Truman Farewell Address Predicts Free World Power
Retiring President Truman warned that Soviet Russia’s aggressive schemes will crumble under the weight of free world defenses, foreseeing a new golden age and widespread world authority. He urged support for his successor and avoided controversy, emphasizing his administration’s positive policies and averted World War III.
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Korea
Jabara Returns to Korea Seeks MIG Encounters Again
Jet ace James Jabara returns to combat over Korea on a second tour seeking more MIG-15s after years of success in Europe and his first Korean streak. He has six jets destroyed with a prior record, and after briefings in advance base he hopes for more action despite limited opportunities.
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Kansas highway chief urges state tax over federal levy
Kansas State Highway Director Gale Moss told the Kansas Contractors Association that a two cent per gallon federal fuel tax could be repealed and Kansas should proactively implement a state tax. He noted federal highway funding was 25 percent returned to states in 1952 and urged permissive toll road legislation as well. Moss projected 1953 highway spending of 26 million statewide plus eight million on secondary roads, about 1.5 million more than 1952.
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Gale Moss
Kansas
Moss
Kansas Contractors Association
Bandits Get $70,000 in Daylight Trenton Bank Hold Up
Three young gunmen staged a bold daytime holdup at the Hamilton branch of the Broad Street National Bank in Trenton New Jersey and escaped with nearly $70,000. Bank staff and customers were held at gunpoint as a bus outside the bank window watched with passengers calm. The trio fled in a car after forcing exit during a red light.
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Hamilton
National
Durkin Inland Labor Secretary Nomination Backed by Senate Panel
Washington reports the Senate Labor Committee recommended Martin P. Durkin for secretary of labor. Taft voiced no objection after condemning him as incredible earlier. Durkin, AFL plumbers union head and a Democrat who supported Stevenson, won unanimous support but Eisenhower’s Cabinet picks must still be confirmed before inauguration. Scores of Lawrence and Atchison basketball games will be available by phone 22 in journal listings.
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Hearing to close Hugoton field gas price case
The Kansas Corporation Commission neared the end of hearings on a six cent rise in the Hugoton Field wellhead minimum from eight cents sought by Southwest Kansas royalty owners. Municipalities and pipeline groups argued the hike would raise consumer rates while royalty owners said it preserves gas supply. Final motions possible after the last witnesses, including J H Page of Iola, testified.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Tidelands Become Navy Oil Reserve
President Truman set aside submerged offshore lands as a navy oil reserve despite strong congressional protests. He urged preservation of continental shelf oil to avoid higher future prices for military needs. Critics called the move a power grab and personal spite.
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Truman
California
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Damage Suit From Flood Is Dismissed by Court
The Bowersock Mills of Lawrence sued the Santa Fe Railroad in Ottawa District Court seeking eight damaged wheat cars from the 1951 flood. The suit was dismissed after a settlement. costs were paid by the plaintiff. George K. Melvin of Lawrence represented the milling company. railroad counsel included Basill Kelsey and Sam D. Parker.
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Sam D. Parker
Kansas City
Weekend Warmup Predicted After Cold Front Passes
The forecast looks for a warming trend Saturday across most of the state after a cold Friday. Lows tonight range from 5 to 12 below in the east and 15 to 20 below in the west. Readings may reach the 40s in the west and 30s in the east by Saturday with northerly highs and cloudy northern areas. Some locations report subzero temps as skies clear Thursday night. Goodland 3 below, Concordia 2 below, Wamego 1 below, Topeka and Russell zero. Dodge City tops at 7 above while Chanute hits 64 during the prior night’s warm spell.
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Fifth of Pupils Absent in City Schools Amid Flu Wave
Nearly a fifth of 3600 city pupils skipped classes as colds and flu kept 756 students from school and 11 teachers absent. Absences by school ranged from Lincoln with 7 of 43 to Cordley 140 of 676 and Pinckney 82 of 587. At KU the flu surge remained limited with few admissions. Watkins Hospital opened 14 Thursday, four by noon today, and inoculations fell from 400 to 100. Haskell Institute saw continued minimal illness.
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Lincoln
Haskell Institute
Harold Lloyd paints mystifying canvases in Beverly Hills exhibit
Film comedian Harold Lloyd surprises art fans with a gallery show in Beverly Hills featuring abstract canvases. Lloyd says he sketches nothing, starts painting with no plan, and aims for pleasing color arrangements, while friends praise his unusual strokes. The exhibit opens Friday with a New York show planned for fall.
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Eisenhower names U N representative and Mint head
President elect Eisenhower named Mrs Oswald B Lord of New York to succeed Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt as U S representative on the U N Commission on Human Rights He also named Mrs Alma KittRedge Schneider Republican National Committee member from Mt Morrison Colo as superintendent of the Mint at Denver Earlier he named Robert W Burgess of Pelham N Y as director of the census and Robert C Watson of Silver Springs Md as commissioner of patents in the view administration
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U. Commission On Human Rights
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Republican National Committee
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Denver
Robert W. Burgess
Pelham
N. Y
Robert C. Watson
Silver Springs
Seaman From Lawrence To Do Inaugural Duty
Dale L. Kerr SN of Lawrence will join the Navy ceremonial guard at the Pentagon and participate in the Capitol Building honor guard for the January 20 inauguration. Kerr, 20, a Liberty Memorial High School graduate, was called to active duty from the reserves last November as dignitaries arrive for the televised ceremonies.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Penalty for Youths Could Be Worse
A case involving youths and a stolen car crosses state lines. A.Vreeman and George K. Coleman pleaded to a charge of joyriding after admitting they stole a car in Tulsa, drove near the Kansas-Oklahoma line, then crossed into Caney to abandon the vehicle before crossing back. County attorney Tom Crossan noted potential federal implications for transporting a stolen car across state lines.
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Tulsa
Kansas-Oklahoma
Caney
Roberts New York President-Elect Chair Reflected in GOP Move
The Republican National Committee taps C. Wesley Roberts of Kansas as the next chairman, with the subcommittee unanimously recommending him to replace Arthur Summerfield who resigns to become postmaster general. Eisenhower’s full committee meeting is set for Washington Saturday as Roberts, a Kansas editor and former veteran, is poised to take the helm.
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Arthur E. Summerfield
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Republican National Committee
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Oskaloosa
Oeeery Redtnorenian
National Committee
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J.W. Roberts
Truman calls for long range planning of mutual aid
President Truman urged Congress that mutual assistance programs must shift from emergency stopgaps to long term strategy essential for US Cold War security. In a letter outlining the Mutual Security Program, he urged Ike's administration to plan akin to the Marshall Plan and noted 1946 statements by Cabarens on a four year economic aid program.
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Fire Plan Set Up To Reduce Losses In Lawrence
A new regular fire inspections program in Lawrence began Jan 1 to reduce downtown fires and lower insurance rates. Fire Chief John Miller said two captains will lead inspections, with focus on hazards in downtown buildings and stairways. A permanent building record will be kept. reports and recommendations will be given to owners. The program covers area between New Hampshire alley and Vermont alley, West Sixth to North Park. Officials cite proposed water plant expansion as helping fire safety.
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Alumni group to meet at Strong Hall office
The KU Alumni Association nominating committee will meet this afternoon at the Alumni Office in Strong Hall to select two slates of officers for the May and June elections. Committee members are Cal Morrow Kansas City Ned Cushing Downs Chester Mize Atchison Skipper Williams Lawrence and David Prager Topeka.
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Fire Destroys Concordia School Amid Evening Blaze
A district 90 school in Concordia suffered extensive damage from a late night fire. Investigators seek the cause as crews battled the blaze and report scattered debris across the building. No injuries are confirmed, and authorities urge residents to avoid the area while firefighting operations continue.
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Inaugural Attracts Legislators Topeka
Kansans lawmakers prepare for a regular session schedule next week with several leaders planning a Washington trip for the presidential inauguration. Members still tally travel plans as the recess ends and both chambers report solid leadership and organization in place.
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Dr. Jacobs Named Acting President of Emporia State College
Dr John E Jacobs a KU alumnus and former Lawrence educator was named acting president of Emporia State College following the death of Dr David L MacFarlane. At 49 he rises from administrative assistant as Regents form a president search committee.
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Car Truck Collision Near County Line Reported
A late evening crash on US Highway 40 two miles east of the Leavenworth-Douglas line involved George Heckman of 1236 Mass Street and Ed Boyce of Kansas City. The car skidded into a truck but both drivers escaped injury. car damage about 500 dollars.
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inaugurational forecast for washington gloom and rain
The weather bureau issued a preliminary forecast for inauguration day predicting cold conditions and a chance of rain. Officials noted the forecast remains tentative and subject to change as more data becomes available.
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Bewildered Soldier Receives Thai Medal Mystery
A Nebraska soldier in a dress uniform received a silver medal from Thailand's prince amid confusion. Col Edward Farnworth explains a Thai decoration list was misread due to language and alphabet quirks. The soldier recalls the moment as surprising and laughs at the misunderstanding. The prince reportedly thanked him, while the soldier admits uncertainty about Thailand's location.
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Local Mercury at Lowest Since '51
Lawrence posted a 1 degree below zero low at 7 am making it the coldest reading for Groundhog Day since 1951. C J Posey, local volunteer weather observer, logged the record as the downtown Kansas Public Service Office read two above at the same hour.
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C. J. Posey
Kansas Public Service Office
Weather shifts with sleet in Eastern Kansas and Missouri
A revised forecast warns of sleet spreading across Eastern Kansas and much of Missouri tonight, creating hazardous driving. The unusually warm January followed by rapid cold caused frost, ice on windows, and many stalled cars as gas pressures remained low in early morning hours. Continued coverage on page 2.
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Kansas
Missouri
Hexas
Local Home Entered While Owners Are Away
Burglars broke into Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Lacey residence at 2030 Barker Ave by throwing a pop bottle through a kitchen window. Deputies noted drawers searched but no obvious damage. owners were out of town and a neighbor discovered the open door and alerted authorities.
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