Kansas Weather Year 1951 Records Severe Floods and Heavy Rain
The Weather Bureau reports 1951 in Kansas as the wettest year on record with 14.86 inches above normal precipitation, 63.97 inches at Mound City and 65.37 at Alta Vista. Floods and weather adversities caused 11 deaths and 119 injuries, with rain on 150 straight days from April 20 to September 16. The year tied as the third coldest in mean temperature, averaging 53 degrees, with July and August the frost-fire months.
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Topeka
Kansa
Bureau
Mound City
Alta Vista
Kansas
Helps Raat Tribune
Welleingien
Sedan
Aygatty
North Lawrence Daily Journal World notes local visits and hospital updates
Miss Norma Jean and Miss Patsy Gable of Adrian Missouri were guests at Mr and Mrs Carl Norge s dinner. Charles Gable and Mrs Westerhouse of Eu to spend days with Lamont family. Parker and Lamont families mentioned with illness and hospital stays. Various local visitors, military updates, and community events. church group meeting notes and social visits across North Lawrence.
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Labelred Daily Journal-Worlp
Norma Jean
Patsy
Gable
Adrian
Carl Norge
Charles Gable
Q. E. Westerhouse
Eudort
E. Lamont
North 7Th
Lamont
Guy Edwards
Ral Wright
Osceola
Ann
Amitthel
Sind
Harhaehdy
Tonnanaste
Deane
Andy Mee
MoortMarbaich
Goo J
Gueype
Henry Thubeuin
Lawrence Kansans Note Military, Flood, and Social Highlights
Lawrence dispatches report a sergeant from the area has served in Korea about one month and is the son of Mr and Mrs James Toyne of Baldwin. Mrs Robert McCleery returns home from a flood damaged Lincoln Street residence. Social visits occur as Mr and Mrs Harry Rake spend Sunday in Topeka. Guests at the Downs home include Mrs E Stanwix and relatives from McLerland and Overbrook with extended family attending. Delbert McClelland and daughter Susan Kay hosted friends and relatives amid community chatter.
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Carol Lynn
Kansas City
Ralph Hixson
Arthur Dougan
W. H. Amering
Paul Tubbs
Joe Kolars
Pvt
Keith Kolars
Samson Air Base
New York City
Vernon Davison
Don Hamlet
Greeley
Cola
Davison
Topeka
Anu
G. K. Norris
Independence
Marjorie Celeron
Norma Byrn
Byrn
Frenee
Ben Fleshman
Shirley
Perry Street
Ben Kolars
Caba
Mes
Idee Kolars
Lyon Street
Harald Ross
Shawnee
Lyle Tubbis
Stephen
Raymond Pine
Memorial Hospital
L. T. Bellinger
Nort
Lawrence
A. Lawrence
Kansas
Jhen
Kkorea
James Toyne l
Baldwin
Robert McCleery
Lincoln Lstreet
Harry Rake
F. Downs
Gas Blast Kills Two. Explosions Rip Through Crossville
A propane gas blast in Crossville Indiana killed two people and damaged seven other homes. A second explosion followed within a minute, ripping through a kitchen and throwing debris toward two vacant lots and the Tromer Marshall residence. Firefighters, aided by volunteers, fought flames that destroyed several structures and damaged vehicles. no damage estimate was available. Crossville, about 40 miles west of Evansville, has a small population.
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Ile
Fawn
Shan
Go Randal
Randall
Telephone Exchange
Tromer Marshall House
Wes
Padinner
Grayville
Curmi
Crassville
Stankard
Crossville
Evansville
Ind
Bulgaria Convicts Two Yugoslavs on Spy Charges
Belgrade reports that in Bulgaria two Yugoslav nationals were convicted on espionage charges. One defendant, Denis Dene, alleged to have refused to remove a photo of Marshal Tito from a headquarters, received a harsh sentence. Other defendants faced injuries and claimed coercion during proceedings.
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Bulgaria
Senah
Bale Ehuery
Brea
Yesler
Denis Dene
Styaslav Leaples
Yugostivia
Bassi
Sue Dutes
Tir
Amon
Marshal Tito
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
British Officers Held in Moscow Prison Report
Fragmentary British claim from Moscow asserts two Britons, including Guy Burgess, are imprisoned as high priority prisoners. The note mentions British embassy ties to Washington and London, and raises speculation about missing top policy documents amid diplomatic concerns.
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Moscow
Bertin Hen
Soviet Union
Maseny
Knowles
Guy Burgess
Romi Mandan
Aire
Luhisankata
Nanives
Amy Jean
Burgess Wi
Washington
One
Lonedon
Bav Rane Eashyart
Departure Delay Alters Churchill Plan For Washington Talks
London reports Prime Minister Churchill extends his stay by four days delaying departure from January 23. Officials say the move fuels speculation he may renew informal talks with American leaders in Washington. The article notes uncertain dates amid background chatter.
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Churchill Plana
London
United States
Churchill
Washington
French Lad Gives Up Life In Service of Adopted Country
A French waif known as Alex Slow died in Korea while serving with the 133rd Regiment of the Infantry. After fleeing Alsace as a youth he formed the underground in North Africa Sicily and Anzio with the U S Army. His foster mother Mrs A Axelrod of Houston, aided by Rep Albert Thomas, secured a special act to grant him admission and enlistment in the U S Army.
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A. Axelrod
Houston
Hon
Alsace
Itica
Ipsas
133Rd
Wth Infantery
North Africa
Sicily
Anzio
Alex Stowerd
Aorm
America
138Rd
U. O S. Army
Galeston
Tex
Alex
Othins
Albert Thomas
Thomas
Ulapan
Ales
Maxelrod
Bos
GOP Victory Drive Urges Women to Influence Labor
Mrs. Joseph R. Farrington told the National Federation of Republican Clubs that Republican women must work through labor, radio, TV and press tours to elect a GOP president. She noted housewives urging husbands and children to attend labor meetings and take union positions, highlighting female leadership in radio and television outreach. The Hawaii congresswoman said positive, constructive action is the straightforward path for women.
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San Francisco
Oreiepublican
Ptay
GOP
Joseph R. Farrington
National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs
Wl Federation
Hawaii
Phi Sigma initiates two students at University
Two INTO PHE Lolind Koller and Ruger PD. Price are initiated into Phi Sigma national honor society at the University. Membership is limited to 10 students showing research promise. Graduate students require a B average. undergraduates must be in the upper third of their class.
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Lolind Koller
Tenn
Ruger PD
Price
Phi Sigma
Bonor Aciely
Univer
Li Tsung Loses Claim to The Chinese Presidency
Li Tsung loses claim as president of Nationalist China after Chiang Kai-shek resumes office. Li sought recognition while Chiang fled suppression. Li had been in New York for medical treatment in December 1949, with Chiang resuming power on March 1, 1950.
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Li Tsung
New York
China
Rye Chuan
Chiin
Qu Clin
Ife
Chia
Knomin If Foehntentitt
He Jis Register
Three From This Sector Seattle
Jan 7 pment from Kean: amy aaspher Pat. dow 22 Martine. Sechedulal to reach Seattle from he East Weilesdas. Martine, is ning, 14) Army of ties futequisted men hon for relation lave. neans include Paul B. Carpenter, Leavens loyd J. Curr. Topeka. Webber, Topela.
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Seattle
Kean
Amy Aaspher
Dow
Martine
Weilesdas
Ning
Lave
Paul B. Carpenter
Leavensloyd
J. Curr
Topeka
Webber
Topela
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