Ship Owners To Make An Offer On Coast Strike
West coast ship owners agreed to make an offer to three maritime unions threatening a nationwide shipping strike on June 15. The move followed White House talks and a CIO National Maritime Union strategy session with unions from cooks, stewards, marine firemen, and engineers.
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Washington
White House
Tom Clark
John W. Snyder
Big
C.I.O. National Maritime Union
Bridges
Harryridges
C.i.c.international
Farehouse Men's Union
Frank O P. Foisia
Watertons
Pafie Consi Sperators
Parjtes
National Maritime Union
Basia
Approval Predicted For Nominations of Vinson and Snyder
Washington June 7 President Truman’s picks Fred Vinson for chief justice and John Snyder for secretary of the treasury drew predictions of swift senate approval. Sullivan to undersecretary of the navy also announced. Republicans and some pro labor Democrats crit icize Vinson and Snyder though pledges to confirm remain. Vinson would replace the late Harlan F. Stone. Snyder would succeed Vinson as secretary.
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Washington
Truman
Fred M. Vinson
The
United States
John ¥. Snyder
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
John L Sullivan
Navy
Vinson
Snyder
Republicana
New Deal
White House
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Harlan F. Stone
St. Louis
Two Die In Truck Train Collision Near Lawrence
Mrs Henry Beurman 32 and her nephew Ed Grimes 17, both of Route 1 Lawrence, were killed instantly when their truck was struck by Santa Fe passenger train No 28 at Lake View crossing five miles NW of Lawrence. The youth drove the truck onto the track. the engine and train crew indicated no warning was seen. Funeral services for the aunt and nephew will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Rumsey funeral home with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. The locomotive suffered front-end damage and pulled the truck about a quarter mile. In other news, 21 Kansas high school graduates have been awarded Summerfield scholarships at the University of Kansas from 40 finalists across 27 Kansas high schools for eight semesters of study.
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E. P. Addy
Santa Fe
E. W. Kraus
Emporia
and &. Williams
Wesley Grimes
Lake View
State of Kansas
Summerfield
University of Kansas
Kansas
K.U
Solon E. Summerfield
New York City
Billy R. Adams
Wichita
Wichita East
Blorker
Lawrence
Achita Cwtehita
East
Harold Cogswell
Rethel
Washington
Staral
John J. Berhardt
Merriam
Shaw
J.P. Stubbs
Cwichita
Robert K. Thayer
Manhattan
John W. Weigel
James L. White
Robert B. Young
Kansas City
Wyandutt
Mobile dental unit visits University of Kansas
A mobile dental unit from the Ninth Naval District cruises to Lawrence for a three week period to examine trainees at the University of Kansas. The 22 by 11 foot truck offers two dental chairs and X-ray facilities and will inspect 169 ROTC men, 67 V-5 students, 19 ships company personnel, and night officers. Naval officers in charge include Lt Commander George Moore and Lt (jg) H W Lyon with R A Campbell W W Quinn and P W Hammond also aboard.
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Ninth Naval District
Lawrence
Universit of
Kansas
R.O.T.C
K.U
George Qt ‘Moore
H. W. Lyon
R. A. Campbell
Ists
W.W. Quinn
Pharmacists
P. W.’ Hammond
Apa
I Ienceding
Creamery strike hits Lawrence ice cream dealers
Lawrence ice cream dealers who used Kansas City supplies faced shortages as creameries there went on strike. Local outlets report yesterday’s cutoff and limited stock lasting only through current supplies. The Crown Drug Store had 100 gallons available before its supply ran out, with no takeout packaged ice cream. Edmonds Soda Fountain warned of likely early depletion, and Jayhawk Creamery noted increased local orders while prioritizing local dealers.
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Tce
Lawrence
Kansas City
Crown Drug Store
Edmonds Soda Fountain
Jayhawk Creamery
Wallace calls Democrats the progressive party warn against third party
Washington June 7 Secretary Wallace said the Democratic party is the progressive party and warned against a third party move that could only lead to a reactionary victory. The article was written for The Democrat at the request of the Democratic National Committee.
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Washington
Wallace
Democratic Party
Progressive Party
Democrat
Democratic National Committee
New York
American Labor Party
Veterans receive readjustment allowances in four states
In April, 46,285 self employed veterans in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma received readjustment allowances totaling 4,721,593. The figure shows a 50 percent rise from March when 30,996 veterans were paid 3,161,410.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
The
Veterans Administration
Tell the World Union Service in South Park Sunday
The Union Service themed Tell the World will be held Sunday evening at 7 30 led by Ben Shanklin with Mrs Paul C Rankin at piano The program features solos The Lord s Prayer by Malette sung by Miss Marjorie Doyle and The Stranger of Galilee by Mrs Dc H Mortis sung by Mr Shanklin Three university students Myre Bernita Keith Mansfield Jake Friesen and Kenneth Beasley will give brief talks Why I Want to Be a Christian What the World Needs to Know and How Everyone Can Help The devotional will be by Hubert Church and Charles Dillon The event invites Lawrence and university communities to an outdoor service If weather fails it will be held at Trinity Lutheran church
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South Park
Ministerial Alliance
Ben Shanklin
Paul C. Rankin
Malette
Marjorie Doyle
Hubert Church
Charles Dillon
Lawrence
University
Trinity Lutheran Church
Germans in protest over U S army home requisitions
In Wiesbaden the advisory parliament of greater Hesse unanimously adopted a protest denouncing the requisitioning of German homes by the U S army. Leaders of four parties warned of hunger and displacement and warned of disastrous effects on Germany's birth and reconciliation.
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Wiesbaden
Germany
Greater
Hesse
U. S
Lawrence Gun Club Hosts Busy Kansas Trapshooting Meet
Lawrence Gun Club opens a three day Kansas State Trapshooting tournament drawing over 125 entrants from seven states and beyond. Buck Ozborn leads early with 98 of 100 while others trail in the gusty wind as shooters anticipate a record field and limited ammunition affecting practice.
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Middle West
Lawrence
Buck Ozborn
Faucett
Osborn
Bob M. Lindisey
Chappell, Neb
Earl Dreyer
Lexington
J. T. Frakes
Dearborn
Houston
Tex
John Clay
Houston Gun Club
Amateur Trapshooting Association
W. B. Higley
Colorado
Hig Iley
Phil R. Miller
Kansas City
Bill Harder
Lincoln
Neb
Vandalia
Ohio
Cle Bratton
Council Grove
H. M
Dutch” Hauser
Marion
JC. H. Weaver
Lyons
Matt O 'Celogich
Florida
Russell Elliott
Rayton
North America
John DeLong
Kansas State Sportsmen's Association
Union
Alaska
Hawaii
Clay
Kansas
County Calls 3 for Army Induction at Fort Leavenworth
The Douglas County selective service board reports three white men must report to Fort Leavenworth for induction on June 12. In Salina, 16 year old P Ray Shelton drowns in the Smoky Hill River. 17 year old Marvin Morris reported his drowning after Shelton slipped from a ledge. In Hutchinson, 11 year old Robert Wright Jr. drowns in Cow Creek while attempting to retrieve a Bible.
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Douglas County
Selective Service Board
Fort Leavenworth
Armed Services
Salina
Kan
P—Ray
Shelton
Smoky Hill River
Marvin Morris
McDonald
Hutchinson
Cow Creek
Robert Wright, Jr
Having Trouble in Naples during Royal Protests
Large royal demonstrations for the Savoy house paralyzed Naples. Police could not quell the crowds as stores closed early under pressure. A soldier on a tank was killed when police fired a volley into the air. Ten people were hurt by a hand grenade blast near the University of Naples.
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Savoy
Napl
Naples
University of Naples
CHECK 1 078 CARS IN MASSACHUSETTS STREET TRAFFIC CHECK
Kansas Highway Patrol Captain Gustafson says over forty percent of 1 1 078 cars tested in a Massachusetts street traffic block were defective in brakes horns wipers headlights tires and more. Officers in cooperation with the Douglas County sheriff and Lawrence police warned owners to repair defective safety features and warned of possible arrest for operating hazards. The block at sixth and Massachusetts checked lighting and other mechanical defects during an eight hour period. Police Chief Bliesner noted over half the cars had head tail or stoplight defects and warned corrective action if not remedied. The safety check will continue today.
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Massachusetts Street
Gustafson
Kansas Highway Patrol
Douglas County
Sixth
Massachusetts
Bliesner
Milk price boost ordered by OPA aims at kitchens nationwide
The OPA led by Chester Bowles ordered an immediate cent a quart increase for milk and about 11 cents more per pound for butter and six cents for cheddar cheese. The move, to be effective next week in marked areas, is expected to add roughly 250 million dollars annually to housewives’ food bills.
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OPA
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Washington
Congress
Agriculture Department
Kansas City
Wichita
Kan
Topeka
St. Louis
Returning Troop Leader Powell Heads for New York
Lawrence resident Pfc. Robert Powell is reported by Associated Press to be returning aboard the Alhambra Victory, due to arrive in New York tomorrow.
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Ptc
Robert Powell
Lawrence
Associated Press
New York
Bowles seeks decision on price control stance
Washington June 7 Gi Stabilization Director Chester Bowles said he favored voting price control up or down He argued amendments in pending legislation would fuel inflation Bowles testified before the Senate small business committee probing the general food situation after UNRRA Director General LaGuardia urged lawmakers to stop monkeying with OPA. 18 Year Old Girl Injured In Ottawa Kansas June 7 13 year old Suzanne Robbins was injured when her bicycle was struck on a grass road She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Robbins who live on a farm 14 miles northwest of
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Washington
Chester Bowles
Cqnerese
Bowles
Senate
Small Business Committee
UNRRA
F. H. LaGuardia
OPA
Ottawa, Kar
UPI
Suzanne Robbins
Lloyd Robbins
KU to Accommodate All Applicants Amid Housing Shortage
University of Kansas Chancellor Deane W. Malott told the Chamber of Commerce that no applicant would be turned away as long as housing exists in Lawrence. He warned expansion hinges on housing, with 6,000 to 7,000 likely enrollment and a need for 60 new full time instructors. Federal aid may furnish 185 apartments, but girls and faculty housing remain tight, prompting use of dining room space and former army mess halls for meals.
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University of Kansas
Lawrence
Deane W. Malott
Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
Malott
University
Jayhawk Ordnance Works
Parsons
Weather Outlook Brings Slight Cooldown Across Kansas
Topeka June 7 The northwest winds were expected to ease heat with highs projected 90s to upper 90s across the state and cooler lows tonight. Yesterday set a heat mark with Dodge City 108 and Ellis, Phillipsburg near 102, Topeka 97. No rain in prospect before Sunday or Monday.
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Topeka
Kansans
Flora
Dodge City
Ellis
Phillipsburg
Concordia
Goodland
Garden City
Kansas
Flore
Monay
FARMER MAY KILL AND SELL OWN ANIMALS
Western Kansas appeals for more meat to feed harvest workers prompted a reminder from OPA District Director H O Davis that farmers may slaughter and sell meat for their households and farm hands. Under a new meat control order a farmer can slaughter any livestock and sell an average of 50 pounds of dressed meat per month, provided it is slaughtered in a state-approved facility and sold to stores or restaurants at ceiling prices.
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Wiemta
San
Une
Kansas
Syracuse
Scott City
Colby
OPA
H. O. Davis
Davis
Bread Shortage Grips Downtown as Early Morn Buy Lines Form
Downtown grocers and bakeries faced flour shortages and limited bread. Early crowds formed before opening as stores sold out quickly, with Brinkman’s and Zephyr bakeries reporting rapid sellouts and Drake’s bread largely gone by midmorning. Flour supply issues blamed by many shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Brinkman
Zephyr
Drake's Bakery
Fire at LaSalle Hotel Likely Started Above Elevator
Chicago fire attorney Henry Eckhardt said the LaSalle hotel disaster began atop an elevator from a signalling cable. He cited witnesses including Fred Wolf and Dr J G Ritter and noted the hotel reportedly fought blazes without police aid to avoid guest panic. The inquest follows the death toll of 59, with Opal Sweat identified as the latest victim.
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Chicago
Henry Eckhardt
LaSalle Hotel
Loop Hotel
Fred Wolf
United Nations Plans Global Branch Information Offices
The United Nations advances a broad program to sell its mission worldwide. Assistant Secretary General Benjamin Cohen travels Europe to set up branch information offices in major cities. Copenhagen The Hague Brussels Paris Geneva and a London office already operate.
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New York
United Nations
U.N
Benjamin Cohen
Chile
Europe
Copenhagen
the Hague
Brussels
Paris
Geneva
London
Strip mines back in operation in area. pit mines lag
General report from Kansas City on June 7 states all strip coal mines in the area are back in operation while pit mines remain shut. Pit mine operators say they cannot operate with the $1.85 daily increase granted to miners in the recent strike, delaying full return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
GPI
D. Stanley Stevenson
District Federal Coal Administrator
Trial continues in probate court over Ellis will and competency
In Douglas county probate court testimony on Ralph Ellis's competency and the library bequest to the University continued. Witnesses described incidents of Ellis’s behavior, including windows broken and a driving spree, with details from tenants, a taxi driver, and others. The judge delayed ruling on probate of the document and on contract questions, awaiting further testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ellis
Douglas County
Irene Ellis
Ellis
Albert Gish
Fil
Filia
Agreement Reached To End Anthracite Strike
New York June 7 The United Mine Workers and anthracite operators report a new contract agreement ending the 75 000 miner strike in Pennsylvania John Boylan secretary of the conciliation board said a press conference that an agreement has been reached with details to be disclosed at a later briefing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Un-Iona
Pacific Coast
A.F.L
M.U
National Council
Rts
Ehest
Committee For Maritime Unity
CMU
GLO
AF L
New York
AFL
Seafarers International Union
Sailors Union of the Pacific
C.I.U
A.F
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
John Boylan
Anthracite Conciliation Board
Weather District Forecast for June 7 11
Weather district forecast predicts scattered thundershowers across Nebraska, northeastern Kansas, northern Missouri and parts of Oklahoma. Light precipitation expected Sunday or Monday, with cooler spell in Nebraska by Saturday and most districts near or above normal temperatures by early next week.
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Miasouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Neebraska
Kansan
Missouri
Kanaaga
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
Vinson, Snyder
Henry Beurman
Ed Grimes
Jim Blocker
South Park Union Service
U.S. Army
K. U
C. Ofc. Meeting
Universil
Coffeyville
Early Bird
Mrs. Ellis
Mary Ellen Simmons
John F. Drummond
J. J. Lavery
Edmonds
Joseph Rogers
H. R. Yates
Roy Va
Heim
Denver
Edmont
Fort Worth
Res
Havre
Mont
Minneapolis
New Orleans
New Fork
MTW
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