Communists Reject Allied POW Exchange Plan in Korea
In Munsan Korea January 3 Communists refused the proposed one for one exchange of prisoners and civilians calling it a barter of slaves. U N Admiral Libby said the Reds aim to trade all for air access and rejected misinterpretation of the plan. Subcommittees remained deadlocked over rights to build airfields during an armistice as fighting flared west of the 38th parallel near Panmunjom.
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Munsan
Korea
Bur
Lee Sang Cha
R Libby
Libby
Lee
Nesatimor
U. N
Panmunjom
Red Army
Tolay
Korango
Weather forecast warns of renewed freezing rain and snow
Topeka reports a new winter storm expected to sweep western and southern Kansas tonight and spread across the state tomorrow. Forecaster Tom Arnold cautions heavy freezing rain and sleet in the southeast with snow elsewhere. Temperatures plummet, with wind chills and subfreezing lows projected across the region.
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Topeka
Tom Arnold
Arnal Sdid
Steet
NASA
Arnold
Wichita
Hutchinxanthr
Leavenworth
Kansas
West Hill City
Lownvirks
Goodland
Pitched Battle in Egypt Reported in Suez Area
An Egyptian communique claims Egyptian police fought 1,800 British troops with tanks and artillery near Suez, reporting 15 Britons killed and 14 Egyptians wounded. A British spokesman offered no confirmation of the battle.
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Cairo
Suez
Soviets Plan New Year Drive in Asia and Korea Armistice
Soviet strategy centers on Asia with a 1952 push to clear decks for an all out economic offensive against the United States. Vishinsky calls for a Security Council meeting to secure a Korea armistice while Stalin signals New Year greetings to Japan. Japan faces economic threat as U.S. aid wanes and Communist activity grows.
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Moscow
United States
Asia
Paris
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Security Council
Korea
Stalin
Japan
Macenw
Ordi’s
U.S
Hation
Captain Kurt Carlsen Holds Line With Wrecked Ship
London dispatch reports Captain Kurt Carlsen amid a six day battle with a damaged freighter in the North Atlantic. The destroyer John W Weeks stands by as food is delivered to the ghost ship and plans for rescue are announced. Carlsen, 37, refuses to abandon the vessel while his crew and passengers are evacuated, inspiring dramatic notices from British press.
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London
Kurt Carlsen
Hart Carlsen
North Atlantic
Enterpriga
I Carlsen
Enterprise
U. S
John W. Weeks
Carlsen
United States Battle Casualties in Korea Rise to 739
Washington dispatch reports an increase of 321 casualties in Korea reaching 739 total through last Friday. Families are informed of the rise as officials release updated figures amid ongoing combat.
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U. S
Korea
Washington
National Bank Call Washington Jan 3
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks at the close of business Monday December 3. The measure aims to standardize reporting and assess financial stability across institutions.
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Washington
Ouster bid looms in Kansas City judge case
Kansas City Kansas police judge J Earl Thomas faces an ouster bid to be filed with the Kansas Supreme Court amid a probe into hidden microphones found in his office. Attorney General Harold R Fatzer announced joint discussions with Wyandotte officials and a planned public reading of recording material while Thomas vows to prove his innocence.
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Kansas City
Quster
J. Earl Thomas
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Gene Sy
Harold R. Faizer
Fatzer
Kru. Cit
Thomas
Charg Fatzer
Tater
George W. Robinson
Topeka
Jan
Earl Thomas
Ofnsas City
Kan
Wyamatre
Harold R. Fatzer
Clark E. Turker
Harald Harding
Wyandotte
Boys, Gunpowder, Matches Combine for Usual Result
Two youths Eddie Carter and Roger Underwood made a fuse from shotgun powder in a basement at 209 Vermont Street. An explosion caused minor injuries three stitches for Carter and a cut above Underwood’s eye. No serious damage occurred.
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Jads
Eddie Carter
EL Ri Carter
St. c
Roger
Junius Underwood
Carter
Kian
Eddie
Jury Chosen in Tax Case in Boston Court
A jury of 11 men and one woman with two male alternates was selected in federal court in Boston for the trial of Denis W. Delaney former IRS redirector for Massachusetts accused of accepting bribes to influence tax cases. Assistant Attorney General John H. Mitchell opened the case by reading indictments charging Delaney with taking bribes of 12500 dollars to influence tax cases and falsifying 180000 dollars in tax liens unsatisfied.
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Boston
Denis W. Delaney
Internal Revenue
Massachusetts
Mssistant
John H. Mitchell
Delaney
Movie Stars Visit Lawrence for Dalton Gang Roles
James Best and John Hudson trained six weeks to ride for the Dal ton gang in The Cimarron Kid. Murphy, famed WWII hero, will attend receptions at the Eldridge Hotel and Memorial Union. No stunt men were used as cameras shadowed the stars closely.
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James Best
John Hudson
Lawrence
Dynamite Dick
Hudsontand
Bitter Creek
Bet
Dalton Gang
Universal International
Patee
Murphy
Eldridge Hotel
Memorial Union
Best
Stoio
Corydon
Ind
Hudson
Quantrill
Eldridge
Journal-World
Soviet Move Seeks Security Council Intervention in Korea
Paris report states Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky proposed the U N Security Council intervene in Korean armistice talks, with a call to elevate the issue to foreign ministers or chiefs of state. American sources deem the move unacceptable, noting U S support for ongoing council measures and veto concerns.
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Paris
Soviet
Russia
United Nations Security Council
Korea
Andrei Vishinsky
The
0-Nation
Southeast Asia
U. N
Security Council
Theu
China
General Assembly
U S Denounces Vishinsky Charge Over Troop Transport Claim
The United States rejected Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky's charge that American forces move Chinese Nationalist troops from Formosa and Thailand toward Western Burma to threaten Communist China. The White House pressed United Nations talks and dismissed the suggestion for a special UN session to break the Korean truce deadlock.
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Washington
United States
Kinsks
Formosa
Thailand
Burma
China
Michael J. McDermott
Vishinsky
United Nations
More and Better Planes Plead by Flight Commander at Korea Base
In Korea Jan, American jet pilots demand more and better planes to match the larger Red Air Force. Col. Harrison Thyng, in charge of the fourth fighter interceptor wing flying Sabre Jets, says training and skill drive victories while the Reds’ massive fleet outpaces US forces.
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Fifth Air Force Base
Korea
Jan
Red Air Force
Harrison PR. Thyng
U.S
Reds i Koreas Mightey
Pla
Weather Warning Shifts Across Plains and Midwest
A Weather Bureau forecast warns of freezing rain across Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas, with snow in the Panhandle and northern regions. Ice accumulation may hinder travel. use extreme caution for travelers. Also noted, Seely Herrick, 76, father of Arthur Herrick and Kansas State Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control, died after illness.
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Kansas City
Jan
Weather Bureau Today
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Missouri
Kansais
Oklahoma Panhandle
Kansas
Nebraska
Wwnight
Kan
Seely Herrick
Arthur Herrick
Kansas State
Santa Fe
Herrick
Deep Freeze Strands Southeast Missouri Towns In Ice
Southeast Missouri counties dig out after the most damaging ice storm in years. Towns from Sikeston to New Madrid lose lights and phones as ice covers lines. Residents rely on candles and kerosene lamps while isolation remains. Officials estimate millions in damage across Girardeau, Mississippi, Scott, Pemiscot, Dunklin and Stoddard counties.
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Associated Press
Popular Bluff
Missouri
Sikestone
Girardeau
Mississippi
Scott
New-Madrid
Pemiscot
Stoddard
Dunklin
March of Dimes Campaign Plans Debut In Baldwin And Southside
The March of Dimes campaign for Baldwin outlines residential and business canvasses led by Beta Sigma Phi chi Sain Lawrence and Mrs. John F. Kapfer. Ward and precinct captains are named as Junior Chamber of Commerce volunteers prepare a broader drive with canoes and street banks for donations. no campaign in North Lawrence due to flood losses.
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Beta Sigma Phi Chi Sain
Ward
Eileen Engelson
George Corn
Mildred Clodfeler
Clark Morton
John Powell
Frank Green
Opeile
Henry Brown
C. Knott
Judson
William
Precinet
Son
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Tarkey
Jaycee
North Lawrence
Bill Horn
Baldwin
Horn
Wiladvance
Pen
Slough
Associated Profesow
University of U
Mt. Orear
Appeals to steelmen threaten broad industry strike
President Truman urged postponement of the New Year’s Day walkout at a union convention. CIO President Philip Murray signaled backing for delays and possible mid February strike dead line. Government wage stabilization board may act quickly on a 1842 cent average hourly pay boost demand to avert production stoppage.
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Truman
Philip
CIO
Steelworkers Union
Wage Stabilization Board
Phil" Murray
Stock Market Index Closes at 99.3 for 60 Stocks
The closing average for 60 stocks stands at 99.3 points as markets end trading. The index reflects broad market performance with gains in several sectors. Investors monitor next steps amid cautious sentiment and economic data.
Piling progress on university arena slows
Construction on the university fieldhouse pilings advances toward fifty percent completion as 35 of 87 steel piers are in place. Bennett Construction of Topeka holds the contract with Raymond Piling Co. supplying piers. Work aims for March 1 completion but weather and material approvals delay progress.
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Kan
Cam
Spector
Bennett Constr
Topeka
Raymond Piling Co
Kansas
Washington Tax Chief Says No Major Scandals Hit Officials Yet
Revenue Commissioner John Dunlap stated no expected major lax scandal involving high officials, noting ongoing investigations nationwide with few disclosures so far. He reported 146 officials ousted in the past year, down from 14 in early 1951, and cautioned that future sensational disclosures may arise from federal bureau probes. Six of 640 clerks left or resigned, with three indicted on fraud or perjury charges.
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Washington
Dan
John BR. Dunlap
Lax
Flovenie Bureau
Congressions
East Tristenel
Interiny
Dunlap
Sui
Offic
U S Deficit at Midpoint of Fiscal Year Soars
Treasury reports show a large half year deficit about 13 times prior year as defense spending rises. The December 1951 debt reached 259.46 million with monthly outlays near 7.2 million, marking the biggest mid year gap since war years.
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Washington
Vain
Treasury
Epiphany Service and Tree Burning Tradition
A community Epiphany observance is described with church services and a tree burning ritual. Details mention parishioners collecting trees, readings on the manifestation of Christ, and a recreation commission planning activities and tests in Ohio. The piece notes an annual dinner and presentations by local figures related to the holiday observance.
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Eppa
Helm
South Park
Park
Ramanrees
Lerner
Larry J
Commis
City eyes west side parking area for 117 cars
Lawrence city officials discussed acquiring five to seven parcels on the west side of the 800 block of New Hampshire to create an off street parking area for about 117 cars. Estimated purchase under $60,000 with construction costs 550 to 600 per car, area 300 by 117 feet, houses would be razed for the lot and access ways.
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Lawrence
New Hampshire
City Commission
Ir City
Tatl
Commiission Chamber
Healahy
Winglesworth
Wesworth
Lamp Shire
Gov. Bradshaw
Roth
John Crowns
Chri Aif
Pillard Found Near Prairie and Prospect by Dairy Driver
A missing item was recovered between Prairie and Prospect near Mae Lone residence. Woodrow Garrett, a local dairy truck driver, reported finding the waiter. The value or details of the item are unclear from the fragment.
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New Yu
Prairie
Prospect
Mae Lone
Woodrow Garrett
Garrett
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