Wichita DSC Winner Gets Distinguished Service Cross
Second Lt. Robert L. Holcomb of Wichita Kansas a platoon leader in the 23rd Infantry Regiment received the Distinguished Service Cross for valor in the battle for Old Baldy Major General James C. Fry division commander presented the award Holcomb earned the DSC during the bloody offensive while serving with his unit in Korea
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Old Baldy
Subcommittee critiques housing aid program outcomes
A legislative subcommittee examined the years studies on home ownership and contractor accountability. It criticized contractors who withhold deposits or fail to correct defects, raised concerns about pre site engineering and drainage hazards, and urged binding warranties. it found FHA and VA programs since 1946 had treated six million new homes, though results were viewed as unsatisfactory.
Ten from Douglas County join Baker Choir for candlelight vespers
Ten singers from Douglas County perform with Baker University Choir at the 13th annual candlelight vespers Sunday at First Methodist Baldwin. Prof. William C. Rice directs. Soloists include Ann Benham and Phyllis Fuckinger among Baldwin area members. Baker brass ensemble opens with carols from the tower before two performances at 4 and 7.30.
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Columbus
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Five Air Force Officers Die in Rapid City Fire
Five air force officers were killed in a fire at Rapid City Air Force Base that ripped through a two story frame barracks. Six other officers were burned. The victims were part of officers on temporary duty with the 72nd Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. Rapid City hosts major bomber units.
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Private Funeral at Little White House for Mrs Wallace
In Independence Missouri the funeral of Mrs David W Wallace 90 mother of the first lady was held at the Little White House with President Truman Mrs Wallace died Friday in the White House a cerebral thrombosis prompted the private observance The Trumans maintained strict privacy at the mansion and burial site with no flowers and the presidential train staying on to Kansas City until departure
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Fifty Olathe residents tour Dyche Natural History Museum
About fifty people from Olathe visited the Dyche Natural History Museum at the University of Kansas for a Sunday afternoon conducted tour. Dr E Raymond Hall, director, explained current research projects and the Whistling Swan habitat donated last spring by Frank Hodges of Olathe. He hoped for more Kansas city groups to visit on Sundays.
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U. S. Tourists Valued In Rome Report
An Italian financial daily reports American tourists are valued 245 times more than visitors from other nations. They are said to spend significantly more, reflecting a strong preference for U S travelers in Rome.
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Office Christmas Party Now Under Mama's Guiding Hand
New York column notes office Christmas parties drift from wild revels to family affairs led by wives. It details changes from old boss led gatherings to modern moderated events with women ensuring homeward returns before Santa. Some fear lost spontaneity but overall parties become planned productions.
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Peace in Korea Seen Dim by UN Chief Trygve Lie
Trygve Lie told a Norwegian state program that there is little hope for peace in Korea. He said the United Nations has done all possible, but those who started the Korean War and attacked South Korea remain against peace.
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Top Biblical Authority Defends Revised Version
In Denver the leading biblical scholar rejects claims that the revised standard version undermines the virgin birth doctrine. He asserts the grounds for the doctrine remain stated plainly and unequivocally in the new version.
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Yale Divinity Dean Rejects Gays Claim Misrepentant
Luther A. Weigle, dean of Yale University Divinity School, told a news conference that anyone that gays otherwise is misrepenting the facts. Weigle headed a committee of
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