Refugees and death haunt Korea's front lines in halt light
Hal Boyle reports from Korea where refugees trek roads bleached by dust and fear as U.S. troops press toward the front. A blind elderly man, a barefoot child, and a tearless mother carry kin and belongings amid ruined villages, tanks, and strafing, while police guide weary marchers toward safety. Witnesses recall two stark moments of suffering and humanity on the dusty, perilous journey.
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U. S
Korea
South Korea
Sime
Young Democrat Announces Wichita Plan on Voting Age and Veterans Bonus
A Wichita Kansas chapter of the Young Democrats backs lowering voting age for 18 year olds and pushes a five vote on veterans bonuses as the party platform is set in Topeka on August 24.
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Young Democrat
Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Topeka
Widows of World War II Veterans May Get GI Loan Guaranty
The Housing Act of 1950 extends GI loan guaranties to eligible widows of World War II veterans. Widows who have not remarried may obtain a home, farm, or business loan guaranty of up to 60 percent of the loan or a maximum of 7500 dollars, provided their husband served 1940 to 1947 and died from service connected causes or while on duty. Eligible widows should contact private lenders to arrange loans, after which the VA may guarantee part of the loan.
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Veterans Administration
Kansas City
Three Men Sentenced on Drunkenness Charges in Police Court
Taunton Massachusetts reports three men pled guilty to drunkenness in police court. Judge Wayne Allphin jailed Fillmore Cox for 81 days, Cox on six months probation for a prior conviction.arry McMillan of Detroit and Jim Cadue of Muayetta received 10 day sentences suspended to leave town. William Mzhuktina of Topeka forfeited a $25 bond. Separately a greyhound named Real man owned by Gene Randle of Wichita set a world record for a 675 yard race with new best time.
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Wayne Allphin
Fillmore Cox
Route 1
Cox
Arry McMillan
Detroit
Jim Cadue
Muayetta
William Mzhuktina
Topeka
Taunton
Mass
Real Man
Gene Randle
Wichita
Three Korea Casualties Include Kansas Soldier Wounded
The Department of Defense lists three Kansas men as recent Korea area casualties. Pvt. Robert E. Forth of Chetopa Route 3 is wounded. Pvt. Ivory V. Het of Kansas City and Cpl. Charles T. Lewis of Jamestown are injured, likely in accidents.
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Kansas
Department of Defense
Robert E. Forth
Thomas E. Forth
Chetopa
Route 3
Pfe
Ivory V. Het
Ruth Herbert
Sas City
Land
Charles T. Lewis
Ester R. Lewis
Jamestown
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