Drafting 450000 eighteen-year olds urged by defense officials
Washington reports the defense department urged immediate universal military service and training for all physically fit youths starting at age 18, proposing 27 months of service. Secretary Marshall and Mrs Rosenberg argued for drafting 18-year-olds while considering deferments for those near 18 years and four months.
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Washington
Defense Department
Marshall
Anns M. Rosenberg
Senate Armed Services
Efetst
Rosenberg
Bdis
Army
Lyndon Johnson
D.tex
Senate
Flu HITS Western Europe as Epidemic Rises Quickly
London reports an influenza surge with almost 200 deaths and thousands hospitalized across western Europe. Britain alone records 159 deaths in two weeks and factory workers many ill. Greenland logs 17 deaths in a 500 population hamlet. Authorities warn the outbreak is the worst in years with nurses affected and hospitals expanding wards.
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London
Europe
Britain
Greenland
Frederickshaak
East
West Berlin
Sweden
Lapland
Vatternoorland
Harno
Acheson open to talks with Taft on foreign policy
Washington reports Secretary of State Acheson said he would be glad to talk with Senator Taft or any minority party member on foreign policy matters. He warned a UN failure to resolve the Korean crisis could dent its prestige and power. He also noted a note to Moscow about a Big Four foreign ministers meeting will be sent soon. Taft had urged talks with the majority on domestic and foreign policies.
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Washington
Acheson
Taft
United Nations
U.N
Senate
Western Europe
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Moscow
National Press Club
Truman
Élso
Defense Marshall
Lewis Opposes Controls On Wages And Prices
John J. Lewis head of the United Mine Workers told the wage stabilization board he opposes price and wage controls now. He argued collective bargaining will handle wages and noted contracts and high dividends make price controls impractical, citing wartime meat shortages as evidence of futility. He warned against “putting the American economy in irons.”
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Washington
John J. Lewis
Wage Stabilization Board
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Prices slump on New York stocks in late day selloff
A selling wave swept through New York stocks on January 10 pushing prices down by as much as several dollars per share in places. Losses mostly ranged from a few cents to over two dollars as activity expanded to about 3.5 million shares. The market traded late with flash prices reported from the floor and a slow accumulation of declines throughout the day.
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New York
Tax plan ready sparks push for new levies this year
Treasury Secretary Snyder said President Truman will ask Congress this week to raise enough revenue to balance the budget. Indications point to a substantial tax hike, possibly over 20 billion dollars, with pay as you go measures outlined in the economic report and budget next week.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Truman
Congress
Treasury
Capitol Hill
House Tax Committee
Anderson
D.N.M
Byrd
D.-Va
Hsis
George D.ga
Senate Finance Committee
George
Coaches clash over ball control in Big Seven era
Phog Allen of Kansas defends slow ball tactics and praises winners. Sparky Stalcup of Missouri supports controlling the tempo to offset missing tall players. Nat Holman criticizes ball-stalling while noting crowds expect a winner and flexible schedules.
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Kansas City
F.C
Phog) Allen
University of Kansas
Hank Iba
Oklahoma A
Sparky Stalcup
University of Missouri
Nat Holman
C.C.N.M
Journal-World Sport
City College
Madison Square Garden
Stalcup
Holman
Allen
Wichita Man Is Named New Head of the KIDC
Topeka Kansas January 10 L Hi FE Zaller of Wichita was elected chairman of the Kansas Industrial Development Commission. He is president of Derby Oil Co. and will succeed Deane E. Ackers of Topeka who heads the Kansas Power and Light Co. Harry L. Stevens of Hutchinson was chosen vice chairman succeeding George K. Mackie Jr. Ackers and Mackie remain on the commission.
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Topeka
L—Hi. FE
Burdick Bill Makes Salary Kickbacks a Felony
Representative Burdick of North Dakota introduced a bill making it a felony for congress members to accept salary kickbacks from their employer. The measure would require sworn statements to be filed within 10 days after each session, asserting no part of government salaries was accepted.
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Washington
Representative Burdick
R.-N.d
Congress
House
Senate
Wonju under siege as UN forces push into key Korean town
Allied troops led by a tank-supported Second Division swept into Wonju after heavy fighting. reports say 200 tanks and 500 Chinese planes were poised north for a major push, with about 280 000 Communist troops in the area. MacArthur's command cited strong buildup along Osan to Wonju with several Chinese and Mongolian units en route.
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South Korea
Wonju
U. S
U.N
Won
A. P
William Barnard
MacArthur
Osan
Eighth Army
Osan-Woniju
Corpa
Oxan-Wonju
KU Men to Learn About Military Regulations
A 7pm program at Frank Strong auditorium, University of Kansas, will review military service regulations as they affect students. Dean Woodruff and registrar James K. Hitt will lead the discussion with freshman counselors and house representatives invited to relay details to their groups.
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Frank Strong
University of Kansas
L. C. Woodruff
Dean Woodruff
James K. Hitt
Jean Woodruff
Hitt
Stronghall
Annual Community Chest Meeting to Be Tomorrow
The Lawrence Community Chest will hold its annual business meeting and director election tomorrow at 4 30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce offices. A $1+ contributor to the 1950 Chest drive gains voting membership. four directors will be elected for three-year terms from a proposed slate with floor nominations possible. Retiring directors are Ralph Campbell Darren Lesch Tom Glasgow and Olin Petefish.
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Lawrence Community Chest
Chamber of Commerce
Chest
Ralph Campbell
Darren Lesch
Tom Glasgow
Olin Petefish
Will Follow Caree of Hero Father
Frederick Henry Jr. of Clinton Oklahoma, three, aims for an army career as his father is missing in action in Korea. President Truman awarded the Medal of Honor to the hero father’s wife for covering the withdrawal near Am Dong. Congressman Wickersham notes the boy may enter West Point when eligible.
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Washington
Altho
Korea
Frederick Henry, Jr
Clinton
Okla
Henry
Truman
Amdong
Wickersham
D.okla
West Point
Wickergham
No Word on Meat Price Controls Discussed
Washington reports that price director Michael V. DiSalle said the government has not decided whether to impose meat price and rationing controls. Industry reps argued increased production could keep prices stable without controls. Senator Aiken warned controls could cause shortages.
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Washington
Michel V. DiSalle
iSalle
Tvo
Agriculture Department
Livestock and Meat Industry
Hconomic
Alan Valentine
Michael V. DiSalle
Ralph Trigg
Lawrence Jaycees to Lead March of Dimes Drive
Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce will direct the March of Dimes campaign in downtown Lawrence with a goal of 6.51 to be used by the National and Douglas County Infantile Paralysis Foundations. The drive runs next week through January 41 with chairman Robert Docking aided by Don Strunk and Ralph Tusten.
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Lawrence
Canaes
J.D. King
Commonwealth Theaters
Marton Barlow
Granada
Commonwealth
Bill, Hornat
Baldwin
Baker
Boxer University
Octtawa University
Pirst National Bank
George Dunkley
Robert Docking
Kansas legislators push 15 new bills in 1951 session
Topeka report details the start of the 1951 legislative session as 15 new bills are introduced and an appropriations measure of 220,988 for salaries and expenses clears the senate under emergency rules. Governors address and joint sessions precede weekend adjournments.
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Topeka
Kansas
Edward F. Arn
Senate
House
Lawrence M. Gibson
Kansas Legislative Council
Paul Wonech
Kingman Republican
Forrest A. Stamper
Plainville
Wayne W. Ryan
Clay Center
Senator Ryan
Mutual Aid Society of the Church of the Brethren
Ben F. Bowers
Ottawa Republican
Elenn Strickler
Ramona Republican
K. C
Kansare City
Walter I. McVey
Independence Republican
Big Three Draft Reply to Russia on Four Power Talks
Western powers completed a draft reply to Russia’s request for a Big Four foreign ministers meeting. The draft, prepared by State Department officials with British and French envoys, asks Moscow to state if it will discuss all peace-threatening issues rather than only German disarmament. Captain Carroll P Hungate will discuss When the A B Bomb Hits at Fraser theater Thursday at 4 p.m. An atomic display will be in Memorial Union lounge all day Thursday.
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Paris
Prussia
State Department
Washington
Russia
T Anne
Carroll P. Hungate
Olathe Naval Air Ration
Fraser Theater
Memorial Union
May Settle Dispute of Chest Funds
Attorneys report a tentative settlement between the American Red Cross and the Dodge City Community Chest. The pact includes a permanent injunction barring the Chest from counting the Red Cross in its blanket solicitation and allows the Red Cross its own drive. Judge Hill overruled the Chest motion to vacation the temporary injunction as it applies to Chest officers as individuals.
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Wichita
American Red Cross
Dodge City
Stanley
U.S
Delmas C. Hill
University of Kansas Chancellor in Ithaca Amid Cornell President Talk
Deane W. Malott arrived on the Cornell campus amid reports he could be named president. Cornell officials said only that he visited briefly as speculation swirled around a vacant post since Edmund Day’s resignation in 1949, with De Kiewier acting president.
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Vthawa
N.Y
Deane W. Malott
University of Kansas
Cornell University
Cornell
Malott
Cameron Leonard S. Cottrell
College of Arts and Sciences
Cottrell
Lawrence Journal-World
Cattrel
New York City
Neal Dow Becker
Kansas
Becker
Ithaca
Edmund EB. Day
CW. De _Kiewier
University of Rochester
Day
Eisenhower Arrival in The Hague Amid Western Defense Talks
General Eisenhower arrived in The Hague Netherlands for the third of ten Western alliance consultations. He met Dutch officials including Selden Chapin and Gen Hans Kris after landing at Schiphol. An American officer called sessions excellent and productive amid defense survey progress. The KansConcert Band performs tonight at Hoch Auditorium with tickets at the door. Don Westheffer attends Kansas State Board of Agriculture meeting in Topeka as Douglas County Farm Bureau delegate.
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the Hague
Netherlands
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Holland
Western Europe
Atlantic Alliance
Eisenhower
Schilpol
Amstemam
U.S
Seljden Chapin
Hans Kris
Dutch Chiefs of Staff Committee
Jonkbeer E. J. van Holthe
Navy
1. A. Aler
Air Force
Brussels
Senhower
University of Kansas
Hoch Auditorium
Russell Wiley
Dale Merre
Tom Levitt
Don Westheffer
Eudnra
Topeks
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Westheffer
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Marti Nehrbass
Governor Seeks Caution on Tax Increases in Kansas
Governor Ed Arn urged the 1951 Kansas legislature to slow tax-boosting measures and focus on consolidating gains. He outlined a cautious budget around 61.1 million dollars, stressing efficiency without new taxes while supporting education welfare health highways and institutions. He called for immediate civil defense funding and warned funding for high schools may hinge on future appropriations.
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Topeka
Edward F. Arn
Kansas
Senate
Hou
City voters set to choose five on new manager commission
Time nears for Lawrence city commissioners under a new manager-commission form. Primary shifts to March 2 with nonpartisan filings. top ten candidates advance to April election for five commissioner posts. Winners sworn in late April select mayor and salaries, then hire a city manager within 60 days. Terms vary, cycles every four years for three members and four-year terms for two.
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Lawrence
Charles Springer
Altho
Mayor-Choyneil
Fhrst
Springer
Harold Fisher
Joaage
U States
Nanyor
Met
Weather forecast for Kansas cold tonight then slight warm-up
The forecast calls for generally fair skies with rapid temperature changes in Kansas. Tonight will be colder with lows between 16 and 20 degrees, tomorrow may rise to around 43 degrees in the east and west areas. The 24 hour high reached 56 at Chanute and low 16 at Larned with no precipitation reported.
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Toneka
Kansas
Richard Garrett
P.m
Chanute
Goodland
Denver
ie —_ Fort Worth
An Mayre
Man
Mary
Minneny
New New York
Oklahama City
Washirfton
Stock Market Index Dip in New York Trade
New York stocks open lower with the Dow Jones and AI-Chosini Average showing declines as investors weigh early market signals. Trading volumes remained modest amid uncertain economic cues and company earnings ahead.
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New York
Weather Outlook Kansae Generally Fair Then Colder East
The forecast shows fair conditions in the Kansae region tonight and Thursday. Temperatures fall in the central and eastern areas with lows around 15 to 20 degrees and a high near 50. East winds may prevail.
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