Marshall Seeks Aid as US Trains Divisions for Manchuria
General Marshall described the Manchurian crisis as extremely critical and announced new American units are being sent in. He cited 39 American trained divisions bound for Manchuria, while stressing strong US support for Chinese unity and stability, including material and possible financial aid.
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Washington
Mar
George C. Marshall
Warnia
Matehoria
Marshall
Marehaill
China
Truman
Byrnes
Mirshall
United States
Star Department
War Department
Burma
R. T Marshall
Chumking
Kuomintang
National Party
Topgresa
Manchuria
Pacific
Asia
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Mareshall
Mukden
North China
Tairen
Myrkder
Chiang
Chiang Kai- Sek
KU Alumni to Present Service Awards at Commencement
The University of Kansas Alumni Association will issue distinguished service awards at commencement for the first time in five years. Nominations must be sent to the alumni office by March 30. Fifty-eight awards have been presented since 1941. past honorees include William Allen White Alf M Tandon and Gen Ennis C Whitehead.
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University of Kansas
Rersone
Fred Ellsworth
Alpma
William Allen White
Alf M. Tandon
Gen. Ennis C. Whitehead
Slamni
Pravda Claims U S Seizing Japanese Property
Pravda asserts the United States is removing valuable property from Japan to the United States. The dispatch cites Japanese papers and Stars and Stripes reports alleging confiscations include platinum, gold, silver, and jewelry from Tokyo warehouses and ministries. The piece notes MacArthur directives on reporting such assets and says disposition remains unclear.
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Pravda
U. S
Japan
Moscow
Cp—Pravda
Vladivostok
United States
Tara
Tokyo
Stars and Stripes
Communist Party
Gereman
Wat
Iman
I Pravda
Nippon Times
MacArthur
Keitel Trial Testimony and Local Unemployment Figures
Nazi war crimes proceedings recount Goering defending Wilhelm Keitel as a figurehead while accusing him of limited influence over military commands. The report also notes unemployment compensation claims in Douglas County, with new and renewed claims, job openings, and veterans’ employment figures, highlighting personnel shifts and office referrals.
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Germany
Normann Goering
Wilhelm Keitel
Hitler
Goering
International Military Tribunal
Keltel
Nagi High Command
Guero
Meier
Air Force
Purhrer
Keitel
Puchter
Prague
Witler
Douglas
Eliinis
Alurinim
Mo Lennois
Ant
Ates
Erek
Invasitute
Lawrence
Large Rotary Convention Registration Surges in Kansas City
Seven hundred seventy seven Rotarians have registered for the large district convention in Kansas City on April 7. Governor Mlen leads the district. over 1 000 are expected, far above the 528 attendance at Topeka in 142. The Kansas City club hosts with Farris Kimball as president. plans include Ive Escapades for the opening evening.
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Kansas City
Tir. Foe
Mlen
Lawrence
Topeka
Farris Kimball
Junior High Students Boost Red Cross Total
Junior High reports a Red Cross drive tally of 316. Hanover total to date. Home room BE led by Richard Iteson with 26.20, while two other winners each contributed 25 or more. Drive secretary W. C. Hunsinger notes additional gifts. campaign ends the rest of March with reports due at the Red Cross office.
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Red Cross
Richard Iteston
Tisom
Marlene _ POEL wees
Howane
W. C. Hunsinger
Meeded Titte Campaign
Round Corner
Jdt
Test of Russia-US UNO cooperation in Middle East tensions
Iran plans to ask the Security Council to re examine its trouble with Moscow. The United States will back Iran and Turkey as they invoke UN Charter guarantees to end tensions in the Middle East. State Department officials caution against blank promises while signaling support for action when the Council meets in New York on March 25.
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Tran
Security Council
Washington
Mar
Russia
UNO
Iran
Moscow
United States
State Department
Ahmed Qavam
Cnunire
United Nations
Hag Bron Civen
Turkey
Pernes
New York
New World Organization
Diplatin
Constantinople
Europe
Danube
United Nations Security Council
World Organization
Wheat crop saved by soaking rains across northwestern Kansas
Weather report from Topeka notes soaking rains in northwestern Kansas rescuing a precarious wheat crop since January. Flora cites totals across counties from Goodland to Salina and nearby Nebraska and Colorado lines, with highs of 69–71 in places and lows ranging 28–45. rainfall improves moisture outlook for farmers.
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Topeka
Kansas
Fiona
Flora
Goodland
Oberlin
Sarton
Phillipsburg
Winona
Dighton
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Kansas County
Syracuse
Kan
Lamar
Colo
Dodge C
Garden City
Concordia
Salina
Hutchinson
Wichita
Winfield
Lecompton
Ward
Wamego
Wheaton
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Warden
Ottawa
Council Grove
Cottanwoo Falls
Chanute
Coffeyville
Dodge City
Berlin Ammunition Blast Kills Police and Civilians
Three shots of ammunition exploded at the Alexander Kaserne in midtown Berlin injuring more than 300 people including German police and civilians. A police hospital reported 100 seriously injured and several fatalities, with authorities noting the blast may have been an accidental explosion in a Red Army ammunition dump.
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Berlin
Alexander Kaserne
Tehran Denies Soviet Threats Over Iran Port Crisis
Tehran officials led by Gen Ahmed Sepehhad Amir Ahmedi deny foreign reports that Iran would defend the port to the last man if Soviet forces moved toward Tehran. Prince Pirong and an official propaganda directorate claim the minister’s remarks were misinterpreted and issue an offline denial. Reports say Soviet units moved near Lake Urmia and Kurdish areas as Bulgaria-Turkey border tensions rise, with Tehran residents anxious as trains fill southbound for safety.
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Tehran
Ahmed Sepehhad
Amir Ahmedi
Todace
Ahmedi
Prince Pirong
Hardeen
War Department
Firenz
London Radio
Iran
Security Council
Karaj
Propania Department
Lake ‘Urmaia
Turkey
Sri
Saujbulagh
Russia
Kurdistan
Tran
Iraq
London Daily Express
Cairo
Instanbul
Bulgaria
Sofia
Barler
Tabriz
Mianeh
Midway
Urmia
Caspian Sea
Khoi
Lake Urmie
Here
Spain asserts independence during wars amid neutral status
Madrid says Spain maintained independence at all times in the civil and European wars. The foreign office notes only two of the 15 U S documents affect the United States, the rest refer to 1940 and 1941 when both nations were neutral. Plus a Hall Bros job ad offers $1 per month plus incentive pay for card handwork.
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Madrid
Spanish Foreign Office
United States
Franco
Spain
Foreign Office
United States Department
Churchill Urges Russians to Submit Problems to UN
New York press report notes Winston Churchill urged the Soviet Union to present international issues to the United Nations Security Council to sustain Allied sympathy for the Russian people. He warned that failure to act could place responsibility on Moscow and cited Iran and the Dardanelles as key concerns. Churchill’s remarks came during a New York visit marked by a public reception, awards, and demonstrations, with no direct reference to Stalin.
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New York
Mar
Winston Churchill
Soviet Union
United Nations Security Council
Great Britain
Russia
Iran
Council
Usn.o
Turkey
Tardanelles
United States
U.N.O
Security
Navy eases discharge point rules nationwide
The Navy lowers discharge point thresholds again, easing civilian reentry for enlisted men and Waves. Effective June 2 24 points for men and 18 for Waves qualify, with further cuts on June 15 and June 18 extending eligibility to about 500 enlisted personnel and 26,000 officers, plus adjustments for certain specialist groups and female personnel.
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Washington
Navy
Navy Department
Enjens
Examinations to Finish for Towns Rural School Children
The county health department, with the Douglas County Health Department and local health groups, will complete examinations next week for rural school children. Fifty eight rural schools have already completed physicals, with a schedule of remaining schools listed, including multiple towns and communities.
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Health Department
Townas
Ifty
Douglas County Health
Beltus
County Health Society
Douglas County Dental Association
Miavity
Adaline Echool
Foe Teasok
Haterpeise
Ther Schol
Elinis
Art conference draws four hundred from Kansas high schools
Four hundred students and teachers from 38 Kansas high schools attended a University of Kansas arts conference. Judges rated each student’s work from 22 high schools while a banquet at Memorial Neon Building featured toastmaster Bernard Frazier and speaker Ethlyne Jackson, with Miss Alice Minerieff leading music. High school attendees stayed in dormitories and organized houses. A new consultation room was announced for Douglas County health department funded by Manley Insurance, repainted and refurnished with plans for a private telephone later.
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Kansas
University of Kansas
Bertha Spencer
Wittsburg State Teachers” College
Mfc
Alexander Tillotson
Washburn University
Mike Andrews
Univer
Memorial Neon
Bernard Frazier
K.U
Ethlyne Jackson
K.I
William Rockhill Nelson Art Gallery
Kansas City
Alice Minerieff
Sensor of Music
61 Year Old Blacksmith Shop Sold to Frank Dexter
Charles G Schulz sold his blacksmith shop at 730 Vermont Street to Frank Dexter, who will run it as a blacksmith shop handling springs wheel alignment and auto frame straightening. Schulz remains as advisor and Bob Langley stays on the job. Dexter, a Sunflower Ordnance Works employee since 1942, is son in law of Mr and Mrs Fritz Meyn and resides at 621 East Fifteenth Street.
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Charles G. Schulz
Vermont Street
Frank 3
Dexter
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Morristown
N. J
Fritz Meyn
East Fifteenth Street
Schulz
Bob Langley
August J. Schulz
Music Week Opens Sunday May at Hoch Auditorium
The Lawrence community observes Music Week with a memorial service for 200 fallen soldiers conducted by Governor Andrew Schoeppel and Chancellor Deane W. Malott. The program includes the Manzeni Requiem directed by Denn 1, M Swarthout with soloists Reinhold Schmidt Marie Wilkins Tren Peabody and Dorothy Wilkins. A Mele fan concert, vocal recital, and a Young American Artist feature follow, with concerts at Fraser and Fenror theaters. Admission to Thursday events is free for concert course season ticket holders. The week closes May 12 with performances by student groups from area schools.
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Heniversity Orchestra
Hoch
Denn
Reinhold Schmidt
Chicago
Marie Wilkins
Suneans
Tren Peabody
Aid Doarph Wilkins
Sue
Altiv
Coren
Pawrete Music Clu
Fraser Theater
Vinlin
Fenror Theater
Misa Fridell Tack
Vinline Ist
American Federation of Wenvin's
K U Contributes Over Four Hundred to Red Cross
Dr F C Allen reports University of Kansas drive contributions have surpassed the 40 mark as donors continue sending gifts. Major contributors include Dr Ralph Canuteson Lillyan Warner and Maynard, each giving £20. Donations noted in checks totaling four four two ten and fifteen two ten. The University drive began Monday with Allen Jones aiming to finish in the next few days.
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F.C. Allen
University of Kansans
Livision
Reak Cross
Ralph Canuteson
Lillyan- Warner
May Inrdner
Anes
Wits
University
Monilay
Allen Jones
County Teachers Meet in Douglas County Basement Assembly
The Douglas County Teachers Association gathered this afternoon in the Community building basement for a county teachers session featuring a welcome address and guest speaker Fred L. Miller from the Topeka Department of Education. The program included a business meeting and entertainment such as a vocal piece Alone the Nagia Trail by Glenn Breithaupt and a piano duet Dance of the Hatter cons with participants Freida Lye and others. A reporting line notes a separate incident of an attack near 1 a.m. that left a local woman ill for months.
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Douglas County Teachers Association
Shoul Hoarl
Fred L. Miller
St I Department of Education
Topeka
Wel! Ag
Nagia Trail
Glenn Breithaupt
Stello
Carolyn
Barbara Hussted
Irhey San
Mery
Charlene Luckan
Kenen
Betty Ray
Kita Leam
Freida Lye
Mensant Valley
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Marty Darnard
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Convention of Rotarians
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St. Louis
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Tranian
Hallmark
Hall Bros., Inc
Mass
Churchill
William O'Dwyer
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Montreal
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Britain
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Douglas County Health Department
Ream
Douglas County
Manley Insurance Company
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G. Schulz
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August Schulz
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Mra
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M Cit
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