Japan Faces Four Power Control Talks as Korea Tension Rises
Tokyo reports MacArthur limits Japanese overseas communications and warns Japan to stay out of Korean affairs while famine fears mount. Moscow radio cites Moscow's push for a four power control government before any advisory commission. Rice riots spread as food shortages deepen and fertilizer plans are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Korea
Tokyo
MacArthur
United States
Moscow Radio
Consultative Commission
Secret Patriotic Societies
Nippon
Ita Handa
Naruhiko Higashi-Kuni
Higashi-Kuni
Mainichi
Shigeru Yoshida
London
Reasta
Centrol
War Prisoners Cleared Out of Japan and Korea
About 30,805 American and allied prisoners and civilian internees held in Japan and Korea have been evacuated. They are en route home via the Manila clearing station, with 1,390 reported dead and 212 unaccounted as stragglers. Evacuated include 10,099 Americans, 9,370 British Isles, 2,108 Australians, and 957 Canadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
PAN
Japan
Korea
Adjutant General's Office
Army Forces of the Pacific
Manila
Canaang
British Isles
Senator Johnston proposes wartime income tax refund bill
Washington October 3 Senator Johnston proposes elimination of all income taxes on armed forces members from December 7 1941 until the war ends He says the bill would refund taxes already paid and apply to those serving in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Johnston
D-S.c
Globes flight delays as C-54 heads to Honolulu nonstop
Kwajalein to Honolulu leg of the globe circling flight resumes after engine trouble caused a three hour 28 minute setback. Capt Marion Click blamed magneto trouble on the Guam to Kwajalein hop. Two planes were in operation with plans to finish in Washington by Oct 4. Separately, Acheson urged postponement of the Rio October Inter-American conference due to Argentina’s repudiation of hemisphere obligations. He said negotiations should proceed without the current Argentine regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Army Transport Command
Hickamfield
Honolulu
ATC
Johnston Island
Guam
Marion H. P. Click
Denver
Guam-Kwajalein
Washington
United States
Brazil
Argentina
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Mexico City
Streams Recede as Kansas Rivers Fall After Rainless Period
Topeka reports that Kansas rivers and streams continue receding after a 24 hour stretch without rain. U.S. routes 166 and 169 remain the only major highways closed due to high water. Neosho and Verdigris rivers ease, Marais des Cygnes near flood level but receding. Temperatures rise to 70s across eastern Kansas with 75 to 80 expected tomorrow. chilly nights expected with lows 45 to 60 across regions.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
State Highway Patrol
U. S. 166
U. S. 169
Coffeyville
Cofferville
Neosho
Iola
Oklahoma Line
Independence
Marais Des Eygnes
Missouri Line
Win- Tel
Phillipsburg
Goodland
Fire cause determined at Wichita Municipal airport hangar
Wichita officials announced the cause of last week’s hangar fire that destroyed 29 airplanes was a high tension short in a battery line of one plane. Investigators found no blame on the hangar crew and no negligence in fighting the fire. The report was released by park director Alferd MacDonald and fire and insurance investigators. A second item notes the United Nations Security Council decision on its permanent seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaveu Reuiy Cosas
U. S
Byrnes
Molotov
London
Japan
Britain
Russia
China
Advisory Commission
Council of Foreign Ministers
Tokyo
United States
Soviet Union
Wichita
Kan
Alferd MacDonald
Park F
MacDonald
Park Department
Seho
Flory to Take Office as Douglas County Treasurer
Roy Flory will assume the Douglas County treasurer post on Tuesday October 9 for a two year term. He has served as deputy and acted as treasurer after A M Gardner’s death. Reports say Flory plans to appoint Fred Kahn as deputy once he takes office.
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Roy Flory
Douglas County
Flory
A. M. Gardner
Gardner
Fred Kahn
Court House
Lindberghs
Birth of a Daughter Reported for Lindbergh Family
The Daily News reports Mrs Charles A Lindbergh may have given birth yesterday in a New York hospital. Hospital officials declined confirmation. The Lindberghs already have two daughters and two sons including Charles A Lindbergh Jr who was kidnapped and killed in 1932.
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New York
The
Daily News
Charles A. Lindbergh
Doctora Hospicere
Deak
Lindberghs
Jon Morrow
Land Morrow
Lindbergh
Anne Morrow
Anele
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Arrivals From Europe Bring Home Cpl. Leslie A. Owen
The Associated Press reports that Cpl. Leslie A. Owen of 1812 Alabama Street will arrive in the United States from Europe aboard the John Walker, docking in Boston today.
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Associated Press
Cpl
Leslie A. Owen
Alabama Street
United States
Europe
John Walker
Boston
Stock Market Index Closes Higher at 71.3
The stock market index for 60 stocks ends at 71.3 after yesterday’s activity. Traders watched gains amid mixed sector movement as analysts noted modest volume and cautious optimism following recent volatility.
Cubs Take Opener From Detroit 9 to 0
Chicago Cubs defeat Detroit Tigers 9 to 0 in the World Series opener at Brigue Stadium. Hank Borowy locked in the win with six hits allowed over the first three innings, while Hal Newhouser struggled as the Cubs capitalized on errors and timely hitting to surge ahead.
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Brigue Stadium
Detroit
Chicago Cubs
Hal Newhouser
Detroit Tigers
Hank Borowy
Cubs
Hack
Outlaw
York
Tiger
Johnson
Lowrey
Cramer
Cavarretta
Pafko
Nicholson
Livingston
Livingson
Richards
Webb
Tigere
Mayo Amngled
Barony
Hughes
Cavarrotta
Greenberg
Borowy
Newhouser
Cubse
Lowry
Patko
Mayo
Newcusel
Big Alenon
E Cubsusd
Tigerne
Web
Greenbergs
Bill Summers
Borony
Benton
Theera
Horony
Gallan
Zeb Eaton
Gas and Cigarettes Boost Kansas Tax Revenues in 1946 Start
Kansas tax collections for the first three months of the 1946 fiscal year totaled 8 339 542 dollars, up 9.36 percent from 1945. Sales tax reached 4 623 662 dollars, motor fuel 2 250 873, cigarette taxes 567 872, income tax fell 198 455, corporate tax down 30.05 percent. September alone rose 200 000 to 2 901 363, aided by end of gasoline rationing and more cigarette supplies.
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Topeka
Kansas
William Ljungdahl
State Department of Revenue and Taxation
Japan to barter silk for food amid postwar shortages
Tokyo reports the government will seek allied permission to swap silk and rayon for food from other nations to ease a current acute shortage. Kyushu coal to Korea for railway use will be allocated, with exchanges including Korean salt and rice. Warships and public goods distribution plans accompany a stabilization proposal urging rapid reconversion to civilian industry and minimized government control.
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Tokyo
Domei
Japan
Kyushu
Korea
Apon
Allied
Home Ministry
Chikuhei Nakajima
Commerce and Industry
FFA Officers Close School with Dinner at Liberty Memorial
The officer training school for Future Farmers of America chapters from sixteen high schools ended with a dinner at Liberty Memorial high school cafeteria. Two visiting officer contests were held with results: Information contest won by Washburn, followed by Highland Park Shawnee Mission Olathe Ottawa. Ritual contest won by Shawnee Mission with Lawrence Highland Park Olathe Washburn placing in order.
Deadline Near for Overseas Christmas Boxes
Post Office reports a rise in mailing overseas gifts from September 15 to October 15, though totals lag last year as many servicemen return home. Do not delay to mail by October 15. weight limit five pounds and size limits apply. Lawrence Paper Co provides free sturdy boxes for shipment.
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Roger Williams
Williams
Lawrence Paper Company
Troop train wreck near Howe Oklahoma injures crew none killed
A westbound Rock Island troop train overturned on a curve near Howe Oklahoma at 6 55 am. Four cars and a caboose turned over but division officials report no deaths and only slight injuries among several crew members with no passengers hurt.
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Howe
Okla
Rock Island
Here
el Reno
New York Strike Call To Halt Telephone Service Four Hours
The National Federation of Telephone Workers called 200000 operators and other employees to suspend work from 2 to 6 p m Friday in a nationwide show of strength. The action targets the NLRB recommendation to dissolve a federation affiliated union, with debates over Western Electric and CIO AFL ties. Local exchanges warn of possible service interruptions and urge continued emergency support and government communications.
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New York
Qct
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Bell Telephone System
J. J. Moran
Federation
Moran
Charles W. Whittemore
NLRB
Western Electric Employer Association of
Kearny
N. J
C.I.0
Western Electric
C.1
A.F.L
National Labor Relations Board
Point Breeze
Baltimore
United Electrical Workers
A.P.L
J.G. Quigley
Lawrence Exchange
Southwestern Bell
United States
Western Electric Company
Southwestern Telephone Workers Union
Junior High PTA Board Meets At School Library
The Junior high school PTA board met last evening in the school library with fourteen members present. Officers and chairmen include S. Clay Coy principal and several committee heads such as Mrs. Charles Springer president, Freida Cowles secretary, George Walter treasurer, and others listed. The article notes classified ads as the quickest way to find a new home or room to rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
S. Clay Coy
Charles Springer
H. F. Preston
Freida Cowles
George Walter
William Sommerville
Roy Brownlee
Russell Wiley
Jose Osma
D. S. Wilson
Patton Accepts New Post to Lead U S 15th Army
Gen George S Patton Jr welcomed his appointment to head the U S 15th Army a headquarters and paper organization in Toelz Germany He will relinquish command of the Third Army to Lt Gen Lucian K Truscott in a farewell ceremony Patton praised his Bavarian role and denied resentment while noting his interest in military history and writing about tactics
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Bad Toelz
Germany
George S. Patton, Jr
U. S. 15Th Army
Third Army
Normany
Czechoslovakia
Lucian K. Truscott
Patton
Bavaria
Eisenhower
United States
15Th Army
Three Men Nabbed After Safeway Robbery Capers
Lawrence police hold Everett Jenkins and two Kansas City men in the Safeway heist. $55 stolen from the register with $30 recovered while $5 and other bills were turned in by witnesses. Investigators report a second suspect escaped into a J C Penney store and a car waiter aided the trio.
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James Oscar Crockett
Kansas City
Kan
Lawrence
Safeway
Russell Bretz
Brett
Massachusetts
Vermont Street
Ninth Street
L. H. Percival
Ninth
Everett Jenkins
Colfens
Kanate City
Jenkins
Art Tuttle
Frank Case
J. C. Penney
County School Enrollment Figures Reported
County superintendent Mrs. Margaret Hurley announced 1 081 students attend grade school in Douglas county in addition to Lawrence city schools. The report lists enrollments by schools and notes 257 students attending county high schools alongside Lawrence and University high schools. Eudora Lecompton Vinland line 73.
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Margaret Hurley
Douglas County
Lawrence City
Baldwin
Lawrence and
University
Eudora
Lecompton Vinland
Coach Henry Shenk Speaks to Co-Operative Club
KU football coach Henry Shenk spoke at the Co-Operative club meeting at Hotel Eldridge. He recounted Kansas 20 to 19 win over Denver and previewed Saturday’s game with Iowa State. He also showed pictures from the KA TC U games in Kansas City on September 22. 65 members and 10 guests attended.
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Henry Shenk
University of Kansas
Co-Operative Club
Eldridge
Jayhawker
Kansas
Denver
Iowastate
K.A.T.C.U
Kansas City
Sloan Endorsed for Kansas Federal Judgeship by Topeka Bar
Topeka October 3 R Sloan a Toneka Democrat and former Kan gag supreme court judge was endorsed for appointment to a proposed second federal judgeship in Kansas yesterday by the Topeka Bar association. A bill authorizing President Truman to make such an appointment passed the House yesterday and a similar bill waits in the Senate.
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Topeka
Gpe R. Sloan
Toneka Democrat
Kangag Supreme Court
Kansas
Toneka Bar Association
Truman
House
Senate
ChaIrm en Named For United Drive In Lawrence
Lawrence and Douglas county set to raise 34397 this month through a combined Community Chest and United War Fund drive. Joseph G. Quigley announces district and committee chairs including John Brand for advance gifts, W G Beougher in the business district, and other leaders. The United War Fund budget totals 20474 for 14 months, supporting USO and 19 other relief groups. the Community Chest covers nine Chest agencies plus four local activities. Quigley urges Lawrence to support returning soldiers abroad and the community’s postwar needs.
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Community Chest
United War Fund
Lawrence
Douglas County
Joseph G. Quigley
J. H. Parsons
Advance Gifts Committee
John Brand
Brand
Chamber of Commerce
Quigley
Roger M. Wiliams
Sunflower Ordnance
USO
National War Fund
Qui Icy
Eer
Continued Nations War Fund
Moving to Emporia Phonograph Record Makers Lease Building
The Alpra corporation, maker of phonograph records, has leased a building in Emporia Kansas and will begin operations soon. Joint efforts by the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and the Industrial Development Commission aided the move from the east to Kansas. President John W Prather said the plant could produce several hundred thousand records monthly with peak output in six months, with plans to later produce additional plastic and rubber items.
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Topeka
Alpra Corporation
Emporia
Wiliam E. Long
The
5 Industrial Development Commission
Iang
Alpha Corporation
Kansas
Emporia Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Commission
John W. Prather
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Fengarmerie
Diet
Tohio Shimada
Asahi
Yomiuri Hochi
Hokkaido
Yokkaichi
Tokayama
Tatsuo Kawai
Tsutoku Nishigawa
Allied Command
Sadao Iguchi
Globester
United Nations
Scar
Toni
Cude
Jim Tobin
Tigers
Tobin
Caxarretta
Nicholaon
Richarda
Falko
Cultenbine
Barony Suck
Hin
Outilaw
Rudy York
Helder
Qoutlon
Farack
Jett Field
Rlone Field
Mayo Ron
Cole Taeueller
Rae
Hack Alao
Cullendr Ine
Cavarrella
Aupont
Hostetler
Rich
Baroni
la Mueller
Uy Hughes
McHi
Skeater Webb
Palio
Canter Feld
Associated Prass
F.F.A
P.T.A
Safeway Store
Lin
Shenk
K. U
Sloan
Topeka Bar
United Drive
Lawrence Drive
W. G. Beougher
Mra
George K
F.C. Allen
William B. Sommerville
Ralph Graber
Haskell Institute
W. T. Alien
H.T. Jones
W. C. Hunsinger
Phonograph Record Makers
Smtwtfs
Ore Kerereas
Vesterday High
Low
MTW
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