Drop in Estimate 06 49 Corn Crop But Forecast Still Calls for Second Largest Yield
The Agriculture Department trimmed the 1949 corn crop forecast to 3,525,741,000 bushels the second largest on record while keeping the overall year outlook strong. Wheat production and other crops were adjusted, with spring wheat down and oats and soybeans noted in regional figures. Livestock feed concerns persist as policymakers weigh possible controls in coming weeks.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Estimate Calls for Jump in 1949 Kansas Corn Crop
Topeka reports the 1949 Kansas corn crop forecast rising to about 69.33 million bushels from 66.85 million a month earlier and 64.38 million two months ago. The expected yield per acre is 28 bushels, up from 27 and 26 in prior estimates. 1948 production totaled 81.30 million bushels at 33.5 bushels per acre.
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Nebraska
Kansan
Oklahoma
Colorado
Qate
Iowa
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Town
Topeka
Department of Articulture
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Work On Church Project Redecoration Near Completion
The Trinity Lutheran church reports major work on its redecorating project nearing finish. Taping plastering and painting of the sanded floors are complete with worship services held in the education unit while sanctuary renovations are prepared for Sunday. Similar work continues in the educational unit under Rev. R. W. Albert.
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Trinity Lutheran
R. W. Albert
Britain must sell goods for dollars to be self supporting
Washington reports Sir Stafford Cripps urged Britain to intensify exports to dollar markets to gain a self supporting economy. He linked Britain's economic strength to Western political and military unity, noting ongoing talks with the United States and Canada aim at credibility and lasting solutions to the dollar sterling crises.
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Washington
Stafford Cripps
National Press Club
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Chiaos
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Crippa
West
India
Senate approves vast arms bill for Far East aid and Europe
A Senate committee approved a $1,314,010,000 global arms bill with $75,000,000 for Far East aid at the President’s discretion and $1,000,000,000 for North Atlantic pact nations. The measure includes $211,370,000 for Greece and Turkey and $27,640,000 for Iran, Korea, and the Philippines.
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Far East
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services
Connally
D.-Tex
Greece
Turky
Iran
Koreas
Philippines
Truman
Wherry
R.-Neb
Congress
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
China
Europe
George Gad
Russell
Bird
Knowland
R-Cal
Asia
Atlantic Pact Defense Council
Western
Budget Allocations for Lawrence Community Group Unclear
Fragmented text lists allocations for three Lawrence entities in a 195 Com munity est budget. Mentions world scouts expenses and overall yearly funds with finance for only.
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Edimori
Canadian Pacific DC-3 crashes near Quebec City
Montreal report says a Canadian Pacific DC-3 airliner crashed about 40 miles from Quebec, killing 18 aboard including two Kennecott Copper executives President E. T. Stannard and Vice-President R. J. Parker. Four crew members died and all remains were believed dead.
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CAA
Canadian Pacific Airlines
Quebec City
Kennecott Copper Company
Kennecott
E. T. Stannard
R. J. Parker
New York
Quebec
Canadian Pacific
Stannard
J. P. Morgan and Company
Johns-Manville Corp
Braden Conner Co
Storke
Pierre Lauprin
Gordon Alexander
Emile Therrien
Gertrude McKay
E.S.T
Baie Comeau
No Local Campaign For Polio Drive In Douglas County
Douglas county polio chair Milton P. Allen says no organized local emergency drive will be held. Residents are urged to contribute voluntarily while funds stay with the local chapter to support National Foundation efforts. The chapter previously loaned 3000 dollars to the national foundation. Proceeds go to national distribution for epidemic areas.
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Douglas County
Milton P. Allen
Allen
Hater
National Foundation
Kansas
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Inc
Broadway
New York
KU World War II memorial campanile bids deadline
Ered Ellsworth secretary of the KU alumni association said bids for the World War II memorial campanile must be submitted by Monday September 1. The tower is expected to cost about 120000 dollars and will open once officials convene. Construction starts after officials and the contractor agree on details including local rock.
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Ered Ellsworth
K.U
Ellsworth
Vacationists Safe After Tassa Jara Fire Near King City
Forty vacationists turned fire fighters at Tassa Jara hot springs resort near King City Calif were safe but surrounded by flames that burned a two story hotel and about fifteen percent of thirty five cabins. Rescue teams led by Forest Ranger Henry Branagh and U S fire control officer Jack Curran reached the site by radio reports of all safe. Actor Phil Terry owner organized a volunteer brigade and evacuation of some western sections may be attempted by helicopter later today.
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Tassa Jara Hot Springs
Los Padres National Forest
Scenic Mountain Valley
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Jack Curran
U. S
Curran
Phil Terry
Missouri Pacific strike halts most trains after labor action
In St Louis, about five thousand Missouri Pacific operating employees walked out at 3 p.m. EST after mediation failed. A further 22,500 non operating workers were notified their jobs would end with today’s business. Some trains continued to run to terminals while delays hit a ten state region and rail traffic is severely disrupted.
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Missouri Pacific
Ten-State
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Harry S. Truman
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Independence
Little Rock
Texarkana
Ark
Union Station
Generally Fair Over Moet of Nation
Chicago weather summary notes generally fair conditions across the nation with wet spots. Light rain in parts of Louisiana and Indiana, showers in the Rocky Mountains and southern plateau states, and a Gulf to Atlantic coastal rain last night. Cool readings in the north central and northeastern states with lows near 28 to 30 in Michigan. 97 high in Los Angeles.
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Rocky Mountains
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North Central States
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Mich
Pellston
Gulf Coast
Far West
Weather Bureau
Los Angeles
Baker U. Enrolls 6700 Plus Students as Orientation Ends
Baker University prepares for a full school year with about 300 new students on campus. Dean Benjamin A. Gessner reports total enrollment near 6700 and hopes it may reach 7000. Freshmen sign up Monday, juniors and seniors Tuesday. schedules open Wednesday. Faculty numbers about 45, with many advising during orientation. All classrooms are intact, housing improved, and most students may find living quarters without confusion thanks to Baldwin construction and moved families from Sunflower Ordnance Works.
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Baker University
Baldwin
Benjamin A. Gessner
Gessner
Baker
Sunflower Ordnance Works
KU Engineering School Sees Record Full-Time Staff
The Kansas University school of engineering and architecture reports a peak full-time teaching staff for the year under Dean DeWitt Carr. Ninety-nine full-time teachers join 72 last year, with 18 new hires and nine promoted from part time roles. The architecture department, led by George M. Real, ranks tenth in size among accredited programs with 23 teachers and about 350 students.
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Dean Carr
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Carr
George M. Real
American Association of Schools of Architecture
Rush Week Kicks Off at University of Kansas
Rush week opens this weekend with sororities and fraternities staging elaborate schedules. Sororities run Sunday to Monday with strict timing and home visits, while fraternities allow seven visits per rushee starting Monday morning.
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University of Kansas
Polio Strikes Overbrook Woman in Lawrence Hospital
Mrs. Dewey Barnhart 32 of Overbrook is diagnosed with polio at Lawrence Memorial hospital after a Saturday arrival. She is listed in fair condition as Osage county records show six recent cases at the hospital, with Overbrook in Osage county.
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Dewey Barnhart
Overbrook
Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Giants Rout Dodgers as Thompsons Two Run Homers Spark 10-1 Win
In a decisive game the New York Giants exploded for six runs in the seventh inning led by Henry Thompson and Brooksy Sent two run homers to beat Brooklyn 10-1. The loss ends Brooklyn's six game streak and puts the Dodgers a game and a half behind St. Louis. The Cards face Cincinnati tonight.
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Two Agencies Merge Add More Workers
The Hurd committee reports the first merger under the 1949 reorganiz ation added 140 workers to the federal payroll. The General Services Agency now employs 29 702, up from 20 562 at its predecessor agencies in June. The yearly payroll neared 6 6 billion dollars versus 1 7 billion prior year.
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Washington
Hurd Committee On Federal Economy
General Services Agency
Federal Works Administrator
Bureau of Community Facilities
Public Buildings Administration
Bureau of Public Roads
New Valve Aims to Cut Repeats of Pipeline Breaks
Ogden Jones of the estate board of health reports Stanolind will install automatic valve systems along the oil line south of Fadora to reduce repeat breaks and control fires from oil pools. Estimates show up to 5 barrels lost, with some oil reaching Captain's Creek and the Kaw River. the company will compensate farmers for damages while smoke from fires was seen over Ottawa and Lawrence areas.
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Sunflower Ordnance Works
Weather forecast: showers, warm spells in Kansas
Topeka reports occasional showers and a slight warmup across Kansas. Richard A. Garrett notes west and southwest showers tonight with more in the west and south tomorrow spreading northeast by tomorrow night. Temperatures range from the 50s tonight to 70s tomorrow, with a cool trend next week and light rainfall totals varying by region.
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Stock Market Index Edges Down at 64.5
The average of 60 stocks dips to 64.5 as market activity shifts. Tut's Billiards announces a newly decorated interior ahead of local business events.
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Rural students start to school in Douglas county enrollment grows
County superintendent Emma Berg announced the first week enrollment for Douglas county rural schools at 1570, up from last year. Four high schools Baldwin Eudora Lecompton Vinland show mixed gains, with 98 teachers countywide and 18 new to the system.
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White
Co captains named for Kansas Jayhawker football team
Forrest Griffith and Dick Tomlinson were elected co captains of the Kansas Jayhawker football team for the upcoming season at a lettermen meeting held at Memorial Stadium. Griffith is a senior from Lees Summit Missouri seeking his fourth letter and Tomlinson, a Dodge City native, has two letters. This marks the third straight year with co captains.
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Jayhawkers
Frank Pattee
Hugh Johnson
Otto Schnellbacher
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Weather District 16 Forecast for Sep 9 to 14
District 16 forecast covers Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska with temperatures 1 to 3 degrees below normal. Showers Western Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Missouri. end-period rainfall up to two inches eastern areas. Saturday mostly showers, expanding Sunday and end of period.
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