Las Vegas Seismographs Record Nevada Atomic Tests
Spectators report a bright sky flash followed by a smaller glow as Nevada range blasts trigger alarms and seismographs in Pasadena. AEC notes no radioactivity within 150 miles of blast No 10 while US officials discuss multiple weapons developments and insect-like dragon’s tail tests. Local reactions range from curiosity to unease as marriage licenses are issued in Kansas and Missouri communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Zeronautics Administration
Aur
Nevada
AEC
Alamogordo
N. M
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Bikini Lagoon
Epring
Eniwetok
Russia
Truman
Nevada Range
California Institute of Technoley
Pasadena
Las Vegas
Citizens General
Army
Congress
Louis Johnsan
Defense
Push Button Era Transforms Home Design in 1951
A 1951 trend piece highlights the push button home and space saving furnishings. It notes built in appliances, modular furniture, nesting tables, removable upholstery, three in one dining tables, foam mattresses, and plastics shaping nurseries and living rooms with durable, easy care features. Swivel and topsy lamps add flexible lighting to modern homes.
Last Date for War Claims for WWII Prisoners Widows
March 1 is the deadline for filing compensation claims for World War II prisoners of war, their widows and children. George O. Starkey at the Eames Office of Veterans Affairs in the Community Building can provide forms and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cial
George O. Starkey
Eames Office of Veterans Affairs
Westinghouse unveils jet autopilot with unlimited maneuverability
Pittsburgh January 29 Westinghouse Electric Corp announced an electric autopilot for jet fighters with unlimited maneuver capability. The device uses three non tilting gyroscopes to control dives turns rolls and loops with precision. It will equip 1940 U S Air Force jets and could be adapted for commercial aircraft guided missiles and pilotless craft developed at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton Ohio after extensive testing.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
U.S. Air Force
Clinton R Hanna
Westinghouse Research Laboratories
Hanna
Westinghouse
Wright- Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Two Schools Tie for AA Debate Honors at K. A
Shawnee Mission and Emporia high schools tied for the Class AA district debate championship at the University of Kansas. Each school amassed six wins and two losses with identical speaking totals. Eureka won Class A with seven wins in eight debates, while Council Grove was Class A runner-up. Finals at the state contest are scheduled for February 9-10 at K UI. Other A district events included Wyandotte, Atchison, Chapman, and Effingham.
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Shawnee Mission
Emporia
University of Kansas
Topeka
Eureka
Council Grove
Olathe
K. UI
Wyandotte
Kansas City
Atchison
Chapman and Effingham
Auxiliary No. 112 Meets At Legion House
Mrs Emil Black hosted the Ewing Jones American Legion Auxiliary No 112 Friday evening. Rehab stamps were distributed and the Poppy sale discussed along with plans for a club room. Grace Frye presides and Lizzie Richardson serves as secretary. Next meeting is at the Masonic temple on Vermont street February 1. About 23 percent of U S passenger cars are 13 years old or older, versus four percent in 1947.
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Emil Black
New York Street
Ewing-Jones American Legion Auxiliary
Grace Frye
Lizzie Richardson
Masonic Temple
Vermont Street
U.S
Olathe Station Officials Appeal for Housing
Capt James H Filatley commanding officer of the naval air station in Olathe urges landlords within a 35 mile radius to offer low cost rental housing for enlisted men and their families. He notes such housing is scarce and asks contact LCDR Tex Witherspoon housing officer to help settle personnel arriving in the area.
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James H. Filatley
Naval Air Station, Olathe
Naval Air Station
Navy
Marine
Air Corps
Flatley
United States
Kansas
Lcdr Tex Witherspoon
Sorority House Burglaries Reported At Gower Place
Police were told the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house on Gower Place was burglarized over the weekend. Entry was through a south window, rooms were ransacked, and several items are missing including a gray fur jacket valued at 100, a northern muskrat fur coat valued at 500, antique silver jewelry, a black portable Motorola radio, and four one dollar bills. Names include Karen Hall Susan Bagby and Joan Wellman.
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P. W. Henry
Kappa Kappay Gamma
Gower Place
Karen Hall
Susan Bagby
Joan Wellman
Regina Jails to Improve Morale and Discipline
Welfare Minister J. H. Sturdy announced efforts to improve morale and discipline in Saskatchewan Government jails. The plan emphasizes staff training, inmate management, and orderly administration across facilities.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
J. H. Sturdy
Lester acquitted in fatal stabbing at Legion club
Wichita Kansas January 29 William J Lester aged 23 was acquitted by a jury on a second degree murder charge stemming from the July stabbing death of Henry Hudson 46 at the American Legion club where both men worked Funeral workers and witnesses testified to the events following the confrontation at the club.
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Wichita
Kan
William J. Lester
Lester
Henry Hudson
American Legion Club
Douglas County 4-H basketball tourney postponed to March
The second annual Douglas county 4-H club basketball tournament, originally set for Saturday February 10, is moved to March 24 and 31 at the Lawrence Community building. Eleven teams enter, with boys teams from Cottonwood Kanwaka Meadowlark Vinland Valley Four Leaf Clover Clinton Busy Bees Palmyra Stul Busy Beavers Lone Star Rainbow and Cardinal. Three clubs will field girls teams on March 24. Lone Star seeks to defend last year’s trophy. three-year retention earns permanent possession. Council members are Howard Lynch Eddie Bouton and Lou Mitchell. Professor Kim Griffin of the University of Kansas will speak at the Rocky Mountain Speech conference in Denver February 15-17.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Cottonwood
Kanwaka
Meadowlark
Vinland Valley
Four Leaf Clover
Clinton Busy Bees
Palmyra
Stul Busy Beavers
Lone Star
Rainbow
Cardinal
4-H Club Council
Howard Lynch
Eddie Bouton
Lou Mitchell
Forensics Activities Highlight Conference Speakers
The conference features 500 student speakers from schools across the region. Key events include debates, forensic presentations, and mock trials showcasing student oratory, argumentation, and research skills. Organizers emphasize preparation, adjudication, and performance judging to recognize top performances.
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Clinton R. Farrier
Barbara F. Sells
Charles A. Ralston
Eudora
Martha L. Koehler
Jess E Merritt
Barvia Lee Schwartz
Manhattan
June McCall
Washington, D.C
Hollywood
Efiag
Nate
Hank Brown
Kansas Day
Pinckney School
Paul Rogers
Frank Peabody
Judy Mott
Barbara Jones
Phil Anderson
Connie Smith
Alan Endacott
Ralph Graber
Westinghouse Corporation
K. A
Ewing-Jones
Massachusetts
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Ephriam Lishansky
Doris
U. S
Detroit
Mich
New York
Lishansky
Denver
Kim Giffin
The
Univerversity of Kansas
Rocky Mountain
University of Denver
Colorado
Griffin
Justion
Col
the American Service Co
Vermont
Coca-Cola Company
Lawrence Coca-Cola Bottling CO
Erin Greomeinoa
Crecmsiies
Dobbs Truss
Beitiess
Dobbs Truss Co
Oklahoma City
Okla
Rankin Drug CO
Raytheonty
Raytheon
Marholz
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