Russian Ambassador Panyushkin to Return to Russia
Russian Ambassador Alexander Panyushkin announced he will return to Russia with a new appointment. Georgi Zarubin has been selected to replace him in Washington and his name awaits State Department approval.
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Washington
Alexander Panyushkin
Russia
U. S
Georgi M. Zarubin
London
Panyushkin
Zarubin
Moscow
State Department
Canada
Royal Commission
Fing
Acheson
Two Lawrence Fires Reported At University And Train Station
Lawrence fire crews responded to a grease fire in the Student Union Building at the University of Kansas around 7 p.m. Thursday after a gas stove leak ignited the grease. Fire Chief Ingels said damage was light and the blaze under control. Early Friday at 7:05 a.m. a carload of ground alfalfa ignited at the Union Pacific Railroad station in North Lawrence. no damage estimate, but moderate loss was possible though the car remained intact.
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Lawrence Fire Department
University of Kans
Paul Tngela
Union Pacific
North Lawrence
Eisenhower earns editorial praise for first big press conference
Newspapers from Chicago to Newark laud General Eisenhower for his first press conference as a Republican presidential candidate. Critics praise his poise candor and confident demeanor while noting care not to overstep on complex issues.
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Associated Prote
Gen
Eisenhower
Chicago Sun-Times
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
New York Herald Tribune
New York Times
Francisco Chronicle
Newark Star-Ledger
President postpones trip to spend weekend with daughter
A fragment notes a delay to an early date for an upcoming trip. The reason given is the President’s desire to spend the weekend with his daughter Margaret. The text hints it will be her last week in Washington before traveling to Europe.
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Margaret
Washington
Europe
Western Union Seeks 9 3 Percent Rate Increase
Western Union Telegraph Co petitioned the government for authority to raise domestic message and money order rates by 9.3 percent, with July 1 set as the effective date. The FCC will review during a 30 day protest period, and workers had recently settled a 33 day strike with AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union.
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Washington
Western Union, Telegraph ‘Co
Federal Communications Commission
Western Union
FCC
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union
Action on Postal Pay Measure Passes Congress and Signed
Congress whipped an appropriation bill on Thursday and President Truman signed it, restoring pay days for about half a million postal workers. Roughly half the funds cover May postal work while the post office had exhausted salary funds delaying June 1 checks.
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Washington
Congress
Bill Whippes
Truman
Troopers Called Out at Baton Rouge Prison Sit-Down
At Baton Rouge Louisiana troopers broke up a sit-down strike of about 200 Negro prisoners at the state penitentiary in Angola. Three gas shells were fired into the camp barracks and 42 ringleaders were seized while the rest surrendered and returned to farm work. Prison Superintendent reported the incident began when prisoners demanded better living facilities. Officer Grevember named as ringleader.
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Baton Rouge
Nexro
Louisiana
Tirta
Col
Francis Grevembere
Angola
Here
Npp
Bazer
Feige Arracks
No TV for Press Talk Eisenhower Event
Broadcasting networks reported no plans for live television or radio coverage of Gen. Eisenhower's press conference in New York Saturday. No schedule details or arrangements were announced by networks or officials.
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New York 1
Gen. Eisenhower
Break-in at Pendlette Medical Office Delayed Discovery
A break-in occurred at Dr RB Pendlette's office at 2712 Mass St on Thursday night. Entry was gained by prying a downstairs hallway door and the office door was jimmied. A locked desk drawer was pried open and rifled though no other offices in the building were disturbed.
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RB. L. Pendlette
Halloway
Pendleton
Reds Scare Campaign Backfires in Germany
East German propaganda aimed at scaring West Berlin residents backfired as thousands fled to the West. West Berlin refugee stations took in more than 1,510 East Germans in three days, with Coburg frontier reporting 20 to 40 arrivals daily. Youths faced draft fears as the Reds announce a new East German army and families fled war fears.
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Berlin
West Berlin
West Germany
Coburg
Reds
Truman postpones weekend visit to Rhode Island farm
The White House announced President Truman will postpone his planned weekend at the Rhode Island farm of ousted attorney-general J. Howard McGrath. The visit was scheduled for June 14 but will be rescheduled.
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Washington
Truman
Rhode Island
J. Howard McGrath
White House
Vacation Bible study kicks off at Church of Christ Stull
Vacation Bible study begins June 9 at 9 30 a m at the Church of Christ in Stull with Evangelist Winford Lee from Clarinda in charge All children aged 5 and up invited Evening services at 8 p m The Rev and Mrs Glenn Riley hosted dinner guests with local families and wedding anniversaries were celebrated during a weekend gathering A Topeka visitor and Chicago guests were mentioned among other social notes
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Church of Christ At
Stull
Winford Lee
Clarinda
Town
Glenn Riley
Gus Hartman
Amelia
Bill Anderson
Barbara
Paul Schweimmer
Hartman Family Gatherings and Local Visits Noted
A stream of short visits and greetings fills the community pages as families and friends meet. Mrs. Erna Muller Delorae of Topeka spend Saturday with the Hartman and Hartman families. Calvin Hartman hosts a reception. Naperville trip follows. Dr Cy Boursaw hospitalized for observation. Loyd Dunlap visits from Jarbalo. Grace Dowers and family host relations. Warren Hartman and Suzanne of St Joseph spend time with the Hartman household. Children Day plans at The E U B Church. Kansas City visitors include Herb Lewis.
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Wesley Wulfkuhle
Noell
Karen
Erna Muller
Delorae
Topeka
Gus Hartman
Amelia
Fred Hartman
Calvin Hartman
Naperville
Cy Boursaw
Loyd Dunlap
Jarbalo
Grace Dowers
Harry Riley
Ronney
Howard Hook
Silver’Lake
Robert Walikuhle
Warren Hartman
Suzanne
St. Joseph
Fred , Hartman
E.U.B
Glen Riley
Amelia Hartman
W. P. Henry
Herb Lewis
Kansas City
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Foschia
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