Senate OKs Denuded OPA Bill Amid House Hurdles
The Senate approved a condensed OPA extension by 65 to 15 early today sending the measure to the House. Administration leaders anticipate a three day delay before action and hope to rewrite the bill in conference to include a broader price control framework while excluding certain items.
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Unemployed Claims Rise in Shortened Week
The report shows 62 new unemployment claims processed for the week ending July 13, with a noted drop during the Fourth of July holiday period. The total reflects a surge compared to prior weeks as the economy resumes post-holiday activity.
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Foreign Ministers Split Over Germany Future
Secretary of State Byrnes announced plans for another foreign ministers council after the peace treaties. He urged a session before the UN meeting in New York, and discussed Trieste as a test of UN cooperation. Molotov opposed central economic administration for Germany, while Bidault backed it if Saar is excluded. Austria talks stalled as Molotov blocked commissions.
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Kidnap 25 Women by Hukbalahap Band in Luzon
Twenty five Filipino women were abducted in Mayantor by an armed group identified as Hukbalahap. Officials fear possible coercion as clashes continued near villages July 9. In Pampanga, a deadly fight between Hukbalahap forces and MPs with Ethiopian guards entered a second day. the army warned of large scale action if ultimatums are refused.
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Commander Cracks Down on Soldiers Mistreating Japs
In Yokohama on July 13, Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, commander of the Eighth Army, condemned mistreatment of Japanese civilians and warned of severe penalties. He cited isolated, serious crimes and noted a soldier condemned to the gallows with others facing trial or lighter sentences.
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Robert L. Eichelberger
Eighth Army
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Car Strikes a Horse on Highway Near Lawrence
A horse owned by Leonard Myers was injured when struck by a car driven by Thomas Lyndon of Dennison Texas on Highway 59 about 12:30 last night. The herd of horses was running loose. the car went into a ditch but the vehicle sustained only side damage. The horse suffered a left foreleg injury and minor wounds.
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KU Stadium Housing Unit Nears Completion for Men Students
Construction on the Memorial stadium housing project at the University of Kansas progresses with two living quarters under the east stands expected to open September 1 barring steel joist delays. The units house 61 men in two five room sections with sewing rooms, study areas, and recreation spaces, plus a bath on each floor.
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Sunday To Be Warm Across Kansas Weather Forecast
Weather Man S D Flora forecast uncomfortably warm weather for tomorrow with highs from 92 to 98 across the state and south winds lifting temperatures. Lows were projected around 65 to 70 in northern regions with clear skies for 24 hours and scattered rain needed in eastern and southern Kansas. Coffeyville reached 96 highs while Concordia dipped to 67 overnight.
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Fourth set of twins joins proud Papa Griser in Pitcairn
Pitcairn Pa July 13 Arthur Griser 38 celebrates his fourth set of twins and his wife Irma 31 who has born 13 children in total. The couple welcomed twin boys from Braddock General Hospital. Delores and Senne. the family shows a dozen children with a twin father and an army veteran in Eu rope.
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Arthur Griser
Irma Griser
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First Test Vote Favors the Loan
Washington reports a 180 to 19 House vote rejecting a move to strike the FACOG 600 British loan from the bill. Speaker Rayburn urged ratification as world leadership implications and debates over collateral, timing, and security provisions continued among lawmakers.
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Drivers Strike Hits Western Routes Out Of West Los Angeles
Local chairman W P Pieattee announces a Santa Fe Trailways drivers strike on western lines serving Dalton Arizona New Mexico Tah Colorado and Texas amid wage agitation and looming breakdowns, with stay duration to be decided by the program board.
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Strike Called Off in Trieste Ends Two-Week Sitdown
Trieste ends two week strike after Allied authorities dissolve the strike committee and seven leftwing pro Yugoslav Tabor groups announce the action. Violence is contained with a single fatal beating reported. Italian shops reopen as normal.
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Giornale Alleato
Change in Guard Leads Lawrence State Guard Reshuffle
Gilberet A. Francis resigns as captain after five years. First Lt. Mahlon Bail is promoted to captain and Second Lt. Louie Provost steps to first lieutenant. Y. Dale Grady becomes second lieutenant. Lawrence company seeks 15 new recruits and will attend camp on August 11 with full strength 40 men and 3 officers. National Guard prospects loom for 1947. drills resume weekly at Community building.
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Helped Japs Decide Surrender Talk Revealed
The US strategic command survey disclosed that a B Superfortress pilot helped shape surrender timing after an atomic bomb was reportedly planned for Tokyo on August 12. Washington officials stated the source was an unidentified prisoner. the 20th Air Force would not release the pilot’s name.
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Strangler Attacks Woman in Boston Home
Police report a short stocky man attacked Mrs. Helen Cronin 40 in her Boston bedroom early today. He allegedly tried to strangle her daughter Eleanor, 12, with a belt and muffled screams with a bathing suit straw. A neck tie left behind linked to a man who accompanied Mrs. Cronin last night.
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Public health workshop urges stronger Kansas health program
At the first annual state wide Health Education Workshop held at the Memorial Union KU, speakers labeled the Kansas public health program inadequate. Frank Fiord of the U S Office of Education urged 160 public health workers to apply workshop techniques to expand local health programs and enlist support from teachers engineers parents and officials. The event, sponsored by state health and education boards and KU Extension, will be held annually at the Union.
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Warren Hile to Deliver Sermon at Park Services
Warren Hile pastor of the First Christian church will lead a United Protestant service at South Park tomorrow evening. The Rev Hile will speak on Christ the Hope of the Word and be supported by the church choir with special music and singing. Attendance at park meetings has been strong and the 8 pm service will start on time. if weather is bad the service moves to Trinity Lutheran church.
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Two Decommissioned Escort Carriers Damaged in Dock Fire
Boston on July 13 a three alarm fire damaged two decommissioned escort carriers Manila Bay and Marcus Island amid 40 yards of dock at the navy yard annex South Berton. Plates buckled on both vessels as 25 fire units from the Boston fire department city and East Guard fire boats and navy personnel fought the blaze.
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Hughes Fights for Life Amid Public Support
Los Angeles reports Hughes continues his stubborn battle for life as supporters line the sidelines, with President Truman telegraphing confidence. George D. Anthony resigns as suburban Bay Village justice of the peace, citing opposition to eviction suits amid alleged landlord abuses during OPA cancellation.
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Kansas Wheat Big Money Crop Forecast by Kansas Millers
Kansas wheat crop could reach 225000000 bushels this year, called the big money crop by Jess Smith of the Associated Millers of Kansas Wheat after a talk with C F Skiver of the Kansas Wheat Improvement Association. Government estimates as of July 1 are about 111000000 bushels lower. The 1919 high was this state's previous record, while current prices under OPA ceilings ranged around 1.70 a bushel in western Kansas making the crop worth well over 333000.10 at that level.
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Work to Proceed at Sunflower Ordnance Works
The ammonium nitrate program will launch next Monday at Sunflower Ordnance Works under Major Arthur E. Inman. Construction by H. K. Ferguson Co. will add facilities to produce ammonium nitrate liquor for fertilizer. The Heroplespowder Co. will operate the new plant under a cost plus fee contract similar to wartime powder production. The site now runs three peace aims including navy powder finishing and storage of war reserve materials. Since June 7, ordnance responsibility shifted to veterans, with 74% of hires since 1940 veterans. Hercules Powder re-employs veterans in prewar roles, placing them where they qualify per War Department standards.
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Americans To Arrive Tomorrow From Paris Flight
The state department announced President Trunshin and a party including Secretary Rymes and Senator Connally will land here near noon tomorrow. They departed Paris after meetings and will address the nation Monday night.
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Reserve Officers Meet in Douglas County Chapter Election
Albert Palmertee, KU engineering instructor, elected president of the Douglas County Reserve Officers Association at a Community Building gathering attended by 27 World War II veterans. Don Jults and James Postman Heath were chosen as vice president and secretary treasurer. Palmertee urges contact at the University of Kansas for those interested in joining.
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Kaw Valley Potato Harvest Marks Strong 1946 Crop
Kaw Valley potato growers completed a large harvest amid delays and shortages, selling over 800 carloads of potatoes since early June. Government purchases reached 117 cars, with much of the crop graded high quality and shipped to marketing points nationwide through July.
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Cows drink DDT at Fayette farm incident
Farmer Cordell Install sprayed cows with DDT and left the field. upon return one animal consumed about three gallons. At Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station officials said no harm expected. Separate reports note a China air crash near Tsiwan killing several. 49 aboard with only three survivors. Tomorrow two concerts by University of Kansas Mid-West Music Camp groups.
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