Air Attacks on U N Positions Amid Ground Skirmishes in Korea
Reports from Seoul say unidentified planes bombed Allied front lines near Kum-song and Kumhwa with casualities among South Korean troops. In air combat over Northwest Korea, 18 U S Sabre jets damaged three MiGs in a 30 minute battle near Sinulju as Fifth Air Force logged modest weekly losses and noted no Allied aircraft were lost. Ground clashs near Kumhwa involved a tank-supported patrol with brief engagement and withdrawal. The weekly summary for Operation Strangle shows rail and vehicle damage across 478 locations and several locomotives, cars, and ammunition dumps destroyed or damaged.
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Kumsong
Seoul
Parallel 38
Sinulju
Laoag
Fifth Air Force
Eighth Army
Kumhwa
STEPS INTO STRIKE Feds seek end to AFL truckers, dock walkouts
The government moved to settle a 36,000 member AFL Teamsters truckers strike across 12 Southern and Midwest states while 4,000 AFL dock workers halted Chicago operations. Wages drove both walkouts, unauthorized by union leaders in the docks. Cyrus Ching urged immediate negotiations to avert harm to the economy and defense efforts.
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AFL
Midwest
Chicago
AFL Teamsters
Washington
Cyrus
Ching
Memphis
Continue Repair Work On Eudora Kaw Bridge
The south approach to the Kaw River Bridge north of Eudora has been restored but the span will not open until debris under the bridge is removed. Perry Jones of Carbondale was the contractor for the repair. Park Tretzer of Lawrence handles debris removal. Douglas County oversees both projects. timing for opening remains uncertain though expected soon. Repair work on Diemer Road near Lawrence has begun and should not take long to finish. New York stock averages follow.
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Kaw River
Eudora
Perry Jones
Carbondale
Park Tretzer Af Lawrence
Douglas County Ission
Rice
Diemer Road
Lawrence
Jong
Humphrey Carries Truman's Banner in Minnesota Primary
Senator Humphrey campaigns under Truman’s banner in Minnesota the primary on March 18, with a slate pledged to him while positing possible renomination for Truman if he runs again. The piece notes rival bids by Eisenhower and MacArthur, Taft’s backing, and Taft organization actions as well as labor reactions and other national commentary.
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Washington
Humphrey
D-Minn
Truman
Minnesota
Mac
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Harold E. Stassen
St. Paul
Stassen
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Sen. Capehart
R-Ind
General MacArthur
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Canada
France
Oklahoma
Lester B. Pearson
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Ottawal
Paris
NATO
Sens
Lodge
R-Mass
Duff
R-Pa
Ike
United Mine Workers Journal
John L. Lewis
Miami Beach
Fla
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Kefauver
Massachusetts
Bay State
Topeka Man Dies After Roadway Wreck Near Midland
A Topeka man, Lrark Romander, 40, dies at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a crash that occurred when a wheel lay in the road, throwing his car under a transport truck trailer. His three-year-old son Dennis also died from injuries. Kee of Tulsa drove the truck. no injuries to him. Funeral plans pending. Romander was a Britannica salesman.
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Topeka
Here
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Pees Romander
Midland
U. S. Highway 74
Romander
Thomas Kee
Tulsa
Douglas County
Brenna
Denver
Colo
Florida
Frances Romander
Bobby
Ronnie Middaugh
William Alberg
Romanier
Alfred Romander Sr
Weather outlook up to warm spell across Kan and NE
Report from Kan and NE indicates springlike warmth with 10 to 15 degrees above normal. Forecasts expect warmer windy nights with clouds and lows in the 40s and highs from the 50s in the northwest to near 79 in the southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Arnold
Weather Bureau
Yestertoden
Malik Charges U S With Poison Gas Use in Korea
Paris reports Soviet Delegate Jacob A Malik charged the United States with using poison gas in Korea. He cited a Central Telegraph Agency dispatch from Korea dated Jan 31 claiming American planes attacked Ulmin in Munghor, causing inhalation injuries and bleeds among villagers in a demilitarized, mountainous area.
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Paris
Russia
United States
Korea
Jacob A. Malik
United Nations
Central Telegraph Agencs
Ulnim
Munchhor
Malik
Two Baldwin Women Hurt in Home Accidents
Two Baldwin women were injured at home last night and this morning. Mrs. Homer K. Ebright, Baldwin correspondent for the Journal-World and wife of a Baker University professor, fell and broke a shoulder bone. Mrs. E. Virgil Wood, wife of Baker University’s treasurer, was injured when an attic door fell, leaving two broken ribs with severity not yet determined. Theater TV Hearing Date Set March 10 The communications commission announced hearings on theatre television broadcasts have been moved from February 25 to March 10 and will consider theater licenses for those providing broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer K. Ebright
Baldwin
The
Journal- World
Baker University
E. Virgil Wood
Talay
Washington
Communications Commission
Ice Jam Breakup Begins in Missouri River
Leavenworth February 2. A 14 mile long ice jam in the Missouri River from near Atchison to north of Leavenworth began breaking up today. Ice flowed under the bridge at 4 am moving south at five to six miles an hour. River rose to flood stage then fell. Army Engineers report 4,802 acres flooded south of Atchison as four levees broke and others were sandbagged to prevent Sugar and Bean Make districts overflows.
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Leavenworth
Missouri River
Atchison
Grant Parker
Chicago and Great Western Terminal
New Watchmen at Warehouse Beat Patrol Dogs
Four German shepherds trained as night watchmen guard Marshall Field and Co warehouse in Chicago two-legged guards report they patrol the vast building and trigger all clear signals by pawing a foot pedal. The dogs bark to signal emergencies and help reduce guards' nightly walking load. Three more dogs are being trained for duty.
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Chicago
Marshall Field & Co
New Hall Ready at KU Stephenson Dormitory Opensfor Students
University of Kansas completes Stephenson Hall a 52 man residence funded by Mrs. I R Stephenson of Kansas City Mo with a 150000 gift in memory of her husband Construction of Pearson Hall 52 men and Sellards Hall 48 women by J R Pearson and Mr Mrs Pearson of Corsicana Texas also near completion Each dorm about 150000 price with white brick facade and nine large front windows Students to staff and clean units under supervision of a house mother work duties include cleaning and cooking Slated for mid April completion date pushed from 1951 due to bad weather construction began in 1950
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University of Kansas
Stephenson
Mt. Oread
K. U.* Endowment Association
I. R. Stephenson
Kansas City
Martin Ek. Eby Construction Co
J. R. Pearson
Corsicana
Tex
Stephenson Hall
Pearson Hall
Sellards Hall
University
Eby’ Co. H
Allies Reject Korean Truce Inspection Limit Proposal
In Munsan Korea on February 2 Allied negotiators rejected a Communist plan to limit dangering line inspections to three Communist and three U N ports. The Allies proposed twelve entry ports per side and the issue remains under study. The POW issue again blocked a final armistice step and the Reds did not specify neutral nations for inspection teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Korea
U. N
Reds
Constant low bid for Lawrence high school contract disclosed
The Constant Construction Co of Lawrence was named low bidder for general construction including the gym at Lawrence High School with a bid of 1 118. The board reviewed bids from 15 firms in Liberty Memorial High School auditorium before about 100 contractors and 25 patrons. The plan funds from a 1950 900 building fund will cover furnishings and other needs as inflation rises. The board awaits Washington defense administration talks before awarding contracts, retaining bonds of the lowest bidders in each category pending final negotiations.
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Constant Construction Co
Lawrence
Namw Lawrence High School
Liberty Memorial High School
Constant
Greist
Felrdall
Topeka
Ent
Ninth and
Kentucke Sts
Furnhings
K. C
Angineering Plumbing Co
Campbell St
Kansas City
Eee
Board
General Construction
Bite
Four Arrests After Disturbance At Skyline Club
Passersby and residents reported a disturbance at the Skyline Club on 633 E 23rd St prompting a Douglas County visit. Four men, Edward Bowman Carl Davis Charles Reed and Charles Welch, were charged with drunkenness. three pleaded guilty and were fined $201 plus costs, Welch pleaded Not Guilty and awaits trial. The club was closed temporarily and owners were instructed not to reopen pending investigation. Sheriff Tra vis E Glass and six county officials led the action. the beer license is under Mrs Keppelman’s name.
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Douglas County
Skyline Club
23Rd St
Travis E. Glass
Milton P. Allen
Billy Hodson
Fred Robertson
Dale Chappell
Earl Mc‘Clure
Glass
Allen
Edward J. Bowman
Eudora
Carl Lee Davis
Bonner Springs
Charles Monroe Reed
Charles Early Welch
Ramona
Kan
Q. L. Kappelman
Mass. St
Evangelist Graham Warns Washington Found Wanting
Evangelist Billy Graham addressed about 8300 people in Washington during a four week revival ending Feb 10. He compared modern crowds to Belshazzar's feast, saying many in the capital are weighed in God's balance and found wanting, referencing a Wall Street era party and sacred cups.
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Washington
Belshazzar
Billy, Graham
Babylon
Graham
Burned Up Over Her Housecleaning
Mrs Kath leen Tossey of Bell California confessed to arson after lighting a pile of paper napkins in an attic to clear a dirty house. Firemen extinguished the blaze and Tossey, later jailed on a 2000 bond, told police of the burning matches.
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The
Associated Press
Bell
Calif
Kathleen Tossey
Kansas to Build 28 Sewage Plants This Year
Dwight F. L. Metzler of the Division of Sanitation, State Board of Health, announced that about 28 sewage treatment plants will be built in Kansas this year. He cited ongoing construction at multiple locales, with materials constrained but available, and noted bond elections in cities like Clay Center to fund the projects. A state law mandates construction or completion by Jan 14, 1953 for towns over 3,000 and contract lettings by Jan 1, 1954 for smaller towns.
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State Board of Tlwalth
Dwight FL Metaler
University of Kansas
Kansas
Metzler
DPA
Vancellen
Glenwood Heights
Johnson
Buhler
Ellis
Fort Scott County
Hudson
Hugoton
Phil
Haven
McPherson
Ottawa
Parsons
Pittsburg
Sahetha
Topeka State Hospital
Arlington
la Moran
Plains
Preston
Parks Ninth Addition
Wichita
Inflower Improvement District
Sedewick County
Indian Village
Manhattan
Crestview Homes
Kansas City
Wyandotte Township
Clay Center
Iation
Ube
Lawrence
New Assistant Adjutant For Kansas National Guard
Topeka February 2 Lieutenant Colonel Philip W Smyth of Topeka has been named assistant adjutant general of Kansas by Governor Edward F Arn. Smyth replaces Colonel Albert S Bigelow who will retire after 43 years of service. Bigelow reached the statutory retirement age of 64 last week. Smyth will be promoted to colonel and has been in charge of military training and armory facilities maintenance. he previously commanded a signal heavy construction battalion in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
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Topeka
Philip W. Smyth
Edward F. Arn
Kansas
Smyth
Joe Nickell
Albert S. Bigelow
Toneka
Bigelow
National Guard
United States approves 20 million loan for Philippine hydro project
The Export-Import Bank announced a 20 million dollar loan to the Philippines to expand electric power facilities. The funds will back a project on the Agno River to tap an estimated 430000 kilowatts for Manila and surrounding areas, plus flood control and irrigation for Central Luzon.
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Washington
United States Export-Import Bank
Philippines
Agno
Manila
Luzon
Selective Service Reports College Test Pass Rates
Washington reports 61 percent of 20 000 college students who took the course qualification tests achieved passing or better scores, defined as 70 or more for deferment eligibility. Earlier tests last year had a 31 percent pass rate among 339 000 students. A new test is set for April 24.
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Washington
Selective Service
Records show few eligible in Douglas County draft pool
Douglas County draft records reveal 134 registrants in 1-A or 1-A-0, with 27 preinduction examined and deemed fit, 99 not yet examined, and eight passed but deferred. Of 2,952 registrants, 76 are under 18 1/2, while 1,005 are over age for draft and many enlisted or deferred.
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Doug County
Foval Agency
Jae
Douglas County
Douglas County Board
T Trse
Mien
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Central
U.S
Arociated Press
Eudora Kaw Bridge
New York
Byrd
D-Va
New York City
Douglas
Banking Committee
Treasury
Snyder
Ickes
Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Olney
Golee Food Center
And
Lina
Mena
Ins
Phil Pastoret
N. A
U.S. A
MR. Groundhog
Harlow
Kanday
Lttle
Black
U. S
Missouri
McGrath
Newbold Morris
K. A. Stephenson
Sheriff's Forces
Nat
Draft Board
Halbe
iGas
Fort Worth
Favre Mont
Angeles
Miami
Orleans
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