Vandenberg Named U S Spy Chief To Lead CIG
Washington July 12 Lieut Gen Hoyt Vandenberg is appointed director of the Central Intelligence Group to coordinate U S intelligence. The 47 year old aviator discusses aviation, war service, and the need for timely information for policy makers. He says the organization is in the early setup stage and seeks time and public support to work.
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Four Ground Training Centers Remain Open
Washington July 12 Only four of the wartime twenty one ground forces training centers will stay in operation. Gen Jacob L Devers announced Fort Bliss Fort Knox Fort McClellan and Fort Bragg will continue infantry field artillery anti aircraft and armored anti tank and mechanized cavalry training respectively. Camp Joseph T Robinson Ark will discontinue infantry replacements July 23.
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Appeal Rejected in Kansas Labor Case Over Mine Strike
The state labor commissioner rejected 443 miners’ claims for compensation during the mine strike period. Raymond Letton reported the ruling as the decision on the appeal.
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Raymond Letton
Southwestern
Lawrence Lodge No 6 Special Communications Notice
Lawrence Lodge No 6 A F A M announces a special communications day on July 15 at 7 30. First Degree to be held with visitors welcome led by James H ons W M and Walter H Varnum.
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Former resident Garrett elected director of manufacturers group
Garrett, a former resident of North Lebanon and Denver, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Manufacturers Association. He previously led the Colorado Society of Engineers and served as vice president of the Colorado Engineering Association. His career included work at Thompson Pipe & Supply and Lawrence Paper before moving to Denver.
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Capper to celebrate 61st birthday in Kansas
Washington July 12 Senator Arthur Capper Republican Kansas oldest member of the United States Senate will mark his 61st birthday Sunday in Topeka. He says he feels healthy and active and expects the nation to grow stronger under leadership and less war risk. Capper born Garnett Kansas July 14 1865 has 27 years in the Senate and four as governor. He plans a quiet day Sunday with no parties, though a yearly Topeka birthday event for children and crippled youngsters is held.
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Discharge Granted to Lt Wayland A Stephenson
Armed Forces Lt Wayland A Stephenson of 1642 Mission oi street received his discharge from the U S Navy at the Great Lakes Separation Center in July.
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Great Lakes
Hill Top riding club hosts Sunday morning horse show west of Lawrence
Lawrence residents are invited to a Sunday 9 o'clock horse show at the grounds west of the city by the Hill Top riding club. Mrs. Clarence Edmonds was the first buyer at the reopened bond booth in the Kress store last weekend run with H W Firner assisting. W H Pratt of Kansas City attends the funeral of S J Hunter. Boy Scouts plan a waste paper drive on Saturday July 20.
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Kansas City
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Harry Anderson
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Modoc State Bank
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Fred Evans
Scott City
Wreath laid at Pyle monument by War Air secretary
Assistant Secretary of War for Air W. Stuart Symington placed a wreath at the Ernie Pyle memorial monument. He praised the fallen soldiers who recaptured the base and noted Ernie Pyle’s writings about their deeds. One reporter was killed on April 18, 1945, on the island.
Unclear text about housing project equipment arrival
Unclear OCR text references equipment for a housing unit at a university project. Names and specifics are garbled, making it difficult to identify entities, actions, or a coherent event.
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Irvin Yoohang
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Editorial clash over Kansas co op tax rules sparks denials
Kansas Business magazine criticizes the Kansas Department of Revenue and Taxation for allegedly failing to administer income tax law as it applies to cooperative associations. Commission chairman William Ljungdahl defends the agency saying it cannot tailor tax enforcement for every group and notes the issue is legislative.
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Deaths and Funerals Noted For Hunter And McRae
Samuel J. Hunter funeral services were at 10 30 this morning at the First Congregational church with a large attendance and many flowers. Florence Charlotte McRae 39 died at home in Lecompton and will be buried in Lecompton cemetery after services Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev John Jackson United Brethren minister.
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Walter H. Varnum
Frank L. Brown
John Skie
C. B. Hosford
E. T. Arnold
Karl Klooz
A. B. Weaver
Florence Charlotte McRae
Lecompton
A. S. McRae
Jeanette Elliott
Washington, D. C
McRae
John Jackson
United Brethren
Lecompton Cemetery
Fire destroys large portion of Clinton business district
A major blaze in Clinton Missouri destroyed ten buildings including the fire station, reducing a wide part of the business district. Firefighters fought the flames from 5 PM until after midnight using dynamite after water pressure failed. Extra equipment arrived from Sedalia and Warrensburg. The cost reached about 300000 with origin undetermined.
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Neighborly Assault Sues for $9 750 Damages
Jewel Schoelein sues Belle Kinney in Douglas county district court seeking 4500 for actual damages and 5009 for punitive damages after an alleged June 10 attack near Schoelein's home. She claims a broken arm and severe bruises with permanent injuries. No criminal charges were filed.
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Jewel Schoelein
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Belle Kinney
Thunderstorm Proves Stronger Than Forecaster
Memphis weather forecaster Robert J. Doverspike predicted heavy thunderstorm activity on Thursday afternoon. A lightning strike hit the weather office during the shower. Doverspike was touched by the bolt but not seriously hurt. Population figures from Pittaber Pittsburg Kan show growth, with Pittab er at 21,271 and county clerk John Polsto citing census totals for 1945.
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Attend Aviation Meeting Kansas State Chamber of Commerce
Attend the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce aviation meeting to learn details of the new Fores Airport Act to be explained at the gathering.
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Divorce Filed as Star Separates from Office of the President
A divorce filing names Star and the office of the Ree ee in a court action. Details indicate an official separation within political leadership structures.
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Open Bread Campaign Aims To Restore Local Baker Supply
Local bakers in Lawrence prepare to meet bread demand at 100 percent capacity after a city campaign. Posters will urge residents to buy Lawrence bread as a pledge to support the local industry which employs over 70 people and plans expansion with fair share of the market.
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Army Air Forces Test Amazon Bomb On U Boat Pens
Washington reports a new 11 ton Amazon bomb will be tested against Nazi submarine pens near Farge and Heli coland Bight after Grand Slam and Tallboy failures. Tests show earlier bombs shattered on roofs 14 to 24 feet thick. Amazon aims to pierce roofs at high speed and trigger a delayed detonation to destroy occupants.
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Three Douglas County Marriage Licenses Issued
The Douglas County probate office issued three marriage licenses yesterday. Raymond J. James 35 of Kansas City Kansas and Zora F. Fiester 33 of Kansas City Missouri. Charles Nelson 39 of Richmond Missouri and Opal Bailey 41 of Macon Missouri. James A. Bails 29 and Paulina Marie Thompson 18, both of Independence Missouri.
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Raymond J. James
Kansas City
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Zora F. Fiester
Charles Nelson
Richmond
Opal Bailey
Macon
James A. Bails
Paulina Marie Thompson
Independence
Cattle and Hog Markets Report From Kansas City Livestock
AP USDA notes hogs active and 35 to 75 cents higher with top near 818.35 amid 4500 head traded, cattle 2200 with calves 400, generally steady to strong. yearlings, steers, and heifers rise 15 to 17 dollars, cows 10 to 15, vealers and calves 15 to 17 with some 18, stocker calves 16.00.
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Kansas Miller Predicts Record Money Wheat Crop
Kansas Miller predicts the state wheat crop will reach 225 million bushels and become the big money crop, after a conference with C. E. Skiver. He cites last government estimate and compares values under OPA ceilings, noting high potential revenue.
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Pi—Jess Smith
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Kansas Wheat Improvement Association
Livestock and Market Reports From Kansas City and Chicago
Kansas City and Chicago markets show mixed livestock activity with cattle and hogs largely steady. Spring lambs strong to 25 higher, sheep and ewes mostly steady, with steady wheat and grain quotes in Kansas City cash markets.
Local Markets: Grain and Poultry Prices Listed
Grain wheat at 1.83 oats 75. butterfat No 1.70 No 267. poultry hens 23 springs 34 stags 16 old roosters 16. Eggs 30. Hoge 17.00.
Kathryn Turner Fined for Disturbing Peace in Court
Police Judge O J Lane found Kathryn Turner of 1013 Delaware Street guilty of disturbing the peace and fined her ten dollars. She was committed to the county jail pending payment of the fine.
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Wall Street Mixes Losses With Late Gains On Heavy Turnover
New York stocks opened lower as steels and aviation shares dragged the market. Early rally failed to gain adherents as declines spread, but late trading saw modest gains for Boeing and United Aircraft amid a brisk turnover above one million shares.
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Community thanks for sympathy and support
Dewey Farrier expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kind thoughts and tokens of sympathy. Special thanks are given to Mr. Elliott and Kroger's staff for their assistance.
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