Favors Change in Steel Allocation Hearings in KC
Gov. Carlson urged a regional steel distribution plan at a Senate Small Business subcommittee hearing in Kansas City on March 14. He argued current prewar consumption quotas hurt Kansas manufacturers, noting industrial growth and wartime output in Wichita and Kansas City, with testimony from leaders of Viking Manufacturing, Henry Manufacturing, and other Kansas firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank Carlson
Kansas
Iis
Senate
Small Busines
Homer F. Capehart
Ind
Carlson
Heavid
Wichita
Toneka
John A. Erickson
Viking Manufacturing Co
Manhattan
al Henry
Henry Mfg
Topeka
Faster
Samen Products Inc
E Charles
Straw Fire Destroys 50 Bales Owned by Chester Skinner
A fire at about 2 PM Saturday destroyed a large straw pile containing around 50 bales owned by Chester Skinner of 1414 Haskell Avenue. Estimated loss to the straw was about 250 dollars. Fire crews also battled two grass fires outside the city and another grass blaze near North Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Chester Skinner
Haskell Avenue
Paul Ingels
Skinner
Sane Jon & Gre
North Street
Ingels
Truman Blames 48 Politics for Slow Action on Problems
Key West Florida March 1 President Truman attributed delays in tackling foreign and domestic issues to the 1948 political climate. He declined to discuss his candidacy or specific policy questions, noting daily talks with Secretary of State. He warned campaign-year politics hinder both foreign affairs and the housing program while endorsing his anti inflation measures and standby wage price controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Key West
Fla
Mar
Aft
Besa
Czechoslovakia
Dalantina
Mithru
State Department
Europe
United States
Palestine
Senate
Ohio
James M. Cox
Congress
Kaw Valley Pea Growers Contract With Stokely Foods
Stokely Foods in Lawrence begins annual grower contracting for Kaw Valley peas. About 150 growers to be contracted. projected production near 70,000 cases, with 800 to 1,000 acres under contract. Top shelled pea price remains 750 per ton. plant to hire 250 for pea canning by June and plans future expansion for Texas market with dry pack goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokely Foods
East Tenth Street
Lawrence
Harvey Jackson
Jackson
Stokely
Hob Pickett
Pickett
Texas
Warning on Russia predicts inevitable showdown warned by KU professor
Lawrence Rotor club heard Prof. Fran E. Melvin of the University of Kansas depict a centuries long east west clash with Russia. He warned the cold war could turn hot if Russia controls warm water ports and advances in Europe. He cited aggression through Poland Romania Yugoslavia Hungary and others and urged support for the Douglas County Red Cross fund drive prior to his talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Lawrence
Melvin
Persian Gulf
Marshall Dianon
Poland
Romania
Dugeslavia
Hunany
Albanid
Czechoslovakia
Finland
Sweden
France
Italy
Korea
China
Greece
Turkey
Norway
Iran
W. W. Davin
Beverly Chaffin
H. K. Chaffin
Indiana Street
Liberty Memorial High School
Douglas County
Red Cross
Four Automobile Crashes Injure One In City Traffic
One person injured and eight cars damaged in four accidents investigated by local officers yesterday. A pileup on Highway 40 and 54 in front of Dillon's cafe involved a 1941 Buick Soupe driven by Thomas Kincaid, a 1948 Mercury convertible driven by Jack Chapman, and a 1940 Ford coach driven by Russell Morgan. Mrs. Morgan sustained facial and dental injuries. Kincaid pleaded guilty today to driving under the influence, fined 100 dollars and jailed 30 days. Additional crashes occurred on Tennessee and Massachusetts streets and at Twelfth and Tennessee, involving several drivers and a terraplane, with vehicles overturned or sideswiped.
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Highway 40
Dillon's
Lawrence
Harvey Schmedemann
Schmedemann
Thomas B. Kin
Louisiana Street
Jack E. Chapman
Kansas City
Russell Morgan
West Ninth Street
Mond Reynaud
Mississippi Street
Massachusetts
Fstral
JL. Baird
Vermonth
Cal Calvin i Markwell
Louisiana
Twelfth
Tennessee Streets
Casteel
Reed
Cheek
Stern gang claims triple blast kills 27 British troops in Jerusalem
The Stern gang announced it blew three railroad sleepers, killing 27 British soldiers and wounding 50, as retaliation for Ben Yehuda street killings. It cited last Sunday’s assault and accused the Jewish agency of condoning terrorism. Reports say Haganah noted unconfirmed arrests of 24 Jews tied to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Mar
Stern Gang
Ben Yehuda Street
dJewiah
Jewish Agency
Abhorn
Haganah
Mikve Israel
Tel Aviv
Jaffa
Lawrence delegates return from flood hearing well pleased
About twenty delegates from Lawrence and surrounding counties attended the Kansas river flood control hearing in Washington D C. They reported a strong case for the flood central program before the seven man board of engineers. The hearing featured supporters from Kaw valley including reservoirs at Perry Tuttlecreek Milford and Milford on the Republican river with opposition from Nebraska and Blue river valley. The board will forward a report to Maj Gen Raymond A Wheeler and to Congress with recommendations and potential appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Washington, D. C
Congressional Board For Rivers and Harbors
George Hedrick
Johnson
Hedrick
Board of Engineers
Perry
Delaware River
Tuttlecreek
Blue River
Milford
Republican River
Raymond A. Wheeler
U.S. Army
Congress
General Wheeler
Con. Or. A
Economic Aid As Beacon To Europe Debate On Marshall Plan
Washington March 1 Senator Vandenberg urged the senate to light the beacon of economic aid to Europe before communism strikes. The House Foreign Affairs Committee planned a single package combining aid for Europe China Greece and Turkey with bills to go to the floor before month’s end. The administration seeks 570 million for China 275 million for Greece and Turkey, while warning the western European nations must be saved from economic collapse and the iron curtain must not reach America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vandenberg
Rmich
Senate
Europe
New World
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Coleagues
House Foreign Affairs Committee
China
Greece
Turkey
Eaton
R.N.J
Chiani
Congress
Atlantic
Michigan
Western Europe
Assessors to Work in County and City During 1948 Tax Prep
Twenty eight deputy assessors will canvass the county to determine property values for the 1948 tax base. Fifteen Lawrence assessors will value residents personal property and two more will inspect city real estate impacted by yearly developments. Exemptions include one family personal property exemption and a $50 personal, but not professional, library exemption. County valuation in 1947 was about $49.58 million, up from 1946, with assessments and population counts also to be completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas
T. R. Gerhart
Deputy Collectors Will Help With Tax Problems
Lawrence Peuperers should seek consultations and file 1948 income tax estimates with Deputy Collector Maurice B. Myer. The internal revenue office will stay open through Saturday this week and next, with hours 8 to 12 and 1 to 6. March 1 8 is the last day to file captions. staff will assist with first returns and deductions like utilities and rent. Snow in Des Moines, heavy snow in Iowa. weekend floods eased but up to 14 inches fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Peuperers
Maurice B. Myer
Internal Revenue
Myer
Cates
Des Moines
Towa
Korean election plans floated by United Nations observers
Fragmentary report indicates plans for a Korean election overseen by United Nations observers to form a Korean government. Lt Gen John B Hedge named commander in Korea, with a proclamation of independence from Japan reportedly in line with allied aims, though details are sparse.
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Frees Fleet
Mas. Mar. L
United Tes
United Nations
John B. Hedge
South Korea
Hodge
Local Primary Set With Six Ward Polling Places
City workers set up voting booths at six ward polling stations for tomorrow’s primary. Six city council seats are at stake though Republican candidates predominate and Democratic write-ins are uncertain. Polls open 6 am to 7 pm with officials distributing supplies to judges and clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arold Fisher
Thme
Fisher
Republican Council
Alan Asher
Warren E. Decker
Joe Traylor
Harry Craigs
Harry X. Winters, Jr
Lew Henry
L. E. Morgan
R. B. Stevens
John Selig
Carl Graeber
Eighth
Vermont Streets
West Eleventh Street
Massachusetts Street
Liberty Memorial High School
Massachusett Street
Fifth Ward
New York School
New York Street
Sixth Ward
Woodlawn School
Elm Street
March Starts With Snow In Several Kansas Towns
Topeka reports a mixed weather day as snow falls in Concordia McPherson Pratt Goodland Dodge City and Ellis with rain elsewhere. Garden City sees two inches of snow and sleet in places while thunder and lightning accompany some events. Weatherman S D Flora forecasts more rain and cold through Tuesday with highs near 30 to 40. The Big Blue River continues falling, reducing flood risk unless heavier rain arrives. Rain totals over the last 24 hours include Coffeyville 0.68, Pratt 0.50, Concordia 0.13, Kansas City 0.10, Leavenworth 0.03, Hutchinson 0.05, with trace amounts in Salina Wichita and Dodge City.
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Topeka
Kansas
Concordia
McPherson
Pratt
Goodland
Dodge City
Ellis
Garden City
Highway Patrol
S. D. Flora
Flora
Big Blue River
Coffeyville
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Hutchinson
Salina
Wichita
Trace
Mannaa -Ra
Reythwest Warty
Staase
Notthaant
Northwest
Urada
Southea
Tateon
Man
Chicago
Denver
Fort Worth
Lore Angelia
Miami
aApalis
Oreans
New York
Aklabama
Washington
Simtwtf
Car Stolen During Game Recovered by Police
A 1947 Chevrolet sedan owned by Ralph Kampschroeder was stolen while parked near the Argentine high school gym. It was recovered on a dead end street about four blocks away after police intervened Saturday afternoon. Small interior items and the radio were removed. entry was gained via a front action window. The Kampschroeders had been at the Lawrence Argentine basketball game and returned Friday night on a bus with team members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kampschroeder
West Twenty-third Street
Erdar
Kampschroeder
Lawrence
Red Cross Drives Begin Countywide Fund Campaign
The 1948 Douglas County Red Cross drive opened with volunteers in all areas soliciting a county quota of 18891. Kelvin Hoover said the increased goal aims to cover one month of operating funds, with a rapid, single‑phase push. Mel Pisher predicted the 4350 business district quota would be met by tomorrow night, as 48 workers visit shops. Rural and residential teams reported solid starts despite rain, with advance gifts totaling 535 and overall contributions at 2930. A moderate east San Bernardino quake rattled Southern California, felt from the San Bernardino valley to Los Angeles and Riverside, with aftershocks and no major damage reported.
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Douglas County
Red Cross
Kelvin Hoover
National Red Cross
Harry S. Truman
Mel Pisher
Avision
Fisher
Howard Wiseman
Karnes Public Service Co
First National Wank Hraft & Starr
Singer
Penney Co
Rankin Prog Co
Rumsey Funeral Home
Ram's
California
San Bernardino Valley
On Pee
Los Angeles
Mar. Jmonty
San Pomona
Riverside
Upland
Pomona
Lancaster
Here
LaGuna Beach
Palm Springs
Hemet
San Jacinto Mountains
New Football Coach To Reach Lawrence Today
J W Sikes the Kansas University head football coach and Mrs Sikes were set to arrive in Lawrence late today from Springfield Missouri. A telegram to M J Getto at Eldridge hotel reported arrival between 4 and 6 pm and plan to introduce the mentor to students and townspeople at tonight's Kansas versus Kansas State game at Hoch Auditorium. Elwood F Fink retired today after 27 years as a rural mail carrier. All tickets for the KU Kansas State game tonight at Hoch Auditorium are sold with about 4 000 sold by 8 am and more than 4 000 total issued.
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J. W. Sikes
University of Kansas
Fasig
Lawrence
Kansas
Kansas State
Hoch Auditorium
Atchison
Atchison, Kan
Elwood F. Fink
I. 0. C. F. Lodge
Fink
University of Kansas-Kansas State
Hoch
Zar Earl Falkenatien
Enne
United States to Permit Loans to Franco Government
Reports from sources opposing Franco claim US policy shifts to allow private loans to Generalissimo Franco’s anti communist regime in Spain. They allege Spain will seek about 200000 dollars in the United States and a banking mission will depart within two weeks to arrange credit with private banks.
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London
Mar. IL
United States
Franco
Spain
Delegates named for Ottawa and Wichita conventions
Douglas county Republicans selected 19 delegates and alternates for the Ottawa district convention on March and the Wichita state convention on March 24, with Chair J. B. Wilson urging attendance by both delegates and alternates. The list, compiled by a nominating committee led by Charles A. Edmondson, includes many named individuals and notes contact details for attendees.
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Douglas County
Ottawa
Wichita
Republican Central Committee
J. B. Wilson
Cnr
Philadelphia
Wilson
Charles D. Stough
Olin K. Petefish
W. T._ Douce
Marcella Arndt
East Wakarusa
Charles A. Edmondson
KU Law Library to Add 35000 Construction at Green Hall
University of Kansas law school plans a 35000 addition to its Green Hall library to triple capacity and safeguard 35 000 volumes valued at 500 000. The new concrete shell will face Mississippi street and house six oak stacks, funded by a graduates campaign with potential state funds for equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas Law School
School of Law
Moreau
Green Hall
Mississippi Street
Kansas
Wheat acreage estimates in Douglas county vary this spring
County agent reports wheat planting ranges 85 to 90 percent of total acreage. Teaver Worth county predicts near 100 percent crop based on stand moisture and growth. State crop outlook around 95 percent. About 25,000 acres in Douglas county planted to wheat.
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Douglan County
Deal Six
Teaverworth County
Six
Douglas County
Stock Market Index Shows Modest Rise Across 40 Stocks
The average of 40 stocks rose slightly to 614 with a net gain of .4 points. Investors watched early trading as leaders in industrials and utilities led the uptick while tech drifted. Volume remained moderate as the market absorbed mixed news on inflation data.
February Coldest In Twelve Years Amid Cloudy Dullness
The note records a February marked by extreme cold, with temperatures near freezing and lows around one degree above zero, a cool and dry trend overall, and heavy early rain combined with sleet. River levels on the Kaw basin fluctuated near normal, while cloudiness set a record for the period and monthly rainfall ran below normal at .23 inches.
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C.J. Posey
Foy Tut
Kaw
Bowerseck Mill
Poses
Devryes
Plan to raise boat Bonnie Hunn from Missouri River
Kansas City mariners planned to recover the $18,000 row boat Bonnie Hunn from the Missouri River at St. Joseph after an ice jam cleared. The river level rose and fell with the ice jam, flooding stages reaching flood-like highs. Swarthout named to a committee of the Bates rhoot and national conference.
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Kansas City
Mar
Bonnie Hunn
Missouri River
St. Joseph
Atchison
Kan
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Stokely Foods Cannery
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Dom
Bogen
Will Alec
Flore
Lindaberg
Im Suneday
Bethany College Oratorio Society
Arvid Wallin
Asservatot
Twlegaten
Quaneterex
Anider
George Juardt
Nicode
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Staough
B. Wilson
Lea Ruth
Mra
Viola Geratenberner
A. J. Isweing
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Evin Fanning
Fie Menon
Robert Ay Ayler
Haus Ulrich
Fred Beaty
K. U. Law Library
Swarthout
D. M. Swarttout
University of Bates Rhoot of
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