Fifteen Die as Northwest Jet Crashes Near Fort Snelling
Northwest Airlines Martin 202 crashed into three south side homes near Fort Snelling National Cemetery during a blizzard. Fifteen people were killed including ten passengers and three crew members, with two children among the victims in a burning home. The plane struck a heavy flagpole at the cemetery, a wing fragment found nearby, and the crash halted after pilots failed to reestablish instrument alignment. The flight had originated in Washington and stopped in Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit and Madison before failing to land at Rochester.
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Minneapolis
Mar
Northwest Airlines
South Side
Fort Snelling
Sassuenigers
Franklin Doughty
Tommy
Janet
Doughty
Diane
Robert Cahn
Irving Luger
Howard Cahn
Joe Mulcahy
Washington, D. C
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Madison
Wis
Rochester
Minn
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Fargo
Grand Forks
Transfer Navy Doctor Boone Flees Johnson Policy Battle
Rear Adm. Joel T. Boone, former senior medical officer in the Johnson White House medical staff and veteran White House physician, testified to Congress about defense hospital cutbacks. He was told eight days ago he would be removed from his post as chief of the joint plans and action division, with no reason given.
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Washington
Mar
Navy
Johnson
Congress
Joel T. Boone
White House
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
House
Armed Services
Army
Air Force
Boone
Pentagon
Joint
Defense Department
Office of Medical Services
Department
Noone
Richard Melling
Aly i
Fort Lauderdale jail locks set for overhaul plan
County commissioners in Fort Lauderdale plan to fix jailhouse locks not overhauled since courthouse construction. Jail spans fourth and fifth floors with doors taking up to half an hour to open. Ad note for Carmel Corn Shop and phone 1330.
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Fort Lauderdale
Plan Mae
Clr
Les
Bradley warns U S not safe from disastrous blow
General Omar Bradley said the United States cannot guarantee against a catastrophic strike but stressed belief in building forces and mobilization capacity. He praised naval anti submarine efforts and economy focused on combat strength, noting atomic stockpiles offer an immediate though incomplete retaliation option. He outlined plans to prevent disaster, enable rapid expansion, and defend bases.
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Washington
Omar Bradley
America
United States
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
Russia
Navy
Jauick
Jwar
Reduction of 62 VA jobs hits Kansas in March
Wichita reports 62 veterans administration positions cut under Washington economy order. Dismissal notices go out by March 10, with 42 positions at the VA hospital and outpatient services in Wichita affected. About 20 workers are released or furloughed statewide. no closures of outstate contact offices. At Topeka, outpatient medical and dental services will close except the Mental Hygiene clinic, which remains under six staff, while Winter VA hospital follows a separate program.
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Wichita
Mar
Veterans Administration
Kansas
Washington
Vita VA
Hays
Pittsburg
Hutchinson
Topeka
Wichita Hospital
Topeka VA
Masonic Building
West Tenth Steet
Dallas Horsemeat Scandal Traced to High priced Tenderloin
Dallas and Houston officials probed a nationwide case of horsemeat misrepresented as beef tenderloin. Thousands of pounds were seized in Houston and Dallas, with about 3,000 pounds allegedly sold to 12 upscale Houston restaurants since December. Fort Worth authorities seized 600 pounds. investigations spread to Kansas City and Chicago origins.
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Dallas
Tex
Mar. &P
Houston
Fort Worth
City Health
W. V. Bradshaw
Kansas City
Kansan City
Chicago
Pr. R
Martin
City Health Department
Four Tots Die In Newark House Fire
Fire swept a small frame house in Newark on March 8 killing four Black children aged one to four who had been put to bed after a birthday party. Their mother Mrs. Sarah Coursey, grandmother Mrs. Sarah Johnson, and uncle James Pennelton were nearby as the blaze, believed started by an oil stove explosion, trapped the children on the second floor.
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Newark
Del
Mar
Sarah Coursey
Henry
Sarah Johnson
David
Bernard
Robert
Warren
Marie
James Pennelton
DeMolay Installs Its Officers for the New Year
DeMolay installs officers for the new year naming Joseph Redtonda as commander and Simon A. Wood as treasurer. Guy Redfearn leads as captain general with George A. Dunkley as senior advisor and Ernest E. Federa as junior warden. A covered dish supper was served by Social Order of Béauce members before the meeting.
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DeMolay
Kathra Templar
Come
Mander
Joseph Redtonda
Guy Redfearn
Georage
A. Dunkley
Ira
Simon A. Wood
Robert Enmans
Ernest E. Federa
John D. Pike
Birch
Elmer C Olson
Charles F. Daniels
Robert J. Ae
Social Order
Béauce
Chemistry of atomic energy topics slated for lecture
Dr W J Argersinger, associate professor of chemistry at City of Kanaan, discusses chemical aspects of atomic energy in the Sigma Xi series. The fourth lecture, open to all, begins 7 30 pm Thursday in Strong Auditorium. He outlines chemical contributions to nuclear fission, isotope separation, plutonium chemistry, and pile material processing, contrasting with physicists' work.
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W. J. Argersinger
City of Kanaan
Sigma Xi
Atomic Energy and Man
Wblte
Hursday
Armersinver War
Cornell University
France Moves to Avert a Walkout Amid National Strike
Paris reports Premier Georges Bidault orders a draft of public utility workers to avert a nationwide strike by gas and electricity staff. About 100000 workers targeted, with 10 percent initially drafted. unions vow to strike. Transportation ties persist as army buses and taxis sustain city movement.
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Bidault
Paris
Georges Bidault
France
Jean Louvel
University students face 15 years for mascot thefts
About 35 K-State students may face disciplinary action for stealing the university mascot wildcat from Manhattan city zoo and a mounted lion from the K-State museum. The act occurred on the eve of a KU game, and damages are to be paid. The wildcat was returned. missing lion still sought. The Student Council will decide on sanctions, with Dean L C Woodruff noting the move aims to cool school tensions.
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K-State
Wildcat
Manhattan City Zoo
Hoch Auditorium
L. C. Woodruff
K.state
City Zoo
Manhattan
Dean Woodruff
Woodruff
Wild Cat
Sofia
Bulgaria
Michael Shipkov
U.S
United States
Kivka Rindova
U. S
Red Cross Drive Lags With $562 Raised in 24 Hours
Only 562 added since yesterday toward a 9916 goal, totaling 3819.37. Three divisions report advances show 1680 in gifts, 354 in business, and 1 0 residential. Donors include First National Bank, J C Penney, and Reuter Organ Company. unnamed campaign workers collected several smaller gifts as the drive continues.
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Red Cross
First National Bank
J. C. Penney Company
Reuter Organ Company
T Mra
Bertha McFarland
Deere Vo Malete
Mis Care
Deda
Mie J
Wy Twente
Mee
Edward F Fitzpatrick
Misa
Betty Higa
Fire damages roof at J. J. Lyman residence in Pennsylvania street
A chimney fire driven by strong winds damages the J. J. Lyman house at 220 Pennsylvania Street and scorches adjoining structures. Firemen say damage to the first floor quarter of two frame buildings totals about 8250 dollars. The home was insured.
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J. J. Lyman
Pennsylvania
Steed
J. MH. Taanat
Willis Colman to speak on seed production in KC
Willis Colman of Route 4.0 will address a district crop improvement school meeting at Rand City Chamber of Commerce tomorrow. The talk will present seed production from a farmer's viewpoint. Julius Driscoll of Swope Beauty Shop is listed with contact details.
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Willis Colman
Rand City Chamber of Commerce
Defense Closes Case Involving Autopsy Findings
A jury hears closing arguments over how the autopsy explained the death of a woman. A pathologist testifies about the deceased and the state details how the body was examined to determine the cause.
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Sander
Sto 1
Harvard
Ub Wd
Esulil Ryt
Jude
U S Arms Flow to France Begins with Bomber Aboard
In Norfolk Virginia a heavy crane hoisted an American bombing plane onto a French carrier, marking the first of three shipments of U S military aid to Western Europe. The bomber, wearing the French tricolor, followed by other war planes aboard the escort carrier Dixmende, underscored France’s security goals amid allied support. French Ambassador Jean Daridan stated the aid program would aid France in securing its safety and the broader safety of all.
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Norfolk
Mar. S
Europe
United States
France
Diximande
Jean Daridan
Head of Alliance Dr H E Eustace elected president
Dr H E Eustace was chosen president of the Douglas County Men's Brotherhood Alliance at a dinner last night at First Methodist Church, succeeding Delbert Richardson. About 150 men attended as Prof Richard N Bender urged Christian handling of atomic knowledge for humanity or risk to the race. Officers elected included Herbert Nehrbass vice president, Marvin Johnson secretary, and Ed Martin reelected treasurer. A high school trio and soloists provided music. A committee was formed to draft a county church directory and assess printing costs.
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H. E. Eustace
Douglas County
Men's Brotherhood Alliance
First Methodist Church
Delbert Richardson
Herbert Nehrbass
Marvin Johnson
Ed Martin
Richard N. Bender
Baker University
Baldwin
Jesus
Martha Greene
Donna Cook
Phyllis Nehrbass
Dean Wrightsman
Archie Kliewer
C. B. Amell
Noah Gilbert
Centenary Methodist Church
Daniel Knox Ford
Westside Presbyterian Church
The
Mra
Clifford Dean
George ‘Hoofer
Charles Grant
Marion Barlow
Myri Penny
R. O. Burgert
Clifford
Cox
Weather Swing Brings Warmer Sooner Across Kansas
Topeka reports a quick warmup after a sharp late winter storm. Forecaster Richard Garrett promises fair skies tonight and partly cloudy conditions Thursday. Western areas may be less cold tonight with statewide warmth tomorrow as winds ease from up to 40 mph. Snow produced little moisture. Measured moisture: Hill City .10, Concordia .03, Fort Riley .01. Temperatures ranged from 60 in Wichita to 10 in Gondland with Coffeyville dropping from 52 to 19.
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Topeka
PKA
Richard Garrett
Garrett
Skien
Hill City
Concordia
Fort Riley
Wichita
Gondland
Coffeyville
Wheat prospects in Texas decline amid drought and pests
U S Department of Agriculture reports worsened wheat conditions in the Texas high plains with many fields dying in May and September. Green bug infestations span central Texas north to the Red River and west to eastern high plains counties, while other areas show excellent wheat development.
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Awatin
Tex
Man & G
High Plains
Texas
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Red River
U.S.D.A
Cold weather disrupts Lawrence farm plans and potato seed flow
A sudden blizzard and a ferocious cold wave shocked Lawrence residents as temperatures plunged to 14 degrees. Farmers face delays to seed potatoes from northern states and halted seeding of sugar peas for Stokely Foods Inc. Early oats plantings risk frost damage, while a gradual warm up promises fair weather ahead.
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Lawrence
Stokely Foods Inc
Harvey Jackson
Rural Life Meet Draws Douglas County Members
Seven Douglas county Rural Life members will attend two days of the 18th annual state rural life conference in Manhattan at K State on Friday and Saturday this week. An additional 20 members will attend the banquet Saturday. Women will hear home economics experts on textiles clothing food child welfare personality art and landscaping. Men will hear discussions on agronomy advancing agricultural engineering animal husbandry dairy husbandry and other farm topics.
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Douglas County Rural Life
State Rural Life
Manhattan
Kstate
Betty Brunk
Warren Flory
Francis Flory
John Metsker
Clinton
Hone Economica
Mental Hygiene Committee Sets March Meeting
The Douglas county health council mental hygiene committee will meet Friday evening March 16 at 8 in the classroom at the Community building. Anyone interested in mental health work is invited. The committee aims to formulate a plan to stimulate interest in the Bert Nash Mental Health clinic, hoped to begin operation.
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Douglas County Health Council
Bert Nash
House Passes Oleomargarine Bill Amid Protests
The House approved a bill to repeal all federal taxes on oleomargine with effect July 1, despite protests from lawmakers. The measure ends taxes on both colored and uncolored oleomargarine, detailing proposed price and annual tax impacts on manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
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Washington, Mar
Senate
White House
Ate
House
Open New Club Hub by Legionnaires in C B Building
An new club opens in the end of the C B building bought by the Legionnaires months ago. The remainder will serve as office space for Holmes McGrew Jurvice agency and for apartments. Hours run weekdays 9:00 to midnight Sunday 2:00 to 11:00. Delbert Matin deputy county clerk will manage the club with an attack bar booths and two card rooms. Carpenters and decorations were by post members. Large photo murals from the Army via KU R C T C will decorate walls. Operating committee members are Tom Gerhart Ralph Gennian Hurwitz Morgan and Moyer. Licensing committee includes Kollender Andrews and Firner.
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Legionnaires
Holmes, McGrew Jurvice Agency
Dr., Jun
Hoa Im
Sund
Delbert Mathin
Robert Charlton
Department of the Army
Tom Gerhart
Ralph Gennian Hurwitz
B. E. Morgan
Sian Moyer
William Kollender
John Andrews
Henry Firner
Heads Dairy Group Elects Officers For East Central Holstein
Roland Rebb of Route 5 was elected president of the East Central Kanan Holstein Association at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. He will chair the dairy show selection committee for the all-State and American Royal shows with a May 6 1 date in Kansas City. Fran Wempe Route 1 was named to record milk marketing reports, and Karl Ven Utale I Olatha was named another officer. Twenty five members attended, totaling ATR registered cows, up from 19 and 124 cows last year. Mrs Donald Alford Route 2 and Deal Six agricultural agent attended the state Ayshire Association meeting in Atenis on Monday.
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Roland Rebb
Kanan Holstein Association
Chamber of Comerce
Numbee
Kansas City
Axsoe
Demt
Kart Ven Utale I Olathe
Alten Meyer
Donald Alford
Deal Six
Atenis
State Ayshire Association
Parker Glasgow win nominations in city primary
In yesterdays primary Parker and T J Glasgow won Republican nominations for council seats in the first city ward while Luther Buchele edged Democrat opponents in the third ward. unofficial returns from City Clerk Harold Fisher show 1 129 GOP votes and 218 for Democrats across six wards.
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T BR
Parker
T. J
Luther Buchele
Harold Fisher
Byrom Beery
Haversock Mills
Powercom
Ivery
Lathrop H. Reed, Jr
Contesta
L. B. Read, Jr
Byron A. Beery
Richard Bartin
T. J. Alexander
T. B. Parker
Luther Buckeley
T. J. Glassgow
Lowell E. Bailey
Ed Elam
Republic
Lean
C. F. Hardtaker
Lew Henry
John Taylor
Tarker
Lawrence
Sherrick
Buchele
North American Student Co- Operative League
Lloyd Gaines
G. H. Hardtaker
Evans Auto Supply Store
Tom
Glas-gow
Lawrence National Bank
H. E. Eustace
Reublican
Parker and Duchese
Glasgow
Well F. Hailey
Richard Martin RZ
T. J Alexander
Ed Flam
Respublican
C. F. Hardtarfer
Lew Henry Drew
John E. Tayur
Mont Green’s Brother Suffered Stroke in Manhattan
The message indicates that Mont Green’s brother suffered a stroke earlier today in Manhattan. A separate note mentions Tibet lacking railroads motor highways or deep waterways, followed by a remark on a stock market closing average for 60 stocks with the RT up.
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Basis
Tibet
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