Reds Drive To Bar Escape At Heart Of Korea
Reds slashed toward Wonju and struck near Seoul as new orders from Kim Il Sung pushed Inchon toward encirclement. Allied forces fought to hold Wonju and to stop a large assault aimed at severing the central rail and road hub, with heavy artillery duelling and smoke rising from the fighting.
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Tokyo
South Korea
Wonju
United Nations
Seoul
China
Kem. Il Sung
A. P
William C. Barnard
Yongpo
Sea of Japan
Korea
Tae- 0
Pusan
Eighth Army
Snow in Prospect: Kansas Weather Turns Cold
Snow fell across Kansas with Garden City at 2.5 inches and Goodland at 6 tenths of an inch. Forecaster Richard Garrett warned of unsettled weather with more light snow possible in the coming days. Temperatures dipped to near 20s statewide, with highs around the mid 20s to mid 50s in places like Chanute and Concordia.
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Topeka
UPA
Kansas
Richard Garrett
Sweat
Goodland
Garden City
Liberal
Dodge Cuy
Hutchinson
Garrett
Goodlands
Celtics at Bool Center Evening and Sunday game
Ed and Lane report a Celtics schedule with events at Bool Center on evenings and Sundays, outlining venue and irregular timings for fans.
Commonwealths differ on entry of Communist China into UN
London dispatch reports British commonwealth leaders meeting with Stokes to coordinate Pacific and Middle East defense plans under NATO. Attlee Menzies Holland St Laurent Nehru absent only Nehru and Senanayake. Pakistans Liaquat Ali Khan ends boycott and is expected to attend.
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China
U.N
London
Pri Raof
Aix
Rime Stete
Ponzanya Yas
Althorno
Pacific
Middle East
Commonwealth
Malaya
Hong Kong
India
Ocean
Emanuel Shinwell
William Slim
Imperial General Staff
Ernest Bevin
Downing Street I
Clement Attlee l
Britain
Robert G Menzies
Australia
Sidney C Holland
New Zealand
Godfrey Higgins
Southern Rhodesia
Louis St. Laurent
Canada
T. E. Donges
South Africa
Aisin
Daniel F. Malan
Jawaharlal Nehru
D. S. Senan4ayake
Ceylon
A Karaci
Pakistan
Liaquat Ali Khan
Nehen Isat Nicht
Court grants temporary restraining order in gas line dispute
Judge Hugh Means issues a TRO against John B. Gage and associates to stop interference with Kansas Power and Light crews restoring a Sunflower Ordnance Works transmission line. The line runs from Tecumseh to the Sunflower site across Gage property. A hearing on the injunction is set for January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Means
John B. Gage
Kansas Power and Light Company
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Tecumseh
Gage
Eudora
S.O.W
Marjorie H. Gage
Ral Hager
Harold Martin
John Gage
Means
Truman signs $19.41 billion emergency appropriation bill
President Truman signed a $19.41 billion emergency appropriation to raise total postwar appropriations to about $118 billion. The measure funds defense for Korea and includes $17 billion for armed services, plus contracts for 34 high speed cargo ships and stockpile materials. Additional sums cover atomic energy and other war needs as the 81st Congress adjourned.
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Washington
Trumen
Congress
Korea
Tearitime Administration
Atomic Energy Commission
Twelfth Night Service at Park Tonight
The Twelfth Nightervice lights trees at South Park in a 7:30 pm carol broadcast and 8:00 pm service led by Jayne Nelson. Rev Leland Young delivers scripture and Harry offers prayer as music students perform. Bring gifts for the service commemorating the wise men’s arrival. ceremony ends at 8:30 pm.
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South Park
Recreation Commission
Ministerial Alliance
Senior An
Jayne Nelson
Harry
Leland Young
Christ
Stock market index slips as average falls
New York stocks edged lower with the Dow Jones average around 89.8 and 60 stocks showing declines. Traders cited cautious sentiment as several sectors faded in late trading.
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New York
Sunflower Ordnance Works seeks three safety inspectors
Sunflower Ordnance Works begins a civil service hiring drive for three safety inspectors at the plant. Applicants need three years in an inspection role, with a BS in engineering as a substitute for experience. Salary starts at 3100 a year. Applications may be filed at the information office or by mailing civil service form 67 from Lawrence Post Office.
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Sunflower, Ordnance Works
Franks
S.0.w
Civil Service
Lawrence Post Office
General Eisenhower Leaves For Epic European Command
President Truman assured General Eisenhower of full backing from the United States and allied powers as he departed Washington for Paris to begin organizing a unified and stronger Western European armed force. Eisenhower, in a five star uniform, said this was the final start of a week of prep and signaled more remarks upon his return. He stressed equal sacrifices and sincerity from Western European nations to bolster defense against Soviet pressure, while the U.S. commits its full share in supplies and funding.
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Washington
Truman
Dwight D
Eisenhower
United States
Europe
Dewees
W. Averell Harriman
White House
Offashington
U.S
North Atlantic Alliance
Norway
Britain
Italy
France
Huge Slash In State Budget Proposed By Hagaman
Topeka January 6 Governor Hagaman will propose a two year state budget totaling 61 085 746 dollars for 1952 53 54 The plan includes 55 535 746 for operation and maintenance plus 5 500 000 for building projects at educational institutions The total reflects over 24 million dollars in agency requests and could be funded without a state ad valorem tax He warned several million may need to be shifted from the sales tax surplus without further cuts and noted the proposal meets the approval of Gov Elect Arn and Ways and Means leaders
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Topeka
Frank L. Hagaman
General Fund
General Revenue General Fund
Hageman
Edward F. Arn
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Eales Tax Re
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas City
Deane W. Malott
University
K.U
Hagaman
University of Kangax
Board
Regenta
Atomic Energy Commission
University Ait
Board of Regents
State Budget Committee
Kansas
Americans flee Hong Kong amid Chinese tension and trade curbs
In Hong Kong amid sabre-rattling from Peiping and 45,000 Chinese red troops Americans begin leaving for the United States as discussions of war by April intensify. Travel officials report dependents fleeing at a triple rate, with fewer than 1,000 Americans remaining. Pan American warns family dependents to go home. U.S. embargo on China hurts Hong Kong business. Chase National Bank shuts its Hong Kong branch to avoid financing trade with Communist China, signaling potential wave of American exits.
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Hong Kong
United States
U. S
Pan American Airways
Chase National Bank of New York
Chase
China
Rother
Ike bans hero welcome amid Paris visit plan
Dwight D. Eisenhower faces limits on parades dinners and public displays during his Atlantic alliance tour as France crates a restrained welcome. He will meet ministers and military leaders in Paris then proceed to Brussels with a key strategy conference on the Atlantic pact slated for Monday.
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Auedatad
Simone Ster
Vincent Auriol
Brussels
Eisenhower
London
Harold E. Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
South Africa
Stassen
Jaan
Indonesia
Thailand
India
Pakcetan
Israel
Joemierous
Are Low
United States
KU Chancellor Opposes State Budget Cuts Aimed at University
Chancellor Deane W. Malott denounces the state budget committee's plan to cut Kansas University funding in Lawrence and Kansas City. He warns the $3.5 million cut from a $24.5 million slate threatens all operations, hurts salaries, labs, libraries, and research, and could push KU toward mediocrity.
Court reverses verdict and orders lease in burglary case
In Topeka the Kansas Supreme Court reversed Sylvester E. Ragland of Lawrence on burglary and larceny charges, overturning a conviction for stealing 3287 from Leta Ingalls of 921 Connecticut Street, Lawrence, on November 21, 1949, and ordered discharge.
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Topeka
Oplthe Kansan Supreme Court
Sylvester E. Ragland
Lawrence
Ragland
Leta Ingalls
Connecticut Street
Supreme Court
Pustica Lioydagy
Station Commission Gift Aims to Cover Repair Costs
The Station Commission plans a gift to help pay for repairs, gasoline, and insurance, with further details and contact by phone at 217 Bodin's Mercury Lincoln.
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Station Commission
Hi Zou
Bodin
Local Residents Attend Kansas Inauguration In Topeka
Lawrence students and Liberty Memorial high school leaders join National Guard and University of Kansas officials for Kansas state inauguration events in Topeka. Captain Maurice Knott leads 40 enlisted men and three officers by company vehicles, attending ceremony and governor open house. Honor students from LMB S include Stanton Ball Richard Butler Marilyn LeSner and Alden Brownlee.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Liberty Memorial High School
National Guard
Company H
137Th Infantry
University of Isas
Maurice Knott
Arthur Johnson
Carl Reber
Ion
L.M.B.S
Stanton Ball
Richard Butler
Marilyn LeSner
Alden Brownlee
Boys State
Conner
Ball and Brownlee
Cora Davenport
L.M.H.I
Kansas
University of Kansas
Charles Stough
G. W.bradshaw
E. Raymond A
F. J. Hierenu
Robert Chariton
John Frye
Fred 3Nsworth
David McCreath
Purge of Communists Reported Across China
Unofficial reports say Beijing cadres purge doubtful loyalists, with executions at Chungking and deaths among red troops. Thousands accused of backing nationalists arrested in Chungking and Chengtu, while nationalist forces claim heavy gains against communist units in Shensi and Chekiang provinces.
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Taipei
Formossa
UPI
Chungking
Chengtu
Chu Chao-sen
Kwangsi
Cerophyl hosts soil science meeting in Kansas City
Guests including County Commissioner Elmer Ousdahl and Lawrence Leonhard attended a Cerophyl Labor tories session in Kansas City. Specialists spoke on soil fertilization and plant pathology, followed by a dinner at the Hotel Ambassador. Cerophyl, also active in Lawrence, plans a similar meeting soon with invitations for interested individuals. Joe Grisman arranged the event.
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Elmer Ousdahl
Lawrence Leonhard
Rerbert Shultz
Emil Heck
Tories, Inc
Kansas City
Ambassador
Mensuve
Cerophyl
Perates
Lawrence
Joe Grisman
British Sent Rubber to Soviet Union in 1950 First 11 Months
London reports Britain shipped 9 878 tons of vital rubber to the Soviet Union in 11 months of 1950 worth £526 429 ($6 254 001). The exports, counted as imports reexported, soared far above 1949 and 1948 levels. Rubber, a key war material, left Britain under licenses but without processing, amid broad US‑UK controls on other materials.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Soviet Union
Russia
Board of Trade
Britain
Malaya
United States
FORM NEW LEAGUE TOPEKA MEETING REFORMS HIGH SCHOOLS
Principals from Wyandotte Emporia and Topeka formed an all purpose conference joining three NEK L members and possibly Lawrence and Shawnee Mission. The group will include athletic and non athletic activities with football and debates likely next season. Lawrence High officials remain in NEK L but wish the new league luck and will monitor its growth.
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Northeast Kansas League
Topeka
Wyandotte
Kansas City
Emporia
Lawrence High
Lawrence
Shawnee Minnion
N.E.K.L
Lawrence Hid
Neal M. Wherry
L.M.H.S
Wherry
Highland Park
Teague
Prin. RB
C. Johnson
Prin
E. B. Weaver
Herbert Bruning
Stassen
South Africa
Missing Mes sers Car Mystery From Cushing Oklahoma
A Cushing grocer reported a nervous man buying food then rushing to his car as two states hunted for a possible murderer. The Mes sers family from Wood, NL, includes Carl 33 Thelma 29 and children Donald Dean 7 Gary Carl 5 Panela Sue 2. FBI charges include unlawful flight. A hitchhiker suspect and a bullet scarred Mossers car tie the case to Wichita Falls Texas.
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Cushing
Okla
Highway Patrol
Bia
Atwood
Cook
Joplin
FBI
Messers-Carl
Thelma
Donald Dean
Gary Carl
Panela Sue
Folice
Alain
Archer
Mosser
Tulga
Mossers
Texas
Oklahoma
Wichite Falls
Eyta
Douglas County Officials Elected for New Terms
Douglas county officials elected in November will take offices Monday. A ceremony inducting officers and deputies will be conducted by Judge Beye Meare in the district court at 12 30. Milton Allen will be county attorney and Travis Glass sheriff, both new to office. Reelected officials include T R Gerhart county clerk Frank Gray probate judge Harold Beck register of deeds Mary Nilen Simon clerk of the district court F S Deem coroner Elmer Ousdahl first district commissioner Emma Berg superintendent of schools Minnie Endaly county treasurer. Allen will appoint Robert Oyler as assistant county attorney. Glass succeeds Mrs Gladys Johns. Johns will move to new home. Glass and family will occupy the sheriff's quarters east of the courthouse. The Glass children are Stephen 6 Julie 3 and Michael about 11 months. The kitchen at the sheriff residence was remodeled for family use and meals for prisoners.
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Douglas County
Beye Meare
T. R. Gerhart
Frank Gray
Harold Beck
Mary Nilen Simmon
F. S. Deem
Elmer Ousdahl
Emma Berg
Berg
Minnie Endaly
Robert Oyler
Oyler
Allen
Supreme Court
Glass
Trouglas County
Gladys Iohns
Frank Carlson
Will Johns
Johns
New Hamshire Street
Amule
Glase
Stephen
Julie
Michael
Farm Bureau delegates set special meeting in Salina
Kansas Farm Bureau called a special meeting for Monday January 15 at Salina for its voting delegates. Herman A Praeger said the session will discuss amending laws governing the agricultural extension service and its separation from county Farm Bureaus. Albany N Y plans to hire about 25 women as traffic police at school crossings, with mayor Corning asking council to authorize appointments.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas Farm Bureau
Salina
Herman A. Praeger
State Bureau
Farm Bureau
Praeger
Albany
Erastus Corning
Common Council
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Department of Defense Today
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