Red Chinese push worsens Korea front near Wonju
Allied air and ground efforts struggle as communist forces push south from Seoul toward Wonju. Cargo air drops supply 215 tons to central Korea while Reds shell roads and mine lanes to disrupt Second Division movements. Communist air raids target Ansong Bojong and Qinnam as U N forces hold key routes amid heavy fighting and looming strategic threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Korea
Wonja
Tanyang
Han River
Ite
Pusan
Ochi
Chungju
Eighth Arms
Tanyang- Chungju
Wonju
Seoul
Wesern Front
United States
China
Radine
Ansong
Bojong
Qinnam
A. P
Stan Swinton
Anzong
Wanjo
Korea
StarArthur
U. S
Eighth Army
Matthew &. Aidgeway
Local Injury At Memorial Hospital Details Names
At Memorial Hospital Harold Wilbten of 1910 Kentucky Street had his left thumb sutured last night after he accidentally cut it with a wood chisel. The report lists multiple residents from DeSoto Sunny Side Eu Dora Tonganoxie and Baldwin with various street addresses and family names. No further injuries or conditions are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wilbten
Kentucky Street
Lawrence Bank Debits Rise in November 1950
November 1950 Lawrence bank debits totalled 11 381 000 up 12 percent from the year-ago month. For the first eleven months of 1950 the total reached 116 436 000, a 6 percent rise over 1949's first eleven months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Federal Reserve Review
Deaths of Fry Couple In Kansas Trailer Murder Suicide
Phillipsburg Kansas coroner's jury returns verdict of murder and death by own action in the deaths of Mr and Mrs Robert Fry. The couple's 11 month old Roger is in critical condition with a head blow while daughter Elaine Sherrill is shot in the chest. Fry reportedly shot his wife then killed himself and a 32 caliber pistol with six bullets was found beside his body. The Frys lived in Fairbury Nebraska and worked for B and R Drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipsburg
Kan
Robert Fry
Roger
Elaine Sherrill
Fry
Frys
Fairbury
Neb
B and R Drilling
Hays
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
St. Anthony's Hospital
Kenneth George
Charles Miles
Atomic test plans shift to small Nevada blasts
Nevada tests will explore reduced atomic shells while radiological safety surveys and patrols are promised. Officials note preparations may lead to full size A bombs and a hydrogen device, with the Eniwetok proving ground in the Pacific as a future site. In other news, Fort Riley Kansas will host an officer candidate school for all branches except infantry and artillery starting February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almogordo
N.M
A.F.C
Las Vegas
Coul
Eniwetok Proving Ground
Far Pacific
Ft. Riley
Washington
Army
Fort Riley
Kan
West Point
Eisenhower Visits Oslo on Atlantic Pact Tour
General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in Norway to rally morale and assess Allied bases during a morale tour of Atlantic pact capitals. He and his staff landed at Gardermoen airport, about 37 miles north of Oslo, in the late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Norway
tGen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gardermoen
Sunflower plant reactivation outlines current status
The Sunflower facility remains largely prepared for possible reactivation with about 4000 workers held in reserve, careful cost justification cited by Colonel Rogers. Production is not ongoing except private sulfuric acid work, with no set start date and government secrecy over the scope of rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance Factory
Rogers
Algonquin Chemical Company
Cocke Urges Panic-Proofing Public at Legion HQ Dedication
Arkansas City Kansas Erle Cocke Jr national commander of the American Legion says the nation must panic proof the public as part of operation survival against armed communism He calls for universal military training and warns Russia has broken 69 treaties He stresses defense and readiness to aid displaced persons at the Shelton Beaty Legion post dedication with a $100000 headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Kan
Erle Cocke, Jr
American Legion
Cocke
Shelton Beaty Legion
United States
Russia
FBI Reports Thousands of Draft Violations Investigated
The FBI states it has reviewed about 9,000 draft violation cases in six months and now receives over 2,200 new cases monthly. Director J Edgar Hoover says compliance via registration or inducement accounts for most outcomes and willful delinquents are being pursued vigorously. The Marine Corps also announces call ups of 2,230 officers from reserve units for active duty, mostly for combat type roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
F.B.L
Ap Te Marine Corps
Marine Sornea
El Dorado votes pay raise for city employees
The El Dorado city commission approved a cost of living pay increase for all city employees. The boosts, effective immediately, raise monthly pay from six to eleven dollars per employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado
Kan
el Dorado City
Papal decree bars clergymen from civic clubs
Chicago reports astonishment at Pope Pius XII decree forbidding Roman Catholic clergymen from Rotary Kiwanis and similar clubs. Leaders note the ruling targets clergy while suggesting local bishops interpret for lay members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pius XII
Rotary
Kiwanis
Liena
Sacred Office
Vatican City
Rotary [International
Percy Hodgson
Providence
R. J
QO. E. Peterson
Kiwanis International
Vatican
Jones
Rotary International
Kotasy
Arthur Lagueux
Rebec
Canada
Lagueux
L'Osservatore Romano
United States
Masonic Order
Entertain at Winter by Red Cross at Veterans Hospital
Red Cross sponsored shows at Winter Veterans hospital are set for today and tomorrow. The Mexican club will perform in costume this evening, followed by two KU groups tomorrow. Foster Mall residents present a recreation hall variety show tomorrow afternoon, and Kappa Alpha Psi offers a recreation hall show tomorrow evening, arranged by Charles Ross. Previous shows featured Ruth Stutz and Joyce Cazier, Alpha Delta Pi members, plus Miller Hall residents under Georgia Story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Winter Veterans Hospital
K.U
Foster Mall
Recreation Hall
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Charles Ross
Ruth Stutz
Joyce Cazier
Alpha Delta Pi
Ward
Miller Hall
Georgia
Story
Governor Signs Salaries Bill For Kansas Legislature
Topeka January 12 Governor Edward F Arn signed the first bill of the 1951 Kansas legislature appropriating 220 988 dollars for legislative salaries and expenses. The measure typically is the first to reach the governor’s desk each session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Upi
Edward F. Arn
Kangsi
E K Lindley to Talk on Program at University Lecture
Veteran journalist E K Lindley, long-time Washington bureau chief for Newsweek and author of Washing Tides, will speak at the William Allen White lecture series at K U. He studied at the University of Idaho and Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar before reporting for Wichita Beacon New York World and New York Herald Tribune. A Q A session will follow. all Kansas newspapermen are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Lindley
Kansas
Washington
Newsweek
Overseas Presa Club
To Low
Wich
Versity of
Idaho
Oxford University
England
Wichita Beacon
New York World
New York Herald-Tribune
William Allen White
James HB. Reston
New York Times
K. U
Reston
Pioneer Prize Won by Lindquist in Kansas District Contest
G F E Lindquist was named first place winner in the second district of the Factual Pioneer Story contest by the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas. The $25 prize was funded by Sen. Harry Darby and will be presented at the society’s annual banquet January 28 at the Jayhawk hotel in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. E. Lindquist
Native Sons and Daughters of
Kansas
Frank W. Boyd
Mankato
Harry Darby
Jayhawk Hotel
Topeka
Lindsborg
Olaf Olson
McPherson County
Olson
London
Augustana College
Roca Island
Ill
Lindquist
Medical Technology Course In Kansas City Next Week
A second annual postgraduate course in medical technology will be held January 15 to 17 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. H. G. Ingham announced the brief, noting about 215 technologists attended last year and the course is repeated at the Kansas Society of Medical Technologists request. Enrollment from surrounding states is anticipated, with instruction by KU faculty and guest lecturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
H. G. Ingham
Kansas Society of Medical Technologists
Iast
Ingham
K. U
Kansas boards approves fluoride in water supplies
The Kansas board of health approved adding limited fluoride to municipal water where deficient to curb tooth decay. Ottawa already adds fluoride, with Emporia and Florado approved for similar programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas Board of Health
Ottawa
Kansas
Emporia
Fl Dorado
U S Needs 140 Billion Budget Push in Truman Plan
The report outlines President Truman's proposed two year budget ending July 1, 1952, with defense and foreign aid spending to run about 45 to 55 billion annually by year end. It stresses tax balance, price and wage controls, export and credit measures, and expanded manpower for defense production while urging unity among free nations to avert or win a broader war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
Aml
Free Nations
United States
Stolen Car Wrecked at Teepee Curve This Morning
County and city officers responded at 3 o'clock to a wreck at the Teepee corner where a stolen car missed a curve on Highways 74 and 40. Involved were Alexander Quiroz 24 Kansas City and Harvey E Vaughn 19 Collinsville IL. Both were treated for minor injuries at Lawrence Memorial hospital then jailed for investigation. The car had been stolen from Concrete Materials in Kansas City about an hour earlier. Quiroz was to return to the hospital for ankle X-rays after complaining of leg pain. The car was almost demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teepee
Alexander Quiroz
Kansas City
Harvey E. Vaughn
Collinsville
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Goncrete Materials Company
Quiroz
Department Store Sales Rise Across Kansas in Early January
Kansas City report from the 10th Federal Reserve Bank shows department store sales up 42 percent in the first week of the year versus 1950. Gains ranged by city with Wichita up 54 percent and a four week period ending Jan 6 showing a 19 percent rise nationwide in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
10Th
Federal Reserve Bank
Arkansas City
Chanute
Emporia
Fort Scott
Hutchinson
Independence
Iola
Lawrence
Ottawa
Salina
Topeka
Wichita
Ottawa issues marriage license for Pearson and Woodard
A marriage license was issued in Ottawa to Thomas F. Pearson 43 of Lawrence and Susan Woodard 35 of Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Thomas F. Pearson
Lawrence
Susan Woodard
Topeka
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Louise Newman 95
Mrs Louise J Newman 2120 Massachusetts street died in her sleep at Metsker rest home where she had been ill a week. She was mother of Mildred Newman retired Liberty Memorial high school teacher. Funeral tomorrow at 1 30 at Funk chapel Rev Dale Turner Plymouth Congregational Church. Burial Forest Hill cemetery Kansas City Missouri. Survived by daughter and niece Edith Chapman. Flowers omitted per her request.
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Louise J. Newman
Massachusetts Street
Metsker
Missouri Street
Mildred Newman
Liberty Memorial High
Rogerson
Funk Chapel
Dale Turner
Plymouth Congregational Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Kansas City
Edith Chapman
Newman
Seaman First Class John R. Richard Arrives Home
John Robert Richard son of Mr and Mrs John J Richard 407 West Twelfth street arrived home Tuesday ending a ten day leave. He had recently returned from Japan and Korea and took part in the evacuation of troops from Hungnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robert Richard
John J. Richard
West Twelfth Street
Japan
Korea
Hungnam
Thanking Neighbors for Support During Illness and Death
A bereaved family thanks many relatives and friends for kindness during the illness and death of their wife and mother. They list appreciation for sincere sever s messages personal calls and other acts of help. Rey Flare and Mr and Mrs Delbert Pansth and family express gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Flare
Delbert Pansth
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Orning
Don Loranger
Hanford
Anja
Ried
Won
L. E. Willoughby
Reuben Lind
Fred Foreman
Kansas State College Extension Service
Lathrop B. Read
Sertoma Club
Read
International Platform Speakers Association
Memorial Hospital
Lulu. Hambleton
DeSoto
Marilyn Haysinger
Sunnyside
Judy Gibler
Rhode Island Street
Mercedes Jimenez
Vermont Street
Danny Hall
Sunflower
Alice Oliver
Eudora
James Block
Louisiana Street
Carolyn Ulrich
Hasball Avenue
Frank Larrick
Euora
Ruth Lawson
New York Street
Edward Klinkenberg
Tonganoxie
Kathryn Toms
Lucille Johnson
Marieanne Hadl
Baldwin
Mercedes Jiminez
Walter D. Rogers
Joseph Leon Transue
Paul Transue
North Sixth Street
Woodlawn Schoal
Phillipsburgh
Nevada
Sible
Nks
Legion
F. B
Vote City
Red_Cross
E. K. Lindley
Pioneer
G._E. FE. Lindquist
Cofferville
UL S
New York
Talis
Demani
Tony Cary
Mr. Tewean
Kannaz Guy
Leghorn
Capona
Ture
Toni
Reese
Kancna City
Nanaas
Jay Market
Fez
Beatrici
Wall Street
Ato
Ciorel Adm! Corp
At&t
Ate&sf
Chrysler
Vantaimer
Cariiss
Iti Deere & Co
Bess
Pn Mtv
Kennecott Ei
Pune
Fio Corp
Bebo
Ans & Steel
Polwarth
As Furi
N. AL
Cea & Burnere & Inatalies
Honhy
Securities: Investment CO
Mgr
Douglas County Building & Loan Assn
Mass
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