Mine explosion toll mounts in West Virginia town
In a small mining town on the Tug River West Virginia disaster carves a grim toll. At least eleven dead including Moore and his son Tom Jr. from Kermit along with Daltons from Inez and others from Beauty Wakefield Dunlow and Steptown. Rescue crews faced black damp and slides for hours before recovering bodies. Eyewitness Hinkle said he cannot recall details as rescuers opened the shaft to pull the injured and coffins from the mine mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit
Emall
Tug River
Moore
Tom
Sparks
Gon Proctor
Dalton
Conrad
Delbert
Micheel Moores
Daltons
Johnson
Inez
Sherman Fields
Beauty
Lashly Mounts
Wakefield
Charlie Porter
Dunlow
W. Va
John Chatin
Williama Bowens
Steptown
W. Ve
Williamson
Joseph Hinkle
Warfield
Hinkle
Six thefts reported in local area
Police received reports of six thefts across several homes and businesses. Incidents include a wallet and check taken from W. M. Stanko at 1312 New Hampshire Street, two rooms entered and money taken from Lottie Harbor at 637 New Hampshire Street, a gold wrist watch stolen from J. S. Daniel at 222 West Ninth Street, $81 taken from under a pillow at Mrs. Murphy’s home on 934 Delaware, tools and gas stolen from Dan McCune at 1135 Maine Street, and a Hudson Bay coat taken from the Dines-Mite restaurant during dinner. In Dade City Florida, fumes from a disinfectant sickened more than 100 people but most recovered after oxygen or treatment. Also noted, the state awarded a $17,994 contract for canal work at Cheyenne bottoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Stanko
New, Hampshire ‘Street
Dillford
Lottie Harbor
New Hampshire Treet
J. S. Daniel
West Ninth Street
Public notices list names and addresses at Memorial Hospital
At Memorial Hospital various residents and relatives are listed with addresses including L. W- Seagondolar 1908 Vermont street Charles Jones Route 2 Jay Croy 1801 Illinois street Mrs. Jean Thompson Route 6 Mary Jo Milla 601 North Seventh street Janet Heck Route 5 William Kennedy 109 South Park street Mrs. Mary Martin 118 West Fifteenth Street Mrs. Mary Wilson 312 East Twenty Third street the Rev Elza Geyer Baldwin Roscoe Pine Route 3 Rebecca Jane Miller Sun Dover Mrs Martha Curtiss 774 Rhode Island street Mrs Bernie Knox and baby Mexico City Mex Mr and Mrs Edward Athey 208 North Fifth street son day kr and Mre W E McAllaster near Ohio street a daughter to aye
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W- Seagondolar
Vermont Street
Charles Jones
Jay Croy
Illinois Street
Jean Thompson
Mary Jo Milla
North Seventh Street
Janet Heck
William Kennedy
South Park Street
Mary Martin
West Fifteenth Street
Mary Wilson
Twenty-Third Street
Elza Geyer
Baldwin
Roscoe Pine
Rebecca Jane Miller
Sun- Dover
Martha Curtiss
Rhode Island Street
Bernie Knox
Baby
Mexico City
Mex
Edward Athey
Morth Fifth Street
W. E. McAllaster
Ohio Street
Toaye
MacArthur press control clash draws national press critique
A Washington conference heard leaders from major papers condemn Korea censorship rules. General Parks hinted tweaks, while Editor and Publisher argued MacArthur overstated limits and pressed for full reporting access. The piece notes officials decry court martial threats against correspondents and calls for continued press accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwin 8. Friendly
American Newspaper Publishers Association
New York World-Telegram and Sun
Cranston Williams
American Frencpaper Publishers Association
Ben Kchelway
The
Washington Star
American Sciety of Newspaper Editors
Jack Lockhart
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Scripps-Howard Newspapers
Robert Minn
Philadelphia
Army
Apech
New York
Korea
General Parks
MacArthur
U. S
MacArtur
Eighth Army
U. N
Pentagon
Langton Called to Navy Ends At Sherman H S Coach tenure
Goodland Kansas January 19 The Sherman Community high school basketball team meets At here in Langton’s last game as coach before he reports for active Navy duty. Langton, a former Kansas State college basketball player, leaves this weekend for San Francisco. Arrangements for a new coach are not yet completed.
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Goodland
Kan
Sherman Community High School
al Langton
Langton
Mars
Kansas State College
Navy
San Francisco
Increase in Texas oil production prompts higher output
Houston in January reports an emergency increase in oil well production allowing higher daily yields. The measure raises the potential output per day as operators adjust to the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Texas
Army to Build Up 24 Combat Units
The defense strategy centers on expanding manpower for the armed forces with calls for mobilization and a potential draft expansion. Officials discuss deferring college students, training youths, and combining military service with higher education while considering national needs and future shortages in science and engineering fields.
Towns Expression On Tool and Die Plant
W H Marsh pursues a new tool and die plant in Sunflower to serve local manufacturers. He will meet Kansas City prospects Monday to discuss needs and potential government support. A cement block site near highway 10 east is provisionally secured and Marsh invites interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Marsh
Kansas City
Marsh
Highway 10
Marah
Bill
Massachusetts Street
Two new Kansas oil openers listed for 1951
Wichita Kansas January 19 two new oil openings for 1951 were listed by the arate conservation division today. They bring the total for the year to new wells in several counties as officials reported advances in production and exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Cpi
Kansas Oil
Arate Conservation Division
Lawrence Weather Beats January Record Near 73
Heard in Lawrence yesterday the high reached 70 degrees with a 6Y reading noted as near the January record of 73 set January 21, 1895. C J Posey, weather observer, says upper 60s are rare this time of year as readings occur. The Chamber of Commerce annual meeting date moved from May to April 10 to align with the fiscal year start. Lawrence airport officials report a white vapor trail in the eastern sky around 10 a.m. traced to a large plane, puzzling residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Posey
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
The
Journal-World
Senate debate on US troops in Europe defense role
Taft urged limited American divisions to work with Western Europe if defense there shows promise, while favoring air and sea power. He expects a prompt Senate decision after Eisenhower testifies on European defense needs. Ferguson and McCaran call for full facts and European commitment before action.
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United States
Taft
Senate
Europe
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ferguson
R.mich
Congress
McCaran
D.-Nev
Jack Holt Dies at 62 After Coronary Thrombosis
Hollywood veteran Jack Holt, 62, famed cowboy star of silent and sound films, died at the Veterans Hospital in West Los Angeles after three heart attacks linked to a recent illness. Beginning in 1913, Holt bridged silent and talkie eras, headlined many Zane Grey adaptations, and recently finished an Indian chief role in Across the Wide Missouri with Clark Gable. the film awaits release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Jack Holt
Veterans’ Hospital
Los Angeles
Holt
Zane Grey
Missouri
Clark Gable
Gypsy Chieftain Merino Dies After Travel End
Merino, a 56 year old chieftain of the Merino and Me fe Zaruity tribe since 1923, died today. He lived here for two years after roaming North America with his band, a veteran leader of Gypsy communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merino
Hessexe
North America
Allies Reoccupy Abandoned Wonju and Surrounding Areas
Allied forces reentered Wonju and nearby towns Yoju Yongwol along roads toward Taegu as Chinese armies, estimated around 90,000, fed strength to central and eastern sectors. Reports from Eighth Army HQ noted possible renewed red offensive and Chinese division elements near Suwon and Seoul, while a MacArthur HQ hint suggested a rotation of senior generals to support mobilization.
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Yoju
Wonju
Yongwol
Taegu
Privet
Pusan
Seoul
Associated Press
Don Huth
Eighth Army
Red
U.N
Korea
Hutch
Suwon
31St Infantry Division
MacArthur
Department of the Army
Kores
Suspected Kidnapper Cook Began Oklahoma City Trip
Suspected kidnapper killer William E. Cook, 23, began a transfer to Oklahoma City under the Lindbergh law after consented to removal. He is handcuffed, legs bound, and transported from San Diego to Los Angeles for a federal prison car voyage under guard. In Joplin, Missouri, a coroner’s jury ruled the Messers of Atwood, Nebraska, died from gunshot wounds by unknown parties, as Cook is believed responsible.
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San Diego
Calif
William E. Cook
Oklahoma City
Cook
U.S
Paul M. McCormick
Los Angeles
U. 5
U. 8
Tom Keefe
Oklahoma’ City
Joplin
Carl Mosser
Atwood
Messers
20 To Appear in Court For Defects in Headlights
A joint patrol by highway patrol sheriff and police yesterday checked 500 cars at Sixth and Massachusetts. Fifty defects found and 20 motorists were issued court appearance tickets. Cars with minor issues were allowed to fix them and return for testing. more checks planned countywide.
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Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Office
Sixth
Massachusetts Street
KU Expansion And Local Construction Surge Report
The article notes KU plans for new science facilities and a gymnasium expansion south of the hill, with 750000 state funds and a 1500000 union building project. It also lists fraternity sorority houses, library additions, and a Lawrence building boom driving nearly one million dollars in new home construction plus street and highway work, parking lot votes, and commercial remodels.
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Fisid
R.O.T C
B. A. Green J
Union
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
West Hills
Sigma Alpha ‘Epsilon Fraternity
West Campus Road
Alpha Phi Sorority
Louisiana
Altho
Cole
Lawrence
Morgan-Mack Motor Company
Coca-Cola
A & Grocery
Markets At A Glance Fresh From Jen
Markets show higher cotton and corn, wheat firm, and strong hog and cattle activity. Local and Kansas City prices report gains in butterfat, poultry, and livestock. grain and feed costs mixed with record highs in several categories. Wall Street opened volatile with a brisk rally then turned mixed after brief declines.
State Hospital Expansion At Osawatomie Head Resigns
Topeka January 19. Welfare Director Frank re announces expansion plans for Osawatomie State Hospital using University of Kansas Medical Center and Topeka State hospital facilities. Osawatomie superintendent Dr S D E Woods resigns for health reasons. 73 year old will stay on as consultant. John B Smith of Kansas City will become acting superintendent. Dr Wirt A Warren named acting clinical foreman. A dog arrives for first aid at a hospital ward after being clipped by an auto and later sent to the SPCA. In Robinson Park, Frank Bateson and Rayburn Picked up for fighting. Bateson treated for a back wound.
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Topeka
Ozawatomie State Hospital
University of Kansas Medical Center
Topeka State Hospital
State Welfare
Frank Re
S. D._E. Woods
Osawatomie Institution
Ir. Woods
John B. Smith
Kansas City
Smith
Arthur A. Martin
Wirt A. Warren
Orawatomie
Tennessee
Frank Bateson
Hissieup
Robinson Park
Rayburn
Mrs Irvin Youngberg Released From Hospital At Home
Mrs Irvin Youngberg of 1903 Barker Avenue is discharged from Watkins Memorial hospital at the University of Kansas where she had been since January 2 with a virus infection. She has returned home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Youngberg
Barker Avenue
Watkins Memorial Hospital
University of Kansas
Baldwin and Baldwin area notes and church events
Baldwin residents push ahead with community gatherings as teachers, ministers, and families gather for dinners and talks. Rev Joyce Wilson and Rev J accompany Baldwin educators to a large annual Teachers Association event. Dr Roger Frederickson spoke at Ottawa University Fellowship about Loyaltien to Christ. other speakers include Dr Ellom Truebloot. George Pence and family report their son Lawrence left for Korea via Japan on January 1.
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Frank ZX. Wolt
Lawrence
Joyce Wilson
City
Baldwin Consolidated School
Nded
Katherine Kelley
Baldwin
Otto Spitall
Spitail
Spdis
George Broera
Mire
William Spltall
Butlors
ER. Morrow
Florence Bennett
Morrow
W. A. Young
Max Barota
Donald Heater
Roger Frederickson
Religious Activites
Ottawa University
Coll
Eltom Truebloot
Brotherhood of the First Methodiat Church
George J. Pence
Zatled
Japan
Korea
In Memoriam Walter C. Sr. Our Beloved Son and Brother
In sad loving memory of Walter C. Sr who gave his life in service six years ago on January 21. We think of you daily and miss you dearly. Loved and remembered by Father Walter, Mother Edith, and Evelyn, with Walter Jr and Bea.
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Daddy
Walter C. “UK Sr
Waler
Walter Jr
Edith Jand Evelyn
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Ng Sion Kiling
Dade City
Fla
Cheyenne Construction
Pratt
State Fish and Game Commission
Thompson Construction Co
Ellinwood
Inlet
Cheyenne Bottoms
Memorial Hospital
MacArther
Costianed
Infornay
Ceres
Marcel Thibault
Androscoggin
Lewiston
Thibault
Admiral Sherman
Defense Marehall
Anna Rosenberg
Defense Department
Department
Earl J. McGrath
McGrath
Johnston
Federal Security Agency
Cabtek
Eugene B. Chaffee
Boise
Idaho
American Association of Junior Colleges
West Point
Annapolis
Chaffee
VA Hospital
Oklahoma
Ohishoms City
Kaya
Fred Geurley
Santa Fe Railway
Jadane Gurley
United States Chamber of
OAT Lanrene Building
Haworth Science
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Caponeth
Ibs
Per Deren
Kansas City Livestock
USDA
Mont Wa
Anne
Kita
Kansas
Inn
Wigher
Ang
Wall Street
Aina
Seling
Admiral Corp
Amy Aurtines
Woolworth
Osawatomie
Vow M. E. Kelly
Memoriam
Mr.gill Eitoro Wassacwuserys
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