Legion Headquarters Dedication in Indiana
August 21 1950 Indianapolis Indiana the American Legion dedicated its new national headquarters built by the state of Indiana at a ceremony. Governor Schricker presented the $2 5 million structure to George W Craig national commander. President McNutt praised the Legion for preparedness and universal military training as a bulwark against tyranny.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Legio Tional
Legion
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
Anl
United States
United Nations
Indiana
Schricker
George W. Craig
Brazil
Legion National
Congress Eyes Slashing Nondefense Waste in Spending
Still Spend and Spend Congress ordered two city mail deliveries daily to halt a 500 million dollar deficit without changing appropriations. The piece notes agencies waste funds, bureaus resist cuts, and urges public support in the November elections for accountable spending.
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Congress
Post Office Department
Postmaster General
Tax Levy Increases Hit Douglas County Residents
The state tax levy will raise the total property tax for Douglas county next year with Lawrence assessments up 98 cents per $1000. State levies fall slightly while county city and school budgets rise, and higher valuations do not keep levies unchanged. Across the state deficits and defense needs push federal taxes higher, with Senator George noting billions more revenues are required. The trend from local to national levels is toward a heavier taxpayer burden.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
George
War Correspondents Face News Bottleneck in Korea
Reporters in Korea face uneven coverage as teletypes were seized by the army halting direct feeds. Some claims overstated military gains while later advances proved limited, highlighting the difficulty of accurate reporting in a hot Southeast Korea war zone.
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Korea
Victory Fox
War reporting struggles to show true fighting reality
The passage notes readers want U.N. offensives that advance, while news rooms admit difficulty in delivering straight war coverage. It cites editors, including Garden City Telegram's, acknowledging the challenge of reporting this war honestly and to satisfaction amid frontline complexities.
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U.N
Garden City Telegram
Ten Days of Malik at U.N. Security Council
In a grim view of the world crisis the piece notes Malik's looming ten day end as U.N. Security Council chairman. It argues the council has wasted a month of inaction while pledged defense of South Korea remains unfulfilled and Malik's role has blocked decisive action, with Russia aiming for rule or ruin.
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Malik
Security Council
The
U.N
South Korea
Russia
United Nations
Drives Stall on Korean Front Amid Temporary Stalemates
Week ends with stalled communist advances along the Korean front. U N and allied counterattacks gain ground while Taegu endures continued shelling. Pohang retaken but still needs northward push for reliable supply access as battles loom. Housing project in Germany completed on time with no strikes or picketing amid war work. Trygve Lie seeks a 45 percent UN budget next year. Icebox temperatures persist as Kane Bans ignore conventions and fires rise. Resort weather caution remains.
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U.N
Taegu
Pohang
Germany
Price Cruclirses Sandaire
Local engagements and a retirement death in Kansas
Old Home Town announces the engagements of gaiet Lewis to David L Shirek and Frances Eberhart to Martin E Henry. Mr Sommer entertained in honor of Ernest Milburn. C H Lareem’s granddaughter Patricis Lee engaged to Marvin Evans. Dr Ernest Hiram Jidey, KU professor emeritus, died aboard ship while returning from Orient travel.
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Fred V. Lewis
Gaiet
David L. Shirek
E. H. Shirk
el Dorado
George Eberhart
Frances
Martin E. Henry
M.S. Henry
Kansas City
Gi. A. Sommer
Ernest Milburn
Silver City
N. M
C. H. Lareem
Patricis Lee
Marvin M. Evans
Mar- Mo
Erest Hiram J.idiey
Chi Omega house sold to Delta Sigma Lambda on West Campus
Twenty five years ago the Chi Omega pit house at 211237 Indiana Street was purchased by Delta Sigma Lambda fraternity. The sorority will be reseated in a new residence on West Campus Road this fall. Several residents and social events are noted, including Fay Hudson of Oskaloosa in Lawrence on business and a party hosted by Ellen Hazard in honor of Edelw Northup of Dwyer Oklahoma.
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Chi Omega
Indiana Street
Delta Sigma Lambda
West Campus Road
Fay Hudson
Oskaloosa
Lawrence
Henry Shearer
cEudora
Con.necticut Street
Ellen Hazard
Progressive Party
Edelw Northup
Dwyer
Oklo
Deichman
Ing
Fol' Willardean Harnary Dorer
Helen Zou
Alice Wit 'Huni White
John Hut- Tucker
Archie, Kennedy
Tun
Lew Crurtner Bratton
Gyaree
Atkeson
Dawrense Gilbert
Uoyd Durr
Stuart Hazard
Fine Inter
Ratherherby
Mildred Snyiler
Galdie Roffruim
Fi Lenin
Veltis Lindsey
Reunion at Oak Grove recalls Civil War veterans
About 90 survivors of the original Lawrence Civil War band met at Oak Grove for a weekend reunion. The gathering honored three veterans Grant Mull W B Brown and Sam Elliott for distance walking feats while other notices include infantile paralysis deaths Ronald Raines 17 Perry and local political appointments in Douglas County with C C Hall elected Republican central committee chair and listed precinct leaders.
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Lawrence
Oak Grove
Univers Kansas
Grant Mull
W. B. Brown
Sam. Elliott
Ronald Raines
Perry
C. C. Hall
Republican Central Committee
Douglas County
Harry Dick
C. Hall
A. L. Cox
James Strode
Charles Gilmore
Green Keith
J. W . Lee
Grant Township
Jeoh Ham ‘Mig
Plans to Place Medical Seniors in Rural Clinics Pay Dividends
Reflector Chronicle notes a rural health forum praising a plan by Dr. Franklin Murphy to have medical seniors spend 11 weeks in field training with a Kansas town physician. The program teaches small town medicine, attracts students to rural life, and aims to improve facilities in Kansas for years to come.
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Asaas
Franklin Murphy
University of Kansas Medical School
Kansas
Nehru and India’s Tibet policy signal Asia leadership
The piece argues Nehru’s note to the Chinese communist regime signals rising Indian influence in Asia. It highlights Tibet’s autonomous status, Chinese regional autonomy offers, and Nehru’s aim to guide Asia while maintaining India’s own national growth and leadership potential.
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Nehru
India
Asia
Tibet
Plastic Hatbox Friendly Weekend Travel Case
A light plastic hatbox for weekend apparel features tiny exterior feet to prevent rolling when upright. The compact carrier is designed for easy handling and storage.
Grandpappy Respect Among Korean Front Correspondents
Don Whitehead recalls becoming a grandpappy at 42 while reporting in Korea. He balances sentiment about his newborn grandson with frontline duties as Marines land and reporters push for interviews. A mutinous radio, a white rabbit, and the chaotic, human side of war accompany his assignment.
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Don Whitehead
Korea
Ruth
Phillies
Brooklyn Dodgers
Phils
Ebbetts Field
Brooklyn
Obituary of John Fox and Coffeyville Mayor John D. Byers
John Fox born April 26 1896 in Frankfort County Kentucky died August 11 in Bell Memorial Hospital Kansas City Kansas. He married Ruth Edgar October 30 1915 and survived by three children including Marjorie Downs Bettie Moxley and John E. Fox plus grandchildren. funeral at Hampton Funeral Home Oskaloosa with Rev J W Station officiating. burial in McLouth cemetery. Former Coffeyville mayor John D Byers 67 died Friday. he led Coffeyville from 1934 to 1947 and ran a business college in Chanute before 1920.
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John Fox
Frankfort County
Kentucky
Bell Memorial Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
Ruth Edgar
Marjorie Louise Downs
Tulsa
Okla
Bettie Delores Moxley
Hawthorne
John E. Fox
McLouth
Hampton Funeral Home
Oskaloosa
J. W
McLouth Cemetery
Burialwa
Coffeyville
John D. Byers
Chanute
State Flag and Panhandle State Puzzle List
A dense word puzzle listing horizontal and vertical clues. It weaves state nicknames, symbols, and random terms like Panhandle State and various abbreviations, inviting solvers to fill letters across a grid based on given hints.
Your Picture Your Gift From the Heart
A photographer’s portrait is a timeless gift that captures the aging you. It can recreate memories from childhood and show how far you have come, convincing friends who have moved away that time has made you more handsome. It’s a persuasive reminder of personal history and proud moments.
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Lawrence
P.S
Radio Schedule Entries for KMBC WDAF and Associates
A dense listing of radio program titles and timings across KMBC WDAF and affiliated stations for a Monday August 21 schedule. It lists shows such as One Man's Family, Lone Ranger, Hollywood Playhouse, Ethel and Albert, Voice of Firestone, Broadway's My Beat, The Gabby Show, and many more with times ranging from morning through late night, including newscasts, talk formats, musical programs, and variety segments. It references numerous call letters and program names, with occasional names of performers or hosts like Garry Moore, Frankie Masters, and Charles Boyer, indicating a full network day of entertainment, news, and musical programming.
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KMBC
WDAF
Wren—Tesla
Newseast
Charles V. Stensoli
Wren
Lone Ranger
Hollywood Playhouse
Ethel and Albert
Voice of
Firestone
Beat Wren
Henry J. Taylor
KMAC
KCMQ
Band of America
KMEC
Granby's
Green Acres
KMIBC
Joan
KCMO
City Council
U. N. Highsidre
Garry Moore
Tuessay
Milt and
Scotty
Wren—Minte
Woawren
Ren—United Nations Daf
Tigs
WDAC
Lorenzo Jones
Dr. Malone
Our Town
KMEBC
WDAP
One Man's Family
KMIC
KMRU
Holywood
Thart
Gentlemen of the Press
Penny Singleton
Luigi
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Old Home Town
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Quantana
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Joen Me
Topeka State Journal
Hubby
Augusta Gazette
Happily Ever
Soliloquy
James £. Omtom
Dewitt MacKenzie
Orient
West
Red
China
Zeer
Peiping
Red Redgime
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Agra
Far East
Ism
England
Mahatma
Randhi
Texas Mission
Ly Est
Bb Lalor
Charlton Insurance
Postoffice
Reusch
Sheppy Moon
Joe Achelbar
Wolfson
Oresd
Alirdeewood
Pha
Hanna’s
RCA Victor
Lote Smith Co
General Plumbing
Wenatal
Walt Sneegas
Bellinger Electric
Videan
Motorola
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