Plant Explosion Leaves Many Dead and Wounded
Authorities report a catastrophic plant explosion with numerous fatalities and injuries. Emergency crews cordon the area as investigators assess the blast’s cause and scope.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1948
Page
1
Massive explosion devastates BASF plant at Ludwigshafen
July 28 reports from Ludwigshafen describe a great explosion and fire at the BASF chemical works. Police estimate about 600 missing or dead, with 200 believed to be at the site. The plant, producing dyes, suffered major destruction, and nearby towns experienced evacuation and injuries as firefighters battled the blaze. Several lines noted partial accessibility to the city and shifts of workers being moved to hospitals in Mannheim and Speyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwigshafen
Germany
Makan Hein
Fat Neek
Hedeberg
Miurvheim
Ludwigheafen
Frankfurt
WG. Farbenindustrie
Ori
Afon
Nominations For 900 Federal Jobs Will Not Be Considered
Washington July 28 UP Republicans posted a reserved for G T label on nine hundred federal posts. The senate will not consider nominations this summer, party leaders said, affecting postmasters federal judges and other appointments. Truman can keep selections in office via interim appointments, with Lilienthal and other key posts at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
G. T" Jabel
Senate
Spmne
Thomas E. Dewey
White House
Cression
Truman
David E. Lilienthal
Atumie Energy Commission
Lilieathal
Devry
Lisens Tealound
Jas Tyne
Thomas I
New Lawrence Chamber Adds 38 Members In Drive
Lawrence Chamber reports 38 new members added since July 14, boosting the roster and affecting the board’s prestige. The drive’s results include plans for a marker near the Chevrolet building warming a winter event, with city authorities evaluating required permits and painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
E. K. Zook
Haan
Eldridge Eerysy
Dnea
Orizand
Prt Mrive
Doar
Frestette Trinity
Awiaton
Zook
Chevrolet Company
Waly Italien
Elaniahire
Aviaction
Mine Disaster Claims Fourteen Workers at Deep Shaft
A nitrile gas and fire incident at a coal mine trapped and killed fourteen men in the deepest shaft area. Rescue workers, including George Red and Cornelia, were hurt. two others treated for minor injuries. The accident occurred four feet underground near the shaft’s eastern tipple. the fire was contained quickly after the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod
Hong
Trinden
King's
Witter Aynae
Venterdiy
George Red
Cornelia
Strinus
Isiured
Tnethana
Sauler
Tipple
Cooper
Rang
Pirates Hijack Plane In Midair Highjacking
An in flight piracy claim reports a group of pirates attempted to seize control of a plane during a flight near a coast. They allegedly fired a pistol at American pilot Dale Cramer, forcing control to a pirate pilot before the plane reached altitude. Cramer’s mother resides in Summerfield Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manns
Pirates
Fereste
Vatly Newa Gabd
Baer
Taki
Dale Cramer
Cramer
Ives
Summerfield
Kan
Waterways Blocked and Roads Closed Across Kansas
Floods leave multiple highways shut including US 59 near Erie and Shaw, US 6T near Jonestown, US 1s near Chetopa, RK 3 near Uniontown, and several state roads near Langley La Cygne Chanute Mulvane. Bridge out. Also: 14 month old Jackie Warren of Graf ton injured when kicked by a horse at Cedar Vale. He is hospitalized for head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Highways Department
Erie
Shaw
Jonetson City
Chetopa
Uniontown
Langley
la Cygne
Chanute
Mulvane
Sedan
Kan
Jackie Warren
George Warren
Grafton
Here
Cedar Vale
Kansas Hospital
Soldier Trevillien Rites Set At Golden Gate Cemetery
The body of Pvt. William Donald Trevillien killed in January is transported to San Francisco. Memorial services are planned for Wednesday August 4 at a local time. Trevillien, born in Thaglas county, enlisted March 17, 19 and served in the Philippines with the Army. His father Lannie Trevillien of New Hampshire Street arranged for services at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno. Brothers and sisters, including Mrs. Robert Lee Dorothy Trevillien, will attend alongside other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald K. Troevillien
Thon Lugen
San Francisco
Lannie Trovillien
New Hampshire
Sas Bwen
Fo Page
Trevillion
Thaglas County
Philippines
Trovillion
Serviewa
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Brune
Alt
Trevillien
Travis
Wil Wet
Bfo
Trosition Bewde
Robert Lee
Dorothy Treviliion
Ailine
Tallest Corn Advarnc Contest Revived in Lawrence Area
The Lawrence Nations Bis will revive the tallest corn stalk contest on August 21 at the bank, awarding cash prizes from 2.50 to 10 for the four tallest stalks. Aged history notes the event last ran in the 1920s to 1930s, with 18 feet 4 inches being the record set in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advarnc
Lawrence
Lawrence Nations Bis
Walter Schaal
Contesta
Sethal
Berlin crisis push for general European settlement talks
Western powers plan to begin talks with the Soviet Union on a broad general settlement for Europe, freezing east west Germany issues while negotiating a comprehensive German accord. Berlin disorders flare as Russians pressure on exchange, western allies deny blame and seek to open Western Berlin offices. Meanwhile a Wichita, Kansas arrest reports a jailbreak fugitive from Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondo
Whitehall
Britain
France
United States
Russia
Germany
Mos- Berlin
Uockaded Berlin
Fiormane
Pieters
Ankioda Gienmans
Heura
Nerioua
Huntieh
Berlin
Truman
U.S
First Ballots II Completes Primary Election Ballots Distribution
The article describes absentee ballots prepared by the county clerk for the primary, with ballots mailed to residents including a Denver vacationer. It notes polling places and timing, including doors opening at 8, Lawrence polls at 7, and ballots distributed to precincts for Tuesday voting. It mentions party ballots and election logistics across multiple locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Douglas County
California
Paris
Frege
Nd Math
Phauld Renin
Hiv
Gerbaet
Monnhiley
Jean
Loaelock
Sam
Showers and Cooler Move Across Kansas Tonight
Weather bulletin notes showers will reach southern and eastern Kansas tonight into tomorrow morning, with cooler air dropping highs to near 85 while western areas topped near 100 yesterday. Flooding eases state wide, Neosho and Marais des Cypnes rivers receding, roads reopen, scattered showers continue mainly in the west with totals from Tribune and other towns listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Toitherman S. Thulora
Crate
Cenler
Ark
Anthony
Garden City
A. Loews
Eanter
Hill City
Flora
Neosho
Ida
Oklahoma Line
Marins Des Cypnes
Ottawa
Parsons
Gewege
Iola
Marais Des Cygnes
Asawatomie
W N
Tribune
Scott City
Dodge City
Sublette
Liberal
Goodiad
Salina
Coffeyville
Kansas City
Gov Carlson Sets Meeting on Farm Program in Kan Sas
Governor Frank Carlson announced plans to complete an agriculture program tied to the Pick-Sloan Missouri River project. A meeting is set for August 13 to address watershed works and flood control after recent floods, with participation from federal and state conservation and agriculture officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan Sas
Missouri River
Jasin
Frank Carlson
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
Missouri Basi
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Bureau of Reclamation
Conservation and Agriculture
Truman Requests Will Be Studied Poll Tax Issue
President Truman urges examination of the proposed poll tax plan as a national policy matter. Officials anticipate hearings to assess constitutional and practical implications before any legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
GOP Rebuttal On Air Tonight Debates Poll Tax
US Senate Republicans meet in closed session to push antpoll tax legislation and to pause the poll tax bill. Senator Milikin and others announce plans to pressure for a decision while Democrats vow strong opposition.
Army medical reserve unit activated at University of Kansas
An army medical reserve officers training corps unit has been activated at the University of Kansas for Indian students seeking further study at the university with army training. The new unit mirrors the wartime activated program at other campuses and will train medical students for military service, with qualification through the university and national offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Medical Reserve Officers Training Corps
University of Kanssas
India
Metarthy
Westaunate
Penver
Ardenia
Othoeretian
ROTC Training Deferment Quotas Announced for KU
The ROTC deferment quotas for the army air force and navy were released by HOTC at the University of Kansas. Major Edward Dodd said the totals are 77300 for the army 40899 for the air force and 7800 for the navy with a regional and unit breakdown to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Navy
Air Force
H.O.T.C. W
University of
Fifth Army
K. U
No Farm Tax Relief Brevity of Session Dima Hope for Legislative Action
Washington July 28 Republican leaders said they do not plan to rush action in the special session on a bill to give income tax relief to farmers. The omnibus tax revision measure, approved late in the regular session, would grant tax concessions for land improvements and soil and water conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
B 29 Crash Kills Crew Near Aden In Arabian Sea
An American B 29 crashed near Aden Protectorate with 17 or 18 men aboard. One survivor identified as Gustafson. five bodies recovered. Lt Vateri Weaver and Sgt Sigver Gustafason named among the dead. crew to receive full military honors in the funeral service led by British authorities. Davis Monthan base said plane No 44 627109 took off six days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Aden Protectorate
Arabia
Davis-Monthan
Tucson
Ariz
Vateri T. Weaver
Galesburg
K U Officials Doubt Fall Enrollment After Draft Act
K U officials doubt fall enrollment will stay at last year’s level due to the 1948 Selective Service Act. Registrar James K. Hitt notes draft inquiries shape plans before arrival, with deferment options for those already in military service. Veterans transfer trends suggest most new entrants next year will be upperclassmen and non veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
K.L
James K. Hitt
KKU
Hitt
K. U
BE. R. Elbel
Veterans Bureau
Taxpayers Face A Boost In Levies In Lawrence Budget
Lawrence budget figures set a 45 mill levy increase over last year, boosting the aggregate city, county, and state levies to a level that raises a total governmental load for 1949. Officials cited valuation boosts and district levies, with North Lawrence residents paying part of the county drainage tax and rural high school district funds applying only to eligible rural taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Boat of Education
Iaference
Douglas County
Taaing Unita
Tenoe Tanvayvera
Las Malls
Mugity
Uisid
Achuvis
Eltaal
Cite
Tewa
Lawrene
Anguatty
Dagger
Angus
Donghae
Aig
Katina Hey
VMN
Fife
Amour
Pitta
Ventordae
Howe
Woritemeyer
Woestemeyer
Hook Jerome
Mit
Ines
Fellows City
Doug
North Lawrence
Nougla
Kaw
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Speyer
Flamin
Gineke
Manahede
Balwieehaven
Teviay Ory
Cer
Sarah Ohsearen
Ier
Kaine
Peters
Bary
Wichi
Wichita
Andrew F. Schneidel
Amore
Twlay
Peru
Lornev
Cine
Lia
Edwin F. Abele
GOP
C. of
Indiana
Moe
Junction City
Donald Trovillion
Golden Gate Cemetery
Lawrence National Bank
Dodgers
Cards
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinale
Newahaters
Euytte
Aiterbay Multe
Herta
Frau Louise Schroeder
Cty
Schroeder
Alexander Kotkiv
Walter Reese Smith
Lucius D. Clay
Moscow
Wester
Smith
Berliny
Johannes Stum
Authria
Paul Letyeh
Paul Markeraf
Rolice
Markerat
Markeraf
Stumm
R. B. Price
Robert W. Bethel
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State
McAlester
Edwin F. Abels
Wren—Ady
Gov. Carlson
Mislkin
New York
Estee Ketan
Spom Tee
Millikin R.culod
Seffort
Kurlier
Wherry
Nels
Averell
Ranger Rexael
Dotser
Maine
Ates
Jared Hinell
Theresa
Renner
Mbour
Home
Renate
Millikin
Jong
Army
Lonaameg
Sigver R. Gurtafason
Norwood, Mire
Gustafason
Pia Hatie Ee
Orrin Tucker
Tucker
Edmonton
Fort Worth
Havre
Una Angeles
Miami
Minneapolis
New Orleans
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