Floods and twisters ravage several states and kill in Mississippi
Nationwide flood and tornado crisis sweeps Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia as rivers burst banks. Red Cross reports nine dead and dozens hospitalized in Newton Miss, while towns face evacuations and widespread property damage. Cold spell worsens hardship. rivers Cumberland and Tennessee threaten larger cities including Nashville and Chattanooga.
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Ashland
Ripley
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Mississippis
Lady Astor Predicts Women Will Straighten World
Lady Nancy Astor says women will set the world right, in a February interview during her visit to address the National Farm Institute. She notes many mistakes past and praises the two leading women as forces for change, while she and her husband winter in Arizona with Iowa Flying Farmers hosting her visit.
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Freight cars derailed near Council Grove Missouri Pacific line
Eighteen Missouri Pacific freight cars derailed yesterday four miles east of Council Grove Kansas. Wreckage was cleared and traffic expected to resume late today. no injuries reported. The string of six freight cars left the track on a steep grade, with crews working to reset and reopen the line.
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Critics split over Marshall Plan aid compromise
Senate Republican committee members expressed doubts about the plan as a first outline. They support approving in principle a four year European recovery program and authorizing $5.2 billion for 12 months starting April 1, with an independent administrator leading a new agency to run the effort. Debate was to begin in the Senate on March 1.
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Wheat and stock prices rise after early February dip
New York reports modest gains across commodities as wheat corn and other markets rebound from February lows and beat lower early drift. Soybeans fell limits at opening but regained, while beef and grocery prices edge down with Monday tag reductions. Kingman Journal Incorporation filed in Kansas with Marvin M Cox as agent. capitalization set at $25,000.
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Ritaan County
Driver 18 Injured In Intersection Collision
Emergency responders treated an 18 year old driver after a collision at the Olathe road intersection. The crash damaged two landing vehicles and left additional injuries, with Under Sheriff Travis reporting. A 99th birthday observance and a bride’s history from Vass County, Missouri are noted in fragmentary details.
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Rawfert
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Missouri
Arab Strategy in UN Taking Shape To Block Partition
Arab diplomacy builds to block United Nations partition of Palestine as council debate nears. Plans, not yet disclosed, align with Moslem military efforts in the Middle East. The security center test may come within a week as the council weighs force and the legality of partition.
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Hagana Says It Is Ready to Hold Its Own Against Arab Attack
Jerusalem February 14 Hagana’s military commander told the Associated Press the Jewish group is strong enough to withstand Arab attack and could win without United Nations aid if necessary. The official notes Hagana needs arms more than manpower and envisions international support of a few thousand at most. He says policy may shift from aggressive defense to attack after May 15, including offensives against Arab penetrations if war persists, as Britain prepares a mandate withdrawal by August 1.
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Stock Market Index Reports Steady At 60.5
The index shows little change with a reading of 60.5 and a steady tone for the session, indicating a flat market move as investors await clearer signals. No notable movers or sector shifts are highlighted in the available text.
Effort to Gag Armed Forces Sparks Senate Complaint
Three senators condemned Secretary Forrestal for ordering all army, navy, and air force personnel to give his office a first look at any future statements or speeches on controversial subjects including testimony to congressional committees. The move, they said, could curb open expression and public friction among the services. Senator Johnson urged freedom for officers to speak, while Senator Gurney planned to raise the issue at the first Armed Services session. Senator Morse supported concerns.
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Arts and Crafts festival prep in Lawrence a rush
A morning drive to ready the Community building for the Arts and Crafts festival runs February 18 to 22. Miss Maud Ellsworth leads exhibits planning as 10 workmen install walls displays and cases in the basement. Paintings will hang, sculptures go on stands, and crafts will be shown in glass cases. Colored slides will be screened in the Red Cross work room at set times.
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Lawrence
Red Cross
Weather Break Promises Mild Weekend Across Kansas
Topeka reports a potential month low break for the state with Flora forecasting clear and mild conditions this weekend. Tonight may see lows around 1 below in the northwest and 1 above in the south, with tomorrow’s highs from 20 to 35. Precipitation remains limited to light traces in the northeast. Topeka logged 9 degrees at the airport and 16 downtown last night.
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Seek Release Of Men In China War Zone
Shanghai reports U S Marine planes drop leaflets in Chinese communist areas near Tsingtao to press for negotiations on the release of four Feathernecks held by the Reds. A navy contact with communist authorities is claimed. Five Marines reportedly captured Christmas day with one dying from wounds. identities and bases listed. Also K U Sunday observances urged churches to honor students during World Student Day of prayer.
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Olathe
Kan
Robert Hart
Pittsburgh
Thomas Koodistria
Buffalo
William L. Pollard
Fort Worth
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Gote-Church
Keeler’s Book Store
Adv
Costs delay city police and fire station project
Councilman F A Russell says high construction costs threaten early completion of the planned city police and fire station. The price rise could push total cost to about 500000, prompting options to seek extra funds, downscale plans, or wait for market declines.
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Lawrence
Hays Music Clinic Opens for Student Instrumental Players
A two day music clinic for student string players began at Fort Hays State College in Hays Kansas with Emanuel Wishnow conductor of the University of Nebraska symphony orchestra set to lead a concert by high school musicians the next day. More than 173 registrations were expected. In Brussels the newspaper Le Soir reports Regent Price Charles plans to fly to the United States on April 3 and meet President Truman in Washington on April 6.
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New G. I. Allowances Take Effect April First
President Truman signed legislation boosting G I bill benefits for 2 000 000 veterans in school. Monthly subsistence rises from 65 to 75 dollars for no dependents, 90 to 95 dollars with one dependent, and 90 to 120 dollars for two or more dependents. New schedules start April 1 with an estimated government cost around 217 million dollars.
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Washington
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Veterans Administration
Fourfold plan urged to win cold war by Eddy at Plymouth Church
Sherwood Eddy, international MC A worker and author, urged a four point program to win the cold war. He called for racial justice, broad Marshall Plan aid, coexistence with USSR in Germany and China, and a firm stand against Russian aggression. Eddy warned against an atomic war and praised diplomacy. The Lawrence event opened with awards from the Lawrence League for the Practice of Democracy and featured local students as offertory participants.
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Spies Warned by Soviet Army Publication
Moscow reports Red Star, the Soviet army paper, urged soldiers to watch for American spies. Col V Miskovski warned of enemies seeking to strip freedom, accusing United States and British agents of exploiting Russians. In Topeka, the state Chamber of Commerce set June 17-18 for its annual meeting per Hal E Harlan.
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Sweetheart of America Crowned at KU Tonight
Miss Nina L. Green of Kansas City will compete as KU’s Sweetheart of America during a Valentine’s day celebration at Memorial Union. The event features a 9 p.m. Sweetheart Swing with a Most Dateable Male prize among 10 entrants, following campus activities and a Chancellor Malott address.
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Wichita
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Kay Menke
Nebraska
Peggy Field
Missouri
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Ted A. Glass
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Joe L. Levy
Alpha Tauj Omega
John C. Neely
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Walter C. Quiring
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Jack Warley
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Walter T. Rouse
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Paul M. Thorne
Triangle
Roland D. Williams
Kappa Sigma
Ogden Jones
L. C. Wood
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Deputy Assessors Begin Work March First in Douglas County
Deputy assessors in Douglas County will start rounds on March 1 to determine 1948 tax valuations. Personal property, livestock, and intangible assets will be assessed at actual value with exemptions of 200 per family and 50 for general libraries. The city of Lawrence gains higher valuations due to new areas, while Wakarusa township faces adjustments. The process also includes a full county census, with a focus on Lawrence’s new annexed plots.
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Kansas
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