Nations Send Notes to Moscow Over East German Police
The United States Britain and France accused the Soviet Union of backing a 50 000 strong East German police force and violating the four power pact by militarizing Germany. They demanded the force be disbanded and warned of eroding world confidence in Soviet promises. Trygve Lie arrived in London for U N talks while Washington steps proceed on aid to Chiang Kai shek in Formosa amid communist threats. Nationalist forces claim to have repelled a red invasion of Wandhan with about 1000 Communists killed, as anew push looms from the mainland.
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Nnte
Rassian Sane
Soviet Union
U.S
U. ON
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London
Atthee
Ernest Bevin
Lie
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Economic Cooperation Administration
Formosa
Washington
Chiang Kai-shek
Landon Urges U S to Stamp Out Communism
Alf M Lamon argues the United States must pursue a clear fixed objective to eradicate the Soviet threat. He cites the Kremlin as the center of communism and warns current policy risks indecisive results and American weakness amid Soviet atomic capabilities.
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U. S
Kinporia
Kan
Alf M. Lamon
Tnnad
United States
Benporia
Kremlin
Greece
China
Tran
Ian
Showing Off Fatal to Maryland Youth
Westminster Maryland May 23 George William Martin 17 found a pistol in a drawer and showed his date how Russian roulette was played. He and Carol Mill ere tome Sart nicht attempted the stunt and he shot himself as she left the room. State Police say the death occurred en route to Baltimore.
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Westminster
George William Martin
Carol Millere
Carol
Baltimore
Conference Averts Strike Talks On Ten Railroads
Washington May 23 The government opened union management talks to head off a June 1 strike threatened by the Switchmen's Union of North America and allied crafts on ten western railroads. The union seeks a 49 hour week, time and a half for Saturdays and double time for Sundays, with pay gains already won by other unions last year. The Western carriers conference committee led by Dan Loomis and Arthur J. Glover of the Switchmen's Union led labor and management sides.
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Seitchmen’s Union of North America
Chicago
Francie A. O'Neill, Jr
National Mediation Board
Western Srairoids
Amichmen’s
Danii P. Loomis
Western Carriers Conference Committee
Arthur J. Glover
Switchmen’s Union
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Glisvero
Brotherhood of Railways Trainmen
BRT
Order of Bi Y
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Truman
Glover
Wosone
Awitchmen
Acheson to A d Congress on Cold War Talks
Washington reports Secretary of State Acheson will brief Congress on Cold War strategy after meetings with Western European leaders. He will deliver a public report May 31 then close sessions, with Senate leaders and President Truman involved in scheduling.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
GM and UAW Reach Five Year Labor Contract
Detroit May 23 General Motors and the United Auto Workers announce a five year contract for about 260000 GM workers. The deal guarantees five raises totaling ten dollars weekly and includes $100 monthly pensions with social security benefits. Walter Reuther calls the agreement significant while the union shop approach applies to new hires. The contract runs through 1953 and preserves current nonunion status for existing workers.
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Union Pacific Leaders Dinner Ties Rail to Kansas Industry
Top men of the Union Pacific and a Kansas group dined at the Hotel Jayhawk Roof Garden in Topeka. Rail executives led by A F Stoddard met to discuss binding up industries with rail support as many firms seek local sites. Lawrence attendees included John Andrews and E R Zook of the Chamber of Commerce along with Riley Burham, George Docking, Dolph Simona and J W Murray.
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Lanlight
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T. Roland Arriman
Lermy Lincoln
Aid to dependent children cut 20 percent in county program
Frank Long and Dorothy Luginhill explained the 20 percent reduction in aid to dependent children effective May 1 due to fund shortages. Not all welfare areas were cut. other programs like old age assistance and aid to the blind saw no similar cuts. Average child aid in Douglas County was $18.81 before the reduction while state average was $25.55, with restoration hoped as soon as funds improve. Wheat mosaic survey by Kansas State University researchers visited Douglas County to assess disease varieties and compare eastern versus western Kansas mosaic strains. Frankie Waits of Dallas named managing editor of the University of Kansas weekly student newspaper.
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Claud King
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McCain Named President of Kansas State College
Dr James A McCain head of Montana State University Missoula was named president of Kansas State College Manhattan to succeed Milton Ihower. The Kansas Board of Regents announced the appointment as Eisenhower resigns to become Penn State president. McCain, 2, a land grant educator and administrator, will earn 15500 yearly and has ties to Colorado A and M Fort Collins Stanford and Wofford College.
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Pedeatrial Education Horrorsary
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Dhet Henry
Fort Collin
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Shei
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Douglas County Cows Lead High on Register
Douglas County farms dominate the high producing cow rankings for April. Ronald Robb reports Holstein cows averaging 51.9 pounds of butterfat, with a top cow yielding 2,047 pounds of milk and 107.8 pounds of butterfat. McKinney and Beeble also show strong Guernsey and Holstein yields, highlighting notable April production across the Douglas and Franklin Herd Improvement Association.
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Douglas and Franklin
Ronald Robb
F. J. McKinney
W. C. Beeble
Guernsey
Cubs Edge Dodgers Behind Schmitz Four-Hitter
Andy Pufko and Roy Smakey hit home runs to back Johnny Schmitz who pitched four hits as the Chicago Cubs beat the Brooklyn Dodgers by a narrow margin on May 23 in Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Roseeil Shaws Growth Salina District Census Note
District census supervisor M. H. Griffin reports Roseeil’s population rose to 1 600 in the last decade with 1940 count listed as 6471 for Log County. The item notes local mortuary and chapel services and references Apple products in a garbled ad snippet.
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Iven Russell
M. H. Griffin
Reseeil
Log County
Crop Conditions Improve After Recent Rains Across State
Weather report notes beneficial rains in most regions boosting wheat and sorghum prospects while barley and water crops suffer from prior drought and insect damage. Green bugs persist in northwestern areas. alfalfa and clover fields face aphid and caterpillar damage. Pastures recover with good grazing overall in western half. corn planting mostly complete in northern counties.
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Nviathire
Nothwestern
Youth Crusade Urged by Cornell Student Conference Speaker
Tong Beseh, a Cornell sophomore, urged a national youth movement at the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. Alexander Lankler, 22, urged international youth conferences to build friendships and curb the drift toward war. Dr. Peter H. Odegard of the University of California emphasized active political participation.
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Crnell Unis
Natinnad
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Mexander Lankler
Urata
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Peter H. Odegard
University of Californi
Legion to Decorate Veterans Graves on Memorial Day
The Dorsey-Liberty American Legion Post and Boy Scouts will decorate veterans graves early on Memorial Day. Chairman Harry Gregg asks for flowers to be delivered to the courthouse basement the day before, in water or wrapped in damp cloth. A brief memorial service will be held by Art Chariton and George Towle with a Legion firing squad at the cemetery between 8 and 9 AM.
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Dorsey-Liberty American Legion
Boy Scouts
Harry Gregg
Nation Day Committee
Art Chariton
George Towle
Legion
Dak Tit
Little Action Noted in County Politics Ahead of Primary
County politics show sparse activity as the August 1 primary nears. Only sheriff candidates are clear with Travs Glass and Charlie Hayden filing, while other offices attract preliminary filings. Republicans anticipate a broader slate and voter engagement as precincts and party committees mobilize.
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Charlie Hayden
Will Jong
Hayden
Frank R.gray
Neem
County P M A Committee Reviews Douglas Wheat Acreages
The Douglas county P M A committee reviews wheat measurements and acreages to identify unintentional over planting of government allotments. About 50 percent of reviewed cases are unintentional and receive notices with 18 days to review. Unintentional cases move to state committee for approval. eligible farmers may get wheat loans. Intentional over planting bars loan eligibility.
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Douglas County
Fienrge Hotell
Atate Committee
Atate
U S May Induct Draftees Soon
Indications point to possible draft inductions as enlistments slump in May. Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey noted manpower concerns in Washington and said no inductions will occur until Congress acts to extend the peacetime draft law beyond June 24.
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Kansas Power and Light bids spark franchise debate
The Kansas Power and Light Company offers a three percent share of electric revenue to Emporia city officials, higher than Lawrence’s two percent, as municipal power supporters push for a public vote and potential changes. Lawrence’s 1947 franchise aligned with Kansas Electric Power policies, while KP&L now shifts to a different tax formula.
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Second Conference on Traffic Safety Education Meeting Held
About 20 representatives from agencies and organizations met in the Memorial Union Pine room to plan a statewide traffic safety program. They urged state schools including K U to offer driver education in summer sessions and asked the state superintendent to study training needs nationwide. Dean Frank T. Stockton led the all day session with members from theKansas State Teacher Association American Red Cross American Legion University departments and more. Market update shows closing average 60 stocks at 79.1, up 3.
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Public Is Promised Full Story On Amerasia Case
Washington May 25 The Amerasia case of wartime theft of government secrets draws new interest in Congress with charges of cover up by Republicans. Tydings chairman of the senate subcommittee promises a full account as McCarthy era testimony reemerges. Details include 1946 raid findings, names like Bieluski and Roh, and questions about State Department and OSS involvement.
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End of School Year Activities Plentiful in Lawrence
Lawrence public schools wrap up the academic year with finals and senior events. Liberty Memorial High School holds finals today and tomorrow with a graduation dance and commencement in Hoch Auditorium. Junior high and elementary students finish exams with ceremonies, picnics, and report cards as campuses host Campus Day activities and a campus queen coronation.
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Sebool
Acion
Haskell
Nenice
Janker Institute
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No Adjournment Decision Delayed by White House Meet
Administration leaders delayed a decision on adjournment after a White House meeting. Senate Majority Leader Kean spoke with reporters as President Teva prepared to press ahead with legislative action within the congressional calendar.
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