Coal Miners Near Agreement Won't Strike Next Tuesday
Northern and western soft coal operators and John L. Lewis near a tentative contract to avert a strike. A wage hike of 25 cents an hour and a 10 cent royalty dispute remain as southern mines brace for possible concessions after a secret meeting led by Ben Fairless and George Humphrey.
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Balfet
Washington
John L. Lewis
Steel Company
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Benjamin F. Fairless
U. S. Steel Corporation
George M. Humphrey
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
U.M.W
18 000 Men Idle From Coal Shortage Across Nation
Pittsburgh July 2 About 18 000 workers were idle nationwide due to a coal shortage caused by the miners walkout and a ten day vacation. Another 40000 workers faced layoff as trains on coal routes were reduced or halted. About 14900 steelworkers lost jobs due to fuel scarcity.
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Pittsburgh
Governor Carlson Heads to Omaha for Missouri River Governors Meeting
Governor Carlson flew from Colby Kansas to Omaha to join fellow Missouri river valley governors. They will discuss flood control along the Missouri River and tributaries. Carlson predicts a larger Kansas wheat harvest than government estimates and urges early harvesting to avoid losses.
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Kan
Carlson
Omaha
Missouri River Valley
States
Kansas
Covernors
Misboyi River
Iim
Carleon
Gar City
Syracuse
Hamilton
Goseley
Wallace
Sherman
Counties
Kaneses
Olathe Man Found Guilty of Murder
In Olathe Kansas on June 6 1945 Frank Seambciy was found guilty of murder. The verdict followed testimony from L Sutton of Olathe and nes E Arnold 21 of Overiend. Seambciy faces life imprisonment after 4% hours.
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Olathe
Kan
Frank Seambciy
Maser
U.S. Posts First Surplus in 17 Years for 1947
The Treasury reports a 1947 fiscal year surplus of about 8754 million, the first since 1930. Net receipts totaled 43.26 billion while outlays reached 42.51 billion, reducing the national debt by about 21.4 billion from the peak, with a final surplus of 753.8 million.
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U.S
Waohi
Jve Hewretery
The
Treasury
Snyder
Truman
Gosta
Ryder
Conference on Marshall plan ends in failure over Europe
The three power foreign ministers conference collapsed as Soviet Molotov rejected British and French proposals for a cooperative European economic recovery. France and Britain announced plans to study Marshall aid with allies. Molotov warned the plan would divide Europe and intrude on sovereignty.
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Paris
Marshall
France
Ritain
M. Molotov
U.S
Foreign Ministry
Britain
Ernest Bevin
Molotov
Europe
G O P Leaders Move To Rush Tax Cut Bill
Republican leaders announced plans to push a $4 billion personal income tax cut through Congress next week. Senator Taft said the Senate would handle the measure promptly once it arrives, following a House passage similar to Truman’s vetoed proposal.
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Congress
Taft R-Ohial
Senate Republican Policy Committee
House
Truman
Senate
Senate approves 1948 labor and security budget bill
The senate passed and sent to the White House an appropriation of 1,674,158,620 dollars for the Labor Department and the Federal Security Agency for the 1948 fiscal year beginning July 1.
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White House
Washington
Senate
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
Judges Weigh Refund Plan For Gas Overcharges
In Topeka judges from three U S circuit courts weigh distribution of about 24000 dollars to natural gas consumers in Kansas Oklahoma Missouri and Nebraska. Refunds would be based on fuel recorded at each city gas gate with payments issued from company head offices. Judges Phillips Haxman and Murray preside as decision expected late today or Thursday.
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Kan
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Nebraska
U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal
Orie L. Phillips
Nver
Walter A. Haxman
Toka
Alfred P. Murray
Okahoma City
Jail Break Riot In Calapan Ends With Rebel Leader Killed
Mindoro Governor Morente reports 10 of the 32 escapees captured 19 still at large and three killed after a fierce gunfight in Calapan. Rebel ringleader died in airport combat as military police, aided by reinforcements, regained control of the town and disarmed officials.
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Calapan
Mindoro Island
Conrado Morente
Mindoro
Malacanan
Morente
Filomeno Sumaco
Fice
Raulenterio
Weather Outlook Brings Warmer Temperatures Across Kansas
Meteorologist S. D. Flora reports Kansas will see rising temperatures with statewide highs between 92 and 95. No rainfall was recorded in the last 24 hours. A southerly wind will lift temps further tomorrow, with tonight’s lows 65 to 70 and Topeka recording 87 and Goodland 53.
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S. D. Flora
Fiora
Kansas
Areaa
Tured
Goodland
Pole Ward Under Construction At Kansas Medical Center
Pole Ward being built at Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City Kansas, with a new ward for Freak's Mortuary and Chapel and ambulance service listed with phone 1198ade.
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Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Kan
Sea New Ward
Freak’s Mortuary
Ade
Break French Plot to Grab Airports
National security police continue probe into a black magic plot to overthrow the government and seized control of France's military airports and air information bureau. Capt. Roger Prat of the air force is arrested with other air force members implicated. Claude Chauvel, son of the foreign affairs secretary-general, is also detained.
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Paris
National Security Police
France
Ieplanes Information Bureau
Ec Organization
Roger Prat
Air Force
Claude Chauvel
Foreign Affairs Ministry
GIFT TO LAKE SITE DOCK DONATED AT LAKE
Commissioner Elmer W. Ousdah announced two 30 foot steel pontoons donated by the Underwood brothers for use as a floating dock on Lone Star lake. The dock can be moved to suit needs and Elks Point on the lake front will serve public picnics.
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Elmer W. Ousdah
Lake Board of Governors
Ousdah
Underwood Brothers
Prescott, Junius
William and
Emery
Lawrence Ellis Lodge
Elks Point
Prediction of 275 Highway Deaths Over July Holiday
The national safety council cautions 30 million cars will flood the highways for the three day Fourth of July period, forecasting 275 immediate deaths from traffic accidents and noting additional fatalities from injuries and other hazards. It urges celebrating drivers not to speed or drink, avoid fireworks, and to exercise caution around water and food.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Rescuers Lose Foothold on Sunken Italian Transport
Rome reports hopes fade for rescuing four or five men trapped in the hull of the sunken Italian transport Pani waglia after munitions blasts at Porto Santo Stefano. Tapping sounds ceased as rescue efforts dwindled. One survivor was freed yesterday using acetylene torches.
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Paniwaglia
Porto Santo Stefano
Mammoth Fourth of July fireworks climax city display
A grand Fourth of July show at KU Memorial Stadium will feature Governor Frank Carlson as speaker along with Chancellor Malott and Mayor Parsons. A $900 fireworks display with 250 plus flares and shells will light Mount Oread during a three hour program of speeches music and sports.
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Mount Oread
George Francis
Bob Lemon
Russell Maag
Fort Riley troops join Fourth of July parades in area
Fort Riley soldiers from the ground general school center will take part in Independence Day parades in Junction City Manhattan and Salina. Armored cars and jeeps will lead the army display with the 269th army band and the 26th infantry scout dog platoon also from Fort Riley providing support. stock market index noted with minor movement appears after the report.
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Salina
Public Information Office
269Th Army
26Th Infantry
Caution Urged for Fourth of July Travel and Firework Hazards
Topeka July 2 warnings from the Kansas highway safety division and State Fire Marshal Clyde Latchem caution that peak traffic and rising sales of heavy explosives and public fireworks could raise holiday accidents. Officials urge extra care to curb traffic deaths drownings and fireworks mishaps during the Fourth.
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Topeka
State Highway Commission
Safety Department
Claud R. McCamment
Clyde Latchem
Roth
Unusual June Weather Sets Records in Lawrence
Observer C. J. Posey reports June 1947 as wildly abnormal with 12 thunderstorms and 17 rainy days. Temperatures stayed below normal with a high of 94 and a low of 50, while rainfall reached 6.73 inches, boosting six-month moisture to 23.18 inches.
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MTWTF
12-Year-Old Boy Killed On Hay Cutter Ride
Donald Mears a 12 year old farm boy was killed when he fell from a hay cutter he was riding along a country road four miles southwest of Enterprise Kansas yesterday. The notice mentions no ice deliveries and a Fourth of July schedule with an open dock and an American Service Co advertisement for air show prizes at Lawrence Airport.
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Enterprise
Kan
Donald Mears
Here
American Service Co
Adv
Lawrence to Observe July Fourth With Widespread Closures
Nearly all Lawrence stores offices and government offices will close for the Fourth of July with some extending to a three day break. University classes will resume Saturday, and the Chamber of Commerce fireworks display at K U Memorial Stadium is expected to attract large crowds. Weather and traffic conditions loom over daytime celebrations and potential attendance at Lone Star Lake.
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Parts
Hasvert Rush
Wills Ee
Frank Carlson
University of Kansas
Althe
State Highway Patrol
Wheat and potato harvests surge in Douglas County
Douglas County reports rapid harvest pace as combines move heavy wheat to elevators and potato digging speeds up. Nearly 11 000 bushels of wheat sold at 1.95 a bushel with average yield projected around 25 bushels per acre. Potatoes See nine carloads shipped to Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids markets amid hopes for high yields, though government purchases remain stalled.
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Altho
Lawrence Grainmen
Baldwin
Richard Butell
Lawrence
Kansas City
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Emil Heck
Hst
Route 3
U. S
Couple Kidnapped Near Wichita Then Stranded in Fort Scott
Fort Scott Kansas July 2 A Wichita pair Mr and Mrs E R Nance were abducted by three men who forced them to drive to Fort Scott where they were bound with rope and left in a vacant house seven miles northeast of town. Mrs Nance freed herself at dawn and untied her husband. they walked to a farm, were driven to Fort Scott to alert authorities. Police found the Nance car abandoned on US 54 east of here. the couple reported no injuries. One kidnapper threatened their lives if they failed to obey. In other brief news Spearville mayor John J Duesing hospitalised June 21 after a cerebral hemorrhage was reported July 22.
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LPR
E. R. Nance
Wichita
Here
Nance
Western Weighing Inspection Bureau of
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