Congress Deliberates After War Concludes Its Session
Congress plans a cautious return with a light, informal schedule over several weeks. Committees prepare demobilization bills as lawmakers balance election campaigns. Officials estimate millions of war workers face reemployment and a flood of war surplus goods may enter the market, from trucks to nails.
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Office of War Exormation
Chlorine Gas Explosion Ties Up Ellis Kan Dock
Union Pacific freight dock in Ellis Kansas was shut after a chlorine gas tank exploded on a Saturday. Four men were hospitalized including foreman Dan Rawley and machinist Henry Leisenring. Victims Joe Brown and William Wolf also listed as seriously ill. Local authorities investigate the incident as medical staff provide care.
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Union Pacific
Dan Rawley
Henry Leisenring
Joe Brown
William ‘Wolf
Kansans listed as missing in action in WWII
Washington July 31 war department lists 1 134 soldiers missing in action including Kansans like Blaine H Barritt Hutchinson Donald J Wichita John A Pierson Wyne y and James J Stral Hutchinson among others with ranks from private to captain and tech sergeant.
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War Department
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Robert M. Pilchard
Central Pacific Area
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Blaine H. Barritt
Hutchinson
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Dies Will Investigate Unamerican Activities in Jasper
Rep. Martin of Texas said the House committee on unamerican activities will probe in Jasper on July 31. The statement framed the inquiry as part of a broader effort to expose disloyalty and subversion in the area.
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Martin ‘Dies
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House Committee On Unamerican
Deas
Jefferson
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