Flood Waters Swamp Kansas Cities Amid Seven Deadly Toll
Floodwaters swamped eastern and central Kansas with at least seven dead and widespread destruction. The Kansas River Valley bore the worst impact as major cities like Topeka Lawrence Manhattan Abilene and Kansas City Kansas faced levee breaks and rising water. Bridges collapsed boats aided rescue as hundreds remained trapped while Missouri towns reported two deaths from related flooding and a further two from lightning. Army engineers estimated damages at and above 85 million dollars with flood crests forcing evacuation and isolating communities across multiple townships.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Missouri
Fort Leonard Wood
Kansas River
Kansas City
North Topeka
Oakland
Lawrence
Kansas University
Manhattan
Abilene
North Lawrence
Attenton
Ottawa
Council Grove
Marion
Strong City
Florence
Charles Walcott Fight on TV Televised Heavyweight Title Bout
Variety details Ezzard Charles vs Jersey Joe Walcott heavyweight title fight set for Pittsburgh on July 18. DuMont Network to televise after purchasing radio and TV rights for 100000 dollars, per IBC president Jim Norris.
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New York
Ezzard Charles
Jersey Joe Walcott
Pittsburgh
DuMont Network
Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
DuMont Television Network
When Pepper Is Not Pepper in a Federal Crackdown
A Washington weekly notes fake pepper sold as real spice and the FDA plans to prosecute manufacturers. It laments regulatory overhead but maintains action is needed to protect honest commerce and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Business Men’s Weekly
Food and Drug Administration
Man Accused of Murder Takes Stand in Own Defense
George Kuhn testified at Frederick County Circuit Court that he fired at Irvin W. McCauley at his Mountain View Service Station near Gore on June 9 because he feared being crippled. He admitted the gunfire but denied intent to kill, saying he acted to prevent harm to himself.
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George Kuhn
Irvin W. McCauley
Kuhn
Mountain View
Route 50
Gore
Frederick County
McCauley
Commonwealth
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Newport News to Build New Carrier for Navy
The Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. won the contract to construct a 60,000 ton atomic bomber carrier at an estimated cost of 220 million dollars. The vessel will have a disappearing island, be larger than the Midway class, and too large to pass through the Panama Canal. keel laying is expected more than a year after the award.
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Newport News
Navy
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
Virginia
Harry F Byrd
First District
E. J Robeson, Jr
Warwick County
Adm
Homer N. Wallin
Bureau of Ships
Newport News Shipyard. CoSrt
Washington
Panama Canal
Midway
Two Marine Trainees Die in Faulty Shell Accident
At Camp Pendleton California a faulty mortar shell exploded during a training drill killing two Marine trainees and injuring 17 others. Maj K A Angell said the 18 MM shell was faulty and normal safety precautions were followed as about 50 trainees were on the gunnery range when the round detonated. Fragment spray extended about 30 yards.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
Marine Corps
K. A. Angell
Hooliganism report probed by police near UN building
New York City police investigated complaints of hooliganism outside the Park Avenue headquarters of the Russian delegation to the United Nations. Soviet Delegate Jacob A. Malik said about 20 demonstrators on June 30 shouted hostile remarks and scratched a limousine, while Acting Soviet Delegate Semyon Tsarapkin reported a larger group of 60 to 80 repeating the demonstration last Saturday.
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United Nations
N. Y
New York City
Park Avenue
Jacob A. Malik
U. S
Warren R. Austin
Semyon K. Tsarapkin
Austin
No More Cut Washington Says Detroit Union Delegation
A Detroit union delegation said government officials assured there would be no further cuts in automobile production this year.
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Washington
Detroit
Harriman to Visit Iran Over Anglo-Iranian Settlement
W Averell Harriman will depart for Iran within a day or so to assess prospects for salvaging an Anglo-Iranian settlement amid a tense situation officials describe as near a breaking point. He will consult with leaders on potential paths to easing the impasse.
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Washing
W. Averell Harriman
Iran
Senate
Explosion at GM Allison plant kills six workers in Indianapolis
An explosion and fire at General Motors Allison plant in Indianapolis killed six men and seriously injured another. Major Harold E. Wilber of the Air Force said six dead, possibly seven, as eight men were in the building. The blast occurred in a jet engine testing cell used for Thunder Jet engines under Air Force contract. Recovery work and casualty reports continued as debris and damaged roof blocked access.
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Indianapolis
General Motors Allison
Air Force
Harold E. Wilber
Wilber
Robert D Beckmann
Thunder
Air Force Control
U.N. Forces Meet Stubborn Resistance on Korea Front
U N forces faced stubborn resistance as they attacked southeast of Kumsong, about ten miles east of the Iron Triangle. The Eighth Army said fighting grew heavy with undetermined enemy numbers using semi automatic and automatic weapons and mortars. East of Kumsong two light Red probing attacks were repelled while other sectors reported only light contact. U N naval units continued strategic bombing along the east coast.
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U. S
Eighth Army
Korea
United Nations
Kumsong
Iron Triangle
U N
Flash Fire Injures Three At Staunton Oil Plant
A freak flash fire at the Esso Standard Oil Storage Plant on Staunton's edge injured three workers cleaning a 60,000 gallon kerosene tank. The men suffered first and second degree burns.
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Staunton
Esso Standard
Iran Seeks 25 Million Dollar Loan From U S Bank
Iran facing financial strain from its dispute with Britain over oil sought a 25 million dollar loan from the United States Export-Import Bank. The move aims to ease pressure amid international tensions and potential economic repercussions.
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Iran
Tehran
Britain
United States Export-Import Bank
Bail Reinstated for 15 Communists in New York
Bail for 15 Communists canceled yesterday by Judge Sylvester J. Ryan was reinstated today by Judge Learned Hand of the U S Court of Appeals. The decision restores pretrial release conditions as the case proceeds through appellate review.
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New York
Sylvester J. Ryan
Learned Hand
United States Court of Appeals
Flood Bound Train Heads for Florence Rescue
Efforts moved to send boats from Florence Kansas to rescue 250 passengers stranded aboard the Santa Fe East Capitan streamliner flood bound for Cedar Point, held 24 hours.
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Florence
Kas
Santa Fe
Cedar Point
President seeks seven percent across the board pay rise
President Truman asked Congress to grant a seven percent across the board pay raise for federal postal and civil service workers to keep compensation in line with duties. He urged uniform percentage increases to prevent unequal adjustments across grades and noted inequities in supervisory pay.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Olin D. Johnston
D-Sc
Rep. Murray
D-Tenn
Post Office and Civil Service
Apple Sprays For July Told
W S Hough of Winchester Research Laboratory advises fruit growers to begin DDD leaf roller spraying by July 16 if needed, and to start earlier if more than four or five days are required to complete. The plan notes leaf roller spray is not ideal for Japanese beetle or codling moth control and should target trees with evident leaf damage. The guidance includes mixing one quart DDD per 100 gallons and a late July cover spray of two pounds 50 percent DDT per 100 gallons, with optional ferbam or Bordeaux mixtures, while mites do not yet warrant miticide use.
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W. S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Drama critic Ashton Stevens dies at 78 in Chicago home
Ashton Stevens longtime dean of American drama critics died of a heart attack at his Chicago home last night. The 78 year old critic was renowned for his theater commentary and influence in the field.
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Chicago
Ashton Stevens
Coal Association Seeks Retention of Tax Benefit
The National Coal Association urged the Senate Finance Committee to keep the coal tax advantage in the House approved 7.2 billion dollar bill. James W. Haley argued coal faces inequity, requesting the 10 percent depletion rate be ratified, up from five, with a 50 percent cap of net income.
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Washington
The
National Coal Association Today
Senate Finance Committee
James W. Haley
Association
Haley
House
Harold G. Potts New Commander of Clarke Legion
Harold G Potts was elected commander of Clarke County Legion Post at a meeting in the Community Building Berryville. Other officers named include Jack L Russell Jr Roy E Potts Jr M G O'Brien Carroll Rhoden J M Casey L E Williamson Beverly Whiting Clayton Stickels and Terrell Rutherford Delegates to the Roanoke Department Convention in August are Potts Russell Tasey and Duke with more to be named.
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Harold G. Potts
Clarke Legion
Berryville
Harold G Potts
Clarke County
Legion Post
Jack L. Russell, Jr
Roy E. Potts, Jr
M. G. O'Brien
Carroll Rhoden
J. M Casey
Oficer
L. E Williamson
Beverly Whiting
Clayton Stickels
Terrell Rutherford
Department
Roanoke
Jack L. Russell
J. M. Tasey
Herbert Duke
Guardsmen Near End of Summer Training at Camp Pickett
National Guardsmen from Virginia Maryland and West Virginia nearing end of two week summer drills at Camp Pickett. They prepare for home Saturday after dust filled war games and practice for possible extended active duty this fall.
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National Guardsmen
Pickett
National
43Rd Division
New England National Guard
Europe
Sweetheart Ridge
West Virginia National Guard
Labor unions demand price controls with wage limits support
Washington reports that CIO secretary treasurer James Carey and other union leaders backed President Truman’s anti inflation plan. William Green warned wage ceilings require effective price controls and urged Congress to pass a Defense Production Act enabling price supervision. The meeting followed a Blair House session with Truman and Democratic leaders as House allies seek time to sway votes.
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Washington
AFL
William Green
Green
Capitol Hill
House
Trunan
James Carey
CIO
Labor Movement
Carey
Defense
Charles E. Wilson Green
Wilson
T W. Anderson
Railway Union Executives Association
Congress
Labor
Blair House
Philip Murray
Truman
Mr. Truman
Polio Epidemic Expands in Shreveport Area
Eight new polio cases in Caddo Parish raise 1951 total to 72 with two deaths. Forty nine cases in Shreveport. VA Hospital opens ward to treat patients. charity hospital ward overflow. Parish Police Jury and city cooperate on insect spraying. pools and public gatherings remain open per health board ruling.
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Shreveport
Shreveport Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Caddo Parish
Shreveport Charity Hospital
Parish
City Board of Health
VFW Membership Awards Presented at Post 2123 Meeting
National VFW awards were presented to 11 members of Post 2123 at a monthly meeting at Richard K. Eddy’s Bufflick Road home. J. Douglas Butler delivered the honors for securing 25, 10, or 5 members in the year’s campaign. About 100 overseas veterans attended the outdoor fish fry afterward led by W. W. Baker and Phil Hollis.
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United States
Richard K. Eddy
Bufflick Road
J. Douglas Butler
Granville Cather
Victor Cretes
Elwood Will
Workers Strike Radford Arsenal Over Night Shift Pay
About 3,800 workers at Radford Arsenal including electricians painters and carpenters walked out in a general strike initiated by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local demanding double time wages for the midnight to 8 a.m shift. Pickets blocked the highway east of the arsenal as state police watched. workers at the Watson Flagg Engineering Co were among those affected.
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Roanoke
Radford Arsenal
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Watson Flagg Engineering Co
Arsenal Grounds
Dublin
Wytheville
Arsenal
Yard Party Benefit for Boy Scout Troop 17
Community event at Round Hill Center Friday July 13 from 5 p m to support Boy Scout Troop 17. Proceeds aid troop activities and supplies. Seating and refreshments expected. attendees invited from local residents and families.
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Round Hill Community Center
Riday
Kennietown Methodist Church
Relief Methodist
Pleasant Valley
U. B Church
Cherries 50 Cents a Gallon at Dr Rob inson Orchard
Local cherry grower Dr Rob inson of Clear Brook Virginia offers fresh fruit at 50 cents per gallon. Orchard notes indicate ripe fruit availability and contact for purchases.
Four Are Trapped In Burning Auto
A Rhode Island family of six was involved in a crash at the Bridgeport Chester ferry entrance. Four members, including two small children, died when their car was rammed by a truck and exploded as gasoline ignited. A 15 year old girl survived with serious burns. The truck, owned by Kent Transfer Co of Elkton Maryland, was driven by Michael Sharick. Police say brake failure caused the crash.
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Bridgeport
N. J
Rhode Island
Bridageyort-Chester
Ferry
Underwood Hospital
Woodbury
June McBride
Hopkinton
Mass
Albert Karch
Deborah
Susan
East Greenwich
R. I
Karches
Massachusetts
Annapolis
Kent Transfer Company
Elkton
Michael Sharick
Sharick
House Stands Put On Payroll Cuts
The House insisted on retaining a plan to fill only one of four Civil Service vacancies in the current fiscal year as part of the Labor Department-Federal Security appropriations bill. The 222 to 169 vote sent the measure back to conference, rejecting both Jensen and Ferguson reduction ideas and urging separate item-by-item reductions. A second brief note follows about canning cherries and an orchard contact.
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Washington
House
Senate House
Senate
Jensen
Rep
Iowa
Ferguson
R-Mich
Allied convoy halted by Red guards at Kaesong talks
Korean cease fire talks broke off as Communist guards blocked a U N convoy carrying 20 newsmen. Vice Admiral Joy refused to proceed without press presence cleared to the Kaesong conference site. Ridgway said talks would resume only if the U N party arrives intact. The standoff ended with the convoy turning back.
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Joy
U.N
Matthew B. Ridgway
Munsar
Kaesong
U N
Joyso
Nam I
Ridgway
United Nations
Ae Nations
Admiral Joy
Nam
U. N
Red Radio Confirms Talk Suspension
Chinese Red radio in Peiping confirms suspension of ceasefire talks in Korea and doubts about United Nations negotiators' sincerity. Peiping broadcast cites New China Agency stringer from Pyongyang and notes talks suspended without due consideration of a formal reply. Reinforces that American delegates brought news correspondents, fueling questions on American sincerity in peace talks.
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Tokyo
Red Radio
Peiping
Korea
United Nations
Kyodo
Red New China Agency
Pyongyang
Red
Vice Adm
Turner Joy
Kaeson
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Harry D. Nethers
Harold I. Phillips
Elsie Ramey
Georgia C. Adams
Haven Wolfe
Levi F. Anderson
Lee Clark
H. L. Cadwallader
Charles E. Bass
J. B. Smith
Carrington Harrison
W. H. McCauley
Dale L. Peyton
Eleanor Whitacre
David Anderson
Clyde Dove
Katherine Dove
Capt
Francis Funk
Kenneth Anderson
Virgil McCauley
John Hortenstein
Helen Crim
Sherman Ball
Lucy Gaunt
Viola M Wolford
Harriman
Coal Association
Natural Resource Senate
Treasury
Jewell Ridge Coal Corp
Virginna Smokeless Coal Co
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VFW
Kenneth Robinson
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