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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1951
Page
3
French forces report a decisive win in Indo China as Wan Army units claim to have crushed the latest Communist offensive. The遭-is unclear in the text but indicates a successful counteroffensive with significant enemy losses and strategic momentum for allied forces in the region.
Telford Taylor announced a plan with Reconstruction Finance Corp to provide financial assistance to small businesses engaged in defense or essential civilian work. He outlined steps to aid the transition to defense production and proposed a conference of about 50 large prime-contract holders to clarify subcontract information and benefits. A Washington conference is planned and proposals aim to boost small firm contract awards.
Oakland California December 22 1939 Ralph Hutching a painting contractor signed a complaint charging his 16 year old son Samuel with the murder of his wife Evelyn Hutchins. The boy admitted killing his mother after she found him playing hockey in the basement. He said he dreamed of killing the family and started a fire after the slaying. Hutching attributed possible influence to a baseball injury and television. His sister described him as a tall tired boy who never meant harm.
Goshen Indiana plans a warm welcome for Dr A C Yoder 84 named AMA family doctor of the year. A committee will present a TV set and a diamond ring on his return from Los Angeles with a parade and a citywide reception set for December 30. About 2 000 babies delivered by Dr Yoder in 49 years receive special invites.
ProfessorRay Brewster head of KU Chemistry will travel with Mrs Brewster and daughter Ina May Brewster to Alexandria Egypt sailing December 21 arriving early January. He will lecture one hour weekly to undergraduates on The Chemistry of Dyes and four hours weekly to graduates while abroad. The family expects to return to Lawrence by July. Dr Brewster has taught at KU 32 years and is a noted synthetic chemistry authority. Ottawa University is an alumnus institution three years.
An old advertisement claims the liver produces about two pints of bile daily and that Carter's Little Liver Pills will restore free bile flow. It touts relief from gas and constipation and urges readers to buy a 37 cent package or mail for a free sample to Department 20, Carter Products.
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