Rivals brace for flood crest as Wabash and Mississippi rise
Indiana and Illinois endure historic flood threat as the Wabash and Ohio rivers swell toward crest levels. Vincennes braces for a 29 to 30 foot flood, while Mississippian floodway evacuations move thousands. Red Cross and engineers mobilize to protect towns from Cairo to Birds Point-New Madrid. Residents in Rosiclare and Old Shawneetown face isolation as containment efforts continue.
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Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Mississippi
Vincennes
Ind
Wabash
Birds Point
New Madrid
Missouri
United States
Charleston
T Fg
California
San Joaquin Valley
Pacific Northwest
Aouthland
Winesnnes
Terre l’ Haute
Ohio River
Ohio Valley
Rosiclare
Shawneetown
Ill
Carmi
Til
Red Cross
Maunne
Rising
Sun
Concord
New Haven
Little Wabash
U. S
Cairo
Coal Strike Threatens Pittsburgh Power Shortage
Pittsburgh reports a coal strike idling 79,000 miners across six states, cutting steel output and prompting Crucible Steel in Midlothian to reduce operations. Duquesne Light warns industries to brace for possible plant closures as rationing may begin by Friday night. Arthur A. Herrick allows Kansas liquor retailers to sell coin cans for the March of Dimes drive.
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Pittsburgh
Crucible Steel Company of America
Mid- Tend
Dquesasne Light Company
March of Dimes
Topeka
Arthur A. Herrick
Kansas
Motorized Pickets Threaten Coal Output Across Regions
Pittsburgh Jan 17 motorized pickets roved West Virginia and Pennsylvania soft coal regions to choke off mine production. About 74 000 miners idle in six states and a district official urged a return to work as unions meet in Monogah W Va. West Virginia 10 500 miners out of 56 000 in the district Brownsville Pa asked about the purpose of a mass meeting. Union Supply Co cutting miners credit fuels new hardship for diggers families.
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Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Cecil J. Urbanik
Monogah
W. Va
U.M.W
Urbanik
Brownsville
Althone Brown
Maxwell
Union
Truman seeks broad social security expansion to cover nearly all workers
Washington January 17 The Truman administration urged Congress to extend social security eligibility to practically all gainfully employed persons and to boost benefits and taxes. Social Security Administrator Arthur J. Altmeyer testified before the Senate Finance Committee proposing coverage for about 60 million workers, with farmers and farm workers added, and gradual increases in monthly benefits from the current $10 to a maximum of $84 over time.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
House
Senate Finance Committee
Arthur J. Altmeyer
Altmeyer
Cenaui
Thore
Seven speakers named for Religious Emphasis week
Dr Arthur Compton will headline a Feb 27 convocation at the University of Kansas with the theme Power With Purpose. Other speakers include Dr Andrew Martin Ottawa University president, William Schmiederer Y M C A secretary, Nathan Braifield Rabbi, Gene Malcolm former Ottawa Episcopal rector, Charles Brubaker Arkansas University student pastor, and Herman Ill for the Methodist world peace unit.
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Arthur H. Com.ton
University of Kanars
Martha Elizabeth Dawes
Lawrence
Compton
Nobe
Phvsielat
Washington University
St. Louis
K. U
Aponacra of the Wick
Andrew H. Martin
Ottawa University
Willian Schmiederer
Kansan City
Nathan Braifield
B'nai Jehudah
Kansas City
Mas
Gene Malcolm
Cuthage
Episcopal
Ottawa
Eve Charles E. Brubaker
Arkansas University
Nyetteville
Herman Ill
Chicago
Methodist
Studenta
Two Auto Accidents Reported With Minor Injuries
Two automobile crashes occurred yesterday afternoon. In the first, Mrs. Delmar Green suffered a bruise and light injuries when her car, driven by Dorene Folson, collided with Runsell L. Colina’s car at Twelfth and Rhode Island. Both vehicles were damaged. The second crash on North Second Street involved Elmer Ousdahl and C. O. Avey. both cars were damaged.
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Delmar Green
West Fifth Street
Dorene Folson
Ibiz
Runsell L. Collina
Eudora
Twelfth
Rhode Inland
North Second Street
Elmer Ousdahl
Route 3
C. 0. Avey
Oak Hill Avenue
Axton Seeks Supreme Court Vote of Innocence in Ouster Case
Parsons former mayor Ver non C. Axton asks Kansas Supreme Court to acquit him of willful misconduct and conspiracy to permit gambling. Commissioner Somers urged permanent removal. hearing set for January 23. Axton suspended months ago pending decision. Also reports Gov Carlson and wife touring Mexico with Kansan flying farmers group.
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Topeka
Kan
Vernon C. Axton
Parsons
Supreme Court
Axton
Harold R. Fatzer
J. G. Somers
Ed Rooney
Toneka
Somers
Parsons Mover
Topka
Frank Carlson
Jon
Kansan
Mexico
Riley Whearty
Kansas Industral Development Commission
Nick Dellere
Southwestern Bell drafts new Kansas rate schedule
Southwestern Bell Telephone begins drafting a higher Kansas rate schedule with planned installation in three or four days. The Kansas Corporation Commission moves to seek Supreme Court action to halt the increases, while a district court authorizes temporary company chosen rates and bond as protection. The case involves a 15 percent revenue rise, about 3.4 million dollars annually, and an appeal to the state supreme court is anticipated.
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Topeka
Kan
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Kansas
Kansas Corporation Commission
Supreme Court
Wos
Lloyd Miller
Miller
Deaa McElhenny
Southwestern Bell
Corporation Commission
Jeff Robertson
Commission
Commit
State Supreme Court
Ayres
Kananz Corporation Commission
Henry J. Allen Dies at Wichita
Henry J. Allen, longtime Kansas Republican leader, dies at 81 in Wichita after a half century in politics and journalism. A former U.S. senator and Kansas governor, he suffered a stroke and colon infection, with burial set after funeral Thursday at Wichita First Methodist Church. He owned the Wichita Beacon from 1907 and served on Baker University’s board of trustees. his estate is estimated at 2.4 million dollars.
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Teath
Allen
U. S
Kansas
Sttoke
Hillcrest Apartments
Baker U. A
Aard
Wichita Beacon
Truateen
Baker University
The
Beacon
Promont Management
Hone
Mra
Julian Holmes
London
England
Holmes
Wichita
Alten
Britain
Red Crown
Red Cross
France
William Allen White
Emporia
Emporia Gazette
Henry
Henry J. Allen
United States
Atchison PCA to Hold Annual Members Meeting February 8
Farmers and ranchers from nine northeast Kansas counties will gather in Atchison on February 8 for the Annual Membership Meeting of the Atchison Production Credit Association. Omar O. Browning announces 450 members are invited with registrations at 10:30 a.m. and business sessions beginning 11. A lunch follows at the First Baptist Church basement, and the afternoon includes director elections and association business, ending around 3 p.m. Speakers include Harold A. Miles of Wichita and Maurice P. O'Keefe of Atchison.
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Kansas
Atchison
Atchison Production Credit Association
Omar O. Browning
Brown
Doniphan
Jackson
Jefferson
Leavenworth
Nemaha
Shawnee
Wyandotte
P.C.A
Campaign drives for polio funds intensify in community
On Massachusetts street Jay cers and March of Dimes coin boxes sparked the drive while PTA volunteers canvassed residential areas for donations. At Liberty Memorial High School students heard Mil Allen and nurse Electa Kindlesperger urge generosity, noting polio affects all ages and stressing funds are needed due to national and county shortages.
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Massachusetts Street
Mil Allen
Allen
Nlae
Missouri Battleship Runs Aground Near Point Comfort
The battleship Missouri ran aground in Chesapeake Bay about 1½ miles east of Point Comfort while outbound for Guantanamo Cuba. Naval spokesmen offered no explanation as rescue crews towed but could not free the 43,000 ton ship before the next high tide.
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Norfolk
Missouri
Chesapeake Bay
Maythens
Old Point Comfort
Thimble Shoal Light
Guantanimo
Cuba
United States
Atlantic Fleet Headquarters
Backers of Repeal of Tax On Oleo Win Senate Test
Washington reports that backers of a straight repeal of oleo margarine taxes defeated a daily state substitute 45 to 37 in a new state test. The margin suggested the repealers control the senate and would push their measure through, already passed by the house. Senator Langer of North Dakota plans to block civil rights amendments tied to the repeal effort.
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Washington
Senate
House
Langer
R-N.d
Truman rejects Brewster plea to invoke Taft-Hartley law
President Truman refuses Senator Brewster's request to use the Taft-Hartley emergency provisions to curb the coal dispute with John L. Lewis. Brewster said Truman indicated the time has not yet arrived to employ the act's national emergency powers.
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Washington
Truman
Brewster
John L. Lewis
Telephone rate increase approved for Shawnee Kansas area
Shawnee county district court approves a rate increase by Southwestern Bell Telephone in Kansas. Lawrence patrons face bills rising 25 cents to 1.75 dollars. rural lines see about similar increases. Local manager Ayres reports no official notice yet. A tentative schedule shows higher charges for 5,000 to 9,999 subscriber boards and various multi line services. Time to effect remains unclear. the supreme court case against the rates may alter the final outcome.
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Shawnee
Focal Boards
Ayres
Weather forecast: Kansas to face severe cold snap
Topeka reports a sharp Arctic surge with temperatures dropping to zero in the north and 18 to 20 below in the south. Highs struggle to 15 to 20 in the north and 20 to 25 in the south with 20 to 36 mph winds. Snow flurries expected in the north. skies clear statewide tomorrow.
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Topeka
Kuneman
Weather Bureau
Richard Garrett
Kaneax
Garrett
Kansas
Phillinsheee
Hill City
Lenvpenworth
Pope Pius XM Surrenders Walks Yet Keeps Rigorous Schedule
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XM suffers rheumatism and has stopped daily walks in the Vatican gardens for several days. He continues his demanding routine of work and audiences during this 1950 Holy Year observance.
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Vatican City
Pius XM
Vatican Garden
Vatican
Home Building Sets New Record in U S
The Associated Press reports in Washington that home building set a new national record with 1,019,000 dwelling units started. Of these, 983,700 were privately financed, surpassing the previous peak of 997,000 units started in 1925. The 1949 total was 811,300.
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Associated
Robbery at Fred Frey liquor store targets cash
An armed man entered 313 North Second street liquor store about 10 pm and stole about 250 dollars after binding clerk Willard L. Winey with tape. Winey freed himself with a knife, called police, and described the robber as a 27 to 30 year old blond man in a tan jacket and blue overalls. Police searched nearby routes. loss reportedly insured.
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Fred Frey
North Second Street
Willard L. Winey
Winey
Fillow J
Theman
K. I
Packers
Monda
G. A
Rhiden
Atore
Massachu
Aviia Atrect
Tonganoxir
Port of Entry
Kanase City
Antil
Initial GI Insurance Checks Arrive in City
Reports show only a few G I insurance checks received in the city. Two ex servicemen told a veterans adviser their checks were short. L G Grammar of 421 Elm Street was among the first recipients and he had already spent his check to pay bills.
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G. I
Veterans
L. G. Grammar
Elm Street
Union Bonds to Finance $1,000,000 Union Addition
A special committee of the K. U. Memorial Union met to determine the revenue bonds safely issuable for the new union addition worth 1 million dollars. Results will be announced after final exams week, with preliminary building plans nearing completion. Committee members include Karl Klooz, Riley Barcham, George Docking, Irving Hil, Miss Heeminin Zippie, Prof. George M. Beal, J. Wilson, John Dean, C. OC. Stewart, and Bruce L. Presidenthal.
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K. UL. Memorial Union Corporation
Pine Room
Ogden Jones
Karl Klooz
Bureau of the Univer ‘Sity
Riley Barcham
George Docking
Irving Hil
Lawrence
Misa Heeminin Zippie
George M. Beal
J. Wilson
K. Ua
John Dean
Topeka
C. OC. Stewart
Urice L. Hreidenthal
Jaycee Award Goes to Chalmer Woodard Coach Receives 1949 Lawrence Dist
Chalmer E. Woodard Liberty Memorial High School coach of football and basketball earned the 1949 Lawrence Distinguished Service Award at a joint Lions Club and Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Eldridge hotel. The award honors community service leadership. Willard Maysberry presented the scroll. Woodard’s LMHS teams have enjoyed success, with an undefeated peer football squad and rising state rankings. Woodard, 52, was named high school coach of the year and spoke of welfare-state concerns and incentive in the urban economy. Two additional items note a fatal accident near Chase, Kansas, and President Truman planning a June trip to Missouri for university speech and reunion events.
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Chalmer E. Woodard
Liberty Memorial
Lions Club
Lawrence
Willard Maysberry
Tri-County News
Elkhart
Woodard
LM. H.S
Kansas
Mayberry
America
Lberty
Weather forecast for January 17 splits, extreme winds
Fragmented OCR weather note shows January 17 to 19 with strong north winds and low temperatures, noting readings for Minneapolis and New Orleans among others. Includes garbled times and dates, with an overall 36 hour outlook and temperature ranges shifting through the period.
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Minneapolis
New Orleans
New York
Oklahoma City
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Chalmer Woodard
Eldridge
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Great Bend
Lyone
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Gloria Gene Reed
President Truman
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