Pearson testifies on Vaughan flagging Burton case in tax probe
Washington reports PR Drew Pearson testified that Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan pressed for intervention in the income tax case of W. T. Burton, a New Orleans oil man. Pearson said Vaughan spoke to McGranery and that Truman affirmed Vaughan would remain as army aide despite questions.
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Senate backs 75 cent minimum wage rise
Washington reports the Senate approved raising the minimum wage to 75 cents an hour with House support, moving toward revising the 1938 wage hour law. Debate focused on coverage, excluding about 1 million workers and exempting roughly 250 thousand, mainly in retail. The measure faces House–Senate compromises awaiting action.
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Production records fall again at Lawrence Paper box plant
For the second time this summer the Lawrence Paper company box plant set new monthly production records in August. Col Hesse says June was the previous peak and 1460 workers received silver dollars for helping set the records. The mill runs 24 seven and sources much of its pulp from Florida Georgia and Louisiana with orders reaching California and Virginia.
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Truman not ready to fill 27 new federal judgeships
President Truman said he is not yet ready to fill 27 new federal judgeships created by Congress to relieve court congestion. The package includes a district judgeship for Kansas. He will announce nominations when ready, with delays possible to send them together.
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Lights For Stadium Remodel At Haskell Field
New light poles for Haskell stadium have arrived and will be set in the ground in days as part of a major remodeling of the illumination system. Haskell crews repaired and repainted reflectors damaged by a summer wind storm and will handle rewiring and new bulbs. The season opener against Seaman High is planned for September 28 at Topeka.
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Dodgers Edge Reds In Opening Game Of Doubleheader
The Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 11 to 8 in the first game of a day night doubleheader, narrowing the gap to one game behind the National League leading St. Louis Cardinals. Lefty Warren Spahn earned an 11th win as the Boston Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 8 to 4 with Bill Salsbyfield homering. University of Kansas official Raymond Nichols attends Phi Beta Kappa convention in Madison Wisconsin as KU chapter secretary.
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Stock Market Index Updates For 60 Stocks
The report shows an average across 60 stocks at 642 with a modest np .5. The note adds a whimsical line about cool evenings rolling in.
World War II Vet Voted Commander in American Legion
George N. Craig of Brazil Indiana, a 40 year old attorney, was elected national commander of the American Legion, becoming the first World War II veteran in that post. The convention also approved a resolution urging strict immigration limits and quotas, favoring displaced persons laws, plus seminars to study Russian fifth column activity and a citizenship oath to bear arms if needed.
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Polio Epidemic May Have Peaked for 1949
Washington reports autumn brings the first decline in polio cases for 1949. The Public Health Service notes weekly totals fell from 3,422 to 3,204 for late August, with year to date cases at 20,515, and warns the year may still be the worst on record despite signs of leveling.
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Tokyo Typhoon Toll Rises as Floods Strike Honshu
Ninety thousand workers sandbag levees while 66 100 are homeless in Tokyo area after a powerful typhoon. One levee breach at Waterasi River leads to 31 deaths as flood waters threaten the northwest mountains and recall 1947 damage. All dead are Japanese.
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Labor Day Office and Business Closures Noted
Local offices banks and government buildings will close Monday for Labor Day. Most agencies will suspend normal operations though restaurants cafes and filling stations plan to stay open for travelers. Post office service remains normal while routes are halted and mail dispatch continues with special delivery as usual.
Rush week prep swells at University of Kansas
University of Kansas reports a surge in student activity as fall registration nears. Deans, registrar, housing officials and faculty brace for rush week with Greek life houses being cleaned and redecorated. Margaret Habein notes many Greeks return by Labor Day weekend. Rushee numbers to be released later.
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Statewide warmup follows record cool spell in Kansas
Kansas temperatures rise after reaching the lowest point since spring in many areas. State forecaster Richard A. Garrett says mild conditions return with highs in the 80s and lows in the 40s to 50s. Rainfall remains light and scattered with totals under an inch in most towns.
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Hilton Drilling Co Incorporation In Great Bend
Hilton Drilling Co of Topeka certified completed incorporation in the secretary of state office. E M Hilton named resident agent for the firm authorized capital of 100000 dollars.
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Two Local Fairs Draw Crowds Despite Cold Weather
Crowds attended the Douglas and Leavenworth county fairs as exhibits grew over past years. Lawrence Chamber of Commerce sponsored acts at Big Springs for about 800 people. Judges prepared for 4-H and open class entries with livestock shows, poultry, and farm displays continuing through tomorrow.
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September Brings Cold Start to Kansas City Weather
Kansas City reports a cold start with 47 degrees at 6 am, a new second-bureau entry. By late morning a north cold surge warmed to 69 degrees under sun, while Tarkio recorded 38.5 in Missouri as the coldest spot.
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Anniversary World War II scenes from global press
Ten years since the start of World War II Europe is marked with Soviet claims of a European victory and MacArthur praising Japan’s postwar recovery. Reports cite typhoons in Tokyo, unemployment absence, and rising casualties while China, Bolivia, and Bolivia's rebels show various postwar tensions. The U.S. sees grain harvest declines due to rains and harvest issues while Soviet leaders discuss future war fears.
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Weather record from Wichita reports 51 degree low
Wichita weather bureau reports a low of 51 degrees at 5 45 a m today on September 1 with subdued temperatures across the area.
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Berlin Faces Echoes of War as Cold War Grows
Berlin in September marks ten years since World War II began with Adolf Hitler’s aggression. The piece notes Soviet forces west of the Elbe, a staged American troop buildup, and lingering German militarism. It observes Poland’s devastation, Lvov under Soviet flag, and rising tension between East and West as hate production thrives.
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Unseasonably cool spell ends with frosty feel in September
The region posted a chilly 46 degrees and 43 degrees on consecutive mornings, snapping a long stretch of cool days. Posey notes August averaged below normal with 2.07 inches of rain, while year to date rainfall stood at 30.56 inches, above normal.
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Fatzer Confers With Ex-Parsons Police Chief
Topeka September 1 Attorney General Harold R Fatzer met for hours with former Parsons Police Chief Frank Williams. The city commission fired Williams at the AGs request during a state inquiry into law enforcement in southeast Kansas. Vernon C Axton is suspended as the inquiry opens an ouster hearing in Parsons on September 42. The suit says Axton allowed slot machine operations and that Williams collected protection money from gamblers and bootleggers.
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Kansas liquor sales yield 1.22 million since July in state
Topeka reports that BECP liquor licenses and taxes have generated 1 220 000 in revenues for Kansas since legal sales began July 19. Robert Nicholson, assistant control director, said yesterday.
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