Chinese Forces Surge in Hamhung-Hungnam Beachhead Fight
Chinese troops attack the Hamhung Hungnam defense line in northeast Korea killing and maiming amid heavy US artillery and air strikes. American, Allied troops hold a 60 000 strong beachhead as Chinese forces around the perimeter grow to about 100 000 men across 21 divisions.
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No-Man's Land
Chigyong
Hambung
Stan Swinton
U. S
Hungnam
Korea
Eighth Army
Seoul
Pexjinaula
Hamhung-Hungnam
Fists
Singsong
Hamhung
Srength
Corrrsnondent Lambert
TV. S. Third Division
Masrex
Third Division
Samuel G. Kail
Dallas
Froon
Lambert
Hearhhead
U.S. First Marine
Thurador
Oro
Hamhone
Secret Service Chief Warns of Further Truman Plot Risks
Washington reports that P A F Baughman head of the Secret Service told a House committee of possible further attempts on President Truman's life. An appropriations subcommittee recommended funding the agency fully based on his testimony.
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Washington
F. Baughman
House
Secret Service
Truman
Appropriations
Truman to urge sacrifices for free world military buildup
President Truman will address Americans at 9 30 p m CST urging greater civil mobilization and sacrifices to strengthen the free world’s military might amid Korea crises. Officials anticipate an emergency declaration to speed up military contracts and prepare for a large armed force and defense spending.
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Truman
U.S
Washington
C.S.T
Korea
KU Dean Issues Gas Heater Ventilation Warning
Following the death of Anna Jane Ward at the University of Kansas the dean of women urges students to have gas heaters inspected by competent inspectors and asks landlords to rent safe heaters. Ward's death is attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning from a room Ras heater. autopsy underway at KU Medical Center in Kansas City.
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Anna Jane Ward
University of Kansas
Margaret Hahbein
K. U
Lawrence
Bert Nash
Miss Ward
F. S. Deen
Arkansas
Deen
K. U. Medical Center
Kansas City
Dewey urges immediate mobilization to curb communism
Governor Dewey calls for universal conscription and a 100 division U S Army, 80 group air force, full navy, general national service registration, universal military training, and a pay as you go rearmament plan to defeat inflation and resist Soviet aggression. He seeks an economic mobilizer to oversee production and civilian manpower. He argues for allied enlistment and swift legislation this month.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
New York County
Manhattan
Russia
Stalin
U. S
Dewey
U. Mf. T
Gonatic
School fund share distributed to Douglas County
Douglas County received a check for 88 616.17 as its share of the state school finance fund with Lawrence district receiving 34 902 of the amount. The funds come from the state sales tax and are allocated by student enrollments. The county also received 3.00 from the state cigarette tax. Fire department records two runs yesterday afternoon. A Kaw River Valley fertilizer truck fire at Sixth and Locust and a county road east of No 6 school fire burning erase and out of control. A police report notes a Sunflower resident reported loss of spark plugs and tools at Sunnysic Park last week.
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Douglas County
Schouse
Lawrence
Ratiz
Kaw River Valley Fertilizer Company
Locust
No. 6
A Bright Outlook for Kansas Christmas Shoppers
In Topeka on December 15 forecaster Richard Garrett predicts fair weather for Saturday with a warming trend. Highs reach 40 in the east to 45 in the west, continuing into midweek with near normal eastern Kansas temps and 5 degrees above normal west. Light snow or drizzle possible Tuesday in northeast Kansas. cold air dropped lows to the 20s overnight. Emporia reached 59 yesterday, while Leavenworth reported 19 as the low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Richard Garrett
Garrett
Emporia
Leavenworth
Indian leader Vallabhbhai Patel dies in Bombay
India's Deputy Prime Minister Vallabhbhai Patel, the iron man who absorbed 600 princely states, died in Bombay at 75. The nation mourned as flags were half mast and offices closed. Patel had suffered heart and abdominal troubles and died after a heart attack at G D Birla's Bombay home.
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Bombay
India
Sardar Vallabhai Patel
Congress Party
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Val
Industralist
G. D. Birla
Gandhi
Mirla
New Delhi
Jury Deliberations Continue in Dalton Hill Stock Case
Final arguments and jury instructions concluded yesterday in the district court involving Dalton and Irving Hill and Justin Mill. Judge Stavely presides as jurors deliberate from 4 a.m. and had not reached a verdict by midafternoon.
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Dalton
Irving Hill
Justin Mill
A. KR. Stavely
Lyndon
Hills
Traiton
Hugh Means
Lawrence
Senate group confirms Rosenberg appointment
Washington reports the Senate Armed Services Committee, by a large vote, cleared Anna M. Rosenberg of communist charges as baseless. The decision paves the way for her confirmation as an undersecretary of defense, with next steps anticipated.
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Washington
Senate
Anna M. Rosenberg
New York
Ruzeell
D.-Ga
Act
Rosence
Blind Marine Vet Seeks Justice After Dog Poisoning
John McDowell, 25, a blind marine veteran near Birmingham, seeks a new seeing eye dog from New Jersey after his dog Lis died from suspected poisoning. The Birmingham News editor Bob Cross-land edited the copy and offered a $100 reward. McDowell adds another $100.
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Associated Pritt
Birmi Im
Alm
Hunt
John McDowell
Alabams School For
New Jersey
Bob Crossland
Birmingham News
McDowell
Lis
United Nations peace talks begin Korea cease-fire effort
The UN cease-fire committee invited U. S. Delegate Ernest A. Gross to a private luncheon as the United States prepares for truce negotiations. The three man panel has not yet scheduled a meeting with Wu Hsiu-Chuan and may send a representative to Peiping if needed. The 1950 General Assembly recesses with China Korea issues pending and Lake Success meetings planned.
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New York
United Nations
U. S
Ernest A. Gross
Gross
United States
SU. S
Wu Hsiu-Chuan
Assembly
Lake Success
Jacob A. Malik
Formosa
General Assembly
Nasrollah Entezam
Iran
India
Sir Benegat N. Rau
Canada
Lester B. Pearson
China
Wu Hsiu-Chean
Russia
Jacos A. Manlik
Korea
Voters Have Two Days To Choose Best Decorated Home
Lawrence residents have until 5 30 PM Sunday to cast ballots in the residential home decoration contest. Merchants are expected to place ballot boxes in stores by tomorrow and any person in the Lawrence trade area may vote. Prizes include 14 pound dressed turkeys for five winners. voters may select one or up to four additional houses.
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Lawrence
Journal-World
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Found Dead in Newton Hotel Room Identified as H L Knott
A 70 year old man found dead in a Newton hotel room yesterday appeared to have died of a heart attack. The body bore papers for H. L. Knott of Lawrence and is identified with Maurice Knott of the Haskell Vocational staff. Funeral plans likely in Georgia.
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Lawrence
Maurice Knott
Newton
Kan
Pha
H. L. Knott
California
U.S. action against Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen over rail strike
Attorney General McGrath will seek contempt actions in Chicago and Cleveland federal courts for disobeying restraining orders aimed at ending the yard strike. A third order was issued in Washington as the strike spreads hitting express shipments and mail, with exemptions for certain government and hospital supplies. The union seeks a 40 hour week with 48 hours pay for yard workers, and the disruption slows freight and industrial output.
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Railroad Brotherhood
Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
McGrath
Express
Railroad Express Agency
T Inc
St Louis
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Carnegie-Ilinois Steel Com
KU Christmas Vespers To Draw 6000 In Two Showings
University of Kansas presents its annual Christmas Vespers and tableaux featuring 300 arts students. Two performances at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. in Much Auditorium expect crowds surpassing 6,000. Radio broadcast planned and a free will offering supports the Fine Arts program.
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University of Kansas
School of Fine Arts
Much
K. U
Donald M. Swarthout
Idool of Fine Arts
KPKU
University
Swarthout
University Symbony Orchestra
Russell L. Wiley
Clayton Krehbiel
Department of Design
Department of Drawing and Painting
Dyche Tower
Jay Janes
Republicans for Acheson Ouster Move in House
Washington action reports show House Republicans adopting a resolution demanding the ouster of Secretary of State Dean Acheson. The measure, approved overwhelmingly, calls for personnel and policy changes at the State Department and will be sent to President Truman. Senate Republicans may discuss a no confidence vote.
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Washington
House Republicans
Dean Acheson
House Party
G.O.P
Fruman
Achesons
State Department
Agheson
Lorthcoming
Press
Michael J. McDermott
Acheson
Senate
House
Senate G.O.P
AO Pm
Acheron
Opossum Frightens Homeowner Prompts Police Call
In Endicott New York on December 16 a resident Mrs Daly asked officers to shoot or remove a frightened opossum from her garage. Patrolman Lee Sands responded and released the animal in a remote area. The report notes the homeowner feared to enter her car.
Huge Defense Bill Pushes Through House Amid Korea Crisis
Washington dispatch reports Rep. Cannon urged approval of a 28.03 billion dollar defense bill, calling it the first installment of a far reaching preparedness program. Truman sought additional stockpiling funds of about 1.85 billion, boosting the year total to 2.92 billion, as three hours of debate began.
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Washington
Cannon
D-Mo
House Appropriations Committee
House
Astronomicas Heights
Iit
Truman
Korea
Congress
White House
Mmake
Thesr House
Atomic Energy Commision
National Advisory Committee For Adrenaics
Tennessee Valley Authority
Voice from the Dead Soldier Warns of Strikes
An Army lieutenant, 21, killed in Korea left a letter to his Tulsa aunt urging Americans to protect freedom and wake up to preserve it. The note, written before his death, condemns hoarding and elitism and calls for vigilance by all citizens. Flynn, son of Mr and Mrs George Flynn of Stafford Kansas, was on patrol when killed. He was Frank Carroon of Tulsa?
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Korea
Dgrry Ie Flynn
George Flynn
Stafford
Kan
Frank Carroon
United States
Beeneree
Flynn
Kansas University speech clinic aids Lawrence children
A new major in speech correction at the University of Kansas expands services via a clinic in back of Frank Strong hall. More than 30 local children are currently aided as assistants like Richard Schiefelbusch coordinate referrals and enrollment.
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Department of Speech and Era
University of Kansas
Lawrence
K. UU
K. U
Richard Schiefelbusch
K.U
Margaret Anderson
Anderson
Kansas
Frank Strong
Schiefelbusch
Atom Plant Planned for Paducah Kentucky
The Atomic Energy Commission announces a large new plant near Paducah Kentucky. The project is part of a $1.04 billion expansion for atomic production facilities with Paducah covering about 5,000 acres to boost uranium-235 production for weapons and reactor fuel.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Padqueah
House Appropriations Committee
Paducah
AEC
Kentucky
Chrysler Joins Ford G M In Boosting Car Prices 1951
Detroit December 15 A new higher price line for 1951 model cars emerges as Chrysler follows Ford and General Motors with price increases for cars and trucks. The action precedes a Washington meeting with auto leaders to discuss price stabilization. / Affected prices range 80 to 195 dollars for cars and 80 to 295 for Dodge trucks.
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Detroit
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
Washington
Capitol
America
Cyrus W. Ching
Ching
Duta
Economic Stabilization Agency
G.M
Dodge
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Embargo Claimed on Eastbound Mail Over Rail Strike
Lawrence post office imposes 15 eastern states and St Louis embargo on mail over two cent stamps and Christmas cards. First class under eight ounces accepted. higher classes restricted. air mail advised for second, third, and fourth class items. Officials note not all routes affected yet. exceptions apply for medicines and surgical supplies.
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Sam Moyer
Lawrence
Federal Post Office Department
Lawrence Post Office
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Chusetts
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Iinois
Air Parcel Post
Meyer
Washington
TD. C
San Francisco
E. P. Addy
Santa Fe Railroad
John Robinson
Union Pacific
Judge Means Overrules New Farm Bureau Trial in Kansas Case
Ottawa Kansas December 18 District Judge Ward Means overruled a motion for a new trial in a suit to block Franklin County Farm Bureau from urging member dues to the Kansas Farm Bureau. He previously ruled the county bureau cannot pay dues or join the state organization. John P Pierson attorney said an appeal to the state supreme court is likely. Packers End Walkout Topeka Kansas December 15 Employes who staged a wildcat walk out returned to their jobs after approving a 4 hour strike notice.
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Ottawa
Kan
Ward Means
Franklin County Farm Bureau
Kansas Farm Bureau
Topeka
John Morrell and Company
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Peiping
Tokyo
Pat Read
Dean of Women
Hextere
Rana
Morgan Ewing
Sunflower
Sunnysic Park
Wee
Dalton-Hill
Senate Group
Rosenberg
Julius Driscoll
U.N
Journal- World
Adr
G. O
Kansan
Pyaogyang
North
G. M
Ady
States
St. Louis
Bulletin
New Farm Bureau
Aterra
Denver
Minneapolis
York
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