U N Prestige at Stake Over China Vote
United Nations members hesitate to vote yes on Communist China's bid, fearing loss of influence. Britain has yielded hostages in Asia while European neighbors avoid provoking Russia. State Department weighs risk of a weakened U N if the visa is rejected, a view gaining currency after Korea. Administrations face pressure to reexamine enduring explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
China
Britain
Far East
Hong Kong
Malaya
Russia
Europe
American State Department
U.N
State Department
Althoit
Korea
U.S
Censorship Tightens As Korean War Reporting Skews News
Readers complain of a vague and skewed war picture as censorship stiffens and reports from Korea fade. Alleged Allied advances near Seoul and Inchon spark confusion while major advances and setbacks are downplayed or omitted, echoing slow, uncertain war coverage much like earlier conflicts.
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Seoul
Inchon
France
Missionaries Challenge Lattimore on Chiang Kai-shek Role
Returned missionaries with long China experience dispute recent American press reports. They defend Chiang Kai-shek as a key figure whose influence could enable beneficial East West cultural exchange and profits in the Far East, contrasting with Owen Lattimore’s claims. Leftist influence in reporting appears evident.
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Lattimore
China
Chiang
Far East
Owen Lattimore
Chiang Kai-shek
Planes That Flap Their Wings Stir Aeronautics Talk
An American professor notes a bird like flapping mechanism called an ornithegter and discusses an oscillating wing aircraft tested in France. Debate grows over aviation history, supersonic tests, and humorous parallels with Ford Model T. Kansas liquor tax debate looms as lawmakers set to reallocate funds. Angelo Scott argues a million dollars helps health programs, while Lawrence's 1980 mill levies sit mid range among Kansas cities.
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Bill Simpson
Aeronautics
France
The
Ottawa Herald
Ford
Pky
Kansas
Angelo Scott
Iola Register
Lawrence
Kansas City
Hutchinson
Pittsburg
Salina
Topeka
Lawrence City
Vaccine trial at University of Kansas announced by Rockefeller Institute
A clinical trial of a new influenza vaccine from the Rockefeller Institute will be conducted at the University of Kansas. Mrs. W. E. Tenney has returned from a motor trip to Mexico City for the holidays. Jane Miller resumes schooling at Monticello Alton Wisconsin after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Miller.
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Rockefeller Institute
University of Kansas
W. E. Tenney
Mexico City
Jane Miller
Monticello
Alton
R. C. Miller
Local Medical Society Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the Dong- Jax County Medical Society annual meeting Dr. E. R. Keith was chosen president with Dr. J. R. Bechtel as vice president and Dr. J. B. Henry as secretary. Dr. E. M. Owen became treasurer. Chaplain Evan A. Edwards delivered the address and Mrs. A. D. Weaver will host a dinner for honoree Mrs. R. A. Eusden, who plans to move to Massachusetts. Movies shown this week include Her Husband's Secret, The Man On the Box, Tower of Lies, and Greater Than Crown. The Budget staff was announced with Kathryn Russell as editor-in-chief.
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Dong- Jax County Medical Society
E. R. Keith
J. R. Bechtel
J. B. Henry
E. M. Owen
Evan A. Edwards
A. D. Weaver
R.A.’ Eusden
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Antonio Moreno
Patsy Ruth Miller
Ruth Clifford
David Torrence
Syd Chaplain
Norma Shearer
Lon Chaney
Crown
Ed Ad Lowe
Big School
Kathryn Russell
County Officers Take Oath In Douglass Inauguration Day
The article lists county officials taking oaths, deputies sworn in, and a traditional biennial luncheon at Peerless cafe. It notes County Commissioner A C Watter resigning as chair, T L McClelland elected for the new year, and a gubernatorial inauguration visit by numerous local figures including Prof W H Carruth and Congressman-Elect A C Mitchell.
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William R. Green
George Kuhne
Cal Walton
Wood
E d Johnson
Peerless
Douglas County
A.C. Watter
T. L. McClelland
Topeka
Stubbs
W. H. Carruth
L. E. Sayre
F. Q. Marvin
J. L. Brady
J. E. Stubbs
J. T. Stubbs
J. J. Eddy
Misa Elizabeth Bowden
J. H. Spray
O. A. Andrew
A. L
A. Ross
M. T
New York Bankruptcy Plan Vote Opens for Pac. Corp
The Pac. Plan in New York faces a crucial vote as creditors decide whether to approve or reject the reorganization. The firm has been in bankruptcy, and its securities holders must choose the next step in the restructuring.
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New MO
PAC
PLAN
New York
PT. c. Davis
Avid Accuri- Bes Roker Wo Rot Pfs
Emeratute Commerce
Bo MomPac. S
Ihearm
Early British church reach debated in Feast of Lights letter
In a Saturday Letters to the Editor piece, readers question the timeline of Christian expansion to Britain before 597. The correspondent cites St Paul, Joseph of Arimathea, and Caradoc’s family, notes Wales Ireland and Scotland had early preaching by 200–400 AD, and argues British church independence from Rome despite Augustine’s efforts and later Tudor tensions.
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St. Paul
Joseph
Arithmathea
Rome
Caradoc
Carados
Claudians
Linus
Prudens
Timothy
Aries
Eboriaus
York
Reetitutus
London
Adolf Caerleanm
Usk
Wales
Ireland
Scotland
St. Augustine
Britain
Kent
Ethelred
Arch Oliver
Chicago ad representative to speak at KU journalism class
Ernest Klappenbach of Chicago and 17 state advertising representative of the Oil and Gas Journal will address journalism classes at the University of Kansas on Wednesday. Representing Associated Business Publications, he will lecture on business publications and their opportunities.
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Ernest
Klappenbach
Chicago
Oil and Gas Journal
University of Kansas
Associated Business Publications
Korea War Tests United Nations Resolve
Dowitt Mackenzie analyzes how the United Nations faces sanctions and collective action as China-backed aggression in Korea tests the world body. He compares current debates with the Manchuria crisis of 1931 and notes divisions among major powers, including Britain and France, over endorsing U.S. policy and risking wider war with red China. The piece references President Truman’s wartime stance and the broader struggle between noncommunist and communist blocs shaping UN action.
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League
United Nations
Japan
Manchuria
Truman
Korea
Paris in uneasy Christmas calm and war talk
A Kansan reports from Paris on a tense postwar mood as France braces for rearmament and potential conflict in Europe. The piece notes Christmas cheer fading into wary civic duties, government promises on rationing, and a broad push for a united Europe amid Cold War tensions, with observations on social customs and peculiar Parisian life.
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Paris
France
Phe
Gemany
Chamber of Deputies
Oost
Eran
Frazee
South Korea
Europe
Mac
Parthur
Christmans
Barbs by Hal Cochran on fighters and critics
A fragmentary column by Hal Cochran criticizes fighters and gatekeepers, arguing too many deserve a share of attention while noting some disagreeable tactics. The piece hints at public reception and the idea of merit versus privilege in boxing or combat sport coverage.
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Hal Cochran
Aie
Screen Star Horizontal 1 Across Puzzle Clues Set
A compact crossword style clue list featuring across and down hints for various entries including names, places, and general terms. The themed grid covers actors, minerals, months, and science terms with clues like Top of the head and Symbol for tellurium.
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Charles Lan
Soil conservation work in Douglas county details 1950 decline
A wet year cut soil conservation activity in Douglas county with 110.05 miles of terraces built in 1950 under the county unit, down from 135 miles in 1948 and 104.79 in 1949. Last year saw lower pond and diversion ditch totals as well, with only 11 farm ponds built. Production funds supported most work, and four staff plus the unit director oversaw farm plans for seven farmers in December.
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Douglas County
County Soil Conservation Unit
More Wertzberger
Suil
Wertzberger
Dale Burnett
L. J. Kasky
R. C. Blankenberger
Anti Woters
A. Evans
Virgil Schwartz
Joen H. Fadler
Dar M. White
W. J. Selzer
W. T. Selzer
Miss Florence Hyre
Lena Macon obituary from Pentia county to Lawrence
Lena Macon born March 19 1891 in Pentia county near Chillicothe grew up in Marshall County and became a schoolteacher later serving in the War Department in Washington and the Veterans Administration before retiring in 1948 as recreational director She spent her last years in Lawrence with sister Winnie Macon Surviving relatives include sister John G Macon G Robert Macon an uncle Harry Macon and several others Preceded in death by her mother father and brother William Macon
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L. V. Ross Macon
N-W. Macon
Pentia County
Chillicothe
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Marshall County
War Department
Washington, D. C
Tater
Votw
First Church of Christ Scientist
Boston
Mars
United Ae Tps
Lawrence
Winnie Macon
Williant Macon
West Eleventh Street
John G. Macon
Robert Macon
Jaen
Hil
Harry
Macon
Clinton
Radio Programs on Station List and Schedules
A dense listing of radio programs and times across stations WDAF KMBC WREN and others. Shows include Cavalcade of America Lone Ranger Fib Beulah Warinenaire Truth or Consequences and You Bet Your Life with various hosts and time slots noted.
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WDAF
KMBC
Xewacaat
Truth Or Consequences
KMNU
Sulaiv
Bing Crosby
KOMO
Let's
Bastieas
Opekx
WDAP
Beulah
Warinenaire
Lahtehaon
Wren
KCMO
Hannibal Cobb
Dr. Malone
Militaria
Lone Ranger
KMI
Chameleon Ween
Sien Off
Keru
Christian Wilf
Gildersleeve Hou
Tiacues
Gatley Bok Mhc Bink Crosby
Pinzidt Attorney Bow Bi Kmrc
Newwaenst AG
Koem Ts
Genin Wlen
Allen Frankin
The
Stara Sing
Television Guide Highlights for January First
WDAF-TV listing shows Howdy Dooly WK Theatee Machen KN sport segments with a Little Show at 6:20 and a Canel Caravan at 6:35. Late night programming includes Texaan Star Theatre and Kony Rose Show with Seattle Theatre offerings and Talent Takes the Stand. Game of the Week rounds out the schedule at 10.
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WDAF
Tnt
Texaan Star Theatre
Seattle
Newa
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