Sabre pilots down 13 Migs in North Korea clash
American Sabre jet pilots scored history’s largest all jet victory in North Korea, downing 13 Migs and damaging others. Maj. George A. Davis Jr. of Lubbock, Texas, led the effort with multiple kills raising his total to 12 in 16 days, surpassing prior records. Ground fighting flared with minor battles as Allied forces pressed north of the Sinanju river and Panmunjom front.
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Seoul
Korea
North Korea
America
George A. Davis Jr
Lubbock
Tex
Davis
Maj
James
Furel
Sinanju River
Ny 2
French Assembly Backs Schuman Plan for West Europe
The French National Assembly ratified the Schuman Plan to pool four billion dollars in coal and steel industries across six West European nations. The bill moves to the Council of the Republic, with possible delays if rejected. France’s approval came amid heavy industry output figures and hopes for British involvement.
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Paris
French National Assembly
Schuman
Council of the Republic
Assembly
Netherlands
West Germany
Reat
Auuy
DeNgiu Aun Aanie
Charles de Gaulle
Rene Pleven
Wade
France
Britain
Winter Weather Grips Topeka as Snow Forecast Spreads
December storm aids forecast for snow and colder air across Kansas. The Weather Bureau predicts western snow will move east by tonight, with drifting in northern areas. Lows drop to near 10-15 in the northeast and up to 25 in the southwest, with highs limited to 15-25 in many regions.
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Topeka
Hanses
Weather Bureau
Richard Garrett
Mercury
Torwan
Garden City
Goodland
Yeate "A
Dodge City
Gity
Porthebit
Egypt recalls ambassador from Britain over Suez crisis
Egypt's cabinet announces recall of Ambassador Fattah from London due to aggression linked to the Suez situation. The decision follows a Tuesday cabinet meeting and signals heightened tensions between Cairo and London amid anniversary hostilities.
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Ambal
London
Mae
Suez
Penbengador
Aee Abel
Fattah
Soo
No Progress in Korea Armistice Talks on Prisoners
NO POW PROGRESS Munsan Korea Dec 13 war dispatch reports Allies demand Reds guarantee no death march of Allied prisoners in Korea. Subcommittee deadlock over policing armistice. potential new subcommittee may break 17 day stalemate. Lt Col Howard S Levie urges safety assurances and lists of prisoners to gauge exchange.
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Korea
Reds
U. N
Panmunjom
Howard S. Levie
Bataan
Levie
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R. E. Libby
United Nations
Wursday
U.N
Tee Song Cho
Toto
J.ib-|iby
International Red Cross
United States Britain and France unveil revised disarmament plan
Paris reports that the United States Britain and France presented a revised UN disarmament draft. Key changes include a June 1 1952 reporting deadline for a world arms race ending commission and neutral wording on army standards. The plan keeps major Western demands for supervised arms cuts and rejects immediate prohibition of the atom bomb.
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Paris
United States
Britain
France
United Nations
Soviet Russia
Soviet Union
U. S
Philip Jessup
Jessu
Russia
U. N
Andrei Vishinsky
KU youth finalist for Rhodes scholarship district contest
James Kenneth Logan of Quenemo and Robert Howard of Emporia State Teachers College lead Kansas candidates in the Rhodes district competition in Des Moines. Logan, a KU economics senior with Phi Beta Kappa, would study economics and political science at Oxford if chosen. The finalists total 16 across six states, with Logan aiming for one of four Kansas spots. An ad notes a Motorola 17 inch TV on sale for 198.95.
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Quenemo
University of Kansas
Kansas
Des Moines
Town
Robert Howard
Emporia
Emporia State Teachers College
Logan
Oxford University
England
All Student Council
K.U
Summerfield
Hints of Agency to Clean House
President Truman signaled a plan to create a special agency to root out corruption in government, with direct action and possible legislation. He said wrongdoers have no home with him and indicated two steps: presidential action soon and potential legislative recommendations, including civil service for IRS collectors. He urged no outside interests by officials and hinted at firings consistent with ongoing investigations.
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Washington
Truman
House
Federal Tax Service
John B. Dunlap
McKinney
Internal Revenue
T. Lamjar Caudle
Gifts From Lawrence Honor Navy Air Base Aid
A Lawrence committee presented two 22 inch television sets to the Olathe Naval Air Base as thanks for flood relief efforts in 1951. Mayor Kraft praised Navy and Air Force personnel for valiant service, noting the community in distress received timely help. Accepting for the base were M Sgts Jack Dowling and Lérie Buchan, and Chief Construction Mechanic Frank J Haas. Capt James Flatley led the assembly. Lawrence citizens E R Zook, George Hedrick, Clifton Calvin, C Beolaniess, and Capt W R Terrell accompanied the Mayor.
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Zorens
Lawrence
Clathe
E. R
Zook
George Hedrick
Lloyd Houston
Winter
C. B. Holmes
Hedrick
Holmes
Glathe
Journal-World Photo
Olathe Naval Air Base
Chris Kraft
Navy
Air Force
Seta
Kraft
Jack Dowling
Lérie Buchan
Frank J. Haas
James Flatley
Government Into Steel Talks In Pittsburgh
The government joined steel wage talks as federal mediators fly to Pittsburgh to meet CIO United Steelworkers and U S Steel officials. Cyrus S Ching orders talks with both sides today and tomorrow and report status to him. Murray convenes top union policy makers for potentially decisive discussions.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
CIO
United Steelworkers
U. S. Steel Corp
Cyrus S. Ching
Philip Murray
Clyde M. Mills
Federal Mediation Service
Walter A. Magglio
Ching
Murray
Meteor strike blamed for Tucumcari water tank collapse
A 3,000,000 gallon water tank collapsed in Tucumcari New Mexico killing four people and causing about 1 million dollars in damage. A witness reported seeing a fireball near the tank just before it toppled as floodwaters swept through the business district.
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Tucumcari
N. M
Dee T. Elliott
Mrs. Elliott
Tony Elliott
Steve Gallegos
Lorenzo Gutierrez
Test Called Crucial for Student Draft Deferments at KU
University of Kansas registrar James K. Hitt emphasizes the Selective Service College Qualification Test as key for deferments. Only 34 percent of students took the half day quiz, which could influence draft boards across Kansas. A second test is scheduled for April 24 with applications due by March. Dr Paul Getto appointed president of the Douglas County Dental Society succeeding retiring president Dr Forrest D Brown.
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Selective Service
James K. Hitt
University of Kansas
Hitt
K. U
Armed Services
Kansas
ROTC
Draft
Paul Getto
Douglas County Dental Society
Forrest D. Brown
F. H. Doty
Dentists urge fluoridation of Lawrence water
Members of the Douglas County Dental Society urged the Lawrence city commission to adopt water fluoridation to curb dental decay in children. The group met with Mayor Chris Kraft, Health Director H R Wagenblast, and Kansas State Board of Health officials, and the commission plans to consider the proposal at the next meeting on Friday, December 21. Willard Bellinger of the Kansas Board of Health spoke in favor, citing reports from cities across the country and Kansas showing a 40 to 80 percent drop in dental caries among children.
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Douglas County Dental Society
City Commission
Lawrence
Chris Kraft
H.R. Wagenblast
Lawrence-Douglas County
Dental Society
Wilelard Bellinger
Denstal Division
Kansas State Board of Health
Kansas
Bellinger
Sixtieth Anniversary of W. C. Simons and the World Company
Ruth Love recalls the arrival of W. C. Simons in Lawrence in 1891 and the founding of the Daily World in 1892 with his brother in law J. L. Brady. The piece chronicles early days, rivalries, hardships, mergers, and Simons long leadership of the Journal World and World Company, noting payroll, staff, and his role as mentor and historian of Lawrence.
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Ww. C. Symons
The
Journal- World
Lawrence
Ruth Love
Journal-World
World Publishing Company
W. C. Simons
L. A. Simons
St. Joseph
J. L. Brady
Daily Record
Simons
City
Daily World
Weaver's Department Store
W. Curry
F. Roberts
H. McMahon
G. Halzom
Carrier Bay
Daily Journal
the World
Simona Brothers
Massachusetts St
Prince Albert
Brady
W.C. Simons
Mit
Journal
Gazette
Bowersock
Simons-Brady
Fort Smith
Ark
Aky
World Company
W. c
Minnesota
Big Seven moves toward balanced athletics says KU chancellor
Dr Franklin D Murphy KU chancellor praised Big Seven faculty at recent meetings for de emphasizing sports while noting many rules need refinement before practical. He said action signals leadership for NCAA spring meet and stressed coordination with NCAA decisions. KansasCity reports also say MU released athletic scholarship names. KU declines public release, Lonborg endorses decision, Murphy commends.
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Franklin D. Murphy
Kansas University
Big Seven
Kansas City
K. U
Chanceling Murphy
Journal-World
Chancelor
A.C
Dutch) Lonborg
Kansas
Kanesas City
Lonborg
Murphy
Lonbore
Kansans in Armed Services Can Vote in 1952 Election
Topeka reports Attorney General Harold R. Fatzer ruled Kansans in the armed forces worldwide are entitled to vote in the 1952 general election under the War Ballot Act. He cited wartime provisions and noted voting age and citizenship. Secretary of State Paul R. Shananan administers the act’s provisions and sought clarification of the current situation.
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Topeka
Harold R. Fatzer
Fatzer
Kansas
Truman
Congress
Paul R. Shanahan
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