Truman urges action to curb living costs amid foreign aid debate
President Truman pressed Congress for prompt measures to halt rising prices at home and support Europe, saying failure would breed aggression abroad. He outlined a plan requiring billions for essential imports and military aid, while Republicans warned against politicizing the cost of living.
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Wolcott
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Japan
Korea
Kenneth
Rovall
Ike Urges U S Strength to Preserve World Peace
President Eisenhower warns Congress and the nation that the United States must project power to deter aggression and keep democracy safe. He argues free nations must share resources, confront starvation, and maintain military readiness to meet global threats. He warns unchecked wars would breed despotism and endanger freedom. He urges allies to stay strong and ready to meet obligations worldwide.
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Gaff
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Scerea
Ie Peeni
Fatal DC-6 crash in Bryce Canyon leaves 52 dead
A United Air Lines four engine DC-6 jet en route from Los Angeles to New York plunged into Tropic Canyon near Bryce Canyon National Park. The crash killed 52 people including two infants and an expectant mother. Rescue crews found burned remains scattered across the plateau. guards kept watch over bodies awaiting an inquest. Pilot Capt E L McMillen reported an in-cabin fire and attempted to land at Bryce Canyon Airport before the craft exploded.
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Los Angeles
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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Cangua
Panthaen
Salt City
E. L. McMillen
Balboa Park
Calif
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Opin
Jasnaig
Hospital Census Shows Full Beds at Lawrence Memorial
Lawrence Memorial hospital reports near capacity with beds full including maternity. census hits 87 patients in May and August averages around 380 daily admissions. Staff numbers peak at about 60, with 30 nurses and 10 aides. new visiting restrictions apply in maternity wards.
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Hopaital
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Maine Arson Link Sought as Fires Ravage State
Police investigate arson link to Maine forest fires amid widespread destruction. Officials report $25,008,008 in damage and about 2,500 homeless with Red Cross aid and 6,000 evacuated to shelters. Hundreds of firefighters battle 1,000 acre blazes as communities burn out.
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Maine
Nisine
House of Correction
Wilmington
Red Cross
Atkins
Joseph A. P. Flynn
Biddeford
Northeast Harbor
Mitchell
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National Red Cross
European Aid Broadcast Elicits Mixed Reactions Abroad
AP report notes muted reception in the United Kingdom and enthusiastic replies from France to President Truman's aid message. A liberal London paper warns the congress call could mean life or death for thousands of Europeans this winter.
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Europe
London News Chronicle
Congress
Lawrence Community Chest hits $9,689 with quota $20,275 in sight
The Lawrence Community Chest drive reports $9,689 collected in the first week, led by $6,061.93 in advanced gifts and $2,554 from the business district. Chair Tom Glasgow says the goal is $20,275 with $10,556 still to raise as canvassing continues in business and residential areas. Haskell Institute staff donate $220.70. Margaret L. Andres chairs the Haskell division.
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Lawrence
Tom Glasgow
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Haskell Institute
Margaret L. Andres
Haskell
Blaze Destroys Car In Early Morning Fire
An early morning fire destroyed a 1936 Chrysler owned by J S Daniels at 222 West Ninth street and burned the garage at 913 Vermont street owned by Lawrence Kane. Fire Chief Paul Ingels noted the car was a total loss except for possible salvage of some parts. Insurance covered the property. loss amount undetermined. A roomer at 913 Vermont street reported a small explosion-like noise before 2 am. Firefighters arrived to prevent further damage to the garage structure.
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J. S. Daniels
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Paul Ingels
Lawrence Kane
Indiana Street
Daniels
Laura Roper
Fire in Cleveland Blazes Through Paint Plant
A massive early morning fire at a Cleveland paint plant injured five firefighters and spectators, with two men feared dead. More than 100 firefighters battled burning drums and exploding paints, sending sparks and toxic smoke over the neighborhood. Officials estimate damage around 400000 as flames shot high and burning timber fell. Charles Baster, 60, and William Chavin are believed killed.
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Charles Bastar
William Chavin
Heavy City Agenda Faces Council in Regular Session
City officials prepare for a crowded meeting with two traffic measures and an annexation ordinance. The proposed annexation would add about 1100 acres including Belmont and Fairfax areas to Lawrence. A one way street plan and widened Massachusetts Street spaces aim to ease downtown congestion.
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George Beal
City Planning Commission
J. C. Harper
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Fairfax
University Place Annex
West Hills
Crescent Road
Barker Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Louisiana Street
Melvin Miller
Eastwest Cross
Vermont Street
James H. Parsons
Light Rain in West Kansas Wheat Belt
Light rain fell in the northwestern Kansas wheat belt this morning but was not expected to continue. Eastern Kansas saw heavier totals with Climax at 1.12 inches and Pittsburg 0.85. Western areas remained dry while central Kansas had few dry spots. low temperatures ranged from 32 to 45 degrees with highs 65 to 70 tomorrow. Garden City reported a light freeze at 29 degrees.
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Kansas Wheat Belt
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Kangas
Goodland
Flora
Kansas
Pittsburg
Walnut
Concordia
Kansas City
Wichita
Chanute Lebo
Topeks
Lebo
Garden City
Eight Miles of New Paving Open Near Tonganoxie
The eight miles of new concrete paving between Tonganoxie and the west end of Reidy road will open to traffic in about six weeks per Highway Commissioner Harold Snider. A delay in bridging Stranger creek two miles east of Tonganoxie due to steel shortages postponed opening. Traffic from Lawrence will join the new road at Tonganoxie and head east along a four lane section with a 24 foot strip laid so far.
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Reidy Road
Harold Snider
Stranger Creek
Kansas
Lawrence
Duff Advocates Free Hand in Presidential Party Choice
Governor James H. Duff of Teceayianig urges a free hand for states or parties at the 1948 national convention. He argues delegates should not be tightly bound to a single presidential candidate.
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James H. Duff
Geese Try Landing At Airport In Shawnee Oklahoma
Shawnee Oklahoma October 2 40 Canadian geese flying amphibious craft attempted a landing at the Municipal airport. The wet runway caused a hard bumpy touchdown before authorities could intervene. Officials prepared shotguns but the flock lifted off without incident. Witnesses unsure of exact year and model.
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Okla
Oklahoma
Traffic origin-destination survey planned at Lawrence blocks
State highway department will stop motorists at Lawrence on Monday and Tuesday to ask where they are from and where they are going. The study covers Highways 59 24 40 and 10 to gauge traffic flow for future planning with signs warning approaching motorists.
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Country Club
Paul G. Martin
Federal Public Roads Administration
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Emporia
Parsons
Pratt
Manhattan
Beloit
Ellsworth
One Trainman Killed in Texas & Pacific Wreck near Jefferson
A westbound Texas & Pacific train derailed near Jefferson raising 30+ injuries. Fireman W G Dorr of Dallas is dead. Engineer W C Allison of Fort Worth wounded, others aided in Marshall and Jefferson hospitals. Speed inferred 20 30 mph as 1 car toppled and others were damaged.
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University parking plan shifts scooters to two zones
The University of Kansas moves all two wheelers to two designated campus zones after complaints of shrubbery damage and blocked cars. Operators must obtain permits like car drivers, as scooters and motorcycles are redirected to curb parking. An Indianapolis Star ad highlights a used car dealer touting a 1946 Ford club coupe priced at 56 cents per pound, claimed cheaper than dinner meat.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
National Convention Here Kappe Eta Kappa At KU
The professional electrical engineering fraternity Eta Kappa Nu will hold its national convention at the University of Kansas from November 27 to 29. Ted Tyler, a Parsons senior, is leading local arrangements and coordinating transport for attendees.
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University of Kansas
Ted Tyler
Parsons
North American student conference eyes housing on campus
A K U campus plan aims to house 2 000 delegates for a North American student conference with 25 denominations expected. Thomas coordinates the housing effort with Rev Russell Carter and Dr VanderWert leading arrangements at Memorial Union and university spaces. Congressmen Jud will chair the event as missions with 16 000 of 20 000 overseas recruits came from similar conferences in recent years.
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K. U
Wendum T. Thomas
Memorial Union
Hochauucorum
Freece
Thomas
A. U
EL Russell Carter
Haskell Lac Sutuce
AL AL VanderWert
John Patton
Westminister Foundation
Kr.ul
Walter H. Jud
Minnesota
Will Reach Climax at The American Royal Horse Show
The American Royal Horse Show reaches a climax in Kansas City with a 5000 prize for five gaited saddle horses. Top contenders include Stonewall Care owned by John T. Houk and Son Mexico Mo Long apl rowenced by W B L Sonney Mo Spring Cheer owned by J Paul Jones Union City Kansas and Society Ann from Dallas Texas with Lonely Rose and others placing in the four gaited division.
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J. Paul Jones
Uanien City
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Atake
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Rendesvous Stables
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Misa Sarbare Rosa
Muncie
Ind
Carestanna Farms
Thyods
Jennie Peavime
K. B. Warren
Tulsa
Jimmy Valencina
D. B. Winchell
New Channel to Insure Good Winter Water Supply
Water department workers clear a 174 foot channel from the intake across the Kaw river to ensure a steady winter water supply. Major Hagar, superintendent, said air is being pumped out to prevent silt buildup as dredging uses 1945 equipment. If high water comes, silt could wash into the channel undermining the project.
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Weather forecast signals cloudy spell and Sunday warm up
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with a drop to near freezing in the far west tonight. Temperatures rise to the upper 50s to 60s Sunday as the warmest day of the period.
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