Secrets for Sale in Connecticut War Loot
Westport, Conn. seized World War II documents from a government auction safe bought by C. Steve Vanger in 1946 for 2.50. The lock was opened, yielding maps manuals and photographs. Vanger, an Air Force captain, and Fred Dehmer alerted FBI and Army counter intelligence after a second locked safe was found.
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Westport
Conn
Steve Vanger
Vanger
New Jersey
Fred Dehmer
Dehmer
Vangor
War Department
FBI
Army
Speedy start for trial of 15 Communist Party leaders
In Los Angeles a judge with a firm hand steered the conspiring to advocate violent overthrow of the government case toward a quick start. A jury of eight women and four men was chosen, shortening the trial expected to run three or four months. The defendants, Californians, face up to 10 years and a 10000 fine under the Smith Act.
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Los Angeles
Willem ©. Mathes
Onsen
Communist Party
Ily Pit
Tey
Ftraat
Prionihe
National Party
New York
U.S. Airy
Waller
Binns
Newbold Morris heads Truman cleanup drive begins probes
Washington reports Newbold Morris, newly named head of the administration's government cleanup campaign, starts investigations Monday with the Justice Department as his initial target. Morris, a wealthy New York lawyer, says he will act as an investigator not a prosecutor and will scrutinize the attorney general's department. Public reaction is mixed among Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Washington
Newbold Morris
Justice Department
Morris
New York
McGrath
Althe
H Ntse
Newbold
Market News and Local Notices From Lawrence Area
Market data showing livestock, poultry, and produce quotes with Kansas City and Nebraska references, plus a long list of community notices. Names of residents and visitors appear alongside agricultural prices, farm inventories, and local events.
Passengers Subdue Drunk Pilot on Flight to Nagpur
In New Dell India Bed 2 7 Thirteen passengers restrained the intoxicated pilot after he allowed the plane to dive from 11 000 to 4 000 feet while seeking another drink. Nine passengers were foreign, and the crew handed the pilot to police. Nagpur authorities suspended his license.
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New Dell
India
Iale Alline Pasengers
Nagpur
Civil Arrow
Memorial Hospital Births and Local Names List
At Memorial Hospital many births and local names appear. Mrs Irene Syeirks Route 3 Miss Joan Fowler Saldwin Route 3 Trev John L Howe 1700 Tenn St Mrs Carol Rudsill Sunflower Ida Menzies Route 5 Ruth Larrick legitimate Hutehin Mrs Norma Slane Albert Cravell Mary Robert Ray Reynolds A1 Cann St Miss Marjorie Landon Fa dora Ora Koeboack Scrampton Mrs Ruth Lacey and baby girl 1822 Vi St Mes Eula Give Eur Wellsides son Wellsville Git T6491 Mr ad Mrs Leroy Simpson 44 Ark Si a daughter Yes day Mr and Mrs Lyle von Riesen Sunnysies a son yesterday Mr and Mrs Dwwlg5i Sheard Eudora a son today.
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Irene Syeirks
Joan Fowler
Saldwin
Ruth Larrick
Hutehin
Norma Slane
Albert Cravell
Mary Robert
Ray Reynolds
Miss
Marjorie Landon
Fadora
Ora Koeboack
Scrampton
Ruth Lacey
St. Mes
Eula Give
Eur Wellsides
Wellsville
Leroy Simpson
Ark
Lyle von Riesen
Sunnysies
Dwwlg5i Sheard
Eudora
Embassy Staffing Surges in Washington During WWII
A Library of Congress census ordered by Representative Paul Wyshater shows foreign diplomatic personnel in Washington rising from about 1,000 at the war start to 4,106. Families total roughly 15,000 to 20,000, with the British embassy employing 675, the largest contingent.
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Washington
Congress
Hop
Paul Wy Shater Utright
Hussia Bsth
Opera Next Week at University of Kansas Guild
Nearly all tickets sold for The Bartered Bride by the University of Kansas Opera Guild with performances Monday Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Thursday at 3 15 p.m. in Fraser Theater. The production is staged by honorary music societies and the speech and drama department, with some tickets at the door. Lawrence Lodge No 6 AF AM announces a special communication on Monday Feb 4 at 7 p.m. Third Degree Somyners welcome.
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University of Kansas Opera Guild
B. Smetana
Fraser Theater
Speech and Drama Department
University
Guild
Oil and Gas Records High Kansas Production in 1951
Kansas oil and natural gas production set new records in 1951 with total oil output near 108 million barrels and gas production topping 247 billion cubic feet. The report cites strong activity in Hugoton field and numerous wells statewide, with 54,000 wells drilled overall and significant contributions from western Kansas.
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Wichita
Anil
Karesas
Wis
Hon Vivision
Srt
Entensians
7 Ag
Aiisis
Kansas
Hugoton
Southwest
Strate Conservation Division
Lastern
Wills
Western
Amis
Twins Reunite After Seventeen Years apart in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Michigan reports two twin brothers Richard van Sprecken and Ronald McMillan who met for the first time since age two after a 17 year separation. Richard, adopted son of Judge and Mrs. van Sprecken, learned he had a twin and they plan to locate their other siblings including Peter of Ludington and a sister in Lansing. Ronald, a corporal on leave from the Army, had previously been stationed in Korea. The pair hope to reunite more of their birth family and continue their search.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Kets
Richard van Sprecken
Peter van Sprecken
Ronald McMillan
Peter
Ludington
Ronald
Lansing
Richard
Detroit
Karra
Suez Canal hub of conflict and power shift in world balance
The Suez Canal, termed the lifeline of the western world, links the Mediterranean and Red Sea and has become a flashpoint as Egypt challenges the 1936 treaty. Britain, with French input, maintains control amid Arab nationalism and threats of force, while Churchill’s proposal to send troops draws Egyptian backlash and concerns over a broader power struggle.
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Suez Canal
Britain
Suez Canal Co
Suez
Victoria
Mediterranean
Red Sea
The
Indies
Ferdinand de Lesseps
de Lesseps
Egypt
Canal Zone
Churchill
U.S
France
Turkey
Europe
Middle East
Russia
Kansas Supreme Court rules on alienation case and attorney status
The Kansas Supreme Court upheld that a Kansas lawyer must represent cases heard in the state. The ruling involved Dr. Sadler and attorney Thomas Paul Downs in the Douglas County alienation suit. A separate new suit seeks $400000 in damages with Downs and Ed Rooney named. An adjacent youth meeting at Plymouth Church is also noted with Miss Dorothy Swift as speaker.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
Richard J
Richland Farmer
T. Suder
Lisrence
Kansas Univversity Medical School
Douglas County
Sadler
A. K. Stavely
Lyndon
Douglas County District Court
Bradley
Missouri
Kansas
Supreme Court
Thomas Paul Downs
Kansas City
Downs
Dudge Stavely
Stavely
Attornets
Ed Rooney
Navy
Rocelyn Roney
Plymouth Congregational Church
Charles ‘Malone
Danny Wiley
Phil Stuart
L. A. Hollinger
Hugh Mann
Charles Keith
Edith Abbot
Dorothy Swift
the State Teachers College
Deaths and Funerals for Emma Lig and John Mohler
Obituary notices report the deaths of Emma Ligett 90 in Perry born 1861 in Oskalonsa and John Mohler 37 in Eudora. Surviving relatives include three daughters eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services set for later at Punk's Chapel and Schuhart Memorial Home with burial at Blidera Cemetery.
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Emma Lig
Emma Iola Ligett
Perr
Oskalonsa
George Liguet
Reslinger
Abe Sey
Travis Jennings
M Touth Jennings Janeh
Alec Burke
Perry
H. D. Jenings
Donald Jennings
Ronner Springs
William Jennings
Mayne Lemon
Miyine Stemans
Meenasal Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
St. Luke Amte
Punk
Naomi Snowden
Capiolia Lupe
Alathea Tits
Hametton Cain
John Mohler
Eudora
Morsevern
Peart Mohler
Clarence Eugene Mohler
Amt
Two Thefts Reported Nearby Last Night
J P Hawkins of Paola lost a fender from his car while it was parked near the Community Building. Copper wire, about 100 pounds, was stolen from a Union Pacific Railroad station storehouse. The rest of the text offers cooking advice and stray guidance not tied to the news items.
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J. P. Hawkins
Paola
Union Pacific Railroad
Marine Medal of Honor Hero Archie Van Winkle
Washington February 2. Sergeant Archie Van Winkle of Pinehurst Washington the twelfth Marine to win the Medal of Honor for Korea is to receive the nation’s top award from President Truman at a White House ceremony. He refused removal after being wounded in North Korea in November 1950 and urged his platoon to attack, repelling a fanatical enemy assault.
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Washington
Marines
Korea
Archie van Winkle
Pinehurst
North Korea
Animal Passports Required for Interstate Shipments
The American Foundation for Animal Health urges farmers to obtain health certificates before moving livestock across state lines. Most states demand veterinary certificates and disease tests including brucellosis, tuberculosis, and rabies vaccinations where applicable, with penalties and delays for noncompliance.
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California
New York
American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
Pleasant Grove CPA Hosts CFA Members in Evening Program
Pleasant Grove hosted Excelsior and Midland CFA members and families Wednesday. A program was presented with refreshments. Pictured Pleasant Grove pupils included Jerry and Terry Tietjens Johnny and Warren Messer Bobby Patty Donnie and Deane Gish Jimmy Cotton Jean Tillery and Lena Fuller. Sunday school meets at 10 each week. Attendance last Sunday was 26. Mr and Mrs Jerry Messer and sons Johnny and Warren visited Topeka Saturday. Mrs Effa Churchbaugh entertained dinner guests Sunday Mr and Mrs Claude Edgecomf and Mrs
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Pleasant Grove Cpa
Excelsior
CFA
Pleasant Grove
Jerry
Terry Tietjens
Johnny
Warren Messer
Bobby Patty
Donnie
Deane Gish
Jimmy Cotton
Jean Tillery
Lena Fuller
Jerry Messer
Johnny and
Warren
Topeka
Effa Churchbaugh
Claude Edgecomf
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Wip
Veniremeen Alfir
Fil
Mathes
University of Toras
Harevard Law School
Fle
Tropics
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Agriculture Department
Morin Wat
Envenuxa
Ion of McGrath
Kansas City Livestock
Telfers
Evecare Watts
Vommerehind Araties
Benits Plaga GC Wowers Meaders
Nebraska
Mieers
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Fader
Sen Tsi
Bilby
Ceeyynebe
Greer Bag
Anna May Threaml
Elmer Trabaker
Weapialia
Wileliam Flory
Nelson Gish
Chivch Bough
Ruieeamt
Lehiner Teubiker
Lawrence Moemorial
Keres Deanewo
Dan
Hil Porter
Maria Williams
Hathaway
Fra Flory
Charles Williams
Leland Williams
Anl
Kart
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Frank Flory
Bud Warne
Ralph Barnhart
Homer’ Barnhart
Ross
Kd l Measton
Loren Williams
Mares
Terry Messer and Sons
Max Laptad
Lawriner
Mim
Stu
Fes
Ariie
Elases
Janihe
Tate Aif Mittal
Don Ser Woot
Ital Elas
HK Karke Fieler Iiniha
Wall Street
Martha
Ani
Charles Lewis
Frien
H. G. van Neste
Crete
Shige
Memorial Hospital
Tirtus
OPERA
Lawrence Loge
Walter R. Sneegas
W. M
Walter H. Varnum
Board of Education
Bennett Construction Co
Ist
Benett Co
Und
Dunn Co
Ind
O. Milligan Co
al Nate
Martin K. Eby Co
B. A. Green Co
Natkin
Compa
Borst and Hiburh Electric Co
Kynits Industrial Electric Works
Omaha
Nebr
Beard
Auditoriu
M. J. Hustable Jr
Brune Plumbing Co
M. J. Huxtable
Stalf
Robert Mounsey
New Lawrence
Huxtable
U.S. Engineering of
Stewart
C. C. Stewart
Ted Greist
City Water Department
Greist
Arthur Leo Tarps
Tarpy
June King
New York State
Jane
ROG
aCoire
Miles
State Supreme Court
Apholsta
Sulit
Price Czar
Elis
Arnall
Aboves
Michael DiSalle
Office of
Price Stabilization
Washington, Bar
Atlanta
NEA Telus
Joan Mohler
Phelps
Lawrence; Loan and Finance Company
Summer Comfort
Scott 'S
Decker-Coy Agency
Warren Decker
East Sth
Rankin Drug CO
Rumsey Funeral i Home
Fred W. Rumsey
Oscar B. Rumsey
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