Communists Lead Affray in Japan
In Tokyo on May 30 Communist led Japanese mobs attacked four American soldiers during the occupation period. Police moved to quell the crowd as demonstrators gathered near Imperial Plaza and at Hihaya Park. American MPs arrested two leaders after clashes that left one American wounded and several Japanese injured. Demonstrators shouted anti American and anti imperialist slogans as tensions rose amid the postwar unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Imperial Plaza
Miitary Obaervera
Clark
Yakyu Provest Marahal
Niet
Eiders
Bocuse Munist
Americana
Rainy Memorial Day Weather Sweeps Kansas
Cooler conditions prevailed across Kansas for Memorial Day with mainly pleasant daytime temperatures and sun breaking through. The western half faced occasional light showers and possible thunderstorms tonight, with persistent rain and below normal temperatures forecast through Friday. Wheat fields across the state suffered hail damage in Graham County, as reports described large hailstones damaging crops between Hill City and Bogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
P. m
Chamite
Leavenworth
Babe
Garden Cary
Mali
Antiany
Antland
Uerten Sant
Hill City
Bogue
Hi City
Kanean
Tribune
Concordia
Chanute
Cleaning for Whole Family by Rem Dry Cleaners
A garbled notice advertises cleaning services from Rem Dry Cleaners at 1111 Masa Ade. It also mentions mailing a subscription to the Journal-World to ensure mail delivery while on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rem Dry Cleanera
Masa
Journal-World
Senate probes link big shot to Miami gambling rings
Senate investigators in Washington report their Miami swoop tied Frank Erickson of New York to a major gambling network in South Florida. The Kefauver committee heard that New Yorkers and local managers run casino games horse racing and related crimes in the Miami area as part of interstate crime probes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Miami
Frank Erickson
New York
Forida
Ares
Hunt D
Eviekace
Hunt
Kefauver
D.-Ten
Jon Adonis
Frank Costelin
Rudulph Halley
Frank 5
Hogan
New
Jer
Adonis
Newark
Rec
Colonial Inn
Hollywood
Hunt Agid
Erickson
Arinnan
Brickcot
Lauderdale
Retired Navy Commander Spencer Dies Survived by Fourth Wife
Kan native Mien Colt May tat A retired naval commander Spencer served as World War II and pioneering aviator leader. He married Wall Warfield of Bali y More and later divorced. Survived by fourth wife Lilian Spencer, services Friday at the naval air station chapel with military graveside rites at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kan Mien
Colt
Cvasy
Wallis Warefield
Durhens
Windsar
Bere Pratertis
Prince of Wales
San Diego
Spencera
Tiger
Mex
Spencer
Miriant J. Spencer
Nora Reese Johnson
Hollywood
Lilian Shiljhps Spencer
Naval Air Station Chapel
Ftorans National Cemetery
He Ia
Kinsley
Kan
Egyptian Legislator Pushes Treaty with Russia in Parliament
Cairo May 30 A member of the Egyptian parliament urged signing a non aggression pact with Russia as a counter to the Western arms offer to Arab states. Nureddin Tarraf of a nationalist party said the arms package from the United States Britain and France would amount to a Western backed mandate over the Middle East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Aight
Egypt
Russia
Bis Three
Taruel
Nureddin Tarraf
Toldarliament
Arma
United States
Britain
France
Middle East
Topeka Yearbook Names Wet Dawhwalker Queen
A Topeka yearbook selects Mary Cau Martin from Ie Javhawher thieen Mise as queen and lady in waiting for the Wet dawihwalker event. Renee was previously named queen and has served in the role several times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Mary Cau Martin
Topeka
Fh. U
Renee i
Eisenhowers Farewell as Eisenhower Heads to Penn State
Kansans bid an official farewell to President and Mrs. Eisenhower at Kansas State College in Manhattan. Eisenhower will assume the Penn State presidency July 1. An informal reception at Thompson Hall featured a cigarette case presentation bearing a dedication from Kansas State faculty and staff. Governor Carlen spoke at commencement. the Einshower couple plans to travel east from Mormon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
Kansans
Milton S. Eisenhower
Kansas State College
Eisenhower
Pennsylvania State College
Thompson Hall
Eisenhow
Mitton S. Eisenhower
Kanana
Evan Griffith
Kanmaa State
Jansen A. McCaan
Montana State Universty
Indianatello speeds to new one mile mark in duel race
Indiana based racer Johnny Parsons, national AAA champion, set a new one mile record in a head to head duel with Mauri Koe. The Van Nuys California venue saw Parsons reach a sub six minute mile time, surpassing the previous mark by Wilbur Shaw from 1939. Rose from South Bend, Indiana, finished seconds behind, with a top ten including Awa hushian Russo Molland Chitwood McGrath Faulkner Connor and others as sun beat down on the track. Attendance stayed undisclosed and appeared down from typical crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianatello
Johnny Parsons
AAA Racing Champoon
Mauri Koe
van Nuva
Califort
Mitveen
Terete
Wile Bur Shaw
Rose
South Berd. Ind
Paranas
Tempars
Norte
Fred Awa Hushian
Paul Russo
Bit Molland
Inie Chitwood
Jack McGrath
Walt Faulkner
George Connor
Myer Luck
Ted " Sunshire Bexting
Honors Assembly at University High Tomorrow
University high holds an Honors and Awards assembly in Fraver theater from 10:00 to noon tomorrow. Karl Edwards, Principal, says it will be the last assembly of the school. Teachers will present scholastic and activity awards to top students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University High
Fraver Theater
Karl Edwards
Highway Collision Claims Several Lives in Kansas
An early May highway crash in St John Kansas left three dead including Chaves Carpenter and his wife Tig, with two others injured in a head on collision near Linton. The report notes a victim known as Thea New York, titled Mother of Flag Day, and mentions a person named Brink age 75. The fragmentary text references Manhattan and a possible illness linked to heart conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, John, Kan
May Ag
Tig
Here
Thea
New York
Tanta O
Brink
Manhattan
Half Million Red Youth Rally Placed Berlin in Unrest
Berlin reporters describe 500000 to 600000 members of East Germanys Free German Youth marching from the Soviet sector in a six day indoctrination program. Otto Grotewohl urged tearing down zonal barriers while youths pledged to fight with the Soviet Union for peace. Western authorities kept a blocking line as curious East youths peered into West Berlin, some wandering in to receive gifts while East police warned of arrest if they crossed the boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
F.D.J
East Germany
Otto Grotewohl
Germany
West Berlin
East Sector
Memorial Day Observance Around the World
Americans honor war dead with flowers and flags as Memorial Day observances echo across Kwajalein Arlington Hyde Park and Punchbowl. General Marshall urges sustained support for the United Nations and peace while ceremonies mark the sacrifices at grave sites and memorials worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Arlington
U. N
Defense Department
Kwajalein
Pacific
United States
George C. Marshall
Arlington National Cemetery
American Red Cross
United Nation
Potomac River
Washington
Hyde Park
N.Y
Herbert Ho Lehman
Uklin Roosevelt
Hineperch
McCarthy
West Allir
Wis
Wisconsin
State Department
Fernie Pyle
Punchbowl
Honoluka
Memorial Day Stock Car Race At Topeka
Twenty or more drivers compete in the Memorial Day 100 at the Kareas Free Fair grounds in Topeka with qualifying at 1 30 pm and the main event at 2 00 pm. Contenders include Herschell Buchanan Shreveport Jimmie Schmitt Dallas and Boe McKim Salina among prize money of 2250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
inTenntus
Kareas Free Fair Grounds
Bix States
Herschell Buchananan
Shreveport
Jimmie Schmitt
Dallas
Abilene
Kan
Navy says Pacific fleet ready for any emergency
In Manila on May 30, Admiral Arthur W. Redford, commander in chief of the US Pacific Fleet, stated American naval forces in the Pacific are adequate to meet any emergency and no immediate strengthening is needed. He spoke during a tour of ships based in the Philippines. The remarks appear in today’s dispatches from Navy sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Pacific
Arthur W. Redford
Phili
Red China In Own W On Not Blocked By U S
Washington May 30 The United States will not veto to keep Communist China out of the United Nations Secretary Acheson told Trygve Lie that policy remains unchanged Diplomats say the confidential chats with Lie and President Truman showed little progress toward easing the China issue Lie left with a free hand to press for a solution and reported Moscow talks yielded no commitments from Stalin Lie returned optimistic but cautious noting Soviet leaders still show faith in the UN system
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austad
Washington
Acheson
Trygve
Lie
United States
China
United Nations
U.N
Truman
Lef
Moscow
Stalin
Lake Succers
New Scholarships at Karans University Engineering Plan
Chancellor Deane W Malott reports the John Morse Memorial Foundation of Chiemgui funds three $4000 engineering scholarships at Karans University for incoming students beginning fall. The yearly total will be £2000 after the first year, with six awards possible over a student’s tenure, reflecting the foundation’s memory of Colonel Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Karans
John Morse Memorial Foundation
Chiemgui
Deane W Malott
K. A. Keeler
Foundaion
Funn Venure
Kau
Tenewale
Yrar
Ehipes
John Moree
Vobiel
Volonel Marne
Hawke
Morse D&c
Pedestrian Safety Mark Set in Lawrence in 1949
Lawrence receives a letter of commendation from the American Automobile Association noting its record of no pedestrian fatalities in 1949 and urging continued protection. The A A A cites a vigorous pedestrian protection program as key to preventing injuries and extending the spotless record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
William J.B. Turner
Farm storage crunch facing Douglas county farmers
Douglas county farmers plan to obtain government wheat loans but must provide on farm storage as a condition. Grain storage capacity strains cited by George Butell of the Produce on and Marketing Administration, with crowded bins and delays in railcar availability. The article notes a mill capacity and regional wheat shipments, plus farmer expectations of yields and the impact on export prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Commodity Credit
Esrype Jorstion
George Buteil
County Produceon and Marketing Administration
Butell
Etery
United States
Chancellor Malott named as Hall of Fame elector
Chancellor Deane W Maintt appointed an elector for the New York University Hall of Fame for great Americans, replacing the late HJ Allen as Kansas’s elector. The Hall, with 120 electors across diverse fields, honors notable figures. voting begins next month for the next selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane W. Maintt
New York University Hall of Fame
Hens i J. Allen
New Paper
Kansas
Malatt
College of Electors
New York City
Sidney Hier
Thornes
Hooker Ty Washington
Walter Reed
Wil Vemough
Autonietie I
Teadtore Ionivelt
George Mend
David ‘Thoreau
Kaward AL Mie Dowell
Henry Key Sun
Southeast Asia talks aim for closer regional cooperation
In Raguio Philippines on May 30 Carls Romulo led two day Southeast Asia conference with seven nations including Australia India Pakistan Ceylon Thailand and the Philippines. Delegates drafted a resolution seeking a voice in regional international decisions while observers saw limited binding unity. The aim was to form a union to stem communism in the Far East, drawing mixed reactions from nationalist China and South Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wad Bbe
Arcacnasad Brash
Philippines
Enid Quirino
China
South Korea
Tny
Entist Ching
Nek
Memorial Day Observance Draws Crowds and Services
Crowds gathered for memorial ceremonies across venues including United States veterans and local parks. Well-kept cemeteries displayed flowers and flags while community groups decorated and reflected on history. In busy days, faculty and students faced final exams as city saw three mine-related incidents with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutia
United States
Nersivom
Omak Han Aint Meirera Park
Cemeteria
Vinita
Athena Ly
Ploren
Colin
Lone Star Lake
Atr
Memorial Holiday Death Toll Rises Across Nation
A four day Memorial holiday saw traffic and other accidents push fatalities toward 400. Predictions by the National Safety Council chairman said about 290 would die, but early returns show deaths reaching around 269 by eleven, with further homeward travel expected. Including drownings and misc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned H. Dearborn
Kanaan
Ais Traffic View
Mixxouri
Dulahapa
Need More Police To Enforce Laws In Lawrence City
City council heard that the Lawrence police department is undersized for growing needs. Police committee chair James Postma said the 20-officer force struggles with traffic enforcement, proposing 46 patrolmen to meet safety standards. Changes include temporary use of two motorcycle patrolmen to boost daytime traffic control starting Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Postma
National Safety Council
F.B.Y
Aik
Lawrence
Thomas B. Parker
William J. R. Turner
Ninth
Tennessee Street
Tyerement
E Nilor
Chrat
Twe
Will Patel Lawrenen
Police Committee
Planes for Chinese Reds Reported in South China
Reports from South China say the communist air force could grow to about 400 planes with as many as 75 jet aircraft. The fleet is said to be reinforced from Sha to Hainan Island, signaling a substantial expansion of air power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
South China
Sha
Hainan
Ottawa U Alumni Elect Josephine Hostetter as President
Announcement yesterday announced Josephine Hostetter of Wellsville as president of Ottawa University alumni. Glen Hayward of Ottawa retires as president. Leslie Haynes of Lawrence is elected to the board with directors Robert Noren Omer Brenton Robert Steiner Mrs Taylor Jones Carr Anthony and others. Commencement exercises followed as Ottawa granted bachelor degrees with Dr Rolland N Dutton of Topeka delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterday
Josephine Hostetter
Wellsville
Alumni Association
Ottawa University
Glen Hayward
Ottawa
Leslie Haynes
Lawrence
Rolland N. Dutton
Topeka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Japan
Gandhi
Struge
Bairntt
W. Spenese
Luchess of
Windear
Bead
Sacramento
Cabt
Hossie
Wen Fom
Fair Oaken
Ted
Vinitore
Atate
Jawimkers
Ritipana. Gov
Krank
Carlen
Levayetiirtt
Mauri Trae
Jubany Varsine
Kwajalein Island
The
Far Pacific
Associated Press
Brighton
Navy
Journal- World
Adr
Lincoln
U. S
Architecture
K. U
Atchison Laundry In
Atchison, Kan
C.H. Campbell
Fort Scott
Teray
Temple
Atchison, In
Harold Hanson
Harvey EB. Navie
Kannan City
Mill
Elesatira
Malott
Southeast Asia
Lis
Abe Wingate
Dean Acheson
Council
Armit
Sune
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!