Emperor Hirohito to Meet MacArthur In Tokyo
Reports say Emperor Hirohito may meet General Douglas MacArthur tomorrow at the supreme Allied Commander’s residence in Tokyo. Officials noted limited access for correspondents and soldiers as occupation forces reorganize to govern Japan.
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Tokyo
Hirohito
MacArthur
MacArthar
Public Resams
Soserien
Phon
Pastoro
Dors
Imperial Palace
Cnmperor
Hirohita
U. S. First Cavalry
Hichelberzer
Allied order seizes Japanese war materiel for civilian relief
The Allied supreme command ordered the Japanese army and navy stripped of equipment and directed that food and clothing be handed to Japanese civilians. Weapons to be kept by allied forces or used for training or memorials. distribution overseen by the Japanese home ministry.
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MacArthur
Japan
Tokyo
Gpi
Allied Supreme Command
Japanese Home Ministry
Armed Services
Wichita Fire Destroys Hangar and 40 Planes
A massive blaze at Wichita municipal airport last night wiped out the main hangar and 40 planes with damage estimated at 500000 dollars. Winn Broaddus collapsed from smoke while saving planes as witnesses saw the fire spread within minutes. The hangar’s shell remains and officials say a new hangar must be built. The majority of planes were army crafts with others including Piper Cubs Beech and Cessna models.
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Wichita
Kan
Wichita Municipal
Winn Broaddus
Witneses
Park and Fire Department
Airport
Congress Moves Toward Tax Cuts After 16 Years
Washington report notes the House Ways and Means committee began consideration of tax cuts the first since 1929. Proposals aim to reduce wartime levies and ease individual and corporate taxes, with November 1 set as a deadline for 1946 income reductions. Secretary Vinson expected to testify first.
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Washington
Congress
Capitol
House Ways and Means Committee
Hoover
Doughton
D.-N.c
Truman
Forand
D-R.1
Eberharter
D-Pa
House
Coughton
Secretary of the Treasury
Fred M. Vinson
Tigers Clinch At Least Tie For 1945 Pennant
Detroit, Sept 26 UPI The Tigers crushed the Indians 11 0 in the opener of a doubleheader to clinch at least a tie for the American League title Hal Newhouser allowed seven hits and earned his eighth shutout and 24th win Roy Cullenbine and Hank Greenberg drove in three runs apiece with homers as Detroit moved within one win of mathematically clinching the pennant
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Detroit
UPI
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Hal Newhouser
Tigers
Roy Cullendine
Hank Greenberg
Veterans Return Boosts KU Health Screening
More than 1140 students took air physical examinations between Friday and Tuesday at KU. Dr R I Canuteson said a larger percentage of physical deficiency was found due to many returning veterans and 4 F students enrolling. He added non veteran student health is good.
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R. I. Canuteson
Dr. Canuteson
Atkinson to transfer from Sunflower Old Works
Gilbert S. Atkinson longtime executive at Sunflower Old Works will report to the second service id separation center at Fort J. He and his wife will relocate from 1530 Tennessee Street with Mrs. Atkinson remaining in Terre Haute while he starts at his new post. He previously held a reserve commission and received smokeless powder instruction at Picatinny Arsenal before serving at Indiana and Green Rover Ordnance Works and Red Gopher Ordnance Works.
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Gilbert S. Atkinson
Sunflower Old Works
Fort . J
Picatinny Arsenal
Dover
N. J
Indiana Ordnance Works
Charleston
Ind
Green Rover Ordnance Works
Dixon, M
Red Gopher Ordnance Works
Dixon
Sun
Oil Workers Union authorizes nationwide strike
The Oil Workers International Union CIO authorized a nationwide strike if the current government conciliation conference fails. Union leader O Connor said a complete walkout could affect 250000 workers in the industry as 35000 oil workers already strike in seven states. Local 348 in Kansas City planned a test vote at 8 pm. Moscow reports Russia restored diplomatic relations with Hungary after talks involving Marshal Voroshilov and Premier Miklós.
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Chicago
Oi Workers International Union
CIO
O. A. Knight
Fort Worth
Tex
Union International
Washington
William L. Knous
Colorado Supreme Court
Oil Workers International, C.I.C
London
Moscow
Russia
Hungary
Voroshilov
Kinaders
Bela Miklos
Brown Sox game Cancelled by Rain in Last Meeting
The scheduled game between the St. Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox was cancelled due to rain. No make up date exists as the season ends and this was the final meeting between the clubs.
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St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Ad Devouae
Strikes Keep Nearly 650000 Off Jobs Nationwide
An off the job army of nearly 650000 camped along the labor front as postwar disputes kept more than 950000 away from work and 250000 to 300000 idle in New York City where the garment trade suffered a near collapse. AFL elevator and building workers walkouts idled 15000 in 1600 buildings paralyzing business. Nationwide disputes spread with oil and auto talks in Chicago and Detroit as unions seek large wage increases amid stalled negotiations.
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New
Chicago
C.I.0
Oil Workers International Union
Detroit
United Automobile Workers
Chrysler Corporation
C.I.C. United Rubber
Goodrich Company
Akron
Pacific Northwest
A.F.L
AF. Sailors Union of the Pacific
California
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Montana
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
D. A. Knight
William L.knous
Colorado Supreme Court
Secretary of Labor
Schwellenbach
U.A.W
National Labor Relations Board
Chrysler
General Motors Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Truman backs sharing atomic secret with allies
President Truman favors sharing the atomic energy secret with nations willing to accept strict controls. He has not drafted recommendations for Congress. He emphasizes a three nation secret is unlikely and says decisions will align with Britain and Canada while ensuring adequate international controls.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Congress
Japan
Great Britain
Canada
University of Kansas opens eightieth annual exercises
The eightieth opening exercises of the University of Kansas drew more than 2 500 students to Hoch auditorium. Prof Joseph F Wilkins led song and Verdi arias while Dr L B Spake gave greeting and urged loyalty to school and state as the cornerstone of success. Chancellor Malott reflected on KU history and the postwar era.
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University of Kansas
Hoch
Joseph F. Wilkins
Edwin F. Price
Our Mountain
Wilking
Irene Peabody
L. B. Spake
Board of Regents
School of Medicine
Kansas University
Deane W. Malott
Massachusetts Street
Rains Move In Across Kansas Amid Flood Warnings
Weather observer S D Flora reports advancing rainfall across Kansas. Rivers remain below feared flood levels though Neosho and Verdigris rivers rise above banks in Oswego and Parsons. Closures include U S Highway 169 north of Coffeyville while temperatures Sunday and Monday hover around 70s with cooler nights.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Neosho
Oswego
Parsons
Flora
U. S. Higway
Coffeyvile
Western
North Central
Lecompton
Kansas City
Olathe
Leavenworth
Wamego
Manhattan
Fort Riley
Centralia
Hanover
Harveyville
Emporia
Lebo
Climax
Chanute
Fort Scott
Independence
Columbus
Coffeyville
Concordia
Russell
Walker
Hutchinson
Florence
Herington
Wichita
Anthony
Dodge City
Phillipsburg
Goodland
Government to Zero-Ration Hamburger and Processed Meats
Washington reports that hamburger sausage and lunch meats from the three lowest beef grades will be cut to zero ration values for the October rationing period. Secretary of Agriculture Anderson noted last week that the canner cutter and utility grades mainly supply processed meats and canned beef. The top three beef grades used for chops steaks and roasts will remain rationed.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Anderson
Mitchell Joins Pearl Harbor Inquiry as Counsel
Will D. Mitchell, formerly attorney general of Wisconsin, is named today as counsel for the joint congressional committee probing the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He takes the post to work immediately.
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Will D. Mitchell
Widam Zeitchell
Soemer
Hoover
Joint Congressional Committee
Pearl Harbor
Itchell
Stock Market Index Edge Higher on Broad Gains
The stock market index for 60 stocks sits near 70.2 with broad advances lifting prices across sectors. Traders gauge momentum as small caps push notable gains and weekly results trend positive.
KU Enrollment Up 30 Percent as Fall Term Opens
KU enrollment rises 30 percent to 3 359 students at Mt Oread with 289 veterans and 275 new enrollees. Among the new students 191 have prior attendance, 95 married and 30 with children. Veterans span ranks from private to colonel and courses cover from high school refreshers to Ph D work.
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University of Kansas
Mt. Oread
Kansas City
Lawrence
School of Medicine
K. U
G.I
Leonard Axe
Veteran’s Bureau
Army
Navy
Rain Aid to Crops Boosts Kansas Prospects
Topeka reports heavy rains in east and south central Kansas improve crop prospects. Western regions need more moisture while seeding advances across the state. Early corn safe from frost, silage yields rising, soybeans harvested in southeast with mixed prospects.
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Topeka
Kansas
War Stamp Booths Open Only Weekends
Mrs. Henry Werner announced that stamp and bond booths in the Kress and Woolworth stores will close except weekends until the next bond drive starts in late October. The press-store booth remains open Friday and Saturday mornings for regular customers, and the Woolworth booth will be staffed Fridays and Saturdays by Mrs. K C Evans' committee. Bonds are also available at the Woolworth business office.
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Henry Werner
War Finance Committee
Kress
Woolworth
Werner
H. W. Firner
K. C. Evans
Arrivals From Europe Pie William R. Douglass
Lawrence man William R. Douglass aboard the Chapel Gill Victory bound for New York from Europe is reported by the Associated Press. The notice also promotes insured investments up to 5 000 per person by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation and The Lawrence Building and Loan Association through phone contact at 55 800 Mass St. Ady.
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Pie William R. Douglass
Lawrence
Associated Press
Chapel Gill Victory
New York
Europe
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
The
Lawrence Building and Loan Association
Mass
St.—Ady
1944 Banner Year for Trappers
The U S fish and wildlife service reports a banner fur year for 1944 with sales totaling 426 280 798 dollars and trapper earnings between 75 million and 100 million. Muskrat supplied about three fifths of some 25 million pelts. Retail fur sales rose 13 million from 1943. Louisiana led in fur production with 230 480 furs, while Minnesota ranked second. Oklahoma led total moss with skunks and Kansas led in skunk catches.
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Associated Press
Washington
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Trars
Louisiana
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Kansas
Building Sold Ends Raskopf Family Plumbing Era
The Raskopf building at 740 Massachusetts Street in Lawrence was sold to Glen Freeman, owner of a grocer y chain, ending a 78 year family business span that began with a wagon shop. Ed Raskopf, 81, ran the plumbing firm for the last decade. The sale includes all Raskopf plumbing fixtures and tools. Freeman plans interior remodeling and seeks a tenant for the storefront. The plumbing and electrical company will operate from North Lawrence. The elder Raskopf family history covers hides trade and mills as the family moved with Lawrence’s growth.
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Raskopf
Massachusetts Street
Joseph Raskopf
Lawrence
Ed Raskopf
Frank
Franklin
Blue Mill
Eudora
North Lawrence
Freeman
Lawrence Plumbing and Electric Company
North
Lawrence Night at Vinland Fair Program Highlighted
Lawrence will furnish a program at the Vinland Grange fair with Lt Col Lathrop Read as master of ceremonies. Chris Kraft of the Chamber will speak. ventriloquist Foy Brown and monologist Henry Asher also perform. Warren B Decker heads the Good Will committee and J S Daniels chairs the entertainment committee. A Chamber bus will transport Lawrence businessmen. pickup by 7 16 tomorrow night.
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Lawrence
Vinland Grange Fair
Chamber of Commerce
Warren B. Decker
Good Will
Chamber of Comerce
Lathrop B. Read
Lawrence Group
Chris Kraft
Foy Brown
Henry Asher
J. S. Daniels
Joe Wilson
Transportation Committee
Chamber of Commercce
Flood Warning Issued for Ninnescah River Area
Sedgwick County engineers warned residents of the Ninnescah valley to prepare for widespread flooding as the Ninnescah River rose rapidly from the county line eastward. Heavy flood damage reported in upper reaches including Ingman and Pratt counties.
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Wichita
Kan
Ninnescah Valley
Sedgwick County Enginere
L. L. Petticord
Petticord
Ninnescahiningman
Pratt
Plan to Develop Lawrence Airport
A city meeting at the Chamber of Commerce with 21 airport committee members and the city council discussed Lawrence municipal airport development. Civil Aeronautics Administration engineer R. D. MacDonald outlined two expansion plans adding 60 to 75 acres, extending runways, and relocating structures.
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Lawrence Municipal
Chamber of Commerce
Organizations
L. K. Zimmer
Chamber of Commerce Airport Committee
R. D. MacDonald
Kansas City
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Lawrence
MacDonald
Zimmer
William Simpson
Department of
Aeronautical Engineering
K. U
J. C. Harper
Raymond Rice
University of Kansas
Congress
Altho
City’ Council
Columbia
May
City
Kansas
Kansas State College
Buy 369 Season Tickets For High School Games
Lawrence businessmen aided by the Pep Club visited downtown merchants to sell football season tickets for Lawrence Memorial high school home games. They sold 332 adult tickets at 2.50 and 37 children's passes at 1.00 for a total. The opener is set with Toneka high school at Haskell stadium Saturday night at 8:30. Ralph Graber, high school principal, led a ticket drive outside the business district with several local supporters.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial High School
Toneka High School
Haskell Stadium
Simon Hurwitz
Bill Green
Carl Achning
E. J. Coy
Warren Decker
Wade Pierce
Lisle Eby
Deal Six
Clifford Dean
Madison Coombs
A. BE. Woestemeyer
Ralph Graber
Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies and Storms Likely
Kaneas forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a passing shower and thunderstorm risk, especially in the east. Temperatures near today’s highs in the lower 70s with moderate humidity, and rainfall measured at about 0.52 inch since yesterday morning.
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Kaneas
Tampature
Tras
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House of Peers
Yoshichika Tokugawa
Jin Chungking
Foreign Office
Privy Council
Entoy
U. S. Employment Service
Douglas County
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Barnard
Tess
K.U
Atkinson
Picketines Hold
Malott
K. A
Yeateridey
Glen Freeman
Vinland Fair
Ninnescah
Allison-Thomas Flower Shop
R. D. McDonald
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