Waters Receding After Worst Flood Peak in KC Area
Floods eased from their peak in Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas as the Missouri and Kansas rivers receded in places. More than 75 000 people were driven from homes. Fire destroyed 24 buildings and wounded 14 workers. The president asked Congress for 15 million to aid relief, later boosted to 25 million.
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Truce Parley Advances in Friendly Atmosphere in Korea
United Nations negotiators reported progress in Korean war cease fire talks at Kaesong as delegates from both sides remained largely calm. Meetings focused on forming a mutual agenda with no armed presence observed at the venue and officials noted a friendlier tone than previously.
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Truman To See Flood In Missouri Area
The White House announced that President Truman will fly tomorrow to inspect the flood area in Missouri, assessing damage and relief needs. Local officials expected access to affected towns and riverside communities as debris cleanup begins.
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Missouri Flood Strikes Across State After Big Washout
The Missouri flood covers 200 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles with all bridges closed and seventeen deaths reported. Gen. Pick warned costs may exceed 500 million dollars as President Truman designates flooded regions as disaster areas and military and relief services mobilize nationwide.
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Remodeled Offices Move and Local Ads Districtwide
Medical doctor W H Schumaker relocates his practice to 1522 Cleveland NW. July sale offers 20 percent off 2000 patterns from Canton Wallpaper Co. Ads promote Motorola TV trade-in value, furniture at Market Street, and a new office site for Al Sheetz Agency on McKinley Avenue NW. Also mentions radio collection tips and various local merchants.
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Britain Opposes U S Spain Naval Base Links
London reports Britain advised the United States against military ties with Franco Spain. U S naval chief Admiral Sherman tours Europe amid talks on bases, with France opposing U S bases as politically unwise. Britain probes Spain's Atlantic alliance bid while updated eye exam ad closes the snippet.
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Softee Inc. Offers Free Salt With Installations
With each Lindsay automatic water softener installed and purchased this month we will give a free one year supply of salt. Phone 45181. Softee Inc., 134 12th NW ad.
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Police Take First Place In City Bus Auto Race
An impromptu road race between a city bus and an automobile on Canton streets at 12 45 a m led to arrests for reckless operation. Kenneth L Meyers age 19 of 1594 Tanner Ave and Robert T Roszmann age 29 of 36th and Priests Massillon were charged after racing east on Tuscarawas St up to 65 mph between blocks 1900 and 1300 near Tuscarawas St and Warner Rd.
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Photographer And Fiancee Die In Canton Route 8 Crash
A Canton photographer Chuck Finley 23 and his fiancee Mary Lou Rueffer 20 died after a collision on Route 8 near 54th Street. Finley, a Repository staffer since April, was en route to Akron Canton Airport to cover a Civil Air Patrol flight. Rueffer, Kent State student, died later at Mercy Hospital. Driver of the other car Theron Goodson 47 said he heard a click before the crash and was not charged. The couple, longtime Canton residents, met at Kent State and planned to marry next month. The deaths mark the 26th and 27th road fatalities in Stark County this year. The story also reports on martial law in Teheran following riots linked to Harriman’s visit.
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Chuck) Finley
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Leopold abdicates Belgian throne to son Baudouin I
King Leopold III relinquishes the throne after 17 years, urging Belgians to rally around his elder son Baudouin I who becomes king. Baudouin, 20, will take the royal oath tomorrow as Leopold signs the abdication at the Brussels palace. The cabinet holds power in the interim.
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Reprisal Moves Remove Two Hungarian Diplomats
The United States expels Albert W. Sherer Jr. and Ruth Tryon as persona non grata after Hungary orders out Lajos Nagy and Peter Varkonyi. Dr Emil Weil will replace Nagy as minister. Washington cites retaliation while noting Hungary has reduced its own diplomatic staff.
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Enemy Ready To Hurl Blow If Parley Fails
U S Eighth Army reports North Koreans and Chinese prepared to mount a massive attack if cease-fire talks collapse. Estimates suggest 72 divisions, roughly 9 000 to 10 000 men per division, could be unleashed within five to seven days. UN forces remain at high readiness as talks stall and air raids continue to target Red airfields amid favorable weather.
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Dictators Alphabet A B C Army Bureaucrats and Controls
The piece argues that the army, bureaucracy, and control mechanisms are essential for a dictator to force his will on a nation's people, highlighting the interconnected power pillars behind autocratic rule. An advertisement for The Timken Roller Bearing Company appears as well.
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Liability Rates On Cars Increase Canton Area Rates Rise
An insurance increase averaging about 25 percent was enacted in the Canton area with higher costs blamed on wages, materials, repair, and medical expenses. The adjustments affect automobile liability and property damage coverage, with specific new rates listed for various driver and use classes.
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