Plane disaster at La Guardia kills 39 of 48 aboard
New York May 50 United Airlines DC 4 failed to lift in a thunderstorm at La Guardia crashing after takeoff. Forty eight aboard with 39 killed and ten hospitalized. Pilot said he tried to get off ground but nothing happened. Victims identified at Queens General Hospital as investigators from Civil Aeronautics begin inquiry.
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New York
UPSA
United Airlines
LaGuardia Field
Creveland
Rents R. Chucky Baldwin
Victor Levin
Queens County
Queens General Hospital
Thomas A. Gonzalns
John A. Herlihy
Stenarieas Halon Kinin
New York City
Ta Guardia Field
Ram Jake
Myarall
Levin
Theodore Atesay
NooVee
Yonkers
Lentenant E. Adminant Islandss
Cleveland
Ruth Santer
Hunway
Wiliam F. Kiordan
Merchaidixe
Biererdan
2. A. Herlihy
Chicago
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Thomas Copeland
John R. Kearny
Korres
Siena
Prete
Japan
Aeral
Fairhawks
Sterday
Muaarg Nee
Tarlie
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Paes
Truman returns to Washington after quiet day at home
President Truman spent a quiet day at the White House after learning of his mother’s illness in Grandview Missouri. He kept up with duties, read reports, and planned to review the universal military training report due Monday while the family mourned.
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Washington
Truman
Peers
Grandview
Vrees
Chariog
Martha EB
Travan
Dare
White House
Rowe
Nat Intall Security
Commission of Universal Training
Karl T. Compteny
Plana
Rost
Merv Truman
Whyte House
Rosa
Return of Bishop From Hawaii After Prison and Conviction
Five and a half years after an arrest in Missouri the former missionary bishop returns from Hawaii to complete a three year term. He says he came back to earn money for his wife and family as he had worked up from a freighter. Vera Missoury director Whitecotton refers the case for immediate action to reformers officials at Pearl Harbor. The plate of Venus is over 26 million miles from Earth at certain times.
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Miasuuri
Bishop
Hawaii
Mortay
Nermar
Letereg
Pearl Harbor
Redicame Adiusims
Lawrence
Pentagon
Secretary of War
Roberto Watterson
Ward Howman
K.A. Grad Tndun
Jayhawker
Tive of
Lawrance
3 C. QO
New York
Wo Hillman
Indianapolis News
Faker University
Baldwin
Vsit
Tasreeene
Darald Hyde
War Department
Army
K. U. Fnothall
Reduction of lot valuations ordered by county commissioners
The county commissioners ordered a reduction of valuations on lots in TA and Ta compton to lower the assessed values of improvements and personal property. The measure affects many property owners as protests and adjustments were filed by Twelve taxpayers during the hearing.
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Lecampton
Ardjust
Presna Ie
Lew Griffith
Grenerty
Flight to Europe Made in Comfort
A wartime aircraft description recounts an Atlantic crossing en route to Berlin with a Berlin briefing slated. The crew, veterans of many crossings, highlights swift flight at high altitude from Lagons Field, Bermuda and the Azores, under Army supervision with future inspection plans in four Berlin sectors.
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Europe
Lagons Field
Agares
France
Berlin
Gratton
Miller
Ervin H. Kotchi
Linz
United States
Raesia Kiritain
Party of Newamen
Prins
Memorial Day Observance in Pacific Island War Wreath Ceremony
Fragmented OCR notes describe a memorial event with wreaths and a cemetery observance. Mentions navy storyes, Nuam, and Halwa cemetery with tied phrases to allied leaders and freedom. Details are garbled but indicate a ceremonial tribute to war dead and veterans.
Four Miller Siblings Attend Kansas Graduation
In Bonner Springs a family notes four Miller brothers and sisters receiving degrees at distinct Kansas colleges. Malcolm, the next oldest, earns a bachelor of science in business. Alain and Darie Miller graduate in mechanical engineering. Matee earns a degree in engineering. The event marks a rare joint commencement from four different campuses.
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Carence Miller
Bonner Springers
Kansas
Cape
Memorial Stad
Aevnen
Shaed Malcolmi
Luis Eet
Fasinres
Serener
Alain Miller
Darie
Mechanel Engineering
Matee
Alagara Velerane
Dare
Martie
Wiirenre
Ehemeer Tod
Uni
Two Die In Frisco Florida Special Wreck
In Missouri near Mansfield a Frisco Florida special derailed killing engineer Byrd Duncan and fireman Louis Sanders, both of Springfield. One other person was severely injured as cars left the rails and rail was torn up. Ralph Waters, Mansfield Mirror editor, reported the engine tumbled down an embankment and the crash prompted emergency responders to aid the injured.
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Mansfield
Mon
Frisco
Florida
Missouri
Byrd Duncan
Louis Sanders
Springfield
Ralph Waters
The
Mansfield Mirren
Aca
Smirk
Eiminetor
Hermes
Veterans Party Planned by Wadsworth Auxiliary
The Wadsworth Veterans Auxiliary announces a party for hospitalized veterans at 2:29 p.m. details include a quartet and performances by Miss Mart Demeritt Ret Tabs Rickard and Lud wice Heine. The auxiliary seeks contributions of clear rags for making rigs and offers pickup by calling Mrs Yvonne Saunders for volunteers.
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Alford
Ciine
Pest
Aua
Mart Demeritt
Ret Tabs
Rickard
Ludwice Heine
Auxhary
Yvonne Saunders
Memorial Day Closure Expands Stock Exchange Schedule
The national personal financial and commodity exchanges closed for Memorial Day observance and will extend the closing period to Monday. As part of the historic exchange routine, New York and others begin the regular summer schedule with Saturday suspensions from May 21 through September end.
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New York
City Pauses To Honor War Dead
Lawrence observes Memorial Day with ceremonies at Oak West, Merririal Park, and Mount Calvary cemeteries led by Chaplain Alfred J. Ted. Veterans Auxiliary members participate as color guards, and a memorial screen is shown. Firing squads, taps, and prayers mark the services. Traffic advised to use caution during the holiday observances.
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Uni
Lawrence
Legion
Oak Wit
Alfred J. Ted
Weather Synopsis from Topeka May 30 1908
Weather forecast from Topeka by Weatherman A. Robb notes pale and warmer conditions for Valty Tennht aml Saturday. Kansas saw four hours without precipitation and rain was reported somewhere in the state on Thursday. Temperatures ranged from 47 to 52 with normal highs near 70 and lows around 40. Coffeyville reported 46 to 40.
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Topeka
Warner
Valty
Coffeyville
Democrat Senator Predicts Truman Will Veto Tax Bill
Washington May 3 Democratic senators predicted that if President Truman vetoes the income tax reduction bill the Senate would uphold his action. George of Georgia, among others, indicated support for the veto while noting the final terms were agreed by conferees. No White House word on Truman’s intentions remained.
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Washington
George
Truman
Senate
Washington Tate
Senate-House
White House
Lawrence Summer Church School Opens Monday Near First Methodist
Lawrence Summer Church School will open Monday in Eeke's Hall at the First Methodist church. Children from kindergarten through high ages inclusive will be enrolled. Classes run 9 to 11:10 each Monday to Friday for two weeks, ending with a Friday evening program. Rev. Herbert, chair of the Lawrence education commission, and Mrs. Sam Ferguson will serve as principals. General invitation extended to community children.
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Lawrence Community Varaton
Eeke
First Methodist
Doatelack
Kinder Parten
Immor
Herbert
Laxren Education Comission
Sam Ferguson
Crops and Soils Day in Jefferson County June 3
Jefferson County holds Crops and Soils Day Tuesday with talks and demonstrations led by County Agent Russell Klatz. Lunch at Garfield Shir and Valley Falls hall, program starts at Oska Tonsa American Legion hall at 1 pm. Demonstrations cover farming practices and soil health with local participation.
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Jefferson County
Russell Klatz
Garfield Shir
Valiey Falls Hall
Oskalonga
Oska- Tonsa
Burglars Steal Jewels From Princess in London Home
Cat burglars robbed jewels valued at about 100000 pounds from Princess Romanovsky Pavoivsky in her London bedroom early today. A pursuit followed as police and neighbors chased the thieves through two streets before they escaped. Brigadier General Andrew Clark and other officials joined the chase.
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London
Romanovsky Pavoivsky
Rex Atp
Andrew Clark
Pat
Judge to Rule on Will in Probate Case at 9 AM
District Judge Means will announce whether Ralph Sillix's document is a will or a contract in probate court. The case, tied to Irene Willis and the University library, followed Ellis’s death and a 1947 appeal. Separate actions include civil suits and a truck furniture fire damage case scheduled for tomorrow.
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Bate
Teph Ellis
Vioughis
Ellis
California
Willis
Frank Ro Gray
Lawrence National Bank
Jude Means
Means
Ralph Sllix
Funinet
Ohey
Charles FL Miller
Kansas Electric
Ower Company
Thornton
A. Hemp
Walter A .Maares
L. Carlson
Ellen Fern
Jarod KE. Hall
Mar
Mary Sue Thornton
James Mo Thornton
Nina FL Putnam
Donald Ro
Putnam
Weather and seismic notes amid Memorial Day outlook
Partly fair nationwide for Memorial Day with central and Great Lakes regions facing cooler air. Frosts reported in Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan while eastern areas saw coastal storms and seven foot swells near Lake Michigan. Rockfall hypotheses linked to pulsations at Lake Michigan and past tremors noted near Showtown Lake. US and Russia move toward a veto showdown on atomic control in the UN Security Council.
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Midwest
Great Lakes
Montana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michican
Indiana
Minnis
L. L. Means
Chicago
Kenosha
Wis
Lake Michigan
Joseph Carroll
Maranette University
Milwaukee
Showtown Lake
United States
Russia
United Nation Security Council
Airplane Dusting Fights Pea Aphids In Valley
An Aerai trop Service plane dusted pea fields near Kaw Walter pea Lehis to combat an aphid outbreak harming early crop yields. Pilot Roy White sprayed rotenone dust across 40 to 60 acres per hour, under favorable weather, with Stehety-Van Camp contracted dusting equipment. The method, though new to the area, follows wider use in fruit and vegetable regions to protect peas and other crops.
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Westerlay
Stehety-Van Camp, Inc
Aerai Trop Service
Kane Bax City
Kaw
Walter Pea Lehis
Herbert Puller
Gover
Oplaiue
Roy White
Raysmond Tine
Ste Ert
Haw Hershfield
Sam Utinger
New York Street
Joombirg
Hershfieid
United States
Tuller
British Ambassador Praises Coffee's Power at Dam Dedication
A British ambassador visiting Nebraska expressed amazement at coffee and its social role. He noted local celebrations with beer and conversation, while attending yesterday's dedication ceremony for the Ends era dam reclamation project by the bureau of reclamation.
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United States
Nebraska
Loriverchapel
Hii
Armbatsader
Endsera Dam
Bureau of Reclamation Project
Two More Alto Accidents Reported In Nolive Area
Two more automobile accidents were reported yesterday amid May collision spate. At 1400 Brock on Tennessee a street Mrs A B Weaver of 727 Indiana Street and Anderson Chandler pulled away from the curb causing a collision. The second crash happened on A01 Black Massachusetts Street at 4 pm with Lola Maliia Reale 5 and FLA Casehier of 509 Walnut Street involved. Police reported.
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Tennessee A
Willam Cox
Lilburn Deavers
A. B. Weaver
Indiana Street
Anderson Chandler
Eleventh
Chandler
Massachusetts Street
Lola Maliia
Real
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