Plane crash near Oslo leaves 12 year old survivor among refugees
The Dutch mercy plane en route from Tunis to Norway carrying 28 Jewish refugee children, three nurses and four crew crashed in a forest near Filtvet on the Oslo fjord. A 12 year old boy survived, taken to Drammen hospital with minor injuries. 31 bodies recovered.
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Oslofjord
Drammen
Norway
Tunis
North Africa
Filtvet
Oslo Fjord
S&arest
Oslo
Israel
Waso
Tax Collection Totals At Court House For Week
County Treasurer Melvin Miller reports 271.00 collected in taxes at the court house and 271.00 in appeals. For the three week period in 1948 the tax take was 2829.17.041, while 1949 statements total 1,633,474.98. Seventeen thousand fifty six real estate and eleven thousand two hundred forty three personal property statements were mailed to Lawrence and Douglas county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appal Eatate
Treaaurer
Cofflee
Melvin Miller
Sens
Miller
Lawrence
Douglas County
Dr Pepper Turkey Day Offer At Local Dealers
Acme Cleaners advertises a turkey day deal offering a free carton with each purchase. The ad lists Family Dry Cleaning with shirts as a specialty and provides contact information at 1111 Mass. Ph. 646 1111. Ask your favorite dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Acme Cleaners
Hoffman Warns Russia Aims at U S Supremacy
Paul G. Hoffman told a Claremont audience that the Russian politburo plans to take over the United States in due course. He urged continued U S strength and Western European economic recovery to defeat communism, outlining a timetable that starts in Western Europe and ends in North America. He praised the Marshall Plan and ECA efforts as pivotal to countering Soviet influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Russia
United States
Claremont
Calif
Paul G. Hoffman
America
Western Europe
Pomona College
Economic Cooperation Administration
ECA
Western
Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
North America
Kremlin
Big Battle Reported Between Hukbalahaps and Constabulary in Luzon
Manila dispatch says a large clash raged in Batangas Province about 60 miles south of the capital as some 300 dissidents used mortars and machine guns against two constabulary companies. Brig. Gen. Ramos planned to tour the scene and move to bolster outposts by raising forces from 12,000 to 20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P—Constabulary
Batangas Province
Here
Alberto Ramos
Constabulary
Hukbalahap
Peoples’ Alliance Army
Japan
Luzon
Elpisio Quirino
Huks
Jose P. Laurel
Quirino
Ramos
Postpone Spy Trial for Coplon and Gubitchev
The spy conspiracy trial of Judith Coplon and Valentin Gubitchev was moved to December 27. Abraham Pomerantz, newly retained for Gubitchev, sought possible diplomatic immunity, with Judge Ryan ordering readiness by December 27 and motions due by December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Judith Coplon
Valentin Gubitchev
Abraham L. Pomerantz
Sylvester J. Ryan
Pomerantz
Gubitchev
Mohler to retire after long Kansas agricultural service
Topeka announces J C Mohler longtime Kansas Board of Agriculture secretary will retire in January. He cites illness and plans to leave after the board’s annual meeting. Mohler helped expand the agency from five to 125 staff and grow the budget and crop programs through wartime and postwar years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
J.C
Jake) Mohler
Kansas Board of Agriculture
Oo] Weare
Mohler
Kansas Agriculture
Herbert H. Smith
Smith Center
Osborne County
Uss
Martin Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Foster Dwight Coburn
Coburn
Jake Mohler
Kansas
Kansas Council of Defense
Washington
Mahler
Mayflower descendants hold annual meeting at Hotel Eldridge
The Kansas Society of Mayflower descendants met for an evening banquet with about 50 members. Erle S. Francis of Topeka delivered the keynote on The Rejected Stone, warning that the compact’s democratic doctrine risks neglect and must be restored. Dr. Ray Q. Brewster presided in Judge Otis S. Allen’s absence. Minerva Davis sang two solos with piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Society of Mayflower Descendants
Eldridge
Ilinois
Californian
Missouri
Kansas
Erle S. Francis
Topeka
Ray Q. Brewster
K. U. Chemistry Department
Otis S. Allen
Minerva Davis
Maurice Clarkson
Brewster
Fred N. Raymond
Farm from Schott estate sells at auction near Globe
An 80 acre farm east of Globe on the Schott estate was bought yesterday afternoon at the courthouse by Walter J. Stoeb ener of Baldwin Route 1. The sale by partition order from the district court was conducted by Under sheriff T E Glaas. Appraised at 3666 dollars the property includes a house and barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schott
Globe
Walter J. Stoebener
Baldwin
T. E. Glaas
District Court
Sihacre
KU Graduates Face Higher Commencement Fees in 1950
KU will raise the commencement fee from 7.50 to 12 for June 1950 graduates and 10 for subsequent degrees, while dropping the 50 cent cap and gown rental. All diplomas will be real sheepskins costing 1.85 more than paper diplomas, and about 1200 cap and gown sets must be rented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Nichols
Toe T B Dees
K. U
Nichols
Cold Strikes in New York State Weather Summary
The Associated Press reports wintry winds and snow across the nation from the Rockies to the east. Syracuse sees 17 degrees the coldest November 22 since 1932 with 35 minor auto accidents. Roads ice covered across northern Indiana and Virginia plows reopen lanes. Michigan Illinois Wisconsin record subzero readings while central plains stay warmer.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Mercury
Virginia
Indiana
Chicago
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Great Lakes
Ohio
Mississippi
Missouri
Plains
Rockies
New England
Southland
Lake Michigan
Kentucky
Tennessee
Lake Erie
Ontario
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio Valley
Mississippi Valleys
Plains States
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Flint
Gladwin
Mich
Lone Rock
Wis
Pacific Coast
Far West
Man Devotes Life to Wife After Car Crash
Tulsa man Bill Martinez endures a 86 day vigil for his wife Joyce who remains critically injured after an automobile crash. He sleeps about four hours a night, works at his skid row café from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m., then stays beside her in the hospital until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Bill Martinez
Joyce
Martinez
Skid Row
Bill
Santa Clara to play in Orange Bowl January 2
Santa Clara was announced as one of the teams to face in the Orange Bowl classic in Miami. Van C. Kuastow said the selection is definite after contacting Santa Barbara, with the college president Rev William C Gianera and Coach Len Casanova agreeing to travel to Miami for the big game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Santa Clara
van C. Kuastow
Santa Barbara
Russrow
William C. Gianera
Len Casanova
Oklahoma
No Senator Appointment Hint From Gov Carlson
Topeka Nov 22 Gov Frank Carlson said reporters can relax for Thanksgiving. There will be no announcement on a senatorial appointment until after Thanksgiving Day. He assured two senators before Congress reconvenes, and will be back in his office Friday after visiting Concordia for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Frank Carlson
Concordia
Americans seek broad action to free Consul Ward in China
Washington reports that Secretary of State Acheson has sent a call for concerted action to 30 foreign ministers including Russia to secure the release of Consul General Angus Ward and four staff from Mukden. Moscow’s response could shape whether Beijing frees Ward and whether the new Chinese regime gains UN recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Angus Ward
Peiping
Acheson
Russia
Moscow
Britain
France
China
Ward
Mukden
Andrei Gromyko
North Korea
Economic Cooperation Administration
United Nations
Soviet Bloc
Bridges
Ives
Kilgore
D.-W
Warm spell to follow Kansas cold snap forecast
Topeka waits for warmer weather after a rare cold 24 hours. Weatherman Richard Garrett predicts tonight's lows 35 to 40 and tomorrow's highs 65 to 75 with fair skies. Goodland Phillipsburg Hutchinson and Leavenworth report sub 30s to 20s. Thanksgiving Day looked mild before a rapid cool down Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Richard Garrett
Goodland
Mercury
Phillipsburg
Hutchinson
Leavenworth
Coffeyville
Garrett
Frida
Dr Pepper Taeney Day One Carton Free Offer
Advertisement notes a promotion offering a free carton with every purchase from a favorite dealer. The copy is brief and lacks explicit dates or locations.
Funk's Mortuary and Chapel Aubulanes Service
Funeral notice for Aubulanes service arranged by Funk's Mortuary and Chapel with contact phone 119 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funk’s Mortuary
Aubulanes
Six New Homes Planned on Vermont Street in Topeka
Building permits have been filed to erect six frame houses on the east side of Vermont Street at 2522, 2540, 2544, 2546 and 2552 in Topeka by contractor Alton K. Blosser. Each home costs about 7000 dollars and should be completed by March. Another permit covers John C. Dingman’s 1800 block Massachusetts street furniture shop at an estimated 5000 dollars. Total construction value for 1949 nears 700000 with 80000 issued this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Street
Topeka
Willard E. Larkin
Vermont
Alton K. Blosser
Larkin
John C. Dingman
Massachusetts Street
Fred Kahn
Rhode Island Street
Russell J. Wager
Indiana Street
G. A. Roberts
Louisiana Street
Sixhouse
Haskell observes one day Thanksgiving break with assembly
Haskell Indian Institute will have a single day Thanksgiving vacation with classes suspended on Thursday. A 10 am assembly planned by a three member staff committee features a call to worship a symbolic dance by students and a Campus Church choir performance. A noon dinner followed by an alumni versus former student basketball game at KU in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Indian Institute
University
Geraldine Garich
Ruth Skinner
Franklin Gritts
Joe Hill
JoAnn Wensuc
Andrea Houten
Bernice Shuckahosee
Val Masquat
Winona Ray
Rudolph Carnes
Haskell
K. U
Lawrence and KU attendees at dedication of new KU Medical Unit
Lawrence and Kansas University figures joined the dedication of the KU Medical Center surgical unit in Kansas City. Attendees included Chancellor and Mrs. Deane W. Malott, Deans and spouses from several schools, Mrs. Harold G. Barr, State Representative and Mrs. Charles Stough, Mrs. E. B. Stouffer, Dean Allen Reese of the pharmacy school, and Frank Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
K. U
Kansas City
Deane W. Malott
J. H. Nelson
Graduate
F. J. Moreau
Law School
Harold G. Barr
Charles Stough
E. B. Stouffer
Allen Reese
Pharmacy School
Frank Sullivan
Stock Market Index Closes Up on Broad 60-Stock Gain
The closing average of 60 stocks rises 2 points to 68.6 as market activity ends with gains across sectors. Investors note debut of new listings and renewed confidence amid mixed economic signals.
Federal spending to aid business 1950 forecast
The Commerce Department predicts heavy federal outlays through mid 1950 will boost business. Overspending by about 5 billion dollars will increase income for individuals and corporations, stimulating demand. Backlogs in steel coal and aluminum orders show inventories shrinking during strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Theft of $4000 from purse at Duck's Sea Food tavern
Mrs Leta Ingalls reported a daytime theft from her purse hidden in an upstairs bedroom. An expert entry via a pried front door led to the loss of about 4000 dollars including 20 bills and coins, while several checks and a diamond ring were left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Ingallls
Connectcut Street
Polve Shorty
Vermont Street
Harry [Nealis
Tivern
Jimanying
Ingalls
Mrs. Ingalls
Campus Chest Drive Near $1,000 Mark
The K U Campus Chest drive neared the $1,000 mark as deposits at the business office pushed the total to $1,070.82. The drive closed Saturday, with yesterday's deposits the largest since it began November 7, including $310.86 in cash and $45 in pledges. The drive supports Lawrence Community Chest and Bert Nash Mental Health Clinic, aiming for $2,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
Lawrence Community Chest
Bert Nash
Federal Postmasters May Be in Line for Pay Hikes
Washington voters hear Senator Johnston say about 42000 postmasters nationwide may receive a federal pay boost next session. He chairs the Senate civil service and post office committee and expects hearings to begin early in the new session to correct pay inequalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Olin D. Johnston
D-S.c
Johnson
Congress
Johnston
Senate
Civil Service and Post Office
Bible Presented To University At Danforth Dedication
Bruce Rogera World Bible number 870 presented to the University of Kansas at Danforth Chapel during a 4 PM dedication service. Gift from KU students via the bookstore. kept in Danforth Chapel. David Riggs accepted for the student body. service featured organ, hymns, Scripture, and a brief sermon on gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danforth
Bruce Rogera
University of Kanaas
Danforth Chapel
Howard Steitler
E. Woolley
David Riggs
University Y.M.C.A
Thanksgiving Day Preparations Color Lawrence Scene
Clear skies and a cold wind set a near perfect backdrop for Thanksgiving preparations in Lawrence. Merchants expect regular hours with light shopping Tuesday ahead of the holiday. University and school calendars report extended breaks with classes through Friday and a Friday return, while a 2:30 p.m. foot ball game at Haskell Stadium looms as a holiday capper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Thorne
Rice Johnson
Retail Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce
Street resurfacing starts on West Nineteenth
Crews began laying a new surface coat on West Nineteenth Street at noon. An asphalt seal coat was applied yesterday and sand spread this morning before resurfacing. The hot mix is being trucked from Kaw Paving Company’s Overbrook plant.
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West Nineteenth Street
Kaw Paving Company
Overbroux
City Planning Meeting To Hear Alley Vacation Request
The city planning commission meets at city hall tonight at 7 to hear Cuova Cola Bottling Company of Kansas City request to vacate an alley north of Seventh Street between Connecticut and New York for a proposed warehouse. The commission will also conduct its annual officer election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Planning Commission
City Hall
Cuova-Cola Bottling Company of
Kansas City
Seventh Street
Connecticut
New York
Planning Commission
Evangelistic Services At Wesleyan Methodist In Town
The Wesleyan Methodist church on Seventh and Alabama streets begins a series of evangelistic services tomorrow evening through December 4. Each night at the church Rev. Gerald Carrey from Abilene will speak, with Lloyd B. Snodgrass serving as local pastor.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church
Seventh
Alabama Streets
Gerald Carrey
Abilene
Lloyd B. Snodgrass
Weather forecast for four state district
The forecast covers Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska from November 22 to 27 with temperature swings. Cooler conditions spread across Nebraska and northern Kansas and Missouri midweek, then warmer readings in the west by Thursday. Snow possible in northeastern Nebraska and Missouri Saturday or Saturday night, otherwise no precipitation. Kansas expected fair with warmer afternoons, night temperatures near 39 to 40 in places, and increase in warmth Wednesday.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahonmra
Nebraska
Thursagain
Nebraana
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Weatherman
Topeka Contractor
Che 4 Acrates Press
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Pooler
Nodn
Melvin Reuber
Ludell
Donovan Hull
Hull
Donna Hull
Claude Moore
Arlington
Bernadine Read
Baxter Springs
Dale Turner
Plymouth Congregational Church
Mr. Turner
Sue Shinger
Riggs
Steitler
Turner
Weil de
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KC U
Ac Haskel Institute
Thunday
Lawrence Hays
Hasket Stadium
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