Eisenhower Rejects Presidential Nomination Readout
General Dwight D. Eisenhower publicly stated he is not available for any high political office and could not accept a nomination. In a letter to Leonard Finder, publisher of the Manchester Evening Leader, he affirmed his decision to remove himself from political life, signaling no bid for the presidency under any circumstances.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Army
Eisenhower
Leonard V. Finder
Manchester Evening Leader
Finder
Abilene
Kan
Dwight LU
Army Chief of Staff
Ike
Reflector Chronicle
C. M. Harger
West Point
Graham
Sam R. Heller
Trust Company
L. C. Long
Harry Simmers
Fuller Bergstresser
Enah Callahan
Churchill Eyes Showdown With Soviet Union in Near Future
Abilene Kansas reports Churchill urged Western democracies to unite early and seek a settlement with the Soviet government before it is too late. He warned Russia may have atomic weapons in two years and called for a coordinated approach to prevent war. Meanwhile in Eisenhower’s hometown, townsfolk react to his possible presidential bid with mixed emotions and public interest in his stance.
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Churchill
Western Europe
Soviet Union
House of Commons
Russia
Vince
Oil well opens second in week near Meheron Kansas
Meheron Kansas reports another oil well start as Bar bars Oil Company begins a new drill in the SE quadrant of section 27-19-1. The operation, at a depth of feet, follows a Mallard Drill completion. No further details available due to fragmented text.
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McPher
Barbars Oil Company
Brucker Neo's
Canton-Ritz
Chat
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enteste-Greenland
Oh Sarton
Senate Leaders Debate Cutting Truman Budget
Washington reports Republican senators mull trimming 3 billion dollars from President Truman's 19.5 billion dollar budget for the year starting July 1. Taft urges a 3 billion cut while Bridges cautions against pledging that amount amid funding disputes. House leaders propose 5 billion in cuts, tied to European recovery funds.
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Taft
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G.O.P
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Senate Appropriations Committee
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Appropriations
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Fruman
Barge Nears Finish Line In Mississippi River Race
Memphis dispatch notes Helena lagging 220 miles behind the Kokoda as both barges race toward New Orleans finish point. At 6 am Kokoda was about 177 miles below St Louis in the Mississippi river event that began January 15.
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Tenn
Helena
Kokode
Federal Barge Lines
Cs.t
Kokoda
St. Louis
New Orleans
Cold Wave Hits Kansas Temperatures Plunge Across State
A fast moving cold front swept northern and eastern Kansas, with subzero readings in cities like Junction City Altonchison Abilene Topeka and Emporia. Night lows ranged from 9 below in Junction City to 0 in Wichita, while highs tomorrow will reach upper twenties to lower thirties statewide.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weatherman
Flora
Junction City
Alchison
Abilene
Emporia
Fort Riley
Consordia
Ottawa
Kansas City
McPherson
Lebo
Salina
Lola
Hutchinson
Wichita
Pittsburg
Ellis
Hays
Coffeyville
Anthony
Dodge City
Liberal
Goodland
Garden City
Hermal
Peace Officers Training School Course Details
FBI instructors will run a six day police science and traffic safety course at the University of January starting February 2. Sessions cover crime trends identification fingerprints firearms and bullets writing instruments casts and photography with a crime scene search demonstration. Noted participants include Judge William H. McHale and Chiefs Gar Froemming Walter Troutman and B M Wolf plus Paul Shananhan in a crime prevention panel.
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University of January
Ethan P. Allen
Bureau of Government Research
F.ba
William H. McHale
Kansas City
Wyandotte County
Prete Court
Bim Anderson
Wich
J. L. Lattimore
Topeka
Gar Froemming
Winfield
Walter F. Troutman
Fidence
B. M. Wolf
Junction City
Paul Shananhan
Salina
Polo match scores and schedule at 7 tonight
The Journal-World will publish half and final polo scores from tonight's game. First score expected around 9 o'clock. Event involves the Elephants team, CPA, and Wolf Hont scheduled for Sunday at 1.
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Journal-World
Heete Ramely
Felephans Mumber
CPA
Wolf
Million Workers Strike in Bavaria
A massive 24 hour general strike paralyzed Bavaria with up to one million workers protesting food shortages. Communications and industry were idle in 26 cities as commuters targeted military trains while authorities ordered emergency suburban services. no major violence reported.
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Carlson cites Eisenhower statement on availability
Topeka Kansas January 24 Governor Frank Carlson reported General Ike Eisenhower would not be available for nomination and could not accept. A. M. Landon, Republican presidential nominee in 1936, had no comment. Across the market, Averell stock averages show a dip with 60 stocks at 625, down 1.
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Topeka
Kan
Frank Carlson
Kansas
Gener
Eisenhower
Kansans
Bevin Proposal Welcomed For Western Europe Unity
The United States welcomed British Foreign Minister Bevin's plan to unite Western European countries against communism. The State Department said Bevin's measures would help free nations deepen political and spiritual links for shared safety, aligning with U.S. and European recovery aims and laying groundwork for firm peace.
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United States
Bevin
Europe
State Department
Western Europe
Burglar Evades Police After KU Fraternity Break Ins
Police and highway troopers searched for a burglar who broke into four University of Kansas fraternities early today. The man, about 5 feet tall, 160 pounds with dark hair, wore a dark brown hat and overcoat and a striped suit. He fled through a second floor window and down a tree, dropping items linked to the Delta Tau Delta and follow-on break-ins at Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Kappa Psi while Theta Tau was also entered.
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University of Kansas
Delta Tau Delta
West Eleventh Street
John Davis
Jack Cheek
Art Shirk
Ralph Casteel
Sigma Alpha Ension
SAE
Syracuse
N. Y
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
West Campus Road
Cheek
Davis
Kappa Psi
Indiana Street
Delta, Tau
Whi Kappa Psi
Theta Taw
Tiana Street
John Ingalle
University Canpus
Bike license required for motor bikes and scooters
County treasurer Rey Flory announced that owners of motor bicycles and scooters must purchase 1948 license tags at five dollars, same as motorcycle licenses. Applications were light and deadlines run to January 32 with a February 3 penalty. Tax data show 4,700 automobile licenses and about 1,04 trailer licenses sold in Douglas County.
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Rey Flory
Douglas County Motoriate
KU expects drop in new student registrations
University of Kansas registrar James K. Hitt predicts spring enrollment will be about 50 percent below last year’s influx of 4 students entering mid-year. He cites projections based on Veterans Bureau data and notes near normal overall enrollment may still result with around 2000 total students, despite mid-year graduates and departures.
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James K. Hitt
Hite
E. KR. Ebel
Veterans Bureau
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Burexu
Archon
Shhool
Althea
Hitt
Anh
School of Engineering
DeWitt Carr
Frank Pinet
Business School
Pinet
H. E. Chandler
School of Education Teachers’ Placement Bureau
Kansas
K. L
Elmer H. Beth
Department of Journalism
F. J. Moreau
School of Law
Topeka
Elbel
Service Company Stops Gas to Industrial Users
Kansas City reports the Gas Service company cut off gas to about 1,000 industrial customers across Nebraska Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma to meet a surge in residential demand due to cold weather. Industries from peanut roasters upward were shut down as plants shifted to coal or oil standby when insufficient gas remained for operation.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Ben Adams
Adams
Will view projects from the air over Missouri river
State officials and civic leaders will ride an airliner from Omaha to St Louis for an inspection of major river projects. Brig Gen Lewis A Pick and his team will present Pick Sloan plan progress during the trip to the Mississippi Valley Association meeting. Participants include Gov Val Peterson, O W Roberts, Harry Darby, Carl Vogel, and Army engineers.
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Omaha Chamber of Commerce
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Kansas City
Kan
Carl Vogel
Lunches for Less Under Federal School Program At High School
The district 60 board approved the federal school lunch program. Principal Neal Wherry said surplus commodities and federal aid will enable hot lunches at about 24 cents per pupil, with seven cents per meat if milk is excluded. Supplies already arriving include dried apples and peaches, with milk powder and cheddar cheese en route. Only Liberty Memorial High School will offer lunches due to facilities, with about 120 students currently eating in the cafeteria daily.
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Stop signs urged after Kentucky Thirteenth accident
An accident at Thirteenth and Kentucky yesterday spurred city officials to consider installing stop signs there if injuries and crashes continue. KU freshman Allyn Browne suffered head bruises and neck strains in a collision with Marilyn Naekel, a KU senior, at about 4 39 pm.
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Kentucky
C. A. Bliesner
Kentucky Street
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University of Kansas
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Marilyn M. Naekel
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Volice
Chester Foster
Ralph Hubbel
Ed Campbell
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Ohio Street
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Walt, Psimateer
Leo Redding
Ex official acquitted in Sedgwick County case
Gilbert Myers a former Sedgwick county deputy sheriff was acquitted by a district court jury of fraudulent mileage claims while collecting delinquent taxes. The embezzlement charges were not resolved and moved to the next term after nearly five hours of deliberation. George F. Dillon 76 a Kansas City newspaper publishers representative died today in Kansas City.
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Kas
Gilbert Myers
Sedgwick County
Kansas City
George F. Dillon
19 Degrees Below Zero Is Official
Lawrence weather records were shattered as the temperature dipped to five degrees below zero with a sharp wind, the coldest since January 8, 217. Officials noted subzero readings around the city but emphasized that all-time records remain well beyond reach, while Gov. Carlson marked his birthday with a routine day at the office.
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Ranesay Rhectric Power Company
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Topeka
Frank Carlson
Weather District Forecast for Jan 23 to 28
The forecast covers Missouri Kansas and Nebraska with light snow possible in parts. Temperatures will average near normal with warmer periods then cold snaps. Snow and cold conditions expected across Nebraska extreme west Kansas and Oklahoma Panhandle with below zero readings in parts.
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