patrolled cities and sites including the Levant Fair camp.
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Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Palestine
Baracks
Eden Hotel
Bezalel
Ramath Gan
Levant Fair
KU to graduate 75 in midyear medical class at Mt. Oread
More than 75 School of Medicine seniors at the University of Kansas will finish with a mid year commencement on Mt. Oread March 10. They are the first KU medical graduates who have been Armed Forces members since 1943, with about 40 in the Army and 15 in the Navy program. The rest are civilians. upon graduation they will complete an internship for their M D degrees.
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University of Kansas
Mt. Oread
Deane W. Malott
K. U
Armed Forces
Army
Navy
School of Medicine
Coal and Coke Prices Raised 10 Cents a Ton
Washington reports an OPA notice that household and other consumers will pay 10 cents more per ton for coal and coke of all kinds starting January 2. Retail dealers may raise prices by the same amount to cover higher operating costs and to assure essential supplies in the heating season.
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Washington
OPA
Jeep falls from pier near Osaka kills American and Chinese woman
An unidentified American soldier and a Chinese girl drowned when their jeep veered off a pier near Osaka, ending a month of mystery. Investigation ruled out murder, citing accidental drowning as the cause per Lt. C. G. Jones of the 98th Division MP.
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Osaka
Japan
Cp— Army
C. G. Jones
98Th Division
Big Three agree on Romania and Bulgaria steps in 48 hours
Moscow reports rapid progress after the Big Three conference ending Thursday. Officials say US Soviet and British reps depart for Bucharest to implement Romania deals while Bulgaria is urged to include two nonaligned ministers. A joint Korea commission is to be formed and UN atomic documents sent. France delays European peace treaty drafting.
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Moscow
Thursay
United States
Russia
Great Britain
Bucharest
Romania
Bulgaria
Korea
United Nations Organization
Andrei J. Vishinsky
Archibald Clark Kerr
U. S
W. Averell Harriman
Mihai
Fatherland Front
Britain
France
Riot on US Ship Anna Dickinson ends with arrests
In Portsmouth England a riot broke out aboard the 7240 ton US ship Anna Dickinson with white and Chinese crew members exchanging knives and axes. Harbor police responded after an SOS and several arrests were reported. the vessel had weathered heavy gales before anchoring between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. Police forwarded details to US naval authorities.
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Portsmouth
England
U.S. War Shipping Administration
Isle of Wight
U.S
Byrnes Lands at Capital Port on Return Flight
Secretary of State Byrnes and his party arrived in Washington from Moscow after the Big Three foreign ministers’ conference. The four motor plane battled winds and rain and landed at 12 09 p m at Washington National Airport, missing a planned stop at Portland Oregon. Byrnes departed Moscow Thursday morning.
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Washington
Byrnes
Moscow
Washington National
Portland
Returning Troop Lieutenant Kyle Listed on Arlington Passenger List
The Associated Press reports Second Lieutenant Robert S. Kyle of Wellsville is named on the passenger list of the Arlington which arrived at Tacoma Wednesday from the Pacific area. Farmers sell thousands of dollars of livestock and farm products each month through Journal World classified advertising.
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Associated Press
Robert S. Kyle
Wellsville
Arlington
Tacoma
Pacific
Journal World
GM wage dispute pressed by union and board
Washington reports that CPI and UAW representatives gathered government data to argue General Motors can fund a 30 percent wage rise despite GM’s walkout over pay-facts issues. The presidential fact finding panel plans to continue hearings with government and union evidence.
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Washington
CPI
C.S
United Automobile Workers
General Motors
Lloyd. K Garrison
Truman
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Trade Commission
War Production Board
Commerce Department
Office of War Mobilization
Reuther
Donald Montgomery
Union
Garrison
Mercury in a Climb Forecast for Kansas Weather Shift
In Topeka on December 29 forecast highs ranged from 50 in the east to 60 in the west with cooler air moving in tonight and light snow possible in the east tomorrow. The thaw would reduce current snow blankets in north central and northeastern Kansas while western and southern areas stay mostly clear.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Goodland
Concordia
Phillipsburg
Fiona
Coffeyville
Flora
Nebraska
Expensive Information Program Planned for 62 Nations
William Benton says the state department aims to fund a permanent information service in at least 62 foreign nations. The office of international information and cultural affairs would recruit about 2,648 staff to explain the U.S. viewpoint abroad. Budget review and presidential approval are underway. Benton called the plan expensive but did not estimate total costs.
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Washington
State Department
Truman
Congress
William Benton
U.S
Budget Bureau
Benton
Office of International Information and Cultural Affairs
Terminations at Sunflower Ordnance Works Reported
During the week ended yesterday Sunflower Ordnance Works terminated 41 men and one woman. Two former employees rejoined from the armed forces. Total plant employment ended the week at 2,901 with 2,552 men and 349 women.
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Sunflower
Sunflower Ordnance Works
U. S. Employment Service Office
Santa Fe Adopts Eight-Hour Day at Shops
Santa Fe shops will resume an eight-hour day starting January 2, according to J. H. Armstrong shop superintendent. This marks the first shift reduction below nine hours in two years.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
J. H. Armstrong
Liberty Ship Thoreau Clears Bomb Hazard at Sea
The 7 176 ton Liberty ship Henry D Thoreau reports danger from 5 000 tons of bombs in her hold has been averted and requests cancellation of the distress message. Operated by Luckenbach the vessel was en route from Naples to Cape May about 420 miles southwest of the Azores with no troops aboard.
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New York
Henry D. Thoreau
Thoreau
Eastern Sea Frontier
Luckenbach Steamship
Colny
Naples
Ialy
Cape May
N. J
Azores
Thaw Saves Trees After Ice Coat Melts
A warm spell lifted the ice from trees and shrubs after freezing weather last Monday. By 3 am the temperature reached 40 degrees aiding rapid melt. Few damages were reported as light winds and rising temperatures reduced hazards on streets and sidewalks.
Buried Hills Found During Kansas Oil Tests
Pittsburgh report to the Geological Society of America notes six flat-topped hills buried over 550 million years ago uncovered in central Kansas during oil exploration. Geologist Robert F. Walters cites oil-linked features at other sites. Separate Texas findings include fossils of 50 plus prehistoric buffalo and 27 arrowpoints, indicating hunter activity in a fossil stream channel.
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Pittsburgh
Robert F. Walters
Gulf Oil Corp
Tulsa
Okla
Geological Society of America
Kansas
J. E. H. Sellards
University of Texas
High Plains
Texas
British Move to Remove Java Resistance in Western Java
Batavia December 29 British troops seized telephone exchanges and police stations in Buitenzorg and Batavia and pressed a drive across western Java to suppress native settlements. Sniper fire met troops at Buitenzorg power station. paratroopers faced no resistance in Batavia buildings. Electric power and water systems were taken over. railways remained under separate control. Minor opposition reported near Semarang during weapon search.
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Batavia
Buitenzorg
Java
Aneta
Semarang
London Meet to Discuss An International Force
New York reports The Times says Big Five military leaders may meet in London next month to discuss plans for an international force to preserve peace. The article notes Britain initiated talks through diplomatic channels and it is unclear if the United States Soviet Union China or France have accepted.
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New York
the Times
London
Aper
W. Hawrence
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
China
France
Prominent Kansas Lawyer Richard Hepworth Dies at 59
Richard C. Hepworth a Kansas University graduate and Democratic leader died at his Burlingame home after a heart attack. The 59 year old former Logan school superintendent and longtime delegate to state and national conventions is mourned by the party and community.
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K. U
Burlingame, Kan
Richard C. Hepworth
University of Kansas
Hepworth
Logan
Kan
Eight Miners Safe In Hospital After Kentucky Mine Blast
Eight miners rescued from a tunnel explosion near Pineville Kentucky were reported safe in a local hospital with two dead. The men, found in a corridor of Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Mine number one, had barricaded themselves to survive, as fire and rescue crews battled a continuing blaze and worked to reach remaining unaccounted workers.
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Pineville
Tom McQueen
Albert Bennett
Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Company
Pinveille Community Hospital
Kentucky Straight Creek
Marriage License of Eva Braun and Hitler Found
Nuernberg Germany December 29 news reports seizure of the original marriage contract between Hitler and Eva Braun. The document and Hitler testimony were seized by British counter intelligence as Friedrich Wilhelm Paustin, aide to the missing Martin Bormann, was arrested at Vilfhogen.
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Nuernberg
Germany
U. S
Third Army
Hitler
Eva Braun
Friedrich Wilhelm Paustin
Martin Bormann
Vilfhogen
Veterans Arrive by 39 Troopships at U S Ports
About 20 000 veterans from European and Pacific theaters disembark today at east and west coast ports aboard 39 troopships. Eight ships enter New York with 7 140 returnees and eight reach Newport News with 6 500. Pacific coast arrivals include three ships at Los Angeles with 4 100, 17 at San Diego with 1 060, and three at San Francisco with 891.
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Associated Press
Yxy
New York Harbor
Newport News
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Bus Pileup Kills 36 in Puebla Mexico Tragedy
A head on collision of two passenger buses near Tepenene and Matamoros Izucar six miles west of Puebla left 36 dead and 29 injured. The buses overturned and rolled down a steep embankment into a gorge.
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Puebla
Mexico
Tepenene
Matamoros Izucar
Here
Stock Market Index Report and Holiday Closure Notice
The average of 60 stocks stood at 75.3 yesterday. Our offices will be closed December 31 and January 1 to close the books for the year, reopening January 2, 1946. The Douglas County Building and Loan Association and The Lawrence Building and Loan Association announce this adjournment.
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Douglas County Building and Loan Association
Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Funds Dissipated by Strike Votes
About 600 union ballots for strike votes were stranded as the National Labor Relations Board lacked funds to conduct the balloting. The board halted the function after a deficiency appropriation bill left no money for the purpose. The NLRB said it was the sole agency to supervise strike votes and had spent roughly 1 million dollars since July 1943.
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Washington
National Labor Relatons Board
Truman
NLRB
Inflation Warning Week Proposed for Lawrence Area
A January 14 to 19 inflation awareness campaign for Lawrence and surrounding trade area was approved at a Hotel Eldridge luncheon led by Rev. E Fosberg Hughes. The effort aims to stress price control through speakers, contests, window displays, and radio and press publicity with committees named to organize essays slogans displays schools awards and publicity.
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Lawrence
Hotel
Eldridge
E. Fosberg Hughes
Douglas County War Price and Rationing Board
Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Bureau
James Postma
W. G. Beougher
Allen Crafton
Margaret Hurley
S. Clay Coy
George Docking
J. H. Parsons
Lawrence New Year Closures Announced for Town Facilities
Lawrence will observe New Year's Day with a general closing. Downtown stores and offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Ration and draft board offices in the Community building close Monday and Tuesday. employees will work Saturday, Jan 5. U S Employment Service open Monday, closed Tuesday. City hall and court house shut New Year. Post office maintains regular hours with limited deliveries and outgoing mail.
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Lawrence
Ration
Draft Board
U.S. Employment Service
Court House
Ships Brought In Safely After Collision Near Ambrose Light
The 12 437 ton British merchant Waipawa and the 4 800 ton American George N Seger, badly damaged, rode into harbor with emergency pumps at full blast. Dalzell Towing said both ships were badly stove in and taking on water, but pumps kept it under control as tugs guided them to piers after the late night collision.
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New York
Waipawa
George N. Seger
Ambrose Light
Dalzell Towing Company
Collison
Ridgway to Represent U S Army at London Conference
Washington announces Lieutenant General Matthew B Ridgway will serve on the United Nations military committee and act as military adviser to the U S civil delegation at the London conference. He will depart for England around January 3 after serving as Mediterranean theater commander.
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Washington
CPR
Matthew B. Ridgway
Army General Staff
United Nations Organization
U. S
London
War Department
Dwight Eisenhower
Ridgway
England
Mediterranean
Joseph T. McNarney
United States
Germany
Truman Proclaims January 5 as George Washington Carver Day
President Truman designates January 5 1946 to honor George Washington Carver the noted Negro scientist. January 5 marks the second anniversary of his death.
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Washington
Truman
George Washington Carver
Resignation of Vice Admiral Vickery as Maritime Commission Vice Chairman
The White House announced the President accepted the resignation of Vice Admiral Howard L. Vickery from the post of vice chairman of the maritime commission. The notice is dated Washington December 29 and distributed by UP.
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Washington
White House
Howard L. Vickery
Maritime Commission
Hallmark Cards Seeks Women for Permanent Work
Hallmark Cards Inc offers permanent positions for women aged 18 to 30. Apply in person at 739 Mass. St. This in person notice invites young applicants to seeking employment opportunities.
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Hallmark Cards Inc
Mass
St. Adv
Douglas county eyes new courthouse in 1956 plan
The Douglas county board of commissioners considers creating a county building fund to raise about 39000 annually to acquire a site and construct a courthouse within ten years. They discuss a one mill levy for ten years, with a potential total around 400000 including interest, subject to legal requirements and protests.
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Douglas County
Board of Commissioners
Lou Griffith
Ed Johnson
M. N. Penny
A. M. Gardner
Lawrence
8Th and
Vermont Streets
Weather Forecast For Kansas Saturday Night and Sunday
Partly cloudy and mild weather expected in Kansas tonight and Sunday. Low temperatures around 32 degrees tonight with gradually warmer conditions expected into Sunday.
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Kansas
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