Senate filibuster clash yields new compromise plan
Washington March 16 Democrats pressed to record every senator on the record as they clash over curbing filibuster rules. Republicans and southern Democrats forged a compromise seen as gains for anti filibuster advocates but not a full end to the stalemate. Senate vote looms after hours of debate and a roll call on the counter proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Truman
Senate
Vete Croll Democratic der Luens
Illinoik
di Demcrate
Olin Johnston
D-S.c
Johnston
Eote
Barkley
Lucas
Wherry
Nebraska
G.O.P
Hayden
D-Ariz
Truman m
Knowland
Rcalif
Pearl Buck Named Judge for University Writing Contest
Nobel and Pulitzer winner Pearl Buck will judge the Van William Allen White creative writing contest at the University of Kansas. Deadline for KU students is July 1, with a $2,500 prize. if no manuscript is chosen, smaller prizes are awarded.
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Pearl Buck
van William Allen White
Burton W. Marvin
William Allen ' Shoal
Miss Buck
China
University of Kansas
Marvin
G. P. Putnam's Sons, Publishers
New York City
KU. Journalism School
Persor
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Putnam's
Dean’ Marvin
Kenneth L. Rawson
G. P. Putnam
Administration Hopes for Stronger Senate Rent Measure
Washington report shows administration backers rallying for a tougher rent control bill in the Senate after a House vote. The measure would extend controls 15 months under a home rule plan allowing states counties or towns to override federal controls. Key figures include President Truman and Senator Sparkman with party faction votes noted for Kansan and Missouri representatives on the central bill.
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Washington
Mar
House
Senate
Truman
Tighe Woods
Sparkman
Woods I
Healan
Woods
Kansan
Missouri
Cole
Hope
Mryer
Rees
Scrivner
Smith
Rolling
Cannon
Carnahan
Christopher
Irving
Jones
K Karsten
Mage
Welch
Aga
Coal operators clash over Lewis shutdown March end
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a two week memorial work stoppage invoked by UMW president John L. Lewis is attacked as a contract violation by anthracite operators led by Ralph E. Taggart. Telegrams from Philadelphia executives demand rescission while officials warn of fuel shortages and regional impact.
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Pittsburgh
Mar
John L. Lewis
Ralph E. Taggart
Anthracite Operators
U.M.W
Lewis
Tagwert
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iran Co
Philadelphia
Vennavvania
U. M.W
Missisippi River
John P. Busarello
District No. US M. W
All-Musical Vespers 100th Edition At University
The 190th All-Musical Vespers will be held Sunday at 4:00 p.m with a special observance. Dean Swarthout inaugurated the series in 1928 and four programs per year have been presented. This Sunday’s program features three veterans from the 1923 opening, including G. Criss Simpson and Waldemar Gelich, with the University A Cappella choir directing and the Women’s Glee Club and Symphony Orchestra performing. The event closes the regular school year.
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D. M. Swarth
School of Fine Arts
University
Eoch
G. Criss Simpson
Kanist
Waldemar Gelich
Dean Swarthout
University A . Cappella
Women's Glee Club
Irene Peabody
K. U. Sim‘phony Orchestra
Assell L. Wiley
Grip of a rail strike grips St Louis in March
In St Louis on March 14, the Basham railroad remained idle despite a presidential order to resume work. A union official said workers are out until the dispute is settled while officials of other unions offered cautious optimism. President Truman set up a fact finding board to break the deadlock, a common step in rail labor disputes, typically followed by a 30 day cooling period and a further 36 days of operation after the board reports.
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St. Louis
Mar
Wabash
Truman
Globe-Circler’s Diary Singapore’s Heat Hatches Out Chicks
In February 1942, Singapore’s fall to Japan reshaped world trade and colonial strategy. The port’s strategic value remains pivotal to Britain’s Far East empire, with a vast naval base and troops from many nations present. Communists among Malaya resist union with Britain, and tension flares near the airport as rifle fire disturbs Johores Strait. Singapore’s harbor and commerce edge toward prewar tempo despite the conflict.
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Singapore
America
United States
Apia
Malay
Thailand
Siam
Burma
Sumatra
Horec
Malacos
Pacific
Indian Oceana
China
India
Gibraltar
Suez
Panama Canal
Britain
Straits Settlements
Malaya
England
Johore Strait
London
Paris
Kansas House Passes Retirement Bill for 16500 Workers
The Kansas House approved a retirement plan for about 16 500 state county and city employees by a 68 19 vote with 19 opposed. The bill sets voluntary retirement at 65, or 60 after 20 years, mandatory at 70, with benefits up to 150 a month and disability coverage. Cost estimates place setup near 45 000 to 50 000 with annual state cost around 750 000 and city costs roughly 50 cents per resident. The measure now goes to the Senate. Governor Carlson urged adjournment with March 18 28 dates for bill introductions and house action.
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Senate
Lawrence
Charles Stough
Stough
Theodore Metz
Lincoln
Metz
Kansas
Draws for Western NCAA basketball playoffs finalized
Kansas City on March 16 set the draw for the Western NCAA basketball playoffs. It pairs the Nebraska Oklahoma A M winner against Wyoming in the first game and Arkansas versus Oregon State in the other. Finalists advance to Seattle for the NCAA championship playoff beginning March 25.
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Kansas City
Mar
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Nebraska-Oklahoma A. and
University of Wyoming
C. G
Pete) Wellington
Kansas City Star
Arthur C
Dutch
Lonborg
Northwestern University
Reaves Peters
C. E.mcbride
the Star
N. C. A. A. Selection Committee
Jlosera
Seattle
C.A. A
Double A first round tournament scores
Great Bend defeated Parsons 66 to 43 and Shawnee Mission beat Independence 47 to 31. Clearwater High opened the state Class B basketball title run with a 38 to 32 win over Johnson in Hutchinson Kansas on March 16.
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Great Bend
Parsons
Shawnee Mission
Independence
Clearwater Hutchinson
Kan
Clearwater High
Johnson
Eureka Defeats Oberlin In Class A Kansas Tourney Opener
Eureka defeated Oberlin 45 to 37 in the opening game of the Class A Kansas high school basketball tournament. V F W and Auxiliary members with families and guests attended Barrie cue, supper, and Bingo games. Friday the 18th at 7 30 p m Adv.
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Salina
Kan
Mar
Eureka
Oberlin
Kansas
Barrie
March Cold Snap Grips South and Midwest
A mid March cold snap hit the south and parts of Kentucky Ohio and the Carolinas with freezing temperatures. Reading hit 21 above in Chattanooga and 19 in Covington while Lexington stood at 16 above. Be midji Minnesota registered five below as northern plains cooled and light snow fell in eastern Montana the Great Lakes and New England states.
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Prace
Chicago
Mar
South
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Georgia
Carolinas
Dixie
Middle Atlantic
Chattanooga
Tenn
Atlanta
Kentucky
Ohio
Lexington
Covington
Plains
North Central States
Bemidji
Minn
Montana
Great Lakes
New England States
City beautification program launched by Lawrence schools
A school community art program began in Lawrence with a meeting of school leaders at the high school chaired by Dr. E L Novotny. The group formed a standing committee for city beautification and discussed engaging students, enforcing flower and tree care laws, keep the city clean publicity, publicity for citizen roles, and replacing aging elm trees while caring for monuments in the park. Attendees included Maud Ellsworth, various school principals, art instructors, and civic representatives.
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Lawrence
E. L. Novotny
Kansas
K.U
Ellsworth
Novotny
R. W. Langley
Lawrence Flower Club
Lillian Webster
Lincoln School
Hazel Lee Simmons
Cordsey
Ruth Wood
Cordley
Dorothy Wilson
Liberty Memorial High School
Frances McCleery
The
For High School
Mildred Kirkham
New York School
Ralph Graber
Opal
Jayne
Cold spell headed to Topeka in mid March weather
The forecast warns of a new cold spell as cloudy skies move across Kansas. Lows tonight dip to the 20s in the northwest and 30s elsewhere with Thursday highs anticipated in the 35 to 40 degree range. South winds will lift daytime temps while north winds arrive tonight and tomorrow.
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Topeka
Cp—Kaneas
S. D. Flora
Kansas
Flora
Goodland
Lebo
Sure Sign of Spring Parking Meters Moved Out Again
In Fairbanks Alaska on March 16 meters stored for winter are back in their posts as police had removed them after temperatures fell to 50 below zero. Meters frozen solid could not be operated even when coins were inserted. The scene marks a seasonal sign, with spring warmth prompting the return of meters to active service.
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Alaska
Fairbanks
Lawrence protests Kaw Valley rail abandonment
Lawrence joined with local business interests to oppose the Kaw Valley railroad petition to abandon the Bonner Springs to Lawrence freight service. City officials cited the line as essential for cross-river connection and industry, warning closure would delay resurfacing plans and open potential damages claims, while noting the paper company payroll and tax contributions.
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Lawrence
Kaw Valley Railroad
Bonner Springs
Charles D. Stough
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
James H. Parsons
Lawrence Paper Company
Rowersock Mills
Chamber of Commerce
Kaw River
Harold Snider
ICC
Irving Hill
Paper Company
Record hatchery output rises in early 1940s reports
Washington report shows February commercial hatchery production of baby chicks at a record level. January February output is 40 percent above last year. Eggs in incubators March 1 are 27 percent larger than a year ago and April delivery bookings are 33 percent higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Railway seeks to abandon 21 mile Bonner Springs line
An interstate commerce commission examiner heard testimony that continuing freight service on the Bonner Springs to Lawrence stretch would ruin the Kansas City Kaw Valley railroad. W R Taylor, VP and GM, said the line lost 13000 in 1947 and 150 in 1948, with track in poor repair and several derailments. Five intervenors included Lawrence city, the state railway body, a paper box maker, a mill and power firm, and a dehydrated alfalfa meal producer.
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Kansas City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bonner Springs
Lawrence
W. R. Taylor
Taylor
Jerome K. Lyle
J.C.C. Examiner
City of
Kangas Corporation Commission
Lawrence Paper Box Company
Bowersock Mill and Power Company
W. J. Small Co
Phog Allen Named to Helms Hall of Fame with 16 Others
Helms Foundation announces initial Hall of Fame selections at a Beverly Hills luncheon in Los Angeles. Phog Allen receives the honor alongside 16 inductees including Endacott and Naismith. 12 players and 3 contributors cited. Other honorees span George Glamack Vic Hanson Chuck Hyatt Bob Kurland Hank Luisetti and more.
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Phog” Allen
Kans
Helms Foundation
Hall of Fame
Beverly Hills
Los Angeles
Paul Endacott
James Naismith
Washington Holman
C.C
N. Hank
Tha
Oklahoma
Aggie
Jourdet
Penn
George Keegan
Notre Dame
Ward Lam Bert
Purdue
Vandal Peterson
Utah
Nils Price
California
Walter Meanwell
Wisconsin
Adolph Rupp
Kentucky
Allen
Helms
Endacott
Foundation
George Glamack
North Carolina
Vic Hanson
Syracuse
Chuck Hyatt
Pittsburgh
Bob Kurland
Oklahoma Aggies
Hank Luisetti
Stanford
Fd McNichol
George Mikan
DePaul
Harlan Page
Chicago
John Schommer
John Thompson
Montana State
John Wonden
Endacot
Phillins Petroleum Company
Bartlesville
Ralph Morgan
Joint Rules Committee
Oswald Tower
N.C.A.A
Naismith
Helms Hall
Red Cross Drive Surpasses Quota by 1517 Public Gifts Listed
The Red Cross drive totals reach 15051.08 at noon, 1517 over quota as 34 rural districts report and 31 do not. In Lawrence area 165 of 250 volunteers completed calls. business district teams finished 40 of 55 areas. Gifts of 25 or more include Washington Creek and Riverside school districts, Commercial Equipment, Southwestern Bell workers, Independent Laundry, Morgan Mack, Willow Springs, Raymond F Rice, Cook Paint. Stock index closes 60 stocks at 63.2, down .1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Alan Asher
Find Drive
Lawrence
Washington Creek
Commercial Equipment Company
Riverside
Vinland
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Independent Laundry Company
Morgan Mack
Willow Springs
Raymond F. Rice
Cook Paint and Varnish Company
Kansas Senate Bill Aims to Reform Welfare Finance Plan
In Topeka on March 16 the senate discussed a bill to overhaul Kansas social welfare financing. Rep. Leo Paulsen said the measure seeks to relieve financially distressed counties and ensure continued federal aid. The plan would raise the county welfare levy from three to four mills and allow state help from the sales tax fund if needed, affecting about six to seven counties.
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Topeka
Mar
Kansas Social Welfare Finance
Senate
Leo Paulsen
Concordia
House Public Welfare Committee
Paulsen
Spring Opening Set for April 1 in Lawrence
Lawrence merchants prepare a spring opening on April 1 with new stock displays on Massachusetts Street a live model show at five clothing stores and an exhibit of electrical appliances at the Community Building Local bands will provide music and prizes are limited to five dollars per contest Winners will be announced shortly after the events readied by Ralph Campbell chair of the Retail Merchants Division of the Chamber Merchants are urged to clean up dress up and light up downtown for the big night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Ralph Campbell
Chamber
Chaber
Grayee Shop
Adelane’s
Weaver’ Hamilton
Swope’a and Johnson's
E.R. Zook
Community Farmers Smoker Attracts Thousands
About 1700 farmers and local businessmen are expected to attend the rural acquaintance smoker Tuesday night in the Community building. F R Zook, manager of the Chamber of Commerce, notes this is the seventeenth year of the city farm event. Tickets are distributed by local merchants and exchanged at the door for guest cards. five prizes will be given. Host registrations were mailed to Lawrence merchants, and a committee meeting is set for Friday at the Chamber. The evening features a buffet supper, entertainment, and fellowship, following last year’s turnout of 1500 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Zook
Chamber of Commerce
Fife
Lawrence
Zook
Mohler Retirement Benefit Proposed for Secretary
A Kansas Senate resolution by the agriculture committee proposes a retirement plan for J C Mohler secretary of the state board of agriculture. It would pay Mohler 2000 a year for life starting after next July 1, reflecting 57 years of service and 35 years as secretary.
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Topeka
J.C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas Senate
Agriculture Committee
Mohler
Kansas Agriculture
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