Two Jets Downed In Big Air Fight
A year end briefing from Allied command reports severe trials and steadfast resolve. The top commander notes intensified enemy forces on the western flank while allied gains are recorded in the Chogyo Oron sector and red banners push on the eastern front.
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Fier
Valley Forge
Ey Forge
Ridgway
MacArthur
U.N
Chogyo-Oron
East Central
A. P
Hal Boyle
Seoul
Imjin
Chilly Wet Week End For Eastern United States
A cold wet weekend forecast for the eastern half of the US with lingering travel hazards. Snow flurries appeared in parts of New England while icy roads caused injuries to over 20 bus passengers in New Haven, Connecticut, as three trucks and a Greyhound bus were involved.
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Associated Press
Ozark Mountain
New England
New Haven
Conn
Greyhound
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Upper
Michigan
Midwest
Parole Grants Hit Five Inmates At Lansing Penitentiary
Gov. Frank J._application grants executive clemency to five inmates including Ace Hayes Rutt 32 serving 5 to 10 years for armed robbery. Rutt admitted a Gemmell's Cafe holdup February 11 1949 taking about 728 dollars and is paroled to enter a hospital. Two men receive legal name changes with Judge Hugh Means approving.
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Lansing State Penitentiary
Frank J. Agaman
Ace Hayes Rutt
Douglas County District Court
Rutt
Kansas City
Gemmell’s Cafe
Massachusetts Street
Kansas Casualties Reported as Two Marines Wounded
The department of defense announced today that two Kansas Marines were wounded in the Korean War. The injured are Private John Willard Andrews of Norads and Private Kenneth George Paddock Jr of Wichita.
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Department of Defense
Kansas
John Willard Andrews
Norads
Kenneth George Paddock, Jr
Wichita
Memorial Hospital Solan and Local Names List
A garbled roster lists multiple residents and addresses including Mrs Rena Dougherty in Eudora, Mrs Mary Sue Paddock on West Fourteenth Street, Delbert Pringle on Pennsylvania Street, and others. Also notes the Be Motay Commandery No 4 Stated Conclave at 7:30 p m on Tuesday January 2 1951 with Sir Knights welcome.
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Solan Markiey
Rena Dougherty
Eudora
A. W. Taylor
Rayamana Eastwood
Louisiana Street
Mary Sue Paddock
West Fourteenth Street
Magge Hars
Tennessee Street
Mildred Marie Orr
Haskelline
Helen Malinowsky
Felion Pacheco
Sade Island Street
A. C. Jam
Virgil Bay
Ninth Street
R. Edmonds
R. L. Seamans
Lawrence locals joke about hunting trip mishap
Heard in Lawrence reports laugh at a hunter who forgot his hunting license after pheasant shooting and hurried to buy a replacement. City schools delayed reopening until Wednesday morning amid weather. Firefighters treated smoke water and falling brick injuries including a tetanus shot for Harold Mesner after Acacia House fire.
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Acacia Fraternity House
Lawrence
Harold Mesner
Rent controls lifted on millions of dwellings in 1950 report
Washington reports Lien Sandford secured million rent increases last year and 4 000 000 units lost control while 7 500 000 remain under federal crillings. Woods notes 18.2 percent boosts for over half of landlords, 34 599 rent overcharge settlements, and 3 687 074 in refunds plus penalties.
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Washington
Sandford
Tighe E. Woods
Woods
No more insults in the Commons under new rules
London reports that the House of Commons bans certain harsh epithets and phrases, replacing them with stricter conduct rules. The latest edition of Sir Thomas Erskine May's manual details the prohibited terms including cheats liars and vulgar insults as lawmakers face a more restrained debate environment.
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London
House of Commons
Commons
Thomas Erskine May
Subway tunnels could become atom bomb shelter towns
New York plans envision shelters in existing and proposed subway tunnels capable of housing up to a million people. The project aims to raise about 104 million dollars with federal aid, featuring underground towns with bunks, canteens, kitchens and first aid rooms.
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New York
New York City
Marriage Licenses Granted by Probate Court
Marriage licenses were granted yesterday and today by the probate court to several couples including William F. Wood age 20 and Cleo D. Smith age 19 of Lawrence, Thomas R. Pyte age 21 of Kansas City and Alberta Schopper of Eudora, Foster W. Laming age 27 and Gloria Parker age 19 of Topeka, Raymond W. Williams age 28 and Marion M. Hackley age 29 of Kansas City, and William R. Robertson age 2 and Maree Delores Gartin age 21 of Topeka.
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William F. Wood
Cleo D. Smith
Lawrence
Thomas R. Pyte
Kansas City
Alberta
Schopper
Eudora
Foster W. Laming
Gloria Parker
Tonganoxie
Raymond W. Williams
Marion M. Hackley
William R. Robertson
Maree Delores Gartin
Topeka
Copper Ban Targets Household Items in War Effort
The order, in effect by March 1, restricts copper use in household goods with appeals and hardship exceptions. Manufacturers warn of near business ruin as substitutions are hard. broader controls on aluminum and zinc loom. Penalties under the defense production act include fines up to $10,000 and possible one year in prison.
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Harrison
Three Colorado teens in gun battle with Arkansas police
Wanda Bowen 14 of Adams City Colorado was shot in the stomach and listed in serious condition after a pistol and rifle fight with Arkansas state troopers near Yellville. Two Denver men 18 Charles Beagle and Charles Wallace and David Coffman 18 were wounded slightly and jailed. The trio, in a stolen car, were suspected of robberies in Missouri and Arkansas including a Mammoth Missouri post office and a Three Brothers Arkansas store. Coffman had prior Denver aggravated robbery charges and was identified by Colorado residents.
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Walker
Charles Beagle
Ating
Charles Wallace
David Coffman
Denver
Mammoth
Three Brothers, Ark
Colorado
Arkansas
Missouri
Clarence Montomery
Lippin
Yellville
Montgomery
J. Bodenhamer
Kirby Cowan
Coffman
Colo
Cat Gets New Teeth in Loveland Tale
Mrs. Filla Dagler reports her 21 year old cat Little Sister had a new set of teeth after years of sore gums. The cat drooled like a human until the new teeth emerged, according to Mrs. Hugier.
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Loveland
Uvlo
Filladagler
Deaths and Funerals of Dr Louis M Starin
Dr Louis M Starin died Christmas morning at his Cleveland home. He graduated from the University of Kansas Medical School in 1915. Surviving relatives include his wife and daughter, two brothers Prof W A Starin of the University of Columbus Ohio and Ed Starin of Holton.
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Louis M. Starin
Fred
Clarence Bliesner
Law
Cleveland
University of Kansas Medical School
W. A. Starin
University of Columbus
Ed Star
Holton
Funeral Held in Los Angeles for Dr Carl W Harding
Dr Carl W Harding a KU Medical School graduate and Kansas University alum from Lawrence died in Los Angeles on Wednesday Funeral services are held today in Los Angeles He is survived by his wife Mrs Lillie Harding a daughter Mrs Mercedes Fuller his mother Mrs S E Perkins a sister and three brothers including W J Harding of 2113 Tennessee street and Mrs D J Richardson of 1117 Vermont street from Lawrence
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Los Angeles
Carl W. Harding
K. U. Medical School
W. J. Harding
Tennessee Street
D. J. Richardson
Vermont Street
Harding
University of Knsas
Lillie Harding
Is Home
Mercedes
William P Hillman Funeral Services Scheduled
Funeral services for William P Hillman 70 who died at home on Thursday will be held this afternoon at 3 30 at Rumsey funeral home with Rev H M Sippel in charge Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery Also noted is the death of Mrs A F Haynes 82 of Ottawa who died yesterday in Ransom hospital after an invalid period since breaking her hip last spring She was mother to E L Haynes of Lawrence and survived by her husband and daughter Mrs Wesley Wright services were held at 1 this afternoon
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William P. Hillman
Pennsylvania Street
Rumsey Funeral Home
H. 1M. Sippel
Oak Hill Cemetery
A. F. Haynes
Ottawa
Ransom Hosital
Yoose
Ralph May
Peter
Norman Hicks
C. A. Davenport
Maple Grove Thursay
John Small
Turner
Virgil Small
Kansas City
Charlie Putnam
Topeka
Dave Harris
Mary Lou Harris
Dorothy
Lois Harris
Earl Skinner
Northside Christian Church
Hugh Lipp
Connie
Robert Bruce
Sind
Gene Snow
Harry Sutton
Lyle
Baldwin
Roscoe Husted
Lloyd Spencer
Danny Brune
Midland
Gus Brune
Lake View
Joe Kolars
Lewis Lish
Rayburn
J. Luther Eastey
Rolly Foster
Emporia
Karl Weckworth
Omaha
Franklin Dressler
Eugene Holiday Sand
Ned Dressler
Leo Stumbaugh
Columbus
W. H. Dressler
Tonga
Noxie
Lieutenant Stumbaugh
Camp Hood
Texas
Gilbert Holiday
Sirs
Olin Kelley
Linwood
Sam Uttinger
Kenneth Holiday
Richhill
Shirley
Yvonne Mary
Oskaloosa
Jimmie Hicks
Jimmie
Thelma Fields
St. Evke's, Hospital
Arthur Hicks
Gua Brune
Olinda
Brune
Mayme Denny
Wichita
Toneka
Nolen Huffman
Strong City
Abs
Rey Hoskinson
Dora Madden Walker
Hattie Powell
Samford
Jemena Walker Davia
Ralph McCleery
Elizabeth McCleery
Y .R. McCleery
Charlie Albert Davenport
Lawrence
Four Feet for Two as Sooners Name Replacements for Buddy Jones
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson filled Buddy Jones's safety role with sophomores Billy Vessels and Eddie Crowder after Jones reinjured his knee. Vessels, a star starter, may play 60 minutes. Crowder has limited time due to a kidney injury. Wilkinson cites thin reserves and aims for a cool Sugar Bowl prep day to reduce fatigue.
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New Orleans
Buddy Jones
Oklahoma
Jones
Kentucky
Bud Wilkinson
Biloxi
Miss
Wilkinson
Texas
North Carolina
Louisiana State
Uma
Billy, Wessels
Eddie Crowder
Vessels
Sooners
Billy
Crowder
Princip
Anonymous petition stirs Scotland Yard in Scone stone case
An anonymous petition to King George VI offering to return the Stone of Scone if kept in Scotland spurs Scotland Yard’s search. Detectives, noting lack of signatures, press Glasgow police for copies while Hyde Park divers recover debris including a rusty iron safe and a concrete chair.
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London
George VI
Scotland
Scoland Yard
Westminster Abbey
Glasgow
Scotland Yard
Sentland Yard
Hyde Park
Crown
Aus
Pilot's Saluting Mishap On Carrier Sicily
Marine Captain Conroy of Chicago saluted a catapult officer too enthusiastically on the carrier Sicily. He was tossed into prop wash and dislocated his shoulder, then piloted the craft back with his left hand and knees after fainting from pain. Prague urges reduced daytime heating and delayed use of electrical appliances to save energy for the five year plan.
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Tokyo
Pla
U. S
General MacArthur
Tionald Conriv
South
St. Chicaro
Sicily
Yeeter- 3
Conroy
Prague
American Legion Drives Aid For Crippled Korea Vet
Harrisburg Pa December 30 The Pennsylvania American Legion plans a nationwide drive to fund Pfc. Robert L. Smith of Middleburg a disabled Korea veteran whose limbs were lost. State Commander Joseph S Mc Cracken forwarded letters to department commanders in the U S and to posts in Germany France Italy and Hawaii The drive will donate money directly to Smith with no admin costs. Meanwhile two Bob Smith funds formed in Johnstown Pa and Jacksonville Florida raise funds for rehabilitation. Florida fund stood at 500 with four Jacksonville Bob Smiths driving the effort.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of the American Legion
Pfc
Robert L. Smith
Middleburg
Korea
Joseph S. McCracken
United States
Germany
France
Italy
Hawaii
Robert
AfcCracken
Bob Smith
Johnstown
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida Fund
Bob
Armed Forces civilian staff ratio drops to 1 for 2.3 uniforms
A Defense Department spokesman says the armed forces now employ one civilian for every 2.3 men in uniform in Washington. The civilian share is expected to rise slowly toward one for every three uniforms by next July, with workload at bases increasing modestly.
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Washington
GPH
Defense Department
Christmas Guests and Dinners Shared Across North Lawrence
North Lawrence residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over Christmas. Numerous households hosted dinners and suppers with extended families, including Mason Lipp Ward Penfold Swain Vogler and Elston families, and noted travels to Milwaukee and Topeka. Several households planned for New Year visits while Christmas weekend brought meals and gatherings across communities.
Lawrence Business College Opens Enrollment During Holidays
The opening date for the new school year is announced. The school office will stay open during holidays for enrollments. Tuition increases take effect December 23, with early registrants at the old rate.
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Lawrence Business College
Market news reflects quiet hours and mixed quotes
Market activity is muted with narrow changes across grains and livestock. Wheat at 2.18, corn 1.43, soybeans 52.66. hogs 13.60, cattle and calves mixed with steady trends, butterfat and poultry values listed alongside regional USDA receipts and Kansas City market notes.
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Kansas City
Medina
Tacler
Hehe
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U. N
Hugh Means
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Asby
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Max Mille, Jr
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Norris Brothers
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A. F. Maynes
O. U
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Phelps Lawrence Loan and Finance CO
American Legion
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Sacred Records
Maiden Watch Shop
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K. U. Basketball
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