Allies Fight Chinese Forces on Korean Front in Night Clash
Allied troops under air cover battled two Chinese companies in a brief local clash on the western Korean front. A U N patrol then pushed back an enemy development as commanders warn of a possible broad communist offensive. One prisoner was taken and 25 Reds were reported killed in the night action near Kumyangjang.
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U.N
Kumyangjang
Seoul
Associated Press
Jim Becker
Pam Thoreday
Tamyangieng
Chungjg
Sad
Wonreey Seon
Bay i Walker
Kaunas
Onl
Seoul-Taejon
Yongwol
Chungju
Eighth Army
Korea
Pusan
Suwon
Manchuria
France to name China aggressor in Korea
Paris dispatch reports France will name China as an aggressor in Korea while urging caution. Foreign Minister says declaration should be studied for consequences before any formal move.
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China
Koera
Paris
Rea
Red Chimas
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Stock Market Index Dips In Early New York Trade
A partial report from New York shows the stock market index at 92.9, a decline of four points in early trading. The summary reflects a down day across averaged shares with mixed activity across sectors.
Eisenhower visit sparks Roma antiwar march and police show
In Rome thousands gathered between the Colosseum and Santa Maria Maggiore for a Communist led labor rally opposing Eisenhower’s visit and Atlantic Pact talks. Police in riot gear kept other gatherings from forming as the demonstration ended peacefully after about 90 minutes while Eisenhower met Italian leaders.
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Alcide de Gasperi
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Hershey backs extended draft to ages 18 to 25
Washington January 18 Major General Lewis B Hershey urged Congress for a definite extension of the draft law to induct men from 18 through 25. He supported universal service and a plan to lower the minimum age from 19 to 18 and lengthen service to 87 months. He proposed a priority order for drafting non fathers and non veterans, then veterans, then fathers, before extending to older ages. Opposition already surfaces in Senate hearings on manpower needs.
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Lewis B. Hershey
Congress
Senate Armed Services Preparedness Subcommittee
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Defense Marshall
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Armed Services
Senate
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House
Coal wage rise agreed by major coal groups
John L. Lewis and representatives of most soft coal mines signed a wage agreement boosting pay by 1.60 dollars daily starting February 1, about ten percent, with an estimated five percent coal price increase. Negotiators include Harry M. Moses for Northern and Western operators and leaders of the Independent operators in the North and Far West. Multiple regional groups had yet to decide, notably the Southern Coal Producers association.
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John L. Lewis
Harry M. Moses
Steel Company
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Far West
Southern Coal Producers Association
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Harry Moses
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Recruit Killed in Fort Riley Live-Fire Exercise
A Tenth Infantry Division trainee was killed at Fort Riley during a squad firing problem on a live ammunition range. The trainee’s name was withheld pending notification of next of kin. He was struck in the forehead by a 30 caliber bullet during a close combat exercise.
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Ken
Tenth Infantry Division
Air Force calls up vast reserve and guard units
Washington announces immediate call up of about 160000 air reserve and National Guard personnel to raise air force strength toward 971000. At least 12 National Guard wings 21 air reserve training wings and many ground support units are to be activated. Earlier orders included ten guard wings a guard tactical control group 4 reserve wings and 50000 officers and enlisted. In Kansas City McCombs of Wichita elected chairman of the Nations Association of Securities Dealers for the Kansas Oklahoma Missouri area.
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Air Force
Air Reserve
National Guard
Kansas City
Vernon T. McCombs
Wichita
The
Nations Association of Securities Dealers, Inc
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Truman signals rapid controls on prices and wages
President Truman indicated government action to impose price and wage controls as soon as practicable. A general price freeze within a week was the best guess, with ceilings to be set and rolled back from present high levels.
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Truman
Flo
Mobilization
Charlies E. Wilsons
Eric Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
Office of Defense Mobilization
Wilson
Capitol “Hill
Senate
Wilon
Truman backs Senate on Europe troop approval
President Truman said he would highly value Senate approval to send more U S troops to Europe while claiming constitutional authority to act without Congress if needed. He supported a Democratic resolution praising Eisenhower’s Western defense command and urged press accuracy in reporting his past comments.
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Truman
Senate
Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Western Defense Command
Congress
Wherry
Neb ‘A
United States
United Nations
Red China
Tate Acheson
Korez
House
Ways and Means Committee
Koreas
Arkansas corporal wins distinguished service cross for tank rescue
Corporal Earnest of Pine Bluff Route 2 earned the Distinguished Service Cross for heroic action near Suwon 17 miles south of Seoul last September 20. Despite both feet blown off, he crawled through heavy fire to warn advancing tanks, saving a column and allowing the destruction of an enemy tank. He refused evacuation until his crewmates were treated.
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Tokyo
Arkansa
William Epeartents
Route 2
Pine Bluff
Suwon
Seoul
United Nations
Earnest
Earnlent
Bevan Named Labor Minister to Lead Britain Arms Drive
London names Aneurin Bevan a 53 year old former health minister as labor minister in a cabinet reshuffle. He will steer a projected 10 billion arms program, supervise production and manpower, and wield broad new powers likely antagonizing labor unions. Bevan is a fierce foe of Churchill and famed as a skilled speaker in Parliament.
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Bevan
Poat
Theovernment
Pawers
Inor
Nnvel
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Churchill
Kansas legislature adjourns after organization and action
The 1951 Kansas Legislature completed its organization, with the Senate keeping its 1949 committee structure and the House approving a resolution urging the federal government to return to constitutional processes. Seven new House bills and three Senate measures were introduced. Republicans dominated the votes on the call to restore constitutional procedures amid debate.
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Topeka
Kansas
Lawrence M. Gibson
House
Senate
Hines
Congress
Ralph Bayier
Kalooga
Howard Immel
I Iola
Bill H. Fribley
Crestline
Sam L. Brookover
Eureka
Robert J. Dole
Russell
Oliver Rinehart
Paola
Fred Heatty
Frankfort
State Motor Vehicle Commission
Frozen feet hindering Sgt Wayne Deay in Tokyo hospital
Sgt Wayne Deay 22, son of Mr and Mrs Walter J Deay of 1028 New Hampshire St, is in a Tokyo army hospital with frozen feet from Korea service. He expects discharge in two weeks, then 90 days duty in Japan. He served in World War II occupation forces in Europe and later worked in the Journal World typing room.
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Walter J. Deay
New Hampshire Street
Tokyo
Japan
Korea
de Jores Zimmerman
Drake's Bakery
Deay
Army of Occupation
Europe
Atern
Journal World
Army
Funeral for Mossers Buried After Fatal Shooting
Five members of the Carl Morser family were buried in Atwood after a gunman killed them during an automobile trip. The service at a crowded chapel included a sermon by Rev. Kenneth Blankenship. Police believe Bill Cook, 22, an ex convict captured in Mexico, killed the Mossers.
Lawrence residents form Citizens Committee for Good Government
Warren Decker, two year Lawrence city council member, was elected president of the Citizens Committee for the Support of Good Government by more than 150 Lawrence residents. Officers include Jim Postma, Dr. John Holmes as vice presidents, Mrs. Tom Page secretary, and Simon Hurtiwate treasurer. The group backs the city manager form of government and aims to promote honest local government and non partisan candidacies for five commission posts in the spring primary.
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Hank Brown
L. Perry Cookingham
Kansas City
Lawrence
Olin K. Petefish
Citizens’ Sponsoring Committee
Warren Decker
Citizens Committee For the
Lawrence City Council
Lawrence Real Fatate Board
Citizens Committee
Jim Postma
John Holmes
Tom Page
Simon Hur Iwate
M. N. Penny
Chaiman
H. E. Eustace
Roger Allen
Mildred LeSner
Karl Kreider
US Korea War Casualty Totals Reach 43 187
Washington reports total U S combat casualties in Korea rose to 43 187 based on notifications to next of kin through January 12. The figures break down to 6 309 killed 29 051 wounded 8 677 missing, with 712 wounded later dying.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Department of Defense
Department
Air Force
Lonborg Announces KU Indoor Track Schedule for 1951
University of Kansas announces a three meet dual indoor track schedule for 1951 led by Athletic Director Dutch Lonborg. Jayhawker thinclads open February 10 at Lincoln against Nebraska and finish March 2–3 in Kansas City for the Big Seven meet. Oklahoma and Missouri follow dates February 17 and 23.
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University of Kansas
Dutch Lonborg
Jayhawker
N.C. A
Emil Schull
Kansas City
Clift ‘Abd
Perry
Jack Green
Bob de Vinney
Anderson
Ind
Wichita draft board urged to show sympathy on married men
State selective service officials report Sedgwick County Draft Board No 69 has deferred six married registrants. Deputy state director Francis H Martin says mid day deferments were ordered and officials urge Wichita board to exercise more sympathy. Draft law allows local boards to call married men but most boards since before the Korean War have not drafted them.
KU Fieldhouse Hopes Rise Amid Funding Talks
Mount Oread rumors say KU may start the 16 000 seat fieldhouse before long if wider conflicts don’t stall. State money is uncertain though bids total 2 508 167 with Bennett Construction low on general work. The 1949 legislature set 750 000. 1 750 000 more will be sought in 1951 as site work progresses near the Memorial Union area.
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University of Kansas
K. U
Kansas
Ed Burge
Topeka
Bennett Construction
Kansas State
Brune
Lawrence
Tucker
Board of Regents
Memorial Union
United States plans indictment of Red China aggression
Lake Success Jan 18 U S plans to indict Red China for aggression at a United Nations political committee meeting. Acheson led delegation to seek a condemnation and collective measures, aiming for a full economic and diplomatic break with Peiping. The Kiwanis club featured a film What of Tomorrow from Centron Lawrence at Eldridge hotel. West Topeka to form new club with charter night next Monday. Miami Beach Jan 18 L F Fadler of Pittsburg Kan elected president of United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association at its 47th annual convention. Julius Driscoll-Hair Stylist 43 Mass Adv.
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Kiwanis
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Kiwanis Club
Eldridge Hotel
Centron Company
Lawrence
New West Topeks Club
Dasrente
Miami Beach
Frs
P— L. F. Fadler
Pittsburg
Kan
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
Julius Driscoll
Lawrence Leads Northeast Fire Defense Meeting
A regional defense meeting in Lawrence gathered Mayors fire chiefs and civilian defense heads from seven cities including Kansas City Topeka Atchison Leavenworth Olathe Ottawa and Lawrence. Attendees discussed cross city fire aid under wartime emergency laws and planned further talks next Wednesday.
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Kansas Cities
Standish Hall
Kansas City
Topeka
Atchison
Leavenworth
Olathe
Ottawa
Mild dry weather remains through Kansas state
The weather forecast notes mild dry conditions lingering in Kansas with a slight dip in January temperatures. Partly cloudy skies are expected with no precipitation, and nocturnal lows ranging from 20 to 45 degrees across regions. Today's high reached 61 at Hutchinson while Goodland registered a low of 17 this morning.
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Weather Bureau
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Goodland
Kansac
S. S
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Fort Worth
Havre
Mont
Kansas City
Lon Angeles
Miami
Minneau
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Oklahoma City
York
Washington
Small roof fire strikes Glen Walker residence
A small hole burned in the roof of Glen Walker’s home at 510 Illinois Street this morning around 9 o'clock. Fire units also tackled two grass fires Wednesday afternoon at 1649 West Ninth Street and 2120 Ohio Street.
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Ilinois Street
West Ninth Street
Ohio Street
Grand Jury Called for Kansas City February 5
A federal grand jury is to meet in Kansas City Kansas on February 5 judge Arthur J. Brellett issued the call court clerk Fred Partridge said today. The item notes a grand jury convening in connection with federal proceedings in the district.
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Kan
Kansas City
U.S
Arthur J. Brellett
Fred Partridge
Anianahalos
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