Near Crisis in Cease-Fire Talks in Korea
Official UN spokesman reports no progress after a two hour session in Munsan Korea on July 19 as cease-fire negotiations near a crisis. Lt Col Preston says factions stand firm while tomorrow’s meeting may yield an agreement or signal finality. The UN notes the stalemate heightens tensions in the East peace talks.
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Korea
United Nations
Seid
W. J. Preston
Aa Cation Eald
Anid
U.N
U. N
Telephone service restoration efforts in North Lawrence
Residents faced phone outages as technicians from Grand Island Neb and local crews worked to restore lines. Authorities noted most problems were within homes where water entered utility boxes, with gradual improvements across the area though several towns remain affected.
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North Lawrence
Reso
Wba
Lawrence
Seriay
Ayres
Esse Water
Grand Island
Neb
Lawrence Mwyres
Prous
Untitled fragment about events and listings in Hesnctown
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a person or entity named Eoma the World and a monthly schedule. Details are unclear. possible vacation or opening notices appear amid garbled phrases. No clear date, place, or concrete action can be extracted.
Editorial: North Lawrence faces civic tragedy after flood
Receding flood waters expose devastation in North Lawrence with destroyed homes and miles of impassable streets. The piece urges immediate community aid including manpower, trucks, and equipment to remove mud, repair streets, and clear debris, emphasizing neighborly duty beyond sympathy.
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North Lawrence
RENTS TOO HIGH FOR SERVICEFAMILIES NEAR ARMY POSTS
Washington investigators report servicemen and their families endure sky high rents near major army posts. Senate committee chair Lyndon B. Johnson cites shacks and appalling living conditions, with photos illustrating hovels that are unfit for families. The inquiry covers Camp Bliss Cario, Kentucky Fort Atterbury Indiana Camp Lejeune Virginia and Fort Jackson South Carolina.
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Washington
Minyiservicemen
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnem
Texas
Siemee
Vmnorma
United States
America
Johnson
Bireccaridee
Atterbury
Camp
Fort Jackson
Emergency Leaves For Soldiers in Flood Areas
Army officials indicate leaves may be granted with favorable consideration by commanders in flood regions. Decisions will be handled on an individual basis, factoring in home or business flood conditions for each applicant.
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United States
Senate committee confronts Warren over Florida governor witness
July 19 report states the Senate investigation panel pressed Gov. Fuller Warren of Florida for testimony while accusing him of using every possible excuse to avoid appearing before the committee. The exchange highlights ongoing efforts and tensions in securing witness cooperation.
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Washington
Senate
Fuller Warren
Florida
Kansas Highways Closed From Topeka July Thirteenth
Kansas highway system lists many routes blocked by high water or washouts. Roads include east of Manhattan, near Topeka end of Lawrence, US 75 at Toy, US 77 south of Junction City, and others from Chanute to Stockton with closures noted across multiple counties including Mulvane and Maize. Local authorities urge motorists to seek alternate routes and check updates.
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Kansas Highway System
Manhattan
Lawren
Hattan
Bolomon
Lawrence
Iola
Nere Chanute
Eris Una Pryth
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Toy
Kimdate
Junction Cine
Stockton
Clayton
Mulvans
Franco names new ministers to restore monarchy in Spain
Madrid reports General Francisco Franco appointed two new ministers to tighten relations with the West and restore five kings to the throne. Decrees signed by Franco were sent to printers for tomorrow's official journal. The government is described as overwhelmingly monarchist and the caudillo warned ministers that the restoration would be carried out.
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Madrid
Francisco Franco
Wort
Spain
Generasgimo
Air Force commander Lt Gen Quezada plans retirement
Washington reports Lt Gen Elwood Quezada, a top Air Force commander, intends to retire. He recently commanded the joint task force that conducted atomic tests at Eniwetok and led the tactical air command from 1946 to 1948. The Air Force announced the move after press speculation of discord with higher officials.
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Washington
Air Force
Elwood R. A
Quezade
Joint Task Face
Eniwetok
Tactical Aid Command
Washi Evening Star
Ing
Wir Dores
Quesade
Flooded Area Free Advertising Service For Residents
Residents in a flooded area are invited to use a free advertising service. The notice directs owners to locate the service through the Lost and Found column and identify themselves as affected. Advertisements for used furniture will be published to assist those in need.
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Arené
Coloma
Tiege
Flood Moving Toward St Louis in Record Mississippi Rise
Flood waves push toward St Louis as Missouri river crests near Jefferson City and Mississippi junction. Crews bolster levees from Cape Girardeau to St Louis while power plants brace for higher crests. West Alton residents defy evacuation as army dikes hold under mounting pressure.
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Cape Girardeau
Jefferson City
Missouri
Kansas
St Louis
St. Louis
Pana &A
Mississippi
West Alton
St Charles
No Rainfall Predicted For Kansas Tonight And Tomorrow
Weather bureau forecaster Richard Garrett reports fair conditions with no rainfall across Kansas tonight and tomorrow. While streams fall slowly after last week’s heavy crest, readings show Blue and Republican rivers near flood levels earlier today but expected to recede as rain ends.
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Topena
Swy
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Richard Garrett
Republican
Teene
Garrett
Tapio
Centralia
Tae
Clay Ceriter
Eaore
Not Sure Who Will Handle Flood Relief Funds
President Truman said the $25,000,000 approved by Congress for emergency flood relief in the Kansas Missouri area would be spent under his control. He has not received specifics from Missouri Governor Forrest Smith on needed funds and plans to assess needs through inquiry and aerial reconnaissance.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Kansas-Missouri
Forrest Smith
Missouri
Threat to Korea talks shadows truce negotiations
Washington reports a Communist demand to withdraw all foreign troops from Korea threatens the Kaesong talks. Officials say the two sides are deeply at odds and a compromise is unclear. A Moscow broadcast quoted Nam Il pressing withdrawal as a key guarantee against renewed hostilities, elevating the issue above other agenda items.
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Ase
Korea
Kaesong
Talke
Talka
Pyongyang
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U. N
U. S
Area Commander to Visit Flooded Kaw River Towns
Brig Gen Donald G Shingler chief of Missouri river division to dering engineers will inspect flood stricken Kaw valley area Friday and Saturday this week. He has Omaha Nebraska headquarters and visit arranged by Captain Wollard local commander. Paul A Burns engineer office representative met Perry and Oskaloosa officials on flood rehabilitation plans. Lawrence engineer office serves Douglas and Jefferson counties as Wollard and Frank L Dorr Jr toured Eudora and Lecompton to assess emergency needs.
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Donald G. Shingler
Missouri Sie
Ering
Kaw’ Valley
General Shingler
Omaha
Nebi
Lo Seat
Caees
Jos. Wollard
Shingler
K City
Paul A. Burns
Engineers
Jefferson County
Ares
Perry
Oskaloosa
Lawrence
Douglas
Jefferson
Captain Wollard
Frank L. Dorr, Jr
Eudora
Lecompton
House votes four month freeze on prices and wages
Washington reports the house approved a four month price and wage freeze at July levels with farm commodities selling below parity exempted. The vote sets a temporary stabilization measure amid ongoing discussions on cost of living and economic policy.
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Washington
House
Eee
Gas and Electric Rationed After Inspection North Lawrence
Gas and electricity will be turned on in North Lawrence on an individual residence basis after each home is inspected by the city building inspector. Water is turned on in some areas south of the tracks but must be boiled for drinking until purity is confirmed. Dr. Wagenblast directs sanitation steps including mud removal, soapy scrubbing, and chlorine disinfection. City crews will inspect wiring and gas piping before full service is restored.
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North Lawrence
Elm
Locust
H.R. Wagenblast
Health Department
Wagenblast
Legion Urges Help for Flood Areas in Kansas Missouri
Indianapolis July 19 The American Legion National Commander Erle Cocke Jr called on three million members to aid flood sufferers in Kansas and Missouri. A clearing committee will be formed at National headquarters in Indianapolis. Legionnaires in the two states already feed clothe house refugees and aid reconstruction. He urged posts in the Lower Mississippi valley to alert disaster relief committees for emergency duties.
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Indianapolis
American Legion
Erle Cocke, Jr
Legion
Kansas
Missouri
Mississippi Valley
Secrecy Surrounds Kaesong Talks Reported in Korea
Secrecy surrounds the Kaesong cease fire talks as diplomats meet behind closed doors. Vice Admiral Turner Joy and General Nam Il lead discussions while about twenty UN reporters observe in a rain-soaked room, unsure of every detail shared at the green-topped table.
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Gen
Nam Il
Epee
Truman appeals for flood relief funds nationwide
President Truman urged Americans to donate at least 5 million dollars through local Red Cross chapters for flood relief in Missouri Oklahoma and Texas. Additional funds were sent for Missouri Kansas relief. Congress had already approved 25 million for the stricken region. The president noted aerial inspections and praised relief efforts by military federal state and local governments and the Red Cross. Also, Nebraska editor Edger Howerd Dean, 92, longtime Columbus Telegram leader, died. The Doge Market Index reported 60 stocks at 9.20 up .2.
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Truman
Red Res
Insas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Mr. Pom
Emerge Relief
Brest
Kansas
Congress
E. Roland Harriman
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Cain
Esrlip
Municil
Red Goose
Nebraska
Columbus
Neb
U— Edger Howerd
Telegram
Howard
Some Bright Spots in Flood Show Residents’ Spirit
In North Lawrence families cope with flood damage as flowers bloom and grass stays green in patches. Residents help each other salvage belongings, with the Murphy family washing walls and saving neighbors’ furniture while river cleanup continues.
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North
Lawrence
Area Flood Group Forms To Channel Federal Aid
A Douglas County non profit, Douglas County Disaster Inc, formed to funnel federal aid through engineers for Kaw river flood recovery. Local contractors and laborers will work with county and city officials under Army command, with fair wages and nominal equipment rentals, to rehabilitate the area after July floods.
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Chamber of Commerce
Kaw
Jate
Iate
Joseph D. Wolklord
Douglas County
Teale
Carpirn Fian
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