Great Britain Election Result Sees Tight Labour Edge
London report shows Labour with 313 seats to 288 for Conservatives and 7 for Liberals with 17 seats unallocated. Analysts warn of an unstable Parliament as counts push Labour toward a potential 30 seat margin. Voter turnout hits record high with 25,216,426 votes across 550 districts.
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Laborites
Herbert Morrison
Labor
Labor Party
House of Commons
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Coal stocks in United States slashed by long strike
Washington February 24 UP The soft coal dispute has slashed national coal stocks by about 199 million tons, roughly four months of normal production. From last June 18 to February, about 223.8 million tons were mined versus 404.3 million the prior year, with further declines as production dwindled during the current walkout.
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United States
Washington
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Ustica
John Lewis
Local Scouts plan trip to national jamboree
Information from Kaw Council says 132 boys including 13 from Lawrence area will attend the national jamboree encampment at Valley Forge June 30 to July 7 with 40 1100 delegation. Delegate deadline was February 15 with applications possible through February 25. Trip cost 175 dollars, includes 25 dollar registration. balance due May 25. Parents seeking details should contact A. E. Woestemeyer at the board of education office, phone 422.
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Kaw Council
Valley Forge
A. E. Woestemeyer
Board of Education
Hungary orders staff cuts over Vogeler spy case in Budapest
Budapest laws import public note says Britain and United States to cut diplomatic staffs in Hungary after Vogeler and Sanders were jailed for espionage. Notes claim legations employed many Hungarians seen as enemies of the communist regime and accuse officials of aiding subversive activities.
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Hungary
Britain
United States
Robert A. Vogtler
Vogeler
International Telephone and Telegraph Company
Sanders
State Department
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Siboteuta
Truman weighs northwest trip to push fair deal agenda
Washington reports President Truman considers a spring tour to the northwest to stump for his fair deal program and rally voters, with a dedication of Grand Coulee dam as a featured stop. He hints at whistle stops, while aiming to influence congressional races and Democratic supporters ahead of elections.
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Grand Coulee Dam
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Congress
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Victor Johnston
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Indiana
Capehart
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R.-Wis
Charles G Roas
Majority Leader To Drop Potatoes Support
Washington on February 24 Major Leader Lucas D III threatened to keep the senate in session tonight unless action is completed on a bill to remove government price supports from potatoes and revise cotton controls. GOP Leader Sherry of Nebraska pledged cooperation as the surplus of Irish potatoes, held by the price drop, has been debated for days.
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Senate
Lucas
Sherry
Nebraska
Flu Cases Rise at University of Kansas Hospital
Flu cases at Watkins Memorial hospital in the University of Kansas total 48 with no serious cases. Dr Ralph L Canuteson, director of student health, urges vaccination as evidence of an influenza epidemic grows. About 1 000 vaccinations have been given and five or six more should have been. Absences at the high school drop to 45, with most students out two to five days.
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University of Kansas
Ralph L. Canuteson
Canuteson
Public Building Supply Law Leaves City Short Of Stoker Coal
Law rations stoker coal as most local dealers report low to fair stocks and none can guarantee supply while miners work. City buildings face only a few days to a month of fuel. courthouse coal lasts to Tuesday. hospital reports three weeks with mild weather extending it. Schools have mixed supplies. junior high uses Jump coal. senior high has coal only to April.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Striking Miners Lose Court Fight Over Contempt Charges
Washington February 24 judge Keech refused to drop contempt charges against the United Mine Workers union and set a Monday trial. Jury trial possible per Keech. John L Lewis not a defendant this time. fines from earlier actions totaled 2.13 million. President Truman discussed the coal strike with his cabinet as officials reviewed options.
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U.M.W. S
H. Graham Morison
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Reech
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Morison
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Sidential
Charles Ross
John R. Steelman
Lawrence Community Chest annual meeting Officers elected
Officers will be elected and reports on the year's activities given at the Lawrence Community Chest annual meeting. The nominating committee lists candidates for president Ogden Jones first vice president Mrs Henry Shenk second vice president Tom Glasgow secretary Eller treasurer E J Coy. Board nominees include Irvin Youngberg Vinton Warner C A Galloway Mrs Howard Wiseman for three year terms and Mrs Bert Nash for two years. Nominations may be made from the floor. members may vote. Each contributor of $1 or more is a member for the fiscal year and each agency member has two voting delegates.
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Lawrence Community Chest
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Shenk
John Skie
Howard Krimminger
Ogden Jones
Tom Glasgow
Eller
E. J. Coy
Irvin Youngberg
Vinton Warner
C. A. Galloway
Howard Wiseman
Bert Nash
Sewage plant remodeling urged for Ottawa city
Ottawa Kansas February 24 news states the state board of health orders remodeling of the Ottawa sewage disposal plant with preliminary cost estimates at 166738 dollars. The plant has operated for 20 years. In local traffic news Elden Deitrich and George C Wiseman collided on North Second Street last night around 10 oclock. Deitrich sustained a head cut and was treated and released at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Both cars suffered damage.
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Kan
State Board of Health
Kansas City
Elden Deitrich
Eudora
George C. Wiseman
Lecompton
North Second Street
Deitrich
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Truman Heads Off Rail Strike in Emergency Board Action
President Truman created an emergency fact finding board to avert a nationwide railroad strike planned for Monday. The order suspends the walkout and directs investigation of the dispute between the Brotherhoods of Railway Conductors and Railroad Trainmen and carrier representatives, with board members to be named later.
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Three Frat Houses Robbed In Campus Theft Wave
Police report three K V U fraternity houses robbed Thursday morning with at least $1 000 missing from members at the Delta Upsilon Phi Kappa and Sigma Nu chapters. Other losses include watches and valuables. not touched items include wallets found on study tables. Fraternity members said houses are never locked as members come and go and sleep in dorms nearby.
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Ralph Hubbell
Spring Warmth Returns In Kansas With Snow Tallies
Weather forecaster predicts milder air will replace the cold spell across Kansas from Feb 24. Skies to stay partly cloudy through Saturday with above normal temperatures by weekend, especially in the west. Little precipitation expected. lows down to 24–28 tonight. highs 45–60 tomorrow. Red Cross Proclaimed Month in Kansas by Gov Carlsen. Boy Scout Troop 60 to run a waste paper drive in Lawrence. John’s Novelty Co advertises ball point pens at 25c and refills 10c.
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Weather Bureau
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Frank Carlsen
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Awards Presented to Five Farmers in Baldwin Dinner
The Douglas County Bankers Association and Farm Agency honored five Baldwin area farmers with the annual outstanding conservation awards at a dinner in the Pine Room of the Deeb cafe. Recipients Hernan Butell Henry Flory ALC dohanning Clyde Hiatt and Florence Hyre were praised for terracing water conservation and soil fertility efforts. Speaker T Russell Reitz noted progress and the long-term effort required, stressing water conservation and crop rotation as key. A dance followed at Skyline Club with music by Jim Sellards Cambie.
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Nelson P. Horn
Baker University
Linn
Farm and Home Administration
J. L. Kindred
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Hernan Butell
Henry Flory
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George Hotell
County
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T. Russell Reitz
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Kansas
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Jim Sellards
T. A. Evans
Douglas County Bankers Association
Clyde Hiatt
Herman Butell
A. C. Johanning
Kelvin Hoover
First National Bank of
Lawrence
Douilas County
Carl Butell
Florance Hyre
Tennessee Street
Record of extreme cold across regions with storm movement
A fast moving storm spread snow and bone chilling cold across many areas with temperatures plunging to around 66 degrees below zero in some spots. The worst sleet and storm season continues as the system heads east toward New England while the northern plains and upper Mississippi Valley battle record cold and widespread snowfall.
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Art Education Conference Registration Grows
The two day event at RK C University Extension drew 132 registrations with more expected. Professor Lowenfeld led talks on psychological aspects of creativity and child art development, followed by round table discussions and campus tours for art students and visiting supervisors.
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Memorial Union
Frank Strong
Lawrence
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Marjorie Whitney
KK U
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Kanana City
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Topeka
Hays
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Wichita
Omaha
Neb
Pittsburg
Neodesha
Coffeyville
Atchison
Electric motor fire at Ward’s lower shop damages likely
Firemen answered a call to 910 Massachusetts Street at 6 40 this morning. Fire Chief Paul Ingels said an electric motor in the basement shorted out with no other damage reported. Earlier yesterday, three grease fires occurred at 600 West 23rd Street 112 Oregon Street and 1246 Vermont Street. Twenty six patients attended theKiwanis orthopedic clinic at Lawrence Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon with Dr James B Weaver of Kansas City in charge. Don’t fail to register Lathrop B Ted Jr for Councim as 1st Ward Adv
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Kiwanis
Lawrence
Candidacy filing underway as GOP seeks all city posts
Filing deadlines loom for city council races as GOP candidates vie for one seat in each ward while Democrats contend in several wards. Notables include Elam a fifth ward Republican and Alexander a 24 year old WWII veteran in the race for the third ward. Primary elections set for March 7 with winners to meet in the April 4 city election.
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Tom Parker
Charlie Sherrick
Hardtaker
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Connecticut Street
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Lawrence
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