Killing of Swedish diplomat Bernadotte shocks Jerusalem
Tranz-Jordan reports Count Folke Bernadotte and a French UN aide shot in Jewish-held Jerusalem. The UN and Red Cross figure led peace attempts between Jews and Arabs, with Bernadotte killed at about 5 pm Jerusalem time. He had just arrived from Damascus and had warned of rampant night and day shooting. He was 53 and married to Estelle Manville of New York.
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Tranz-Jordan
Folke Bernadotte
Jerusalem
United Nations Omemater
Serot
Associated Press
John Joseph MacDerald
Washington
Bernadette
Ltscol
Frank Begley
Bernadotte
Dermarem
Tir
Duamascas
Syria
Atall
Palestine
Red Cross
Estelle Manville
New York
United Nations
Paris
Damascus
Holy City
United Nations General Assembly
Ballet
Aifa
Ange Lundstroem
Hernadotte
Maifa
Western Allies Cut Goods Flow To Red Zone Of Germany
Western allies limited freight to the Soviet controlled zone, halting highway and rail shipments to east Germany. Officials say the move aimed to choke supply lines as border smuggling and evasive trading rose. German and Allied authorities respond with countermeasures and covert shipments despite patrols along the front.
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Germany
Trentor
Berlin
Dietmet
Bisons
Four Infantrymen Die At Eglin Field Florida
Four army infantrymen died from injuries after a crash of five bombs during Be29 ring maneuvers at Eglin Field Florida. Twenty nine others were injured with three in critical condition. The casualty list includes one white captain and 32 negro enlisted men with names pending notification of next of kin. It was unclear how many missiles fell and exploded but several sticks are believed to have dropped. The university football game at Memorial Stadium will push presses to after the game for the Saturday edition.
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Eglin Field
Fla
Eglin
Truman Begins 16 Day Western Campaign Tour
President Truman starts a 16 day tour with VP candidate G. Pagarg, aiming to rally voters across the West and Pacific coast. He will deliver major speeches in Dexter Town, Denver, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, with numerous rear platform talks as the presidential special moves west. Jonathan Daniels joins as adviser, and Dewey readies his opening Des Moines speech and editor meetings to address agricultural issues. The UN Security Council schedules a meeting in Paris to discuss the death of Count Folke Bernadotte in Jerusalem.
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Commerce Sawyer
Truman
Pheuston Tex. Chronicle
Jesse MH. Jones
Frank An Dl
Jonathan Danivla
Raleigh, N.C
Dexter
Town
Mutual Broadcasting System
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Independence
Thomas FE. Dewey
G. QO. PL
Des Moines
Iowa
Threat of strike looms in Southwestern Bell talks
Sept 17 St Louis reports negotiations on a new contract for about 5000 Southwestern Bell employees stalled after proposals deemed “ridiculous and insulting.” A strike vote may follow, with wage hikes limited and concessions sought by the company. Union leader Lonergan cited uneven raises and long term benefits changes as key issues, while talks were overseen by a federal conciliator. The dispute spans Missouri and neighboring states, with allied political figures on a campaign swing nearby.
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Southwern Bell Telephone Company
Frank P. Lonergan
Southwestern Division 20
Communications Workers of America
Southwestern Bell
Tao Bargaining Sessons
Apri
Lonergan
Higger
Aneon
Uneon
Ho O
Ceretain
Levergan Sand
Empioye
Empioyes
Missouri
Arisus
Okinahoma
United States Lifts Immigration Ban for Germans and Austrians
The United States today lifted its ban on immigration of Germans and Austrians to the United States. The lifting applies to the British and French zones of Germany.
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Frankfurt
Germany
United States
End of the 100 hours war as Hyderabad surrenders
Indian troops enforced rapid seizure of Hyderabad ending the 100 hours conflict. The Nizam announced his cabinet’s resignation and a temporary administration including his son Azam Jah. Indian forces occupied Secunderabad and surrounding areas, Razakars banned, while a UN Security Council hearing loomed.
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Azam Jah
Berar
Hyderabad
Itm
Secunderabad
Hyderabad City
Bolarum
Razakars
Mostem
India
Hyderabad S
Mir Laik Ali
Nemier
Nagpur
Mir Osman Ali Khan
Karachi
Pakistan
Kansas crime rates below national average in first half
FBI figures show Kansas crime rates excluding larcenies and burglaries lower than the national average for January through June. Non negligent manslaughter 2.24 per 100000 versus 2.586 nationally. robbery 17 percent versus 2. aggravated assault 13.58 versus 35.0. auto theft 71 versus 84. burglaries 202 per 100000 vs 200.9. larcenies 428 per 106000 vs 407.8.
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Kansas
FBI
U.S
Dedication Sunday at Evangelical United Brethren church
The Evangelical United Brethren congregation will dedicate its new Fifteenth and Massachusetts building with four services. A 9:45 a.m. Sunday school meeting led by Lloyd Burgert, a 10:30 a.m. worship with Bishop C H Stauffacher, a 2:30 p.m. dedication sermon, and a 7:30 p.m. sacred concert follow. The day includes a 12:30 p.m. basket dinner and a fall building fund offering, with greetings from Lawrence residents.
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Lawrence
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Fifteenth
Massachusetts
Vangelical
United Brethren Churches
Lloyd Burgert
F. E.enffmeyer
Phyllis Kupfe
Nevin
C.H. Stauffacher
Prahe
Fellowship Hall
Stauffacher
Liddle
Virginia Smith
Dolph Simons
Paul Rankin
James Wallie
Paul Brerhaupt
Irvin Dia
Mere
Lawre Bruner
Hareld T. A. A
Inner Nord Dwiebthte
Trinity Evangelies Ulm
Church
Kansas City, Mo
SUNNYSIDE HOUSING STOPPAGE cancels move orders for KU students
Fourteen Sunnyside families near the University of Kansas receive letters canceling a 30 day vacancy notice. Two families moved voluntarily, and with new faculty housing and planned rental standardization, the remaining tenants need not relocate. No rent increase is planned, but hardship discounts tied to income will end as university ownership finalizes. Keith Lawton, dormitory director, notes government transfer of housing to KU and future price policy.
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Sunnyside
University of Kansas
K. U
Keith Lawton
Lawton
North Lawrence tax rate set at 40.82 per thousand
The North Lawrence tax rate is 40.82 per 1000 of property value, including 1.46 for the drainage district. City tax bills are processed by Mildred LeSner and due to county treasurer by November 1, with penalties abated until December 20. Some 23,700 taxable items cover general property, special assessments, dogs and intangibles. New Kelvinator refrigerators and freezers advertised by B. F. Goodrich.
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North Lawrence
City of
Lawrence
Mildred LeSner
K U Students to Stage Grid Rally at Kis
University of Kis students schedule a grid rally tomorrow morning in Fowler Grove as part of the opening festivities for the 1948 season. Coaches, players, and thousands will attend a convocation and pregame events leading to the K U Texas Christian game at Memorial Stadium.
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Nep
Fowler Grove
K. U.-Texas Christian
Memorial Stadium
At & Oeloe Kremisht
Mesterial Union
Allestuden Council
Kansas Democrat Philip Defgance Invited on Truman Train
Topeka report notes Philip Defgance of Lawrence in the second congressional district among Kansas Democrats invited by President Truman to ride on his special train as it crosses the state Sunday night.
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Topeka
Philip Defgance
Lawrence
Kansas
Truman
American believes Bormann is alive
An American prosecutor in Nuernberg, Germany, on September 17 said he is convinced Martin Bormann is alive, and claimed Hitler’s downfall followed betrayal. He cited Walter Rapp as part of a Russian-backed assertion and suggested Germans misled the front by giving wrong information to Hitler.
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Germany
Martin Bormann
Rusinds
Hitler
Nooon Hintler
Walter Rapp
Evinder
Inves Ase
Typhoon Rain Floods Hit Honshu City, Deaths Reported
A Japanese typhoon caused flooding across Sendai and Iwaki river areas, with 500 plus dead or missing across multiple prefectures. Tokyo reported five dead or missing and 4,000 homes flooded as fires sparked later. Flooding threatened rice crops but ministry said crop damage not extensive. Roads to allied resorts blocked by landslides stranding about 250 Americans.
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Lehi Hosear
Send
Widaniese Gata
Toda
Ryedo
Technenin
Menmekacin
Sendai
Keds
Arency
Iwai
Iehinoseki
Honshu
Tokyo
Agricultural Ministry
Yokohama
Miyanoshita
Gora
Rifle Bullets Break 24 Long Distance Circuits
A soft nosed rifle bullet shattered a lead cable along the old Eudora road five miles east of Lawrence, breaking about 24 long distance circuits of Southwestern Bell Telephone. Service was restored late in the afternoon. the lines linked Kansas City with points as far west as Denver. Manager Richard Ayres blamed hunting season sportsmen and noted annual property damage from trigger happy shooters.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Eudora Road
Lawrence
Richard Ayres
Kansas City
Denver
Ayres
Unusually warm spell to continue for four days
Kan sas state forecaster Pi-The pres ent says the current heat wave will last at least four more days with temperatures well above normal. Minor daily changes are expected though a possible cool off could come next Wednesday. Scattered showers may occur Tuesday or Wednesday with little rain beforehand.
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Tipeka
Kansas
Flora
Mounting Republican Confidence Could Cut Dewey's Margin
A 1948 public opinion snapshot suggests Dewey supporters may stay home at higher rates than Truman backers, potentially narrowing Dewey's lead. Turnout differences by gender, age, income, and occupation are outlined with regional examples like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York, highlighting turnout as a decisive factor in the election.
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Dewey
Truman
Michigan
Pennsylvania
America
New York
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Grid Season Opens at K. U Tomorrow
Kansas' defending co champions begin their 39th season at home against Texas Christian in Memorial Stadium at 2 PM. The opener marks the first game in the new debt-free stadium with a south end scoreboard and expanded seating. A record crowd of 25,000 is expected as J. V. Sikes leads the Jayhawks against Pete Stout and a powerful TCU line in Lawrence, with Dick Gilman set to start at quarterback.
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Bic
Hoonth
Texas Christan University of
Prsovlock
Santhrow
Ko UL
Mt. Oread
J. Vi Sikes
Dutch Meyer
Don Napvell
Red Marable
Dave Bloxom
Pete Stout
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Sikes
Dick Gilman
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Frank Pattee
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Bud
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Brown
K. Sperry
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Marable
Johnson
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Herre Fit Gilman
Bloxienffrey
Pattee
Archer
French
Stour
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