100000 Packing Employees Strike Across Nation
A major wave of packing plant workers walked out following a union wage dispute 2 cents an hour. Pickets formed at several plants as President Truman urged settlement, while some plants remained running. The strike shut major packers and affected independents. prior arbitration and wage talks continued.
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Kaga
Siore
Truman
Myren
Mircome Wines
Batt, Armour, Wilson, Cudahy
Morrerl
New York
Los Angelen
AEC
Bo Ueves
Sanday
Sach
Tudatie
Arincap, Walken & Cs
Witla Patter
Juetuddert
Dutin Morell and Co
Weinliy
En Lee
Mutin
Anvelved
VAD
Ams Foaet Tol
Tt Ase
Sanepo
Kanes Cate
Ov Yao
St Paul
Minn
East St. Wn
St Desenh
Monstad Indianapolia
Kort Weith
Towa
Coantry
Rain Heads This Way Forecast For Kansas
A weather forecast notes rain moving into the state from the west late Thursday and Friday with warmer temperatures in the southeast. Forecaster Mira predicts 25 degrees in the northwest and 0 in the southeast, with rising temperatures into the weekend though cooler in the west. Ground moisture is high with the Marais des Cygnes near bankfull levels. eastern Kansas fields show muddy conditions while some western snow remains.
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Kansas
Kaneac
Goodland
Dodge City
Fll
Chanute
Coffeyville
Ellin
Western Germany Included In Marshall Plan By 16 Nations
The European recovery conference voted Western Germany into the Marshall Plan scope. Portugal proposed Spain join. the proposal was deferred. The plan anticipated funding from the United States in the first year. Conference leaders discussed a permanent coordination body and future allied oversight.
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Western Germany
Par's
European Recovery Conference
Western
Germany
Portugal
Spain
Joe Ae
Delee
Alphand
Wty Am
Portuval
Josef Coeurs da Mita
Levon
Ree
Hyevenge
Big Powers Seek Unity on Palestine Peace Threat
United States Russia and France agreed there is a threat to peace in Palestine but failed to finalize a UN Security Council recommendation due to Chinese reservations on wording. Chinese delegate F F Tsiang reported no complete agreement. Officials planned further talks with Trygve Lie at Lake Success to aim for an unanimous stance.
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New York
Mar
United States
Russia
France
Palestine
United Nations Security Council
China
F. F. Tsiang
Council
Lake Success
United Nations Palestine Commission
Resend
Milond
Holy Land
Legal fight over Kansas railroad rate case appeal
Toweka and partners contest a Kansas public utilities commission order denying a rate increase for Seatl Western Beil. Lawyers argued the commission erred in disallowing the million dollar hike, seeking a stay of the order and immediate effect of the proposed routes. The case centers on interpretation of the commission ruling and possible audience impact of the rate change.
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Paul Heinz
East
Atu
Stathwertenn
Kansas
Cominicsiety Westien Fur
Wbsnties
Seatlwestern Beil
Kanesas
Yeaterday
Tant Sas
All Farmers Invited To C of C Smoker Thursday
The Lawrence area chamber invites farmers to a Thursday smoker for fellowship and refreshments. Officials emphasize welcome for all local farmers in the trading area regardless of background. The event aims to provide entertainment and a chance to connect with peers over a relaxed evening. The market index section notes the average at 60.3, down 2.
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C. of C
Cominnren
Lawrence
Coal Strike Enters Second Day Spreads Across Nation
The coal strike extended into a second day as thousands of miners joined the pensions walkout led by United Mine Workers. About 264,000 miners nationwide were idle, with major output reductions in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Mediation efforts in Washington intensified while government action under the Taft-Hartley act could take time. President Lewis pressed for up front pension funding, clashing with operators who call pensions too costly. The current contract runs until June and coal stockpiles hover at roughly 50 days for industrial users.
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Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
Ek Stet
Bethlehem
Laiayes
Viitet
Washington
Truman
UMW
Lewis
Idustry
West Virginia
Wilmson
U. Msw
Invinnati
R. E. Howe
Appalachian Coals, Inc
Kansas Ties for Fifth in State Manufacturing Data
Kansas ranks among the top 15 states in a national manufacturers association report. The displacement per passenger and per capita metrics are cited, with Nebraska and California showing notable figures. The release highlights Kansas sharing fifth place in a compact national tally.
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Washington
Kansas
Nat
Nebraska
Cylcf
Calfurra
Truck collision injures five in Ottawa area crash
A car carrying five Ottawa residents and a truck with a New York traveling troupe collided at highways 59 and 50. Newton Brown 21 Janelle Jones 24 Paul Moore 25 Gene Damenrisi of Princeton Miss More 21 escaped injury. Morris Mear 24 of Brooklyn driving the truck failed to stop at a stop sign causing the pileup. Four passengers suffered lacerations and possible ankle fracture while the driver and other truck passenger escaped unharmed. The injured were taken to an Ottawa hospital before transfer.
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Lawrerne
Balboa Jinetarystory
Ottawa
Pani
Reihe
Rlbert More
New York
Morris Mear
Brooklyn
N. VY
Mear
George
Wiliam Virarina
Bronx
N.Y
Fender
Jensen
Douglas County
Lawrence Meats
Red Cross drive falls short of goal as campaigns continue
The American Red Cross drive remains nearly $5,000 from its goal with officers planning a weekend push. Rural solicitors include John F. Neis Lloyd Craig Ralph Madl and others. New Liberty Memorial High School's junior drive raised $50 with teams led by Marilyn Barr Jeannine Schindler and James Endacott. Business district efforts are more than halfway to quota as donations flow in.
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American Red Cross
Kelvin Hoover
Red Cross
Hoover
Goticitora
John F. Neis
Lloyd Craig
Ralph Madl
al F. Johngan
A. W. Kieffer
Raymond Vearton
Vinland Robert Pardeen
C.W. Ingie
New Liberty Memorial High School
Marilyn Barr
Jeannine Schindler
James Endacott
Barr
Busines
Standard 1110 Association
Kanata Nur Frese
Committee Votes to Put Oleo Tax Bill on Shelf
The House Agriculture Committee voted 16 to 10 to shelve all legislation repealing federal taxes on oleomargarine. Chairman Hope of Kansas said the move kills repeal efforts this session. Some members may seek to discharge petition to bring a bill to the floor, requiring 718 signatures, which is doubtful.
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Washington
Mar
House Agriculture Committee
Hope
R.kan
Congress
House
Annual Inspection for K N G Unit in Kansas City
The Kansas National Guard unit conducts its first annual federal and state armory inspection tomorrow starting at 1 p.m. Officers and men from Company H and adjacent units will review administration, records, armories, and motor transport. Captain Morrison notes limited vehicles due to lack of garage facilities and highlights a pending bond issue to fund a steel fence and storage for trucks and jeeps.
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Company “ Infantry
Kansas National Guard
Cel. A. Jenkins
Chivake
Fast- 1Sith Infantry
Boodlock
Vnd
Robert Morrison
Fort Riley
Morrison
Bend
Storgar
Kansas City
Wellington
Dunkley
Heads V F W Post Elects Local Officers
George Ludlam of 743 New York street elected post commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Alford Clarke Post and Auxiliary elections. Francia Skinners of 433 Michigan street chosen senior vice commander. Carl Russell named junior vice commander. Other officers include Hewitt Butler quartermaster Don Hults post advocate Walter Rigdon Dr Ray Clark and Avild Baltzersen three year trustee. Auxiliary officers named include Mrs Gladys Snart Mrs Elsie Avery Mrs Mary King Mrs Grace Cox Mrs Dorothy Butler and Mrs Lily Bignall with Mrs Bessie Buck chaplain and Mrs Dorothy Coffman three year trustee. Oslo Norway March 16 parliament votes 100,000,000 kroner to strengthen military and civil preparedness. 11 communists and one Labourite oppose the bill.
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George Ludlam
New York Street
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Alford-Clarke
Ludlam
13Th Air Force
Hunsinger Motors
City Water Department
Lawrence
Francia Skinners
Michigan Street
726 Amphibious
Southwest Pacific
Skinner
Carl Russell
Ath Air Force
Hewitt Butler
Don Hults
Walter Rigdon
Ray Clark
Arvid W. Baltzersen
Gladys Snart
Elsie Avery
Mary King
Grace Cox
Dorothy Butler
Lily Bignall
Bessie Buck
Dorothy Coffman
No Running Water for Royalty Strikes Hit Buckingham Palace
London reports royal household without central heating or hot water for a second day as Buckingham Palace staff join a strike. About 50 buildings including Parliament House are affected. Unions back the walkout while treasury resists wage demands tied to inflation, with unions seeking higher pay.
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Associated
Fire origin traced uncertain in downtown blaze
Fire investigators found the origin of the downtown fire possibly in a storeroom used by Revall drug store, beneath Greene's dress shop, but could not determine an exact spot. The blaze damaged dental offices, drug store supplies, and dress shop stock, with reconstruction to begin immediately.
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Paul In
Clyde Lat
Lawrence
Joey
Revall
Ingels
Greene
H. W. Stowits
Atere Rgom
Louise Wiedemann
Rexall
Stiag
Drwe
Drs. A. R
T. A. Kenedy
Staperoams
Sixth District Republicans Choose Delegates in Colby Kansas
In Colby Kansas on March 187 Harmony prevailed as Sixth district Republicans elected delegates and alternates to the Republican National Convention. Dick Golden Goodland and Dr Q Donnell Filsworth alternate Hugh Hope Hunter and Mrs Della Rderick Fussell alternate A G Schneider Stockton named elector Mrs Ada Vesper Hill City named delegate at large with David Ferguson Jr Colby alternate All elected without opposition in meeting attended by former Governor Andrew F Schaeppel who seeks U S senator nomination The group recommended electing a Republican negro race as a delegate at large at the state convention.
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Colby
Kan
Mar
Harmony
Dick Golden
Goodland
Q.donnell
Filsworth
Hugh Hope
Hunter
Della Rderick
Fussell
A. G. Schneider
Stockton
Ada Vesper
Hill City
David Ferguson
Andrew F. Schaeppel
Kansas
U. S
Models to showcase spring styles in Lawrence windows
Five Lawrence ready-to-wear stores stage Spring Opening Friday night with live models. Weaver's Swope's Adelane Grayce and Johnson's display ladies spring coats hats dresses skirts and blouses. Swope's features children under six as models. Special music and Easter theme windows enhance the event with models wearing carefully described ensembles.
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Lawrence
Weaver's Department Store
Swope
Adelane
Grayce Shop
Johnson's
Margaret Frink
Swrope's
Jess Hamilton
Cardses
Boggs and Albert
Cor
Johnson’s
Weaver's
Meat supply outlook optimistic despite Kansas Morrell strike
Retailers report no current meat shortages as major packers negotiate wage scales after a Morrell plant strike in Topeka with 1100 workers. Hospitals and institutions arrange emergency deliveries while workers picket day and night. Some retailers forecast a potential shortage if the strike lasts beyond a week and consider alternatives such as poultry or fish.
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Topeka
Morrell
Etrihy
Tornado Devastates East Florence Alabama City
A severe tornado struck east Florence Alabama on March 16 damaging or destroying about 75 houses and leaving a large portion of residents homeless. State and local authorities reported widespread outages and extensive property damage with several injuries.
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Alabama
Florence
Ala
Clyde Anderson
State Highway Patrol
Peratur
Weather district forecast for March 16 to 21
In the forecast issued for Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska temperatures will run near normal to slightly above normal Wednesday in Missouri and eastern Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma Thursday turning cooler Friday Saturday and Sunday especially in Nebraska and western Kansas. Rain is expected in the west portion of Oklahoma and Kansas with snow in western Nebraska Thursday spreading eastward by Friday and continuing in Missouri and western Missouri Saturday. Light to moderate snow persists in Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma with heavier snow in Missouri. Fair tonight and Wednesday with colder temperatures tonight. lows 20 to 25 west and 24 to 30 east. Wednesday night near 50.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kaneap
Kansan
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