Critical levees battles amid flood as Missouri river rises
The report cites shifting river levels near East St. Louis with water threatening homes as authorities judge levees and pumps. Forecasters estimated stages at 10 to 20.5 feet over the next five days while Boonsville logged near 11 feet as Lexington showed 28.11 feet. Officials warn residents to stay alert and prepare.
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Nebraska
Missouri
St. Assenreat
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Lexington
Fireworks bombardment planned for Lawrence period starts tomorrow
Police urge strict safety as the annual Fourth of July fireworks bombardment is set to begin in Lawrence, under ordinance rules permitting displays for five days. Chief C A Bleisner warns of extreme hazards from rockets and firecrackers and calls for careful handling to protect people and property.
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Stualtyo
C. A. Bleisner
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First Douglas County Wheat of Coal Mines Back 1947 Season Sold
A lengthy report details the start of the 1947 wheat season in Douglas County, including John Vowel delivering 225 bushels of Kanvale wheat to Schaabe elevator and notes farmers preparing for firing operations. The item shifts to coal mine labor negotiations, miners welfare funding, and wage talks under the Krug-Lewin framework as disputes threaten future operations.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
John Vowel
Route 5
Schaabe
Mara
Ari
Laws into effect delay of a month Etat
An obscure text describes phased changes delaying law effects by a month with references to taxation penalties and licensing. It mentions cigarette taxes, license scopes for parents, and welfare provisions amid state agency adjustments. The fragment hints at patrol and enforcement capacity shifts along with welfare expenditures.
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Aris Berane Oper
Beard Reak Estate Beard
Armary Buard
Honpital Beard
Seid
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Britain to Cut Imports To Save Dollar Supply
London reports the chancellor of the exchequer outlined plans to reduce imports of tobacco, energy, printing paper, and newsprint for the coming year to conserve dollar reserves. He noted a widening gap between export income and import costs and urged Parliament to support measures aimed at preserving dollar availability.
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Britain
London
Exchequer
U.S. Employment Service Discussed Amid Department Changes
A fragment indicates U S Employment Service connected to the Labor Department with notes on restructuring or relocation. References to offices or programs suggest organizational adjustments affecting workers and services.
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U.S. Employment Service
Out of Labor Department
Japanese in Search of Ancestors Mystery
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Japanese search for ancestors and a von depicted voyage, with references to Nipporose Dee and hopes for deeper connection. The text is garbled but hints at a newspaper feature on genealogy and heritage.
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Arent
Te Dess
Nipporose
Suipr Etates Coghy
Ie Otrae Seenery
Inpanr Amd
Budget Talk On Local Boosts In Wakarusa Township
In Wakarusa township Chester Howam Owen Mike and Fr Aha members of the town board reported they sought budget relief for next term. The plan anticipates more than 28000 for this year’s S2.4n4a budget, with moves to reduce levies. Speakers C baguaend and Charles H Mariam outlined budget aims near 20 from the sltt teure for a moving unit, while Wheat weary and others noted future adjustments.
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Wek
Lesuer
Dave Tame
Wakarusa
Chester Howam
Owen Mike
Aha
Imiers
Towns Board
C. Baguaend
Charles H Mariam
Towate Heyy
Oreys
Sltt
Uiitard
Wheat Weary
Harry Hibsoty
Lester Sehn
Wileen Springs
Lowe
Suger Saders
Europe Plan Talks Stall Amid East West Rift
Three powers held a third session on Europe’s postwar plan as no accord emerged among Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov Britain’s Ernest Bevin and France’s Georges Bidault. Moscow opposed all integrating schemes and insisted the conference only decide US aid needs under the Marshall plan. French officials warned of an impasse as Russia opposed a broad international committee to administer aid.
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Frances
Russia
Sehivk
Europe
VM. Molotov
Britain
Ernest Rees
Aml Frante
Georges Bidault
Firenest
United States
Marshall
Moscow
America
Four Townships Approve Extra Levies for Roads
Four Douglas county townships voted for extra five mill levies to fund road improvement projects for the next two years. Linton 17 Yes 11 No. Willow Springs 24 Yes 5 No. Marion 20 Yes 18 No. Palmyra 73 Yes 47 No. Baldwin residents excluded from Palmyra levy. County official Mildred LeSner notes residents may face higher tax valuations to support the levy. Meanwhile Crawford county tax valuation rose to 28,026,000 due to new cars, appliances, inventories, and livestock prices.
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Douglas County
Mildred LeSner
Gadmet
Linton
Willow Springs
Marion
Palmyra
Baldwin
paiStana
Pittsburg
Kan
Crawford County
Saar Nwo
John Polstan
Truman signs eight month rent control extension
President Truman signed an eight month extension of federal rent controls amid warnings of rent hikes. The measure allows landlords to increase rents in exchange for leases through 1948, with critics saying it burdens American families already facing housing shortages and soaring costs. Truman pressed Congress to pursue broader housing reform, including public housing, private investment incentives, farm housing, slum clearance, and extended home financing supports, while noting the bill’s 14 percent increases and advisory boards in defense rental areas.
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Truman
Warner-F
Dent
Trunan
Asrai
Congress
SS Tal Nias
Itn Cor Edors
UNRRA Ends Europe Session Amid Aid Scrutiny
Fragmented lines indicate UNRRA concluding relief operations in Europe as critiques arise over how funds are allocated. Text mentions United States involvement and ongoing concerns about aiding the world's impoverished communities.
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UNRRA
Europe
Community bicycle parade and races planned in Lavery event
A village celebration features a parade and a series of novelty bike races. Contestants of all ages will ride in candle and pace events, with teams of four and a youth division. Entry blanks will run in the Journal-World. bikes must be in good repair and inspected by a mechanic.
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Spelis
Indi Cdual
Yesteryear
Winn Ks
Ravon Ss
Jane Vothrn
Heeb
New Mark Set in Licenses to Wed
New monthly air licenses were issued on Saturday but no licenses appeared Saturday afternoon or Sunday. Health and probate officials urged couples to obtain health certificates and undergo examinations, noting a health certificate is required before marriage licenses can be granted. Washington news reports discuss the sugar act replacement and a Friday committee session. Storm Lake couple Glenn Cunningham and Ruth Sheffield wed yesterday and honeymooning in Minnesota.
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Serene Holt
Frank I Gray
Storm Lake
Glenn Cunningham
Fmporia
Kares
Ruth Sheffield
Minnesota
Kaw Valley Spud Harvest Began With Strong Market
potato digging crews in the Lawrence area started their season as early potatoes move quickly onto a robust market. Leaders include Herbert Altyribernd Eudora Fred thick Song and Haymond Vine with Brul W Heck aiming to begin digging tomorrow. federal support price for Number 1B sizing stands, eligibility certificates required, few growers have completed the forms, railroad loading rules noted, and county agent Deal Six urged available pickers to contact the farm bureau.
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Kaw Valley
Lawrence
Herbert Altyribernd
Eudora
Alefred Thick and Song
Haymond Vine
Brul W. Heck
Berray
Riowet
Sieber
Gerade
Department of Agriculture
Pepper Phew
Pssible
Manhattan
Dei Hong
Butell
George Merrick
ODT
Washington DC
Arowers
Deal Six
Tarm
Legal setback in restraining order case at Lawrence club
Members of a women’s club sought a district court order to stop club officials from leasing property at St Massachusetts street. Judge Hugh Means sustained a demurrer to the petition’s evidence, saying an injunction would need proof of a condition not shown. The suit, filed by J A Menger and others against the University of Kansas, targets possession of the clubhouse used as a women’s residence hall.
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Asin
Lela Sifent
Alterneys
Whiteford
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