Rural Health Bill Moves From Committee in 1949 Kansas
In Topeka Kansas on January 25 1949 the rural health bill cleared the house ways and means committee for floor debate. It proposes 2 2 560000 for rural medical service with new KU Met Center facilities and gear to boost doctors by 25 percent nurses 50 percent and techs 100 percent. A companion ethics bill sets salaries for county superintendents and authorizes staff and equipment. A constitutional amendment lowers voting age to 18 is also proposed along with tax and vehicle registration measures and city manager reforms.
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Topeka
Kan
House
Ways and Means
University of Kansas Met Center
Kansas City
Mate Stors
Franklin D. Murphy
Thomas Burgess
Pottawatomie County
Industrial boom forecast by Wichita Civitan group
Roger W. O Fe circle midwest area could build 10 000 factories employing 00 000 persons in ten years. Walter A. Bowers told Wichita Civitan members expansion would save residents of the magic circle area and cut import costs by 5 000 000, adding 2 000 000 to a 25 000 000 population. Industrial growth expected to keep young people and keep ownership local. Also notes delayed recognition of Israel and Webb nomination for undersecretary of state. Pontiac ad.
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Roger W. O Fe
Midwest
Walter A. Bowers
Wichita Civitan Club
Robison
Utopia College
Eureka
Magic Circle
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Nebraska
Ohin
Texas
Rowets
Vecal Handa
Hay Lift Proves Plumb Good Deal for Nevada Stockmen
Nevada stockmen hailed the air force hay lift as a plumb good deal moving alfalfa to 180000 snowbound livestock. C-82 planes dropped hay to 31000 sheep on three ranches within a 200 mile radius from Fallon to Ely, aiding cattle and sheep facing starvation while road access opened.
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Air Force
Ely
Ser
U. S
Nevada
McChardfield
Seattle
Fallon
Tri-County
George Sallo
United Stockmen's Association
Randhea
Sallow
Dod
Grass Villey
Merle Seaver
Yyo
Ranch Boy
Seaver
Flood control plan hearings on Osage river basin
Washington hearing before the army engineers rivers and harbors board heard protests against a multi million dollar Osage river basin project in Kansas and Missouri. Opponents from Lyndon and Ottawa cited a proposed 11 8 million Melvern reservoir and a 9 076 million Pomona reservoir while supporters urged full basin construction signed by Osawatomie Paola Melver and Quenemo officials and over 2000 valley residents. The plan also includes 973 000 federal and 177 000 local for Marais des Cygnes channel work and levees with Osawatomie and Osage area projects totaling hundreds of thousands in federal and local funds. The engineer noted reservoirs would cut floods on the Missouri below the Osage mouth and on the Mississippi and aid navigation.
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Washington
Osage
Kansas
Missouri
Army Engineers’ Rivers and Harbors Board
Lyndon
Kan
Marais Des Cygnes
Melvern
Pomona
110 Mile Creek
Lamar Phillips
Ottawa
Phillips
Kenneth E. Andrews
Harry W. Woods
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Gilbert W. Ponton
Osawatomie
Paola
Melvem
Quenemo
Osage Basin
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Gillars Treason Trial Witness Describes Pay Levels
Washington January 25 The top official of the German overseas radio earned more than Mildred Gillars a wartime broadcaster for the Nazi station a court heard today. Adelbert Houben testified Gillars averaged 2000 to 3000 marks monthly while he received 1100 marks and the overseas chief earned 3000 marks. The trial concerns Gillars alleged treason during World War II.
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Washington
Mildred E. Gillara
Adelbert Houben
Mins Gillars
Houben
Cold to Remain for Kansas This Week
Kansas faces a persistent cold spell with below normal temperatures through Sunday. Snow and sleet expected in eastern areas, with light to moderate moisture in the west. records show subzero readings in west and single digits in the east. Flooding risks low but waterways rise and ice jams persist near Atchison and Ottawa. Roads remain slick, some schools closed, and traffic hazardous despite open highways.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
East Kansas
Kansans
Lebo
Goodland
Dodge City
Hill City
Phillipsburg
Concordia
Arkansas City
Atchison
Missouri River
Don Weatherford
Randolph
Neosho
Arkansas
Great Bend
A. H. Johnson
U. S
Highway Commission
Chanute
Junction City
Salina
Parsons
Steet
Winfield
Wichita — Weather Bureau
Penalty Takes Effect Week For Unpurchased Vehicle Tags
February 1 marks the final week to buy auto and truck tags without a penalty an extra 50 cents a month will be added for delays. County treasurer reports auto license sales run about 200 below last year with about 4700 tags in the series sold to date, expectations say 10 more will be bought before 1949 ends.
Farmers gather to discuss artificial breeding Thursday
Willow Springs Marion and Palmyra townships meet Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Willow Springs township hall to discuss artificial breeding led by Roy Sto ver extension dairyman from Kansas State College. Planning committee includes Jess Griffith Merlin Cook and Larry Postma from respective townships.
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Willow Springs
Marion
Palmyra
Roy Stover
Kansas State College
Funds For Relief In Blizzard Area
Emergency aid for storm struck western plains was requested in Congress as planes drop hay for starving cattle and sheep. President Truman delegated 100000 for immediate aid to Indians and livestock, with 50000 more for Utah Nevada areas. Cold, snowbound regions include Dakotas Nebraska Utah Nevada and more than 20 000 square miles affected.
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Associated
Pyes
Congress
Blizgard-Swept
Truman
Dakotas
Nebraska
Utah
Nevada
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Dakotas Andebraska
South Dakota
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Missouri River Flood Threat Rises With Ice Gorge Near St Joseph
Kansas City reports the Kaw river flood cresting and driving the Missouri to 15.9 feet, the highest January level since 1910. Levees near St Joseph topped, and an Amazonia flood threat prompted evacuations of about 3000 acres. Nearby towns report Neosho and Cottonwood rivers cresting as floodwaters advance.
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Kansas City
Lawrence
Missouri
Ralph Aldrich
Lecompton
Kaw
Frence
Missouri River
Atchison, Kan
St. Joseph
Kanaan City
Amazonia
Emporia
Neosho River
Cotonwood
New ‘Albany
City to seek court action to buy lots for new police and fire station
City officials may file condemnation in district court to acquire three parcels for a new 325000 police and fire station on west Eighth Street near Vermont and Kent. Council discussed appraisals totaling about 74500 for two Legion property parcels and a 736 Kentucky Street building. Mayor Parsons urged paying market value, while Dr Powell’s response remained pending. A petition for condemnation would be prepared if Powell declines. The council also extended paving plans downtown and agreed to insulate the 40 by 40 foot armory garage space for the National Guard Company H.
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Joe Traylor
West Eighth Street
Vermont
Ken
William H. Stoneman
Trygve Lie
U. N
Lucky Streets
Call
U.S
K. US
United Nations Conference
Kentucky Street
Lawrence
American Legion Club
Lawrence Delivery Service
Lyle S. Poawell
San Diego
Calif
Pr. BR. L. Dunlap
Powell
Traylor
Ane A. Lawrence
Ralph Lawrence
Alfred Lawrence
Dorsey-Liberty Legion
American Legion
Warren Decker
James H. Parsons
Dr. Powell
Charles D. Stough
Ailey
Sixth
Seventh
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Kansas Color Press
Underwoods
Santa Fe Railroad
National Guards Company
Tenth and
Delaware Streets
2DAY MEET OPENS AT KANSAS U N CONFERENCE
Delegates at the first Kansas United Nations conference at the University of Kansas heard J B Orrick explain the role of non governmental organizations in linking the U N with world peoples. Observers and consultants from many nations were described and the U N public information service outlined. Orrick urged Kansas to form a U N committee and noted the U N can endure criticism and still grow stronger. More than 75 attendees filled the Kansas Room at Memorial Union for the opening session.
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United Nations
Department of Public Information
Kansas
U. N
Economic and Social Council
Orrick
Public Information Service
U.N
Altho
League of Nations
League
Memorial Union
William H. Stoneman
Trygve Lie
Union
Helendeen H. Dodderidee
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Stoneman
Antoine Goldet
France
Department of Econo Affairs
Coldest US readings split between Montana and Wyoming
Denver reports Montana and Wyoming as the coldest states with Bozeman Montana and Big Piney Wyoming tied at 43 below zero. Belgrade Montana logged 42 below, Butte 38 below, and several other Montana towns near that mark. Idaho Falls and Pocatello hit 25 below, while Denver registered nine below and Colorado Springs minus six.
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Denver
Montana
Wyoming
United States
Bozeman
Mont
Big Piney
Wyo
Belgrade
Butte
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Idaho
Colorado
Plains
Colorado Springs
Storm damages wide area in Oklahoma as ice storms hit
Associated Press reports a winter storm pounds southwestern Oklahoma with flooding creeks and ice. Durant suffers power outages from a downed line, highways flooded, and ice brings broken lines and sluggish buses. Ta ll Kota? No, misread.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Durant
Hueo
Cnti
Jand
Taloga
Chickasha
Union
Oklahoma City
Hennessey
Clinton
Congressional Leaders Rush Housing Bills Plan
Washington January 25 Senators Maybank of the Senate Banking Committee and Spence of the House Banking Committee announced an informal agreement to speed housing and rent control laws. The House will study and act on extending rent controls while the Senate works on general housing legislation and remains ready to consider new rent controls once the House acts. Indications favored extending controls for at least 15 months.
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Washington
Senate
House
Maybank
Senate Banking Committee
Spence
D.-Ky
House Banking Committee
Senate Committee
Bevin urges support for Truman plan to aid backward regions
London Jan 25 British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin called non communist nations to join the United States in backing Truman's plan to develop backward areas worldwide. He likened the proposal to Marshal Plan rhetoric and urged anti communist countries to provide scientific resources, productivity, and technical knowledge to raise living and happiness standards for underdeveloped peoples.
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Associated Press
London
Ernest Bevin
United States
Truman
George C. Marshall
Harvard
Bevin
China Ye Migration Southward Amid Peace Talks Bid
Nanking reports the government moving south toward Canton with ministries already departing as red patrols approach the Yangtze. A peace envoy proposal from the government was broadcast by communists who said talks could be held in Peiping soon. The red side listed conditions including Mao Tze-tung’s eight points and noted Chiang Kai-shek as part of a broader surrender list.
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Foreign Office
Canton
Etze
Red Radio
Yangtze River
Peipinge
North China
Arting
Li Tsung-Jen
Peng Shao-Hsien
Peng
Red
Kuomintang
Mao Tze-Tunge
Lintrady
Chiang
Kai-shek
Americans Safe After Peiping Fall Reported
Washington reports say all Americans in Peiping escaped injury when the city fell to Chinese communists. State Department officer Michael J. McDermott noted no Americans were killed or injured among the 193 in Peiping and four in Tungchow. He added the 45 Americans near Yenching and Tsinghua Universities were safe.
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Washington
Peiping
Michael J. McDermott
State Department
Tungchow
Yenching
Tsinghau
Ice and cold threaten Kansas 49 wheat crop in 1949 survey
The federal and state departments of agriculture warned of possible damage to Kansas wheat from ice and cold. The weekly crop survey cited alternate freezing and thawing, dry topsoil, and poorly rooted plants causing soil blowing in western Kansas, while eastern areas had adequate moisture though snow and ice halted grazing.
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Topeka
Kansas
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Cold Wave Grimly Tightens Across County
A major January cold wave slogged through the Lawrence area with sleet and snow. Rivers Kaw and Wakarusa showed ice jams and receding levels while observers noted subzero temps. Moisture near 4.46 inches marks a near record for local history as Boris Posey warned of continued freezing conditions.
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Lawrence
Kaw
Waekarusa
Delaware
Perry
Jama
Kansas Electric Power Company
Cameron's Bluff
Lecompton
Bowersock Mills
Fire Chief Earl T Hopkins Dies After Operation
Earl T Hopkins 50 fire chief at Sunflower Ordnance Works since July 15 1942 died this morning at Lawrence Memorial hospital after an operation. A Wilmington Delaware native he worked for Hercules Powder Co. Survived by wife Gladys of the home one son Earl Hopkins of Wilmington and two sisters Thelma Hood and Ella Booth both of Wilmington.
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Earl T. Hopkins
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Hopkins
Wilmington
Del
Hercules Powder Co
Gladys Hopkins
Earl Hopkins
Thelma’ Hood
Ella Booth
Weather District 16 Forecast for January 23
The forecast covers Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri with moderate to high precipitation. Southeast winds expected Tuesday and Thursday with snow in Missouri and Oklahoma. A rising trend toward midweek changes to milder by Saturday.
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District 16
C . Couri
Kansa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Anuas
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