Evacuation at Hungnam as 60,000 Allied Troops Board Ships
Allied forces withdraw from Hungnam in northwest Korea under heavy Chinese pressure. About 60,000 troops stream to evacuation ships while Chinese forces threaten the last beachhead. U.S. and allied units complete withdrawal from the North Korean coast as civilians panic and ships pound ashore.
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Hungnam
Tokyo
Korea
U.S. 11Th Corps
George Burdick
Lakeport
Calif
Hunonam
U. S
North Korea
Eighth Army
Parallel 38
North
South Korea
Hungnan
Perrimeter
Bambang
U. N
Sea of Japan
Marine
Panther
AU Unita
Wedding rings stolen from Reusch’s Jewelry on Massachusetts Street
Lawrence police report a jewelry theft spree over the Christmas period. A wedding set valued at 245 dollars and a seven-stone wedding band were taken from Reusch’s Jewelry yesterday afternoon, with two men described by Wayne Reusch. A woman’s Elgin watch valued at 29.75 dollars was also reported stolen from a window display in the past two weeks. Earlier in the week, a cutlery set from Davis Paint and wedding silver from a private home were reported missing, and seven youths were arrested after attempting to steal a Christmas tree from Weaver’s store. Patricia Mason reported a portable Singer sewing machine valued at 148 dollars and a Swiss clock worth 45 dollars stolen from her apartment. Several homes were broken into with burglars driven off.
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Lawrence
Reuseh
Massachusetts Street
Wayne Reusch
Elgin
Weaver
Davis
Patricia Mason
Britain loses Marshall Plan aid by January first
The United States will cut off all Marshall Plan aid to Great Britain effective January 1, ending a program begun in 1948 that totalled 2.69 billion dollars. The move follows five weeks of talks and is framed as a success of European recovery with NATO defense burdens to continue separately. Britain thanks the U S for its unprecedented generosity aiding its return to free economic independence.
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Britain
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Illiam C. Foster
George C. Marshall
Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Foster
KU Vespers Program Presents Christmas Ensemble in Hoch
The 1950 Christmas Vespers at the University of Kansas features 30 plus students from the School of Fine Arts in a program of Christmas songs and tableaux. The event, originated in 1924 by D M Swarthout, includes the KU Symphony Orchestra and a cappella choir, with chimes from Dyche tower and balcony carols, broadcast on KFKU.
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University of Kansas
Hoch
University
Shool of Fine Arts
D. M. Swarthout
School of Fine Arts
Fraser Chapel
Fraser Theater
K. U. Symphony Orchestra
Russell L. Wiley
Swarthnut
Td Wrijer
Dyche
KFKU
Reds reject plan for Korean cease fire
Lake Success December 13. Pi-Russia today rejected an Asian Arab plan for a Korean ceasefire, arguing the United States and Britain would use a truce to prepare forces for a new attack. Jacob A Malik said no peace while UN troops stay. He questioned motives, urging no resolution implying foreign troop maintenance. The committee delayed decision awaiting new instructions as Russia and others sought guidance. Gift subscriptions teased for Lawrence residents as Christmas gift option.
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Malik
Korea
United Nations Assembly
United States
Britain
China
A Practical Lesson To Be Worked Out in Jail
Glenn Londel Whitmoore twenty one, of 629 Vermont street, must spend five days in jail after refusing to accompany Police Chief John Ingalls for a conference about car tags. He paid 15 dollars to learn the chief is not whom he wants to arrest him and tried to resist arrest. The judge, Frank Gray, ordered the fine and jail time to be served as a lesson on bothering officers.
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Glenn Londel Whitmoore
Vermont Street
John Ingalls
Whitmoore
Frank Gray
Rail Strike Hits Chicago Freight Delays War Effort
An unauthorized strike by switchmen halted much freight traffic in Chicago rail yards, delaying numerous war shipments. The government said the stoppage directly harms the Korea war effort and will prompt steps to restore normal service. In Kansas City, Dr. Harry L. Jones, 72, former associate professor of medicine at the University of Kansas, died. He retired from the faculty after 15 years of service.
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Chicago
Washington
Korea
Kansas City
Harry L. Jones
University of Kansas School of Medicine
President Talks Of Buildup Plan
President Truman described a rapid increase in military strength to Congress and gained Republican support for a national emergency plan. A nationwide radio address was announced for Friday night to explain sacrifices on the home front and bolster armed forces.
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Washington
Truman
Congressional
White House
Mr. Truman
C.S.T
Curran Lectureship Set at Medical Center in December
The second Curran Lectureship will be given by Dr. William L. Benedict of Rochester Minnesota at 4 00 p m on December 14 1930 in the third floor amphitheatre of the Clinic Building at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City Dr Benedict a Mayo Foundation professor will spoke on Differential Diagnosis of Exophthalmos The lectureship was funded by Dr E J Curran and will become an annual event after this year Physicians are invited to attend.
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Curran
William L. Benedict
Rochester
Minnesota
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Benedict
Mayo Foundation Graduate School
Mayo Clinic
E. J. Curran
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Edwin B. Dunphy
Harvard Medical School
BeCalmed by Fuel Luck In Arctic
The Atlantic Star, a 10,000-ton steamship en route from Yahama to Vancouver ran out of fuel about 500 miles south of Kodiak Alaska. Towed by two navy tugs for six days the Panamanian flagged vessel finally reached port. Skipper George Samothkakis a British subject with 25 years at sea guided the ship to refuel and resume voyage to Vancouver.
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Associated Press
Kodiak
Alaska
Atlantic Star
Yahama
Vancouver
B.C
George Samothkakis
Killed in Korea Corporal Whitman Named
Corporal Walter Whitman 37 of Lone Star area was killed in action in Korea November 26, family notified. He served in the medical corps with the first cavalry division after re-enlisting in 1947. Born in Lone Star, he previously served in World War II and Japan, then Korea this year. He leaves a wife Mildred Burgess and two daughters Dororis and Ellen, living with his parents-in-law in Lone Star area.
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Walter Whitman
Latte Star
Korea
Lawrence Seams Genet
Degaty
Whitman
FE. E. Whitman
Lone Star
Mildred Burgess
Doloris
Ellen
Corne Whitman
Rainy start predicted across Kansas with light showers
Light rain fell across a broad Kansas area early today with sprinkles in Hill City Russell Salina Dodge City Hutchinson and Wichita. The forecast called for more scattered showers through tonight with temperatures mostly near freezing to the mid forties on Friday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Richard Garrett
Goodlord
Hill City
Russell
Salina
Dodge City
Hutchinson
Wichita
Garrett
Olathe
Goodland
Anthony
Garden Cit
Messiah Preview at Methodist Church
The Wesleyan choir under Gerald M Carney will perform the Christmas section of Handel's Messiah during the Sunday morning worship at First Methodist Church. Soloists include Jeanne Aldridge Verla Steffey Erma Burgert Merton Anderson Charles Howard and Dale Moore with Sylvis Deliath at organ.
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Wesleyan
First Methodist Church
Gerald M. Carney
K. I
Sylvis Deliath
Bliss Beulah Lamb
Jeanne Aldridge
Verla Steffey
Erma Burgert
Merton Anderson
Charles Howard
Dale Moore
Death of Dr H A Mercer of Louisville Ky
Word of death comes from Louisville Kentucky for Dr H A Mercer a physician at Sunflower Ordnance during World War II and a member of the First Baptist church He died of a heart attack while driving his car His widow a nurse in a Louisville hospital and their one daughter survive him.
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H. A. Mercer
Louisville
Sunflower Ordnance
First Baptist Church
Masses of troops not final factor in future war
Maj George Fielding Eliot, in a University of Kansas lecture, argued that military strength hinges on production, transportation, and proper weapons rather than sheer troop numbers. He warned America must build a defense line from the North Sea to the Alps before relying on air power to defeat the Soviet Union.
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George Fielding Eliot
George S. Patton
United States
Soviet Union
University of Kansas
Eliot
K. U
Fraser Theater
Patton Jong
Altho
Russia
America
North Sea
Alps
Europe
Elliot
Major Eliot
Lawrence Voters To Choose Five Winners In Christmas Turkey Contest
Lawrence residents cast ballots for a Christmas decorations contest with a 14 pound dressed turkey as the prize. Entries include lighted candles wreaths and festive scenes in windows and on doors and lawns across the city. Ballots must be returned to local stores by 5 30 p m Monday December 18 with four write in choices.
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Froit
Lawrence
Journal-World
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Robert C. McCoy
Decision on student status set for Monday debate
In Washington a jury of 200 citizens from education labor industry veterans organizations and media will hear a draft plan aiming to defer bright students. The plan uses an intelligence test as the deferment basis. Currently students may stay in school until year end and may be deferred if in the upper half of class.
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Washington
Lewin
Hershey
Blonday
Wif
KU Chancellor Malott clarifies military status for students
Chancellor Malott of the University of Kansas issues a statement amid rumors on military status for male students. He notes no student will be inducted this academic year unless in the reserves, no emergency training plans are announced, and V-12 reactivation or universal military training is not yet contemplated. He urges calm and focus on education while peacetime planning continues.
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Deane W. Malott
University of Kansas Today
University
E. U
Malott
Unitam
Stuioutn &Re
Vet Ly
AM Reservea Olba
University of Kanewan
Trineo
Department of Defense
Tlo.t.c
K. U
Emergency powers for Truman outlined in crisis talk
Washington December 15 President Truman could by a national emergency seize radio stations and communications facilities and extend work hours for defense workers as part of new powers. A congressman at the White House crisis conference listed 17 powers said to arise with a proclamation. The powers are mostly already part of law, with the proclamation serving a psychological effect.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Congress
United
War Department
Red Cross goal set for Douglas County in 1951 drive
Kelvin Hoover announces the 1951 Douglas county Red Cross fund drive target of 13 935 dollars part of an 83 million national campaign to support local chapter work and civilian and armed forces services. Clifford Dean named drive chairman with an advance gifts head to solicit from business firms in Lawrenece and nearby towns. The local goal reflects budget adjustments and reserve funds, with expansions tied to armed forces, blood procurement, and first aid training. A separate notice details a Kansas City kidnapping incident where a couple was abducted and released unharmed after a $50 check cashing demand.
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Red Cross
Douglas County
Kelvin Hoover
Clifford Dean
Dean
Law Irence
American Red Cross
Focal
Hoover
Kansas City
Olathe
Bri
George W. Planet
Planet
Mrs. Planet
Stock Market Index Closure 44 Details
New York stock market ended mixed as the 60 stock Dow Jones average finished at 85.0, showing no change. Trading activity was subdued with investors awaiting further economic signals as the session closed.
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New York
Sn el
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