Truman Proposes Record Peacetime Budget for 1950
President Truman presents Congress with a record peacetime budget of about 27.7 billion dollars, aiming to fund international defense, domestic programs, and social security expansions. He urges tax increases totaling around 4 billion annually, accelerate social security changes, and broaden health and education initiatives while seeking new spending for defense and national security.
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Convocation Speaker Hansen Daldwin Addresses Atomic Age Security
At the University of Kansas Thursday morning, Hansen Daldwin military editor of the New York Times spoke on "Security in the Atomic Age." Daldwin, a Navy veteran, described wartime fronts, postwar duties, and his career in military journalism and radio commentary. He has written on military affairs and edited a Paramount World War II review titled Our Third Year of War.
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Alleelper Corperation
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Paramount Bictures
Stotk
Storm Forces Missouri Tiger Team to Travel by Train
University of Missouri basketball squad will depart from Columbia to Kansas City by train due to icy roads canceling a bus trip. The 12 players who won Saturday’s game at Kansas State will continue to Lawrence to face the Jayhawks tomorrow night under Coach Wilbur Latour.
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University of Missouri
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Kanss City
Wilbur ‘Latour
Kansan State
Lowest Temperatures In Years Reach California Area
A deep cold wave spread across the western plains and Rocky Mountain states with heavy frost threatening citrus crops in southern California. Snow touched Los Angeles for the first time since 1437, and Long Beach recorded a rare second snow in 37 years as temperatures dropped into the 20s to 40s. Forecasters warned of subfreezing readings tonight, while avalanches and travel disruptions increased concerns over livestock and rail service.
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Oklahoma
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Denver
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Lake City
Britain and Israel tense clash over Egyptian border air war
British and Israeli actions heighten tension as Britain contemplates United Nations intervention after Israeli forces shoot down British aircraft over Egyptian territory. Egypt denies seeking aid under treaty as U N discussions loom and protests escalate at Aquaba and Red Sea ports amid regional upheaval.
U S Urges End to Shootings as Tense Middle East Skirmish Grows
Washington reports the United States urged Britain and Israel to end the shooting of five British planes near Aqaba, hoping for a calm move toward the Palestine crisis. State Department spokesmen said the action, while disappointing, should not derail peace talks or Palestine negotiations advancing in the region. Officials declined to confirm specific military moves or longer-term alignments as tensions rise in the Trans-Jordan area.
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Alaq
Republic of Indonesia
China Kai-shek
Washington
United States
State Department
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Trans-Jordan
Aqaba
Michael J McDermott
Envi
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Davis memorial lectureship established at University of Kin
Alpha Chi Sigma announces the Frank Burnett Davis Memorial Lectureship in organic chemistry at the University of Kin. Robert Brewster, chemistry chair, says the first lecturer will be Dr. Carl S Marvel of the University of Tennessee. The date is planned for early May with emeritus status for Dr. Davis until death.
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University of Tineis
Arewster
Alwha Chi Sigma
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B. Jos. Bailey
Davis
Andrivan Chemical Society
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Carlsen Begins Second Kansas Term In Inaugural Ceremony
Governor Frank Carlsen took the oath to begin a second term in Topeka in a brief ceremony at Union Auditorium. He pledged to pursue long talked about goals, including education, highways, and public welfare, with a broadened state government. The turnout surpassed expectations despite bad weather as about 2,500 attended, with many from Concordia and 130 Kansas high schools represented by student stewards.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Uniaaneral Auditorium
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Jegislature
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LOO
Ermor
Naneas
Arcomplich
Statehouse
Lary Ryan
Rat
Arm Pergeant
Adel Fy
Students attend Topeka inaugural ceremony in civic honor
Attend Carbon Inaugural fete Howers Madder Ball and Ren Wall, members of the hich Sachodl student couted, accompanied by Mise Cora Davennort, went to Topeka this morning to attend the inaugural ceremonies. The stue dents were selected to represent the ruuneil because of high schulas jtie staubiel ing.
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Madder Ball
Ren Wall
Hich Sachodl
Mise
Cora Davennort
Topeka
Ruuneil
Schulasjtie Staubiel Ing
Peach paper editions aid subscribers on slate porches
The outside pages of today's Journal-Works are printed on peach paper to help subscribers find their newspapers on slate porches and stems. This practice is used when wintry weather makes ordinary newsprint hard to see in snow and sleet.
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County Officials Take Office in Mass Oath Ceremony
Judge Hugh Means administered the oath to county and township officers in a district court ceremony. Front row included Deputy Sheriff William Hodger, Wakaruse township Clerk Oscar T. York, Deputy Sheriff Travis Glaas, and others. second row listed Probate and Clerk staff. third row featured County Clerk deputies and township officials such as Eudora trustee Tom Akin and Grant township treasurer Lawrence Leonhard.
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Reni Shawn
Front
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Oscar T. York
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Mary Ellen Simmons
Alice Wells
Earl Crabtree
W. A. Johns, Jr
Robert Osler
Means
Lorene Walfaceforth
Longes Harold Bee
Y Omden
Charles Banning
Deem
W. R B. Jeffries
Wakaruee
Frank Gray
Te Jude
Delbert Jill
A. I. Deer
T.R. Gerhart
Ralph Votaw
Eudora Township
Tom Akin
Eudora
Charles F. Barkley
Lawrence Leonhard
Grant Township
Cheater Howard
Wakarusa
Sleet Storm Pauses Draft Calls Amid Freezing Weather
In Washington on January 10, the Army Secretary announced no draft calls will occur in February or March due to voluntary enlistments averaging 33 per month over the past two months. The navy and air force rely on volunteers. the draft system remains unused. Separately, a severe sleet storm battered Lawrence and surrounding areas, freezing roads and causing hazardous driving conditions with subfreezing temperatures and several inches of sleet accumulation.
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Minneape Orleans
Oklahoma
State board recommends 250000 for KU medical center housing
The Kansas board of regents backs a 250000 state appropriation plus about 80000 from additional sources to fund a combined men s dormitory and student union near the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Chancellor Deane W Malott cites growing housing needs and long student hours, stressing proximity to campus for medical students.
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kai City
Deane W. Malott
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Malott
Victim of Accident John Zimmer Dies in Power Line Tragedy
John Werner Zimmer, age 1, son of Dr. LK Zimmer and Mrs. Truman Myers of Hoyt, was electrocuted near Wheeling while hiking with two classmates. He climbed a steel tower and touched a live transmission wire, dying instantly. Funeral arrangements unknown. John was in his second year at military school, born November 22, 1944 in Lawrence, and visited here during the 1948 Christmas holidays with his father and step-mother.
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Zimmer
Lawrence
Truman Myers
Hoyt
Wheeling
John
Rm Steel
Sheriff Plans Bonded Deputies for Issued Cards
Sheriff W A Johns Jr announced that deputy sheriffs will receive identification cards only after posting a $1,000 bond. He said the sheriff is bonded and liable for deputies, so he will limit who carries his signed ID to maintain control.
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Johns
Theft at Crystal Service Station Pries Open Safe
A thief pried open a rear window of Crystal Service Station at 304 West Sixth Street last night. The burglar used the combination to take $141 in cash from the safe, reported to police by operator Harry Campbell of 317 Elm Street. Detectives Cox and Collin investigated but found no leads after noon today.
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Elm Street
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James Collin
Plans Big Program for Surrey Valley Aid
President Truman Smith today backed a broad plan to spur reclamation and relief work in the Surrey valley. The program would include an $856,787,000 loud program for the nation, reclamation efforts exceeding $11,100,000, and a possible $7,000,4100 appropriation to start land use work in a survey due to Congress soon.
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Tax plan calls for large payroll tax boost
Washington January 10 The tax proposal would raise business and public payroll taxes by nearly 6000 million in the budget message to Congress. The plan would add a social security tax from employers and employees alike, starting six months earlier than the last commitment, with a date set by Congress.
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Boys Die in Pond Near Atkwonpis River
Two boys drowned after entering a pond near Atkwonpis while fishing. Raymond Shing Witt, 14, and another youth were recovered from ten feet of water. Fire Chief Honesty Eng Fireren Chirk and river men assisted, with funeral arrangements noted and services planned at Concordia.
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Erifornia
Army Cancels Draft Calls for February and March
Army officials announce cancellation of draft calls for February and March, stating delays and staffing constraints will shift selective service actions. The notice notes limited recruiting and revised timelines, with continued readiness and compliance expectations.
Dutch Couple Finds New Start After 5000 Mile Journey
Christine and Hendrik Rosmolen arrived in Lawrence after a 5000 mile boat and train trek from Woubrugge Holland. They met at Santa Fe station with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moorman who guaranteed they would be cared for until self supporting. The backstory includes prewar pen pal ties and wartime interruptions followed by renewed correspondence and a budding life in the United States.
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Hendrik Rosmolen
Lawrence
Woubrugge
Holland
Europe
Fred Moorman
Mississippi Street
U.S. State Department
County Officials Sworn In by Judge Means in Mass Ceremony
Twenty two county and township officials took the oath of office this morning in the district court room before Judge Hugh Means. Several already held offices. three new county officers include coroner FL 8 Teen and county commissioners Ed Johnson and Law Griffith. The new county board convened this afternoon with Elmer Quidahl as chairman.
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Teen
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Ed Johnson
Law Griffith
Peounty Eners
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Trea
Oxden
Mra
Mary Eilen Simmons
Cleark
Alfes Wells
Mildred LeSner
Ottawa
Franks County
Kansas VFW seeks statewide vote on veteran bonus plan
The Kansas VFW urged a statewide referendum at the 1950 general election on a proposed veterans bonus. The plan would pay $1 a day for U S service and $1.25 for foreign duty, with caps of 8500 domestic and combined limits. About 200000 Kansas veterans could be eligible, with estimated costs near 86 million. Arvid Haltzersen of Lawrence argued a referendum is proper. He noted about 18 other states already offering bonuses.
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Hutchinson
Department Council
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VFW
Kansan
Navy
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Air Force
Arvid Raltzersen
Dlatriet
Lawrence
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Haltzersen
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