President Proclaims National Emergency Mobilization Chief Named
President Truman proclaims a national emergency and creates the office of defense mobilization. He names Charles E. Wilson of General Electric to head the drive, with broad powers to direct production procurement manpower transportation and economic stabilization as part of a push to expand armed forces and accelerate mobilization.
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Supreme Office of Defense Mobilization
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General Electric Company
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Stephen Early
White House
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Russia
National Guard
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Eral Flec
Charles E. Wilson
Defense Mobilization
War Baby Stocks Surge After Truman Call
New York stock scene reacts to President Truman’s arms call with a brisk advance across major groups. Aircraft, textiles, steels, and rail respond as trading volume soared to about 1.4 million shares. Military fund bill of 17.89 billion dollars moves through House, Senate expected to approve next week.
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Negotiations for Cease Fire in Korea Reported Not Going Well
Lake Success December reports indicate the U N Korean cease fire committee contacted Chinese communist representatives by telephone amid rough talks. Ambassador Wu Hain Chuin held a news conference after a long meeting with Trygve Lie, as continued efforts focused on Korea and possible next steps. Sir Benegal Rau planned to meet Wu over the weekend.
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Mail Tide Lifts Embargo On Eastern Mail Flow
Lawrence post office reports lifting of embargo on mail to 16 eastern states and St Louis. Postmaster Roger Williams says thousands of letters were cancelled and others accepted as clerks handle a larger Christmas rush. Monday expected busiest day as mail volume spikes.
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L.2d Welock
St. Louis
Roger Williams
RE. US Post Office
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Liams
Republicans Demand Acheson Dismissal Faces White House Silence
Washington December 1 The Republican push to fire Secretary of State Acheson met with silence from the White House and State Department. Senate Leader Lucas said the party seeks Acheson’s immediate removal and warned it invites Stalin to strike anywhere. The House caucus endorsed the resolution by voice vote, with Taft of Ohio guiding a cooperative pledge amid uncertainty over Truman’s stance.
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Martin
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Weather forecast for Kansas weekend topeka and state
Bright weekend forecast for Kansas with generally fair skies and little temperature change. Tonight will be cool with lows 25 to 38 degrees, Sunday highs from the 40s in the east to the 50s in the west. Goodland reached 52 yesterday, eastern areas near 30s, Garden City 32, Leavenworth 13, overall minor temperature swings across the state.
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Collision at Intersection Leaves One Dead in City Streets
A crash at the corner of Tenth and New Hampshire streets yesterday left one person dead and caused damage to both vehicles. Authorities described the scene and noted local pedestrians and drivers were briefly affected. Casualties and exact identities were not clearly confirmed in the readable text.
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New Harmpshire Streets
NOTED ESSAYIST DIES AT AGE 2 IN HER APARTMENT
Noted American essayist Miss Repplier died yesterday in her apartment at age 2. She authored many essays on literature and social problems and was also a poet and lecturer. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Her works include Books and Men and Essays in Miniature.
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Miss Repphier
Americus
Couners
Europe
Mise Repptier
Purges and Youth Army Plans Reported in Global Dispatches
Dispatches pinged from Formosa and beyond describe a government purge of 1,200,000 Soviet zone communist card holders under a party led search. China plans conscription of a 1,001,000 youth army trained by Russians for an upcoming war. Indian communities on reservations pursue ancient healing rites amid social strains.
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Bonet Ter Albright
Soviet Zone
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China Union Press
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Mao Tzi-Tang
China
Sea Wave Attack Hits Allied Beach Near Hamhung
Tokyo reports a massive sea wave assault as Allied beachhead forces retreat from Hamhung under heavy Chinese red pressure. U S Third Division commander Maj Gen Robert Ney Smith describes waves overturning positions while U S and South Korean troops defend the Hamhung Hungnam port area.
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Army
Government Lifts Christmas Parcel Post Embargo
Washington December 16 UP the post office department cancelled its embargo on Christmas parcel post as the rail strike wound down. Rail yard workers returned to work in Chicago and other cities while unions hinted talks continued. President Truman urged end to the unlawful walkout and federal officials awaited confirmation of a broader settlement.
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Murder warrant issued for Troy father in trailer fire
Troy Kansas December 16 Sheriff Frank Carter announced a first degree murder warrant for James Lammers 27 a construction worker whose wife and three children died in a trailer fire Lammers remained jailed awaiting arraignment before District Judge John Bell He returned home from a trip after the flames investigators began questioning him Coroner jury ruled carbon monoxide caused the deaths noting two leg wounds on Melva 2 hoped to clarify the tragedy as officials pursue charges
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James Lammers
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Robert Guier
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
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Emergency defense bill clears House in record vote
The House quickly passed a sweeping emergency defense bill seen as crucial for next week Senate action. One member, Vito Marcantonio of New York, opposed briefly but the measure moved under suspension of the rules. It boosts defense funding to 42.0 billion dollars for the year ending June 30.
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New York
Dalton jury verdict overstock sale dispute at Traltonsville
A jury in Traltonsville returned a verdict for the plaintiff Canty and against defendants Irving Hill and Justin Dalton. The case centered on stock sold to the Hills by Dalton at a claimed lower price than evaluated, with evidence placing the stock value at $228 at the time of purchase and punitive damages discussed. The hearing occurred this week before Judge A. R. Ely in Lyndon after Judge Hugh Meana recused himself, with Emmett Sovith Jr. and others in attendance.
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William J. McKiturick
Holiday rush in Lawrence area ties up for Christmas chores
Citizens juggle decorating, shopping, and visits with Santa as Lawrence residents prepare for holiday mail and charity efforts. The Journal-World offers a ballot reminder and readers are urged to submit entries to the paper forma.
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Local Police Aid Benefit Dinner Band Set At Community Hall
A community event features the band Combo with a new member Chuck Capri to raise funds for a local cause. Tickets are nearly sold out and available at the Reid store, with a seven hour program planned at the community building.
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Lawrence Navy Doctor Lauded as Hero of Korean Retreat
Lieutenant Commander Chester M. Lessenden of Lawrence, a Navy dermatologist and medical officer, is praised for bravery during the Korean War retreat. His frostbite suffering and steadfast care of Marines are highlighted by reports from Chicago Daily News and Nashville Banner. Lessenden, educated at Kansas University Medical School, awaits evacuation in Hungnan Korea. his wife Edith and two daughters Marged and Sandra, plus his mother, endure worry.
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Chicago Daily News
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KU to seek funds for fieldhouse and five projects
Chancellor Malott announced KU and its medical school will request from the 1951 Kansas legislature five major projects besides the fieldhouse armory. The package includes a fine arts and music building dormitories and Snow Hall expansion, plus medical school living facilities and heating plant upgrades. The board of regents will refer requests to the legislature in January.
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University of Kansas Today
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Seismograph On Job At K U Records Quakes
Seismograph at K U has proven valuable recording two earthquakes this week in the American hemisphere. The Lindley hall instrument tracked a disturbance near Mexico City and another on the West Coast near Reno. Sanborn Partridge notes the Mount Dread device recorded the tremor at 7 24 local time, about three minutes after origin.
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