Koreans Refuse to Leave on Triangle Hill Fight
South Korean infantry tackle shell-battered slopes while Allied air power targets the Chinese held crest. Fifth Air Force reports two MiG kills and four damaged in clashes as ROK troops honor fallen near Triangle Hill. Evacuation orders for Chunchon await completion by Wednesday amid ongoing Red offensives. Election day forecasts foresee fair, mild weather nationwide with showers in Pacific Northwest and Ohio Valley.
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Triangle Hill
Fifth Air Force
Jane Russell
Triangle
Pinpoint Hill
Chunchon
Eighth Army
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Korea
Washington
Weather Bureau
Ita
Pacific Northwest
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Plains
Hard coal contract raises miners’ wages by $1.90 a day
Washington reports John L. Lewis and hard coal operators reached a new agreement lifting the daily wage of about 65,000 typite miners by $1.90 effective November 16. The pact awaits Wage Stabilization Board approval after a related soft coal decision cut $0.40 from a prior raise, tying the increase to anti inflation rules and a current appeal.
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Washington
John L.lewis
Wage Stabilization Board
Lewis
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Edward G. Fox
WSB
Truman
Murdered Garden City farmer robbed. three held
John Gossman, 63, a retired farmer, was found beaten to death on West Fulton Street. An autopsy cited a skull fracture from a blunt instrument as the cause. Robbery appeared the motive as Gossman’s watch and billfold were missing. Three men were arrested after fighting nearby and questioned. He was returning from a visit with his son Charles. his wife survives.
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Garden City
John Gossman
West Fulton Street
Gossman
Charles
Voters Estimated at 751 Million for Tuesday Election
Washington estimates from state and other authorities, reported by Associated Press, place 751 million people as eligible to vote for next Tuesday's election. The figure reflects nine states and broader jurisdictional tallies for the upcoming contest.
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Washington
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Hed
Associa’ Press
Governors Arn and Rooney Rally In Shawnee County
Gov Arn and Democrat challenger Charles Rooney pressed votes in Topeka and Shawnee County on Saturday as the campaign neared its end. Rooney accused the administration of waste and favoritism while noting drought aid delays. Arn planned closing events in Wichita and a Monday stop in Nemaha County as he winds down his bid.
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Topeka
Arn
Charles Rooney
Shawnee
Nemaha
Wichjits
18 Die in Hillsboro Nursing Home Fire
Jefferson County officials set an inquest for Saturday into a blaze that swept a three story Hillsboro nursing home killing 18 elderly residents. A nurse spotted sparks and smoke around 5 45 p m Friday, with most deaths on the third floor and others on lower levels. The fire spread rapidly through corridors as staff tried to evacuate 85 residents. 26 or more were injured. Fire Chief Richard King said the blaze started in a men’s wash room and the main building was a total loss. The home’s owner James Lewis cited smoke confusion as a cause. two deaths occurred after arrival at St Louis County Hospital.
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Hillsboro
Jefferson County
Richard King
James Lewis
St. Louis County Hospital
No Weather Change in Topeka as October Driest on Record
The weather bureau reports October rainfall averaged only 0.04 inch, far below the normal 2.42 inches. Partly cloudy and cooler conditions expected this weekend with highs from 55 to 70 and lows near 30 to 45 in various parts of the state. Overnight temperatures reached 80 in Topeka and Hutchinson, and 36 at Fort Leavenworth.
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Kansas
Weather Bureau
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Hutchinson Land
Ft. Leavenworth
Lip
Ila
Cal
Igh Low Pree
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Food
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Los Angeles
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New Orleans
Washington
Oklahoma City
Topeka Wins Cross Country Class A Meet Led By Ridgeway
Topeka trojans claimed the Class A cross country team title in a morning meet. Stan Ridgeway led the 2 mile course in 9 49.8, as Maize won Class B with Bob Nicholson finishing in 10 00.5. Local team totals list Haskell 47 and Perry 34, with Roger Brown of Perry scoring among the top five.
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Stan Ridgeway
Trojans
Maize
Bob Nicholson
Haskell
Perry
Roger Brown
Eisenhower to Address Women of America on Monday
Washington announces Ike will speak to the women of America by radio and television. The Republican nominee will broadcast from 11:30 to 11:43 a.m. CST on CBS radio TV, then 3:15 to 3:30 p.m. CST on NBC radio, and 3:45 to 4 p.m. CST on NBC TV.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Women of America
Republican National Campaign
IGOP
CBS TV
NBC
Nbc-Tv
Eisenhower nears election in New York and Stevenson campaigns in Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower flew into New York from Chicago saying everything is fine about his election prospects and prepared for a national NBC television interview. In Ohio Adlai Stevenson defended Democratic foreign policy and warned against isolationism while urging continued cooperation to deter war and atomic threats. Lachlan Macleay, 74, died in St Louis from heart disease, serving as Mississippi Valley Association president and board member.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Chicago
Eisenhower
Morningside Heights
NBC
Stevenson
Adlai Stevenson
Ohio
Democratic Party
Korea
Sen. Taft
Alliance
Lachlan Macleay
ST. Louis
The
Mississippi Valley Association
Riot at Ohio penitentiary sparks national guard call
Convicts revolted for six hours at the Ohio state penitentiary in Columbus over food, damaging facilities and threatening a mass escape. Warden W Alvis sought 600 National Guardsmen and a halt to the siege as fires burned major buildings and guards battled to control the mutiny and evacuate inmates. No prisoners escaped and a patrolman was wounded during the clash.
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O.P
Ohio
W. Alvis
Ess Hall
Hitch
National Guard
Albert Henderson
Ohio Tant
J Alvis
Ballot Names From Tuesday Election Listed By Party and Office
A compiled list shows candidates across parties for president congress governor and state offices. Names include Eisenhower Nixon for president and vice president with numerous Kansas City Wichita Lawrence and Topeka contenders for governor attorney general secretary of state and other state posts along with district court and local clerks.
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Eisenhower
Nixon R. Hamblen
Hortwick P. Hoopes
Friedman
Stevenson
Sparkman
Claude L. Rice
Kansas City
D. Errett P. Scrivner
Supreme Court
Lewis Oswald
Hutchinson
D. Cullem A. Smith
Valley Falls
R. Supreme Court
W. W. Harvey
Ashland
Edward Arm
Wichita
Charles Rion
Wey Tam
THutehineon_S
Kingsdown P
Robert L. Rock
Mackeville
Harry Graber
Fred Hall
Dodge City
Chester A. Roberts
Wichita P
George Tv. Gronegan
Kansig City
Atés Center
Harry Oo. Lytle
Fanction City
Paul R. Shanahan
Salina R
Willam_F. Hegenbart
Egporia
George Robb
Salina
R. Belle Smith
St . G
Oskatooss R
Charles D. Stough
Lawrence B
Lew Henry
Lawrence BE
T. R. Gerhast
Lawrence R
Minne E. Eudaly
Lawrence B. Ragister
Deeds
A. Beck
Mitton P. Allen
Frank
R. Gray
Lawrence
Travia E. Glass
L. K. Zimmer
Driest October on record noted by Lawrence observers
Lawrence volunteer weath observer C. J. Posey reports October as the driest month in 84 years with only .05 inch of rain. Normal for October is 2.71 inches, leaving October 1949 far below average as the year sees six subnormal rainfall months and a total of 20.31 inches through October 10.
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Lawrence ‘Weather Station
C. J. Posey
Lawrence
Worden
Dean Smith Named New University of Kansas Dean
Chancellor Murphy announced that Dean Smith, after 11 years as KU School of Education leader, becomes University Dean with academic vice president duties. Kenneth E. Anderson rises to dean of Education. Smith remains Summer Session director.
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George B. Smith
University of Kansas School of Education
University
Franklin D. Murphy
Board of Regents
Kenneth E. Anderson
Bureau of Educational Research and Service
School of Education
Dean Smith
Murphy
Basic University
Smith
Wil
K. U. Budget Committee
Ellis B. Stouffer
K. U. Graduate School
K U
Uni
Special Ballot On Bond Issue For Airport Improvements
Lawrence voters will receive a special ballot on November 4 to decide if city officials may issue 9101,000 in bonds to fund airport improvements. A yes vote would empower but not compel issuance, allowing action if elected. Federal funds of 63,126 require matching by the city, achievable only through bonds. The airport site is leased from the Board of Regents, owned by Kansas University, with lease terms affecting eligibility. City talks continue on securing a 30 year lease to meet Civil Aeronautics Authority requirements.
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Civil Aeronautics Authority
Lawrence Airport
Lawrence
Board of Regents
Kansas University
CAA
Missing Delores Taylor Returns Home Safe
The sheriff reports Delores Taylor, 15, returned Friday after being missing since last Saturday night. Daughter of Mrs. Marie Tryon, 1111 Ky. St., she appeared in good health but gave no explanation. Two other Lawrence girls Jo lanne King, 17, 425 Wis. St. and Janice Peters, 16, 1629 Ark. St., remain missing. they were last seen last Saturday with reports of sightings in Kansas City, but no trace has been found.
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Marie Tryon
Ky. St
Lawrence
Jolanne King
Wis. St
Janice Peters
Ark, St
Lawrence Blood Drive Surpasses Goal With 338 Pints Collected
Douglas County Red Cross reports 338 pints donated over two days at Lawrence Bloodmobile, beating July totals and reaching 200 pint goal for servicemen in Korea. Friday marked the peak with 186 pints. Thursday saw 152 pints amid high cancellations from flu and colds. List of Red Cross staff and volunteers includes numerous named workers. pending note on Lawrence schools board meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Memorial High School to discuss building plans.
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Korea
Douglas County
Red Cross
Lawrence F
Douglas [County
J. W. Murray
G. E. Manahan
Ruth Schofield
Helene Veatch
Clarence Gerril
Teresa Pierson
Robert Still
Karl Kreider
Arthur Davidson
E. E. Bayles
J. E. Robb
Armin Woestemeyer
F. W. Gilchrist
Lonna Barnes
Raymond Beamer
Walter Johns
William Nichols
N. W. Storer
Dwight Mulford
Howard Reedy
John Weikel
Belle Kinney
H. L. Keltz
William A. Cass Jr
Hugh Crawford
Eugene Brune
Parker Woodard
W. H. Ruese
C. Roger Allen
George Baxter Smith
Gray
Homer
Et Transportation
Gi Vv. Squires
H. W. Stowits
Douglas Jennings
H. C. Hunsinger
Bob van Noy
George Eberhart
R . Registration
Frank Scanlan
Rody Skinner
M. F. Hudson
Y. Young
HB. Chubb
J. A. Shahan
Board of Education
Lawrence City Schools
Liberty Memorial High School
Rare Whooping Crane Found On Farm in Barber County
Dr E Raymond Hall reports Thane Robinson of the State Biological Survey found a living female whooping crane at Plum Thicket farm in Barber County. The Aransas wildlife refuge crane, one of about 28 left, awaits a mate as federal wildlife workers plan to relocate a male from New Orleans zoo. The discovery renews efforts to mate the endangered bird and rebuild its population.
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Aransas Wildlife Refuge
Texas
E. Raymond Hall
University of Kansas Zoology Department
Thane Robinson
State Biological Survey
Salt Plains
Oklahoma
New Orleans Zoo
New Orleans
Federal
Aransas
Wreck Kills Two In Lawrence County Crash Near K-10
The 2:30 am collision on Highway K-10 east of Lawrence killed Lt. Clifford L. Loew of Ft Riley and a woman passenger. Christine Johnson, 23, of Topeka, was tentatively identified as the other deceased. A truck driver, A J Noah, 40, of Kansas City Mo, survived with burns. Fire from the ruptured tank burned for hours until foam extinguished it. Authorities labeled the unidentified woman’s identity as a priority.
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Clifford Loew
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A. J. Noah
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