McCarthy Blasts Acheson Amid Asia Policy Clash
Senator McCarthy accused Secretary of State Acheson of betraying the United States in Asia and urged President Truman to fire him. He labeled Lattimore and Jessup as pivotal figures in a perceived pro communist policy, criticizing the State Department's interpretation of Far East strategy. The Washington clash followed McCarthy’s remarks at a Lone of the American Recruitmen.
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President Truman
Secretary of
Atlanticity
N. J. Maych
McCarthy F.wis
Tiday
State Acheson
United States
Asia
China
McCarthy
Acheron
Far East
Owen Lattimore
Philip Jessup
U. S
Lattimore-Acheron Xin
State Department
O McCarthy
Acheson
Jessup
Lattimore
Lone
Johne Topkine University
Peases
imenteCarthy
Lattiynore
Commoniste
Latrimore
McCarthy Sai
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Senator Chavez
Teaman
Pulitbury
Collectora
Ate
Chaves Cdn
Louis Hudenz
Hudenz
Senate Foreign Relations
Senate
Lantimore
Generalia Rime
Joseph Stain
Russia
Pacific Ocean
Red Lake
Minstrels Benefit Dinners Support Nash Mental Health
Hope to give 1000 dollars to Nash Mental Health Clinic is proposed as Beta Sigma Phi officers estimate about 14100 may be turned over to the Berta Mental Health clinic from the Old Time Minstrels fund-raiser at Liberty Memorial High School. Final ticket-sale totals depend on a committee meeting to tally expenses and receipts. The Minstrels marked the last appearance of the fourth class of minstrel ringers from the adult education spring session and may return as an annual event with fall planning.
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Beta Sigma Thi
Berta Mental Health Clinic
Liberty Memorial High School
Minstrels
Rural eighth graders visit town for chamber events
Eighth grade students from county rural schools will travel to town tomorrow to be entertained and informed by the Chamber of Commerce and the city schools. They will attend a moving picture show at the Granada, have lunch in the high school, and ride in Shinlans sedans arranged for the day.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ehe Gate Oper
Ming A. m
Granada
Truman Climaxes Western Tour With Chicago Speech
President Truman headlines a pivotal week in 1940 politics. Chicago rallies and a televised address at 10:30 p.m. BST cap a western tour as Pennsylvania GOP contenders clash for the nomination and senate seat. Cabinet notes praise prosperity while civil rights debate stirs voters.
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Truman
Chicago
Rey Lee
Truman Etl
Televianin
Hae Denese
Pennsylvania
P. Sveang
Dene 4 “Grundy
Twhce
Thomas EF
Dewey
Vin
James H. Duff
Duff
John &. Fine
Superior Court
Grumedy
John C. Kunkel
U.S. House
Grundy
Jay Cooke
Philadelphia
Erie
Roth Siden
Funkel
Francis Myers
U.S. Senate
Richardson Dilworth
Trum
Morrars
Civic Opera
Demernte
Return of two American prisoners from China to Manila
Hong Kong May 18 two U S inmates freed from Chinese communists after eight months arrived in Manila aboard a navy plane. They were picked up at sea by a destroyer and landed at the port. health checks planned and interviews restricted by naval officers.
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Hong Kong
Armen
Manila
U.S
Hoth
C. Kender
Canvins
William
Smmb
Long Beach
Calif
Navy
I Health
Cmdr
Merle McBain
United States
Sheft
Smith
Hender
Ching Vilares
Flef
North Chita
Tsingtay
Tsingtaia
Naval Base
McRain
Trinetao
Oan
Hene Kong
Wecome
Horace Bass
Bat
Peace Hopes Dim in Nationwide Rail Strike
Chicago dispatch reports the rail strike entered its sixth day with pickets halting Scorapaine rail lines across the country. Mediation board representatives held talks with railroad officials and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen as stoppages crippled major routes. Levy Edwards of the mediation panel warned negotiations were derailed, while officials claimed every key Southern rail sector was affected and Illinois pickets blocked two freight trains near Pana.
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Chicago
Scorapaine
National’Hailway Mediation Board
Brotherhood of
Lev
Erott Edwards
Edwarda
Edwards
Southern Railway
Ilinois
Mii- Noie
Pana
New York Central
Lonia
Chi-i
Weekend Training at Fort Riley by 5040th Logistics Unit
At Fort Riley the Weekend Five from the Lawrence Detachment of the 5040th Logistical Division Organized Reserve Corps trained. The Lawrence group included Col. Inrd Stayton Col. Albert Palmer Lee Lt. Col. Clyde Arvid Jacobson and Capt. Tom oe.
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Lawrence
5040Th
Organized Reserve Corpa
Fort Riley
Lnrd Stayton
Albert Palmerlee
Clyde Arvid Jacobson
Tom ¥Oe
New York Steel Mills Target Record Weekly Output
Te Tap Preduction Marks New York reports that the station's steel mills expect to exceed prior week production, aiming for 101.3 percent of the rate to produce about 1,031,000 net tons of ingots and steel for castings, surpassing the previous week by roughly 19,000 tons.
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New York
Trash Fire Extinguished on Westith Street Firefighters Respond
Firemen extinguished a trash fire at 204 Westith street on Saturday after about 12:30 a.m. The brief incident report notes swift action by local fire crews to prevent spread.
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Westith Street
Named to L W Y Post Winnie Lawrance Vice President
Winnie Lawrance of Lawrence was named first vice president of the state League of Women Voters at the annual session. Wichita officers include Mrs Paul W Harney as president and Rob ert Shirley treasurer. Delegates from Wichita Manhattan Topeka Kansas City Lawrence and Seigwich county studied the state constitution to rewrite family laws. Johnna Kollmergen presented the national convention report adopted by delegates. The league aims for world peace under the UN, expanded domestic and world economy, and a more efficient government.
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Misa Winnie Lawrance
Lawrence
State League of Women Voters
Paul W. Harney
Wichita
Dent
Robert Shirley
Lucille Ablah
A.C. Kieth
Topeka
J. G. Kilkenny
Manhattan
Clara Koenig
Kansan
Seigwich
Kansas
Johnna Kollmergen
League of Women Voters
United States
United Nations
Lawrence Woman To Helm Of State Medical Group
The four day convention of the Nansae Medical Society opened in Wichita Kan on May 16 with activities including a golf tournament and skeet shoot The Kanena State Medical Assistant Society began its two day meeting with Maxine Williams named president elect Bernice Asher of Lawrence named president elect and other officers to be installed today
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Wichita
Kan
Nansae Medical Society
Kanena State Medical Assistant Society
Maxine Williams
Kanena City
Bernice Asher
Lawrence
Barr to Deliver Three Commencement Addresses This Week
H G Barr dean of the school of religion will speak at three commencements this week. Wednesday night at Lyndon high school, today at another high school, and Friday night at Sunflower eighth grade exercises. He preached the Eudora high school commencement last night. Refrig $169. Miller Furs Ady.
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H. G. Barr
School of Religion
Lyndon
Sunflower
Eudora High School
Miller Furs
Ady
Planning How To Build Up Defense
Atlantic pact ministers met in London to discuss how to strengthen western defense against possible communist aggression without harming economies. The talks followed the Big Three meeting and considered enlarging the pact defense framework, with possible new Western Command led by Bradley. In Poland and Turkey, officials faced political shifts and unrest as economic strains influence elections and policy.
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London
Britain
France
United States
Germany
Hiia
Sweden
Turkey
Onar Bradley
Los
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Queenation
Lon Montgomery
Russia
Poland
Warsaw
Communist Party
Irnl
Low Bid Approved for Jayhawk Drive Resurfacing
Ed Burge city official in Topeka approved the lowest bid of 44 290 from Constant Construction Co for resurfacing Jayhawk Drive across the University of Kansas campus. The action confirms award of the project and sets the stage for contract execution and start of work.
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Ed Burge
Topeka
Constant Construction Co
Jayhawk Drive
University of Kansas Canpur
Vandalism Reported At Lake View School House
Sheriff's forces report a break in and extensive damage at the Lake View school house used as a private party clubhouse Friday night. Vandals shattered doors windows lights and dishes and even cut up a snake scattered pieces across the floor. Ownership is listed as Kim Higgins Chester Skinner and Myron Decker.
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Lake View
Proparts
Kim Higgins
Chester Skinner
Myron Decker
Annual Band Concert At Hoch Auditorium Tonight
The U. band presents its annual concert tonight at eight o'clock in Hoch auditorium conducted by Russell L. Wiley. Soloists Neill Humfeld of Salina on trombone and Tommy Lovitt of Burrton on cornet will perform. Openings at Cole's Food Center, 2nd to Lincoln on Sundays.
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U. Band
Hoch Auditorium
Russell L. Wiley
Neill Humfeld
Salina
Tommy Lovitt
Burrton
Humfeld
Lovitt
Cole's Food Center
Lincoln
Flood evacuees surge as Red River rises over Winnipeg
Across North America a vast flood emergency unfolds with about 75,000 Winnipeg residents fleeing. Canadian officials warn evacuation aims to free resources for flood fighters while Red River swells over six square miles and threatens Hod feet to Le feet above flood level. Severe weather, including hurricane force winds in Texas and a damaging hailstorm in Alabama, adds to the crisis with injuries and property damage.
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Winnipeg
Texas
Canada
Menehiie
Northern Lakes
Miai Valles
Lake Superior
Wiaconsin
Michigan
Red River
Winnepea
Sara
Big Kennedy Ranch
Riviera
Rocardo
Mary Dake
Reform
Ala
Kingsville News
Ideal Spring Weather Forecast Across Kansas
Weather bulletin notes ideal spring conditions with adequate ground moisture. Robb predicts fair conditions tonight and tomorrow, mild temperatures, and varied overnight lows from the northwest to southeast. Tomorrow’s highs expected 75 to 80 degrees with scattered light showers, and rainfall totals remain small across towns like Hill City, Goodland, Garden City, and Wichita regions.
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Kanene
A. TD
Robb
Hill City
Goodland
Garden City
Dodger City
Anthony
Chanute
Wichita
Labo
Hutchingon
Herington
Phillipsburg
Leavenworth
Topukut
Garden Citys
Coleman Week Opens In Wichita Honoring Industrialist
In Wichita Kansas a church service at the First Baptist church honored W man on the occasion of Coleman week proclaimed by Mayor Burt Duke. The 80th birthday of Coleman and the 50th anniversary of the Coleman Co. were celebrated with hundreds in attendance. An accompanying spring art show featured about 400 works by students across elementary to high school levels.
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Wichita
Baptist Church
Kan
UPR
First Baptist Church
W.man
Burt Duke
L.m.hls
Banconeagt Pester Bie
South Parl
Stock Market Index Climbs with 60-Stock Gain of 17.5
The closing average of 60 stocks rose as the overall market gained 17.5 points. Investors showed steady demand across sectors, with tech and industrial issues contributing to the advance as markets closed for the day.
Armed Forces Week Open House In Defense Climate
Col. Manzo chief of training of the air command in Omaha told Lawrence Rotary and Lions clubs that the United States must maintain a balanced military force to deter enemies. He cited unification moves and peacetime spending as keys to readiness and warned of costs of a global arms race. The talk preceded KU open house for Armed Forces Day led by Capt. Terrell.
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United Btatea
U. & Territary
Lawrence Rotary and
Lions Clube
Manto
Eit Force
Strategic Air Command
Omaha
Nebi
Penxinn
T.C
K.U
United States
U.S
Manzo
Lowes
Manza
Woor. Terrell
S.rot
K. U
Armed Forces Day
Milking Shorthorn and Brown Swiss prizes in American Royal show
Douglas county entries topped weekend judging at the American Royal Dairy Cattle Show in Kansas City last week. Lloyd Craig’s Milking Shorthorn yearling heifer from Vinland placed fourth in its class the Brown Swiss district herd earned second with caretakers Richard Funk and Ralph Robertson receiving best kept exhibit awards Weeks led multiple Brown Swiss classes securing several top placings for dogs?
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Douglas County
Kansan
Lloyd Craig
Vinland
Richard Funk
Route 2
Ralph Robertson
Baldwin
Ledger
Hardy Butens
James
Clyde Husted
LawKan
Trixie
Duke of LawKan
Town Lake
Betsy
K U Student Uninjured in Navy Training Plane Crash
Riverside California resident Ei Cawthorn a Naval Reservist and K U engineering sophomore escaped injury when the navy training plane he piloted crashed at the Olathe naval air base. The aircraft struck the ground on final approach as a wing tip hit the runway, destroying the plane. Cawthorn is assigned to squad VF BB and flies one weekend monthly, living at 1301 New Hampshire Street.
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Howard Cawthorn
Riverside
Calif
Navy
Olathe Naval Air Base
Cawthorn
Ron VF
J. E. Lawson
New Hampshire Street
K. U
Pi Kappa Lambda Gold Key Honors at Hearth Dinner
Seven faculty members and students received the Gold Key of Pi Kappa Lambda at a Hearth Friday dinner. Honorees include Betty Hayward St Joseph Billie George Altamont Joyce Rohrer Abilene Jack McCoy Kansas City and others. Dr Newfield director spoke at the event with music city Me Playhouse Ferree connection noted.
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Society of Pi Kappa Lambda
Betty Hayward
St. Joseph
Billie George
Altamont
Joyce Rohrer
Abilene
Jack McCoy
Kansas City
Perank
Whee
Ail Mas Eegene Jennings
Toamond Zepp
Dr. Newfield
Me City
Playhe
Rail Strike Enters Sixth Day Across Major Lines
On the sixth day 18 000 locomotive firemen walked out affecting Pennsylvania New York Central Santa Fe Southern Union Pacific and more. Strikes hit coal mines and rail workers while transportation on non struck roads remains functioning with skeleton service.
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Brotherhood of Lavenative
Teansylvania
New York Central
Santa Fe
Southern Bend
Union Pacificra
Saxton Is Believed Drowned In Wakarusa River
The body of Harry W. Saxton 40 of Kansas City Mo was recovered from the Wakarusa River eight miles southwest of Lawrence at 6 30 p m yesterday by relatives and Douglas County sheriff s forces Coroner F S Doom termed the death accidental by drowning with no foul play evident though a possible riverbank struggle was noted Saxton who worked for Ruuler Manufacturing in Kansas City went fishing Saturday and did not return by Sunday noon His body lay about 15 hours in shallow water near the Sigel bridge on the William Johnson farm Two fishing poles and an oil lantern were found nearby Saxton s watch stopped at 1 55 Burial is set in Highland Cemetery Ottawa with services in Kansas City and Ottawa Eleanor his wife and two daughters Carolyn and Marilyn survive along with two sisters Hazel Reed Ottawa and Mildred Saxton Olathe.
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Harry W. Saxton
Kansan City
Wakarusa
Lawrence
Douglas County
F.S. Doom
Sigel Bridge
William Johnson
Saxton
Ruuler Manufacturing Company
Kansas City
Glen Fitch
Dite
Will
Barnett
Sexton
McVey
Ottawa
Southeast Presbyterian Church
Melsey Chapel
Highland Cemetery
Eleanor
Carolyn
Marilyn
Hazel L. Reed
Mildred Saxton
Olathe
Expert on Asia to speak at Fraser Theater on May 19
Phillipa Talbot, a leading southern Asia expert, will address a joint convocation at Fraser Theater at 10 o'clock Friday morning May 19 on Eleventh Hour in South Asia. He will discuss the Communist victory in China and its meaning for South Asia, drawing on his years as a foreign correspondent in India and his roles with the Chicago Daily News Foreign Service and the Institute of Current World Affairs.
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Phillipa Talbot
Southern Asia
Fraser Theater
South Asia
William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information
Department of Political Science
Department of History
Talbot
Asia
India
Chicago Daily News Foreign Service
Institute of Current World Affairs
University of Chicago
United States
Developme
Pakistan
Southeast
Far East
Apia
China
Talbot Wan
University of Ilinois
Chicago Daily News
London School of Oriental Studies
Entomologist Delbert Gates Tours Douglas County Farms
Extension entomologist Delbert Gates from Kansas State visited Douglas County farms this afternoon to inspect insecticide use and alfalfa fields. He was joined by county agricultural agent Biz to review practices and nearby control measures.
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Delbert Gates
K-State
Douglas County
Biz
City Dads Call for Traffic Survey and Plan
A Wichita council traffic committee member urged a formal traffic survey and a qualified traffic director to reform enforcement. He criticized token enforcement, high daily tickets with few court appearances, and confusing regulations including stop signs and meter rules. He suggested Kansas City officials could lend traffic directors to study the situation.
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Atiang Ety
Lawrence
Kentucky Street
Massachusetts
Massachusetta Street
Chamber of Commerce
Atuge
Little Enat
Kansan
Wichita
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