Enemies roar over Yank River lines in heavy battle
An Inchon–Seoul area fight rages as Red forces shell west coast positions while American Marines and doughboys fight in bitter ground combat. Artillery and mortar barrages pound roads west of Chidong near a junction faced by the Fifth Infantry. Marines push toward Kosang as infiltrators block Idong and Masan roads amid heavy fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Ben Whitehead
Tom Lambert
Chidong
Chinju
Kosang
Idong
Masan
Water floods Atchison Globe press room after downpour
Heavy rain floods Atchison streets and overflows sewers forcing the Atchison Globe to print from St Joseph presses. Water enters the press room through a hole dug by road workers damaging a motor and delaying publication planned for tomorrow. Signs indicate 9.13 inch rainfall in 45 minutes and several blocks of paving undermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Ram
Atchison Globe
St. Joseph
News-Press
Globe
Tning
Zielals
Pew
Commercial Street
Brother and Sister Act Thrills Chicago Fair Fans
A brother and sister dancing duo wowed Chicago fairgoers with a free performance. Betty and Benny Fox danced on a 1 1 inch platform 110 feet high, solo and together, performing rope skips, rhumba, waltz, and the Charleston atop the tiny sky stage amid cries of concern from the crowd. The veterans call them among the most daring acts without safety devices and they appear four times daily before the grandstand of the fair pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chiago
Betty
Benny Fox
Benny
Fireman Hero Rescues Family and Alerts Fire Crew
A versatile fireman Donald Russel saved his wife and six children when their home caught fire in Earlville. He drove five miles to sound the alarm at a volunteer firehouse and returned with a firetruck to help extinguish the blaze. Fire Chief Frank Morgan valued the loss at 2500 dollars. In county court today Woodrow Lee Moore and Merle E Washington were each fined 10 dollars plus costs for drunkenness, and Donald A Hoss of Topeka was fined 18 dollars plus costs for a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlville
Donald Russel
Russel
Frank Morgan
Woodrow Lee Moore
North Fifth Street
Merle E. Washington
Michigan Street
Donald A. Hoss
Topeka
Frank Gray
Hospital Notices and Local Births and Injuries
Memorial Hospital records list multiple births including a son for Mr and Mrs Yee at Sunpy tide and other families with newborns at addresses in Tennessee Hall and East Eighteenth street. The report notes injuries from lacerations to a left middle finger, a forehead wound from an electric iron, and a nail puncture on a right ankle. Names include Ada Vine Helen Womly Hazel Holmes Elsie Gerstenberger Mable Smith Margurrite Boyer Dorothy Overbrook Normit ippert and James Reabinson Stanley Yoder Harold Grammer plus Los Angeles area references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Vine
Helen Womly
Hazel Tennessee
Sire Holmes
Kentucky Street
Elsie Gerstenberger
Eudora
Mable Smith
Connecticut Street
Margurrite Boyer
Ohio Street
William Allen
Biol
Louisiana
Adit
Walker
An Clark Jackson
Tennessee Hall
William Melton
Tom Yee
Robert Coleman
East Eighteenth Street
James Reabinson
Aul
Robinton
Lake Street
Stanley Yoder
Clen Yoder
Harold Grammer
Hiowa Janener
Unnamed inmate escapes jail after police handoff incident
Law rence police turned a jail inmate over to county deputies but the man vanished while the deputy attended other business. The escape occurred as staff shuffled duties and the inmate claimed he was left to “go up and make myself at home.” Nearby, a fisherman described a catfish that broke a line and later produced a larger catch with a muskrat in its stomach. Bank and river data along with local public notices are also noted in the region’s news briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
County Sheriff's Office
Theolicemen
Lake View
Murray Extends Lead in Oklahoma Gubernatorial Recount
Oklahoma City's report shows Murray ahead by 41 unofficial votes with 55 of 77 counties counted in the statewide recount for governor. The process, in its fourth day, awaits two large counties Oklahoma and Tulsa supply outcomes while Coe challenges are seen as unlikely to alter the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Johnston Murray
Murray
William 0. Coe
Muskogee
Tulsa
Coe
Supreme Court
One Fireman Killed in Memphis Roof Collapse
Memphis Tennessee August 8 a warehouse roof collapse during demolition killed a firefighter identified as 44 year old Robert W Fortune and injured twelve voters as about 13 firemen pulled hoses into the building Hundreds of spectators freed trapped workers while fire chief John Klinck reported seven hospitalized with critical injuries and others treated and dismissed the blaze began with an acetylene torch at the former Cudahy Packing Co site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
John Klinck
Robert
Robbed by hitchhikers near Junction City
Boonville Mo Aug 8 Ph Jimeny Lowery of Junction City told highway patrol last night two hitchhikers robbed him of 100 dollars in a motor car three miles west of town. Lowery said he picked up the two men in Kansas City and they commandeered the car at pistol point. He drove onto a side road and fled. The car, a 400 Lincoln, was owned by Davis Motor Co of Junction City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Jimeny Lowery
Junction City
Highway Patrol
Pere
Lowery
Jtve
Kansas City
Davis Motor Cost
ROTC entitlements outlined for reserve and guard members
The order details ROTC options for enlisted reservists and National Guardsmen in advanced Army and Air Force ROTC programs. It notes possible discharge to continue studies if discharged before the fall deadline, otherwise risk of reserve call. It clarifies exemptions from the draft for those in basic or advanced ROTC and directs unit commanders to advise affected personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.O.T.C
Army
Force R.O.T.C
Air National Guard
Air Force
A.f.ro.t.c
Hausman
KUS Army B.O.T.C
Gaylord Davis to race in national soap box derby at Akron
Gaylord Davis 13 and parents Cecil and Mrs Davis depart by train for Akron to contest the national soap box derby Sunday. Entrants must be 10 to 15, build their own racers under 6 00, and first prize is a 5000 college scholarship. Gaylord’s racer cost 5.95. sponsor Emporia Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Devig
Cecil Davis
Connecticut Street
Akron
Gaylord
United States
Emporia
Emporia eGazette
Davises
Lawrence
Davis
Santa Fe Railroads
Santa Fe
Kangas
Atchison
Wichita
Camp Y-Noah
Jimmy Stewart
Jack Deinsey
Robert Shaw
Tme
Imother
Plan to discuss fall campaign by Democratic Midwest group
James C. Quigley of Valentine presides over a Democratic Midwest conference kickoff to plan the fall election effort. Minnesota Detroit Lakes meeting aims to coordinate campaigns for Congress and nominate candidates in nine midwest states including Kansas and Oklahoma. Des Moines meetings previously launched campaign for nomination of President Truman. Des Moines hosts another gathering to discuss farm legislation as Republicans plan a rally in Des Moines August 13-14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Xeb
Detroit, Lakes
Minn
James C. Quigley
Midwest
Nebras
Quigley
Karsus
Oklahoma
Tramin
Liuta
Des Maines
Sind
Detroit Lakes
Pili de
Lady Anglers Stoke Fredonia Fishing Crowd
In Fredonia Kansas on August eleventh two women and a young girl fished the Fall River Reservoir. Mrs Luther Hoham Mrs Lyle Brown and Paula Brown borrowed ten minnows and used them all to catch fifteen fish trading every one. Paula amused herself by tossing a plug and caught six more fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Kan
Luther Hoham
Lyle Brown
Paula
Fall River
Tien Paula
Two Men Arrested After Drunken Driving Incident
City police arrested J I Gengery aged 70 of 729 New Hampshire Street after his car struck Henry Hendrickson’s bar at 1101 Pennsylvania Street. Damage was about $100. Robert E Blanchard, 67 of Topeka, was picked up at Seventh and Arkansas Street driving a truck. Bond set at $350 for both. Gengery posted bond and was released to appear in police court Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Gengery
New Hampshire Street
Henry Hendrickson
Pennsylvania Street
Lincoln Street
Hendrickson
Robert E. Blanchard
Topeka
Seventh and
Arkansas Street
Gengery
Heap Smoke Not Fire In Arkansas City Blaze
Hundreds of Arkansans flocked downtown last night as fire trucks and police rushed to a dense smoke area. Firemen searched buildings for over a half hour before Fire Chief Harry McCullough said the pall drifted from the city dump onto the Arkansas River and settled in calm air, the crowd dispersing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Kan
Harry McCullough
Arkansas River
Marriage Licenses Issued From Probate Court Office
Licenses issued to John P. Ortega 37 Kansas City and Alice Maylemann 23 Kansas City. Also to Loren C. Ford 22 Tonga noxie and Patricia J. Tuppin 2 Tonganoxie. And to Fedra Antonioli 22 Lima Peru and Margaret J. Love 18 Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate Court
John P. Ortega
Kansas City
Alice Maylemann
Loren C. Ford
Tonganoxie
Patricia J. Tuppin
Fedra Antonioli
Lima
Peru
Margaret J. Love
Lawrence
Admitted Theft of Tools From Lecompton Garage
Two suspects, James E. Love of 1700 Kentucky Street and a 15 year old youth, admitted taking carpentry tools from a Lecompton garage and returning them the same night. They are in county sheriff custody. Love is charged with burglary. The report notes the incident involved a local home shop and a preliminary identification by Undersheriff Trevis E. Glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lome
Garore
Lecompton
Trevis E. Glass
James E. Love
Russia Veto Expected in Korean Crisis Debate
The article discusses the Korean conflict at the United Nations, noting Russia’s anticipated veto and the Soviet plan to halt efforts to push North Korea back to the 38th parallel. It frames the dispute as a propaganda war while highlighting Trygve Lie’s readiness to convene a General Assembly meeting on short notice if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Korea
Jakob Malik
38Th Parallel
Korea
Lake Success
Russia
Security Council
Council
Trygve Lie
National General Assembly
Lie
Army Reserves Called Regardless of Dependents Policy
Washington reports the Army is phasing priority for men with dependents in reservist calls. Officials say no policy change was announced, but soldiers are being called up based on military needs rather than dependency status. The move aims to fill National Guard and reserve units and acquire key specialists for regular units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Individ Army
Harriman Returns With Optimistic Korea War Report
Harriman lands in Washington with a hopeful briefing to President Truman on Korea. General MacArthur relayed a reassuring message to ease worries as Harriman, in a three day visit, conferred with MacArthur and met South Korean leader Syngman Rhee and U S Eighth Army commander Walton Walker in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Uti-W
Averell Harriman
Washington
Trian
General MacArthurs
MacArthur
Harriman
Ho MacArthur Ad
Pr Dent Ssneman Rhee
South Korea
Walton TH. Weber
U. S. Eighth Army
Korea
Deaths and Funerals A T Kirby and Others
Death notices for A Th Frederick a legal businessman died yesterday. Funeral services will be at Funk's chapel tomorrow at 2 PM with R H M Sippel in charge. Burial in Memorial Park. Also Richard Emery Kirk aged carpenter died at his TanganoXie home. Services Wednesday at 2 PM from Quisenberry chapel TongaNoxie, interment Maple Grove. Survived by wife and children and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Frederick
A. Th. Frederick
Funk
R. H. M Sippel
Menorial Park Cemetery
Richard E. Wir
Richard Emery Kirk
Carpenter
Tangasiax
Quisenberry Chapel
Tonganoxie
Maple Grove
Mattie A. Kirby
Lucy J. Junes
Armstrong
Kansas City
Kan
Zola M. Pearson
Ida E. Mersavetz
Street
Lawrence
Anna’ Leone Brown
Mississipn
Donald. Kirby
Bonner Springs
Estella Lewis
Stillwater
Okla
Amos T. Kirby
Sioux City
Jows
Kansas VFW to Dedicate Cottage at Michigan National Home
The Kansan cottage at the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids Michigan will be dedicated Friday August 25 with Department Commander Wayne Richards of Arkansas City and Department Auxiliary President Marie Shatto of Kansas City officiating The cottage was funded entirely by Kansans to aid widows and orphans and includes a child village hospital facilities recreation and education in a normal community setting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W. National Home
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Wayne Richards
Arkansas City
Marie Shatto
Kansas City
Kansas
Kangas
Eulon Rapide
Market News highlights New York trading activity
Market briefs show mixed results across commodities and stocks. Cotton and grains advance on demand while steel and motor shares rebound on strong earnings. Kansas City livestock and grain reports reflect steady to higher prices, with cattle and calf markets noting varied demand and light sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Aug
USDA
MHL
Baldwin area community chatter and visiting notices
Mr and Mrs Stewald and daughter Mary Martha visited Alfred Stewald on Friday evening. Families including Hertfewalt and daughter, the Alfred Stewalds, and Willi Jers eer and children joined a picnic near Lawrence. Mrs Karl Terstenberger hosted guests on Church Street. Local officers were named for a ladies organization. A former Baldwin resident returned home after several days away. Multiple calls, visits, and social stops are noted, with neighbors and relatives from Baldwin, Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Stewald
Mary Martha
Alfred Stewald
Hert Fewalt
Alfred Sles Walds
Willi Jerseer
Weinarck
Lawrence
Karl Terstenberger
Wea
Church Street
Harry Haxeninich
Charles Gorstenberker
Allert Neuaufter
Desale Grimes
Mira
Henry
Serkeant-ale-Arms
Anita Stadler
Lamimer
Stephen Oldham
Aun
Larey
Topeka
Sun Ness
Freddie Ness
Sind Mors Flay Lioers Caret
Betty Hose
White Litte
Carel
Sue Gerstenberrere
Phong
Carrol Gerstenberger
Ciel
David Witeon
Drutter
Sandra
Nels
Vwisabeth Birdie
Bruce Kindly
Mevlicine Lodge
Patria Aranipaverty
Mr. King
Sam
Nela
Bichon
Sinklay
Stephen Old Hon
Larry
Delbert Bisetée
Lawrences
Aired
Enel Rotinanck
Louis Nels
Marion Nyierg
Renlly
Manivitarn
Baal Kincaid
Baal
Charte
Linrones
Linrones, Were Entrained To Atotelark
Curtin Liedrich
Maxine
June
Rarlyon
Mee Diedrich
Kaa Valley State Bank
Felderb. Ln
Mise Henrl
Etn
Schubert
Mra
Windia
Mae Eludl
Mires Joseph Dine Mure
Clarence
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Yank
Memorial Hospital
Ide
Arkarre Pickens
Daly
Dorothy Overbrook
M Riley
Bors
Normit ‘Ippert
Junior Hall
Cry
Federal Reserve District
Wakama
Louis Oleem
Route 6
Dutton Bridge
Highway 59
Douglas County
Tennessee
Boonville, Mo
Raymond Williams
Moberiy
Bob Clinton
Bismark
853Rd
Bill Persinger
Diller
W. Va
Mack C. Conk
Altoona
Soap Box Derby
Gaylord Davis
Lady Anglers
Two Bays
le Compton
Jeannet
V.F.W
Michigan
New York
Ircenulara Matora
Cate
Roosters
Ani Mogs
Kanne
Krnans
Emda
Kansog City
Wall Street
General Motors
International Paper
Surnivor
Dataler
Packard
Studebaker
Senne- Huebuck
Admiral Orp
Sharka- Withington
Natural Ger
Rennecorr Orien
Ise Tunt
Eaers Electric
Jteridig
Beere Paper
West Virginia
Baltimore and
Ghia
Grystrn
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
W._W. Gerstenberger
Kam
Admiral Corp
Chrysler
Deere
Pune Food
M1 Motors
Gevdls
Mary Rat
Kennecott
Monty Ward Yenney
Sears
Masden's Watch Shop
Just OM Mass
Fine Watch & Clock
Just Call
Downs Travel
Mass. St., Lawrence, Kan
Ulin
Schubert Froxa
N. H. St
City Hall
M. C. Manley
Merle McKinney
Decker-Keys Agency
Warren Decker
Myron
West
Raul
Kans
Karl Kreider
Mer
E. &thSt
Lawrence Memorial CO
Norman Endacott
Mar
THE
Travelers
Hartford
Traylor
Calvin
Mass
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