Truman asks Congress for 570 million aid to China
President Truman urged Congress to approve 570 million dollars for aid to China with conditions for economic stability and recovery. The package would begin after approval and run through June 1949, financing imports and reconstruction to support Chiang Kai-shek's government amid civil war and a deteriorating economy.
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Washington
Truman
Cones
China
Congtess
Wuld
Tates
Cate
Chiat Kai-shek
Chiang
Turkey
U.N
United States
Pacific
S Ap
K. Truman
Essen
Search Abandoned Near Hyeres After Midway Loss
Aboard the U S Aircraft Carrier Midway off Hyeres France snow and rain forced abandonment of a missing shore-to-ship launch crew. Five sailors and one marine are unaccounted. prayers were offered aboard the ship as the 3,500 man complement mourns.
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U. S
Midway
Hyere Reade
France
U.S
Sall
Hyeres
Kansas State vs Kansas basketball game score update
The Journal-World reports a Kansas State versus Kansas game tonight at Markavian with a 7 o'clock start. Halftime and final scores to be posted as soon as available, first score expected around the start time.
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the Journal-World
Markavian
Astronomers Weigh Mars Life Possibility At Fort Davis
McDonald Observatory scientists report uncertain signs about life on Mars. Director Kuiper notes water presence and moderate temperatures, infrared spectroscopy under way, with results due by early March. Mars approach within 620 miles tonight marks closest in two years.
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McDonald Observatory
Fort Davis
Tex
Mars
Gerald B. Ruiper
Suservatory
Dir
Kuiper
Mellenale
Rainer
Rusnwer
Earth
Mild weather and showers forecast across Kansas
Wet and mild conditions were forecast for Kansas with highs expected from 65 to 70 and minimal freezing temperatures overnight. Topeka and Phillipsburg reported the state’s top temperatures yesterday while Garden City logged a low reading for the date as Russians consider a new currency for Germany.
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Topeka
Kansas
Phillipsburg
Garden City
Flora
Wheat rally stalls as futures slip after strong demand
New York reports a late rally in grain futures failing to lift overall prices from yesterday's close. Wheat moves ranged from fractional declines to gains in Chicago while corn and oats held near Friday levels amid sparse trading and cautious sentiment. An agriculture department note on January 1 livestock on farms weighed on demand forecasts, with analysts predicting tighter grain markets and improved world supplies despite mixed cash prices.
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New York
Dee
Chiesa Mts
Tate
Katsus
New York Exchange
Chusee
Aqnculruge
Ture Andersenn
Washington
Retaibers
State Democrats set Washington Day events in Topeka
Kansas Democrats plan a Washington Day celebration in Topeka on Saturday with talks by Gael Sullivan and Vivian Truman. The agenda includes decisions on the state convention timing, national delegates, and the U.S. Senate nomination. Possible contenders for committeeman include Rice, O Keefe, and others, as Democrats eye Capper Schoeppel race prospects.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Central Committee
National Party
Gael Sullivan
National Democratic Headquarters
Sullivan
Truman
Vivian Truman
Grandview
U. S
Rice
Cari V. Rice
Kansas City
Ont Rey
Harold Goodwin
Glenn Porter
Harry Castor
Wichita
Jim Parnell
Goodland
Harold Harding
Kaness City
Maurice O'Keefe
Atchison
O'Keefe
Henry Wallace
Arthur Capper
Andrew F. Schoeppel
Scout Banquet Set with Lai Wreece Leaters Attending
Lai wreece Leaters will attend the Boy Scout banquet in Kansas City to honor the past year’s achievements and work by scouts and leaders.
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Lai Wreece
Kanese City
Action to Save Fuel Oil by Export Halt
The Commerce Department ordered a 45 hour halt on new gasoline and fuel oil export permits and seeks foreign quota adjustments to conserve scarce oil for domestic use. First quarter 1942 export quota cut from 17,000,000 to 11,850,000, then to 6,650,000 barrels amid embassy reports that other nations may accept another slash. The U S uses about 5,300,000 barrels daily.
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Washington
Commerce Department
U. S
United States
Sewer project on New Hampshire Street advances
Work on the east Tenth Street storm sewer to drain the 800 to 1000 blocks of New Hampshire Street progresses. Foreman Laurel Baker of Constant Construction says completion by today is likely, with tile installation across Veath Street by tomorrow night and three large catch basins planned at Tenth Street. The job is part of the downtown street widening, widening New Hampshire street from 50 to 54 feet and extending to Vermont Street.
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New Hampshire Street
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Ingo
Tenth Street
Laurel Haker
Constant Construction Company
Lstecthis
Veath Street
New Hampshire
Baker
Vermont Street
Kansas Athletic Board Meets Friday for Coach Search
University of Kansas athletic director F C Quigley calls an 8 am breakfast meeting of the athletic board at Memorial Union to consider a new head football coach after George Sayers resignation. If recommended, the board will forward the nomination to Topeka for regents action at 1 pm Friday.
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F. C. Quigley
University of Kansan
Memorial Union
University of Kansas
George Sayer
Topeka
Board of Regents
Vote on merger details at local Congregational church
A 6 tonight dinner meeting at the Congregational church discusses merging with the Eucal Reform church. Rev C Fosberg Hughes notes nationwide membership votes precede a June General Council at Oberlin Ohio with Kansas expected to send 17 representatives.
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Paris
Congregational Church
Christian
Eucal Reform Church
C. Fosberg Hughes
Churcn
Touay
General Council of Congregational Churches
Oberlin
Ohio
Kansas
Hughes
Topeka
Congregational Christian
E. and R
Eight artists demonstrate at Community building Art Festival
Festival visitors may view eight artists at work with demonstrations scheduled in three periods tomorrow. From 16 to 11 30 a m Bernard Frasier Charles Rogers and Clara McNulty will work, Frasier a former K U staffer and now director of the Philbrook Art Center Tulsa will sculpt, McNulty will showcase bobbin lace and inkla weaving. From 3 to 4 p m Dessa Bush will do silk screen painting Anton Pearson wood carving and Walter Yost block printing. Modern sculpture silver plating and sculpture will be demonstrated respectively by Michael Andrews Yie Smith and Bernard Frasier from to 10 p m.
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Bernard Frasier
Charles Rogers
Clara McNulty
Vistors
Frazier
K. U
Philbrook Art
Tulsa
Okla
Wy McNully
Dessa Bush
Anton Pearson
Walter Yost
Michael Andrews
Yie Smith
Bernard Frazier
KU students finish degrees in fall 1947 at KU
One hundred thirty-one liberal arts, fine arts, and journalism students at the University of Kansas completed degree requirements for the 1947 fall semester. Dean Paul B. Lawson announced the count, with 29 from Lawrence. Degrees will be conferred after regents review, class of 1940 spring graduation planned. Names of graduates from Lawrence and the area listed, including fields in arts, science, journalism, chemistry, geology, medicine, physical therapy, and music education.
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College of Liberal Arts
University of Kansas
Paul B. Lawson
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lawrence Area
Board of Regents
Bachelier of
Bachelor of Scnewer
James R. Hunsucker
Winchester
Louise
Looker Lawler
Frank C. Neff
Sunflower
Charles R. Munich
Overland Vark
Alma R. Wuthnow
Baldwin
Gimbler
Kentucky
John W. Finch
Margery Stubbs Handy
John Edward Conrick
Atreet
Hearing Set On Kaw Drainage District Detachment
A district court hearing will occur on February 26 to review the county commissioners approval of detaching about 100 acres in the Kaw drainage district near Baldwin Creek mouth northwest of Lawrence. J B Wilson for the drainage district and Charles Springer Forrest Jackson for landowners argued the case, with Judge Hugh Means ruling the damage determination a judicial question. In separate item, Maryville man Tom McCoy killed when his car hit a bridge railing east of Blue Rapids. first 1948 Marshall county highway fatality. Survivors include his widow, mother, brother and two sisters.
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Douglas County
Kaw
J. B. Wilson
Hugh Means
Charles Springer
Forrest Jackson
Kaw River
Or Pear
Baldwin Creek
Lawrence
Means
Maryville
Kan
Tom McCoy
Irving
Blue Rapids
Marshall County
Rush to keep rent law on books
Prend Washington Feb 18 Congress stamps rush on legislation to keep rent control alive as the current law dies in a week. Senate Republicans plan a quick vote to extend the law in modified form for at least a year, while Rep Wolcott says a long stopgap is unlikely to clear hurdles by February 29.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Republicans
Wolcott
R. Mich
House Banking Committee
Plan 3 Road Resurfacings in Douglas County This Spring
Douglas County plans three resurfacing projects this spring funded by a one cent motor fuel tax and a federal development allotment. The Midland mile north of Madison will be paved first, with follow ups on Baldwin Street east to Highway and a six mile southbound strip to the Franklin county line to receive gravel surfacing. Grading on Baldwin is timed with the Midland mile, and work proceeds after water main concerns are resolved with Wellsville’s agreement to cover road repairs.
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Kounty Engineeck
Larsen
Tdi
Douglas County
Emily
Fifth and
High Streets
Baldwin
Clearfield
Pouch Franklin
Dad Pym
Bureau For Public Roads
Kansas City
Wellsville
Price drop delays action on anti inflation bills
Washington reports Sen Tobey says market fall likely postpones Senate banking committee action on measures to restore rationing and wage price controls and to study meat rationing. Wolcott suggests holding two weeks to assess effects of price drops before deciding on controls.
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Washington
Tobey
R-N.h
Truman
Agriculture Department
Flanders
R.-Vt
Wolcott
R.-Mich
House
Congress
Banking Committee
Spotlight of Arts Festival at Haskell Institute Tomorrow
Tomorrow spotlighted activities of the Festival of Kansas Arts and Crafts center at Haskell Institute with an Indian tea from 4 to 6 at the Community building. A 7:30 p.m. pageant Teepee Tales of the Faerie will unfold in the auditorium, while a seven foot memorial statue by Allen Hauner will be on display in the foyer.
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Festival of Kansas Arts and Crafts
Haskell Institute
Haskell
Allen Hauner
Hauser
Oklahoma
California
Indian Office
Department of the Interior
Washington
Solon G. Ayers
Festival Of Rare Arts And Crafts Opens In Town
Early morning launch of the Festival of Rare Arts and Crafts drew pupils from Pinckney Lincoln and Cordley schools to the Community building basement for art displays pottery demonstrations and jewelry making. Artist Anton Pearson showcased Swedish pioneer carving to inspire hobby interest as two thousand plus students attend through Friday with craft demos continuing. A gala evening program includes a dinner honoring Governor Frank Carlson and a formal opening led by Hee Stockton with Mayor James B Parsons and a coffee hour by local business groups. Street beautification and festivity decorations punctuate the town’s welcome.
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Crafta
Anton Pegrsn
Lindsborg
Kansas
Pearson
Wootlawn
New York
McAllanter
McAllaster
Frank T. Stockton
Eldridge Hotel
Frank Carlson
Quota Shortfall Spurs Theater Fund Drive in County
Milton Allen county chairman for the March of Dimes campaign announced the Incal Polie fund trails the $5,000 goal by about $500. An audience collection will occur Thursday through Saturday at the Jayhawker and Granada theaters, extending if needed. The drive among KU students is unlikely to meet the $600 target, reducing expected contributions from students and staff.
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James, McCoy, Jr
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William D. Summerville
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Watkins Hospital
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