renewed Korean War crisis as Chinese and North Korean forces press south
On the eve of a new battle in Korea, Chinese probing attacks along parallel 38 and reports of heavy artillery moves southward raise alarms. General MacArthur indicates a renewed invasion while Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker is killed in a jeep accident and Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway is named to succeed him. Six American F-86 Sabre jets shoot down six MIG-15s in the first great jet clash, with no American losses. Front reports include Chinese forces moving south toward Kubwa and other posts as U.N. troops face renewed pressure near Chon ye and the Hungnam area.
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South Korea
MacArthur
U. S. Eighth Army
Walton
Walker
Seoul
Matthew B.dgway
Eighth Army
United Nations Force
Northwest
U.S. Airborne Corps
Far East
Joe
Hungnam
Korea
U. S. 10Th Perce
Sea of Me
Arthur
UD. X
Chonye
Kubwa
Fifth Air Force
U.N
North Korea
Two War Correspondents Deprived of Privileges in Korea
Two war correspondents were barred from press privileges by the Eighth Army in Korea after the premature disclosure of Lt. Gen. Walton Walker s death in a jeep crash. Kenneth Kantor and Peter Webb were restricted to quarters pending investigation, with full censorship of their copy and phones ordered.
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CC. S
Korea
Army
Walton H. Walker
Cal
Robert L. Thompson
Eighth Army Public Information
Kenneth Kantor
NHC
Peter Webb
United Prows
Thompson
Eighth Army
Kansans listed as missing and wounded in Korea
Defense announces Kansans among casualties from Korea Missing in action Ronald E. Paris Kansas City Navy Ensign Wounded Pic Charlie M Gonzalex Kansas City Pic Richard L. Snyder Wichita Injured Pfc Stanley E Inkman Leavenworth Journal World to report final score of Lawrence Parsons high school game after 9 pm Cole's Food Center 2nd Line open evenings and Sundays
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Department of Defense
Korea
Ronald E. Paris
Navy Ensign
Kansas City
Charlie M. Gonzalex
Richard L._ Snyder
Wichita
Stanley E. Inkman
Leavenworth
Journal-World
Ranking U S Officer in Korea Killed in Frontline Accident
General Walton H Walker commander of the U S Eighth Army was killed in a jeep collision near Seoul en route to the western front. The death occurred around 11 a m and several theories explained the crash while MacArthur called the loss profoundly shocking and noted Walker had been recommended for promotion to four star general.
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George S. Patton, Jr
Korea
Leven C. Allen
Sam Sims Walker
Seoul Municipal
Tokyo
MacArthur
Haneda
Layton ©. Tyner
Patton
Eighth Army
Eighth
Seoul
Government Moves Toward Voluntary Wage Standard for Auto Workers
Washington reports the Economy Agency seeks a voluntary fair wage standard for the auto industry as a first step toward a broader wage price policy. The nine member wage stabilization board, led by Cyrus Ching, weighs a voluntary framework while enforcing existing contracts during a likely two week process. Walter Reuther welcomes the move, noting gains in collective bargaining stabilize industry for national defense.
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E.S.A
Alan Valentine
Cyrus 5
Ching
Wave Board
Washington
Ten Die In Fire at Amarillo Barracks Home
Ten bedridden elderly residents died in a fire at a four unit convalescent home six miles northeast of Amarillo Texas. Four survivors including a visitor and one patient escaped as firefighters battled flames beyond a covered passage. Investigators search for the blaze cause amid rushed rescue efforts and strained water access.
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Amarillo
Tex
Texas Panhandle
Atucca
Walker
Here
Pleasant Valley
General MacArthur Sends Christmas Greetings To Far East Forces
General MacArthur extends Christmas and new year wishes to U S armed forces in the Far East, praising allied nations and the spirit of peace. Vice Admiral Joy and Lt. Gen. Stratem also send holiday greetings to their commands in the Far East. Liberal Cash Carry Discount. Joe Dry Cleaners. 1111 Massiv.
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MacArthur
United States
Brothers-Insarmas
U. S
Far East
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T. Joy
Far East Command
George FE
Stratear
Far & Air Forces
Liberal
Joe Dry Cleaners
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Court allows CBS color telecasting but delays start to April
A three judge federal court ruled in favor of CBS color telecast but stayed its start until April 4. The decision, by a two to one vote, dismissed RCA’s challenge to FCC approval of CBS mechanical color telecasting method.
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Chicago
Radio Corporation of America
Federal Communications Commission
C. B.S
Overseas Policy Sparks Deep Senate Clash Over Europe Defense
Washington notes a fierce fight in Congress over mustering Western defense aid to Europe. Amid Hoover criticism and Acheson defense calls, lawmakers demand concrete European effort in exchange for continued U S support. Acheson and allies push for limited talks with Moscow to ease East West tensions.
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Maine
United States
Asia
Shorty Ater Avheuson
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Moscow
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France
State Department
Russia
Germany
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Hickenlooper
R.-Town
Foreign Relations Committee
America
Free World
Plane found on 5500 foot mountain after Vancouver departure
A Canadian Pacific Airlines DC-3 missing since yesterday with 18 aboard was located high on Mickanagan Mountain near Penticton B C. Five persons were observed near the wreckage as RCAF planes reported a signal fire on the snow the plane had departed Vancouver for Calgary with its first stop at Penticton carrying 15 passengers and 3 crew. ten passengers were women.
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Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific Airlines
Mickanagan
Penticton
Royal Canadian Air Force
Calgary
British Columbia
Alberta
Tough for Wheat In Douglas County in 1951
Douglas County agricultural agent Deal Six reports the 1951 wheat crop looks poor across the county with brown, shallow root stands and uneven growth. Early plowed seedbeds and timely planting improve emergence, but many fields remain unsprouted. Alfalfa fall seeding remains in good condition.
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Douglas County
Deal Six
Ralph Pine
Wakarusa
Six
Defends Enforcers of Subversives Law in Missouri Row
Washington reports Attorney General McGrath defended the justice department’s enforcement of the subversives control law after criticism from 12 congressmen. He said the goal is to follow the law and urged changing the law if disliked, while President Truman and McGrath oppose the measure’s critics and consider possible amendments next year.
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Washington
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Tie
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Lew
State Department
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Humelsina
Congress
President Truman mourns Walker in Korea death
President Truman expressed condolence to General Walker's widow in Japan, calling the Eighth Army commander a true leader and noting the nation suffered a tremendous loss on the battlefield in Korea after Walker was killed in a jeep accident. He praised Walker's talents and soldierly character.
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Walton H. Walker
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Korea
Japan
Rail Excursion Ends for Kiddies in Lawrence
Several thousand Lawrence children enjoyed their first train ride this week at South Park with Engineer Hatey Davis of Wichita piloting a miniature train Santa Claus as conductor thrilled youngsters. The event drew about 5,000 riders over three days before dismantling this morning. Last minute shopping closes 6 p.m. today and county and city offices shut for the holiday through Tuesday. The post office will stay open until 6 p.m. then reopen Tuesday morning with limited deliveries and any visibly Christmas packages still delivered.
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South Park
Hatey Davis
Wichita
Santa Claus
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Junior
Sone
Roger Williams
Williams
No White Christmas Expected Across Kansas
Topeka reports mild winter with generally clear skies through Christmas Day. Temperatures will dip to 22–30 tonight with 60–65 daytime highs tomorrow, and only a small drop expected on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Phillipsburg reached 65, while Goodland and Russell logged 21 lows yesterday.
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Kansas
Weather Bureau
Phillipsburg
Goodland and
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Ui Iba
Denver
Fort Worth
Havre
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Miami
Orlea
York
Oklahoma City
Washington
Irs
Walter Damrosch Dies at 98 in New York
Walter Damrosch conductor and composer dies of a heart attack at 98 in New York. He led the Metropolitan Opera at 23 and later opened Carnegie Hall, shaping American music for decades. In Wichita work begins after Christmas on Sedgwick County Hospital a new $895,575 facility with 125 beds.
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New York
Walter Damrosch
Camposer
Ratio
Metroplitan Opera
Carmeric Hall
Germany
Land
Wichita
Kan
Sedgwick County
Final Tax Action on January 1
Washington reports final action on a $3.3 billion tax bill to raise excess profits tax to 77 percent and push federal receipts beyond $45 billion. Senate house conferees approved the compromise unanimously. house vote moved to January 1 with bipartisan support. The measure aims to ready the nation to resist communist aggression.
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Associated Preat
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Senate
House
Truman
Baldwin School Auction Nets Over Two Thousand in Proceeds
About 230 people attended yesterday’s auction of four Baldwin district schools and equipment from six district schools at Baldwin High School. Receipts totaled 2709.53 with fuel frame buildings selling for 32000 total. Buyers included Adaline No 5 Joe Dwyer and Glenn Miller who bought land. Spring Creek Hopewell and other districts’ land reverted to original owners. Auction run by Baldwin consolidated school board and Superintendent Carl Knox. sale ran 10 a m to 2 p m. lunch served by the actuator class.
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Hopewell
Douglas County
D. R. Wilson
Kansas City
Adaline
Joe Dwyer
Baldwin
Harold Guest
Dana Hobson
W. L. Selzer
Wounded Marine To Take Ike's Place in Parade
Pasadena announces Marine Corporal Robert S. Gray will be grand marshal for the Rose Parade on New Year. Gray, 21, twice wounded in Korea, is recovering at Camp Pendleton Hospital from machine gun wounds. he faces surgery after Christmas for bullet fragment removal.
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Pasadena
Calif
Dwight Eisenhower
Robert S. Gray
Camp Pendleton
Hagaru
Eisenhower
Armory Explosion Kills Six National Guardsmen
Six National Guardsmen were killed and six injured in a blast at the National Guard armory in Booneville Mississippi late last night. Capt Fred Houston of the 18th Medium Tank Battalion reported deaths including Sgt Charles C Fugiti and Cpl William H Duncan with four others dying of injuries in Northeast Mississippi hospital.
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Booneville
Miss
National
National Guard
Fred Houston
Conquchier
Charles C. Fugiti
William H. Duncan
Mississippi
Truman Home for Christmas in Round of Speeches
President Truman, home in Independence, urges a world safe for all and says the nation is in excellent shape to meet world communism. He speaks to Masons, meets critics, attends Grandview lodge ceremony, and plans a hotel gathering for reporters before a White House Christmas tree telephoning tomorrow.
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White House
Kansas City
Roy Roberts
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Tony
March of Dimes Campaign Nears in Douglas County
Douglas County chairmen announced for the March of Dimes drive led by Robert Docking. The campaign runs January 15 through January 30 with Rural Life group handling rural solicitation and a county goal of 6 000 dollars. Advance gifts total 703 dollars with several named businesses contributing. precinct captains and block workers organized under four sororities for residential outreach.
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Douglas County
Robert Docking
Douglas County Rural Life Group
Dale Powell
Bill Horn
Baldwin
Baker University
Emma Bei
Simon Hurwitz
Morgan-Mack Muth Company
Independent Laundry
Kansas Public Service
Miller Furniture Company
Eldridge Hotel
Beta Sigma Phi
Mary
iLifs
Rhode Island
J. D. King
Massachusetts Street
Cecilers
Ohio Street
Don Powell
Ohio
Beta Mu
John Stewart
Missouri Street
Alpha Gamma
Edwin Lewis
West Sixteenth Street
Xi Gamma
Miss Myers
Nu_ Phi Mu
Marion Dicker
New Hampshire Street
Sunflower TV station application filed in Wichita
Federal Communications Commission said it received Wichita's TV station application from F V Yingling Virgil S Browne Wix L Hartman and Nestor Weigand The Sunflower TV case follows. The second item notes a broken front door at Manual junior high school building last night with no clear report of items taken.
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