Commodity Prices Jump as OPA Lapse Returns
New York July 6 reports a sharp upsweep in wholesale prices across flour cattle hogs cotton and wheat after price controls lapsed. Notable gains include Minneapolis flour to 4.80 per cwt Chicago cattle to 22.50 per cwt hogs to 18.50 per cwt and cotton up over 4 a bale before retreat. Market indices show AP wholesale price levels at a peak, while retail prices display mixed movement across cities.
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New York
Minneapolis
Chicago
CFA
Associated Press
Renta
OPA
Washington
National Association of Purchasing Agents
No successor named for late District Judge Guy Helvering
Kansas congressmen said no replacement will be named for the late District Judge Guy Helvering because the law bars filling the vacancy after a second federal judgeship was created. Helvering died July 4 and funeral services are planned in Marysville on Sunday.
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Washington
Guy Helvering
Kansas
Arthur Mellcott
Sam Rayburn
D-Tex
Helvering
Internal Revenue
Union Station
Marysville
Kan
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Rayburn
Rep
Carlson
R-Kan
Democratic Party
Rees
American serviceman Kiesel to reach U S homeward bound on Lawrence Phillips
En route to States, Pfe. Albert W. Kiesel is the only American service man scheduled to arrive today. He will disembark en route home from overseas duty and proceed to the separation center at Washington, D. C., with further steps in Virginia and Maryland.
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San Francisco
U. S
Pfe
Albert W. Kiesel
Kiesél
Lawrence Phillips
nCw
Vern Weington
D.C
Virginia
Maryland
June warmth tops Kansas in decade amid crop boosts
Topeka reports last month was the warmest June in ten years with average temperature 75.8 degrees and highs up to 113 at Hill City. Rainfall varied, 8.25 inches near Harveyville the heaviest 24 hour total, with 3.14 inches statewide. eastern counties saw heavier rains while western areas stayed drier. Crop conditions improved for wheat and oats and rains aided the corn crop despite fewer storms and some hail.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Harveyville
Eskridge
Hudson
Stafford County
Hill City
Dresden
Manhattan
Rooms Needed for K U Students in Fall Housing Shortage
The Kansas University housing committee reports 7 000 students expected for fall with 1 750 to be housed in Lawrence. About 1 250 rooms are still needed after existing reserves and Sunflower Village capacity. Over 1 000 men and 400 women seek housing, with 150 emergency slots available.
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Sunflower Village
Lawrence
Sunflower
Deaths and Funerals Two Woodbury brothers and Hale obituaries
William H. Woodbury died at his Kansas City home after retiring from a railroad evaluation post in Duluth Minnesota. Survived by wife Della Mae Woodbury and Richard Woodbury Fort Worth Texas and sisters Amy and Blanche Woodbury. James F. Hale aged 88 died at his Route 2 Eudora home. Survived by son Fred Hale and daughters Laura Reber Mayme Schlezel Grace Andrews and nine grandchildren. funeral at Rumsey funeral home Tuesday at 2 p m with burial in Hale cemetery.
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William H. Woodbury
Amy Woodbury
Blanche Woodbury
Illinois Street
Kansas City
Duluth
Minn
Della Mae Woodbury
Richard Woodbury
Fort Worth
Texas
James F. Hale
Eudora
Rumsey
Hale Cemetery
Fred Hale
Laura Reber
Mayme Schlezel
Lawrence
Grace Andrews
Gardner
Truman Expresses Hope For the Peace Conference
President Truman expressed strong hope for the peace conference in Gettysburg Pennsylvania as he spoke on the Fourth of July weekend about the nation’s dedication to peace. He cited the Gettysburg Peace Monument inscription and urged a world united in peace after four years of war and sacrifice.
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Gettysburg
Truman
Gettsburg Peace Monument
Ban on Public Affection in Munich by U S Army
The United States Third Army ordered Americans to avoid walking arm in arm with women in Munich Germany and banned all public displays of affection including couples even among Americans. The Stars and Stripes reported the order targets petting between G I s and frauleins aiming to curb behavior in public.
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Frankfurt
Germany
United States Third Army
Munich
Soldier
Stars and Stripes
G.I
Five Marriage Licenses Issued by Douglas Probate Office
The Douglas County probate office issued five marriage licenses yesterday. Couples include Herman A. Jobe and W Faye Rose. Clarence Alton and Ret Robinson. Phil Ross Cato Jr and Faye Pickens. Enoch Church and Lena Eisenhour. Kenneth Stevens and Irene Meyer. The Salvation Army Bible school opens Monday at 10 am, July 8 to July 18, with daily sessions for children. singing and crafts included.
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Douglas County
Herman A. Jobe
Boonville
W. Faye Rose
Williamstown
Clarence Alton
Gunderson
Marret Lillian Robinson
Opeka
Phil Ross Cato, Jr
Faye Margaret Pickens
Lawrence
Enoch Church
Orofino
Ida
Lena Eisenhour
Beloit
Kenneth Stevens
Irene Meyer
Topeka
Salvation Army Y Vacation Bible School
Lawrence Wins Opening Game in Ottawa District Tourney
Lawrence defeated Princeton 9 to 6 and Pomona beat Alta Vista 8 to 7 in the Ottawa district tournament of the Nations baseball congress. Lawrence and Pomona advance to face Garnett and Reid Hybrid of Ottawa, with the final’s winners eligible for the state tournament at Wichita starting July 12.
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Ottawa
Kan
Lawrence
Pomona
Princeton
Alta Vista
Garnett
Reid
Wichita
Top Secret A-Bomb Film Stolen in U S
Kwajalein reports a large package of top secret atomic bomb film was stolen after arrival in the United States. A courier allegedly relaxed vigilance to make a telephone call in New York City. a man grabbed the package and fled toward Rochester. FBI investigation underway.
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Kwajalein
United States
New York City
Rochester
N. Y
FBI
Two Shows Benefit Rodeo In Lawrence Nets Less Than 20
Lawrence police and V F W staged two rodeo performances at Haskell Stadium on July 4. Ticket profits totaled less than twenty dollars, said V F W commander Ted Cox. Funds aimed at Police Pension and V F W widows and orphans fell short, but Cox praised the community for supporting two good shows for Lawrence and surrounding area.
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Lawrence Police
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Haskell Stadium
Ted Cox
V.F.W
Cox
Police
Police Pension Fund
V.F.W. Fund For Widows and Orphans of Veterans
National
Lawrence
Lawrence School Superintendent Report Due Next Monday
In Lawrence the annual report of the superintendent of schools will be submitted to the board of education at the meeting next Monday evening. Ronald Robb reported a Tama oat yield of 260 bushels from a three acre field in the Kaw River bottoms northeast of Lawrence, the season's highest. Potucek Withdraws From Governor Race In Topeka Kansas secretary of state confirms John A. Potucek of Wellington officially withdrew as Democratic candidate for state governor.
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Superintendent of Schools
Board of Education
Ronald Robb
Kaw River
Lawrence
Potucek
Topeka
CPI
John A. Potucek
Wellington
Kansas
Secretary of State
Divorce Suit Filed in Douglas County Court
Wilma Mae Williams Jr filed a divorce action yesterday in Douglas County District Court against Jesse Williams Jr. The filing seeks separation and related relief in the contested marriage dispute.
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Douglas County
Wilma Mae Williams, Jr
Jesse Williams, Jr
McLouth McHenry Family Reunion Reported Near Oskaloosa
A Sunday reunion of 46 relatives of W. G. McHenry gathered at Victor Edmonds country home near Oskaloosa on June 3 with abundant food and attendees from Kansas City Shawnee Topeka and McLouth. The event included visits with relatives and later news of moves births and local happenings among the McHenry and Edmonds families.
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McHenry
Victor Edmonds
Oskalooma
W. G. McHenry
W. McHenry
Topeka
C. G. McHenry
Shawnee
Carl Campbell
W. H. Meyer
Roy Loh
McLoath
Oskaloosa
Theodore Luse
Easton
Elmer Luse
Eugene Luse
Tommy
Cecil Luse
Dickie
Charles Edmonds
James Dale
Carroll Ridgway
McLouth
Mamie Ridgeway
Elvas Taton
Wellsville
Ellaville
Harry Miller
Hebron
Marvin Walbridge
John Groshong
John Lee
Alberta van Dyke
Elmer Yonally
Tonganoxie
Albert Lobb
Clarence Laster
Rodger
Fred Laster
Bingwesver
Holloh
Kansas City
Santa Fe Trailways
Texaco
Scotty Eat Shop
Agers
Beother
Johm Groshong
Death Rays Observed Over Bikini Atomic Cloud Mystery
On July 6 aboard the USS Appalachian a long distance plane detected dangerous radiation from the Bikini atomic cloud. Drones reported radioactive buildup on oil spots and engines while radar failed to track the cloud, hinting at edge reflections and lower metallic vapor content.
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U.S.S. Appalachian
Navy
British Leader Says War Talk Rare in England
Sydney M. Berry, visiting English Congregational leader, says Britons talk little of war with Russia and backs Churchill if new conflict arises. He recalls wartime suffering in London, praises American GIs, and notes gender roles in church life. merger talks progress in England.
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Plymouth
Sydney M. Berry
Russia
Great Britain
Berry
Churchill
Britain
England
London
G.I
America
United States
Divorce Granted to Mann Couple in Douglas County Court
Judge Hugh Means granted a divorce to Wini Fred Mann and William Alfred Mann in the Douglas County District Court this morning.
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Winifred Mann
William Alfred Mann
Hugh Means
Douglas County District Court
In Loving Memory of Mrs Sel Bond
In loving memory of Mrs Sel Bond who passed away three years ago today. From Mr Sel Bond and from Mr and Mrs Wesley Rattles and daughters.
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Sel Bond
Mrs
Wesley Rattles and
Senate probes war contracts linked to Rep May and Garsson
Senate investigators heard that Cumberland Lumber, tied to Henry Garsson, received 48064 from a munitions combine for lumber not delivered. Andrew J. May was named as company agent and allegedly pressed for contracts. Testimony described an influential network with Batavia Metal and Erie Basin Metal and questions of improper influence and an unusual E award during wartime.
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Washington
Senate
Andrew J. May
A. J. May
Frestonsburg
Andrew Jackson May
Kentucky
Hatavia
Fiie
Army Ordnance
D-Kv
Henry Garsson
May
Illnuvis
Bric
Roswell Hardy
Batavia Metal Products Company
Batavia
Mardy
Rep
D.ky
House Military Committee
John Slezak
Fatterson
Slezak
Chicago Ordnance District
War Department
Caesar
Bever
Batava
Cers
Viicava
Natavia
Erie Basin Metal Products Company. Inc
Erie
Seaven
Jorge Meadpad
Otwe Das
Patterson
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Flora
K. U
William A. Woodbury
Toursey
Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press Science
Campbell
Levan H. Campbell, Jr
Senate War Investigating Committee
Andrew May
House
Sydney Berry
Memoriam
Mei
Alaska
Illinois
Bulletin
Mitchell
D-Wash
Dky
Jamestown Colony
Plymouth Colony
Giarce
Miasien House
Hige
T . Cate
Rte
Kansac City
Aevite
Gold Thru Journal-World
Lawrence Loan & Finance Co
Schubert Funeral Home
N. B. St
Ambulanes Servica
Rumsey Funeral
Ind
C. B. Rumsey
Fred Rumsey
Oscar Rumsey
Wallace
Margaret Obrien
Jayhawker
Hammel Co., Inc
23Rd Street
Highway 10
City Cab Co
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