Compulsory health insurance debated in Senate talks
In Washington and Los Angeles reports, Humphrey and Pepper interpret Truman's speech as a push for a compulsory health insurance plan while seeking a staged approach. They back continuing the fight with flexibility, though Humphrey vows the principle remains intact. Senate Chairman Thomas nudges toward piecemeal rollout as Lucas doubts passage this session. Later, a theft at a Los Angeles lab exposes a dynamite cap device used in earth strata testing for oil pools.
State to solicit bids for 138 miles of road work in several counties
Topeka Jan 5 The Kansas highway commission will open bids late January for 138 miles of road improvements in four to six divisions covering seven counties. Major projects include a new US 50S location east of Emporia and a weighing station at US 50N and US 59 near Baldwin, plus relocation of US 50S toward Emporia to reduce flood risk and pavement damage.
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Topeka
State Highway Commission
Emporia
Meade
Flest
Emia
Baldwin
Ar Atchiven
Atchison
Leavenworth
Spring
Lyon
Branch Eagle
Four Creek
Cipe
South Feck
Lil
MAPA LONG RANGE PLAN FOR PROGRAM
Washington January 5 supporters of the administration health insurance program mapped a long range plan to win adoption piece by piece if needed. They and opponents agreed passage this session is slim but will keep fighting. Some backers even spoke of possible compromise while upholding the principle. President Truman in the State of the Union urged expanding hospital capacity and medical insurance to help all Americans. Senator Hunt said Truman’s remarks show retreat from compulsory plan while other backers defended it in separate interviews.
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Hunt
Washington
Truman
D.wyo
Mr. Truman
Congress
D.-Fla
Humphrey
D.-Minn
Bedroom Furnishings Price List Items and Styles
A catalog-like list presents multiple bedroom furniture pieces with prices. Cedar chests, walnut poster beds, limed oak dressers, and full walnut suites appear, including components such as chests, vanities, benches, and dressers. Prices range from about 32.50 to 395.00, with several Cedar, walnut, and oak items plus a Los Angeles period modern four piece suite.
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Los Angeles
Vintage Household Appliance Price List
A dated price listing for various appliances and furnishings. Items include gas engine washers priced at 149.50 and 119.95 ranges with oven control, radiant heater 20 000 BTU at 14.50, oil space heater 21.95, and textiles such as Axminster and Wilton carpets with multiple color options. Also shown are cabinet and desk items like Northwestern Cabinet Secretary 89.95 and Jasper Winthrop desk at 78.85.
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Northwestern
Jasper Winthrop
Mhg
Mrs Ella Smith Died at Home of Daughter in Beloit
Beloit Kan Jan 5 Mrs Ella Smith 73 mother of Rep Wint Smith Kansas died unexpectedly today at daughter’s home in Beloit after hospital release for illness. Death due to heart failure. Smith to travel to Mankato for family funeral arrangements pending. Born near Pueblo Colo 1570 she would have been 80 Feb 5. Coffeyville Kan Jan 5 Mrs J J Carroll sister of Harry Woodring died at home here at five PM Funeral at Neodesha Friday Survivors include daughter Faye Crooks sister A B Shaffer and stepdaughter Mrs W H Byram Tulia
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Wint
Beloit
Kan
Pueblo
Colo
Coffeyville
J. J. Carroll
Harry Woodring
Kansas
Neodesha
Faye Crooks
A. B. Shaffer
Youth Choir to Sing at Twelfth Night Tree Burning
In South Fork on the west side a Twelfth Night ceremony will burn Christmas trees tomorrow at 8 p.m. The First Baptist church youth choir will perform in a service less than 30 minutes. Participants may leave trees in the enclosure at the park or bring them to the service, noting the Epiphany rite marking the visit of the wise men to the Christ Child.
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South Fork
Bethlehem
First Baptist Church
Epiphany Service Christmas Carols and Tree Burning
Mrs Burton Brown directs a Christmas carol program with subience partition. The Rev George C Fetter reads scripture for Epiphany, then trees are lit and burned to conclude the service.
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Burton Brown
George C. Fetter
Plan Club Programs At Riverside School Meeting
Mian Bette Quigley the coy demonstration agent met with the new officers and leaders of the Sun- Nower 4-H club at Riverside school yesterday afternoon to plan the monthly programs for the coming year.
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Mian Bette Quigley
Coy Hore
Sun- Nower 4-H
Riverside School
Truman backs Allison for Missouri Senate seat
President Truman endorsed Emory W. Allison of Missouri for the United States Senate in a show of support from his home state. The move signals the Democratic campaign as it proceeds toward the election cycle.
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Allison Washington
Truman
Emory W. Allison
United States Senate
Missouri
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Elbert Thomas
Utah
Senate Labor Committee
Lucas
Mll
Mechanical Research Laboratory
veRmEeson Cen OS
Highway Commission
Baldwin Junction
Aima
Taivesta
Wiles
Alamots
Fowler
Ness
Arnold
Ness City
Min
Trego County
Wichita
Leoti
Jentahl
Denier
Gaymode
Penney
U.S
Penney’s
MAPA
Coleman
Beneft
Rhodes Heating
Uray
Kroehler
Brandt K
Rose Furn
City
Rose Kroehler
Streit
Murphy
Broyhill Modern
Rose
Abernathy
Sealy
Biege Wilton
Woodring
Heatth Rhodes Rooting Co
Vermont
Jolene & Life Stride
Enna Jettick
Westport
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