Crime Probe Names O Dwyer Tied to NYC Crime Growth
Senate crime investigators accuse Ambassador William O Dwyer of aiding organized crime in New York City where underworld kingpin Frank Costello exerts influence in Democratic politics. The report criticizes his mayoral and district attorney tenures and notes friendships with Costello associates.
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Rain Drenches Area With Heavy April Downpour
Heavy rain drenched Lawrence and nearby areas, totaling about 2 inches by midnight and raising the Kaw to 16.2 feet at noon. Wakarusa at Dutten's Bridge stood around 17.2 feet, below flood stage, as officials noted rapid rises and ongoing precipitation into the morning.
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Rival May Day Rallies Mark Global Labor Day
Communists and anti Reds staged competing May Day events across Europe and Asia with peace themes. In Moscow Stalin appeared atop Lenin's tomb as crowds gathered in Red Square. In Berlin Paris and major Italian cities rallies drew support while a Western zone mass meeting drew half a million in Bertina. Minor clashes reported but no major violence.
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Mossadegh Nationalizes Anglo Iranian Oil Industry in Iran
Premier Mohammed Mossadegh pushes nationalization of the Anglo Iranian Oil Co the world’s largest producer. Senate ratifies seizure with Shah’s assent and a supervisory 11 member body to run operations while Britain’s stake faces negotiations. Diplomatic outreach begins with Soviet and Western envoys. Social security office dates set for claim filings.
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Labor and business urged to drop private ties in defense role
Washington report shows the L S S chamber of Commerce urging labor and business figures to shed private affiliations when serving in government posts. The move follows ULPC’s unanimous decision to end a two month boycott of defense agencies and precedes adoption at the 39th annual meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce Dinner Reservations Near Deadline
Reservations for the annual all membership Chamber of Commerce dinner at Eldridge hotel close tomorrow night. About 170 advance bookings have been made, with 200 residents expected to attend. Governor Edward F. Ann will speak, introduced by Ernie Pontius.
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Probers List 22 Items For Legislation to Congress
Senate crime committee proposes 22 items for new law to curb organized crime. Key ideas include ongoing congressional oversight for limited time, a federal racket squad, a three member federal crime commission, and income tax scrutiny of known criminals. Other measures cover casino records, wagering loss deductions, gambling information transmission, net worth reporting, and bans on certain interstate activities.
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Reds in New Move For Another Drive
Tokyo May 1 commun ist troops prepare for a new attack in central Korea cutting water to rivers and forcing repairs to pontoon bridges. Chinese gates closed dam outlets to dry rivers aiding crossings. UN artillery and air strikes disrupt red concentrations as tactics shift toward the central front. Casualties mount toward 75 000 with few targets left in range and air forces reporting 1277 sorties.
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Vogeler Arrives in America After 17 Months in Prison
Robert A. Vogeler returns to the United States from Hungary where he was held in solitary confinement for 17 months. The 39 year old vice president of International Telephone and Telegraph spoke at New York’s airport thanking supporters and urging vigilance to defend democracy. He was met by his father and his wife Lucille, along with their two sons Bobby and Billy.
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MacArthur Denies Plans for Today as Hearings Begin
General Douglas MacArthur and his family return to Washington after a brief visit to Murfreesboro Tennessee with a large welcome. Mrs MacArthur formerly Jean Faircloth celebrated her 14th wedding anniversary as the general prepares for the joint Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations hearings.
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Kaw River Flood Chance Near Lawrence By Thursday Morning
The Kaw river is expected to crest about three feet above flood level at Lawrence by Thursday morning, risking damage to lowland crops. Eastern Kansas saw downpours over four inches with rivers Big Blue and Kaw rising. Manhattan Kaw at 17.7 feet and Blue River at 24 feet near bankfull. Weather forecasts call for lingering showers and cooler nights with more rain possible later in the week.
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New Drive-In Grocery Planned for Gleed’s Corner
C. Rusty Springer, local grocer, has purchased the Gleed’s Corner property at Third and Louisiana and plans a modern drive-in grocery. Indefinite plans depend on the international situation affecting materials, with operation timing not announced.
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Wedemeyer warns Korea could fall to Soviets if U S withdraws
Washington reports Lt General Albert C Wedemeyer warned in a top secret 1949 memo that Korea faced a Soviet controlled invasion from North Korean forces. He urged continued U S presence to deter Moscow and prevent a political and psychological threat to China Formosa and Japan.
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Radio Free Europe Goes On Air in Munich
In Munich on May 1 Radio Free Europe began broadcasting from a new 135000 watt transmitter aimed at Czechoslovakia. C D Jackson, head of the Free Europe committee, said the station proves the world cannot be half free and half slave and that freedom will prevail. Funds for the transmitter were donated by many Americans.
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Active Duty Battery A Joined Federal Service
The T5Sth Field Artillery Battery A, largely from this area, entered federal service at midnight. The unit trains at the Lawrence armory and will move to Fort Bragg after packing equipment. It will join Battery B from Leavenworth and Battery C from Kansas City to form the battalion under Lt. Col. Cecil Coffey. Captain Francis Helter commands Battery A with Lt. James Bailey as executive officer.
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Sign More Players for Varsity Alumni Games
Three former Karsan university basketball players were signed today for the varsity alumni game Friday night in Hoch auditorium. Names listed include Bob Johnson, Francis Kappelman, and Fred Pralle, expanding the alumni roster to 17. Four football alumni joined Coach Wayne Replogle's squad for Saturday at Memorial stadium, including Bill Mace Ed Lee Bud Sifers and Bill Fishers.
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Topeka meeting on financial reorganization set by KU official
Cenfer at Topeka Ethan Allen director of governmental research at the University of Kansas will meet Gov. Edward Arn and four other members of his Little Hoover advisory group in Topeka Wednesday to discuss financial reorganization. The advisory board includes Harry Gifford Arnold Jones Alex Hotchkiss and W G Hamilton all noted as state budget or legal figures. Cleaning for entire family. Acme I Dry Cleaners 1111 Biase Adv.
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Two Kansas State Students Die In Auto Crash
A head on collision near Lawrence killed Barbara Lerkuri a Kansas State student and bride to be. Dwayne Moore and Burns were injured with Burns later dying, while Neil Anderson and Arthur Heiman also injured. Moore and Burns were Kan sas State students with Burns member of Chi Omega sorority.
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Kansas Board of Health Meets in Topeka May First
The new Kansas Board of Health convened in Topeka to finish organization and elect a chairman after being sworn in. Gov Arn recommended naming one member as executive secretary, the first major task for the 10 member body. Dr H Penfield Jones, Lawrence physician surgeon and Douglas county coroner, is among the board members. Stock Market index closes at 94.3 up 4.
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