Truman Signs Atlantic Pact Aims to Back Arms Aid
President Truman signed the North Atlantic Treaty and urged Congress to approve a 1.45 billion foreign arms program to help Western Europe and other nations rebuild defenses amid Soviet pressure. He framed the aid as essential to a free world and urged swift action despite Republican doubts and calls for a smaller initial package. The peace pact, seen as a historic step, accompanies plans to supply U.S. military stocks and rehabilitation funds to eight European nations and others.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
2000 Persons Scheduled To Take Part In Air Meet
Model airplane enthusiasts from 48 states Canada and Mexico gathered at the Olathe naval air station for the 18th annual meet. More than 20 participants from varied regions were to enter a six day event sanctioned by the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Registration began as show entries spanned rubber hand models to jets and rockets with divisions for under 16 16 to 20 and over 20.
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Olathe
Kan
States
Canada
Mexico
Olathe Naval Air Station
Academy of Model Aeronautics
Washington
Garden City Names First Fulltime Recreation Director
Paul Masoner, chairman of the city recreation commission, announced that Lerman Beringer of Independence will become Garden City Kansas’s first fulltime recreational director on August 1. The selection ends an eight month search to build a municipal program funded by tax support.
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Garden City
Kan
Lerman Beringer
Independence
Paul Masoner
Beringer
Traffic collision injures two in Calliaion Sheriff's area
Injured in a highway collision reported by Calliaion Sheriff's forces involve Norman Annie Hanya City Missouri and Aui E Carter of Harris. They collided on Highway 9 at a curve one mile from the town Saturday night. Lois Carter sustained a slight injury. Both cars were reportedly attended by officers before departure.
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Sheriff's Forces
Norman -Annie Hanya City
Aui E. Carter
Harris
Lois Carter
Hier River
Malas
U.S. Plan to Boost Jobs Hits Target Areas Amid Slump
Washington reports the Truman administration launched a regional jobs aid plan. Key officials from the Commerce Dept travel to Boston Louisville and Atlanta to map unemployment pockets while a January 1 appraisal deadline looms for a potential new pump priming effort.
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Washington
Truman
Treman
Connection Ry
de Sawyer
Boston
Council
Seg Povernors
New England
Lawrence visitor John R. Barnes linked to school move
John R. Barnes former principal and Lawrence visitor arrived in town, discussing war effort repeal and school leadership. He previously left Lawrence twenty miles ago to take a post at Grosse Pointe Michigan, with disputes over state actions and authority lingering.
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John R. Barnes
Act of Congress
Lawrence
Grosse Pointe
Mich
Lone Elm
Anderson County
Garnett
Rotary
Barnes
Rosae Pointe
Kem Seeks Ban on U S Recovery Funds for Nationalized Industries
Washington July 25 Senator Kem R Missouri gains backing from Senators Wherry and McClellan to attach an amendment blocking use of American recovery dollars for nations that nationalize basic industries. The measure targets Britain and France, aims to deter future nationalizations, and would not affect funds already allocated. Senator Lucas of Illinois says President Roosevelt hopeful the Senate will defeat crippling amendments to foreign aid bills.
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Senilator
Kem
Great Britain
France
Britain
England
Lucas
Illinois
Truman
Senate
Death of Yakima race driver from fence crash
July 25, 73 Yakima Washington Corneliux Om a car driver Allen E Hobson died after his car plunged through a fence at the Central Washington fairgrounds a splintered 10 foot plank pierced his abdomen doctors sawed away four feet of wood from each side during a long rescue his wife Jean watched from the stands and remained at his side during the 55 minutes to free him.
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Yakima
Wash
Corneliux
Lentral Washington Fairgrounds
Allen E. Hobson
Hobgen
Jean
Typhoon Near Iwo Jima Hits Okinawa With Devastation
News from Tokyo reports a second typhoon veering toward Iwo Jima after battering Okinawa with winds up to 150 mph. One American dead and 16 injured as the storm slams the China coast near Shanghai. A seven year old American girl died among 1000 U.S. wives and children. 116 Americans injured at the U.S. military base. Air force headquarters says damage surpasses prior storms and exceeds $10 million.
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Shanghai
China
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Airforce
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Pacific
Germany
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Frankfurt
Bonn
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
London
Tony Saterfinnt
Britain
DROWNS IN FAMILY TUB 8 MONTH OLD IN WICHITA
Eight month old Linda Williams drowned in her family bathtub in Wichita as the water level rose during hot weather. County coroner Dr. Lang F. Bowman ruled the death accidental after the mother, Mrs. Clifford R. Williams, said the child was playing in the tub and the drain may have become blocked or the water level rose unexpectedly. The infant was taken to a hospital but pronounced dead on arrival.
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Wichita
Linda Williams
Lang F. Bowman
Clifford R. Williams
Felice
Charles E Baby
Baseball ties Brooklyn St Louis in late game
Brooklyn and St Louis battled for the National League lead finishing in a 4-4 tie when play was called after nine innings to allow both teams to catch trains westbound.
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Brooklyn
Brookyn
St. Louis
Administration Pushes Fast Action on Foreign Arms Aid
Washington July 25. Administration leaders moved quickly to press for rapid action on the foreign arms bill in both houses after President Truman's request. Hearings were slated in the House by Speaker Rayburn, who called the program vital to the Atlantic defense line, while Senate discussions paused with committee actions pending. Republican critics urged caution as party lines formed over the scope and speed of military aid to Europe and Asia.
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Vandenberg
Michigan
Senate Foreign” Relations Committee
Ehipe
Dulles
New York
Senute
State Department
America
Department
Washington
Senate
Cp—Administration
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Rayburn
Foreign Affairs Committee
Prealssen Barkley
Tydings
Armed Services Committes
Lucas
Democrat
Wherry
Neb
Frompt
D.-Ga
Vorys R.ohio
Europe
China
Conatete
Truman Calls North Atlantic Pact Step Toward Free World
President Truman described the North Atlantic pact as a step toward a free world free from fear. He spoke at a White House ceremony after signing the instrument of ratification, noting overwhelming Senate and public support in a strong pledge to preserve peace and freedom.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Coal Leaders Attack Three Day Work Week Plan
Washington July 25 George H Love of Pittsburg Consolidated Coal and Senator Robertson denounce John L Lewis three day work week as confiscation of private capital. Harry M Moses of U S Steel Coal subsidiaries warns of severe damage to local industry and economy as Senate Banking Committee launches coal industry probe. Moses and Love deny intent to crown a czar while confirming talks to select a full time spokesman to negotiate with Lewis.
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George H. Love
Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Company
John L. Lewis
Robertson D.vad
United Mine Workers
Harry M. Moses
U. S. Steel Brition
Lecal
Lewis
Senate Banking Committee
Robertson
Ponal
Basi
Moses
Love
Weather forecast shows cooler trend for Kansas with scattered storms
Topeka reports a slight relief with a cool front over Kansas. Forecaster A D Robb says cloudy skies may yield scattered thunderstorms tonight. Western and northern areas likely to drop cooler, with broader cooling possible Tuesday. Highs range 90s in the northwest to near 98 in the southeast. some locales may not feel the cool air. No rain reported statewide in the last 24 hours.
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Topeka
Kansas
A. D. Robb
Toni
Bani Illipebure Reed
Ak Ieee
Leba
Regan Nomination Approved as U S Marshal for Kansas
The senate judiciary committee approved the nomination of Joseph P. Regan of Kansas City Kansas for U S marshal for Kansas Regan a deputy on the marshal's staff in Kansas City was selected to succeed William M Lindsay of Pittsburg Kansas who had held the office since May 8 1940 approval moves to the full Senate for action and awaits final confirmation.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Joseph P. Regan
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
William M. Lindsay
Pittsburg
Driver Is Injured As Car Overturns Twice
Nevada Mo July 25 A Pittsburg Kan man was injured near Deerfield yesterday when his car hit a culvert and overturned twice. Thompson 55 suffered a leg fracture and other injuries. His wife Lizzie 44 and sons Kenneth Ray 16 Irene Allen 10 were not seriously injured. The accident happened on the return trip from Kansas City. They were treated here and then taken to Pittsburg.
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Nevada
Pittsburg
Kanman
Deerfield Westerday
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Lizzie
Kenneth Ray
Irene Allen
Thompson
Kansas City
Reds push toward Changsha threaten nationalist hold
Chinese communists advanced toward Changsha in Hunan, with estimates placing forces five miles east of Changsha and ten miles east of Chuchow. Nationalists fear losing Hunan would doom south China, as fighting rages near Ungan and 45 miles southeast of Changsha.
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Changsha
Carton
Hunan
South China
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Ih Sha
Newa
Canton
UV. 3
State Department
China
Congress
Kuomintang
Nationalist Party
T. V. Saong
Hand H.W. Kung
Cenetralissime
Chiang Kai- Shek
Pacific
Zone School For Teachers In Lawrence
A two day zone school for teachers of northeast Kansas will meet in Lawrence on October 13 and 14. Dr E L Novotny superintendent of schools says the Kansas State Teachers association sponsors the event with cooperation from the National Education association. Hosts include Lawrence public schools and the University of Kansas. Local delegates named are Lowell E Bailey Se Teen Ingelson and Hazel Dawson with alternates Elets Ernest V Lowell Sutton and Mabel Mallory.
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Lawrence
E. L. Novotny
Kansas State Teachers Association
National Education Association
Lawrence Public Schools
University of Kansas
Parsons Names Berglund Acting Mayor After Ouster
G A Berglund a retired optometrist was named acting mayor of Parsons Kansas by the city commission. He will be sworn in tomorrow afternoon after being away today. The city has lacked a mayor since July 16 when Vernon C Axton was suspended by the state supreme court amid an ouster suit. Berglund has long served on the school board and is a longtime resident of Parsons.
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Associated Press
Parsons
Kan
G. A. Berglund
Berglund
State Supreme Court
Vernon C. Axton
Cancel Youth Fete Moves to University Institute
Dr Janes M Mott Baldwin county health officer cancels the annual Youth Fete amid polio concerns. About 800 youths from eastern Kangas were to attend a week long gathering at Baker campus. A one day substitute institute will be held October on the Baker campus per institute dean Dr Harold Soulen and managers. No other polio reports from Baldwin at this time.
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Janes M. Mott
County Heath
Vern Mherry
Baldwin Farmer
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Journal-Workd
Kangas
Harold Soulen
Institute
Baker
Jean Waster
Kansas
Baldwin
Insurance Dividend Forms To Be Available August 29
The Lawrence Red Cross reports that National Service Life insurance dividend application forms will be available August 2. Grace Douce says the service ends by January with forms obtainable at post offices VA offices and veterans service organizations including the Red Cross. Assistance in applying is offered at the Red Cross office in the Community building weekdays evenings and Saturday noon.
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Lawrence Red Cross
National Service Life Insurance
Grace Douce
Veterans Administration
Veterans Service
Red Cross
Douce
VA Urges Veterans Not To Seek Dividend Data
World War I veterans are asked not to write or call the Veterans Administration about National Service Insurance dividends. The VA regional office in Kansas City says such inquiries slow service. A special application is being prepared and should be available in August at port offices and VA offices. Full instructions will accompany the forms. Closing average 60 stocks 62.7, up 2.
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Auoreme Court
Kaplan
Chicago
Shaw
Congremm
Ite Nowers
Tiche F. Woods
Shoreline Cooperative, Inc
Congress
John P. Lutinski
U7. 8
Cedarville
Ft. He
Veterans Administration
Kansas City
Veterans’ Service Organization
Weather Outlook for Fortion Region Tonight and Tuesday
Clear to partly cloudy skies with possible late thundershowers tonight and Tuesday. Cooler temperatures in the northwest. Low temperatures in the 70s tonight. Tuesday warmer in the northeast with little change elsewhere. Temperature readings from Gas Office Record.
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Kanna
Port 70
Plans announced for two day county 4 H fair and horse show
Officials from the county 4 H clubs FFA and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announced a two day cooperative event at Haskell Stadium. The plan includes 22 horse show classes eight from the Kansas Walking Horse Association plus 15 livestock and crops divisions. Prize money funds include a 100 donation from the Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee and 1000 from the Community Chest.
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Haskell Tnatture
F.F.A
Rich Club
Lawrence Chamber Commerce
Deal Six
Brams
John Brand
Title Ing Club
Kansas Walking Horse
Fasociation
Lawrence
Midwest
Haskell
County & H Council
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B. R. Zook
Chamber of Commerce
Ariculture Committee
Chris Kraft
Community Chest Board
Nts
Zook
Kaw Valley
Polio reports 17 new cases across nine counties
The state board of health reported 17 new polio cases with no new deaths. Total this year reaches 117 cases and seven deaths. New cases are spread across nine counties including Johnson with four cases and Geary, Allen with three each.
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Topeka
UPI
State Board of Health
Johnson County
Geary
Backyard Trash Fire Flares at A A Transite Residence
Firefighters responded to a backyard trash blaze at 640 Rhode Inland Street on Saturday at 2 50 p m. The fire spread only briefly and caused no damage, reports Fire Chief Ingeis.
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Rhodes Inland
Ingeis
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