United States liner races toward new speed record
The United States, flagship 53,000 tons, aims to break the Queen Mary’s Europe to America crossing record on its maiden Atlantic voyage. Leaving New York on July 4, it completed 2,928 miles in 3 days 10 hours 40 minutes at 30.9 knots and set a new day run record, with Ambrose Light expected late Monday as a triumphant welcome waits in New York Harbor for Commodore Harry Manning and the crew.
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Boy from Abilene to lead ETO History report
June orders placed for Tice to fly to London and assume full command of the ETO as June events reshape leadership. The report notes the unexpected rise of the Abilene native in wartime command.
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History
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Three Believed Dead In California Tanker Fire
Union Oil sought the Arkitrain paving fire that damaged Neo tank pier injuring 30 men. Officials tentatively said they free million dollar dive started at a leaking air connection between the 8,168 ton tanker Victor H Kekky and the pier. A routine military investigation for possible sabotage was ordered. Damages to the wharf estimated at 2 million dollars with the Kelly valued at 3.5 million and the second tanker the Lompoc at 235.
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Lawrence Girl Recovering From Mild Case of Polio
The second polio case in the Lawrence area is Miss Dorothy Gentes daughter of M. E. Gentry of 338 Elm St. Lawrence Memorial Hospital earlier believed she did not have polio but late last week doctors diagnosed an extremely light case. She is home and recovering satisfactorily. Mrs Cavanaugh of Sunflower, another polio victim, progresses at Watkins Memorial Hospital after physical therapy. She is mother of a small child and became ill June 29.
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Farler
Emporian Elected Head of Kansas Amvets Group
Dr. John Patton of Emporia is elected commander of the Kansas Department of Amvets at the convention in Kansas City. Other officers include Ray Pooi r of Junction City as first vice commander, Milbird Foster of Wichita as second vice commander, Robert Rivenberg of Garden City as third vice commander, William Davis as judge advocate, Les Anderson as junior officer, and Rev Louis Bassa as chaplain and national executive committeeman.
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Garden City
Milbird Foster
Wichita
Robert Lee
Firtier
Les Anderson
JT Sunflower
William Davis
Kansas
Lanis B . Lawrence
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Wilbur McCool Sunflower
Louis Bassa
Trinity Lutheran Church
Wheat Elevator Space At K. C. Nearly Filled
Kansas City reports wheat storage space nearly full as a large influx of grain continues. Officials note a record intake in the era, with shipments surpassing last year and approaching the peak of prior records. Local storage managers expect capacity to be tight as harvest activity remains high.
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Farm Worker Killed By Sniper Outside Window
A gunman fired on a farmhouse near Wetmor Thornes farm Saturday, killing a farm worker and wounding a one-year-old widow, Maude Rolfe. Turner was at Mrs Rolfe’s home when three shots rang out from outside. A separate note mentions a 1862 federal act about land grants to states for colleges.
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Jewish Immigrants Revive Desolate Corridor into Blooming Land
Recent Jewish immigrants from Southern Arabia, North Africa, Iran and the Balkans become road builders, forest workers, farmers and artisans in the Holy Land. Supported by the American United Jewish Appeal and Fund Keren Kayemet, they settle, irrigate, and cultivate. Four years transformed rocky corridors into budding villages with white houses, while new projects emerge near Zoar and a large cement plant signals growth.
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New Towns Rise in Valley Where David Killed Goliath
AP Newsfeatures reports in Jerusalem describe rapid settlement growth in a valley near biblical sites. Four new communal settlements emerge amid shifting borders and ties to the Jordanian region, with dozens of villages and a growing population reshaping the region.
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Defense Dept lists 71 Korean War battle casualties
Washington report shows 71 total casualty count with 21 deaths and missing or injured in various incidents. The release notes 81 wounded, one missing and two injured beyond the fatalities in the latest war tally.
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Defense Department
Ike Had No Field Command His First 27 Years in Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower waited long after graduation in 1913 to see combat. He spent 27 years in service without field command, rising gradually under tough assignments and late promotions. He finally assumed significant leadership roles, including staff work in Washington and Europe, shaping his ascent before command.
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Persamilly
Officers Warn Public About Protecting Fawns in Paneer
Police urge caution around fawns in Paneer Ontario. Officials note many fawns are present, and the mother deer is often nearby but hidden. Citizens are asked not to disturb the wildlife and to give wildlife space to avoid stressing the young deer.
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