Escaping Across Chongchon As Red Forces Advance
A U S Eighth Army report details Chinese Red forces expanding across the Chongchon River as 200000 plus troops with tanks press the northwest Korea front toward Sinchang and Pyongyang. Separate columns sweep Tokchon gap threatening the allied right flank near Kunn and Pakchon. contact with the 24th Division is not affirmed.
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Seoul
Chongchon River
Korea
U.S
Eighth Army
Pyongyang
Sinchang
Tokchon
Yellow Sea
Manchuria
China
Chongchon
Aunu
Kunn
U. S. 24Th
Pakchon
Anju River
Egg prices rise in Lawrence stores across the city
Lawrence shoppers faced higher egg costs as prices jumped up to 62 cents a dozen for selected eggs and 51 to 58 cents in some stores. Poultry buyers blamed the Agriculture Department for shortages and anticipated prices easing later, citing high feed costs and recent winter storms reducing supply.
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Lawrence
Federal Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Britain Hopes Korean settlement on political lines
London Nov 29 British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin said Britain still hopes a Korean settlement on political lines will end the threat of a third world war. He told the House of Commons that if China cooperates in peaceful exploration, a solution can be found, and that the U.S. supports resisting aggression and localizing hostilities in Korea. Bevin noted uncertainty about Communist motives and asked if there is a Russian-Chinese world conspiracy. He spoke after an emergency cabinet session following a White House briefing with Julius Holmes.
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London
Ernes Bevin
Britain
Bevin
House of Commons
U. S
Korea
United Nations
Attlee
Binaggio sought stake in Superlite Materials before death
Kansas City report says Charles Binaggio planned to buy an interest in Superlite Materials, with up to 200000 dollars invested. Davis and related figures deny knowledge of Binaggio ties. The firm, tied to pumice blocks, had a 125000 dollar plant financed by a 50000 dollar Reconstruction Finance loan secured by a mortgage.
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Kansas City
Blevins Davis
Truman
Charles Binaggio
Wallace
Davis
New War Plan Sought Over Massive Chinese Invasion
Senator Tydings after a closed Senate Armed Services panel briefing said a mass invasion by about 200000 Chinese troops in Korea prompts a completely new war plan. He noted Manchurian buildup, high Chinese morale, and that the government now has power to draft and remove armed forces size limits.
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Washington
Tydings
D-Md
Defense
Korea
Senate Armed Services Committee
Alfred M. Gruenther
Robert A. Lovett
Manchuria
United Nations
United States
U. N
U. S
Europe
New York Stocks Climb/Drop Amid Closing Averages
New York on November 29 reported closing averages for 60 stocks at 82.7, down 0.5 from the previous session. The brief market snapshot notes the overall decline in the final prices.
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New York
Cold Snap to Hit Northwest Kansas Thursday
Forecaster Richard Garrett expects snow flurries in the northwest late Thursday with mild spells elsewhere. Tonight's lows 25 to 30 degrees, tomorrow's highs near 40 northwest to mid 50s southeast. Kansas ends February with extremely dry weather as 24 hour temps ranged 17 to 57.
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Topeka
Kansas
Richard Garrett
Leavenworth
Garden City
Gaz
S. Wetter
Denver
Fort We Mont
Havre
Kansas City
Los Angele
Miami
New Minneapolis
Orleans
New York
Oklahoma City
Washington
Tydings Calls Draft Bin Change To Boost Army Manpower
Washington on November 29 Senator Tydings Democrat Maryland said Congress will likely be asked to modify the draft system to recruit more men into the armed services.
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Washington
Tydings
D-Md
Congress
Armed Services
China Red Spurns Seat at Council
The Chinese communist delegation refused a seat at the United Nations Security Council table in protest over the Korean question on the agenda. Peiping’s Wu Hsui-Chwan refused discussion of American aggression charges and signaled no troop withdrawal from Korea, widening gaps with the non communist world and hindering local efforts toward compromise. Britain and India also indicated no contact with Peiping at this stage.
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Lake Success
U. N. Security Council
Ales Bebler
Yugoslavia
Peiping
Wu Hsui-Chwan
Korea
U. N
Korean
United Nations
Council
Formosa
Wu Hesui- Chuan
Security Council
Kores
United States
Orient
Mao Tze-Tung
India
Sir Benegal Rau
Britain
Means Approves Appraisal Of 8 Condemned Properties
Judge Hugh Means approves the appraisal by a three member board valuing condemned land for the Highways 40 and K-10 relocation in Lawrence. The route shifts to West Sixth Street from Seventh. The board Frank Banks Chester Howard and J M Clevenger met and set the value as owners questioned it. Owners have 30 days to appeal to the court. Judge Means also continued the Schott divorce and moved Kennedy versus Kennedy to Saturday. A docket lists 22 uncontested divorces for today.
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Hugh Means
Lawrence
West Sixth Street
Seventh
Frank Banks
Chester Howard
J. M. Clevenger
Means
Schott
Kennedy
Six Soviet Armies in Europe Stand Ready in East Germany
By the Associated Press Berlin reports six Soviet armies are in winter quarters in East Germany with an estimated 320,000 men. Intelligence rates them strong enough to seize most of western Europe in a single blitz, a move seen as Russia’s ace card amid the world crisis. Observers fear U S atomic warfare against red China could trigger the action.
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Berlin
East Germany
Western Europe
Elbe
Pyrenees
Russia
United States
Red China
West Germany
Lawrence Chamber hear Zook on industry and growth
About 50 members of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce heard E R Zook outline the citys employment and industrial status at a noon luncheon in the Hotel Eldridge. He questioned renewing the industrial levy and promoted projects to attract more industry while noting factors such as Kaw river water, Kansas Power and Light expansion, and local cooperation.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
E.R. Zook
Alse
Eldridge
Zook
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe
Haskell Institute
Kaw
Kansas Power and Light Company
Stocks in Rally Narrow early losses in market
New York nov 29 p a pled ging rally reduced sharp early losses in the stock market today after strong morning pressure from Tuesday’s worst spill in five months. Turnover neared 2 900 000 shares as many leading issues cut losses and regained footing. Major decliners included Bethlehem Steel General Motors Goodrich Montgomery Ward Caterpillar Motorola and others. Missouri Pacific preferred showed strength and Chrysler held around 68 12.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors
Goodrich
Montgomery Ward
Caterpillar Tractor
Motorola
Consolidated Natural Gas
Phelps Dodge Copper
Dow Chemical
DuPont
General Electric
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Texas Co
Johns Manville
Missouri Pacific
Mopac
Chrysler
Wheeling Steel
Studebaker
Woolworth
Philco
Dome Mines
Air Reduction
American Can
Union Pacific
21 More Days to Pay First Half Taxes Before Penalty
County taxes must be paid to receive a 1 percent discount on the first half of 1950 taxes. If unpaid by December 20, the first half tax becomes delinquent and a 10 percent annual penalty applies for each day after December 20. Melvin Miller, county treasurer, notes the clerks are not rushed and mailed payments have been processed with receipts returned.
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Melvin Miller
Melvin
Simon in Hospital After Motorcycle Collision
Harold P. Simon of 1132 Ohio Street remains unconscious at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a Monday motorbike collision with a car. Doctors note a slight improvement from yesterday. injuries include a fractured skull and several broken ribs. The ad notes a used car sale at 10th and VT.
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Harold P. Simon
Ohio Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
True Strength in Human Variety Promotes Democracy
Dr. T. V. Smith spoke to about 650 at Kansas University Fraser theater on the democratic way of life. He argued that true democracy rests on human variety, discovery, affirmation, and forbearance, with division of labor in governance and individual responsibility.
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T. V. Smith
Fraser Theater
Kansas University
Har
Dr. Smith
Althoit
Smith
War Situation Described As Serious But Not Catastrophic
An army spokesman in Washington said Korea's situation is serious but not catastrophic and urged reporters to avoid over pessimism. He added high defense officials believe Gen Douglas MacArthur has enough machines and manpower to avert a disaster.
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Washington
Korea
United States
Pentagon
Douglas MacArthur
Carlson Sworn Into Senate After Kansas Governor Term
Frank Carlson took the oath of office as U S senator today after resigning as Kansas governor. He was sworn in at noon with Vice President Barkley administering, escorted by Senator Schoeppel and retiring Senator Darby. Darby’s term ended as Carlson was sworn in. Carlson had been appointed to fill Reed’s vacancy last December 2 and was elected November 7 to the short and full six year terms beginning January 3.
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Washington
Frank Carlson
Kansas
U. S. Senate
Senate
Carlson
Barkley
Schoeppel
R.-Kan
Darby
Clyde M. Reed
Budget Drive in Lawrence Sees Shortfall Needs Boost
The Lawrence Community Chest board meets tomorrow at 4 PM in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the final report on fund drive and proposed budget changes. With $18,554.17 raised of a $22,575.80 goal, about $4,021 remains short. About five residential block workers and ten clean-up squads across 30 business district firms have not yet reported. The drive closes Thursday, November 30, after opening October 17. Joe Traylor hopes last reports push total near 20,000. Additional gifts of $25 or more from Lawrence sections include the press store employees, Dr. R. B. Hutchinson, Fred Frey and Asher, Gorrill and Asher attorneys, and Dr. Sigmund Gundle listed in the KUL tally. Comparisons show this year’s totals lag last year in several sections.
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Lawrence Community Chest
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Gray
Lawrence Drive
K. U
Joe Traylor
Lawrence
R. B. Hutchinson
Fred Frey
Asher
Gorrill
Sigmund Gundle
K. UL
E. U
Haskell
MacArthur Draws Western Criticism Amid Korea Reverses
Western Europe voices concern over General MacArthur after UN reverses in Korea. Paris officials discuss an informal suggestion to replace him. In Britain’s House of Commons, a member notes misunderstanding of MacArthur’s actions and says his objectives align with the United Nations.
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London
MacArthur
Europe
United Nations
Korea
Paris
Britain
House of Commons
Ernest Bevin
Kansas coach hails Coffeyville players for football price paid
Coffeyville Kansas November 29 Coach Jules V Sikes of the University of Kansas spoke to 211 at the annual dinner honoring Coffeyville football players. He said the group had paid the price football requires in winning two championships. The high school team defended its SEK league title and the college won the eastern division Kansas junior college flag.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Jules V. Sikes
University of Kansas
Kansas Junior College
Government's Cost of Living Index Reaches All Time High
The cost of living index rose to a new peak of 174.8 for prices as of October 15, affecting nearly a million workers with wage contracts linked to the index. General Motors announced a three cent per hour boost for 357,000 hourly workers effective after December 1. Food, house furnishings, and apparel prices rose in October while meat prices declined from seasonal trends. Residential rents climbed 0.6 percent in the three months ending October 15, with adjustments not covering new 1950 units. Schwinn bicycle sale and B F Goodrich Co ad noted.
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Washington
General Motors Corp
Bureau of Labor Statistics
B.L.S
A Seas
County welfare records examined for veterans benefits transfer
A state welfare department representative reviews Douglas county welfare files to identify families eligible for Veterans Administration pensions or survivor benefits. Forrest I. Officer aims to move eligible individuals from welfare to VA pensions, reducing local welfare load and easing tax pressure. The program, started in Wichita, has ta ken about $200,000 off welfare, with many eligible not knowing they were.
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Douglas County
State Welfare Department
Veterans Administration
Forrest I. Officer
Veterans Service Division
Congress
Veterans
Wichita
Kansas
Sigma Alpha Epsilon to start 65000 addition at KU house
Construction on the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house at 1301 West Campus Road is set to begin soon. The $65,000 addition will extend west to the rear with east-facing entrance, while the current members remain in the present building during the first phase.
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon
West Campus
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