Price Freeze and Wage Ceilings Foreseen This Week
Washington reports Representative Spence says President Truman will send a bill to broaden price and rent controls. Officials anticipate a price freeze tomorrow with wage ceilings possibly by Friday. DiSalle and Johnston discuss regional offices and general price controls while considering rollback to January 2 levels.
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House Banking Committee
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Eric Johnston
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E S A to Open Local Offices Nationwide
Michael D. DiSalle head of the price control division of the E S A announced 55 local ESA offices will open next Monday. Regional and district offices will include Kansas City Missouri, Omaha Nebraska, Des Moines Iowa, Topeka Kansas, and St. Louis Missouri with staff names not yet released.
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Michael D. DiSalle
Economscs Stabilization Agency
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Senate
House
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Omaha
Neb
Went
Kan
Des Moines
Towa
St. Louis, Mo
Winter War Advantage Seen in Korea as Cold Bites Enemies
A high ranking Pentagon officer says Korean winter could curb Chinese and Korean forces by frostbite and casualties, potentially letting U N forces gain manpower advantage. He notes another six weeks of bitter cold may amplify this effect while Marines endure harsh conditions in the 10th Corps.
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Korea
Ald U. N
Pentagon
Thore
U. N
10Th Corps Marine
Two Prison Breaks Reported From Larned Insane Hospital
Six inmates escaped from the Lamed state hospital last night and two surrendered in Wichita within about 11 hours. Authorities hunted four others near Hutchinson and Moline as a large manhunt stretched across 136 miles. Green and Cox were captured. Green’s wife aided the escape, and others were released at Hutchinson and Moline.
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Kan
Lamed
State Hospital
Kansas
Hutchinson
Moline
Kent Green
Richard Cox
J. W. Thomas
Cox
Thomas
Klepper
Green
Mra
J. T. Naramore
Atzic Hospital
Vic Stough
Mra. Green
Stough
Frank Johnson
Albert Williams
Roy Antholt
Joe Wilson
Larned
War toll eases in Korean War weekly casualty report
Defense department tallies 46,201 cumulative casualties as of January 19 including 5,971 army deaths 1,325 marines 360 air force. Wounded in action total 23,792 army 6,039 marines 393 navy 27 air force 360. Deaths by service: army 5,885 in action 68 navy 1,118 marines 182 air force. Total wounded and KIA by branch shown with weekly figures compared to prior weeks.
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Washington
Jam
Defense Department
Department
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Ilen
Mutual Fire Defense Plan Urges Local Civilian Aid
Nine area fire chiefs met at city hall to craft mutual aid rules for large fires and disasters. Final decisions rest with the threatened town’s civilian defense head who may delegate calls to the local fire chief or designee. Roy Oxandale noted the session's harmony and cooperation. Luncheon followed hosted by Mayor Turner and Fire Chief Ingela for visiting chiefs and civilian defense directors.
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Rence
Roy Oxandale
Saiit
W. J. B. Turner
Paul Ingela
Lawrence
Wolf Drive at Vinland Seventh Annual Hunt
The seventh Vinland Grange wolf drive starts Saturday at 10 AM. Hunters meet in Vinland and are distributed around a six square mile area. roundup concludes at the Howard Desy Carl Johnson and Leo Hagarman farm junction, east of Vinland High School. A lunch will follow served by local women. bring only shotguns. Committee members are Woodrow Sturdy Virgil Horrell and John Gibler.
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Vinland Grange
Vinland
Howard Desy
Carl Johnson
Leo Hagarman
Vinland High School
Woodrow Sturdy
Virgil Horrell
John Gibler
Orthopedic Clinic at Lawrence Memorial Holds Session
The orthopedic clinic will run tomorrow from 2 to 5 PM in the west clinic rooms of Lawrence Memorial Bavaital. Dr. James B. Weaver of Kansas City will serve as examining physician.
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Lawrence Memorial Bavaital
James B. Weaver
Kansas City
Draft Extension Would Boost Service and Cut Costs
Washington reports the defense department argues extending the draft from 21 to 27 months saves about $700 million annually in training costs and increases active service time. Anna Rosenberg states longer service reduces training time per inductee and raises effective service in European and Far East theaters.
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Washington
Defense Department
Anna Rosenberg
Department
House Armed Services Committee
Western Defense
Far East
Rosenberg
Grenade Flings at British Embassy in Dublin
Two men threw a grenade at the British Embassy in Dublin injuring no one and breaking two windows as pickets protested Dutch air squadron training in Northern Ireland. The assailants fled. The embassy staff car was damaged in the incident.
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Ireland
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Fesler named head football coach at Minnesota
Wes Fesler, who resigned recently as Ohio State University coach, was announced today as the new head football coach at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
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Wes Fesler
Ohio State University
University of Minnesota
Lower voting age proposed in Kansas house debate
The Kansas House discussed a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age from 21 to 18. Representative Pat Warnick of Wichita presented the measure.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas House
Pat Warnick
Wichita Republican
Allied patrols slash northward in Korean front advance
Allied forces pushed beyond Wonju toward Hoengsong, reaching 33 miles from the 38th parallel. Yongwol fell after bombardment, with unidentified capture forces. Fifth Air Force said MiG-159s and Thunderjets clashed over Korea with several losses and multiple aircraft damaged.
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Wonju
Hoengsong
Seoul
Yongwol
Hoengnong
Dutch Cabinet Resigns After Parliament Attacks
The Dutch cabinet quit today after Liberal party critics attacked defense and New Guinea policy. Foreign Minister Dirk A. Stikker also resigned, possibly to lead a new government if Prem ier Drees cannot reform the coalition. Four censure motions were offered but failed.
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New Guinea
Dirk A. Stikker
Liberal Party
Stikker
Willem Drees
H. J. Krulg
Eisenhower
Arty
Indonesia
Naval Aviator Joins KU Science as Instructor
Jares Sosiph Colton arrived in Lawrence to serve as a naval aviation instructor with the KU NRTC unit. Capt. William Terrell, KU unit commander, notes Colton has recent Atlantic patrol flying duty. Colton is a 1944 U.S. Naval Academy graduate and resides at 2316 Vermont Street with his wife and 17 month old daughter.
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Jares Sosiph Colton
Lawrence
University of Kansas N.R. C
T. C. Anit
William Terrell
K. U
Colton
Atlantic
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Vermont Street
Kansas Casualties From Korean War Released
The Department of Defense announced Kansas casualties in Korea. Killed in action is Capt. Edmund C. Roberts Jr of Manhattan. Missing in action is Sgt Melvin L Johnson of Kansas City.
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Theartment of Defense Today
Kansas
Edmund C. Roberts, Jr
Manhattan
Melvin L .Johnson
Kansas City
Denies crackdown on athletes in draft deferment policy
Assistant Secretary of Defense Ann Rosenberg said athletes will not be singled out in any drive to add F classifications to the draft. She noted General Marshall’s remarks on non combat drafts do not imply special rules for athletes and emphasized that punctured eardrums or similar disqualifications would apply as normal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Anns Rosenberg
Defense Marshall
Rosenberg
Marshall
High School Finance Bill Moves In Kansas Legislature
A bill to extend state financial support from elementary to high schools was introduced by four Republicans in Kansas. The measure follows the 1949 elementary finance law, proposing a two mill county levy and a three mill tax on other property to raise about 2.75 million dollars, with Gov. Arn urging careful consideration.
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UPA
Kansas
House
Kansas Association of School Boards
Edward F. Arn
Jay Betts
Coldwater
Charles Stough
Lawrence
Lauren W. Jones
Dodge City
W. D. Weigand
la Crosse
Betts
Stough
Hlor
Nickel Use Banned in Auto Trim and Civilian Goods
The government banned nickel in automobile trim and about 400 civilian products to conserve this metal for defense. The order, effective March 1 for nickel from nickel silver or nickel plating and April 1 for nickel bearing stainless steel and high nickel alloys, allows two months to finish pre existing work. Items affected include doors bicycles roofing ashtrays freezers cabinets valves and many consumer goods.
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Washington
National Production Authority
NPSA
N.P.A
Record Degrees Granted in U S Hits New High
Washington report shows U S colleges awarded a record 560000 degrees last year highest since 1943 49 peak and more than double prewar levels The surge reflects the large 1946 entering class including many returning GIs shaping postwar higher education trends.
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Washington
UPI
Office of Education
Nehru’s broadcast widens rift over Korea China policy
Indian Prime Minister Nehru accused U.S. Korea policy in a radio address, urging a major power conference with Peiping and arguing China seeks peace. Britain and India recognize Peiping, while the United States, backed by Congress, seeks to brand red China as Korea aggressor and seat Peiping in the U.N. The split among nations threatens a strong U.N. stance with many abstentions possible.
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Chiang Kai-shek
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France
Nehru
Warren R. Austin
General Assembly
Inia
Janome
Salvage of Japanese Battleship Haruna Expected
The 42 000 ton Haruna battleship former pride of the Japanese navy is to be raised off Hiroshima for scrap metal. A Japanese firm salvaging operations aim to recover 25 000 tons valued at about 770 000 dollars. The Haruna was sunk by American planes in World War II. Captain Colin Kelly, famed early WWII hero, ordered his crew to parachute to safety after the B 17 was crippled.
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Japan
Hiroshima
Yodo
Colin Kelly
Warsilns
Kelly
America
Senate Committees Polled On Dispatch of Troops to Europe
AP survey of 21 of 26 members from the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees shows 14 favor sending American troops to Europe with no public opposition. A favorable report would carry weight, while debate over a ceiling on ground forces under the NATO pact remains unresolved among the lawmakers. Senator Taft pushes limiting force numbers and may carry the issue to the senate.
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Congress
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Ohio
Kansas to Meet Loyola in 1951 Football Clash
Kansas completes its 1951 football schedule by adding Loyola University of Los Angeles for November 10 in Lawrence. Loyola, coached by Jordan Oliver, boasted an 8-1 record in 1950 led by passer Don Klosterman. The Lions represent one of four Loyola institutions operated by a Catholic order.
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Loyola University of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
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Baltimore
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Lawrance
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der. Aalst
Snow Flurries End as Kansas Sees Light Fall
Snow flurries occurred across eastern Kansas with no major moisture expected. Forecaster Rich Garrett warned the weather would end by nightfall with cooler temperatures and partly cloudy skies into Thursday. Lows ranged from 10 to 15 in the east and 2 to 9 in the west with highs near the 30s to mid 40s. Temperature extremes in the prior 24 hours were 50 at Chanute and 17 at Topeka and Wamego.
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Richard Garrett
Garrett
Concordia
Emporia
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Wamege
Pierre
Denver
Falrriensten
Los Angeles
Miatal
Apelin Trace
Senator Carlson Celebrates 58th Birthday With Staff
Senator Carlson from Kansas was surprised by his office staff on Saturday and given a white birthday cake shaped as a pink elephant to mark his 58th birthday. He spent the day in his office and in the senate chamber.
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Sishingtor
Carlson
Senate Chamber
Stock Market Index Slips In Early Week Trading
New York January 24 wall street ends the day with the 40 stock index at 91.6 down five points. Investors show caution as industrials lead declines while rails and utilities hold.
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New York
New Group to Study Ways to Aid Security Save Freedom
President Truman created a nine member non partisan commission to study how to protect internal security without sacrificing freedoms. Chester W. Nimitz will head the panel with eight other distinguished citizens to be named later. The group will review loyalty programs and actions by state local government private groups and citizens. The panel aims to finish in a year but no time limit is set. Senator McCarran questioned the move and sought more detail before commenting.
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Truman
Capitol Hill
Chester W. Nimitz
MrCarran
D-Nev
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Nevada
Judiciary
United Nations Conference Attracts Kansas Audience
The third annual United Nations conference opens at the University of Kansas with principal speaker Benjamin Cohen outlining public understanding of the UN. He will discuss The UN and Aggression at a 6 pm banquet in the Memorial Union while opening talks begin at 11:30 am in Strong Auditorium. Mrs. Grace Bob Holmes, liaison for the International Children's Emergency Fund, leads sessions alongside F. L. Schlagle who presides. Additional speakers include Mrs. B. Ballard, Victor Haflich, and Mrs. Howard Richardson. The event is organized by the University of Kansas Extension Service with WDAF-TV staff aiding.
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Strong
U. N
Memorial Union
Grace Bob Holmes
International Children’s Emergency Fund
Europe
Asia
Dean Burton W. Marvin
Morton Coburn
Quincy Arhe
K. LA
The
University of Kansan Extension Service
Pass Up Constitutionality of Internal Security Board
Washington January 24 The Subversive Activities Control Board refused to pass on the constitutionality of the 1940 internal security law and declined to delay hearings on a demand that the Communist party be registered as Moscow controlled The board created by President Truman last November has not yet been confirmed by the Senate and is headed by Chairman W Richardson.
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SACSB
Atorney
McGrath
Communist Party
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SACB
Congress
W. Richardson
Senate
Dodge City Daily Globe Welcomes New Newsroom Member
Began work in the newspapers news department today as RP dess C. Denious Jr., son of J C Denious the editor and publisher, continuing the family’s daily paper that followed a prior weekly status transition in Dodge City Kansas.
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Kan
Rpdess C. Denious, Jr
J. C. Denious
Daily Globe
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