Russians blockaded mission office in Germany over repatriation order
Russian repatriation mission in Frankfurt faced blockades as German authorities shut off water gas electricity and telephone service. Military police barred entry and the group was told to leave the American zone by March 1 as few people requested to return to Russia. The move drew denouncements as a violation of Yalta Potsdam accords. Elsewhere, trials and Cominform activity dominated reports. Pope Pius XI marked his tenth anniversary with papal duties.
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U. Ss
Frankfurt
Germany
Gieliow
Russia
Yalta
Poland
Warsaw
Washington
State Department
Connally D-Texas
U. S
Japan
Kuriles
Pius XI
St. Peter
World Day of Prayer services led by Kansas officials
Mrs. Frank Carlson will lead the World Day of Prayer service at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Christian church with Miss Eleanor German of Guanara Arizona as a second leader. The program includes prayers, readings, and music by a special trio and soloists, with Mrs. John H. Patton chairing. County commissioners sign a rock contract for 10 000 tons to repair roads, with stockpiles west and east of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carlson
Topeka
Kansas
Natherhand
First Christian Church
George Fetter
Lawrence Council of Church Women
Eleanor German
Guanara
Ariz
Fetter
Leon Abele
RL Wy Albert
Harald Barr
Ralph Pine
Leland Young
J. X. Edmonds
Harry Smith
Lewis Forney
Ho Sippel
Bruce Cameron
Perry Jones
Jones
Airforce Bomber Makes First Non Stop Flight Around World
The Lucky Lady II completed the first nonstop world flight, landing at Carnwell base after 94 hours in the air. The crew of 14 refueled in flight and circled 23,108 miles at an average 235 mph. Air Secretary Symington praised the team for their mission and the potential for worldwide strategic reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airforce
Fort Worth
Tex
Mar
Caravellirforce
Washington
Symington
James Gallagher
Fight Airforce
Minain
Azores Islands
Dharan
Saudi Arabia
Philippines
Hawaii
Strategic Air Command
Senate Armed Services Committee
Karen
Labrador
Alaska
James Callagher
Melrose
Minn
Arthur M. Neal
Vinal
Glenn A Er el Dorado
Kan
Federation,aeronautique Internationale
Lawrence businessmen push mayor council manager plan
About 50 Lawrence businessmen and women urged a special election in June to decide on adopting a city manager form. The group backed by nine civic clubs asked the Chamber board to approve the resolution and sponsor petitions if the board favors the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
E.R. Zook
Zook
Zonk
Rotary
Inns
Lawrence League of Women Voters
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Ruth Dealer's
Aprobation
The
Cooperative Club
Back to Class at New York School Friday Morning
A coal stoker breakdown forced a three day surprise vacation at New York School. A. E. Woestemeyer and the replacement stoker should be installed by tomorrow afternoon and classes will resume Friday morning. About 350 teachers and students were sent home yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. E. Woestemeyer
Lent Observances Mark Ash Wednesday Services
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday across churches as St. John’s and Trinity Episcopal host services. Holy Hour and Holy Communion planned, with morning and evening rites. Women’s groups coordinate World Days of Prayer focus, while Easter falls on April 17. Lent lasts 40 days not counting Sundays. Stock market index slips with 60 stocks closing down to 62.6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Carliolic Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
Tales From Algiers Noted In Globe Circler Diary
Globe-Circler Joe Ridolfi recalls an Algiers street scene with veiled women calling to him and a brief history of Algeria from Turkish rule to French conquest. The article notes piracy on the Barbary Coast, the U S Consulate’s tile decor, and capture of Algiers through the centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Joe Ridolfi
Sine
Algeria
France
Morocco
Tunisia
Barbary Coast
United States
Pitacs
Seed
Local Option Retained in Kansas Liquor Bill
Kansas House approves a compromise on liquor control this session. The plan keeps local option provisions with city bylaw calls, automatic licenses limited to petitions, and a new enforcement tax. Gallonage taxes largely stay with state and counties receive funds under revised sharing.
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Topeka
Kan
House of Representatives
Senate
Mar
Kansas
House of Representa
House
Vern Mayo
Garden City
Marvin Cox
Kingman
Cuse
Cox
Crepes
Drye
Richard Becker
Cofferville
House Committee On State Affairs
Weather Break in Kansas Clears Skies and Warmer Temps
Topeka reports improving weather with clearing skies and higher temperatures as southerly winds move across the state. Rain and snow show waning. highs near 50s to 55 Thursday with varied overnight lows from the 20s. Rivers face overflows from ice jams, especially the Republican at Scandia and Solomon near Niles.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Republican
Scandia
Solomon
Niles
Blue River
Randolph
Chanute
Sam
Goodland
Mardi Gras Ends in New Orleans
New Orleans shifts from Carnival revelry to Lenten observance as Mardi Gras ends. The city blends festive cheer with religious devotion and prepares for forty days of penitence starting today.
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New Orleans
Mar
Red Cross drive expands into business area in Douglas county
volunteers canvass the business district for funds led by Mike Getto and Alan Asher as they push to finish the campaign within a week. Mrs. F M McFarland reports $83.59 in donations, while advance gifts total $2 227.50 toward an $11 581 goal.
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Red Cross
Eldridge
Mike Getto
Business District
Alan Asher
Lawrence
Asher
F. M. McFarland
Vermont Street
Getto
Alaska
National Red Cross
Kansas City
Kansas
County completes second fire escape at convalescent home
County workmen finish a second fire escape at the County Convalescent home on the south side with a chute for the opposite side. The project follows a recommendation by the state fire marshal and awaits painting and a base landing when weather allows.
Fire damages sorority house at Baker University
Fire swept the Alpha Chi Omega sorority house on North Fight Street Baldwin injuring no students but burning five men from nearby dorms. Attic origin. 24 girls evacuated as fire crews from Olathe and town battled the blaze. six third floor rooms lost belongings. insurance covered. Two injured Baker football players among helpers. Special election planned in Arkanaan City for hospital bond issue. Pastor Charles E Hall dies in Enterprise Kansas at 65.
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Baker University
Alpha Chi Omega
Baldwin
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Robert L. Jennings
Kansas City
James Feater
Albany
Moe
Noll
Falls City
Nobert Grega
Ted Cleavenger
Easton
North Fight Street
Phyllis Taylor
Alexandria
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Olathe
Kan, Naval Base
Joe Allen
Jennings
Cleavenger
Baker
Dice
Mar
Charles E. Hall
First Methodist Church
Enterprise
Kan
Hall
Five Communists Sentenced to Death by Greek Court
A Greek military court in Athens sentenced five communists to death on charges of espionage. The report notes the doomed group and includes weather updates about storm conditions across the northeastern region and varying temperatures from zero to above freezing in several states.
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Athens
Mar
Wofien
New England
Brett
Take Ontagrin
Tenessee
Carolinas
Corn Gall
Atalaia
Aykan
Charlotte
N.C
Nashville
Sixth Ward Races Spark Primary Returns Stirs City Vote
Primary results show Republican strength in Lawrence Indiana with council bids: Sam Ferguson and F A Russell winning in strong margins. Ro Burgert securing the Republican Fourth Ward post for 12 years prior to 1947. In First Ward James Postma defeats Leo Ousdahl 264 to 144, heading to April 5 election.
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Lawrence
Ini
Sam Ferguson
F. A. Russell
Burgert
G.O.P
James Postma
Leo Ousdahl
Postma
Hugh Randall
Roy Anderson
North Lawrence
Randall
Anderson
Woolworth Plans Major Lawrence Expansion in 1949
A. Pryor of the F. W. Woolworth store announces a large 1949 development to merge the Army and Navy store into the 915 Massachusetts site and remodel the combined buildings. The project, delayed by Wichita and Topeka openings, will boost staff from 26 to 40 and add a 75 foot modernized front with three entrances. The nose to north layout will be rebuilt with new ceilings, floors, lighting, and a freight elevator linking floors. Ownership of the three units is shared by Hovey Hanna, Harry Miller of Lawrence, and Warren Jeffrey of Topeka.
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Lawrence
A. Pryor
F. W. Woolworth
Massachusetts Street
Topeka
Wichita
Mirea
Army and Navy
Howard Keltz
Pryor
Dodge City
Woolworth
Hovey JL Hanna
Harry H. Miller
Warren E. Jeffrey
Kaw Valley Growers Plan 1948 Potato Promotion Meeting
Kaw Valley potato growers and others will meet Friday at 2 p.m. in the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce office to plan promotion and marketing of the 1948 crop. Emil Heck announces the gathering with state officials present to discuss yields and marketing plans.
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Kaw Valley Potato Growers
Emil Heck
Kaw Valley Potato Growers Association
Lawrence Chamber of ‘Commerce
Heck
State Production and Marketing Administration
Kimball Backus
Chicago
United Fresh¢ Fruit and Vegetable Association
National Potato Council
Washington
Kaw Valley
Unofficial returns show Republicans leading city race
Early unofficial results place Republicans ahead 1 229 to 184 for city wide offices. Mayors and council races show James Pae s ons 1 263 and Oliver Beaman 75 votes in fifth ward with Democratic rivals low. Turnout strongest in the third ward with 433 ballots.
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James H. Paesons
Corlett Cotton
R. H. Wagstaff
Oliver Beaman
Hugh Randall
Turner
W. J. B. Turner
Frances Nelson
Board of Education
Democratic Council
Lon Hall
G. H. Hardtaker
W. E. Grover
Roy Anderson
Russell
Russel Barrett
Thi
Ferguson
W. Je. Baumgartner
Burgert
Emaerly
Dan Ragle
Edward Bowman
Fourth Ward
Second Ward
Sixth Ward
Fifth Ward
Republicans Push Excise Tax Cuts Over Truman Plan
House Republicans endorsed a plan to reduce taxes by cutting excise levies on train fares, telephone calls, and movie tickets as a counter to President Truman's $4 billion revenue request. They did not commit to broader income tax changes, signaling a battle for first order business in the 81st Congress.
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Washington
Mar
House
Truman
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