Markets at a Glance New York Jan 3
Markets from New York show mixed gains with weakness in some utilities while Cotton steadies. Chicago Wheat holds a narrow range as corn futures edge higher. The Day in Wall Street notes broad stock advances lifting prices along the line with heavy volume near 170,000 shares.
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Aehant
Ets
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ZU Eddy
Wall Street
Withtos
Leardership
Flood protection plan discussed at Lawrence meeting
Local officials debated a levee scheme to direct floodwater and protect Lawrence. The plan requires right of way purchases and local funding as federal money cannot cover these costs, with responsibility to operate the levee system to fall on the city or drainage board. Concerns raised about upstream impacts on the south bank and effects on towns upstream. A federal response will follow the public reaction and a revised statement outlining improvements.
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Talaing
City of
Drainage Board
Joral
Lawrence
John Crown
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South Lawrence
Ant Telaw Hy
Churchill Sees U S Air Force Command Post Secrets
Prime Minister Churchill visited the Pentagon for a first hand look at the U S Air Force command post the nerve center of global operations. The highly secret operation runs around the clock and supports moves to enforce a proposed Korean truce. A one hour fifteen minute conference was held in Defense Secretary Lovett's office.
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Washington
Churchill
Pentagon
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Congress
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English proficiency graduation rule adopted at KU Fine Arts
Lawrence KU School of Fine Arts implements a rule requiring all fine arts majors to pass an English proficiency examination for graduation. The test on composition is given twice yearly and applies to most students. Graduation for the class of June 1953 will enforce the new requirement as finals proceed amid campus bustle.
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Eulight
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Jiume
London Press Responds to Churchill Middle East Proposal
London morning papers largely back Churchill's U S Congress address while Express warns against Turkish French and American forces in the Suez Zone. Telegraph calls proposal imaginative though critics warn of interference, Herald accuses Churchill of home abroad inconsistency, Chronicle and Independent Times praise the speech as confident and forward looking.
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Death Comes to William Docking but Long Bank Career Noted
William Docking died after a 70 year career in banking. He led the First National Bank in Topeka from 1931 to 1942 and served as chairman of its board for the last decade. His son is bank president and grandson Robert Docking is cashier. The Dockings lived at 1527 Mass St, now church parsonage.
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Sixty Kansans Summoned For Federal Grand Jury
Topeka January 1812 Sixty Kansans today were summoned to report January 28 for duty on a grand jury to investigate organized crime in Kansas. Twenty three will be chosen to serve on the grand jury. The jury call was issued by Federal Judges Metlett and Hill in line with an order from U S Attorney General McGrath directing grand juries in all districts to target racketeers and organized crime syndicates. None of the called persons were from Lawrence or nearby.
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Kansas
Int
Arthur J. Metlett
Delmas C. Hill
U.S
Howard J. McGrath
McGrath
Marriage Licenses Granted in Probate Court
Marriage licenses issued include Ira R. Moore 32 of Richland and Margaret L. Whittington 26. Lawrence. Kenneth E. Dougan 22 of Lawrence and Kathryn E. Baker 19 of Hiawatha.
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Richland
Margaret L. Whittington
Lawrence
Kenneth E. Dougan
Kathryn E. Baker
Hiawa- Be
Deaths and Funerals for Vanroy Miller
Vanroy William Miller, 66, long time farmer and dairyman in Douglas County, died at home on B. Oath Street. Funeral services are set for Monday morning at Thasm. at Rumsey Funeral Home with burial in Oak RN Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. dwick Miller. two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Owen of 88 Ky. St. and Mrs. Vanier Smith of Long Beach, California. and one nephew, Donald Smith of Des Moines, Iowa.
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Donglas County
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Oak RN
Dwick Miller
J. M. Owen
Ky. St
Vanier Smith
Long Beach
Calif
Donald Smith
le Moines
Iowa
British Act to Control Suez Canal Zone Area
Cairo report says British authorities cut off three major Suez zone cities from the rest of Egypt to tighten control. Lt. Gen. Sir George Erskine reportedly imposed travel restrictions among Suez Ismailia and Port Said, with no British confirmation yet. Egyptian officials warn Churchill’s US France plea could threaten Egyptian sovereignty and Mid East peace.
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Eisenhower Has No Plans To Return To States
SHAPE said General Eisenhower has no current plans for trips, speaking engagements, or congressional appearances. Media reports urged a return to Washington to testify on foreign aid. his only earlier comment noted he is a Republican and would consider the party’s nomination.
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Evacuation Efforts Under Snowstorm Chaos In California
The Reseda area faced mass evacuation with Army trucks amphibious jeeps and a flood of refugees from the Santa Susana Range as storms devastate Northern California. Railways and highways across the Sierra were closed leaving transportation chaotic amid record rainfall and rising death tolls.
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Local Man Injured In Car And Grader Collision
A Lawrence man, Ira Moon, 778 Grant St., was slightly injured when his car collided with a road grader on Highway K-10 near Eudora at about 1 15 p m The 35 year old driver was his son Jack G Moon 2740 Vt St The grader operator Delmer Delas Bagby 31 Eudora sustained no reported injuries Moon was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for X rays of his ribs and ankle The incident was investigated by Inspectors from the County Sheriff's office and the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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Women GOP Club Speaker to Address Kansas Meeting
Cathrine Curtis, Washington economist, will speak at the Kansas Women’s Republican Club annual meeting in Topeka on Jan 28. Mrs. Joe R. Beeler presides. Curtis will discuss Women’s Investment in America. New York boxing license revoke: Tommy Ryan, real name Thomas Eboli, loses managerial license for life after incident at Madison Square Garden.
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Washington, D.C
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GOP factions clash over Eisenhower bid in Chicago
San Francisco Jan 18 reports show Senator Lodge and party leaders urging a militant Republican for president to secure world peace. David Ingalls backs Taft as a foil to Eisenhower while Stassen pushes for support. Governor Warren outlines openness to a late bid as Kansas organizer Darby notes Eisenhower’s possible return before April.
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Fisenhower
Jerky Defense Pace in NY Industry Expansion
Defense Production Administration reports uneven progress in expanding industrial capacity to support defense. Some sectors near completion by end of 1953, others just beginning. Steelmaking capacity rose to a record 108% million tons, sparking warnings of potential over-expansion as the broader industry grows.
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FBI raids seize Kentucky gambling machines statewide
The FBI conducted a statewide roundup in Kentucky seizing 2,589 devices worth about 500000 and issuing nearly 20 warrants. Most machines were one arm bandits with some payoffs. Devices were taken from distributors dealers clubs roadhouses and cafes as agents moved quickly with local officers.
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FBI
Kentucky
Blocker Granted Sabbatical Leave At University Of Kansas
Dr. John G Blocker chair of accounting at the University of Kansas Sch of Business receives a sabbatical leave for spring. He will tour U S business schools to study accounting courses and teaching methods from mid April to June. He will take Harvard graduate courses then teach summer sessions at KU and work on a third edition of Cost Accounting.
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Department of Accounting
University of Kansas Schout of Business
Frankin 2D. Murphy
Blocker
Schools of Business
Harvard Graduate School of Business
K.U
South America
Illinois Mine Disaster Donations Reach $37,140
Donations to Gov. Stevenson's West Frankfort mine disaster relief fund totaled 37140, with over 800 gifts from 25 states and the District of Columbia. Funds will be distributed to families of 119 victims of the December 21 explosion, with contributions from school, labor and fraternal groups.
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Jan
Kansans Dominate Western Rodeo Wins in Denver
Ken Roberts of Olathe won first in Brahma bull riding at Denver. Pat Sender of Coffeyville took second in steer wrestling. Buck Rutherford of Coffeyville placed third in saddle bronc. Pistol Holiday of Alden finished third in bareback bronc.
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