Petkov Hanged in Sofia for Plot Against Bulgarian Regime
Sofia reports Mirkela Petkov, a peasant leader and Agrarian Party foe of the Communist government, was hanged at 12:15 pm for plotting against the regime. The United States and Britain denounced the conviction as a miscarriage of justice and urged review, while Bulgaria held firm. Petkov, 84, faced the end with resignation in his prison cell as world pressure mounted.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Upomirkela Petkov
Communist Party
Communistgsatiolied
United States
Weltsin
Soviet Union
Interar
Sugxes
Pet
Petkev
United States Denounces Bulgarian Petrov Execution
The United States denounces the execution of Petrov in Bulgaria. A State Department statement says the trial was one step in a series by the communist dominated Fatherland Front to erase any real opposition and solidify a totalitarian regime.
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United States
Petrov
Actios
State Department
Fatherland Front
Gift to Kansas U Endowment Supports Edwin Sleason Scholarship
Chancellor Deane W. Malott announced a 2000 gift to the Kansas University Endowment for the Edwin Sleason science scholarship. Preston W. Siessen of Ann Arbor plans to convey Texas real estate valued around 4000 to the fund. Sleason, KU graduate 1890, became known for translating scientific facts for lay readers and edited Science Service until his 1929 death. Administrators of the fund have ...
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Kansas University Endowment Association
Edwin Emery Slesson
Deane W. Malott
Preston W. Siessen
Ann Arbor
Mich
Texas
E. E. Sleason
K. U
Pene
Science Service
Truman appoints Gordon Gray as assistant secretary
Washington announces President Truman names Gordon Gray publisher from Winston Salem to be assistant secretary of the army. Gray, a North Carolina state senator, served in World War II and later studied at the University of North Carolina and Yale. He has four sons.
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Washington
Truman
Gordon Gray
Winston N.C
Gray
Piledmont Publing Company
North Carolina
Car
Ie Actiohl Tata
Europe
Maatel Oie
University
Yale
Newington-Salem
Dog Testimony in Bainbridge Will Case Draws Laughs
In Los Angeles the will contest over $30,000 left by Sherman J. Bainbridge for his Irish setters Pat and Gunner proceeded with witnesses recounting their tastes for Mickey Mouse cartoons at the movies. The judge quipped about asking the dog its opinion, noting it showed no interest.
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Los Angeles
R. Bainbridge
Pat
Gunner
Superior Court
Sherman J. Bainbridge
Carleton R
Altho Enes
Tauks
De Gasperi faces testing week as cabinet fight paces
In Caserta a public show of support followed Premier De Gasperi's move to drop the communists from his cabinet. Observers expect a government victory as center and right back his leadership while labor unrest widens with 30,000 to 80,000 Rome strikers demanding higher wages and benefits.
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Alcide de Gasperi
Caserta
Interior Minis- Thees
Commaniete
Authent Assembly
de Gasper
Metica
de Gasperi
Wicient
Micderave Ns
General Labor Confederation
Rome
Giuseppe di Vittorio
Moenta Sera
di Vittorio
Amintore Fanfani
Eer
High School Paper Editor Appointed For Budget
One male student, son of Mr Semple, was named editor of the high school paper The Budget by journalism teacher Watson. Two seniors, Beth and Boswell, will publish eight issues this year with a scheduled October eighth type issue for the class.
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Semple
Louian Street
Tech School
Lemo Ac Day
Ee Watson
Pientert
Riner Beth
rOhie
Bill Boswell
Boswell
New Hampshire
Ware
Teaching staff social evening revived in Lawrence
The Lawrence Ministerial Alliance resumes its annual social for Lawrence school teachers on Thursday September 25 at Ecke's Hall at Tenth and Massachusetts streets. Rev. Charles ee and Supt. E. L. Nevotra will extend greetings and plans for the informal event.
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Lawrence Ministerial Alliance
Maebers
Lawrence
Farm Bureau Raises Dues Up to Ten Dollars a Year
The Farm Bureau votes to raise dues to a maximum of ten dollars annually. Members note the new automobile insurance program offers low premiums and could attract more members to the state bureau. County directors must revise annual reports and determine next steps after the meeting.
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Farm Bureau
County Bureau of Directors
United Nations debate on membership and preventing war
In a General Assembly session the Palestine committee vote passed with a large majority as delegates discussed the UN’s future. The talks focused on preventing war, the council’s role, and new member admission. The general view urged admitting freedom-loving nations meeting charter obligations as soon as possible.
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Security Council
United Nations
Boasibin
Livestock Prices Mixed as Trade Slows at Kansas City
Market notes show cattle and hogs steady to lower with demand fair. Wheat higher, corn lower. steady to soft on sheep and lambs as receipts approach 5,500 head for the period. Odd lots and good stocker feeder entries weigh on overall tone. calves mixed with modest declines from Monday's quotes.
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Nitiaeia
Geeak
Colorados
Deaths and Funerals for Harris in Kansas City area
Obituary notes Lemer L Harris died yesterday in Emporia. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Thursday from the Eudora church with Rev Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Eudora Cemetery. The body lies in state from tomorrow evening at the home of his mother Matsie Re at Benne Street.
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Lemer L. Harriseen
Emer
Jarris
Emporia
Eudora
Eharee
Naitiated Y
All-Sports Physician Appointed for Jayhawker Year
Dr. Robert A. Jordan named all-sports physician for the 1947-1948 Jayhawker athletic year by Athletic Director E. C. Quigley. A KU medical graduate, he already serves football and works full time at Watkins Hospital. He earned a Baker University B S and an M D from Kansas in 1944 before a two-year Army medical corps service.
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Robert A. Jordan
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Jayhawker
E. C. Quigley
Jordan
Ben
Watkins Hospital
Ralph
Sayweaker
Baker University
Kansas
University of Kansas
Center
Army Medical Corps
Local social notes from Peoria to Kansas City event line
Mrs. D. S. Brown and Mrs. William Turnbull of Peoria attend an antique show with Mrs. Funk and Mrs. Green. Mrs. Grimshaw visits from Honolulu. Rose Messer accompanies parents from Rocka Beach to Lawrence. Miss Oleda Wrottke speaks at a Kansas City Girl Scout meeting. several attendees listed. Medical updates note Mrs. Pay improving at Memorial hospital. Mrs. Keith h returns from hospital in Seneca after ptomaine poisoning.
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D. S. Brown
William Turnbull
Peoria
D. Funk
Brown
Mr. Funk
Funk
Harry Green
Kansas City
Beatrice Grimshaw
Honolulu
G. E. E. Lindquist
N. D. Messer
Rocka Beach
Lake Taneycomo
Rose
Byine Lucile Wright
Ciue
Kan
Rose Messer
Lawrence
Tyche Spears
Cecil Duver
Kemper Military Boonville
Moo
Gus Brune, Jr
Lioyd Gaines
I. W. Hartley
Nancie Greeman
R. Pay
Memorial Hospital
Keith H
F. D.er
Seneca
August Bieber
Anna Mae
Lucy
Bieber
Tescott
Nelson
Miss Nelson
Kansea City
Chilly Morning in Lawrence Gives Way to Warm Afternoon
Lawrence experiences a cold start around 45 degrees with a drop before sunrise then warms to 77 by mid afternoon. Liberty Memorial high school faculty and families hold a gathering, while a boiler project at the Congregational church proceeds. Health x ray schedule announced by Dr Mott and public notices on the church work appear in the Journal World.
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Lawrence
Health Department
Journal-World
Mablie
J. M. Mott
Russians Find Reindeer Thrive in Southern Forest
Moscow scientists report reindeer moved from the Arctic tundra thrived in southern forests, multiplying rapidly with an average weight per animal double that of tundra counterparts.
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Moscow
Sheldon couple celebrate golden wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs E H Sheldon celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner at The Hearth. We note births announced at Memorial hospital for Archie Hawkins a son born September 22 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Moore at 771 Grant Street on September 22. Women’s Care Congregations adar of Plym i church to tes at 3 Harmony Circle. Firet Methodist church corpses cask Fea ah as oe 1 give a dra ate.
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Mrs. E. H. Sheldon
Memorial Hospital
Archie Hawkins
Haskell Grounds
William Moore
Grant Street
Adar of
Plymi
Harmony Circle
Firet
Lawrence Chamber Elects Directors Amid City Meeting
Board of directors convenes at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce meeting. Names and affiliations of new appointees not specified in readable text. Authorities schedule further briefing at the chamber offices.
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Lawrence Chamber of Veode
Market Report Wide Ranging on Wheat Potatoes and Stocks
The report details grain and produce pricing with wheat and alfalfa notes, prairie hay, and Can market movements. It records Kansas City and Chicago area prices, shipments, arrivals, and demand, with notes on butter and poultry markets, stock quotes, and Wall Street activity in a broad daily recap.
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K. A
Liberty Memorial High School
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Rics Ta
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Helianthus Club
Wessie
Hart
Nce
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Ly Liew
Iskm
Ln Dees
Mansse City Way
Kaneas
Praire
Nork
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Apusda
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South Desota
Nel Warbas
Washington Russet Surdanka
Wisconsin Caddiers LG
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Heda
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Turteya
Wall Street
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Am Tei & Yel
Beth Steerey
Gen Motors
Hercules
Kennecott Capite Montxom
Dairy Press
Malott's
Lawrence Loan & Finance CO
Gradvans
Erving
Edi
McSrew & Peck
Zsai Batais
East Ith
Ethan A. Smith
Taxi Prion Cab Company
Jashewiez Theatre Big
City Hall
MC. Manley — Merle Weiinney
Norman Eudacstt
Mgr
Jesus
Jehan
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