Americans Drive Toward Seoul In Western Korea Front
American forces under Maj. Gen. Milburn and Maj. Gen. Coulter surged within about 15 miles of Seoul, driving toward Osan and Suwon. Reports say Suwon was largely deserted as U S troops pushed through to the outskirts while naval and air units hit Inchon and surrounding areas.
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Tokyo
Seoul
U. S. Eighth Army
Frank Milburn
John B. Coulter
Ninth Corps
A. P
Jim Becker
First Corps
Suwon
Kumyangjang
C.S.T
Becker
Osan
Eighth Army
S. S. 27
Associated Press
Korea
U.S. Eighth Army
U.N
U.S
St. Paul
Inchon
Wolmi Island
Seoulj
Kumchon- Kaesong
Protests Hit Wichita Air Base Spending
Two Kansas congressmen questioned a 537 million plan for a Wichita base arguing alternate WWII bases could cut costs. Wint Smith urged Smoky Hill at Salina as standby. Hope named Hutchinson naval air station as a valuable nearby base. Also note Ermie Jones released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital after surgery.
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Washington
Jan
Air Force
Wichita
Kan
Wint Smith
K.kan
Smoky Hill
Salina
Hope
Clarifying Status of Student Enlistments in Draft
Washington report details defense and Selective Service changes allowing college students to stay through term end and enlist in desired service. Officials remove old rules limiting voluntary enlistments after pre induction notice and reopen deferment classifications to permit final month service choice.
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Washington
Air Force
Navy
Army
Defense Department
Selective Servi Ges
Secretary of Defense
Marshall
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Defense halved forecast for 4-F inductions to 75 000 80 000
Washington reports the defense department cut its projection of 4-Fs eligible for induction from 150000 to 75000 80000 by lowering mental standards and enforcing physical rules. Anna Hosenberg told the House committee Maj Gen Hershey supports the revised figure and may assign some draftees to limited service. The panel also debated universal military training and potential calls for 19 26 year old married women.
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Washington
Defense Department
House Armed Services Committee
Defense
Anna Hosenberg
Lewis
Hershey
Selective Service
Rosen
Chirman Vinson
D.-Ga
Rosenberg
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Air Force
Senate orders probe into air force facilities complaints
The Senate Armed Services Committee ordered a thorough investigation into complaints by air force recruits about uniforms and living quarters. Reports cited tents causing illness and possible deaths from pneumonia, plus concerns over sale of surplus supplies while seeking new funds. The inquiry followed a three hour closed session chaired by Russell D. Ga. A stock market brief follows.
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Washington
Air Force
Senate Armed Services Committee
Congress
Russell D.ga
Armed Son Committee
Patience Plea From UN Official On Korea War
Benjamin Cohen assistant secretary general of the United Nations urged patience with the UN as it seeks peaceful solutions to the Korean crisis. He argued countries face war fatigue and noted many nations hesitate to send troops, while US forces continue in the Korean theater. He warned that delaying action risks mass destruction from a potential third world war and new weapons. The UN conference ended with remarks from Grace Bob Holmes and various talks on UNESCO and community ties.
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United States
United Nations Organization
Benjamin Cohen
U. N
Cohen
Korea
U.N
Grace Bob Holmes
International Children's Emergency Fund
E. V. Ballard
Wichita
Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs
Unesco
Victor Hallich
Garden City
Schlagle
Douglas county March of Dimes drive reaches 1446 total
The Douglas county March of Dimes campaign totals 1446.10 to date near the end of week two. Director Robert Docking says the figure excludes 53.40 used for supplies and receipt books. Community drives include Jaycees and Beta Sigma Phi in downtown Lawrence and rural areas coordinated by Prof. M. C. Slough. A benefit dance on February 16 at 15 East Ninth features Gene Hall’s band with tickets 75 cents each.
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Douglas County
Robert Docking
University of Kansas
Docking
Beta Sigma Phi
Lawrence
Jaycees
M. C. Slough
University Law School
K. U. Docking
FrediChristian
Eudora
Bill Horn
Baldwin
Detr Etre
Ninth Street
Musicians’ Union
Gene Hall
Five Workers Killed in Picatinny Arsenal Fire
An explosion and blaze at Picatinny arsenal in New Jersey killed five workers and seriously burned four others while blending powder for artillery shells. Col. J. P. Harris ordered a special board to probe the cause, finding no sign of sabotage.
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N. J
Picatinny Arsenal
J. P. Harris
Nehru challenged by senator over stand on red China
Senator George contends Prime Minister Nehru gambles that red China will escalate aggression in Korea and regional conflicts to force a neutrality deal with Mao. President Truman says aggressor labeling depends on each nation, while aides prepare briefings for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid international diplomacy moves.
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Washington
George
D.-Ga
Nehru
India
China
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Truman
U. N
Korea
Senate Foreign Relations ‘Committee
Acheson
Rene Plevenin
Irman Connally
D.-Tex
Foreign Relations Committee
Gillette
D.-la
Red Cross Offers Home Nursing Instructors Course
Enrollment remains open for a Red Cross instructors course in home nursing starting Monday. The 30 hour program runs six hours daily for five days, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm, with Miss Martha Frienx as instructor. Certificates in Home Care of the Sick will be awarded. class begins February 5 and is open to adults, with later sessions planned for those not yet enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Martha Frienx
St. Louis
Eae
Republican group swaps farm speakers at luncheon
Washington January 26 The Republican National Committee hurriedly changed speakers amid reports Farm Bureau official Allan B Kline avoided a political appearance Dana Bennett executive secretary of the Foundation for Agriculture substituted for Kline at a committee luncheon Kline’s withdrawal seen as avoiding partisan optics The switch ties to President Truman’s Brannan farm plan featured in his legislative agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican National Committee
Farm Bureau Federation
Committee
Dana Bennett
The
Foundation For Agriculture
Allan B. Kline
Kline
Truman
Bennett
Attlee Urges Big Sacrifices for Britain Defense Plan
Prime Minister Attlee called for great exertions and sacrifices to speed a new defense program against Russian imperialism. The plan may require up to 5 trillion pounds in two to three years and call up 100 000 to 300 000 reservists for summer training, impacting all Britons.
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London
Attlee
Houses of Commons
Labor Party Lance
Kansas Day Festivities Expand State Alumni Reach
Kansas alumni groups in at least eight major cities plan Kansas Day celebrations on January 29 with events in Portland Honolulu Seattle and more. KU figures John Finch Donald Voorhees Chad Ogden Mary Isabelle Haight and others lead regional committees with Phog Allen and Arthur Lonborg expected in Chicago and a Los Angeles showing of Touchdown Highlights of 1950.
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University of Kansan
Kansas Cities
Kansas
Sunion
Portland
Ore
Honolulu
Hawaii
Los Angeles
Mildred Clodfelter
B. U
John Finch
Finchg
The
Oregon Journal
Journal- World
T. H
John
Helen Filkin) Fox
Cannon Club
Fort Ruger
K. U
Seattie
Wash
Donald Voorhees
Dalian
Tex
Chad Ogden
Mary Isabelle (Haight) Taylor
Lawrence
San Francisco
Calif
Hale
St. Louis
Kenton R. Cravens
Dolph Simons
Chicago
Til
Guy F. Shaffer
Arthur C. Lonborg
Phog Allen
Northwestern
Evanston
Tat Penney
J. Walter Howard
Cold Wave Prompts Snow and Wind Across Kansas
Topeka reports a cold wave moving into Kansas with 35 mph winds and snow first hitting western and northern areas then spreading east overnight. Forecasts show 15 to 20 degree lows in the northwest, up to 45 in the southeast, with light snow totals and drifting.
Stocks Regain Ground After Mixed Week Losses
New York reports a broad stock market recovery with gains over $2 a share and 2.2 million shares traded. Rails, steel, and motors led activity as the market rebounded from a drop earlier in the week.
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New York
JPA
Labor Holds Off On Wage Control Rollback Debate
Union members on the wage stabilization board resist a blanket freeze favoring a flexible formula to raise lagging wages. Johnston contemplates issuing an order unilaterally as the nine member board struggles to reach unanimous agreement. Officials weigh a price rollback to December 15 levels amid last minute delays and short notice, with pages noting further developments on page 2.
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Mediation Board
Washington
Eric Johnston
Wage Stabilization Board
Johnston
Economic Stabilization Agency
Cyrus S. Ching
Ware
Ching
Ista
C.J
iThey
Boy Scout Paper Drive Aids Lawrence Residents Tomorrow
Lawrence Scouts plan a paper drive tomorrow with pickup points on porches and parking areas. North Lawrence is excluded this time after a recent drive. Marion Barlow urges residents to leave papers visible for trucks and notes can indicate more papers stored at the location. Harold Preston will head a pickup crew from the Chamber of Commerce office tomorrow afternoon. Call Preston if papers remain uncollected.
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Harold Preston
Chamber of Commerce
Preston
All Turn Out for USO Benefit at Constitution Hall
Washington January 26 The government crowd packed Constitution Hall for a USO benefit with 83 tee Associated. Secretary Acheson introduced a 25-year-old disabled veteran as the most important man. President Truman called it a grand show. Congressmen judges and cabinet members performed in an amateur hour with Ted Mack hosting to aid servicemen on active assignment.
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Tee
Washington
Constitution Hall
G. I
State Acheson
Truman
Ted Mack
Women’s National Press Club
United Service Organization
Oime
Day of Prayer to be observed in Lawrences February 9
World Day of Prayer events set for February 9 at 2 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church and in Lawrence public schools. Last year over 600 attended the church service. about 700 expected this year. Mrs. John H. Patton leads the Lawrence Church Women in the event for the sponsoring Church Council. Germany authored this year's program with the theme Perfect love casts out fear and The World's Great Need. Programs are being distributed through 92 countries. Services begin in New Zealand and the Fiji Islands and proceed across the day to Alaska and Tonga. An offering supports three national and three foreign mission projects, aiding sharecroppers migrants and needy Indians at home and children in India Burma China Japan Egypt Africa and Latin America abroad. Foreign students in the United States also receive support.
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Lawrences
First Presbyterian Church
Lawrence
John H. Patton
Lawrence Council of Church Women
Church Council
Christiana
United Council of Church Women
Germany
Patton
International
New Zealand
Fiji Islands
Alaska
Tonga Islands
India
Burma
China
Japan
Egypt
Africa
Latin America
United States
Malott Urges Kansas Grads to Embrace Adventure over Security
University of Kansas Chancellor Deane W. Malott addressed more than 300 Kansas State College midyear graduates in Manhattan, urging them to abandon the pursuit of security and adopt an adventurous life. He warned that history shows civilizations fall when governments grow powerful and people rely on government doles, and urged graduates to think and act as free men.
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Deane W. Malott
University of Kansas
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Malott
Kansas
K. A
Rome
Losses to Shoplifters Here May Exceed $100000 a Year
Lawrence merchants face crippling shoplifting losses, likely over 100000 dollars annually. Dime and department stores suffer most with youngsters and transients driving theft, while owners employ floorwalkers and storewide vigilance to curb losses. A statewide survey cited by the Journal-World notes small items are easily palmed and holiday periods spike theft. Continued discussion on page F.
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Nora
Temple
Lawrence
The
Journal-World
Dart
Hercules to Operate Sunflower Ordnance Works
Sunflower Ordnance Works in Delaware will be operated by Hercules in a limited smokeless powder contract. Lt. Col. Rogers and Hercules manager George Ripley announced the deal, saying start dates and staff levels cannot yet be disclosed. The plant, once employing about 26 000 during WWII, was mothballed and is being rehabilitated with a $2.5 million push to ready for operation.
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Sunflower Ordnance Works
Bowser Compa Wna
Mington
Delaware
Hercules
Ordnance Corps
U. S
W. D. Rogers
George H. Ripley
Lawrence
Rogers
Sunflower
Pliny
Robert Patterson
Rovers
S.O.W
Journal-World
Kansas State students fined for flag incident at KU
Three Kansas State college students drew fines of 85 for attempting to remove a red and blue KU flag from Fraser Hall at the University of Kansas last Saturday. Fined were Richard L. Steffen and Robert A. Peterson of Great Bend, and Stanley Waters of Kansas City. Rodney R. McFee of Atwood was absent.
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Manhattan
Kan
Cpi
Kansas State College
Fraser Hat
University of Kansas
Richard L. Steffen
Robert A. Peterson
Haid
Great Bend
Stanley Waters
Kansas City
Rodney R. McFee
Atwood
Ricker
Weather Outlook Missouri to Nebraska Cold Weekend Then Warmer Next Week
Forecast covers Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska with colder conditions persisting Saturday and easing by Tuesday and Wednesday. Western Nebraska Oklahoma inches near ten degrees below normal, eastern Missouri by about three to four. Light precipitation expected, with winds up to 35 mph in cold areas.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kanton
Tikaly
Denver
Fort Worth
Havre
Mont
Los Angeles
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Pontius
Ermie Jonus
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
March of Dimes
Eagles Dance
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Hogan
Phoenix
Ariz
Ben Hogan
New Six Corners
Britain
Topeka
Richard Garrett
Garrett
Goodland
Concordia
Lawrence Memorial Hosital
Kiwanix Club
James B. Weaver
B. F. Goodrich
Boy Scout
City
Presbyterian Church
Chain Dry Good Store
Wilmington, Dela
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