Dock Blast Kills 29 Injures Hundreds in New Jersey
A massive explosion near South Amboy and Perth Amboy hurled 600 tons of munitions into the area. Dozens were killed or injured, windows shattered, and a state of emergency declared as troops patrolled the waterfront and rescue operations continued through the night.
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Unclear munitions disaster leaves town in shock
A massive explosion crippled a town causing widespread panic and evacuations. 20 to 25 men on the deck of a munitions barge are missing. Authorities launched an immediate investigation as state troops and relief workers arrived.
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Sermon for Seniors at Liberty Memorial High
Graduation week event at Liberty Memorial High School in T.M.H.S. Auditorium features Rev. Harold G Barr dean of religious studies at the University of Kansas as speaker. Program includes processional hymn Holy Holy God Almighty, scripture reading, prayers, hymns and remarks by school and university leaders.
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University of Kansas
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Jack Wolfe
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Officials Agree Traffic Ticket System Needs Overhaul
Officials debated traffic enforcement in Lawrence yesterday noting many tickets go unpaid. They proposed removing two stop signs at Ninth and Tennessee, revising the warning card system, and boosting warrant issuance to curb tardy payments.
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Union Picket Forms at Local Juke Box Dispute
A court ruling recognizes a union right to picket a downtown juke box and venue outside a restaurant. The strike action centers on the jukebox operator and a union affiliate, with the court authorizing the picketing at the venue’s entrance.
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T. C. Groups To Stage Parade
About 150 Douglas county farm families attended the annual crop tour stressing grass forage feeding and silage methods. K State officials spoke on conservation as dairy and farm Bureau plans outlined a Friday dairy tour with four stops and meals in Baldwin.
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Bob Lawson herd and Guernsey cattle inspection trip
After lunch the group will visit the Bob Lawson commercial herd three and a half miles east of Baldwin on Highway 56. They pastured on brome and rye and will review association records. The tour includes the William Boble sow farm with registered Guernsey cattle on alfalfa and temporary pastures seven miles north and 0.5 miles west on the Sibleyville road.
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Second Half Tax Deadline Set For June 20
County Treasurer Melvin Miller announced the deadline to escape delinquent penalties on 1939 second half taxes is June 20. A 10 percent penalty will be added after that date. Total 1949 tax bills to be collected include real estate and personal property, with $1,639.47 due. As of May 1, $6,820.64 had been collected from personal property warrants. Hendrika Hendriks, county farm agent, will retire June 40, with Wensell A. Moyer named to succeed her.
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Kanene City
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Chamber of Commerce Dinner Plans and Community Event
The annual Chamber of Commerce dinner led by President John Andrews will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Building with 400 to 500 attendees from six Lawrence service clubs. The event features industrial exhibita booths, a menu of locally common foods, and a program on Lawrence progress for the upcoming year. Andrewas and a Chicago visitor, Nathaniel Gaverand, are among the speakers, with Harber and Andrews also on the program.
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Kansas Delegation Fears One Package Bill Plan
Kansas lawmakers criticize the one package appropriation plan as confusing and monotone. Representatives say separate bills for each agency allow clearer debate and better counting of support, while the single bill bundles funds for all departments.
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Revolt Crushed in Bolivia as General Strike Ends
In La Paz on May 20, the Bolivian government announced the end of a communist led revolt tied to a general strike causing rioting. Government communiques cited 13 killed and 12 wounded, though the final figures were not released and were believed higher.
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Retiring KU history professor C C Crawford plans calm postwar years
Dr. Crawford, a KU history professor born 1879 in Pike County, will retire at end of summer after a career spanning KU Missouri and Minnesota. He taught naval history in WWII V-12 at KU and published history outlines while wife Elizabeth and sons Richard and George feature in his long biographical notes.
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Warm weekend forecast for Kansas with possible thunderstorms
Forecasters warn of a warm weekend across Kansas with clouds and a chance of showers and isolated thunder tonight into Sunday. Rain totals were light yesterday with Anthony reporting about one inch and Chanute and Anthony among the higher readings this morning, while Goodland had the lowest measured amount.
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Baseball Breakfast Draws Large Crowd for Junior Legion Fundraiser
Community Building hosted a charity breakfast to raise funds for the Junior Legion baseball team. By 7:15 a.m. more than 50 residents queued for pancakes and sausages, with 409 served by 11 a.m. and about 350 by 3:30 p.m. The event featured orange drink and coffee and was part of a series of popular community fundraisers.
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KU Regents Approve 1.07 Million Dollar Budget Increase
The Kansas Board of Regents approved a 1 067 880 increase in salaries and maintenance for nine state schools. KU total budgets rose to 17 744 573 with Lawrence campus at 5 957 641 and Kansas City Medical Center at 2 941 053. Endowment financing and new positions explain the rise while maintenance costs grow.
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Army sergeant convicted in California youth murder case
Tonetis Kan May 20 Army Sgt Robert Anderson 18 was found guilty of first degree murder and given a life sentence. An eight man four woman jury deliberated 5 hours 40 minutes in Oakland California for killing Trene Gilbert 33 a Topeka basket factory worker on January 4 during a pass from Fort Riley Kaw. The state said Anderson stabbed Gilbert after she resisted his advances then repeatedly ran over her body with a car. His attorney will seek a new trial and may appeal if the motion fails.
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KU Symphony to Perform in Spring Concert Monday
The KU Symphony Orchestra will present a spring concert Monday directed by the ensemble's conductor. The program features works by contemporary and classic composers and showcases student soloists and ensemble performances.
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