Kansas Severs Tax Debate Winds Through Legislature
Discussion on severance税 for oil and mineral wealth in Kansas pits school funding aims against potential industrial slowdowns. Proponents view untaxed resources as untapped revenue, while opponents warn of adverse effects on industry and broader state needs. Impasse over directing new revenue to a single purpose versus general state use emerges amid lobbying from various sectors.
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Kansas
Jena
Wien
World War on Communism Becomes Unwelcome Duty Again
President Truman declares warlike stance against aggressive totalitarian communism, recalling earlier steps after Soviet recognition in 1938. The piece traces a long arc from Bolshevik rise to Soviet global strategy, the Molotov speech, the Hitler pact, and postwar attempts to spread communism, noting U S protests in Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey.
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Truman
Uncle Sam
Washington
Moscow
United States
Subris v
Faro
Russia
Comintern
Third International
Europe
Bela Kun
Hungary
Mayland
Stalin
Amiam
Hitler
Molotov
Britain
France
Germany
Ating
Hedy
Poland
Romania
Bulgaria
Far East
Western Hemisphere
Greece
Turkey
Dardanelles
Aly
Topeka
Truman urges prompt action to curb spread of communism
The article outlines President Truman's appeal for swift congressional action to preserve world order and responsible government. It discusses postwar threats from Soviet influence in Europe and the Near East, the need for Western unity, and calls for Russia to clarify its stance. It notes U S demands for Russian lend lease terms, repatriation of German prisoners, and a resolute stance on Greece and Turkish concerns, plus a Kansas house vote on school reorganization.
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Funda Ani
Balkans
Pareto
Baesta
Eountries
Turkey
Mediterranean
Europe
Sueh
Triman
Actiny Congress
Ths
Rueela
Kremlin
United States
Russia
Moscow
Frimkin County Teachers Oppose Strike Tactics
Compiled notes describe Frimkin county teachers and supporters rejecting strike methods to pressure salary outcomes. They urge relief from harsh conditions and critique long range federal housing plans as beyond government strengths. Government regulation is seen as solid, but housing construction remains weak, prompting calls for pragmatic remedies.
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Tendresut
Stamps and Scissors: Post Office Costs and Perforation Debate
A Washington item notes the penny postal rate and the stamp racket by the postal service. It argues perforation reduced need for scissors and suggests taxpayers invest in efficiency to lower rates, implying stamps remain a budget burden for regular letters.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Winilowa
Fedas
Howe
Snow White production led by Mrs Deal Six
The Old Home Town announces a high school production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs directed by Mrs Deal Six with Elizabeth Crafton as Snow White and cast members including Mrs Herbert Fine Mrs Riley Moore and Jennie Dean The notice also lists other community events births marriages and local visits across Lawrence Kansas and surrounding areas including a lemon from a North Lawrence florist and a dime tea at the Methodist church Observations include social events and local movements among residents and families as well as the early stage cast details.
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Snow White
Seven Dwarfs
Deal Six
Will
Jwwrum
Elizabeth Crafton
Herbert Fine
Helen Beard
Riley Moore
the Prince
John Kistler
Voice of the Mirror
Jennie Dean
Helen Kinney
David Davidson
Stephen Ellsworth
Fred Six
Dolph Simons, Jr
The
Dwarfs
M.N. Wilcox
Marie
Gordon Sanger
Kanatt City
Mary Nichaleon
Kansas City
Georgie Hulteen
Car Theft Report From Topeka To Kansas City
Twenty five years ago Albert Williams parked his Ford sedan in front of a Christian church at Tenth and Kentucky streets. On exit his car was gone. Police in Topeka and Kansas City have been notified. Mrs W Tuttle hosted a dinner for birthdays of her husband and his sister. Harriette Ege to visit Chicago for service work. Miss Evost Wes departed this morning.
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Mesdamea Starkweather
Kingsbury
Gee
Varnum
Orr
Boney
Spencer
Stafford
Methodist
Fred Draper
Tea Merrymakers Club
W. S. Dumas
Henry Hanselman
Oklahoma
Lawrence Lutheran Church
Clarke Bouldin
Topeka
Chris Epley
Ottawa
Will Spalding
George Glase
Pennsylvania
Elm Streets
Misa Grace Brone
Kansas City
Geroge Brone
Eudora
Dave Hinshaw
Lawrence
Beloit
No. @ school
Hinshaw
Michael Gill
Albert Williama
Christian Church
Tenth
Kentucky Streets
Topeke
W. Tuttle
Will
Harriette
William Ege
Chicago
Mum
Washington Tapes On Security And War Efforts
A fragmentary transcription reflects congressional debate on defense, intelligence, and the role of secrecy in national security. It cites admiration for leaders like Nimitz and Worster, notes concerns about communist infiltration, and criticizes reliance on espionage while praising wartime research efforts.
Flashes of Life Report From Goshen and Franklin
A fragmentary news item notes a transient at a Salvation Army citadel in Goshen on March 1 leaving a note about a light meter and fuse failures. In Franklin on March 13 a rural Hicks residence fire delayed responders and a separate auto fire damaged nearby. Ed Hills dairy farm mentioned. Native Ceylon Indians used tamarind juice to coat skin before river swims to deter crocodiles.
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Salvation Army
Franklin
Ind
J. B
Hicks
Rikers
Ceylon
India
Barbs By Hal Cochran Stir Driver Strike in West
A one day strike by truck drivers in three western towns disrupted traffic and cross street safety. A Russian scientist comments on pig learning while a fashion spread hints at spring clothing styles and February sales.
AID TO GREECE A WAY TO STOP REDS
State Department officials describe a U S plan to fund British ships in Greece as a turning point in freezing communism. The move could cost hundreds of millions and set a precedent for future aid to curb totalitarian expansion. Greece is seen as a global hinge. success could deter Soviet influence in the Middle East and Europe, while failure might trigger wider communist gains in Italy France and beyond.
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United States
Munists
Greece
Turkey
Middle East
India
China
Italy
France
Denent
Europe
State Department
France as Europe’s key amid Greek unrest and wider aid debate
The article argues France plays a pivotal role in Europe while the United States faces tough choices on aid to Greece. It notes Britain as Greece’s ally then, U.S. policy fear of totalitarian spread, and calls for careful loans to Greece to block both left and right extremism.
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France
Europe
Bester
Far East
China
Greece
Churchill
Bey
Keans
L. A
Girerce
State Department
Amerie
Troop Movements Report From St Albans Area
A wartime dispatch notes 288 Beaverhead troops and 45 war brides from Southampton arriving via New York. General Staff reports no troop ships in sight yesterday as the sea movement continues.
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St. Albans
Southhampton
New York
Army Leader and Cipher: A Curious Puzzle Card
A vintage word puzzle lists clues across horizontal and vertical entries. It features Maj. Gen H. C. as a lead reference and weaves through military terms, rivers, languages, and common nouns to form a compact crossword style teaser from a historical page.
Birthday tribute marks Mrs Farrells anniversary
A long obituary of community figures winds through a birthday celebration for Mrs Farrell, noting relatives and friends joined by neighbors at the residence. The event recalled prior service and ties to local groups, with guests recounting well wishes and memories from years past. The narrative references numerous names, residences, and the social circle surrounding the honoree.
Broad Mix of Local Notes and Elections Recap
Fragmented community column notes including club elections in Voor met and CR chapter, officers elected, delegates named for West at Dose, May 2. Local social updates list members visiting relatives, illnesses, travel, and a long string of regional names and places.
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Raymond Harrell
Minne
Upatix
Charles A. Rath
Neowakay
Gilbert M Gate
Cod. Flagher
Daty
Trockeee
Mra
Batre
Wart Stel
Toenday Mente
Af Nalaow
High Street
Winniesani
Jows
Mra J
Hoopingarner
Werjamin A
Goasnery
James 8
Chubb
Chanle R
Kreks
Sim Hedilek
Milas Alsleen
Stantes Pekinger
Lovee Et ST Unl
Valle Miler
Viewtrove
Clyfe We
Mro
Pranki Wolf
Tayo
Mt A Bate
Dean Mer Widandt i Garreth
Slater
Anzaveth Leach
Irenis
Nerat Et Charen
Rays Hwo
Torret
Munlesaulre
Minny Are
Corte Valeman
Ethel Roser
City
Ant Mra
Jamen
Cander
Conwin Gan
Rongas
Mero Aml
Bart MeVhesters
Mae Pheters
Lawrence
Han Ant Reseuy Metheeer
Olas the
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Troom Movements
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