New Crisis in Berlin Blockade Deepens Across Sectors
Western powers consult in London as the Berlin blockade persists. Moscow backs the city’s authorities while the United States and Britain suspend rail traffic between zones to pressure the Soviets. Aimed at pressuring for a return to normal traffic, the move follows a tense clash over control of the blocked city and central government authority.
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FEPC and Anti-Discrimination Orders Expand Truman Civil Rights push
President Truman announced two executive orders widening civil rights efforts, targeting equality in federal services and the armed forces. The moves come as southern Democrats unite to oppose his proposals, with critics highlighting the push for integrated workplaces and anti-discrimination measures. The White House stated orders aim to improve equality without impairing efficiency, despite debates over separate units in the military.
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Record of Mississippi River Flooding Near Oswige and Nearby Streams
The report notes rising river levels around Oswige as the Mississippi basin floods. Engineers project a further six feet increase while crest lines shift, with water inches from tapping. Residents observe rising tides and spillover along Le Bette County and nearby towns, including Chautopa, as crest moves east.
Political sparring over Truman message sparks party vote talk
Washington reports congressional leaders accuse President Truman’s address of purely political motives. Republicans name Scott Packewie as chairman of the national committee, backed by Gov. Dewey, while Taft and others condemn the message’s call for an emergency session as a campaign ploy. Weather bulletin notes moisture generally adequate with regional variances as wheat and grain prospects shift nationwide.
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Roads Remain Closed After Sudden Local Flooding
A Missouri town woke to closed roads and rising waters after a sudden flood event this morning. Authorities reported multiple road closures and urged caution as residents, including Mrs Lewis and her husband RM, connected with Spinefield, work to assess damage and establish their home.
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Truman urges congress to curb cost of living then and now
President Truman challenged a hostile Congress to act on rising living costs. He warned failure to curb prices could trigger economic collapse and claimed rivals abroad counted on such instability. He outlined six proposed brakes including credit limits and standby rationing, urging prompt action without detailing legislation.
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Move Against Delisquem Taxes Contested by County Treasurer
Douglas county real estate owners face publication of unpaid 1947 taxes as the County Treasurer Hoy Flory states state law requires annual advertisement and costs billed to taxpayers. The list will be printed three times next month and warrants may be issued to the sheriff for all unpaid 1947 personal taxes as provided by Kansas statutes.
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Ambassadors to Present Views to Molotov in Berlin Crisis
Western powers plan to have their ambassadors present individually to Foreign Minister Molotov their views on the Berlin blockade and talks with Germany. The method is intended to be less formal than a diplomatic note and aims for greater leeway to reach agreement without a formal rejection.
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Draft plan favors 25 year olds first under selective service
General Hershey announced after a Senate and House armed services conference that 25 year olds will be drafted first, with older 22 to 25 brackets proceeding next. The process aims for peacetime service within two months, with deferments reducing eligible numbers. Officials stressed the administration rests with General Hershey and details remain pending.
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Uncomfortable heat forecast in Topeka July 27
Topeka reports hot sticky weather with afternoon highs near 92 to 95 degrees and humidity making it feel xtra hot. Overnight lows in the upper 70s with scattered showers possible later today and tonight. Flood conditions persist at most points with minimal precipitation in the prior 24 hours. Goodland reached 96 degrees and 60 degrees as the low. Acme Dry Cleaning offers 20 percent discount cash and carry.
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Primary election interest rises as August 4 votes near
Countywide interest heats up for the August 4 primary with 18 830 ballots prepared for mailing across 26 Douglas County precincts. Republican voters face multiple contests across national and state posts while Democrats Prohibition and Socialist ballots show fewer races. Three main races promise heightened local attention as counts and write ins loom.
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Grain crisis hits Kansas City as elevators overflow
A grain bottleneck paralyzes Kansas City with 4841 cars carrying over 87 million bushels waiting to unload. Public elevators hold 36,249,289 bushels, leaving under 7 million of 45 million capacity. Private elevators and redirected shipments offer limited relief while rail officials plan talks on possible new shipment controls. A July 16 embargo bars movement of storage wheat without commitments, though contracted grain remains moving.
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President Truman Silent on Berlin Blockade in Congress Address
Washington July 24 The President skipped any explicit mention of the Berlin blockade crisis in his address to Congress yet his speech touched on depression era concerns and tense U S R relations. He warned that inflation controls are needed as communists at home and abroad threaten prosperity.
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Treaties to curb aggression cited in postwar alignments
Washington notes a broad push by Russia and eastern Europe to bind nations through anti aggression pacts. The document lists 22 compacts issued by the Soviet bloc with Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Hungary Poland and Albania among those involved.
Levy hike eyed for 1.84 mill school levy increase
A hearing was held by the state tax commission in Topeka to consider a 1.84 mill increase in the district budget. The 18 month budget adds 47 210 to the general fund boosting the levy to about 20 mills on a 12 million valuation. Final action on the request is not immediate but could come before the August 5 public hearing at Liberty Memorial High School.
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Miller urges new zoning plan for Lawrence
Lawrence council debates rezoning of four lots at Twenty third street and Barker avenue from U 2 to U 2 use with Baker seeking a grocery oriented future. Melvin Miller proposes zoning the lot for grocery store only or U 3 to allow Baker to proceed while avoiding broader retail uses. The council refers the matter to the planning commission for study and recommendation.
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New Main Street Plan Nears Start In Downs Town
The city council approved an ordinance to coordinate with the state highway commission to obtain federal funds for a $45,000 resurfacing project from the Kaw river bridge to Eleventh street. Funding will be split among federal, state, and city g over the five blocks, with completion targeted for early fall.
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Weather District Forecast For July 27 To August 1
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