Ford urges removal of price controls to boost war production
Detroit January 31 Henry Ford II president Ford Motor Company demanded government removal of price controls to clear the way for American business to beat competitors to market with better and cheaper products. He warned that without prompt steel and parts supplies the firm may shut plants. cited wage increases that would raise annual payroll by over 40 million and said ongoing inflation harms production.
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Detroit
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Company
Ford
John W. Snyder
Office of War Mobilization
Washington
Alge Uns
OPA
Munty
Mator
United Automnbile
USAAW
Death of Thomas A Pollock Kansas City Lawyer and Banker Owner
Thomas A Pollock a Kansas City lawyer and banker owner in Armourdale died at his home on North 17th Street at age 73. He graduated from the University of Kansas Law School in 1888 and opened an office in Kansas City. He served as city attorney city counselor for the work board attorney for the Kaw Valley drainage board and attorney for Armourdale State Bank. He helped establish the boulevard system on the Kansas side and provided the legal background for dikes shielding Kansas City from floods. Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill cemetery in Kansas City. He is survived by his wife Amelia Pollock and a brother Robert B Pollock of Spokane Washington.
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Thomas A. Pollock
Kansas Cit
Brng
Armourdale
North 17Th Street
Sears
Tie
University of Kansas
Kansas City
Work Board
Kaw Valley Draingee Board
Armourdale State Bank
Kansas
Kansas Citi
Armourdate Masinne Lodge
Caswell
Scottish Rite
Longme
Wth
Barnett Tx
Palrick
Oak Hill Cemetery
Amelia Pollock
Robert B. Pollock
Spokane
Pollock
Lee county farmer convicted on liquor charge in Kan
A Kansas district court jury convicted a Lee County farmer on one of two state liquor law counts after nearly three days of deliberation. The man was found guilty of possession but acquitted of maintaining a nuisance. He posted 2500 bond and awaits February 16 for a new trial hearing as federal agents testified to finding 130 cases of liquor on his farm November 9. an son-in-law claimed ownership.
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Kan
T—Leeick
Young
Henry D. Pickens
T At
Warnick
Edward W Otto Dies at 56 After Illness
Edward W Otto, 56, of 812 New Hampshire Street, died yesterday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a period of illness. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Rumsey Funeral Home in Mission with burial in New Fonten, Missouri. He owned a used furniture store and had been in business about 12 years. Survived by wife Hattie Otto, daughter Mrs. O F Barklage of Omaha, father W H Otto of New Haven, Mo, and sister Mrs G R Sager of Kansas City, Mo.
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Edward W. Otto
New Hampshire Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rumsey
Mission
New Farten
Otto
Hattie Otto
O. F. Barklage
Omaha
Nebr
W. H. Otto
New Haven
G. R. Sager
Kansas City
Five More Enlistments Reported From Douglas County
Lieutenant Frank Bova announced five new enlistments from Douglas County men for pay tolls and service in Europe. Two Gibler brothers, Ivan W. Gibler’s sons, joined infantry. Leslie Redland Gibler reenlisted at 24, and Robert M. Gibler enlisted. Bova expects to return next week with a later discharge date.
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Douglas County
Frank Bova
U.S. Army
Europe
Lawrence
Bova
Thales Ft
Gibler Brothers
Ivan W. Gibler
New Jersey Street
Leslie Redland Gler
Infantry
Robert M. Gibler
Gibler
Co. G
STS 8Th Infantry
Enlis
Ralph Baw
MacArthur Extends Warm Welcome to British Troops
General Douglas MacArthur announced in Tokyo that British Commonwealth troops will share in the occupation of Japan. He stated their presence allows a reduction in American forces. China declined to send contingents and Russia had not accepted the invitation.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
China
Russia
Lend Lease Deals To End By July First
Washington January 31 1945 President Truman told Congress that lend lease transactions should end by July first He noted that America has supplied Britain the Soviet Union and other nations with vast wartime aid signaling a shift toward postwar planning and closer Allied coordination amid a changing global balance of power.
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Truman Tod Congre
Ted Land
Britain
Empire
Brill
Russia
Kanon
Demand Aims to Rebuild Hospitals In Kansas Start
From the surplus commodity board, efforts will be made to supply equipment for new and existing hospitals. Schorppel notes care to meet the greatest needs as the program begins in Kansas. Burhark recalls a past incident and comments on wheels and a bass line from years ago.
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Schorppel
Kammerer Named Director of Revising Women State Revel
Dr. Robert Kammerer is appointed director in a shift at the state department. Officials confirm Kammerer will oversee revisions and public engagement as the government advances a new program.
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Robert Kammerer
Wome
Male Chorus Coming to Univers ity Concert Series
The Don tusssek Chonis i van will headline the next attraction on the University Convert Series on Wednesday, March 13. The male chorus from the United States is praised as the finest troupe, with a past Lawrence appearance drawing strong student and public enthusiasm. Admission details are listed for a season performance at the Fire Arms store.
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Jas
Dar
Paw
United States
Lawrence
Fire Arms
Bel Corner
Unclear OCR: Weekly Payments to Unemployed Raised
Fragmentary text shows discussion of unemployment payments rising from $18, mentions University, August deadline, and references to federal absorption of the compensation system. Missing clear entities and actionable details.
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Ely
Plans for Hospitals Development in Topeka Kansas
In Topeka Kansas plans outline hospital development with focus on new facilities and equipment. Schroppel remains determined to develop the hospital service, aiming to build capacity and improve patient care with upgraded wards, operating rooms, and supporting infrastructure.
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Mary Ferguson
Ralph T. Shannon
Bilox
Coloniel Shannon
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Dushiness Linder
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Gamiblea
Juile Mistoes
Congress
Kineton
Singer
Hix
Californes
Burhark
Nash
HL Oread
Don Cossack
Prais
Educaon
Faile J Dodiana
Eee Wrlans
Fer Pawrence Delivery
Allied Vans Inc
Topeka Transfer & Storage Co
Clf McCurry
Schoeppel
Tipeka
Jan Ot ¢MoGer
Pers Soya
Gamnbles the Friendly Store
TSU
Fritz CO
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