Truman optimistic on budget and peace outlook
President Truman, in Meshington on May 4, voiced calm over the cold war and predicted a lower defense budget for the coming year. He said the situation is better than in 1946 and urged optimism for peace, while noting the FY starting July 2, 1951 and a proposed budget including roughly 350 million more for defense efforts. He criticized alarmist views about a shooting war with Russia and supported prudent spending and continued Marshall Plan aid to Europe as cheaper than conflict.
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Meshington
Truman
Wydman
Edwin G
United States
House Appropriations Committee
Air Ain
Snio
Alen
Europe
Women object to horses tethered near homes in San Anselmo
Two San Anselmo housewives Mrs. Alice M Woolfolk and a neighbor named Schilling told a city court that two horses grazing beyond the 20 foot limit near their homes create unsanitary conditions and interfere with their patios They urged lawmakers to amend a local ordinance to extend the distance horses may be tethered from dwellings.
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San Anselmo
Calif
Alice M. Woolfolk
Naeighbor Schilling
Car Hits Ditch on Highway 5a Near Baldwin
An Ottawa man injured when his car ran into a ditch along Highway 5a three miles west of Baldwin around 12 steam. The vehicle traveled about 300 feet off the south shoulder before overturning in a ditch, demolishing the car. Ottawa hospital for examination.
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Ottawa
Baldwin
Fragmented Memory Hospital Notice Names Many Residents
A damaged OCR notice lists numerous individuals and addresses across towns and streets including Memorial Hospital ad districts. It names residents such as Mrs Elie Johnson 719 Mich Fa street and Mrs Inez Botkin plus others in Sunflower Linwood and Kmscith Texas and mentions a baby boy in a family grouping.
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Elie Johnson
Fa Atreet
Inez Botkin
Tyrl
Margaret Tudhope
Linwood
Dorothy Chappell
Ohio Street
Sunan Janie Francis
Barbara Louise
Nancy
Illinois Street
Kurtz
MacArthur Rebukes Russian Probe On Okinawa Bases
General MacArthur sharply rejected a Russian inquiry by Lt Gen Kuzma Derevyanko about reconstructing former Japanese naval and air bases in Okinawa. He stated Okinawa remains under occupation, to be decided by a Japanese peace treaty, and that bases will stay as long as needed for security and readiness.
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United States
MacArthur
Derevyanko
Japan
Far Eastern Commission
German Press Shifts on Soviet Ties and German Unity
Frankfurt observers note West German papers tilt toward neutrality in most US-Soviet disputes while avoiding Germany unification. The US Information Agency review finds some anti Atlantic alliance sentiment, with papers mixing cautious language and perceived pro Russian stances amid the wartime media climate.
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Frankfurt
Germany
West Germany
Presa
U. S.hich Commission
Russia
U.S. Hich Commission
Trunk Stunt Delays Bearden High Play
Knoxville news reports Bill Knight, 15, trapped in a trunk during Bearden High School rehearsal. He freed after a fire truck and wrecker were summoned as cast members alerted for help. Also noted is a USDA warning about a major greenbug outbreak across Plains states with uncertain future impact.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Bill Knight
Bearden High School
Bill
Lawrence plumbing license exams set by board and filing dates
The Lawrence plumbing examining board will hold license tests May 17 with 38 applicants for master or journeyman licenses due by May 16 at the city clerk’s office. Written tests start May 18 at the health department at city hall and practical exams locations will be announced after filing. Board members are Herbert Jones Orion Kennedy and Dr James Mott. Ronald Reagan, KU alumnus, will select all fraternity sweetheart at the Inter-Fraternity Council spring party May 19 at the Lawrence Country Club with 13 sorority entries. Clyde Byrom’s orchestra plays as a 29 inch bronze challenge cup is awarded during intermission. J W Murray, Journal World managing editor, will speak at the Sigma Delta Chi initiation and banquet tonight at 6:30 in the Eldridge Hotel.
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Lawrence \phushing examiners board
S Health Department
City Hall
Herbert Jones
Oria Kennedy
James Mott
Ronald Reagan
Hollywood
Petar
K.u.’S
Counest
Lawrence Country Club
Clyde Bynoms
J. W. Murray
Journal-World
Ten Journalism
Market snapshot shows mixed grains and livestock signals
The report covers wheat firmness in Chicago with weaker corn and rising receipts, livestock prices holding steady with limited high grade cattle, and varied futures in grain markets. Local prices for wheat, corn, and oats are noted alongside buyers' demand and regional cattle quotes.
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New York
May &Ap
Chicago
Chamber Endorses Modest Export Plan For Backward Sands
The United States Chamber of Commerce endorsed a modest and carefully considered program to export American know how to aid industrial development in backward sands. The policy, approved at the closing session of its 38th annual meeting, supports Truman's legislative agenda with private enterprise and private capital as the backbone.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commer
Truman
Kot. Mich
Seyferth
Grand Rapids
A. Fo
Herman Steinkraus
Bridgenart (Conn) Brass Co
Harry A. Bullisch
Harry A. Bullisch:man of General Mill, Inc
Northwest
Shanahan Campaign Swing Through Eastern Kansas
Paul Shanahan, 51, Republican candidate for Kansas secretary of state, toured Lawrence visiting friends during his campaign. A former three-term state representative and majority floor leader, he also served two terms on the legislative council and two terms as Saline County sheriff. His Lawrence stop is part of a statewide tour before the primaries.
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Paul Shanahan
Salina
Kansas
Lawrence
Shanahan
Legislative Council
Saline County
Sharahan
S. Lawrence
Courage Bravery Claims and Water Fear End in Tragedy
James Emmett Davis once feared water but tried to prove his bravery by entering a lake at St. Bernard College. He stood in deep water for a minute before crying for help and drowned. Coroner Grady Moss ruled shock from fright caused the death.
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James Emmett Davis
Jimmy
St. Bernard College
Grady Moss
Cullman County
Lurline
Wile Returns Mate’s Teeth In Exchange for a Divorce
San Francisco, May 4. The court ruled in a divorce suit that Wile Woodfield must return his wife’s teeth. The decision noted Woodfield’s lengthy separation since 1887 and referenced a banjo and other possessions. The ruling followed his claim that items did not fit after years apart.
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Wile
Mate
San Francisco
Wwfield
Herbert Kaufman
veterMay
Woodfield
Veterans of Foreign Wars District Meet in Ottawa
An attendance is expected for the second district Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary convention in Ottawa Kansas this weekend. Arvid Baltzersen of Lawrence district commander and Anna Fl con district auxiliary president will preside.
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Ottawa
Kan
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Arvid Baltzersen
Lawrence
Anna Fl.con
Kancan City
CARE OF THANKS M Cottrell thanks many for hospital stay support
Mrs. Margaret Cottrell expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for flowers cards and gifts received during a recent hospital stay.
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Hota
Margaret Cottrell
Deaths and Funerals in Kansas Ledger
Mrs Frances Wilkerson lifelong resident of Douglas and Shawnee county died yesterday after several months illness. Funeral services at Minery funeral home with burial in Rochester Cemetery Topeka. Survivors include Fred and Cee Howard and five grandchildren. Also listed are other obituaries with services at Blankey funeral home Baldwin and Fits Seton church member Sayler.
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Frances [Natel ] Ilkerson
Frances Teacher
Wilkerson
Douglas
Shawnee County
Pital
Minery Funeral Home
Tamerrow
Rochester Cemetery
Bear Topeka
Survivora Fred
Cee ‘ Howard
Jovee
Baylor
Bayler
Lawrence
Hines
Hipseettesce
Baldwin
Blankey Feneral
Fits Seton Church
Sayler
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