Four Local Boys Named as Mayors
Wichita June 1 local government activity centers on Burflower Boys State with Mayors named for each city. The article lists municipal leaders and a nationalist and federalist slate for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Keith Wingete
Topeka
Federalist Party
George’ Fooshee
Nationalist Party
American Legion
Sullivanburg
Walter McGinnis
el Dorado
Stewarteburg
George’. Warren
Lawrence
Pierson
Dick Hunter
Hudson
Jack Moore
Bare
Sammy Moore
Wymanvale
Bob Rumble
Lyons
Riegleville
Michael Mature
Gilddenville
A. C. Ceanke
Shawnee-Mission
Kemper
Neil Clark
Homer Metlue
Toveka
Jack Kay
Seward
Charles Gillum
Wilford Riesel
Grest Bend
Jim Martin
Hutchinson
Gene McKinney
Pasta
Supreme Court
Vic Wright
Weehiea
Wayne Lauderhark
Fort Scott
Ate
Philip Kinsey
Hutchinenn
Grant Greenhane
Fl Dorado
John Ginter
Newton
Frank Thro
Rob Fagg
Paul Barthman
Fl Derara
Winton Winter
Jim Pettigrew
Dighton
Lite Daria
Richard Gilkey
Eisler Convicted of Contempt of Congress
Washington reports Gerhart Eisler described as a top communist leader in the country was found guilty of contempt of Congress. A federal jury deliberated about 20 minutes before the verdict, with sentencing set for June 27. Eisler faced up to 100 dollar fines and up to a year in prison. He argued the House committee barred him from reading a prepared statement prior to taking the oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gerhart Eisler
Can Rtes
Fisteral
Alexander Holtgoff
Evaler
House
Commatter
Veterans Administration cuts 9100 jobs by Aug 1
The Veterans Administration announced a 9100 employee reduction to meet a 219000 personnel cap set by President Truman. Disposals will be by August 1 with 80 day dismissal notices. All affected will see staffing trimmed across 11 branches with two regional cuts to manage workloads. Washington June 10. Secretary Marshall testified about State Department salaries and allowances in a appropriations subcommittee, noting strain on personnel.
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Washington
Dune
Veterans Administration
Truman
Marshall
John Ho Hilldrine
Aidas
State Department
Honce
House
Light request to state officials continue zoning and infra
The city approved a loan of an X ray machine from the United States Public Health Service for July 1. Zoning changes were discussed for tea rooms in L-2 districts and a grocery addition request by Jk. Crey on TROL TI street was denied for spot zoning reasons. Ordinances on attic wiring and fixtures on Lonisansa street, Grant townsite contracts, and salary raises for eight city staff were approved.
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Pace Fd
Heath Department
Ceancalan Roourgent
United States Purse Health Service
Liven
Ruth Quinlan
Lihuse Kriz
cHmsetTs
LO An
Jk. Crey
Trol TI Street
Permiceinn
Plantive Commission
Arere
Croy
Warning Commission
Lonisansa Street
Twentythird
Richard Barber
Milton
Wakarusa
Grant
Lawrence
West Point Football Stars To Report for Duty Aug 2
Fatty Blanchard and Davis, football stars from the military academy, prepare to report for duty on August 2. They recently completed training and will be assigned to the air force base units, with Davis in the general school at Fort Riley Kansas and Blanchard at Randolph Field.
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West Point
Washington, Chine
Blanchard
En Davis
Randolph Field
Trevard Davis
Fort Riley
Kans
Deaths and Funerals for Frank M. Bunce
Frank M. Bunce aged 1 year died unexpectedly Saturday near Tonena at Lyon Creek cemetery. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Wall-Diffenderfer mortuary Topeka. Survived by wife Mrs FB Bunce, three daughters, two sons, three sisters and one brother.
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Frank Milton Bunce
Frank M. Bunce
Sears
Levempton
Lyon Creek
Tonena
Wall-Diffenderfer
Rempron
Bunce
FB. Buner
Asbiett
Ramger
Cwif
Mies
Bure
Tee Sons
Ralnh Bance
Lawrence
Chester
Bakersfield
Alida French
Saginaw
Mich
Jehn French
Lecampton
Maude Woodley
Teeun
Weilard Bones
Tapeha
Movie Stars Talk Shop On Screen Set Confidences
Hollywood gossip feature recalls Merle Oberon and Lucien Ballard on Memory of Love. Joel McCrea praises Barbara Stanwyck style during They Passed This Way. Tim Holt, Walter Huston discuss Treasure of Sierra Madre and Lou pinsky puppet work. Bogart quips about a thespian testifying before Congress, joking Which Way Did They Go Left.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Merle Oberon
Miss Oberon
Bve
Lucien Ballard
Genia
Joel McCrea
Barbara Stanweek
Barbara
Frances Ler
Sierra Madre
Humphrey Boxart
Tim Holt
Walter Huston
Lou Pinin
Saya Bowe
Pete Westmore
Hte
Bette Davis
Hu Ten
Bogie
Inspection schedule set for National Guard camping unit
Capt Robert Morrison announced two inspections for the National Guard camping unit H. State inspection on June 1 and federal checkup on June 9 will review company records facilities and personnel. The company now has four officers and 28 enlisted, with vacancies across non commissioned and technical ratings.
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National Guard
Robert Morrison
Mu Mt
Marriage Licenses and Legal News From Kansas And Washington
Marriage licenses issued in the office of Probate Judge Frank R. Gray list Henry C. Christensen and Eva N. Pheg of Wichita. Charles Urey Hoff and Norma Jean Hoff of Parsons. Joe R. Beeler and Mary Francis McDevitt of Jewell. Francis J. Reid and Patrica Lee Rose of Spokane. Robert A. Crowley of Longview. Carleen Carleton of Clay Center. Robert M. Fenton and Elaine Sawyer of Lawrence. Harold R. Smith and Freda Louise Archer of Lawrence. George Verbage and Irene Wy Sandelius of Lawrence. Also reported is life-term sentencing for James F. Arnald, 21, for the slaying of Lied Ly Sutton, with conviction of first degree murder by Judge John L. Kirkpatrick. A new experimental rat being used in food consumption and tooth decay studies is mentioned.
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Frank R. Gray
Henry C. Christensen
Eva N. Pheg
Wichita
Charles Urey
Norma Jean
Hoff
Parsons
Joe R. Beeler
Jewell
Mary
Francis McDevitt
Spokane
Wash
Francis J. Reid
Patrica Lee Rose
Sahatha
Robert A. Crowley
Longview
Tex
Carle, Ean
Clay Center
Robert M. Fenton
Lawrence
Elaine Sawyer
Fairview
Harold R. Smith
Freda Louise Archer
George Verbage
Thana
Irene Wy Sandelius
Alathe
Kan
James. F. Arnald
Kansas
Lied Ly Sutton
John L. Kirkpatrick
Honolulu couple to attend KU commencement in Lawrence
Cot and Mrs Adna Clarke and granddaughter Levant Halle of Honolulu arrived in Lawrence for the University of Kansas class of 807 reunion. Colonel Clarke, retired ETS, will receive the alumni distinguished service award and plans to reminisce. the family has a long army background and ties to Lawrence.
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Cot
Adna Clarke
O Ther
Levant Halle
Lawrence
Unti Lee
University of Kansas
LN. Fim
Eldridge
Colonel Clarke
Esa
Kansasity
Mohalaway
Honolulu
Islands
Clarke
Jane Comstock
Douglas County
Adna G. Clarke
Los Angeles
United States
Rhode Island
Georgia
Texas
Clake
2Th
Kansas Volunteer Infantry
Frederick Funston
Manila
R.O.T.C
University of Honolulu
Traffic‘safety Commission
Universy
Habrlula
Widoners
Adams House Fire Sparks Health Action Call
The Adams House at Ninth and New Hampshire faced city council pressure after a fire. Health board chair F C Allen said the two story hotel lacks sanitation, with Dr J M Mott noting only one bathroom yet operating under a state hotel permit. Mayor Parsons formed a committee to seek corrective action from the State Hotel and Restaurant Association.
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Adama
Ninth and
New Hampshire Streets
State Hotel and Restaurant Association
F. C. Allen
Health Board
J. M. Mott
Heart
Mott
State Association
Clifford Adams
James H. Parsons
Alten
Oliver Beaman
Melvin Miller
Hated
and Restaurant Association
Market News Briefs Mixed Upther Market Outlook
Market summary shows declines in some grains with wheat and oats slipping while corn remains strong on cash demand. Cotton shows irregular trading. livestock futures mix as Kansas City reports higher cattle prices and steady cows, veal, and calves amid broad grain notes and regional price shifts.
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Chicago
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Juredy
USDA
Bert Stern
TVET
Swarm of Bees Invades North Lawrence Home
A swarm of thousands of homeless bees invaded Mrs. Charles Dicker’s home at 443 Walnut Street at noon and sparked a three hour battle to reclaim the house. Mrs. Dicker, Donald, and Virginia Dicker fought the insects with a flyswatter, water hoses, and a long flaming torch, driving most bees from the residence without any reported stings to Carol Jane, three months old, or other occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dicker
Walnut Street
Mrs. Dicker
Dennings
Oun
Donald
Virginia
Shrubbery near intersections added to Lawrence traffic campaign
Lawrence officials broadened the traffic safety campaign to include shrubs near street corners blocking views. The council ordered a police survey of all offending growths to reduce hazards at intersections route 4 and other busy crossings.
Turbulent Market and Local Prices Report Mixed Signals
A chaotic listing captures regional market data and stock activity. It notes variations in California white price 3.93 percent wash, Arizona bills, Kansas City produce quotes, poultry and butter markets, and a Wall Street brief describing industry shares and shifts amid mixed sentiment.
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Kansas City
Kansas Cry
API
Egen
Tom Burkes
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Lawrence Loan & Finance Co
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Rumsey Funeral Home
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Wheat Growers Mutual Hail Insurance Co
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