Draft Looms as Truman Presses Expiration of Selective Draft
Washington March 3 President Truman urged Congress to let the draft law expire while army and navy officials weighed mobilization options. Reports say plans consider civilian training and education for a broader reserve, with a possible new training act after careful study. In Palestine martial law tightened as violence rose to 22 deaths in three days, with British forces continuing curfew and security measures amid ongoing conflict.
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Ares Truman
Washington
Mar
Truman
Congress
Army
Heyord
Triamanie
Owas
Thairman
Gurren
Navy
Offaer
White House
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Cargresa
Troman
Tadaete
Trimar
Downnard
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Hamat Gan
Betak Va
Bere
Truman Arrives in Mexico City for Three Day State Visit
President Harry S. Truman lands in Mexico City with Miguel Aleman to begin a three day state visit. Officials report warmth from Mexican leaders and a formal reception including an inscribed medal ceremony and discussions on bilateral cooperation during the trip.
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Mexico City
Mar
Harry S. Truman
Miguel Aleman
Rhonéd
Ferrando
Veo
Kansas
Two Die, Ten Injured In Highway 11 Crash East Of Sunflower
A midnight Saturday crash on Highway 11 one mile east of Sunflower left two dead and ten seriously injured. Injured include Mrs Betty Van Tassel of Sunflower, and Dr Blackburn and nurse Mrs Rothberger. Vehicles skidded and collided. Van Tassel and Mr and Mrs L K Baumgartner were aboard the car with Van Tassel. Dr Blackburn was hospitalized and transferred to Topeka.
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Sunflower
Kansas
Betty van Tassel
Hans Best
Blarahurys Westhound
Colt Hound
Art Vantassel
VanTassel
LK. Baumgartner
Rothberger
Blackburn
Trieste Governor May Be Named
Ardrei A. Gromyko has unofficially advised that Russia will be ready to select a governor for Trieste this week. The Security Council has delayed formal discussion until Moscow comments on candidates or makes new nominations. A selection for the 20,000 dollar year post is anticipated as Gromyko states his choice.
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Lake Success
S- 1
Ardrei A. Gromyko
Security Council
Russia
Trieste
Gromyko
Europe
Piras
Vorngress
House
Senate
Gett
Rhode Island Street
Senate backs budget cut and debt plan
Washington March 3 The Senate approved a resolution cutting 4.5 billion from President Truman's budget and pledged 2.6 billion of any savings to debt reduction. The vote was 641 to 20 and the measure moves to the House after a Wherry amendment directing surplus property receipts to debt. John L. Lewis soft coal truce noted.
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Washington
Mar
Senate
House
Truman
Wherry Ur-Neb
John L. Lewis
League seeks votes for three candidates in city primary
The Lawrence League for the Practice of Democracy urged voters to support three members running for board of education and council seats. The group, a non political body, asked support for Dr Calvin VanderWert First ward councilor Lloyd Houston and Rev E Russell Carter. Officials prepared for a record primary turnout with new voting booths and last minute board changes in the city.
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Lawrence League For the Practice of Democracy
League
Board of Education
Council
League Social Relations Group
V Otera
Calvin A. VanderWert
Lloyd H. Houston
E. Russell Carter
Eague
Schen
W. Merrewe
VOTE TOMORROW Polls Open Early and Late
Voters are urged to cast ballots tomorrow as polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. amid widespread civic action and ongoing political discussion across local communities. The notice cites general election participation and community concerns prompting turnout.
Supreme Court Delays Ruling on Lewis Case
The Supreme Court postpones a ruling in the Lewis case amid national debate. The piece outlines political context, congressional actions on fiscal year 1948 funds, and upcoming local election plans including six ward polling sites and potential write-in candidates.
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Supreme Court
Lewis
Freight derailment delays Union Pacific traffic near Muncie
Muncie Kan March 3 CP traffic on the Union Pacific main line was tied up for hours after a 27 car freight train derailed just east of here in Wyandotte county. No injuries were reported though two tracks were damaged and a third blocked by wreckage. Trainmen blamed a coupling failure about 15 cars back of the locomotive for the pileup involving boxcars lumber and oil tankers.
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Muncie
Kan
Union Pacific Railroad
Here
Wyandotte County
Breakup of Big Seven Conference Is Predicted
Denver March 3 predicted breakup of the Big Seven after Colorado joins the Big Six. Colorado departs December 3 leaving a Mountain league of Beaver Utah Wyoming Utah State Brigham Young and Colorado A and M. be cautious.
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Denver
Mar
Rocky Moauntain
Colorado
Beaver
Utah
Wyoming
Utah State
Priphanw Young
Colorado A and M
Light Snow Expected Across Kansas Tuesday Forecast
Weather forecast from federal meteorologist D. Flora predicts mostly cloudy skies and little temperature change for Kansas on Tuesday. Scattered light snow observed statewide with more in eastern regions, followed by colder conditions from the northwest. Dodge City recorded 41 for the high while overnight low near Topeka airport was two above. Pope Pius XII dislocated an ankle walking in the Vatican gardens three days earlier and celebrated his 1st birthday Sunday.
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Topeka
Mar
Kansas
D. Flora
Riow
Dodge City
Fe Toneka
Flora
Pope Pius
Rome
Pope Pius XII
Vatican Gardens
ANSA
Stock Market Index Rises to 66.4 on 60-Stock Average
A daily stock report shows the 60-stock average at 66.4 with gains noted yesterday in California markets. Investors watch CAE as trading activity broadens and indices trend upward amid cautious optimism.
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CAE
Georgia Election Fraud Charged in Georgia Election
Atlanta records suggest irregularities in write-in ballots as investigators examine the general assembly voting process. The article notes alleged deception surrounding the gubernatorial race with mentions of write-in ballots and disputed results in Fulton County amid ongoing political debate.
Seven city exams to determine Summerfield scholars
Prelim at seven centers Beloit Cathy Dodge Cite Lanwerence Parsons Salina and Wichita. One hundred twenty seven high seniors qualified. Final exams at Lawrence April 9 10 for top scorers. Scholarships awarded based on merit up to 18 awards with Summerfield fund of 2000 dollars. Nominees from Liberty Memorial High School include Robert Nash Chris Roger Price Frank Sandelina Robert Elm and Loren White.
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University of
March VT
Beloit
Cathy Dodge Cite
Lanwerence
Parsons
Salina
Wichita
Hans
Hich Sehonts
Betoun Ih
Laverence
Solon BR. Summerfield
Atlmnus Now
New York
Summerfield
Liberty Memorial High School
Robert Nash
Chris Roger Price
Tennessee
Frank Sandelina
Springfield man killed in railroad crossing accident
Denny Jola Jackson, of Jackson Street, formerly a World journal printer, was killed instantly when his car struck a drain at a railroad grate crossing near Springfield Missouri during a snowstorm. Cecil Cockey survived with minor injuries. Jackson leaves wife Juanita and four children. Funeral held at South Side Assembly of God church in Springfield.
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Springfield
Denny Jola
Was
Bony
South Side
Assembly of God
Police Report Shows 30 February Auto Accidents
Police announced 30 automobile accidents were investigated in February with six people injured. Four injuries involved pedestrians struck while crossing streets. The February total rose to 47 accidents for the period, a notable increase over prior reports.
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A. Eliasner
Rlivner
Automobile collision at Sixth and Vermont streets results in no injuries
An east bound taxicab driven by Are Kelley of North Lawrence and a Ford sedan traveling north on Vermont Street collided at Sixth and Vermont. Both occupants escaped injury. The incident marks March’s first reported collision. Senator Capehart opposes Lilienthal’s AEC chair nomination, citing opposition to the New Deal principles.
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Shairmar
Arena
Gare
The
State Department
Fooptarane Affarra AF Ieee Wernt
eAme
Tam Seheal
Aldo Tan
Nera Ia
Ciny Palive Patpalmen
Palive
Are Kelley
North Lawrence
Vermont
Sixth
Red Cross Drive Starts In City Amid War Time Efforts
Community volunteers organize a Red Cross drive in the city with support from leaders including Gerald Friere, chair of the Avnertts monument committee. Local shops and firms such as Woolworth, Shaw Gautaber, and various vendors pledge to assist. The effort aims to mobilize residents to aid relief and welfare projects amid wartime shortages.
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Gerald Friere
Charman
Avnertts Monument
Aspen
Russell County Raid Targets Four Kansas Liquor Outlets
Attorney General Edward F. Arn condemned state officers raids in Russell county after four locations were seized. Black Gold club Russell, 15 cases whiskey at Lindys Cafe, AC club Dorrance with whiskey slot machines and punchboards, and Nathanial Cowan farm home near Lucas with a whiskey raid. Four operators charged with possession of liquor and maintaining a nuisance. Cowan not released on bail. Governor Carlson said he supported Arn and emphasized the crackdown beginning now.
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Topeka
Mar. & C
Kissell County
Kansas County
Edward F. Arn
Russell County
Ann
Telty
Thore
Black Gold Club
Russell
Punchhearda
Liam J. Mefford
Lindy's Cafe
Ceri
Frank Carlson
Weather notes and stray readings in Kansan fragment
Fragmentary weather item references partial temperature readings and unclear local conditions. Text mentions western area, times around fifteen and forecast hints but is largely garbled. No clear location, date, or concrete figures to confirm.
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