Chinese Blasted Out of Foxholes Near Seoul Advance
Allied forces push toward Seoul in western Korea as Chinese communists hold foxholes. AP reporter Jim Becker notes 130 reds killed on one hill, eight captured, and air strikes plus napalm attacks by P-51s destroying buildings. Maj. Thomas D. Robertson led the attack. strength near 50th Chinese army and three North Korean divisions delaying the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Seoul
Korea
Associated Press
Jim Becker
U. N
U. S. Eighth Army
Suwon
Dama
Thomas D. Robertson
St Paul
Minn
Becker
Native Sons and Daughters honor first place winners
First place in the Native Sons speech contest went to Lee Banks of Abilene with the talk Kansas and Free Enterprise. Albertine Kaine of Wamego won in essay writing What Natural Gas Contributes to Kansas. Mrs. Benjamin Weaver won the factual story contest. New officers elected Rolla Clymer treasurer Native Sons and Mrs Ethel Godin treasurer Native Daughters Edwin R Jones becomes Native Seas president and Mrs Thomas Norton becomes Native Daughters president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Ne Ltives
Daughters
Kanean
Lee Banks
Abilene
Albertine
Wamego
Banka
Kansas Wesleyan University
Kansas
Free Enterprise
Kaine
Five Ken te candidates seek state pharmacist licenses
Forty five candidates from Ken te Missouri were scheduled today by the state board of pharmacy at the Hotel Eldridge to take written exams tomorrow and Wednesday in Bailey Hall on the university campus. Board members present include Richard Raney president Blaine Miller secretary Salvia Ge DeGoler treasurer Mahoning Toveka and Sanda Archer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kente
Missouri
State Board of Phaser
Hotel Eldridge
Bailey Hall
Richard Raney
Osborne
Blaine Miller
Salvia
Nae Ge DeGoler
Mahoning
Toveka
Sanda Archer
Kansas Casualties Amid Korean War Defense Report
The defense department announced Kansas casualties in the Korean War. Missing in action are Pfc. James H. Hamilton of Topeka and Pfc. Fernando Mena of Wichita. Cpl Richard E. Yosh Casa is listed as missing or wounded as further details appear in local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
As City
James H. Hamilton
Topeka
Fernando Mena
Wichita
Richard E
Price Controls Keep Retail Food Prices Steady
Consumers report prices unchanged since the government freeze began after the Korea War era. Grocers and shoppers discuss the impact with some noting no rollback yet while others expect future reductions. Washington officials hint at rollbacks on certain items as Colonial stores cite steady pricing from last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilleen Lowry
Eng
York
Korea
Globe
Manhattan
Propriet
Lexander Papi
New York
John D. Milone
Washington
Colonial Stores
Jubilant G O P Topeka Kansas Day Celebration
Kansas Republicans filled Topeka for Kansas Day marking the state's 90th birthday. McCarthy was billed as dinner speaker amid debates on the choice and harmony goals. Delegation members Schoeppel Cole Clifford Hope and Smith attended. Kirke Dale eyed Kansas Day club presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Wisconsin
McCarthy
G.O.P. Harmony
Ewing Herbert
Hiswatha
Kansas Day Club
Washington
Democratic Party
Andrew F. Schoeppel
Albert M. Cole
Ed H
Clifford R. Hope
Wint Smith
Kirke Dale
Arkansas
State Highway Commission
Pleven Welcomed in Washington for Cold War Talks
French Premier Rene Pleven arrived in Washington for talks with President Truman on world problems and Franco-American cooperation. Truman welcomed Pleven at Union Station before meetings at the White House and Blair House lunch. Pleven pressed for closer U.S.-French cooperation and questioned U.S. readiness to react with atomic force if Western Germany faced a Soviet invasion. In New York, Pleven warned Russia’s hesitance to Western rearmament and sought U.S. assurances on defense while Indo-China commitments limit French forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jen
Rene Pleven
Truman
United States
France
Union Station
Pleven
Acheson
Defense
Marshall
Mr. Truman
Secret Service
New York
Russia
Germany
Indo- China
North Atlantic
K. U
Taxes to War Level Washington tax plan hints at 16.5 billion rise
President Truman plans to send a tax message to Congress late next week. Aimed at raising 16.5 billion dollars, the plan likely includes higher rates near World War Two highs, lower personal exemptions, broader excises on luxury items, higher corporate rates, and tightened income reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
House
Rayburn
Dtex
White House
Capitol
Mrs Coogan Chosen to Head Kansas Newspaper Women
Topeka Kansas January 29 Mrs Helen Townsley Coogan of Great Bend was elected the new president of the Kansas Newspaper Women's association at the organization's anniversary day events also naming Mrs Pernice Ming and Mrs Ed Chapman of Topeka as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Helen Townsley Coogan
Great Bend
Kansas
Women’s Association
Elles
Anniver Forday
Am Cana Fenley
Burrton
Peinkiin Pettit
Ed .Chapman
Pernice
Ming
County Attorneys Elect Tops Jan. 29 Meeting
A-Great, Smith, Larned won Kansas County Attorneys Association presidency at the annual meeting Saturday. He succeeds Arthur Hagen of Great Bend. Alfred B. Williams of Pratt was elected treasurer and the only woman county attorney in Kansas, Mrs. Constance Brown of Council Grove, was a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Larned
Kansas County Attorneys Association
St Ith
Arthur Hagen
Great Bend
Alfred B. Williams
Pratt
Kansas
Constance Brown
Council Grove
Stock Market Index Update From New York and Isa
New York and Isa report show the Chorin average for 60 stocks at 93.5, up 5 points. Market activity highlights gains across leading issues with notable strength in consumer and industrial sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isa
Ign
Zim’s
Attlee outlines vast rearmament and defence callups
Prime Minister Attlee announced a comprehensive rearmament program including a 30 percent defense spending boost and a reserve callup of about 245,000 personnel for training this summer. Churchill urged a two to three day debate on defence in the Commons. The plan covers army, Royal Air Force, and Royal Navy expansion with substantial costs over the next three years, while stressing pay-as-you-go funding and limited foreign loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Attlee
House of Commons
Europe
Free World
Britain
United States
Winston Churchill
Army
Royal Air Force
Royal Navy
R.A.F
Attlee Adid
Sixteen Men To Be Inducted From Local County Today
Sixteen men from this county left by bus for Kansas City Missouri for induction into the armed forces after being called up through selective service. Names include Dee Wayne Benander James Willis Black James Edward Zimmerman Charles David Longanecker Austin Henry Turney Jr Kenneth Alan Morrow Lester Harold Stewart Frank Hosmero Frederick Eugene Holler Harry James Davenport John Junior Taylor Robert Allen Milliken Jack Neil Anderson Tony Joe Bermudez Frank E B Sndelings Everett Lee Meadows. The selective service office has on file two calls one for 15 men for physical examination on February and one for 25 men for induction February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Armed Forces
Selective Service
Dee Wayne Benander
James Willis Black
Wren Apartments
James Edward Zimmerman
West Twelfth Street
Charles David Longanecker
Lubbock
Texas
Austin Henry Turney, Jr
Kenneth Alan Morrow
Peabody
Lester Harold Stewart
Pennsylvania Street
Frank Hosmero
New Jersey Street
Frederick Eugene Holler
New Jersey
Harry James Davenport
North Second Street
John Junior Taylor
Locust Street
Robert Allen Milliken
Indiana Street
Jack Neil Anderson
Garfield Street
Tony Joe Bermudez
Frank EB. Sandelings
Massachusetts
Everett Lee Meadows
New York Street
Selective Service Office
Garden City Man Wins Award From Jaycees
Bob Wells, manager of KEYL radio in Garden City, received the Kansas Junior Chamber of Commerce late service award for 1950 during a dinner in Manhattan. He was praised for promoting community service via his station and for active involvement in Rotary, American Legion, Elks, Safety Council, UNESCO chapter, and Community Chest efforts. Governor Fred Hall presented the honor before about 300 Jaycees and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsocated
Manhattan
Kan
Bob Wells
KEYL
City
Kansas Junior of Commerce
Wells
Garden City
Rotary Club
American Legion
Elka Clubs, Safety Council
Inner County
Unesco
I. Gov
Fred Hall
Civil War veteran Dr C W Bailey dies at 102 in Topeka
C W Bailey, Kansas last surviving Civil War veteran and retired Methodist minister, died at Winter Veterans hospital in Topeka shortly before his 103rd birthday. Born February 10 1848 near Watertown Wisconsin, he served three years with the 41st and 47th Wisconsin Infantry. He later studied at Baker University and earned AB MS and PhD, and was a charter GAR member. His death ends a long career as pastor in multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
C. W. Bailey. Baldwin
Winter Veterans Hospital
Topeka
Watertown
Wis
Veterana Hospital
Bailey
Wisconsin
Vicksburg
Memphis
Grant
Sherman
Humbolt
Baker Academy
Baldwin
William A. Quayle
United States
Saneph L. Bristow
P. P. Campbell
Baker
GAR
Baker University
Leroy
Princeton
Louthburg
Cherryvale
Yates Center
Price and wage controls face removal work in Washington
Washington officials begin a careful process to ease price and wage pressures after a recent freeze. Exemptions are expected for 4,000,000 public workers and small firms, with industries such as newspapers radio and utilities potentially spared from price limits. A wage adjustment formula is anticipated for Tuesday or Wednesday. The extension of the trade law is also under discussion in Congress with a focus on reducing barriers to stimulate international exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Van
Hane ‘Board
Cyrus
Baek
The
House
Ways and Means
Veteran Draft Debate Sets 18-Year Limit in Question
Washington reports House Armed Services Committee largely killed a broad veteran draft while exploring 18-year-olds. Support grows for drafting childless husbands and prioritizing older 19 26 year olds with dependents, and for a longer training period to build a future service pool. The panel emphasized no draft of veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Congressional
Senate
House
Defense Department
U.mls.t
Edwin C. Johnson
D.colo
U .S
Vinson
D.-Ga
House Committee
Defense
Anna Rosenberg
Department
Birs
Rosenberg
Mra
Lyndon Johnson
D.- Tex
Senate Preparedness
Labor
Tobin
OPS presses to set up price control offices nationwide
Washington Jan 29 United Press International officials announce that the Office of Price Stabilization will open regional and district offices today to enforce price controls. Acting appointments for 30 days will precede permanent postings. Region nine Kansas City Missouri heads the region with Stephen as regional director and Emmitt Cronin as information officer. Wichita district names Charles Ryan director and Robert Smith Hix administrative officer with C D Stegbank as price specialist. Information officer Lemoine Ner Jr and price specialist L Eyerman also listed for duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
OPS
Aftre
Region Nine
Kansas City Co
Ninth Street
Stephen
Fred C
Emmitt i Cronin
Rice Spe
Wichita
Charles I. Ryan
Robert Smith Hix
C.D. Stegbank
Claxton Allen
Lemoine Ner, Jr
L. Eyerman
City Council Tonight Meeting At 7 40
City officials plan a council meeting this evening at 7 40 PM to discuss local matters and proposals affecting the city. Residents are urged to attend and participate in the session.
Congressman Tests Army Tank at Aberdeen Proving Ground
Representative Scrivner of Kansas said his Aberdeen visit showed progress in the Army program and warned of potential headaches for adversaries. He drove an M 46 tank, witnessed firing demonstrations of multiple gun types and rockets, and noted the capability as impressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Scrivner
Army Ordnance Proving Grounds
Aberdeen
House
Aberdeen Earier
Record Cold Grips Lawrence and Kansas On Weekend
Lawrence residents faced record cold with lows near zero and subzero readings across the area. Friday peaked at 57 degrees while Saturday and Sunday saw temperatures from the single digits to minus five, with snow flurries and repairs noting fewer frozen pipes than in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Lawrence
Kansas Public Service Company
Mid-Year Graduates Get 30 Day Job Hunt Holiday
Washington Jan 29 selective service ordered an extra 30 day draft deferment for about 30 000 college men in mid year graduating classes to allow them to obtain employment in essential industries Maj Gen Lewis B Hershey said action followed talks with educators and industry officials The extension lets seniors start work then notify their draft boards of new status
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
No Wartime Plan Yet At Kansas University
The University of Kansas begins the 1951 spring semester with no accelerated wartime programs on the slate. Raymond Nichols says no current plans exist to shorten degrees, but the university can switch to a three semester year if national events require. Any acceleration would come from Washington and be uniform nationwide. Enrollment, last fall at 7,546, is expected to drop modestly due to military withdrawals. about 100 KU men have enlisted, with more likely to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Raymond Nichols
University
The
Journal-World Today
Washington
Nichols
R.U
Army
Air Force
Navy
K. U
Kansas City
Cortsmued
Modified Peace Plan Proposes Seven-Power Korea Conference
The Asian-Arab bloc revised its Korea peace formula to seek UN approval of US demands for China as aggressor. It calls for an immediate seven-power conference on the China Korea issue with a first meeting to agree on a cease fire and continue deliberations after its effect. The change comes after 60 nation committee objections to Far Eastern talks during active fighting. The United States has pressed hard on this condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
China
General Assembly
Korea
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yaughtrea
Vocastad Prisz
Tardom
Kingman
Meade
Jim Ingram
Jamie May Daniela
Dee Daniels
Theis Streiff
Plains
Roscoe F. Dyer
Dodge City
Henry Sahm
Sherff
Kingman Memorial Hospital
U. S.d4
Ingram
Jamie May Daniels
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Delta Gamma
Misa Daniels
Natalie Plergton
Alte
Churchill
Taxritain
Garden City Man
C. W. Bailey
Rev
C. W. Sailey
City Council
Ate
Tau
Congressman
Richard Garrett
Garrett
Goodland
Liberal
Chanute
Karsas
Wesda
Teabera
Teenie
Renit
Denver
Chicago
Pany Barre
Mont
Angeles
Orleans
New
Okinbone
Trace
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!