Survival in Europe and Tech Notes on Hovering Helicopters
Fewer European deaths from postwar food shortages than expected. People ate birds of prey and discarded organs, ate previously inedible items, and even weeds to stave off starvation. A study notes the tough choice to eat available resources. Also, a helicopter design with two extra rotor blades can hover without a pilot, offering potential safety benefits. An AFL union favors price cuts over higher wages amid rising costs. A Gardner man fell victim to heat this week, with Florida and California trading notes on heat troubles.
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Europe
Probeliy
Feared February event at the Best High wheat rise
A garbled note mentions a March 2, 1878 date and a gathering at a place named Gwelleth, with reference to a high wheat market and religious wording. Names and specifics are unclear, but the fragment suggests a meeting or announcement tied to a local fair or church service and a location in a parish area.
Mount Creadmith Radio Schedule Highlighted by Hawks Salles
Mount Creadmith gives Monday evening programming with Dan Barry featuring Hawk Salles and a Brief list of stations WREN WDAF KMUC and KOE. Topics include music segments, weather and health news with theatre listings and sports notes on BBL Hawk Salles.
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KMEC
Heine Betton
Wren Inner Dearts
Veatner
WDAF
Lone Kane
Crebeatea
Hoo-Kmecoragie Theater
Amerie
Kmuc Health
Wean
Monda
Mount Creadmith
Tom Yor
BBL
Hawk Salles
Squphonic
Vorites
Dan Barry
Mareaint
Tax Bill Near Vote in House Divides Democrats
The GOP tax reduction plan aims to apply to all, with Republicans touting lower revenue needs while Democrats face pressure from home districts and criticize Truman’s tax shift as vote-buying. Democrats wary of supporting a tax cut aligned with the President in a campaign to keep taxes high.
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Truman
Gazious
Waiting The politics in Topeka on Kucinas Day
Bystanders in Topeka observed a cautious crowd at the state capitol with many visitors window shopping among various bands, comments limited to which would yield the quickest pickup for a long campaign, as they awaited clearer signs of the Kansas political direction.
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Kucinas
Topeka
Kansas
Capitol
French Decree Says 6900 Franc Notes Lose Legal Tender
About one third of the French francs in circulation are now useless for transactions as the government decrees that 6900 franc notes are no longer legal tender. The move targets pro Nazi profiteers and aims to wipe their gains from wartime misery, though it risks broad monetary disruption catching innocent holders.
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France
Fe Lkely
Double-Track River of Rails Advances Through Wyoming
The Union Pacific is carving a tunnel through the Uintah mountains in western Wyoming to supplement an earlier tunnel. The project will allow double tracking and relieve a bottleneck on the main line, speeding traffic as the railroad modernizes beyond the single-track era. Tourists from Florida report they spend less than in prior seasons, signaling shifting travel patterns as easy gateway days fade.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Uintah Mountaine
Wyoming
Gold Coast
Florida
Genshine
Pambers
Free Enterprise Debate Echoes Across Regions
The Roulantt Industrial Conference Board cites free markets as essential to labor, goods, and capital flow while warning that government spending and tariffs erode freedoms. A Pennsylvania Maryland strike shows producers demanding price hikes to cover wage gains, illustrating tension between labor demands and market prices.
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Fort Worth
Jordan
Gandhi Death Seen Shaping India Crisis and Peace
The piece reflects on Mahatma Gandhi's murder and its potential to spark Hindu Muslim violence in India. It cites press reactions in London and quotes Attlee on Gandhi's enduring influence. It highlights Gandhi's 78 years of social reform, independence leadership, and uplift of India's untouchables.
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Geedhi
Semesin
Ebuarvers
Indias Peninsula
Atisats
Mahatma
Eva
Gandhi
Humbay
London Uails Express
London Daily Mail
Trime
Attlee
Garsthi
South Africa
Tolstoy
India
Barbs and lightning and a diamond value
A Georgia street car conductor was dazed by a lightning strike but unharmed. The Hope Diamond is officially valued at $176,920, while a couple may value the ring on her left hand higher. Medal of Honor winners may ride free in military aircraft, per the Army. The text hints at progress toward helping them advance.
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Georgia
Hope
Army
Old Home Town attends presitens sema ball at union
The Old Home Town crowd attended the Presitens sema ball last night at the Union band hall where 4400 was raised for the Pelic fund. Mrs J Norton of Wichita visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J B Mack, Ella Adams of Colorado visiting sister K Funk, Frances Ware daughter of Mrs W C Ware of Larned, and Donald Huls of Ottawa son of Mr and Mrs Jay Shaner Huls of Lawned were noted at the event.
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Union Bandiha
Pelic Fund
J. Norton
Wichita
J. B. Mack
Toese
Ella Adams
Colorado
Movies Scheduled This Week Include Brass Commandment Drums of Fate
Twenty five years ago a local listing shows film showings featuring The Brass Commandment starring William Farnum, Drums of Fate with Miles Minter, and Dr. Jack with Harold Lio and Mims Margaret.
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William Farnum
M Miles Minter
Dr. Jack
Harold Lio
Mims Margaret
Fort y Years Ago Society News Snapshot
Fort y years ago Misa Kate Miller traveled to Kansas City this morning. Mrs Maude Shearer returned to a few days visit in Kansas. Hattie Boermann of Lake View visits her mother Mrs Eek for a few days. Miss Alta Clack plans Sunday in Topeka from Cantrala. Ruth Leis to visit Topeka tomorrow.
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Misa Kate Miller
Kansas City
Maude Shearer
Kansas
Hattie Boermann
Lake View
Eek
Alta Clack
Topeka
Cantrala
Heres
Cent Wi Besa
Willzie
Ruth Leis
Racial Admission Struggles Streak Across Four States
The Associated Press reports on era of school desegregation battles in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Missouri. White applicants face denial or delayed decisions as courts weigh equal facilities versus segregated education under US Supreme Court rulings. Evidence shows university law and medical schools debated admission of Black students amid ongoing legal challenges.
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Oklahoma
Allowhite State University
U. S. Supreme Court
Walter M. Harrison
University of Oklahoma
Jiliamson
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Ada Lola Siouel Fisher
Supreme Court
University of Texas Law School
Sweatt
Texas
U. Supreme Court
Aubvdraity of Arkansas School of Law
Lewis W. Jones
Clifford Davis
Littleock
Jones
Law School
Davis
Howard University
Washington, D. C
W. A. Branton
Pine Bluff
Ark
School of Business Administration
Universit of Arkansas
Herbert Thomas
University Board” of Trustees
Erday
Spme
Louiziana Supreme Court
Louisiana State University
Greek Armed Forces Chief Relieved From Command
Lt Gen Constantine Ventiris is relieved as commander in chief of the Greek armed forces amid the fight against guerrilla bands in northern Greece. Authorities indicate changes aim to speed up operations against groups seeking to establish a communist state.
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Athens
LRA
Constantine Ventiris
Greece
Deteriee Planels
Jacqueline Horner Back From Runaway Child Prodigy Tale
Jacqueline Horner a 15 year old pianist and film actress returns home under juvenile court supervision after an eight day San Francisco search ending January 21. She was found with 19 year old sailor Wally from Hood River Oregon and was delivered to authorities for custody by a probation officer. Her reunion with her mother Mrs Chara Horner awaits recovery from a nervous breakdown.
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Los Angeles
Jacqueline Horner
Wilbur Curtin
Chara Horner
Valeace Wally
Hood River
Ore
Navy
Fox sightings in Moscow end with hunting meal
Two Moscow hunters photographed a tree top fox after two hours tracking their dog. They claimed the fox climbed high, then shot it for posterity and for supper.
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Moscow
Kingdom Halt at North Secu North Lawrence Sunday event
The fragment describes a Watchtower study session at North Secu North Lawrence on Sunday involving Kingdom topics, translated terms, and a service meeting planned for July 30. It mentions Thorn Ministry and reviewing a Book, with unclear references to translators and parish activities.
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Kingdom
North Secu
North Lawrence
Bunday
Dehoegh
Thorn Ministry
Baldwin News Roundup of Local Travels and Recoveries
Mr and Mrs Fred Davie returned Wednesday from a business trip to Las Vegas Utah, traveling by car. Noel McCulloh, daughter of Ronald McCulloh, is making a satisfactory recovery from her recent tonsil operation. Mr and Mrs Meemighe are visiting Baker University. Re kawont HIVion returned Thursday from Racine City where he stayed with Mrs Jesse Smith. In Fre, Hislop heard Dr Ralph Beckman, her husband, who is recovering from a major operation at Winter Veterans hospital. Friends of Dr Leland Lan, formerly of Baker, learned he has returned to China after months of study at Lederle Laboratories in New York City. Dr Lan earned Dia praduale work there.
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Fred ‘Davie
Jesse Smith
Ralph Beckman
Winter Veterans Hospital
Leland Lan
Baker
Seo
China
Lederle Laboratories
New York City
Lan
Dia Praduale
Radio Programs From Saturday Night to Sunday Morning Flicker Details
Radio listings show KEKE Ube and KM B ministations airing Saturday January 31 with Weather and Talk segments. Programs include Hoag Carmichael EW WREN and Jolting schedule items like Life of Riley and Jury Trials. Several stations present musical acts, symphonies, and variety shows.
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Mphony
Tukom
Aba
Hoag Carmichael
Wren
Hone Dolan
Kaue
WDAF
Riley
WIEN
Kone Tropicana
KM Mercury
Ener
Wade
Alaleae
Rco
Sonroe
Laretude Canova
Kay Kyeer
Mit —Newrennt
Lasete Kakc
New York Symphony
Farmers Meeting and Local Notices From Baldwin Era
The Baldwin Elevator company sponsors a joint farmers meeting in Fellowship Hall at 7:39 with Judd Wollram showing moving pictures from Anaconda Copper Mining Co. Refreshments served. Nearby Farm Bureaus from Willow Springs, Tura, and Marion attend. Clyde Devil of Manhattan speaks for State Farm Bureau. Also notes on farm injuries, strokes, travel to conventions, and mournful graveside services for W. Ham F. Rapp and family presence in Baldwin and nearby cities.
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University of Kansas
Noble Bherwiood
Baldwin Elevator Company
Fellowship Hall
E'Vinch
Judd Wollram
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Farm Bureau
Baldwin
Willow Springs
Tura
Marion Farm Bureaus
Apeaker
Clyde Devil
Manhattan
Staite Farm Bureau
Mywood
Memoral
Baker Campie
Cytil Randel
Forturstty
Smith
Hig
Linth Street
Mins Berneschoot Kanpas Dio
Deve
C.F. Swith
Topeka
Alno
Andre. Nelson
Horn
Wenjanin A. Cassnter
Carl B. Butell
F.C. Selinaker
Knife and Fork Club
Lawrence
Earl Kirker
Kansas
Kirker
Hervey McKinnie
Springfield
Colo
WU Ham F. Rapp
Salina
Ina Wiliams Ray
Homer Rapp
Priest Rapp
Oklahoma City
Edward Corman
Eldorado
Charles Rapp
Laws
Heave Swayze
Tulsa, Okla
Forrest Rapp
Kansas City, Mo
Watts King Time Change Brightens KMBC Schedule
KMBC schedules a half hour of Watts King on Tuesdays from 7 to 7 30 PM replacing the prior 20 minute slot. Joe Marshall hosts the week, joining KMBC and the rural KFM audience. New times include Christopher Wella Tuesdays at 8 30, Danny Thomas Fridays at 7 30, and Donald Colman’s Favorite Story at 9 46 with Robert Frost’s poetry.
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Wayre King
Moale
KMBC
Joe Marshall
Joe
June Martin
Haing
Prion Marehall Ramp
KFM
Kansas
Kansas City University
Christopher Wella
Chris
Apsper
Funnyman
Danny Thonas
Danny
Colman
von Chamtn
Robert Frost
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Gardner
Floride
California
Motandaa K. Gendhi
Hin
New Delhi
KFRKO
Independence
Bis
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maryland
Tibor
Keble
E! Dorado Times
George Washington
Balkans
Wichita Eagle
Oy Cowitt Mackeneig
Porage
Hal Cochran
Ge Ventirin
Jackie Horner
Judge Sende
Taitome
Baldwin News
Horizont
Wilhelm
Hervic
Tallarium
Society For
Ireland
WohoaFr
Keke Ube
G. Gustafson Optometrist
Glaseme
Mom
Phose
HANNA
Moss
Bermuda
Alabams Street
Daito
Kmbc-Fm
Wright
Macnavox
A. Service
Jerome
Newton
Rankin Drug CO
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