1952 Wheat Crop Progress in Kansas Near Record
The 1952 wheat crop in Kansas is advancing rapidly with a state harvest likely to be among the largest on record. Officials peg the total around 248,764,000 bushels, close to the 1947 peak, despite hazards like weather and insect pressure. Cutting has begun in southern counties, with full-scale work forthcoming as harvest moves north at about 50 miles weekly.
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Kansas
W. L. Collins
Collins
Sherman
Thomas
Wichita
Roy Freeland
State Board of Agriculture
Freeland
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Wheat
Lawrence
Douglas County
Garden City
Finney County
Greeley
Scott
Stevens, Gray and Meade
Junction City
Geary County
Paul B. Gwin
Concordia
Cloud County
Atchison
Missouri
Louis Alfers
Doniphan
Brown
Leavenworth Soap
Exrest Meerpohl
Battle Tempo Grows in Korean War Front
In Korea, U N and Chinese forces clash on day four of a flare up for a strategic hill on the Western front. Eighth Army reports increased activity along fronts with patrols longer and more intense as 40 attackers are killed and 100 wounded in a 343 hour fight to recapture the hill.
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Seoul
Korea
U. N
Eighth Army
Truman asks Congress power to seize and run steel industry
President Truman told a joint session of Congress that the choice faced was federal seizure under Taft Hartley or court action. He argued seizure could set wages and conditions, provide just compensation, and use special boards to stabilize prices while ensuring continued steel production.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
United Steel Workers
Supreme Court
June Day Brings 1 Degree Reading Across Kansas
Temperatures in Kansas reached the 1 degree mark on Monday with readings generally near the century, Garden City reporting 300 degrees. Heat continued Tuesday with more readings near 100 expected. Crop expert H. L. Collins said the heat would dry soils and help mature early grain but could harm late growth. Damage should be limited unless heat persists. The weather service warned of cooler air and scattered thunderstorms in western Kansas Wednesday.
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Topeka Wi
Kansas
Garden City
H. L. Collins
Weather Bureau
Semi-Annual X Ray Urged For Middle Aged Smoker
Dr J Winthrop Peabody of Georgetown University urged twice yearly X ray exams for middle aged men who are heavy smokers at the American Medical Association meeting in Washington. He cited higher lung cancer rates among smokers and said early detection could enable surgery. He noted that definite diagnosis is now possible in 85 percent of cases.
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American Medical Association
Military Building Fund of 2.7 Billion Approved
WASINGTON The House armed Services Committee today unanimously approved a 158,318,000 authorization for military construction for the year starting July 1. The total is about 269 million dollars less than President Truman asked. No Kansas projects were included in the Tuesday authorization.
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House Armed Services Committee
T Day
Truman
Congress
Kansas
State Court Aspirant Seeks Supreme Court Seat No. 1
Hutchinson attorney Lewis Oswald filed Tuesday as a Democratic candidate for Supreme Court Position No 1 now held by Justice William A Smith. Valley Falls Republican seeks reelection.
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Peran
A. Lewis Oswald
Hutchinson
Supreme Court
William A. Smith
Valley Falls
Seizure Plot Foiled on Koje Island by U S Paratroopers
U S paratroopers crushed a Communist prisoner uprising on Koje Island in a 214 hour clash that left 31 POWs dead and 139 wounded. An American was killed and 14 wounded as Reds attacked with spears and knives while guards used concussion grenades and bayonets. A master plan to free prisoners was uncovered, aiming to seize the island and turn weapons on mainland forces.
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Compound 76
U.S. Army
Haydon L. Boatner
Kose
Boatner
Stirling
Boamner
Boamer
Rugecd
David Korn
Richmond
Hornsby Fired as Marion Named Browns Manager
In St Louis owner Bill Veeck announced Rogers Hornsby was relieved of the Browns on Tuesday for the good of the club and Marty Marion was named to replace him. Hornsby had a three year contract and a settlement was arranged. he previously managed Seattle to the Pacific Coast League title. Reports had linked discord between Hornsby and Veeck.
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ST. Louis
Rogers Mor
St. Louisy
Bi Veeck
Marty Marion
Veeck
Hornsby
Tronsby
Browns
Seattle
MacArthur Named Keynoter For Republican Convention
Gen Douglas MacArthur was named keynoter for the Republican National Convention opening July 7 in Chicago after a voice vote by the 46 member arrangements committee. The choice reflects support for Taft’s presidential bid as Eisenhower backers failed to unite on an alternative. The convention also elected Walter Tallanan as temporary chairman and Joseph Martin as permanent chairman, with MacArthur’s selection reported as a Taft camp victory.
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Chicago
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
William
Milande
Walter S. Tallanan
West Virginia
Taft
Eisenhower
GOP
Harry Darby
Kansas
Douglas Mac
Strike ban proposal rejected in Senate vote
The Senate on Tuesday rejected by a 68 to 12 vote Sen Maybank’s plan to ban strikes in essential industries for 120 days and authorize seizure if settlement terms fail. Sen Schoeppel opposed the proposal while Sen Carlson was absent.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Maybank
D-Sc
Sen Schoeppel
R-Kas
Sen. Carlson
Kansas
Fire Damages Coffelt Motor Sales in Atchison
The Coffelt Motor Sales Co Packard Willys agency in Atchison was badly damaged by fire early Tuesday. Six new cars were destroyed and the contents were a total loss according to co owners Delbert Coffelt and Dale Williams. The business, opened in January, carried 25 percent insurance.
Stock Market Close Shows Sharp Dip Despite Gains
New York closing index fell as the Dow average slipped to 105.6 with a 48 point decrease. Acme Bachelor and Dry Cinrs located at 1111 Mass. remains cited in the market notes.
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New York
Acme
Mayors Named From Girls State Delegates At Sunflower City
Twelve girls were elected mayors for Sunflower Girls State with duties for the tenth annual session. The roll includes Kickapoo Rogalie Lonborg Pottawatomie Rhorla Willard Kaskaskia Shiris and more, daughters of local residents and officials. Kansas City and other groups elected in ceremonies with city officials alert to the event.
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Girls State
K. U
Phyllis Walker
Junction City
Mary Lou Morehead
Belleville
Nan van Cura
Norton
Shirt Dain
Topeka
Nancy Cobun
Nawalha
Shirley Sarvis
Mary Kay Wootward
Parsons
Jolce Tighe
Kansas City
Laureita Berridge
Morton
Si Werk
University At Kansas
Sunflower Girls State
Arri Kickapoo
Rogalie — Lonborg
Ay Lonborg
Tighe
Arapa
Satela Berridge
Iide
Molton
Plankidson
E. Davidson
Peeciniel
Semper to Run 5000 At NCAA Meet In Berkeley Calif
Kansas University track will add senior Distan Semper to the 5000 meter lineup at the NCAA championships in Berkeley with a last minute decision after his foot injury. He traveled from Chicago via Forest Park Illinois to join coach Bill Baston and the team in Kansas City, aiming to compete on the West Coast.
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Kansas ‘University
Distan
Herbie Semper
Berkeley
Calif
Myer
Chicago
Forest Park
Jil
Bill Baston
Kansa
San Francisco
Semper
Lawrence
K.U
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Ace
Easton
Kansas City
Kansas
Wesley
Santee
Ashland
Bob DeVinney
Don Smith
John Reiderer
Varied opinion on housing rule loosens down payments
Lawrence real estate men differed on the federal relaxation of Regulation X reducing down payments for new homes. The rule lowers required down payments to 5 percent for homes up to 7 000 dollars, but critics say local impact depends on loan-company policies and market conditions. Several dealers expect little long term effect, while a few note potential buyers with cash could enter the market.
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Lawrence Real Estate
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Federal Reserve Board
Journal-World
E. Jo
Bud) Coy
Decker- Coy
Lawrence
Gener Doane
Doane Agenbey
Ike bids for Dixie bloc at Southern Republican talks
Gen Eisenhower continues face to face meetings with GOP delegates in Alabama Georgia and North Carolina while earlier sessions included New Hampshire Connecticut and Massachusetts. He rejects the idea a military mind cannot lead, saying modern war demands administrators economists and diplomats.
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Associates Press
New York
Eisenhower
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Delaware
White House
Lawrence Lions Club elects Blair president at annual meeting
Don Blair of 1645 Cambridge Road was named president of the Lawrence Lions Club at the annual election meeting succeeding Dr. John Holmes. Blair has four years of Lions involvement and is linked to Drake's Bakery. He led the blind committee in 198, served on the board, and chaired the boy and spill activity committee in 15 thee oe elected include A. Rhodes, Raymond Anderson, Quakenbush, John Weatherw, UL Swartz, and Dr. Ted Kennedy. Armin Landis and Jack Bower were elected to the board of directors. The club also voted to sponsor Donald Beene as a Sunflower Boys State delegate. Beene, son of Mr and Mrs Douglas Beene of 731 Tenn St, attends Memorial High School.
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Don Blair
Cambridge Road
Lawrence Lions Club
John Holmes
Blair
Lions Club
Drake's Bakery
A. Rhodes
Raymond Anderson
Quakenbush
John Weatherw Secetary
Uli
Swartz
Rand
Lion Tamer
Tail Twister
Ted Kennedy
Armin Landis
Jack Bower
Lawrence Lions
Donald Beene
Sun
Temperature Hits 98 at Massachusetts Street Grille
At 98 degrees the town’s hottest grill featured fried sole on a busy menu. The 98 reading occurred at the gas office around 8 p.m., marking the coolest day since August 6 16 when 104 was recorded. Lawrence Police Chief Ingalls says unpaid traffic tickets have been turned over to the city attorney for collection. warrants will be issued and offenders summoned to settle accounts.
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Massachusetts Street
Hermomp.m
Lawrence
John Ingalls
Citys
Charles Stough
Ingalls
Koshares to Perform at Haskell July 20 in Native Dance Show
The Koshares, one of America's oldest interpretive Indian dance groups, will perform at 8 p.m. July 20 in Haskell Stadium. Formed as Explorer Post 2230 of the Boy Scouts, they tour nationally with a history of 300 public performances and notable praise from leaders and past parade wins.
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Lawrence
Boy Scouts
Rocky Mountain
Boy Scouts of America
Egular Avtiyities
la Junta
Colo
Koshares
J. F. “Buck’’ Burshears
Red Rocks
Denver
John Chapman
New York Daily News
Madison Square Garden
New Amsterdam Theater
Hollywood Bowl
Santa Anita Race Track
Board seeks to acquire land for Hillcrest Elementary expansion
Hillcrest Addition sought to provide two more acres for a new elementary school site, offering Franklin Mitchell $1,900 per acre with dedication of the Hillcrest Addition. The board also arranged a land swap to rectify a 1947 condemnation error near the high school, and approved Greist Eckdall to plan installations in the new building while painting Liberty Memorial High School.
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Hillcrest
H. C. Stuart
Franklin Mitchell
Mitchell
Hill‘crest
19Th
23Rd Streets
Louisiana
W. C. Boardman
Boardman
Board of
Weather forecast for Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska June 10 15
Forecast covers Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska from June 10 to 15 with temperatures averaging 4 to 6 degrees above normal. Western Oklahoma may near 90, turning cooler late Wednesday, with cooling Thursday, warming again Friday or Saturday. Rainfall light to moderate with scattered thundershowers west Wednesday afternoon/evening expanding eastward, then again toward period end. Continuous hot trend in Kansas with possible scattered storms in the west.
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Oklahoma
Nebraska
Oklahom
Kaneas
Chicago
Denver
Edmonton
Fort Worth
Havre, Mont
Kansas City
Los Angels
Miami
Imneapolis
New Crivar
New York
Chihama Cay
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U. S
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Bert Kemp
Bob Harrison
M. R. Gill
Ike
Dixie Bloc
Haskell
Hill_crest
Greist and Eckdall
Ernst and Son Hardware
Liberty Memorial High
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W. D. Wolfe
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Woodlawn
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