Miners Walk Out On Lewis Order In Coal Mines
Washington March 12 miners south and east of the Mississippi walk out in protest of John L Lewis against James Boyd as director of the Bureau of Mines. The two week shutdown floods the supply with large stockpiles delaying pressure on a new contract while Congress debates labor law changes and Taft Hartley reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John £. Lewis
Truman
James Bevid
Bureau of Mines
Congress
Hurklog Fe
Nora
Lewin
Cebaur
United Mane Workers
Mysciesippi
Nieve
Lewis
Boyd
Bosch
Colorado School of Nines
Senate
Fipe
Taft
O'Mahoney
John Th Basile
Cos Aspendati
Mayd
Interior
J. A. Krug
Uty Baya
Pst
Sunday Outlook Weathers Gloomy Skies Across Kansas
Weatherman forecasts mostly cloudy skies with occasional light snow through Sunday. Snow may mix with rain in the east portion. Lows tonight around 25 to 32 and Sunday highs near 8 in the south and east and 32 in the north and west. Easterly winds, light snow in several towns, flood on the Big Blue nearing end. blue expected to stay within banks by nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIA
Karena
Sunny Keel
B. Blorn
Kansas
Phillipsburg
Topeka
Flora
Garden City
Dodge City
Wichita
Ganton City
Kanzan
Maes
Leen UG
Eaga
Edmonton
Kansas City
Los Angel Lea
Orleans
New York
Washington
Oklahoma City
MTW TF
Mtwwwt
Rent Controls Narrowly Extended In House Vote
Washington reports House leaders expect passage of a watered down rent control extension after a 15 vote margin, delaying final decisions on a 15 month continuation and a Senate action. Democrats faced Republican attempts to limit controls and flagging support amid concerns over a rising rent black market and defense-area exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Yenter- Day
Sage
S McCormack
Massachusetts
Senate
Nandieirda
Sushed
Turtle Woods
Hese Warners
Shwe
Engineering students gather for regional AIChE meeting at KU
More than 1500 students from six Midwest engineering schools attended a regional AIChE meeting at the University of Kansas. Dr Milea Carrington Leverett, ex director of Oak Ridge technical division, spoke on Engineering Aspects of Nuclear Energy. Students from Nebraska Oklahoma A and M and other institutions presented original research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
University of Kansas
Milea Carrington Leverett
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Houston
Tex
King George VI undergoes operation at Buckingham Palace
London reports King George VI was operated on at Buckingham Palace to improve blood circulation in his right leg. Nine doctors attended. the procedure involved a small nerve center near the spine. The King recovered from anesthesia within a half hour and will remain hospitalized about a week with a recovery period to follow. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip stayed nearby. the royal Australia tour was cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George VI
Buckingham Palace
George
Hell
J. R. Leenby
Edinburgh
Jasner
Lestmenth
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Jking
Australia
Legislators Push Highway Program Measures Given Preference
Lawmakers press ahead with a highway program, giving measures preference as they edge toward adjournment. The push centers on funding, construction timelines, and regional impact while party lines appear to blur in the late-session rush.
Kansas Senate pushes highway program toward adjournment
In Topeka on March 12 the Kansas Senate advanced the administration's two billion year highway program, clearing three revenue bills including a five cent gasoline tax, higher road and bridge funding, and a five cent per gallon tax on motor fuel used in highways. The measures, approved 34-1 and 55-1, move to the House with an estimated annual $440,000 intake to fund counties and cities. Also approved was a probate judges’ power to waive the three-day marriage license waiting period and a limit on a county fair to one per county. New bills authorize no‑fund warrants for road work, adjust carrier taxes, and allow township fund transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Dale Wryant
Senate Committee
Mne
Vach
Boards of County Commissioners
Rail plan hinges on Interstate hearing for Kaw Valley line
Meyer James He Parsons and Lewten streets advisory group discuss forming a rail switching company to maintain tracks across a bridge linking Bonner Springs and Lawrence. The move awaits the Interstate Commerce Commission decision to abandon operations on the Bonner Springs Lawrence leg, with a public hearing in Kansas City next Wednesday chaired by Melvin Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer James He Parsons Bud
Sonnel
Lewten Streets
Offic Liawrence Caper
Briuce
Co. Hesse
Paper Company
Lenl
A Globe Circler Describes New Pakistan in 1947 Karachi
The diary notes Pakistan’s birth after partition, its two geographic zones split by India, and the intense patriotism of a people crowded by 300,000 refugees. It contrasts Pakistan’s Muslims with India’s Hindus, the regional tensions over Kashmir, and foreign sympathy from Americans and Britons welcoming the new government amid a bustling Karachi airport scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karachi
Huntieh
Snow and Cold Winds Batter Wide Regions Across Nation
Snow flurries and cold March winds lash plains to Atlantic coast with subzero readings in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Beulah Minn reports 16 below, International Falls -12, while a broad cold air mass from western Canada moves in. Rain falls in western states as the weather bureau warns of further cold intrusion over Sunday night into Monday. Seats available for Little Women tonight at High School. buy tickets at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains States
North Atlantic
North Central
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Be' Anidji
Minn
International Falls
Midwest
Kentucky
Atlantic State
New England
Nova Scotia
California
Nevada
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
U.S. Weather Bureau
Tonite
P.m
Sir Beeigat
Ady
British troops reinforce Aqaba port amid border tensions
Britain orders more troops to the Red Sea port of Aqaba as Israeli forces push toward the coast near Tel Aviv spokesmen deny Arab rebirth of border fighting. Explosive sitution may erupt on Raodes island as Israel negotiates an armistice. ceasefire signed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Red Sea
Trans-Jordan
Sai
Althe Tel
Pact 8 finishes, Western alliance forms in Washington
The North Atlantic security treaty is finalizing after months of work and will be signed in early April in Washington. United States, Canada, Britain, Norway, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg are the original signers with Denmark and Italy expected to join. Ratification will require two thirds in the Senate, and the pact binds the Western European nations and the United States in a defensive alliance aimed at deterring Soviet aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Denmark
Italy
Portugal
Iceland
Twige Tinting
United States
Canada
Britain
Norway
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Lusembours
Haren Silvercruys
Tambaesadurtel
Acheson
State Department
Senate
Senate Foreign
Western Europe
Russia
Conviction Under New Law For Liquor Possession
In Great Bend Kansas a conviction for illegal possession of liquor under a new control act resulted in a 32141 fine and partial return of confiscated liquor. Justice of the Peace Jack Merriam presided as Mrs Christine Kipp pled guilty to maintaining a nuisance and illegal liquor possession. Enforcement officers raided her home the day the law took effect finding whiskey and wines behind a false wall. Morrison ruled that Mrs Kipp could be allotted two cures of the hauer one for herself and one for Frank Schulte, a roomer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Kan
Mar
Justice of the
Jack Merriam
Christine Kipg
Ellwood
Enforement
Morrison
Kipp
Frank Schulte
Youthful Imagination Stirs Rural Panic in Kansas
Nine year old Bobby Reynolds shouted at three gunmen who appeared at a rural school 14 miles west of Kansas City. The trio dressed in red pants and black coats fled, triggering an all day manhunt as deputies and state patrol searched for the men who carried two shotguns a rifle and a pistol. The alarm sparked rumors of shootouts and was calmed only after officials found no trace of the intruders. Meanwhile Gen Ho Ying-Chin became premier of China succeeding Sun Fo amid ongoing peace talks with the communists. In Arkansas John L McClellan Jr son of Senator McClellan died at a Veterans Administration hospital after injuries from a Wednesday night car crash near Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Bobby Reynolds
Bobby S. Bobby
Gene
Here
China
Axtedates
Ho Ying-Chin
Yangtze River
Sun Fo
Fayetteville, Ark
John L. McClellan, Jr
Senator McClellan
D.ark
Veterans Administration Hospital
Young McClellan
University of Arkansas
Rogers
Ark
City files suit in district court to condemn sites for police fire station
Lawrence city files condemnation actions in district court to acquire three lots and two buildings at Eighth and Kentucky for a proposed 5250 000 police and fire station. Appraisers to value properties including 736 Kentucky Street and two Lawrence family parcels. if prices deemed fair, funds may be deposited with court clerk. District court action follows prior council approval and survey. Legion and Dundap tenants informed of pending proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Eighth
Kentucky Streets
Charles D. Stough
The
American Legion
Lawrence Delivery Services
R. L. Lhunlay
Kentucky Street
Lyle Powell
San Mego
Calif
State Supreme Court
Lawrnce Real Estate
Dr. Powell
Cotter
Counecilian
Joe Trastor
Powell
J.C. Marper
Plarnes
Robbers Confess to Singer Theft in Olathe Burglary
Two men arrested in Olathe confess to stealing over 1156 dollars worth of portable sewing machines from the Singer Sewing Machine Co at 927 Massachusetts Street during the February 10 burglary. They also admit to recent Topeka burglaries. Kansas officials plan written confessions. The morning discovery noted a broken rear basement door lock and missing machines, tying the case to Gemmell’s Cafe robbery, with Ace Hayes Putt already serving a Lansing prison term for that crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Massachusetts Street
Clarence Bliesner
Topeka
Bliesner
Johnson County
Singer
Ralph Gemmell
Gemmell
Ace Hayes
Kansas City
Kansas State Prison
Lansing
B-36 Bomber Flies Record Nonstop Across United States
Fort Worth Texas reports a B-36 bomber with two failed engines completed a record nonstop 9600 mile flight across the United States. The craft took off at 12 30 p m CST and logged 24 hours 55 minutes before landing after jettisoning bombs into the Gulf of Mexico. The mission surpassed a prior simulated Honolulu run by 687 miles. President General MacArthur calls for Japan to boost coal output amid industry reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Mar
Carywell Air Base
United States
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Gulf of Meixco
Filibuster Right Is Upheld By Dixie Senators
Washington reports southern Republicans maintained the filibuster to block Truman civil rights measures. Two 46 to 41 votes defeated administration attempts, prompting talks on whether to outlast the southern coalition or shift to other pending bills like rent control and labor law changes. President Truman’s civil rights program appeared doomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsectetea Press
Washington
Mar
Senate
Truman
Lucas
D-H
Frank J. Ryan Dies After Long Political Career
Topeka March 12 41 Frank J Ryan former Kansas secretary of state and longtime political figure died at 1 00 am at St Francis hospital after heart condition and cold He served 16 consecutive years as secretary of state and won 11 terms in office He made bids for governor in 1920 and 1924 and held office until last November He was born in Leavenworth Kansas in 1864 and began public life as a city councilman and railro ad commissioner Surviving are two daughters Frances Ryan and Mary Zimmerman both in state service with wife deceased in 1947 He moved to Kansas City and worked in brokerage before returning to politics
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Mar
Frank J. Ryan
Kansas
Kanesas
Ryan
St Francy Hospital
Larry
Manhattan
G.O.1
Arthur Capper
Clyde Mc Reed
Leaverworth
Kain
4State Reilroad
Kansas City
T Ryan
E. A. Cornell
Francesa Ryan
Mary
Zimmerman
Xecretary of State
Parking Holiday In Downtown Area Promised By Mayor
Lawrence promised a parking holiday downtown as Mayor James Parsons ordered removal of all meter heads. The city will await new mechanisms from Rhodes Manufacturing Co. Delivery delayed by local disputes and material shortages. Meter system, installed last October, faced faults and complaints. January and February collections were about $1,400 with half paid to the meter company. If trends hold, annual meter revenue could reach about $45,780.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Motorsts
James NH. Parsons
Streets Department
Rhodes Munufmesturing Company
Hartford
Parson
J. C. Morper
Thompany
Massachusetts Street
Harold Fisher
Jansuary
Febrerr
O .& Bark
Enina
Robbery attempt fails at National Guard Garage
Police reported two days of activity at the National Guard Garage at Tenth and Delaware Streets where burglars pried a northeast window. Footprints were found. no items missing as Sgt. Henry Wilson noted during investigation. In Los Angeles, a marijuana possession charge against Robert Mitchum and Lila Leeds was dismissed while they serve 60 days for conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Tenth
Delaware Streets
Henry Wilson
Pennsylvania ‘Street
37Th Infantry
Los Angeles
Mar
Robert Mitchum
Lila Leeds
Mitchum
Leeds
Meeting of P T A Council at City High School
The City P T A council will meet Monday at 7 30 in the high school study hall where Dr John H Patton will discuss Our Responsibility for Personality Growth. Also noted is the injury of David Morse 22 at Haskell Institute who lost three middle fingers in a rotary saw accident yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A. Council
P-T.a. Council
John H. Patton
David Morse
Haskell Institute
Morse
New Hampshire Street
Carpenter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dewin
Horn
Kansan
Acme Cleaners
Muse
K. U. Meeting
KINGS
Kansas Senate
Adrams Kaw Bridge
Pakistan
Dolfh Simms
India
Pital
Asia
Himalayas
England
America
Kashmir
Altho
Missouri
Mont of the Nation
Scrivner
Lemoner
R.kan
Aqaba
PACT
Confenxs
Japan
Atemaen Pny
MacArthur
Frank Ryan
Fisher
Kansas Government Journal
Kansas Cities
Fotlown
Ottawa
Emporia
Coffeyville
Leavenworth
Pittsburg
Wilson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!