Clothing merchants brace for veterans wear at local shops
Lawrence store owners cooperate with the Civilian Public Administration to reserve some stock for returning servicemen. Yet, inventories are slim with many odd sizes, and managers note limited plans to reserve clothing while veterans receive priority as they navigate shortages amid Ft Leavenworth proximity and KU students.
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Wrence
Civilian Production Administration
Journal-World
Pollom
Gibbs Clothing Co
Palace
Lawrence
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas City
Air Homea
Waa
C. C. Carl
Carls Clothiers
University of Kansas
Sunflower Ordnance Plant
Strikes and Labor Turmoil Across Heavily Hit Industries
The nation faces widespread labor unrest with about 400000 idle and threats across atecl electrical telephone and meat packing sectors. Western Union telegraph lines risk isolation as 17000 telephone workers and Western Electric staff walk out. Kaiser-Frazer and Ford related talks yield new wage terms while United Auto Workers sign with Kaiser-Frazer. Labor groups expand action to farm equipment and International Harvester plants prompting federal conciliators to step in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atecl
New York City
Western Union
Western Electric
C.lg
United Auto
Kaiser-Frazer Corp
Crec
C.llc
United Farm
America
International
Harvester Co
Federal Conciliation Services
Japan to Close to Americans for Some Time
Tokyo January 8 General MacArthur’s HQ says Japan will remain closed to American business for many months. No policy exists to permit U S representatives or allied trade in Japan. The region remains off limits to eager buyers and readers of the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
General
Four men arrested in Union Station extortion attempt
Federal agents say four men were arrested in St. Louis Union Station after demanding 3500 in three calls to Renee Degnan. Gi ver la was nabbed at the Western Union office. Norris says investigators are pursuing every angle. Casey reported details of the alleged plot.
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St. Louis
Jan
Gerald B. Norris
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Renee Degnan
Alain Suzanne Degnan
Norris
Grover la
Western Union
Union Station
Casey
Rewards Offered in Heinous Child Kidnapping Case
The Herald American reports rewards totaling 911000 for the arrest and conviction of the killer described as a mad butcher who abducted and mutilated a 6 year old boy. Mayor Edward J. Kelly calls it the most horrible crime, offering 5000 for clues leading to arrest and conviction. other citizens add 500 each.
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Degnan
Suzanne
Chicago
Walter Storms
Frances Brown
North Side
UPI
Ater
Kiel
Edward J. Kelly
Ree
Herald-American
New Studebaker Champion on Display in City Showroom
The 1946 Champion Studebaker is now on view at Channel Sanders Motor Co., 622 24 Massachusetts Street, marking the first new Studebaker arrival at the local dealer. The Champion is a low priced model rivaling Ford and Chevrolet. Owners Ross Channel and A B Sanders note development of other models like Commander and President with an eight cylinder engine. The war era garage closed for two and a half years as the partners worked in war plants. business reopened September 1944 with a Studebaker dealership arrangement.
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Studebaker
Channel- Sanders Motor Company
Massachusetts Street
Ford
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Ross Channel
A. B. Sanders
Western Union Strike Paralyzes Telegraph Offices in New York
Western Union workers walk out in New York City disrupting teletype service for hours. Union protests raise 12 cent hourly increase, affecting 193 offices city wide with 151 Manhattan locations hit. AFLCIO workers outside New York accept 12 cent raise, avoiding a broader strike.
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New York City
CST
Manhattan
Brooklyn
As Eens
Bronx
Richmond
Planta and Company
Huson Street
Western Union
C.I.0
New York
A.F.L. Commercial | Telegraphers Union
WLE
Deadline for Adjustments Of Sugar Is February 16
Wichita Kansas January 4 retailers and wholesalers with sugar inventories below their permanent allowances were urged by H C Davis district OPA director to file adjustment applications by February 16. Wholesale and chain stores failing to submit December inventories must include them with the written adjustment applications showing hardship from depleted sugar stocks. Ration checks for adjustments will not be issued until March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
H. C. Davis
OPA
Davis
Scrivner Speaks at Rotary Luncheon in Wichita
Congressman Errett P. Scrivner addressed the Rotary Club at the Eldridge dining room amid a full attendance. He contrasted Washington chaos with western faith, defended continued OPA aid, and urged fiscal restraint while outlining Service Members Readjustment Act amendments and military material needs.
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Errett P. Scrivner
Rotary
Eldridge
Washington
East
Scrivner
Claims Committee of the House
America
Congress
House Land Senate
OPA
Ivner
Justin Thill
Kinhng
Ross Bowles
Hart de Louis
Andjo
C, Thorp
R Tutcher
Jof Overbrook
Oines
George Starkey
Leonard Axe
Demobilization plea leads to baby shoes sent abroad
Washington reports Senator Elmer Thomas collects worn and nearly new baby shoes in a drive for faster demobilization of fathers. He plans to ship them to a relief organization aiding war devastated Europeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elmer Thomas
D-Okla
Thomas
China Truce Talks Near Final Accord In Beijing Session
In Chongking on January 8 the truce committee, led by General Marshall, held a long session and reported major portions of the problem settled with details to be discussed. A later communique said restoration of communications in north China was planned and ceasefire orders may come tomorrow. Delegates also announced a new conference name and noted Manchuria remains outside the ceasefire. Separately, a revolt in Sinkiang was settled with a January 2 agreement signed at Tihwa and to take effect upon ratification.
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Eg Chongking
China
Marshall
Truman
Political Consultative Council
The
Democratic League
Manchuria
Sinkiang
Russia
Chang Chi-Chung
Chungking
Tihwa
Ining
Boiler sale moves 412 miles by rail to Menasha Wis
The city’s 61 600 pound light plant boiler was sold to a paper mill in Menasha Wis 412 miles away by direct route. The boiler was so large that on a flat car it required a 713 mile rail trek to avoid wrecking bridges and underpasses enroute. Theatre manager Dion dies at Princess Theater in Topeka due to heart disease.
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New Ulm
Minn
Menasha
Wis
Dion Topeka
Fi—L. B. Douring
Toneka
Wichita
Princess Theater
H. L. Clark
Woodstock Church Services Quiet at Wellman Chapel
A small Woodstock congregation attended Wellman Chapel Sunday with services at 9 45 followed by Sunday school. Mrs Will Harding was called to Denver by a ill ness in her daughter Mrs Ed Meyers who had major surgery. Drifting notes mention several local visitors and hospital patients including Mrs Guilford Ridgway Mrs Leland McPherson and Mr McPherson at Leavenworth and Mrs Ed Meyers at Cushing hospital.
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Wellman Chapel
Will Harding
Denver
Ed Meyers
Guilford Ridgway
Leland McPherson
McPherann
Leavenworth WeatePherson
Cushing Hospital
Harold Sanders
Sceop
Afr
Irel Luse
Jarbal Mfr
Harold Champion
McLouth
John White
Paul White
Syl White
Charley Stewart
Local Families Share News and Visits Across Jefferson County
A stream of social notes reports relatives visiting in Topeka and Kansas City, farm changes in the Jim Martin area, and multiple family gatherings. Navy discharge news for Lawrence Smith and a December 30 marriage in Perry Methodist are noted among personal updates from area residents.
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Omaha
Naik
McLouth High
aDrt Wellman
Sohnson
Dannerthur Ousdan
Mra. Wheeler
Nortonvile
Leonard Farr
California
Fay
Pleasant Valley Scriol Attendance and Holiday Notes
Pleasant Valley reports show Clarence Lynch with perfect attendance for the period ending just before Christmas. The community shares school events including a gift exchange with Santa present and a 4-H Christmas party. Residents announce family moves, arrivals in the United States, and local farm bureau and church-related gatherings during December.
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Scriol
Clarence Lynch
Robert Howd
Billy Hegeman
Evelyn Gri Carroil Harvey
Charlene Tacks
Freda Warkin
Hetty
Santa Claus
4-H Club
Number Siz
Huelan Rivhapisun
Jones Place
Crawford
California
Farm Bureau
Pleasant Valley
Crach
Cpl.j
Harry B. Puckett
Texas
Leduy Puckett
Puckett
Warne
Kenneth
Evan Griffith
Breyn
Christman
Charles Gehlert
Frelda
Charlene Lackan
Neva Thiry
Harry Crale
Delbert Richardson
Crissin Richards
Lawrence
Delbert
Randolph Field
Tex
Gus
Ruelan Richardson
Rita
Christine
Mary Iegeman
Mra
Livyd
Hegeman
Donald Stitter
Linda
M Henry Rivert
Mri
C. W. Stitter
Girrard
Qua
Merritt Wood
Ard
Wyona Rinehart
Girard
Saturany
Donald
Stitler
Fs Stitlers
Mire, Crime and Fart Alva OK Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment from an Alva Oklahoma issue mentions crime and an urban icon with garbled text, providing no clear names or events to summarize. The readable portion is insufficient for a coherent news item.
Markets at Glines wat Fork and Kansas City Livestock
Market notes show cattle, hogs, and sheep activity with price ranges and demand levels. Reports reference Arizona, Kansas City, and specifications for corn, wheat, oats, and soy alongside livestock receipts and futures, highlighting steady to varied movement across grain and meat markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan
API
Arontia
Kansas City
Kanaan City
Tom
Wall Street Shifts Rally as Markets Hit Broad Highs
The Day in Wall Street reports a heat rally with heavy volume as bargain buyers pushed prices higher across steels motors rail and other sectors. U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler Studebaker and several rail and utility names led a broad market advance with around 1.0 million shares traded, while transfers neared 12.1 million compared with Monday. Card of thanks follows noting gratitude for flowers letters and kind services after the death of Mr. Jess L. Busch and the illness of Mrs. Busch.
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Wall Street
New York
Steck Toarket
York Western Union
N.Y. Central
Canadian Pacific
Southern Railway
Kénwrentz
Montgomery Ward
Nattopat
Distillers
American Woolen
Eastern Aln
U.S. Rubber, Wertlern Tnlon “A
American Waterp Works
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Suzanne Degnan
Baltimore
Kenmore Avenue
Edgewater Beach
James E
Helen Degnan
Crim
NEW Studebaker
Destrac
Berlin
Jan. B
Bavaria
Mounain
Toola
San Diego
Calif
Albert Gideon
Palm City
Gressman
E. P. Scrivner
ARE
Wang Shih-Chieh
General Assembly
United Nations Organization
London
Wang
ID. V. K. Wellington Koo
Jin Hassian Univorton
Red Army
Taegliche Schay
Oqay
Quartermaster Corps
Kaw River
Kaw R Lam
Buenos Aires
Sydney
Amboina
Australia
Woodstock
H. T. Johnson
Ith
Harris
Cuba
West Indian Islands
Enema
Hay Market
Apihday
Hay
U. S
Bliss
New Wayne Air
Hero Hollister Equipment CO
A i
Jess L. Busch
Tex Co jIne
City Hall
Income Tax Service
U.iet Yetceail Marine Service
Federal
Batimates
Maes
Kroger Super Market
Kroger
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