19 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1951
Page
1
Allied UN forces reoccupied the ruined Wonju hub without opposition. Air supported regiments in another sector killed about 1,000Communist troops and routed their remaining force. Civilians watched as patrols pushed the reds back seven miles southeast of Yongwol, signaling a potential third major drive.
Foreign buyers snap up large quantities of American wheat at a top price of $1.80 a bushel under an international pact from 1949, while U S domestic prices rise uncurbed. The government covers the subsidy gap to keep exports competitive, with a forecast annual cost of about $117 million.
Bids were opened today in Toaction City Kansas for construction on a new route to Fort Riley at the military reservation. Details indicate a floor model sale and savings at B F Goode.
General MacArthur argues censorship of Korea war news is excessive and unjustified. He notes voluntary limits helped security but demands for control grew, prompting a December 18 conference with editors and publishers in Washington including George C. Marshall and media executives.
Reports from Lake Success say sponsors of a resolution to label monist China as an aggressor postponed the U N move until tomorrow to allow delegates to consult governments. Asian and Middle Eastern representatives expressed mixed views with Indonesia opposing a condemnation while inviting China for a cease fire and a U N seat to ease tension.
President Truman fired Alan Valentine as economic stabilization director and named Eric Johnston to the post. Johnston, former head of the Motion Picture Association of America, will oversee prices and wages and broader mobilization controls including rent, installment and housing finance. The shakeup aims to speed or delay a long rumored wage price freeze.
Washington Jan 19 Gen J Lawton Collins told senators the army will build up to an equivalent of 24 combat divisions by July 1 instead of 12 or 14. He urged approval of drafting 18 year olds for 27 months under the universal military service plan and noted training chief Mark Clark will study ways to increase usable manpower. Admiral Forrest Sherman backed faster expansion and supported the universal service bill.
Edwin Chapin, a Kansas City Missouri senior, has been elected editor in chief of the University Daily Kansan for the first half of the spring semester. The student daily board also named managing editor Francis Kelley of Chanute and business manager Richard Hale of Elk Grove. Other executives include editors Edward Ko and Billie Stover, Harold Benjamin Garett, Marvin Arth, James Murray, and Joseph Lewis as advertising chief, with Dorothy Kolb as national advertising manager and James Lowther as classified head. James Jonson of Wichita is circulation manager and the promotion manager position was noted as open.
Oklahoma bank fraud case traces to Pryor and region as federal indictments name J F Polone R L Stamper Ted Stamper Gilbert Bryant Henry B Williams Vervie Willis J B King Hatfield Carl R Gaither and former Pryor banker W H Bill McCullough linked to a $500000 shortage scheme. Investigations stem from McCullough’s 1948 defection and involve false deposits forged records and manipulated accounts. The American National Bank of Pryor Creek relates to past events but is not connected to current charges.
Robert Docking chair man reports current March of Dimes contributions for a Lawrence drive totaling 1246.50. He notes residential gifts are kept separate and will be turned in at canvas end while business and rural giving is still pending. Bat Mercier coordinates Eudora townspeople fundraising with small coin collections in local stores and larger gifts of 25 dollars or more routed through the Western Star Masonic Lodge.
The House acted on a resolution related to an aggressor nation, with debate and a voice vote reported. Few dissents appeared as supporters framed the measure as equivalent to a declaration of war. Reported from Washington with limited clarity.
Mintioer arrives in Luxembourg amid unrest with West Europe's allies. Police patrol streets as he travels to and from his hotel for talks with civil and military leaders about mounting disturbances.
Delta Delta Delta sorority members at the University of Kansas will begin moving into their new West Hills chapter house on January 26. The Acacia fraternity will occupy the former Acacia house at 1147 Tennessee after a December 29 fire damaged the previous Acacia home. Construction on the Delta Delta Delta house on Fraternity Quadrangle began September 6, with an estimated total cost of 150000 dollars. The Theta Omega chapter, founded in 1946, will feature four-person suites and a large study room among other amenities.
A Topeka weather summary reports a shift from near 70 degree warmth to cooler, near normal temperatures with possible snow in northern Kansas late Saturday and spreading Sunday. Precipitation from a quarter to a half inch is forecast in the north and east, little moisture in the south. Temperatures tonight range from near 30 in the far north to 40 in the southeast, with highs tomorrow limited to the 40s in the north and mid 60s in the southeast.
BillingsMont January 190R Aods the Enemy ranking Indian chief and believed to be last army Indian scout was buried yesterday in Custer battlefield national cemetery Holds the Enemy the Grand Old Man of the Crows died last Saturday and was in his eighties He signed as an army scout in the 1880s.
Julius Driscoll hair stylist in Manhattan Kansas reports a recent Farm Bureau gathering of Karas members held in Saline on January 15. The announcement was made today.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Taft signals support for a limited number of U S divisions to join the Western Europe defense force, with a ceiling to be set by Congress. President Truman plans to seek authorization without full congressional approval, while Democrats largely back expanding military aid to Atlantic Pact partners. Taft refused to name a ceiling, repeatedly stressing a cap on troops. The plan would likely involve UN enabling act provisions guiding unit numbers and types.
Kansas University hosts a workshop on elementary school standards with 12 members including teachers and graduate students. The group will review questionnaires from 669 responded last November and aim to draft a final check sheet for about 6,000 teachers and parents in spring. Later sessions planned for 1951 January term to use responses for item development. Rep Ford urges closing all armed services recruiting offices and halting recruitment advertising.
Congress debates a plan to grant a $100 per month bonus to officers and a similar amount to enlisted troops for combat service. Retroactivity to June is proposed for personnel fighting in Korea, with emphasis on officers facing greater duties and risks. The proposal faces opposition over equity and cost as lawmakers weigh broader military accountability.
The Douglas County Medical Society and Kansas Division American Cancer Society sponsor a free monthly cancer detection clinic at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from 9 to 11 a.m. on the last Thursday, starting February. John Andrews notes this second state clinic, urges appointments via family physician or health department, lists five warning symptoms, and cites county cancer data.
Topeka January 13 UPI Governor Edward F Amtodsy urged use of overtime crews at the state printing plant to speed publication of budget books for the legislature. He said delaying legislative action on appropriations would cost more in extra session time. State Printer Ford Veil land Jr warned books might miss January 28.
New York on January 19 reports the closing average for 60 stocks at 92.8, down 0.1 point. Investor activity shows modest slide across the market with several issues edging lower while few show resilience.
Battle Creek Michigan January 19. A 14 year old boy who ran away from West Virginia sixth grade is at Percy Jones hospital Frost bite from the Korean war he is Pfc James D Byrd son of Cecil R Byrd of West Virginia He lied about his age to enlist in the army and said he fought in Korea with the 7th infantry He will be honorably discharged due to age and would rather stay in combat than leave the service
Lawrence enters a record building boom despite material limits with an estimated 23 million dollars in construction started authorized or finished in 1956. Major projects include a 5 million dollar Kansans Power and Light plant a 3.5 million dollar Westvaco plant a 2.5 million dollar field house and a 1.9 million dollar high school. University expansion includes eleven projects across halls dormitories a campanile near 350000 and a 650000 addition to Corbin Hall. Public work features a 425000 city building a 450000 Cordley addition and a 11980 dollar temporary Cordley building.
Temperatures will average from 2 to 8 degrees below normal in parts of Missouri Kansas and Nebraska with near normal readings in Kansas and Missouri. Snow or rain possible across northern Oklahoma and western Kansas mainly Saturday night and Sunday. Colder conditions expected in Nebraska and northern sections Saturday with a warm trend for western areas by Tuesday.
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