Russia West May Compromise on Italian Reparations
Paris June 18 The foreign ministers near a tentative accord on Italian reparations amid deadlock on Port of Trieste and colonies. Molotov urged lighter burdens for Italy and sought ceilings on damages. Ministers backed using Italian property to defray allied claims while renouncing damages against allied nationals and creating three person tribunals for war claim settlements.
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Italy
Bulletin
Paris
Russia
Trieste
Molotov
Yugoslavia
Greece
Albania
U. S
International Court
Delay in Delivery of 36 Housing Units for Lawrence
A telegram to City Clerk Jjast Saturday says the 36 housing units allotted under the federal emergency housing plan for Lawrence will likely be delayed. Details on unit shipment will follow once the federal government locates the units, as they are not available at present.
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Lawrence
614 Persons in County Receive Medical Service
The Douglas County Medical Service reported 614 persons under care for May with income of 1897.00. Expenditures included 894.40 to doctors, 651.50 to drug stores, 415.63 to hospitals, and 195.91 for administration. Service physicians made 229 office calls, 177 day house calls, 11 night house calls, and 58 hospital calls, and wrote 659 prescriptions.
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Douglas County
Heavy rainfall hits Midwest with record Kansas and Missouri totals
Rain fell heavily across the Midwest with Keosauqua reporting 6.20 inches and Columbus Nebraska close behind at 5.16 inches. Kansas saw moisture in western and northern regions while other towns like Dresden Linch and Centralia logged smaller amounts as Washington authorized milk price hikes of one half to one cent per quart in many Midwest areas.
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Kansas City
Midwest
Missouri
Kansas
Keosauqua
Columbus
Neb
Dolph
Dresden
Centralia
Washington
CPA
Four British Officers Kidnapped In Palestine Terrorism Sweep
Jerusalem June 18 A reliable informant said four British officers were kidnapped today from an officers club at Tel Aviv by a dozen Jewish extremists armed with tommy guns. The incident follows a new outbreak of terrorism across Palestine after Haifa battles left 18 dead, as Irgun members face death sentences. Two British soldiers were seriously wounded in Jerusalem. railway attacks and mine blasts disrupted lines between Haifa, Lydda, and Gaza. Police cordoned the area as the funeral for Yehiel Weitz was held north of Haifa.
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Tel Aviv
Palestine
Haifa
Telaviv
Irgun Zvar Leumi
Irgun
Yarkon
War Office
London
Reuters
Sixth Airborne Division
Palestine Police
Lydda
Khanyunis
Gaza
Lydda-Kanatara
Egypt
Yehiel ‘Weitz
Coffee Bow
Mount of Olives
Coffie
Kansas Electric Power Co announces new lower electric rates
The Kansas Electric Power Co filed with the Kansas Corporation Commission in Topeka to enact new rate schedules effective July 1. Residential rates drop in Lawrence, Leavenworth, Parsons, and Emporia, with commercial rates reduced in other towns. Total annual savings projected at about 240,000 based on 1945 usage, while minimum remains 1.00 for 14 KWH and subsequent blocks priced lower than before. Company president R W McClure cites long-range rate reduction and rising electric usage as reasons for continued policy.
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State Corporation Commission
Topeka
Kansas Electric Power Co
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Parsons
Emporia
R. W. McClure
Kansas Electric Power Company
Relief From Heat Sweeps Across Kansas June 18
June 18 report from Topeka notes cooler air and showers spread across Kansas due to a high pressure system. Highs ranged from 75 to 99, with 60 to 70 lows. precipitation measured in multiple towns, including Dodge City 103 and Topeka 0.25. The wet spell followed a week of heat, with Dodge City cooling to 63 and Wichita recording a brief shower.
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Kansas
North Dakota
S. D. Flora
St. Francis
Dresden
Tribune
Scott City
Garden City
Syracuse
Dodge City
Coffeyville
Wichita
Althot
Potatoes in Kaw Valley Face Government Buy Push
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and Kaw Valley growers report government interest in purchasing Kaw Valley potatoes. Harold Haney from Topeka says the Agriculture Department authorized buying up to 15 carloads under the government sale program. Scrivner notes daily purchases of 27 or more cars until about 400 cars moved, with efforts to speed bulk loading and commercial handling. A labor shortage hinders digging. County Agent Deal Six says pickers are in high demand and paying up to 11 cents a bushel. Interested pickers should contact Six or report to the Post Office by 8 am.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Kaw Valley Potato Prowers
Kaw Valley
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Harold Haney
Goernment Potate Purc
Topexa
Atchizen
Limestone
George Hedrick
Haney
Hedrick
Topeka
Errett F. Scrivner
Agriculture Department
Lawrence & May
Deal Six
Six
Flax Prospects Look Bright In Douglas County
George Butell of the Agriculture Conservation Association reports excellent flax prospects for 1946 in Douglas County with about 1,800 acres planted and good plant stands. Farmers must submit original 1946 flaxseed sales receipts or acceptable evidence to receive the support payment, currently 25 cents per bushel, or the spread between the ceiling and support prices.
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Douglas County
George Butell
Agriculture Conservation Association
Butell
Agriculture Conservation Committees
U. S
Emporia
Fredonia
Detroit Area Tornado Kills 17 Over Two Nations
A June tornado struck southern Michigan and Windsor Ontario killing at least 17 and injuring over 100. Debris searches continued at dawn as hospitals in Windsor reported multiple critical cases. The storm leveled parts of River Rouge and the Fisher Lew Cost Housing project, with winds up to 250 mph, and disrupted utilities and railyards before dissipating over Lake St. Clair.
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Michigan
Ontario
Canada
Windsor
Detroit River
River Range Sich
Ford Motor Company
Aus
H. Ont
Tess
Torando
River Rouge
Fisher Lew Cost
Sandwich West
Sandwich East
Lake St. Clair
Sandwich
Rotary talk by Prof H B Chubb on world peace
University of Kansas faculty member Prof H B Chubb spoke at the Rotary club on world peace. He urged Russia and the United States to reach a thorough understanding and emphasized promptly settling the Italian problem. Rotarians introduced by A B Weaver. visiting members listed. Wheat receipts at Wichita June 18 totaled 1 82 cars, up from 499 a year ago. D J Mullen notes.
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H. B. Chubb
University of Kansas
Rotary Club
Russia
United States
A.B. Weaver
W. A. Byerley
Humboldt
E. T. McIntire
Carthage
Ross Bowles
East St. Louis
J. Ward Spielman
C. B. Butell
Baldwin
Wichita
Kan
D. J. Mullen
Bente Board
Praise for KU department reforming training of officers
A fragmentary notice lauds the KU department for its efforts in training officer candidates and credits the institution and others involved. It notes challenging demands on young officers and mentions the OTC program and continued development, though text is incomplete.
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Fe Ncy 2
Joe Kram Joho
Malet
Bureau of Na
Ight
Local Primary Filing Chaos and Party Notes
Fragmentary OCR shows deadlines and candidate filings across multiple townships including Eudora, Lecampton, Clinton and Florence. Republicans Hageran and McClintock seek township offices while Jessie Sutton and Walter H. Johnz are listed as precinct committeemen. Beulah H. Stewart runs as a Democrat precinct committeewoman. details unclear due to garbled text.
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Douglas Cou
Eudora
Udora
Hageran
Ta Township
Ima McClintock
Waka
Eele
Republp
Lnieea
Florence Wingfield
Lecampton Township
Jessie Sutton
Repub
Clinton Township
H. BP. Breexer
Walter A. H. Johnz
Beulah H. Stewart
Tax deadline Thursday asks payment to avoid 10 percent penalty
Douglas county treasurer announces a June 2 deadline for a 1945 tax payment. After Thursday a 10 percent penalty will be charged daily on delinquent amounts. Also reports note British soap rations cut by the ministry of food with six toilet bars or 18 ounces of soap flakes per eight weeks. U.S. officers warn that thousands of Jews and eastern Europeans are entering the American occupation zone in Germany, sparking grave concern.
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Douglas County
London
Ministry of Food
Frankfurt
Germany
U. S
High Command
Potatoes urged as bread substitute at Kansas wheat event
Norris E. Dodd urges using potatoes to substitute for bread to ease wheat shortages. He spoke after a Kansas Wheat Improvement Association address, noting projected 1946 wheat distribution including domestic use, seed, industry, and export shares. Officials praised wheat improvement efforts with a barbecue for attendees.
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United States
Norris E. Dodd
Agriculture
Washington
Kansas Wheat I
Overland
Kudd
E | Marshall
Tird’s
Continental Baking Company
Richard Uhlman
Chicago Board of Trade
Kansas Wheat Improvement Association
Postwar Buying Hinge on Credit Use in U S
Washington reports a federal study says American consumers rely on credit for postwar purchases. Bureau of Economic Research notes average savings sit around 49 dollars in cashable assets with many households holding few liquid resources. The finding underscores the wartime shift to credit in consumer finance.
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Washington
Fed
Bureau of Agri Economics
Federal Reserve Board
Seek State Office Pushes Candidates in Rushed Primary
Fragmentary OCR hints at candidates for state office including Maxaman and Winter, with mentions of four years’ service and rival H. dence pul. Limited legible details suggest a political race with competing incumbents and challengers within a short four year context.
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Gling
Maxaman
Vieran
H. Dence
Fire damages Mississippi home with smoke and debris
Fire Chief Paul reports damage to the upper floor and dining room as flames breach interior walls at a Mississippi residence. Firefighters arrived to find sheets and debris on the first floor and stairwell, with the fire under control but extensive cleaning and repairs required.
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Plans for New Sullivan Bridge Completed for Approval
The Douglas county engineering office finished plans for a new Sullivan Bridge and sent them to the State Highway department for approval. County engineer E. E. Larson says if royal is granted by the flatertment, the contract will be let and the bridge will be the second built under the county secondary road system. Meanwhile, Black Jack road work continues with engineering crews grading ditches and the roadway in preparation for surfacing.
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New & An
Douglas County Engineering Department
State Highway Department
E. E. Larson
Royal
Flatertment
Canon
Ridge
Enineering Department
Black Jack Road
Returning Troop member Robert Stith on Victory arrival
Associated Press reports Pfe. Robert Stith son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Stith of 1622 New Hampshire Street served as a passenger on the Liberty Victory ship arriving at New York. A four line classified ad for full week costs 96 cents.
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Robert Stith
E. G. Stith
New Hampshire Street
Associated Press
Ben
Paenger
Ray
New York
Saltzman Resigns to Take New Post
A. George Salter, head of the Lawrrneg sr, resigned at a special Lawrence board meeting noon today. The board accepted the resignation and named Salter to be superintendent of Brentwood, with a salary of $1. Louis. The reasons cited include the coming changes and a desire for higher educational opportunities.
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Saltzman
Brentwood
St. Louis
A. George
Charles F Hobbs Will Not Seek Re-Election
Charles F Hobbs announces he will not seek another term in office. He cites desire for rest and time with family and plans to support party candidates in the upcoming campaign. Local supporters praised his service and urged continued public involvement.
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Charles F. Hobbs
Stock Market Index Brief Confused By Fragments
A fragmented stock market note references an average day and figures like 19.6 but lacks coherent data or context. The readable items mention AU and Vestere, but no firm market action, dates, or clear entity relationships are present.
Weather District Forecast Misspelt For Three States
Forecaster notes cooler and unsettled conditions across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and New Mexico with warmer periods in western regions. Expect increasing showers eastern Oklahoma and a mix of rain and cooler days through Wednesday with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to mid 60s in most areas.
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Okiano
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Croler
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Yiercees
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Kant
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