Dark Picture for North China as Civil War Deepens
North China teeters on collapse as Peiping surrenders looms and Chiang Kai shek's government faces defeat in Nanking. Foreign powers protest, while Russia claims non interference. Elsewhere in the Middle East unrest and Palestine talks, and UN actions color postwar diplomacy amid air and sea tragedies.
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Chiang Kaisheke
Nanking
Chiang
Yangtze River
Seizying
U.S
Russia
China
Jong Atrides
Unite States
Britain
France
Jaycees Board Meeting Set in Salina
The Kansas State Junior Chamber of Commerce schedules its annual board meeting for Saturday and Sunday in Latine. Lawrence Jaycee secretary Sherwins Deste Thurday noon for RSVP. Events include executive luncheon, reports from contributors, a floor show, talks on highway problems and state hospital care, plus a Sunday banquet and business sessions.
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Kansas State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Jaycre
Sherwins
Lamer
Oo A
Riley McGregor
Edgar Warren
State Board of Health
William Roth
K. Medical School
Our State Hospital
John H. Emick
Incal Dayteen
Annual Red Cross Dinner at Eldridge Hotel Tonight
About 70 reservations have been made for the Red Cross dinner tonight at 6 30 o'clock in the Eldridge Hotel. The annual meeting and election of officers will be held after the dinner. Dal Bartlett, state relations officer for the Red Cross from Topeka, will be the speaker.
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Red Cross
Eldridge
Dal Bartlett
The
Topeka
State Schools to Share Heavy in Carlson Budget
Topeka January 15 The largest portion of Gov Frank Carlsons 1950 51 budget proposes 23367348 for state board schools. 16421954 for building and improvements at state institutions. Other items cover charitable penal and patriotic institutions and university and college expenditures with a total educational package shaped across several years.
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Carlson
Topeka
Frank Carlson
State Board of Tegenta
W. G. Hamilton
Board of Welfare
Board of Administration
Board [of
Parentthesen
Spiveraity Af Kansas Medical Center
Smcbt AG Ina
Emporia Biave
Atney Fanny
Wort Hays
Tictshure
BAO
Vane
Hind Bhool
Kanaan Cleeie
Tent School
Olathey
Verry Thy Kaosay Vocational School
Topeka’ Seng Abuta Hse
Colby
Fort Uys
Gareden City
Tribune
Charitatte
Parriatte
Larned
Oxawatomie
Winfield
Osawatomie
Kangax State Enllege
Manhattan
University of Kansas At
University of Kansas
Baldwin Farm Horse Killed by Car on Highway 50
Ervin Greer of Baldwin farm reported his horse was struck around 11:30 by a car driven by S. J. Williamson from Ottawa on Highway 50. Williamson could not see the horse due to oncoming vehicles. the collision threw the horse and car into a ditch, damaging the car which had to be towed. Williamson and wife with three children suffered minor cuts and bruises.
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Ervin Greer
Baldwin
S. J Williamson
Ottawa
Williamson
P. W. Jones
Wert
Highway 50
Williams
Liquor control issue heats Kansas legislature
Jan 18 Tonka reports the first round of a heated debate on liquor control. The administration backs private ownership under a state ownership plan, while Rep Andrew Johnson leads a public hearing with 100 lawmakers present. Opponents fear state money in private enterprise.
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Johnson
Marion Marshall
Bourbon County
Tenate
Joseph McDowell
Jonson City
Gard
George Templar
Arkansas City
Templar
Housewives Urged to Wrap Refuse for Freezing Weather
Lawrence sanitation supervisor C. Fox urged housewives to wrap garbage in several thicknesses of paper to prevent sticking to metal cans during freezing temperatures. He said crews cannot remove frozen refuse without damaging containers and advised keeping waste in a warm place until pickup. A citywide pickup was completed yesterday but maid collections were halted earlier due to the snow storm.
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Lawrence
Fox
Mental hygiene panel to meet at high school room five
The Douglas county health advisory mental hygiene committee will convene at 7 30 p m Wednesday in high school room five. Speaker will be Dr FE W Warren director of mental hygiene division of the state board of health.
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Douglas County Health Advisory Committee
FE. W. Warren
State Board of Health
Lowell Thomas To Deliver Haskell WWII Memorial Address
Lowell Thomas national commentator chosen by Haskell Institute alumni officers to deliver the principal address at the World War II memorial statue dedication. Only invited guests and Indians may attend amid limited seating. Gov. Frank Carlson and Mrs. Carlson to attend, with Willard W. Beatty leading Indian education, Washington DC. The memorial honors 37 Haskell men who died in World War II, with a guard of honor and two days of ceremonies.
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Lowell Thomas
Haskell Institute
Aluron Association
Haskell
Selon Ayers
Thomas
Pewa
Woodrow Wilson
Rumoous
Haskell Auditorium
Buesta
Gov
Frank Carlson
Willard W. Beatty
United States
Alaska
Washington, D.C
Paris
Honeer
Houser
Institute
Guygerheim
Ayers
Autt
Tereapepie
Aprevit 7
Snow Storm Buries Midlands Reach Across States
A major winter storm swept the Midlands and reached into Oklahoma, dumping up to 12 inches in spots. Kansas City reported heavy snowfall with 4 inches in Wichita and ice along lines in Missouri and Kansas. Widespread sleet and freezing rain disrupted roads, power lines, and air travel, causing traffic jams and limited airline landings from Kansas City.
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Midlands
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Weather Bureau
Pittsburgh
Carthage Mo
Pittsburg
Springfield
Columbia
St. Louis
Boarder
Kanssa
Wichita
South Central
Kan
Tri-State
Kansan
Kansas City
Trans World Airlines
St. Joseph
Mie Continent Airitaen
Tenba
Omsha
Braniff International Airways
Rangers City
Chicago
Dallas
St. Jozeph
Washington
TWA
Kannea City
Schedle
Kanzas City
Downthen
Condensed report on Moodie critical condition and fires
Hubert Moodie reported critically ill by his physician at Memorial Konuta after chest congestion and a morning fire that destroyed his 11 room frame home on East Nineteenth street. Amoke smoke quantities hindered early rescue. Coffeyville postal worker John E Shearhart to retire January 25 after 28 years on the same route. state president of the National Federation of Rural Letter Carriers.
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Hubert Moodie
Memorial Koanuta
East Nineteenth Street
Postal
Coffeyville
Kan
John E Shearhart
Postal Service
O.eing
Coffesville
National Federation of Rural Letter Carriers
Charles Ponzi Dies in Charity Ward in Brazil
Charles Ponzi, whose message of 40,000 Americans losing over 215 million in his postal fraud swindle, died Saturday in a Rio de Janeiro hospital charity ward. He was nearly blind and paralyzed, with most sight lost in his right eye, after deportation from the United States to his homeland.
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Associated Press
Rio de Janeiro
Charles Ponzi
Ponsi
AO Ner
Moener
Wis
Hook
Teva
United States
Brazil
Elect Art Weaver Plans Lawrence Industrial Corp
Art Weaver owner of Weaver's Department Store was elected president of the Lawrence Industrial Development Corporation formed by five original investors. The group aims to finance new industrial buildings in Lawrence with authorized capital of 150000, 50000 issued, and board members including Winter Hunn, Zook, Barker, Simons, Lawrence, and others. A members meeting at Eldridge Hotel tomorrow at 12 prompted reservations by 10 am.
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Art Weaver
Weaver
Lawrence
Eldridge Hotel
Dr Jardine resigns as Wichita University president
Dr. Jardine, longtime president of the University of Wichita, submitted his resignation effective June 20 after 15 years in the post. A former US secretary of agriculture and minister to Egypt, he has 45 years of public service and will retire at age 60. No successor named yet. he previously led the agronomy program and held roles at Kansas State College and Municipal University of Wichita.
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Wichita
Kans
Jardine
Ihe Ternity
Egypt
Utah State College
Logan
Kansas State College
College of Agriculture
Manhattan Schoo
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
United States
Alf Landon
Kansas
Municipal University of Wichita
Harold W. Foght
Red Cross Douglas County chapter meeting on financial aid program
The Nome service committee of the Douglas County chapter of the American Red Cross will meet tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the chapter room of the Community building. Mrs. Daryl J. Dodds, the chapter service chairman, announced the group will finalize revisions to the financial assistance program.
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Nome Service Committee
Douglas County
American Red Cruse
Daryl J. Dodds
Nome’ Cervics
Strong winter storm bears down on Kansas towns
Strong winds and heavy snow sweep Kansas with low temperatures. Ottawa Chanute report five inches in 24 hours as eastern counties brace for drifting snow and travel disruption. Western Kansas sees lighter accumulations while forecasting cold, below average weekend temperatures and worsening conditions through Sunday.
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Topeka
Jon
Kansas
Chanute
Ottawa
Latvia
Flora
Springfield
Community Chest to Hold Annual Meeting in Lawrence
The Lawrence Community Chest will hold its annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at 4 p.m. Penny, president, will preside as annual reports are presented and new officers and four directors are elected. Other officers include Roger Renfgist, vice-president, Ralph Grabe, vice-president, and E. BR. Zook, executive secretary.
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The
Lawrence Community Chest
Chamber of Commerce
N. Penny
Chest
Roger Ren Figst
Ralph Grabe
I Tremeurer
E. BR. Zook
Heating plant repairs at Trinity Lutheran delay Sunday service
The heating plant at Trinity Lutheran Church will not be ready for next Sunday's services. Rev. R. W. Albert reported the boiler cracked Saturday night and will be replaced. Members attended services at other Lawrence churches last Sunday while repairs continue. Acme Dry Cleaning, Cash and Carry. Save, 1111 Mass. Pb. 646.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
R. W. Albert
Pentor
Albert
Lawrence
Acme
Governors to attend inaugural event draft list
A garbled dispatch lists a dozen or more governors invited to an inaugural ceremony including California and South Carolina leaders. It notes President Trump’s inauguration and mentions concerns about attendance, with fragments referencing invitations and possible absence due to tax or other reasons.
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Washington
Weceryous
Republicai
Strom Mialrmond
South
Kinsas
Polio Drive Targets Downtown Businesses and Professionals
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis launches a city drive with 42 Junior Chamber volunteers canvassing the business district. Douglas County drive chairmen announce a $7,400 goal, with half of funds staying local for polio relief. canvassing continues with a deadline of January 31.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Chanter of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Solicitors
Vinton Warner
Douglas County Drive
John Fl. Emck
Dayces
Warner
PATA
30 Mile Ice Jam Threatens Atchison And Leavenworth
A 30 mile ice jam in the Missouri River extends from south of St. Joseph to north of Leavenworth. Water rising over bottomlands floods acres of lowlands. Livestock stranded. Sugar Lake flood level rises. evacuations underway around Atchison and Sugar Lake with a truck taking people out.
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Atchison
St. Sosenh
Sugar Lake
Joe Carter
Snow Delays Lawrence vs Shawnee Mission Basketball Game
Snow storms cancel the scheduled basketball contest between Lawrence and Shawnee Mission high schools on Shawnee Mission’s court. No rescheduled date is announced. See the new 1949 Chevrolet January 22. Winter Chevrolet.
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Lawrence
Shawnee Mission High
Snowstorm Swells Across Lawrence Area
A heavy January snow blanketed Lawrence and surrounding areas with up to eight inches by early afternoon, closing streets and delaying trains and buses. City crews labored on snow removal while schools in rural areas dismissed early. bitter 20 degree temperatures slowed traffic and reduced visibility.
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Lawrence
Traffc
Kansas City
Joe Rice
State Highway Department
Wrence
J. Co Harper Sail
J. Posey
Weather Forecast With Heavy Snow Across Regions
A damaged weather summary notes heavy snow in western areas with 2 to 4 inches and 12 inches in higher elevations. Strong north winds 40 to 60 miles per hour, much colder tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures forecast 5 to 18 degrees, with clearing by end of period and moderating temps Friday.
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Oklahoma
Missouri
Kaneaught
Enoon
Wed- Readay
Saat
Denver
Worth
Havre
Mont
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Miami
Minneahalis
New Orleans
New York
Oklahoma City
Washington
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Peiping
Reds
Mentarily
Palestine
Rhodes
Faluja
Tyrmel
Exvot
Winston Churchill
Israel
Kevin Caced
Butan Sjahrir
Batavia
William Drees
United Nations Security Council
Negropa
Indiana
Durban
South Africa
Scotland
South Atlantic
Jaycees
Salina
Funk's Mortuary
Baldwin Farm
Hygiene
Cherrmiet Jan
Chavrelet
Aay
Estes Studs
Sam Jones
Singer Sewing Machine
Massachusetts Street
Elect Art Weaver
DR. Jardine
Wichita U
Home Service Meeting
Wekend
Mercury
Tn Bce
la Cyear
Cofferville
Concordia
Anthony
Leboome
Community Chest
Trinity Lutheran
Cvaren Press
Junior C. of C
Lawrence High
Vinland
Eudora
Baldewin
Leecampton
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