Battle for Peiping: city under siege by Communist forces
Peiping remains calm as Communist units close in near the old walls. Reports say the city has not fallen, with heavy fighting lingering west of the gates. Mussed rumors of peace talks surface as Red troops threaten the northwestern gate and universities fall to the invaders.
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Peiping
Peipine
Getwrat Fu Taosin
China
Reus
Tientin
Claire Chennault
China Air Transport Company
Chena
Tsingtao
Saint Paw
Lushore
Summer Palace
Imperial Hunting Park
Yenching
Tsinghua
Robert Winter
Crawfordsville
Ind
Reda
Nanking
12Th Army Group
Carol In South Park Bring Christmas Carols To Park
Christmas carols fill South Park starting Monday with half hour parades from Crystal Palace. Larry Heeb announces a schedule with Girl Scout singers opening at 7:00 p.m. followed by First Baptist Student Fellowship at 7:50 p.m. Choirs from Reorganized Church and Church of Nazarene perform later, with Delta Delta Delta and others adding slots Tuesday and Wednesday nights as reservations come in. Public address system enables listening from park viewpoints and parked cars along adjacent streets.
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South Park
Crystal Palace
Larry Heeb
L. FE. Rice
First Baptist Church
Charles Thenas
Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
Lyman Edwards
One Day Vacation Begins at Haskell Institute Tomorrow
A ten day break starts tomorrow at 4 PM at Haskell Institute. About half of the 900 students will go home for Christmas with the remainder staying on campus. Holiday activities include motion pictures dances games and a large Christmas party and dinner. Fuller Brush Dealer. Ph. 49.
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Haskell Institute
Hoover Report Calls U S Defense Setup for Revision
Hoover commission task force finds the national defense system costly and in need of overhaul. It praises the unified establishment but warns costs could rise as Russia aims to bankrupt the U S. Six recommendations push for stronger defense control, budget reform, science alignment, civilian mobilization, stockpile upgrades, and nonconventional war defenses.
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Washington
Hoover Commission
Wuering
Commission On Organisation
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Defense
National Security Organization
French Demolish Berlin Radio Berlin Towers Destroyed
Berlin reports the French in the Soviet zone blew up the Berlin Radio towers to clear airspace for western planes. Deutschland sender faded after the demolition as Radio Berlin halted, with authorities saying the move ends a four power dispute but leaves the station off the air.
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Berlin
Herliners
Deutschlandsender
Radio
Radio Berlin
O Ter
Douglas County tax deadline nears for first half 1948
Taxpayers have paid 672126.49 dollars, 50 percent of the 1,244,682.97 dollar county bill issued November 1. The county treasurer warns the deadline is tomorrow, Saturday, and Monday at 4 pm to avoid penalties. After Monday the 1 percent discount ends and first half remains due in full. Daily payments reached 29690.65 yesterday, with large totals expected today due to corporate payments and heavy mail-in renewals.
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Douglas County
Roy Flory
Planning for Session At University of Kansas Kiwanis Meeting
Parker Roman of New York spoke to the Kiwanis club at the Eldridge hotel about the United Student Christian Council at the University of Kansas. Dr. Rossman outlined plans for a December 27 conference session and described the 1944 formed council as a federation to unite student work across denominations. The talk stressed understanding among Protestant groups, church expansion, and helping students find jobs in a world church as the Bible study program grows. An American male chorus performed three numbers to enthusiastic applause.
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United Student Christian Council
University of Kansas
Parker Roman
New York
Wanis Club
Eldridge Hotel
Rossman
Lawrence
Baker Holiday Break At Baker University Begins Tomorrow
Baker University at Baldwin will start its Grrr holiday tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock. Classes resume January 3. Dozens of Lawrence residents solve the Christmas gift problem by sending subscriptions to the Journal World. A card goes with each order.
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Baker
Baker University At
Baldwin
Lawrence
The
Journal-World
Adv
Government pleads against tampering with Tokyo war crimes tribunal
Washington reports the United States appeals court should not assume power to review the Tokyo tribunal actions. Solicitor General Perlman urged the Supreme Court to reject appeals from condemned Japanese and others arguing the 11 nation Allied tribunal was illegally formed by Gen. MacArthur, warning of harms to world law.
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Washington
United States
Supreme Court Today
International Tribunal
Tojo
Tokyo Tribunal
Philip B. Perlman
United Nations
Ferlman
Perlman
High Court
Tokyo
George A. Furness
Boston
John G. Brannon
Kansas City
George Yamanka
New York
Douglas MacArthur
Office says all vets are not deferred
The selective service office completed sending questionnaires to veterans and married men born in 1922, clarifying that war service does not defer them. Eligibility for 4A includes 90 days active service during the shooting war, 12 months active service between 1940 and 1948, or three years or more after 1948. Local men with ten months service but unavailable dates were placed in 1-A. Advisory board members offer help with the questionnaires.
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Selective Service Office
Leslie Halberg
Lisle Eby
Kelvin, Hooter
George Starkey
Alger Hiss Faces A Perjury Charge
New York December 16 Alger Hiss pleaded innocent to a federal grand jury charge he lied about giving secret state papers to Whittaker Chambers. The indictment ends an 18 month espionage probe and a new grand jury was named to continue the inquiry. Hiss is charged on two counts with perjury maximum five years and $10000 fine. He posted $5000 bail and was released after fingerprinting and photographing.
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Alger Hiss
Hiss
Justice Department
Alex. Campbell
Department
Ouse un-American Activities Committee
Higk
State Department
John W. Clancy
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Chambers
Red Intelligence
Grand Jury
Time Magazine
House
American Activities Committee
Judie Clancy
F.B I
Nearly 2000 Attend University Chorus Concert at KU Hoch
About 2,000 people filled Hoch auditorium at the University of Kansas for the American Male Chorus concert. The program, sponsored by the School of Fine Arts scholarship fund, included Bach hymns and Broadway tunes. Free will offerings supported the fund with encores and varied spirituals pleasing both townspeople and students. Another show is set for tomorrow at 8 at the high school auditorium with no admission charge.
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University of Kansas
Hoch Auditorium
School of Fine Arts Scholarship Fund
Old Ark
Ole’ Man
High School
Three Townships Surpass Quotas for 4-H Campaign
Douglas county drives funds to improve Rock Springs ranch and state 4-H camp reach a total of 5726.80. Treasurer Howard Wiseman reports county quota 8064 with Palmyra Grant and Willow townships already passing their shares totaling 4036.70. Latest county contributors include Art Weaver with 100 dollars and Buddy Gallagher with 25 dollars.
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Douglas County
Rock Springs Ranch
Howard Wiseman
Palmyra
Grant
Willow
Art Weaver
Buddy Gallagher
Building requests to Legislature for KU campuses
The University of Kansas plans eight building requests to the Kansas legislature for the Topeka session. Lawrence campus seeks 8.53 million for journalism building remodels, Watson library wing, fine arts music building, science facility, dormitories, and a field house. KU Kansas City campus asks for 301,000 for corridor interiors and 201,000 for hospital equipment in a surgical ward.
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University of Kansas
Kansas
Topeka
Lawrence Mpus
Watson Library
Kansas City
Douglas county to share $56 216 16 surplus education funds
The county received a 56 216 16 check to be divided among elementary schools with 10 or more pupils. Funds come from the state education finance surplus and are allocated by enrollment. Largest district 60 in Lawrence will get 21 184 24. Eudora and Baldwin grade schools receive about 4 775 37 each. several other districts list varying amounts. Several one teacher schools get 235 17 each while a list of schools with under ten pupils will not participate.
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Douglas County
Ehea
J. WL Brooks
Lawrence City
Eudora
Baldwin
Lecompton
Vinland
India
White
Spring Creek
Walnut Grove
Kaw Valley
Enterprise
Youngs
Washington Creek
Old Belvoir
Twin
West Fairview
Centennial
Landlords urged to renew rents under act expirations
Lawrence landlords and tenants face December 31 deadlines to sign new rent leases under the 1947 and 1948 Housing Acts. Blanton F. Messick explained that leases expiring December 31 revert to rent control with the same protections and a 15 percent ceiling for next tenants. New voluntary leases must be written, run through November 31, 1949, be executed by December 31, and filed with the Area Rent Office within 15 days.
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Lawrence
Blanton F. Messick
Topeka
Lawrence Defense Vertry
Messick
Seek Holiday Invitations For K. U. Foreign Students
The foreign student committee at the University of Kansas asks townspeople to entertain visiting students during Christmas. Assistant dean Donald K. Alderson notes that students who would have spent Thanksgiving alone were invited to share meals with Lawrence families. Call K U 215 to arrange hosting or inquire about gift subscriptions to the Journal-World for Christmas.
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University of Kansas
Donald K. Alderson
K. U
Lawrence
Alderson
Time limit debate on meters echoes national history
A long argument over street parking meter time limits traces to the nickel meters first used in Oklahoma City in the 1930s. The piece notes meters curb demand for parking space, their legality, and a national pattern as cities like Lawrence face enforcement challenges and drivers seek longer stays.
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Massachusetts
Oklahoma City
New York City
Lawrence
United States
Vermont
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Pin Hopes On Last Minute Shoppers
New York reports a late shopping surge as merchants forecast seven final days will boost sales. After six weeks of year-over-year declines, some stores cite stronger current volume and others expect the rush to narrow the gap to last year’s pace.
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New York
Peak Mail Rush Hits Local Post Office Declares Incoming Surge
Postmaster Williams reports nearly 10000 letters and cards plus 1207 parcels yesterday, a surge far above Tuesday and close to last year’s peak. He plans to add up to 20 more workers as Lawrence braces for the peak rush. A free wrapping station at the Chamber of Commerce, run by Darrell Wright and others, handled many packages, with about 90 dollars earned from stump sales.
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Williams
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Darrell Wright
Bruce McKee
Wright
Althe
K.U. Euh
Stumps
Weather in a Detour: Topeka Forecast for Kansas
Clear skies prevailed today with fair weather expected through Friday and increasing cloudiness in the west tomorrow. Temperatures tonight range from 15 to 25 degrees, with lower 40s highs forecast. traces of moisture were reported in several towns as the forecast snow and rain failed to materialize. Garden City reported 12 degrees amid generally subfreezing temperatures statewide.
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Topeka
Dec
Kansas
S. PD
Flora
Hich
Toneka
Fort Riley
Lebo
Wichita
Hutchinson
Salina
Dodge City
Garden City
Goodland
Chanute
Christmas Air Lift Moves 700 Fort Lewis Soldiers
At Fort Lewis Washington a barracks idea to fly home for Christmas has grown into an air lift for about 700 soldiers. Seventeen planes with 26 to 60 seats have been reserved, with more likely as travel agencies struggle to meet demand. Flights will depart December 21 and route to Chicago New York and New England via several hubs. Prices range 140 to 165 dollars round trip depending on aircraft.
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Fort Lewis
Wash
California
Pvt
Gerald Roberts
Peoria
Sth
Chicago
72Nd Tank Battalion
New York
New England
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Paul G. Curreri
Brooklyn
Carlson
W. B. Carlson
Gray
Seattle
Los Angeles
KU to request eight buildings valued at 5 055 000
The University of Kansas seeks 5 055 million in biennial funds from the 1949 legislature for eight building projects on the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses. Projects include remodeling Fowler Hall, Watson Library improvements, a music building, a sciences block, new dormitories, and a starter field house. Chancellor Deane W. Malott notes space since 1923 has not expanded and music facilities are inadequate.
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Kansas
University of Kansas
Deane W. Malott
Board of Regents
Lawrence
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Fowler
Wiliam Allen White School of Journalism
Watson Library
Medical Center
Deane W. Macott
Governor and Board of Regents
Bailey
Blake
Maelett
Blaze destroys material for 200 Ford automobiles
Night fire at Ford's Rouge plant in Detroit destroys materials for 200 cars. Workers moved over twenty Mercury cars to safety on the line. No injuries. Firemen rescued three men and six women trapped by the blaze as about 300 people were at work.
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Netroit
Ford Motor Co
Big Rouge
Weather Forecast for Kansas Tonight and Friday
Fair skies in Kansas tonight and Friday with a slight warming trend. Low temperatures range from 25 to 30 degrees, high temperatures reach 45 to 65 degrees on Friday.
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Kansas
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