Eisenhower Returns to Washington for Truman Meeting
Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in Washington for a brief reception and talks with President Truman after landing at National Airport. Police estimate about 104,000 to 500,000 onlookers along route, with crowds thinner than in past homecomings. The general, Mamie Eisenhower, and family are greeted by officials and advisers before heading toward the White House.
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Six Persons Are Burned In Kismet School Blaze
At Kismet High School a phosphorous can ignited in the chemistry lab causing burns to four students and two officials. Carli Lehman, a senior, suffered the worst injuries as his clothing caught fire while removing the can. His father, the high school principal L H Lehman, and grade school principal John Woodiel received burns while helping. Kay Treadrick, Norman Kiddoo, and Terry Wessler also sustained burns. all but Lehman were treated and released.
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North Korea Accuses United Nations of Gas Attacks
North Korea charges the unified command with using poison gas bombs in Korea. The cable from Foreign Minister Pak Hen En calls for United Nations action to stop American interventions and punish the aggressors under international law.
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Ike and Truman confer at White House on postwar presidency
President Truman and General Dwight D. Eisenhower held a 15 minute, private talk at the White House. They met at 12 46 p m CST and greeted with a handshake as photographers captured the moment. The discussion aimed to address challenges facing the next president amid campaign tensions.
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Meat price rollback considered by Washington chief
Washington price chief Tighe Woods orders staff to prepare a possible rollback of retail meat prices or explain why not. He says recent nationwide sentiment favors lower meat costs and questions why live cattle prices have fallen while consumer beef prices stay high. Trade group and industry figures challenge the idea and discuss possible margin regulation.
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American Mear Institute
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Conference claims joint U S transition plan with Truman
President Truman and Eisenhower announced a mutual effort to aid stability and international progress after a one hour and sixteen minute conference. They outlined a framework for information exchange between outgoing and incoming administrations and stressed Eisenhower would not share sole responsibility for end-of-term decisions. The meeting moved to the Cabinet Room for further talks with senior advisers as Truman hoped for a unity statement on Korea and U N support, though some close to Eisenhower doubted full agreement.
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Navy reports two MIGs shot down near Sea of Japan
The Navy announced that two Russian-made MIG-15 jets were shot down about 33 miles off the U S task force in the Sea of Japan near Chongjim late Monday. Four Panther jets from Reserve Squadron 781 from Los Alamitos fought the battle. one American plane was hit but returned to the carrier Orisk. A second Red plane bailed out and a third MIG withdrew after damage.
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Rep Clifford Hope Honored by 4-H Club With Plaque
Garden City Kansas Congress man Clifford R Hope was awarded the Distinguished Service Plaque by the national 4 H Club organization at the Finney County 4 H Achievement Party. Dean L C Williams of Kansas State College Extension Service presented the honor to Hope who was also made an honorary 4 H member as about 400 attendees watched.
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Seven Month Low Price Set for Hogs in KC Market
A seven month low hog price was set Tuesday at the Kansas City Livestock Market. Hog sales of 180 to 260 pound offerings ranged from 16.75 to 17 dollars, about 15 to 25 cents below Monday. The year’s low top in April was 16.90, with over 100000 hogs arriving at 12 public markets, slightly more than a week earlier.
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Kansas to seek 1954 55 college budget of 34 497 621
The 1953 Legislature will be asked to appropriate 34 497 621 for operating expenses of Kansas colleges and universities for 1954 55. The Board of Regents trimmed 1 671 138 from the original request, citing increases in operating costs and changes in veterans enrollment.
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Missing Kansas Woman Found After Nightlong Search
Mrs Norris Carstenson of near Marquette Kansas was found early Tuesday lying in a gully near her home with a slashed wrist and exposure. She could not speak coherently at Lindsberg hospital as blood stains were found in the kitchen and her missing dog led 150 farmers and peace officers to the scene after a long search ending about daylight.
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Thief Returns Loot After Panic In Chicago Robbery
A teenage purse snatcher who grabbed nearly $10,000 from Mrs. Wilma Gardner, 58, returned most of the money after fear struck him. Post office officials noted four overdue postage letters containing $3,870 and a penciled note explaining the arrestee’s fright and remorse.
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Post Office
Postal workers pledge Christmas greetings to servicemen
Postmaster Harry R Barnard announced a Journal World Christmas mailing list plan where every Post Office employee would send at least five greetings to servicemen. With 76 workers and likely wives joining, about 700 extra cards could be sent, offering support to those far from home during the season. Barnard emphasized the boost for lonely or forgotten servicemen and hoped the public would also participate.
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Fair Skies Tuesday topeka Kansas Weather Update
Weather forecast shows fair skies returning to Kansas Tuesday night with cooler temperatures and little change Wednesday. Record drought impact noted as precipitation totals include Tola 1.57 inches and several Kansas cities reporting varying rainfall.
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Printing Day Draws Near For Servicemen's Roster
Journal-World urges submission of servicemen and servicewomen names and addresses from the area for the Thanksgiving issue. By noon today 523 names had arrived, with only one week left to publish the complete roster.
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Fourth Big Crash In Past 11 Days Clocks 91 Dead
The fourth C 119 Flying Boxcar crash in 11 days killed eight more servicemen in Montana raising total U S Boxcar deaths to 91 since November 7 One crew member survived after the plane attempted an emergency landing in cloudy weather Bound from Edmonton to Denver the wreckage burned and two RAF officers survived The Air Force plans no immediate grounding pending investigation findings
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Rally at Town House sets KU alumni pregame event
University of Kansas officials and the KU Greater Kansas City Alumni Association plan a 7:30 p.m. rally at the Kansas City hotel before the Kansas Missouri game in Columbia. The second Kansas soil rally will feature coach staff, Athletic Director Dutch Lonborg, Chancellor Murphy, and an KU band of about 35 under Raymond Zepp.
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Douglas County Agricultural Extension Council elects officers
At the Lawrence IOOF Hall on Monday night the Douglas County Agricultural Extension Council reelected President L L Kindred of Eu dora and other officers for a second year. J M O Conner Kanwaka secretary and Dayton Van Tries Palmyra treasurer were reappointed. Executive board members include Lawrence Leonhard Grant township David Noe Lecompton Hugh Boyce Marion Devil Dover Willow Springs Albert Pendleton and C E Springer represented Wakarusa. 4 H Club trustees reelect Roland Robb Gram president Hugh Boyce Marion Erwin Sample Wakarusa and Mrs Walter Tidd Kanwaka treasurer with additional trustees listed. The 4 H trust funds come from the Alfred Bromersick estate for minor members. County farm agent Deal Six presented the annual report with slides from tours and program meetings. Special music featured Joyce Leonhard Terry and Jerry Tietjens. Program committee members were Hugh Boyce Lawrence Leonhard and others.
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Fadora
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Clinton
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Pleasant Grove
Cecil Duver
Lawrence to Cage Event at Highland Park High
Eight teams will compete in an invitational basketball tournament at Highland Park High School from December through January 3. Coach Sid Smith said Topeka Hayden Washburn Rural Seaman Lawrence Atchison Ottawa will participate. Two civil suits were scheduled to be heard but were sealed out of court.
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Baldwin Hospital advocated by city doctor at Grange meet
Dr. Victor Hildyard Baldwin's only physician outlined a 20 bed hospital costing about 225000 and possible funding via private endowment or a hospital district tax. He argued central location serves 5000 to 6000 people across a 55 by 33 mile area with 10 million property value and noted travel time to other hospitals wastes hours daily.
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Airport Bond Defeat Leaves Lawrence City in Dilemma
The Nov 4 vote against the airport bonds leaves Lawrence with limited funds for upgrades. The city faced a $63,126 offer from the CAA for airport improvements if matched by bonds, a step voters rejected. Four options loom: do nothing, negotiate a 30 year lease, buy the site and reapply, or seek a new location.
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