Lewis Willing to Bill to Aid Greece and Turkey
Washington May 15 Lewis L L Lewis agreed to bargain on a new contract with part of the east coal industry and talks were set to begin tomorrow The move could avert a strike as most soft coal pits remain under government control until July 1 The House swiftly approved a bill to fund aid for Greece Italy Austria and China while a Russia aimed provision failed in the Senate and Southern coal operators urged separate talks
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Hamre
Navy
XN. H. Coliteenn
Lewis
U.M.W
Col
Lewis m Tde
U. S. Breel
Charles Oneill
Thes
Wade
Flora Vaniform
Pri
Ohio
Collison
Alaya
Collisson
Har
Teme
Det
Usy.w
Eas
Avetrie
Gresce
Monefer
China
State Department
Wardenbers
Greece
Italy
Austria
Russia
Poland
Senate
Kiwanis Prizes Awarded To Six Junior Academy Members
At the Junior high school yesterday, six members of the Junior Academy of Science Club received Kiwanis prizes. Norman Wilson won $8, Gene Smoyer $4, Jimmy Sommers and Jimmy Phil $3 each, Tommy Hawkins $2, and Tommy Ryther $1. Edith Beach, the sponsor, noted 17 members reported on rocks and minerals luminous paints model airplanes railroading crystal media sets experiments with white rats perfumes and dissection methods.
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Kiwanis Lah
Junior Academy of Science Club
Edith Beach
Norman_ Wilson
Gene Smoyer
Jimmy Sommers
Jimmy Phil
Tommy Hawkins
Tommy Ryther
Miss Beach
Convicted of 26 Year Old Crime in Congress Halls
Washington May 1 7 A jury today convicted Romney former house sergeant at arms on charges of concealing for two decades a short age of 143 863 in his accounts. The verdict was delivered in the house chamber. Sentencing followed with maximum penalties of 30 years and 85000 fine. Romney was convicted on all three counts of the indictment. Coffeyville May 1 6 Hamlin resident of Indiana after noon injuries sustained when he fell 18 feet down a flight of stairs at a Coffeyville hotel while visiting his son.
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Washington
Ineth Romney
House
Gergeant-St-Arms
House Gee
Judas Alexander
Vieti
Coffeyville
Hamiin
Inde
Mines Planted By Jewish Underground Hit Palestine Trains
In Jerusalem on May 15, four mines planted by the Jewish underground damaged two Palestine trains, fatally injuring two British officers and wounding others. Unexploded mines were found near Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with possible timing linked to political actions. Prison terms and fines were outlined for emergency regulations violations as the Palestine government vowed punishment. The Doug las county welfare cost rose to 20 298 54 in April with 698 individuals receiving aid.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Holy Land
Tel Aviv
United Assembly
Palestina
Dixi
Acre
Palestine Government
Douglan County
Mra
Mildred Watson
Douglas County
State of Kansas
Mra. Watson
Watson
Irs
Welfare Department
Labor bill path seen to avoid industry wide bargaining ban
Representative Hartley predicts Congress will not include a ban on industry wide bargaining in labor legislation. He notes House and Senate committee compromises aim to drop authorizations for corporate suits against jurisdicional and secondary boycotts. Hartley says the House can override a presidential veto and seeks a bill that both chambers will pass and be acceptable to the president.
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Washington
Sentative Hartley
R.N.J
Congress
House Labor Committee
House
Cnn Aid
Senate
Hartley
Truma
Tornado misses Syracuse in western Kansas path
A rare tornado narrowly avoided Syracuse in western Kansas on a calm afternoon. Wheat crops suffered some damage as the storm passed, with reports emphasizing the town’s close call and limited structural impact. Local officials urged caution and reviewed safety procedures.
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Syracuse
Kan
Kansas
Greenville Cab Drivers In Lynch Trial Admit Role
Roosevelt Hurd testified in a murder and conspiracy trial tied to the Willie Earl lynching, admitting participation in the killing after riding with Greenville cab leaders to Pickens jail. He described the mob tightening its plan near a roadside slaughter pen as Ernest Stokes pressed a confession and threatened the victim.
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Greenville, & C
P— Roosevelt Carlos Hurd
Hein Hefre
Willie Earl
Greenville
Pickens
Hurd
Ernest Stokes
T. W. Brown
Stokes
Reed Seeks U S Aid for Planeview Schools
May 15 Washington Reed Kansas congressman said he will pursue continued federal aid for Planeview Wichita Kansas public schools. He maintains government owns the Planeview properties and that tax collections on real estate fail to fund schools, urging measures in both House and Senate to extend government payments into the next fiscal year.
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Washington
Reed
R-Kan
Wichita
Kan
Subure
Sessen RS
Tothoro
Autopsy Scheduled In Kansas City Death Near Hotel
Police say an autopsy is planned today to determine the cause of death of Gale Brown, 58, found near a Kansas City hotel. Investigators searched for a man described as a wanderer who may have been with Brown before her death.
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Kausas City
Gale
Brown
Wte Zendin
Kasnas' Cy
Waarler
Worl
Fat Boedt
United Nations creation of a 11 nation Palestine inquiry group
The United Nations formed an 11 nation Palestine inquiry commission during an 18 day extraordinary session. Arab protests and Arab states refusals to back an interim trucemarked the final stage. The commission will inspect on site and report with possible independence recommendations. Vote totals reflected broad support with Arab bloc opposition and abstentions.
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New York
The
United Nations
Palestine Inquiry Commission
Assembly
Inquiry Commission
Commission
Fnation
Palestine
Charis
Palestina
Iraq
Tgular
Itt Secompendationa
Poland
Russia
Slav
Holy Land
Iniquiry
Oxwaldo Aranhs
Showers in the East Forecast Extended Tonight Statewide Weather Update
Flora, the state meteorologist, predicts showers continue through tonight in eastern areas with cooler, gray skies and highs 75 to 80. Overnight lows range 43 to 50 in the northwest, 55 in the south, as heaviest rainfall shifts westward. City reports include Garden City 1.61 inches at the airport, Sugar Company with 3.25 inches, and Syracuse noting a near miss tornado with hail. Continuous rain totals and local spotters show varied amounts across towns from 0.02 to over 3 inches, with several locales recording measurable rainfall through the morning.
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Fiora
Arate
Garden City
Gusxe
Syracuse
Coffeyrite
Scott City
Tribune
Elia
Liberal
Decise City
Chanute
Buscell
McPherson
Anthony
Concordia
Eaat
Frida
Gar
Inom
Essa Svassenast
I. B
Ereerttnset
Denver
Vniddmonton
Fort, Worth
Havre, Mont
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Miami
Minneapa
New Orlea
Stent
New York
Oklahoma
Washington
Wwe Ra
Newsmen Arrive Today in Berta Dimension 11
A party from UR A arrives in Berta as 11 other newsmen report to the scene. The fragment hints at a gathering or conference with journalists present in the dimension labeled 11. Further details are unreadable.
Carlson Seeks Legislation for Driver Licensing Reform
Carlson urges WEW legislative action regarding a driver license law aimed at safeguarding lives and property. He calls for a statewide program funded by a finance plan to support counties and improve traffic safety through new regulations. The request stresses protective measures for drivers and the public in motor vehicle operations.
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Toe
Een Council
Yeoman
Tertha
Achorls
Busy Two Weeks At Liberty Memorial High School
Liberty Memorial high school faces a packed two weeks as seniors graduate. Activities include Y Teen and Future Farmers of America last meetings, a music recital, an all school assembly, a concert, track meet participation, chorus performances, a Boehler Memorial speech contest, Educational Council party, honors assembly, senior dinner and annuals issue, exams May 23 to 27, and graduation events May 27 and 28 with final classes on May 29 and report day for grade cards.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Boehler
E. C. Boehler
Hoch
4-H Livestock Judging Tour Draws Douglas County Students
Thirty five Douglas county 4-H members joined Lot Taylor Kansas State college live stock specialist on a May 13 judging tour of local farms. Top scores were earned by Ralph Drake Dorothy Jo Adams Merry Ellen Adams Mary Eva Adams Donald Thiry Lauverne Kalb and Henry Messenheimer of Jolly Junior. The tour judged Hereford Angue and Shorthorn cattle Duroc ine and Shrorahire sheep with stops at farms in Eudora Vinland Lecompton and a lunch at Vinland Grange fairgrounds.
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Lot Taylor
Kansas State College
Deal Six
Ralph Drake
Liberty Memorial High School
Dorothy Jo Adams
Merry Ellen Adams
Mary Eva Adams
Jolly Junior Club
Donald Thiry
Brackett
Lauverne Kalb
Jolly Junior
Henry Messenheimer
Kanwaka
Frank Hagenbuch
Eudora
R. Rothberger
Fred Cleland
Vinland
Billy Henry
Lecompton
Vinland Grange Fairgrounds
4-H
Shrorahire
Shippers Seek Solutions for Box Car Shortage in Southwest
Oklahoma City May 15 shippers begin talks on box car shortage amid a predicted bumper wheat crop. R E Clark head of AA Railroads reports about 1100 empty cars daily routed westward to move grain quickly. A Dallas report warns wheat may lie on the ground awaiting cars as rail supply lags.
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Oklahoma City
Southwest Shippers Advisory Board
R. E. Clark
American Association of Railroats
Southwest
Warren Howard
Dallas
Tes
Arbitration clash stalls five state strike talks
In St Louis on May 15 union leaders and Southwestern Telephone Company failed to agree on arbitration over wages and other terms. The union sought all or part arbitration while the company refused, then offered a limited arbitration and a cash increase. McCowen blasted the move as futile and insisted arbitration remain the union’s only proposal.
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Tthe Southwestern Et Company
Pcos
Ae Company
Save Union
McCowen
D. I. McCowen
Southwestern Telephone Workers’ Union
Ashington
Washington
Itn
Leroi Beck Jr Dies After Weeklong Illness
Leroi Beck Jr 36 of 1608 Edgehill Road died at Watkin Memorial Hospital after a week of illness. A Lawrence resident for three years he served as sanitarian in the Lawrence Douglass County health department from April to October 1945 and was later an instructor in KU Physics. Survived by wife Esther Dosser Beck and his parents Dr and Mrs Leroi Beck Sr of St Joseph Missouri. Services set for Plymouth Congregational Church at 3 30 p.m. Friday with Rev C Fosbere Hughes officiating. Burial in St Joseph Missouri Saturday.
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Edge~ Hill Road
Watkin Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Beck
Lawrence - Dougl
University of Kansas
Esther Dosser Beck
Berenta
Leroi Beck, Jr
St. Joseph
Faonera
Plymouth Congregational Church
C. Fosbere Hughes
St Joseph, Mo
Conference resumes on Italian cabinet problem
Rome May 15 President Enrico De Nicola renewed talks with Italian party leaders seeking a viable area of agreement to form a new government the ninth since Mussolini fallen. With Alcide de Gasperi out of the picture observers expect Orlando or Gronchi as possible premiers in ongoing efforts.
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Enrico de Nicola
Benito Mussolini
Alcide de Gasperi
Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
de Gasperi
Christian Democratic Party
Giovanni Gronchi
Commerce and Industry
City Moves to Lease Municipal Airport Lands to University
The city secures a waiver from federal aviation authorities to lease airport grounds to the University of Kansas. If approved, the lease triggers preliminary expansion plans costing about 166000 with 9100 in bonds authorized, and accelerates a 466000 city bond sale amid a reactions in the municipal market.
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University of Kanaas
CAA
Charles D. Stough
Federal
Aeronautica
Stough
Council Airport Committee
University
State Board of Regents
Lawrence
C.A.A
Kansas
Tornado Hits Cassoday Cause Damage Across County
A storm moved through Cassoday Kansas on May 15 blowing down small buildings and a grain elevator and damaging the high school. No injuries were reported. Farmers noted overturned structures and rain accompanying the wind. Minor damage occurred in El Dorado and surrounding areas.
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Dorado
Kan
Cassoday
Butler County
Cassaday
el Dorado
Doesn't Expect Rush in Second-Half Tax Payments
County Treasurer Roy Flory said final preparations are being made to handle second half payments of real and personal property taxes. He noted many payments arrive by mail and, due to many taxpayers paying in full last December, he does not expect a large rush this summer. Collections total about 5 percent of the 1,100,000 yearly tax, with under 200,000 left to collect before the June 20 deadline.
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Roy Flory
Ory
Train times changed for UP and Rock Island services
Schedule update announces Union Pacific train No. 70 eastbound changes effective May 18 with new arrival at 7. Salina service. Rock Island eastbound No. 226 moves from 7:13 a.m. to 7:08 a.m. Rock Island westbound No. 43 serving Hutchinson Liberal Pratt and points west shifts from 10:13 a.m. to 8:23 a.m.
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Union Pacific
Salina
Regen
Rock Island
Stock Market Index Report Hit By Mixed Session
The stock market index for 60 stocks stands at 60.5 with yesterday’s reading at 602, reflecting a cautious trading day. Investors weighed small-cap moves and sector shifts as the broader market showed limited momentum.
Engleman Named KU Honor Man
Howard G. Engleman, second-year law student, named Honor Man of the year at the University of Kansas. Chancellor Malott announced at the convocation, noting Engleman’s outstanding character, scholarship, leadership, and service over several years at KU. He entered KU in 1937 from Arkansas City, earned a B S in business in 1941, starred in basketball, held student leadership roles, served in the navy, and is now a top second-year law student with high grades and law honor roll status.
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Howard Ogleman
University of Kansas
F. C. Allen
Arkansas City
Howard G. Engleman
Deane W. Malott
Engleman O
K.U
Engleman
Arkaneen
College
School of Business
Owl
Sachem
Jennia
Southern Califorrnia
K. U
N.C.A.A
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