Truman urges draft law and universal training
President Truman called for quick enactment of a modified draft and universal military training to strengthen defense against Soviet and European threats. He warned aggressors would trigger costly wars if the United States remains unprepared, urged Congress to back a Western European pact, and highlighted unity with Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
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Tom Weehouse
Truman
Europe
Turmart
Congress
Tam
United States
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Truman urges universal training and European aid plan
A Truman address defended universal training and a revived draft to bolster defense. He urged strong stance against communism while backing European recovery and aid funded initially at 430 million dollars, with Senate approval pending. He warned against obstruction to peace and urged rapid action by Congress and public support.
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Imare
Truman
Senate
Hue
House
United States
Calenga strike prompts U.S. fact finding board action
A three man presidential fact finding board opened in Chicago to probe a strike at major meat packers led by Lodo Calenga. The walkout, rejected delay pleas, tests the nation’s health and safety standards as wage disputes trigger widespread labor action. Amelia promised cooperation with the panel as Swift and Cooper promised to aid in fact finding.
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Calenga
Lodo C
Chicago
Ind
Ted Pack
Chamber of Commerce backs street improvement plan for Lawrence
Unanimous board approval at noon meeting supports bend proposal approved by city council for April 6 vote. Plan allows up to 90,000 to 270,000 annually in bonds to repair worn streets, not fund new paving. Ship Winter leads streets committee as 14 candidates for board announced for three-year terms. Special meeting called for March 23 on new secretary. secretary George Hedrick resigns April 1. Flood control plan report expected within two months. lien law revival urged to aid social welfare relief in Douglas County with 563 cases listed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge Hotel
Bend
Ship Winter
Chamber of Commerce Committee For
Board of Directors
Lisle i Eby
Wilmer Be‘ougher
Ben Barteldes
Phil Ermstar
J. C. Junes
C. W. Pollom
Ioe Wilson
George Hedrick
Ed Abels
Chamber of Commerce Flood Control Committee
Washington, D.C
Elmer Ousdahl
Abels
F. A. Russell
Ed Johnson
LH. Griffith
Elmer Ousdah
Ousdahl
Ifith
Douglas County
Hedrick
U. Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D
Veteran printer Bert Dale dies at 78 in Lawrence
Bert H. Dale veteran printer died at his home 911 Alabama street at age 78 funeral set Friday at Funk's chapel with Dr G E Allison in charge burial in Oak Hill cemetery Masonic lodge No 6 will conduct graveside services Dale born in Iowa City moved to Lawrence as a child foreman of Journal company before 1911 consolidation opened own printing shop later sold in 1942 to Howard Parker survived by daughter Wilda Dale Canton Illinois and two sisters Ailsie Kirby and Axel Olson Truman arrives in New York for St Patrick's Day parade address
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Bert H. Dale
Alabama Street
Funk's
Journal and World
Massachusetts Street
Howard Parker
First Methodist Church
Odd Fellows “Lodge
Wilda Dale
Canton
Iil
Ailsie Kirby
Axel Olson
Rhode Island Street
Dale
St Patrick's Day Parade Draws Dublin Crowds
Thousands of shamrock wearing soldiers and Irish service detachments marched through Dublin in a huge St Patrick's Day celebration. Fighter planes dipped in salute as President Dean O Kelly reviewed the parade, church crowds and a state drive to high mass followed. Some sailors crossed into Ulster for the holiday.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Mar
Esre
College Green
Dean O'Kelly
O'Kelly
Ulster
Coal Walkout Grips Mines and Industries Across States
The national coal production walkout spreads to dependent industries with rail shops and mills declaring closures. About 2,000 workers at Huntington and Russell sites face outage as deep mines halt in 12 of 28 states. President Truman studies the situation. John L. Lewis faces a labor relations inquiry for full facts on the shutdown.
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Mar
Sharon Steel Corp
Huntington
W_ Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Russell
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Truman
W.m.lw
Kansas
Missouri
Congressional “Watchdog Committee” On
John L. Lewis
Sounds Like Spring Weather Across Kansas Forecast
Topeka reports forecaster S D Flora predicting partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures through Thursday. Rain likely from western Kansas tomorrow afternoon spreading eastward tomorrow night. Lows near freezing tonight, around 30 in the northwest and 38 to 40 elsewhere. No recent precipitation. topsoil soaked from melting snow. snow cover nearly vanished. yesterday's temps upper forties to lower fifties with Chanute highest, Ellis lowest at 23.
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Topeka
Mar
S. D. Flora
Kansas
Flora
Chanute’s
Ellis
Few Democrats Willing To Stand Against Truman
New York report notes a poll of 14 Democratic senate contenders in 1948 shows only three prepared to be counted as pro Truman candidates. A Washington dispatch lists 13 incumbents among 114 questioned, with 10 from the deep south. Secretary Clinton P. Anderson seeks Hatch’s New Mexico seat. many Southerners spoke off the record to avoid the Truman label, citing personal opposition or political liability.
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New York
Mar
New York Times
Senate
Washington
Clayton Knowles
Deep South
Clinton P. Anderson
Carl A. Hatch
New Mexico
Paris
Trusman
Stassen Plans Two Ohio Addresses in Cleveland Debut
Pi-Harold E. Stassen will deliver two talks in Cleveland on March 18, marking his first Ohio appearance since joining the state presidential primary contest against Senator Robert A Taft. The event signals Stassen’s continued campaign activity in key battleground areas.
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Cleveland
Mar
Harold E. Stassen
Ohio
Sen
Robert A. Taft
R.obio
Five Power Pact Signed for Western European Union
Five democracies Britain France Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg signed a 30 year pact to defend democracy and pursue economic recovery in western Europe. The treaty creates a consultative council and promises mutual military aid if any signatory is attacked, while inviting others to join and coordinate economic efforts.
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Union To Defend
Brussels
Belgium
European Union
Britain
France
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Brussels Palace of Academies
Europe
United Nations
Russia
Consultative Council
Germany
Ernest Bevin
Western Hemisphere
Five Day Break in Phone Rate Case
The Associated Press report from Topeka notes a pause of at least five days in the Southwestern Bell Telephone rate case. Kansans court briefs pause after the Kansas Corporation Commission demurred to evidence in an appeal from a commission order, as technical arguments proceed in Shawnee County District Court.
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Topeka
Kar
Mar
Ca Ien
Helelephone
Kansas Corporation
Tre Hall
Teepay
Shawnee County District Court
Commission
Oiginal Telephone Company
Parade Marks Spring Opening With Band Marches
Three bands from local schools will lead a Friday parade through Massachusetts street, starting at Elev street north and marching to Kell band then to the high school. Merchants will unveil new spring styles, with lighted windows and colorful decorations. City crews will wash the street from Kaw river bridge to South Park, and Mayor Parsons asks cars be cleared from midnight to dawn. Participants include Bradley Sheet Metal Works River Service Hixon Kirkpatrick Vi Eldridge Miller D Ambra Bullock Francis Woodcraft.
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Upsachusetts
Seid
Elev Street
Strinters Kell
Setae High School
RO Law
Wilmer Bougher
Massachusetts
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South Park
James Parsons
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River Service Company
Hixon's
Kirkpatrick Sports Shop
Vi's Gift
Eldridge Pharmacy
Miller Furniture Store
D'Ambra Studio
Bullock’s
Francis Woodcraft and Sports Shop
No Meat Shortage In Lawrence As Strike Drags On
Lawrence grocerymen say there is no meat shortage now but supply could tighten depending on the packing house strike length. The strike at the big four meat packers began Tuesday affecting several plants. Some stores have stock from struck companies but orders were placed before the walkout. Local meat counters report no noticeable sales surge and KU fraternity and sorority houses report few shortages, with house mothers hoping for a quick settlement. Roycer perhaps offers cautious projections.
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Lawrence
Journal-World
Nhig
Lawrenre
K. U
Red Cross Campaign Reaches Fifteen Thousand In County
The Red Cross drive in the county reached 15000 as extra workers boost effort to meet the quota. Residents contributed, and officials including M Howard Wise expect the full amount once all reports are in. Rural district reports remain incomplete with several listed workers aiding the drive.
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Red Cross
Howard Wise
H. L. Dillon
Frank Walter
Harr
AL Antler
Sam Findelertrict
Soviet envoy flays Truman speech as propaganda
Andrei A. Gromyko, arriving for a United Nations Security Council debate on Czechoslovakia, called Truman's speech propaganda for internal consumption. In other news, Sid Gillman resigned as Miami University head football coach to join West Point as line coach.
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Russia
Andrei A. Gromyko
Truman
Foreien Her
United Nations Security Council
Czechoslovakia
Oxford
Sid Gillman
Miami University
West Point Military Academy
Journal-World to Post Halftime and Final Score
The Journal-World will publish the halftime and final score of the Lawrence versus Wichita East state tournament game in Topeka tonight. First score expected around 10 o'clock. contact number listed as 22 for updates.
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The
Journal-World
Topeka
Rural Appreciation Smoker At Lawrence Chamber
A Rural Appreciation Smoker hosted by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce is set for the first floor event space with a program including Ernest Pentis as master of ceremonies, Bill Sears, Joe Wilson, Maxine Lindley, Jack Moorehead, and soil conservation awards for Douglas County. Cited meals include ham and cheese sandwiches, pumpkin pie, coffee, ice cream, cigars to follow refreshments. Oliver Hobbs chairs planning.
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K. U
Jack Moorehead
Douglas Country
Oliver Hobbs
Rugests
Simon Hurwitz
Steinhardt Denizs Involved in Czech Crisis
Steinhardt Denizs and Tovey Wallace appear to have been briefed on Czech matters amid the crisis. The ambassador candidate notes claim he acted before the communist coup to influence events, asserting he was best suited to oust the left from Prague government.
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CPTS
Ameree
AL Steinhardt
Tovey Wallace
Fernal
Crsis
Ambash
Moravlay
Prague
Weather Forecast Rough Reading for Karsas Clouty
Local weather page notes cooler temperatures in the east with unsettled readings. Temperatures tonight range from 30 to 37 degrees, with highs Thursday between 45 and 59 degrees.
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