Europe arms aid in slump as U S reports six month totals
President Truman told Congress that American weapons shipments to Western Europe fell notably in the first half of the year. He cited delays in overseas schedules but said progress strengthened the free world with increased Atlantic Pact alliance military goals.
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China
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Thailand
Truman and Eisenhower near preinaugural talks
President Truman prepared for late meetings with top advisors as Ike, resting in Augusta, planned a New York trip after a White House briefing. A Eisenhower spokesman described his stance as open to a briefing on government problems with no strings, avoiding actions unless world events demand.
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Washington
New York
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Frederick J. Lawton
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Treasury
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Defense Lovett
Averell Harriman
Estimated 1000 Hunters Stranded by Arizona Snow Storm
A. W. Yoder of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission says about 1000 hunters were stranded by the season's first heavy snow in the Mogollon Rim and White Mountain regions. Reports from rescued hunters and elk permits issued guide the estimate as air and rescue teams continue recovery efforts.Planes from Williams AFB and Civil Air Patrol search over snowbound camps while snow removal crews battle six foot drifts on mountain roads.
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Ariz
Mogollon Rim
White Mountain
Arizona
A. W. Yoder
Arizona Game and Fish Commission
Williams Air Force Base
Civil Air Patrol
Deaths and Funerals of McManness and Hines
Jesse David McManness 67 died Monday night at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He lived 501 North St. 34 years and formerly worked as a plumber for Shimmons. Survived by wife Lou Nettie, daughter Mrs. Walter Ness, three brothers, three sisters, eight grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Rumsey Funeral Home. Oak Hill Cemetery. Miss Nancy Ann Hines 87 of Eudora dies Monday morning. Services Wednesday 10 a.m. Church of God in Christ. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Body in state Bowser Lee Mortuary 6:30 p.m. today until funeral.
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Jesse David McManness
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
North St
Shimmons Company
Lou Nettie McManness
Walter Ness
Berkeley
Calif
Robert McManness
Sonney McManness
Lawrence
John McManness
Estherville
Elizabeth Fann
Lula Farrell
Union
Sara Luke
St. Louis
Rumsey Funeral Home
J. J. Krimmer
Oak Hill Cemetery
Nancy Ann Hines
Eudora
Church of God In Christ
J. W. Henson
Regular meeting notice for B. P. O. Eiks No 595
The November 19 regular meeting of B. P. O. Eiks No 595 is set for Stag grove Township. D Brey is named exalted ruler and urged to attend.
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Weather, water, and donation notes from Lawrence A Midland
Residents in Burnett school yard contend with winter fences while river reports show water level near a sandbar. City officials address intake, dam, and beach gate repairs with temporary pumps planned as water flow meets the demand. Community Chest contributions reach a mixed total amid local fundraising updates.
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Burnett
Bidland
Fred Grown
Leonard Williams
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Williams
Siture Water Department
Complaint filed against Engineering Corp over wage and reporting violations
Marion Beatty counsel for the ninth regional Ware Stabilization Board filed a complaint against the Engineering Corp alleging wage payments violate the Defense Production Act of 1950 as amended and nonfiling penalties. The suit targets payroll and excess payments totaling about 72 674 21 with wage increase grants claimed in contravention of regulations. Operations across Kansas City and other cities are noted, with the LaSalle firm described and a 1931 start date alleged.
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Ninth Regional Ware Stabilization Board
Ndagy
Engineering Corp
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Pais
Beatty
Barney M. Robbin
WSA
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LaSalle
Mass. St
Officer in Marines Richard W Humphreys Receives Commission
Ashland born Richard W Humphreys received a regular second lieutenant commission in the U S Marine Corps in brief ceremonies at the University of Kansas Naval ROTC He is the son of Mr and Mrs J E Humphreys Ashland He will train at the Marine base Quantico He entered KU in 1948 via an N ROTC scholarship He completed work for a Bachelors degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences last summer Leon Curry was fined $10 and costs in County Court for speeding.
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Ashland
U.S. Marine Corps
University of Kansas Naval Rotc
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J. E. Humphreys
Marine Base
Quantico
K. U
N.R.O.T.C
College of Liberal Wars and Sciences
Airport Worry Grips City Over Regents Property Decision
The city weighs whether to press on with further airport improvements or settle with existing facilities. Regents heirs and Kan University land terms complicate sale or transfer options. Officials consider funding constraints and the long term value of continuing upgrades versus preserving current assets.
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Kan University
Charles Robinson
Kansas
Chas- En- Aes
Vinland Grange Places 10th in National Contest
Vinland Grange of Vinland Missouri placed 10th in a National Grange community service contest sponsored by Sears, Roebuck & Co. Results announced at the national meeting on Memorial Day. First prize went to Germany Grange of Johnston South Carolina with $15,000. second prize to Friend Grange of Nebraska.
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Sears, Noebuck & Co
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Johnston, S.C
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Secon
Eadence
Formoration
National Grange Community Service
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Danes Say Greenland Bases Being Expanded
In Copenhagen the Danish government cautiously announced expansion of Western defense facilities in Greenland. Government and engineering sources indicate possible U S Danish agreement on at least four new air bases on the island opposite the North Pole, though officials say they know nothing of such an agreement.
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Skeered Governor attends Missouri Kansas clash in bid
Gov. Forrest Smith said he is skeered about uri's chances against the University of Kansas in the annual football battle. He plans to attend the Missouri Kansas clash for the 36th straight year. Four fire calls Monday included a trash fire at Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and a flue fire at 80 North J Street with no damage reported by Fire Chief John Miller.
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Forrest Smith
Uri
University of Kansas
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Kansas Wheat Crop Aided by Rain
The federal and state Departments of Agriculture say rain on Sunday night and Monday should germinate a large acreage of wheat sown in dry soil. Much of the benefit is in north central Kansas, but overall 1953 prospects remain poor to fair. Additional moisture is urgently needed in western and southern sections due to limited weekend rainfall.
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Topeka
Ham Wich
Author to be at JHS during Book Week events
Miss Jean Bailey author and librarian at Pratt Junior College will visit Junior High School Wednesday as part of Book Week. She will speak three times in assemblies for each JHS grade and meet pupils in the library. Bailey wrote Cherokee Bill Oklahoma Pacer, published by Abingdon Cokesbury.
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Pratt Junior College
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Reserve II Avert
Oklahoma Pacer
Abingdon Cokesbury Press
Stephens College
Columbia, Mo
Warrensburg Mo
Commission on Crime Is Organized in Wichita
Wichita businessmen formed the Wichita Crime Commission to aid law enforcement and bring criminals to justice. President H. Miller said it is a non political civic organization without judicial powers and will hire a full time executive director with FBI background to lead efforts arriving in January. Officers include Walter P. Innes Jr and Otis E. Wells as vice presidents. Dale Cru ser as treasurer. Joe Moddrell as secretary.
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Wichita
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Otis E. Wells
Dale Cruser
Joe Moddrell
Housing Committee Named by KU Chancellor Murphy
The All Student Council housing committee at the University of Kansas was announced by Chancellor Franklin J. Murphy. Members include Dean Glasco as vice chairman, Jane Snyder, Winifred Meyer, Hutchinson's Dan Hartter, Centerville, and Fred Rice of Abilene. The panel aims to guide student housing efforts and follows Murphy's proposal at a Thursday meeting. Bill Wilson, president of the All Student Council, appointed the committee Friday, pending approval by the chancellor.
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Franklin J. Murphy
Dean Glasco
Jane Snyder
Winifred Meyer
Hutchinson
Dan Hartter
Centerville
Fred Rice
Abilene
Franklin ID. Murphy
Bill Wilson
Kansas City
All Student Council
Two Wrecks Reported In City Collision Day
Two vehicle wrecks were reported Monday in the city. The first at 7th and Conn streets involved Mrs. C. W. Anderson and Lee Erwin with damages totaling 700 dollars and a bruised chest for Anderson. The second crash at Wth and Miss streets involved Lewis Goolsby and Lawrence Ridder with 300 dollars in damage to the car and no injuries.
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7Th and
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C. W. Anderson
Lee Erwin
Eudora
Lewis Goolsby
Ark
Lawrence Ridder
Kansas City
Lonesome Higgs Found. Emergency Divorce Granted Nearby
In Owensboro Kentucky a quirky find appears in the city directory with the name Lonesome Higgs listed as a bachelor. An emergency divorce was granted Monday in district court, naming Calvin Fredrick Bryan Lum and Emma Eien Bryan as parties.
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Calvin Fredrick Bryan Lum
Emma Eien Bryan
Antitrust Suit Opens in Chicago Court
The government charges E I du Pont de Nemours and family, General Motors, and U S Rubber with conspiring to restrain trade. The case, described as colossal, seeks to break the links between the firms and the du Ponts, alleging secret rebates and market division.
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General Motors Corp
U.S. Rubber Co
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Department of Justice
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Engineer convocation to feature Weibull on strength of materials
International authority on strength of mic materials Dr Waloddi Weibull will speak at a KU engineering convocation in Fraser Theater at 11 am on November 25. A Swedish professor and Bofors adviser, he will discuss statistical theories of material strength as practicing engineers and teachers from seven states attend. Tau Beta Pi assists with arrangements and this is his only west appearance. Nine men faced fire court Monday for drunkenness with varied penalties.
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Market News: Mixed Signals Across Commodities
Market news shows stocks higher with demand for leaders while bonds rise as medium priced rails improve. Cotton irregular on December liquidation. wheat mixed with light exports deferred. corn steady with light receipts. oats steady after corn. Hog prices fall up to 30 cents, top $17. cattle weak to 56 cents lower, top $37.
Livestock market roundup Kansas City cattle hogs and sheep
Cattle sales mixed and uneven with slow demand. Steers and heifers show scattered gains and losses, while cows and bulls ease. Hogs offer limited movement after a slow start with mostly lower quotes. Sheep trading slow with early prices down.
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USDA
Colorado
Grain and stock market roundup from Kansas wheat to Wall Street gains
Grain prices show mixed moves across commodities with corn soybeans oats and sorghum all listed in varied ranges while the Day in Wall Street reports a steady advance in the New York market led by railroad stocks and broad gains across major sectors. Trading volume hovered around two million shares as prices rose modestly through the session.
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