Big Three move to ease Austria burden and unite West
In London, the United States Britain and France promise civilian high commissioners to replace military governors in western Austria. They say four power talks on Austrian independence proceed after Russian delays. A unified Atlantic command is proposed with an American head as Dean Acheson returns. Truman endorses pooling steel and coal with Germany as a peace measure. Chiang Kai-shek’s son Chiang Ching-kuo warns of 100 critical days ahead for Formosa forces.
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Big Three
London
Austria
Corhminique
Russia
Truman
Formosa
Chiang Ching-Kuo
Jestio Chiang Kai-shek
Ching
Vinland Rural High grads set for Sunday sermon and Friday commencement
Vinland Rural High School plans a Sunday evening commencement sermon for five graduates in the high school auditorium. Commencement exercises follow next Friday at 8 o'clock with Rev. W. T. Carter of Lawrence Church of Christ giving the airman address, assisted by Robert Youmama of Baldwn. The program includes a Vocal duet by Jelerie Moore and Burslea Hagermt, violin by Eugann Armer, and Rev. R. N. Bender of Baker University delivering the commencement address. The seniors and sponsors recently enjoyed a four day Ozarks trip. The graduates are Vera Rose Chanay Owen Craig LaVerne Rockhold Cheater House Phyllis Miskimen.
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Vinland Rural High School
W. T. Carter
Lawrence Church of Christ
Robert Youmama
Baldwin
Vin- Yand
Airview Methodist
Jelerie Moore
Burslea Hagermat
R. N. Bender
Baker University
Eugann Armer
Tiok
Ozarks
Vera Rose Chanay
Owen Craig
LaVerne Rockhold
Cheater House
Phyllis Miskimen
Polio May Break Records This Year Warns Official
In New York on May 30 officials warn infantile paralysis could set a record this year. Dr Hart E Van Riper cites higher cases in early 1950 than the same period last year, noting 42 508 cases then and 20 onces new in the city. A well baby clinic at Enders held Monday at Evdora street Methodist church aims to help with appointments through Mrs. Combest and Dr.
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New York
Hart E. van Riper
Wat Foundation For
van Riper
New York City
Beby Clmic
Enders
Evdora St
Methodist Church
Eudora Pta
Nies Combest
Strength Thru Unity Marks First Armed Forces Day
Washington observes the first Armed Forces Day with President and Secretary of Defense Johnson set to speak at the Statler Hotel. Eight B-34 bombers from Fort Worth will route across 48 capitals and 250 cities while ships and military installations open to the public in a nationwide display of unity.
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Washington
Tromas
Johnson
Statler Hotel
Anid
Great Lakes
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Bradley urges mobilization to deter potential Ransian atomic attack
General Omar Bradley told a San Francisco audience that the United States must shore up defenses to meet a possible atomic strike within years. He urged mobilization plans and standby war powers to respond at the first warning signal, warning that Russia could deliver a devastating blow if unchecked. He said appeasement and preventive war should be ruled out and urged preparations to prevent United States defeat by communism and Soviet forces.
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San Francisco
Omar Bradley
United States
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bredhey
Bradley
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club of
Torrential rain floods Lawrence area causing property damage
Last night heavy rain soaked Lawrence with 2.80 inches reported by weather observer C J Posey. Downtown businesses in the 900 block of Massachusetts Street sustained water damage as water backed up from excavations. Traffic near Williamstown Junction was rerouted as Buck Creek overflow subsided and Highway 24 reopened. Farm fields in the region, including near Woport, suffered knee deep water and limited access to crops.
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Lawrence
C. J. Posey
Businese
Massachusetts Street
Williamstown Junction
Buck Creek
Jeer
Altem
Walter Schwarz
Cooperative Weather
Long Range Asia Planning Emphasized By Experts
Phillipa Talbot urged U S leaders to pursue long term strategy in Southeast Asia to prevent a communist takeover. At Kaneas University she warned future governments may differ from U S style but could resist communism with steady aid. She cited Indo China as the key issue and outlined three political groups including Ho Chi Minh and the fence sitters.
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South-East Asia
United States
Phillipa Talbot
Asia
University of Kaneas
Talbot
New Delhi
India
Albet
Deane W. Malott
South Asia
Indo-China
Ho Dai
Ho Chih Minh
Ro Dai
Narrow escape for AmVets leader in Emporia plane landing
Harold Russell national commander of AmVets and his pilot narrowly avoided a crash while attempting to land in heavy rain at Emporia Kansas. The downpour and cross winds thwarted three landing attempts and damaged the rudder wiring. Russell spoke to AmVets and Army mothers before leaving for Fort Riley.
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Emporia
Kan
Harold Russell
AmVets
Ransell
Rport
Mos
Lebo
Here
Roesell
Russell
Rousell
Atute Convention of
Army Mothers
Fort Riley
Truck swept from highway into flood near Williamstown
A Hutchinson, Kansas, man’s 1947 Chevrolet truck was swept from U S highway 24 by flash flood 14 miles east of here. Two children were carried to safety by unidentified rescuers as waters rose after heavy rain. Traffic on the highway was halted overnight.
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Topeka
Hutchinson
U. S
Senate Vote Kills FEPC Bill Amid Civil Rights Setback
Washington May 19 The Senate blocked debate on the fair employment practices bill by a two thirds rule, with 52 yes and 32 no after a failed cloture attempt. The vote signals a southern Democratic victory and a setback for Truman civil rights goals this session.
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Washington
Upi
Senate
Truman
Lucan
Illinois
Taz Files
Kefauver
D.tenn
Special Investigating Committee
House Ways and Means
Pew
Commerce Department
Federal Power and Federal Trade Commissions
House
Ways and Means Committee
Holy Family Graduation Diploma to Four Eudora Pupils
Four Holy Family parochial school eighth graders in Eudora will receive diplomas Sunday at 2:30 pm in Holy Family church. Rev Lorenz Reith will present the diplomas to Beatrice Rinke Margie Eder Margaret Barston and Cletua Grosdidier.
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Holy Family
Eudora
Holy Family Parochial School
Eudore
Betoer
Lorenz Reith
Beatrice Josephine Rinke
Margie Ann Eder
Margaret Barston
Cletua Grosdidier
Mary
Inne Behopper
Mary Ann Schehrer
Delores Blechel
Cecil Dunlap
Irene Sparkes
George Eder
Blood Donor Drive At Granada and Other Sites
Officials of the total blood service announced donor opportunities tomorrow at the Granada theater lobby from 9 to 11 a.m. and at Watkins and Lawrence Memorial locations with the aim of collecting blood from employees and public volunteers.
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Granada
Commonwealth Theatera
Granada Theater
Granada J
Watkins
Lawrence Memorial
Total Blood Service
Winnipeg plan to blast dike to avert flood threat
The article describes a Manitoba flood plan to blast a dike to relieve pressure and redirect floodwaters toward a large flood lake. Officials warned of rising river levels and urged action as rainfall is expected to intensify and affect a suburban area.
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Winnipeg
Man
Greater
Eh Bureau
Rains Bring Moisture Across Kansas Statewide Report
Heavy overnight rains eased drought in many Kansas areas with the Kaw river valley seeing the heaviest downpours above two inches. Great Bend reports 1.01 inches boosting May total to 2.78 inches, Abilear 1.07 inches. Forecasters predict cooler, drier air with lingering showers possible in the southeast.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kaw River
Willard
Shawnee County
Great Bend
Abilear
Highway 24
Topeks
Weather Bureau
Lecompton
Weat
South Central
Iate
A. D. Robbssid
Mercury
Agee Ei
Hoyt
Topemporia
Toke
Valley Falls
Florence
McFarland
Garnett
Reading
Salina
Alte Vista
Fort Scott
Herington
Lawrence
Otte
Tonganozie
Leavenworth
Hanover
Yola
Atchison
Larned Log
Oketo
Smith Canter
Ellaworth
Wamego
Cone
Cordial
Junction City
Horton
Beloit
Wheaton
Manhattan
Hutchinson
Chanute
Independence
Garden City
Goodland
Big Seven to use lot draws for playoff selections
Lincoln May 19 in a tied Big Seven conference standings deciding playoff representatives will now be by lot rather than committee choice. The move follows protests over the Kansas State tied championship and KU selection. Draws will break ties in basketball, baseball and other regional playoff matchups.
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Morrow
Kansan State
Joop
A P R Injured in Highway Crash Near Platte City
A report from St Joseph Missouri dated May 19 describes injuries to Patrick Skipper of Kansas City and Rice of a Methodist church after a two vehicle collision on wet pavement three miles north of Platte City. Patrick suffered head lacerations and Rice sustained other injuries as responders aided those involved.
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St. Joseph
Patrick
Kansas City
Orien
Platte City
Weavirwck
Sear
Fire damages Sigma Phi Epsilon house at Baker University Baldwin
Early morning fire heavily damaged the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house at Baker University in Baldwin. The blaze started in a paint cabinet and spread through the three story frame building, but members escaped with little loss of personal belongings. Firefighters fought the flames in rain with two hoses. alarms were raised by Mrs Mary Blackburn. The house and belongings were insured and some items were moved across the street to Alpha Chi. The incident occurred as two weeks of classes remained in the term. The Regents meeting at KU discussed fiscal year plans and appointments.
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Sigma Phi Epsilon
Baker University
Baldwin
Phete
Tommy
T. A. Evans
Homer Schooflin
Mary Blackburn
Sig Ep
Alpha Chi
Sig Ep Membiere
Corda
Evans
Bera
Moat
Te Regents
Tornadoes Strike In Two Kansas Areas
Two tornadoes hit central Kansas last night causing injuries and property damage. A grain elevator of 9,000 bushels was destroyed near Cedar Point in Chase county, and farm buildings were wrecked along the Santa Fe line. Rev. J Hilton Longbury of Emporia and his wife were cut by glass in Cedar Point where he had gone to give a high school commencement address.
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Kansas
Cedar Hunt
Chase County
Russell
Santa Fe
Cedar Point
J. Hilton Longbury
Emporia
Stouffer Retires From Kansas University Post
Ellia B. Stouffer dean of the University will retire July 1. He came to KU in 1914 as an assistant professor. No successor has been named and none likely. He taught mathematics and held multiple roles including dean of the graduate school.
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University of Kansas
Ellia B. Stouffer
Dean Stouffer
University
Jean
Deane W. Malott
Stouffer
Italy
Graduate School
Naional Mathematical
K. U
Drake University
University of Winwis
Phi Beta Kappa
Gamma Alpha
Arn Speaks Tonight at Campaign Dinner in City
Arn, a candidate for public office, speaks tonight at a dinner meeting organized as both political gathering and celebration. Attendees including supporters of the nomination attend the event marking a birthday moment in the campaign.
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The
Republic Nation For Govern
Aiy
Progr
Stock Market Index Gains Mixed As Markets React
New York markets report a 0.74 point rise with a low jog average and a 6 point uptick toward a new high. Investors monitor momentum while indices track gains amid cautious trading in May.
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New York
Bank Deposits Decline Amid Mixed Capital Changes
Welch reported a year decline of $7,729,066 in total deposits across seven percent banks and trusts, with State Tank Co. posting reduced deposits. Despite this, total capital accounts rose by $4,818,157, indicating diverging trends between deposits and capital.
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Kanaan
Truat Comjon
State Tank
Welch
Senators Reject Move to Curb Libel Immunity
Washington reports lawmakers rejected a push to curb congressional libel immunity. Fortas told veterans group that while a constitutional issue exists, Congress could consider rules allowing waivers by majority vote in cases of abuse, balancing speech freedom with protection against misuse of immunity.
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Washington
Soday
Congress
Fortas
American Veterans Committee
Snd
Minute
House
Sithaen
United States
R O T C Awards To KU Students In Lawrence Parade
Lawrence ROTC units to award 69 students from the University of Kansas with medals during Armed Forces Day events on campus intramural fields. Recipients include five Air Force cadets and two Navy students, with Army representation from KU. A-36 aircraft will fly over at 9:44 p.m., and open house hours run at the Naval Air Station from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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K. U
Lawrence
Armed Forces Oa
Welock
Cossegior
Joseph Mendenhall
George Mendenhall
Orend Avenue
Cader John Pe
HH. Pe
East Seventeenth Ede
Douglas H. Paddock
Vermont Street
James R. Seli
Navy R.O.T.C
Mahlon M. Ball
M. ©. Ball
Haskell Avenue
Marine Corps
Edgwar K. Maxwell
KF. W. Maxwell
Kentucky Street
Army R.O.T.C
Elton B. Noble
Indiana Street
Anvjor
R-O.t.c
Ft. Worth
Tex
Lawerence
Montposte
Olat U. S. Naval Air Station
Two inmates Escape During Heavy Rain Near Platte County
In Leavenworth Kansas in May 1999 two trusties escaped from the federal prison honor farm in Platte County Missouri during a three hour downpour. The runaways were David William Rhoden 29 from DeQueen Arkansas and Elliott Freeman Stewart 30 from Mount Shide Arkansas.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Honor Farm
Platte County
David William Rhoden
DeQueen
Ark
Elliott Freeman Stewart
Mount Shde
Weather forecast and temperatures across states
The forecast covers Missouri Kansas eastern Oklahoma and Nebraska with light to moderate rainfall and a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures vary from cool mornings to warm afternoons across cities including Los Angeles Minneapolis New Orleans New York Washington and Oklahoma City through May 19 to 31.
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Missouri
Kan
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Low Angelen
Minneaporte
New Orewa
New York
Oklahom
Washington
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