Philippines Celebrate Independence Day In Manila
Thousands gathered at Luneta Plaza as Philippines and United States officials marked sovereignty after 400 years of oppression. President Roxas and Vice President Quirino led the oath, with General MacArthur, Ambassador McNutt, and Senator Tydings in attendance.
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Manila
Luneta Plaza
Manila Bay
Manuel Roxas
Elpidio Quirino
General MacArthur
Paul V. McNutt
U U. S
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Islands
Washington
Truman
United States
Philippines
Jose Rizal
Roxas
Aurora Quezon
Manuel Quezon
Philippines Commonwealth
McNutt
Louise
Senator Tydings
Juan and Corregidor
Leyte
Lingayen Gulf
U. S Seventh Fleet
Byrnes to push peace conference this month in Paria
Secretary James F. Byrnes said he would press the foreign ministers council to approve convening a two nation peace conference in Paria before month’s end. Molotov resisted fixing a date, delaying action on the plan as Vandenberg urged a July 31 deadline.
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Paria
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Foreign Ministers Council
Byrnes
V. M. Molotov
Arthur Vandenburg
Council
Trieste
Italy
Molotov
Vandenburg
Quits State Race Atomic Goes III Topeka July 4
Kansas Democratic gubernatorial candidate John A. Potucek of Wellington withdrew from the race citing a wish to serve in the state senate and protect primary integrity. Other candidates Harry H. Woodring Fred Hinkle Worden R. Howat and Ewell Stewart remained in the race. The report also covers atomic testing notes from Bikini including ship damage and safety assessments aboard the U S S Appalachian and comments by Adm Blandy and Col Warren with details on radiation effects and ship repair timelines.
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Topeka
John A. Potucek
Wellington
Kansas
Senate
Harry H. Woodring
Fred Hinkle
Wichita
Worden R. Howat
Wakeeney
Ewell Stewart
Potucek
Siri
Potocek
Howat
Hores
Hinkle
Stewart
Woodring
U. S. S. Appalachian
Bikini
George Lyon
Associated Press
Howard W. Blakeslee
Nevada
Arkansas
Pensacola
Adm
W. H. P. Blandy
Blandy
Nagasaki
Pearl Harbor
Hiroshima
U. S. Navy
Col
Stafford Warren
Crossroads
Pleasant holiday weather across the nation
The Associated Press notes pleasant conditions for holiday celebrants with a forecast of sunny, fairly cool weather nationwide. The Chicago bureau highlights better readings in the northeast and north central states, while showers appear along the south Atlantic and east gulf coasts.
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Associated Press
Chicago Weather Bureau
Wisconsin
Iowa
Atlantic Coast
South Atlantic
East Gulf Coast
Florida
West Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain Area
Gulf Coast
Huge Textile Factory Destroyed by Fire in Georgia Area
Langley Manufacturing's large textile mill near Langley South Carolina was destroyed by fire early today. Officials estimate losses in the millions and say other nearby mills faced material losses and possible shutdowns as a warehouse burned. The blaze began after a lightning strike on the old mill section. a watchman and residents helped fight the fire before it reignited and spread to the new section as water ran low. About 500 workers were employed at the mill.
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Augusta
Langley Manufacturing Company
Langley
S. C
Augusta Herald
Herald
Langly
New Senate Price Control Bill Aimed For Friday
Washington July 4 Senate leaders push a new price control extension to replace Truman vetoed measure with a 12 month extension and rental ceilings. Barkley forecasts Senate floor action tomorrow as he seeks modifications to Taft and Wherry amendments to win White House acceptance.
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Washington
Truman
Barkley
Senate
White House
Senate Banking Committee
Capitol Hill
Beereteink
Taft
R.unio
Wherry
Taft and Wherry
Secretary of Agricul
Five Jews Released from Rafa Prison Camp in Palestine
The British army disclosed that 50 of 2,718 Jews arrested in the week were released from Rafa prison camp in southern Palestine. Most released were Tel Aviv residents swept up with thousands suspected of underground resistance and held for investigation.
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Jerusalem
Rafa
Palestine
Ie Telaviv
Merchants urged to keep sugar ration points after OPA end
Wichita Kansas July 4 H C Davis district OPA director says merchants should continue to collect sugar ration points despite the expiration of OPA price controls. He cites reports of sellers not collecting points and notes the sugar rationing program remains in force under the second war powers act extended to March 31 1947 and President Truman directed OPA to maintain its sugar rationing functions.
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Wichita
Kan
H. C. Davis
OPA
Davis
Truman
Fireworks Return Planned for July 4 in Lawrence
George Hedrick of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announced that the resumption of a spectacular fireworks show is planned for next July 4 at the University of Kansas Memorial Stadium. He noted crowds once reached about 25 000 and that a postwar fund of 700 dollars, invested in War Bonds, will be used to fund a mammoth display.
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Lawrence
University of Kansas Memorial Stadium
George Hedrick
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Hedrick
Fire burns grain elevator after warning of wheat sabotage
Quanah Texas July 4. A wheat elevator burned hours after Santa Fe railroad warned grain dealers of rumors of an organized effort to damage wheat in storage. The origin is unknown. 25000 bushels of wheat destroyed. Guards and inquiries followed in Kansas. FBI declined to comment.
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Quanah
Tex
Santa Fe Railroad
Southwest
Homer McCreary
Santa's Special Service Department
Amarillo
Pacific Coast
Hutchinson
Kan
Kansas
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Quakenbush to Testify in Arkansas Federal Case
W H Quakenbush president of Lawrence Business College and noted handwriting expert travels from Lawrence to Brings Ark to testify in a federal case over alleged fraudulent voter registrations in El Dorado Ark He will be called in Hot Springs for a grand jury investigation involving about 3000 names cited as signatures on poll tax assessments in southern states.
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W. H. Quakenbush
Lawrence Business College
Brings
Ark
ElDorado
Hot Springs
Quakenbush
Urges State Guard Units To Carry on for a Year
Topeka July 4 Members of the Kansas State Guard were urged by Gov Andre w Schoep pel to maintain the guard for the next 12 months while the post war national guard is organized. The internal security of the state requires keeping its strength and efficiency at a high level until the national guard can recruit equip and train to take over.
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Topeka
Kansas State Guard
Andre W Schoeppel
German Leaders Open Final Plea For Acquittal
In Nuernberg on July 4 the 21 German leaders on trial for war crimes argued Hitler bore full responsibility for Germany’s aggression and urged acquittal.
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Nuernberg
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Judge Helvering Dies in Capital at 68
Washington July 4 Former federal district judge Guy T Helvering of Kansas died early today at Doctors Hospital after operations on June 11 and June 19 He was 68 and had served as commissioner of internal revenue under F D Roosevelt He was Kansas Democratic state chairman 1930 and helped win the governorship and pushed Kansas into the Democratic fold nationally He resign ed as revenue commissioner in 1943 to accept appointment Born January 10 1878 in Felicity Ohio he moved to Kansas at eight He served in Congress 1913 to 1939 on Ways and Means He was highway director under Gov Woodring and mayor of Salina for five years Funeral plans not completed but services may be in Marysville
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Washington
Guy T. Helvering
Kansas
Doctors’ Hospital
Helvering
Internal Revenue
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Felicity
Ohio
University of Kansas
University of Michigan
Marysville
Marshall County
Congress
Harry H. Woodring
Woodring
Salina
Planters’ State Bank of
Roosevelt
Holiday Casualties Forecast For Independence Day
The nation opened a four day holiday period with 21 immediate deaths from traffic accidents drownings and miscellaneous causes. The National Safety Council predicted 800 immediate deaths and a further 500 later resulting in about 1 800 total. Missouri recorded two traffic fatalities.
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SOC
National Safety Council
Missouri
Mid-Western music camp completes second week at KU
The Mid Western music camp at the University of Kansas enters its second week with formal concerts planned Sunday July 7 at 4 and 8 pm. Russell L. Wiley conducts the 75 member symphony orchestra and the 150 piece band performs outdoors with guest conductors C. J. McKee and Dr E Thayer Gaston.
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University of Kansas
Russell L. Wiley
Miere
Hoch Auditorium
C. J. McKee
Topeka High School
E. Thayer Gaston
Department of Music Education
Lawrence Eyes First Class City Status Amid Budget Talks
City Clerk Harold C. Fisher drafts budgets for first and second class Lawrence to be considered at the upcoming council meeting. The panel weighs a street widening project and aims to submit an ordinance to initiate the work before seeking state reclassification. If delayed, a second class budget may be required with August 1 certification.
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Harold C. Fisher
Lawrence
Fisher
F. C. Allen
First Ward
J. C. Harper
Harper
Andrew Schoeppel
Well Baby and Chest Clinics Slated at Lawrence Memorial
The Douglas County Health Department schedules two clinics at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Tomorrow the Well Baby Clinic with Dr Mary Boyden runs 9:30 to 10:30 for babies in good health. Saturday the Chest Clinic with Dr C F Taylor requires prior appointments.
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Douglas County Health Department
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mary Boyden
Health Department
C. F. Taylor
Prices at a Glance July 4 1934 Livestock and Markets
July 4 report shows livestock markets crowded with cattle topping at 22.51 and hogs at 18.50, meat milk and butter prices up in places while general retail holds steady. Government price control measures may reach the senate as buyers stay relatively unchanged. Neighbors in McPherson Kansas plowed Joe Yoder’s 200 acres of wheat with tractors, then provided a noon meal for him after his recent major operation.
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Associated Pree
Wall Street
Senate
McPherson
Kas
Joe Yoder
Yoder
Conway
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