Wreck of C-124 Kills 52 in Alaska Mountains
An educator-pilot found the snowbound C-124 Globe Master wreckage on Mt. Gannett in Alaska, killing 52 passengers. The crash follows a spate of three week air disasters from Korea to Washington, prompting calls for investigation of navigation aids and communications. Dr Terris Moore flew to the scene and reported no signs of life as rescue efforts considered a trail into the site.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Mons
Great Circle
Korea
Montana
Washington
Peries
Terris Moore
University of Alaska
T Mountain
Moore
Air Force
Elmendorf Air Force Base
McChord Air Force Base
Tacoma
Mt Garrett
Mt. Gannett
Elmendorf
Big Delta
Shelton
Wash
Seoul
Reuther in Best Position in CIO Leadership Fight
Atlantic City labor leaders faced a deadlock Saturday as Walter Reuther gained momentum in the CIO presidency race. Allan Haywood backed by steel and auto unions, Potofsky urged unity to avert a split while preparatory talks and closed-door conferences dominated ahead of the convention.
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Atlantic City
CIO
Walter Reuther
Jacob S. Potofsky
Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union
Steelworkers
Auto Workers
Auto Union
Reuuther
Steel
Hay
Reuther
Haywood
Pototsky
Firemen Aid in Capture of Auto-Agency Intruders
In Overland Park Kansas two intruders were cornered at an automobile agency after police used tear gas. Firefighters climbed the building to assist. Captured suspects were Bruce McCarthy 20 an escapee from Missouri state penitentiary and Joseph C Reynolds 16 of Ellsworth Kansas.
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Overland Park
Kas
Edders
Bruce McCarthy
Missouri State Penitentiary
Joseph C. Reynolds
Ellsworth
McCarthy Signals FCC Scrutiny by Senate Investigations Unit
Sen McCarthy said the FCC will face early Senate investigations inquiries in the new Congress. As senior Republican, he may lead the investigations unit and Government Operations Committee. He noted requests from two Republicans and one Democrat to probe alleged incompetence wastefulness and license favoritism at the agency while stressing he has no opinion on the merits.
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Washington
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Federal Communication Commission
FCC
Senate
Congress
Senate Committee On Government Operations
Sister Kenny Nearing Death in Australia Home
In Toowoomba, Sister Elizabeth Kenny, 66, lies dying after a 40 year battle with polio. She told her doctor John Ogden before slipping into a coma two days earlier that this is it. She is fully paralyzed on her right side and unable to speak with no hope for recovery.
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Sydney
Toowoomba
Elizabeth Kenny
John Ogden
Kenny
Queensland
No Injuries From Three City Traffic Accidents
Three city traffic accidents reported Friday and early today caused no injuries. At 9:45 Friday a collision at 13th and N H Streets involved a parked Ralph Dunn truck and a John A Powell car, with $150 damage to Powell’s car. A 2:44 p.m. crash at 14th and Conn Streets tied John Edward Short and Lenore French, totaling $200 on Short’s car and $150 on French’s. This morning’s 7:15 at 7th and Mass Street involved Hobart Woody and Frank Yager, with $100 and $30 damages respectively.
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13Th
N. H. Sts
Ralph Dunn
E. 10Th St
John Al‘Ten Powell
Baldwin
Powell
14Th
Conn. Sts
John Edward Short
Ala. St
Lenore French
9Th St
Short
7Th
Mass. St
Hobart Woody
Frank Yager
Kansas City
Woody
Yager
Salina Store Operator Slugged and Robbed by Two Men
Willard Bradshaw operator of a general merchandise store in Salina was slugged bound and robbed of 400 dollars by two Negro men Friday night. They entered the shop clipped him on the arm and head with a gun tied him with rope from his own stock and helped themselves to the cash. Traders report ongoing crime in the area as investigators seek suspects.
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Salina
Kas
Willard Bradshaw
Bradshaw
UN Political Committee Hearing Draws Acheson in New York
Secretary of State Dean Acheson covers his ears as Ukraine's A M Baranovsky and other Soviet bloc delegates condemn India's revised Korea truce plan during a United Nations Political Committee session in New York.
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Dean Acheson
New York
United Nations
Ukraine
A. M. Baranovsky
Red
India
Korea
Ernest Ahes
Irephoto
Manchuria Lights In View on Raid
U S Super forts blasted Communist air fields near Manchuria in their third largest night raid. Forty nine B 29 s from Okinawa and Japan teamed up. 34 heavy bombers hit Sinuiju Uiju and other targets. Light bombers preceded the raid to disable searchlights and anti aircraft guns.
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U. S
Manchuria
Okinawa
Japan
Sinuiju
Uiju
Korea
Haeju
Hamhung
Forbidden
Yalu River
Far East
Antung
Jack W. Dollahan
St. Petersburg
Fla
Dollahan
Yalu
North Korea
Eighth Army
Kosong
Heartbreak Ridge
Eisenhower to Name Lodge U.N. Mission Head
President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower will appoint U.S. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge to head the U.S. mission to the United Nations subject to Senate confirmation. Lodge, 50, would be the permanent U.S. representative to the U.N. and Security Council, succeeding Warren Austin.
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U.S
U. N
New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
Warren Austin
John Foster Dulles
Eisenhower
Republic
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Austin
Vermont
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U. S
Security Council
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League of Nations
More Snow Heads Toward Topeka As Storm Bears Down
Kansas braces for continued snowfall with light to moderate accumulations. Forecasters predict new snow beginning in the Southwest Sunday and spreading statewide through Sunday night. Temperatures plunge with subzero readings in the northwest and north central, rising into the 20s in the southeast.
State Drought Broken Or Is It Simply Dented
TOPEKA rain and snow this week lifted Kansas wheat hopes though experts warn drought relief is uneven. C W Lane of Santa Fe railroad calls the drought broken in many areas but dented elsewhere, noting wheat still needs a favorable break and more moisture to catch up with losses.
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Topeka
Kansas
C. W. Lane
Santa Fe Railroad
Satlay
Lane
Preview of 1953 livestock and feed outlook meeting
Douglas County farmers are invited to a 1 15 pm December 15 briefing at the Chamber of Commerce offices. Deal Six announces the event hosted by Kansas State College Extension Service with Norman Whitehair Ray Haas and Wendell Moyer presenting on grain supply and prices inter national wheat agreement Pure Food and Drug program livestock marketing trends and beef cattle research.
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Douglas County
Chamber of Commerce
Deal Six
Kansas State College Extension Service
Manhattan
Norman Whitehair
K-State
State Extension Service
Whitehair
U.S
Ray Haas
Wendell Moyer
Kansas State College Experiment Station
Moyer
Kansas State College
Chest drive tally shows $2000 gap to reach goal
Snow slows door to door solicitors as the Community Chest seeks 18000 plus 228 more dollars. Chairman Bob Chariton reports 16353 received or mailed. Missed donors urged to mail contributions to Chamber of Commerce Chest headquarters. Recent donors include Kroger Store Lawrence National Bank staff and several schools and firms.
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Bob Chariton
Drive
Chest
Chriten
Chest Drive
Chamber of Commerce
Kroger
Lawrence National Bank
Riley Ku. Co
Mary G. Grant
Paul Snyder
Joan P. Hedrick
Ray Q. Brewster
Ben Carman
Pinckney School
Barteldes Seed Co
McAllaster School
Lawrence Realty Co
Marks Jewelry Co
Cordley School
Mary S. Boyden
Basement Fire at 1229 N J St Causes Little Damage
A morning basement fire at 1229 North J Street caused scorched ceiling beams with minimal damage. Fire Chief John Miller reported the blaze origin is undetermined. Owner Thornton A Hemphill resides at 1900 Learnard Avenue.
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N. J. St
John Miller
Miller
Thornton A. Hemphill
Learnard Ave
Parole Case Reopened Over Capone Gangster Paroles
Attorney General James P. McGranery ordered FBI Chief J Edgar Hoover to reopen a full inquiry into the 1947 paroles of ex Capone gangsters Paul Ricca Louis Campagna and Charles Fischetti amid bribery rumors He noted the investigation should cover the whole case despite delays and said the matter warranted scrutiny The earlier House inquiry had found no bribery evidence but suggested large sums were involved continued on page 2
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James P. McGranery
Capone
FBI
McGraw ‘Ery
Addin
McGranery
Paul
Ricca
Louis
Little
Chauffeur for Governors Dies in Topeka at 63
TOPEKA Kansas April 12 Leroy Gillette Hogan long serving chauffeur for four Kansas governors died in Topeka Friday at age 63 A native of Parsons Hogan became Governor Clyde Reed s chauffeur in 1929 He later served Governors Harry Woodring Alf Landon and Walter Huxman in his role
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Topeka
Leroy Gillette Hogan
Kansas
Parsons
Hogan
Clyde M. Reed
Harry Woodring
Alf M. Landon
Walter A. Huxman
State Roads Still Closed Amid Heavy Snow Drifts
State highway officials report several minor state roads remain closed Saturday due to new snow drifts. At 10 am closures included US-77 south of Riley, segments near Lincoln to Ellenton, north of Puivurse, and routes K-93 north of Beatty, K-3 west of Waterville, K-16 east of Randolph, and K-42 from Sawyer to N.
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Lincorp
Ellawo Tn
Puisvurse
Dwight
de Vista
Beatty
Waterville
Randolph
Sawyer
Weather halts KU Science Building and high school work
A weeklong weather stoppage disrupted construction on the University of Kansas Science Building and the Lawrence High School project, while KU Memorial Union additions proceed. Science Building work resumes indoors with heat tunnel near completion. exterior progress limited by rain. Lawrence High School roof work paused. interior carpentry shifts indoors amid the storm. Tar Union additions near finish with ballroom floor, marble vestibule, and final details remaining. exterior complete and interior carpentry done.
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K. U. Memorial Union
Basil Green Construction Co
Science
Mt. Oread
Science Building
Green
Lawrence High School
19Th
la. Sts
Constant Construction Co
Tar Union
Arn Recesses Hearings for Other Official Duties
Gov Edward F Arn will recess hearings on state budget requests to pursue duties. He will attend the National Governors Conference executive committee meeting in Chicago Tuesday and speak at the Kansas Governor's Conference on Education in Topeka Friday. He hosts an Interstate Oil Compact Commission meeting in Wichita Saturday. State traffic deaths tallied. Totals for the last 24 hours and year to date are listed.
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Topeka
Edward F Arn
Chicago
Kansas
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Wichita
Jenner Accuses Government of Protecting Speculators
Washington Senator Jenner charges the Agriculture Department shields international speculators profiting from U S oat prices. He cites a CEA report detailing Canadian imports by Cargill entities and alleged violations, urging action before Eisenhower’s inauguration. Mehl says report focuses on Cargill operations only.
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Jenner
Washington Sp
Sen
R-Ind
Agriculture Department
Brannan
Eisenhower
Commodity Exchange Authority
CEA
Canada
Department of Agriculture
DEA
Cargill
Minneapolis
Cargill Grain Company ,Limited
Cargill, Incorporated
Coldest Weather Night Follows Week of Snow in Lawrence
A third snow event within a week hit Lawrence today, creating hazardous travel and setting up the coldest night of the year. Snow totals reach four inches for the week, with highs near 20 and a noon reading of 34, while low temperatures dip to near zero. County officials warn of extremely slick roads, with U.S. 10 and several streets in Lawrence slated for possible closures, and plan sand and snowplow response through the weekend.
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Douglas County Sheriff's Office
E.W
University of Kansas
Sheriff's Office
Highway Patrol
U.S. Highway 10
Sunflower
Joe Rice
Rice
Lawrence
Jim Wigglesworth
West Thirteenth
Fourteenth
Mt. Dread
Weather forecast for Kansas with snow spread Sunday
Partly cloudy in the west and east on Saturday night with colder readings in the east and north central. Sunday turns mostly cloudy with snow starting in the southwest and moving statewide Sunday night. temperatures Sunday range from 15 to 29 degrees in the northwest to about 20 in the southeast.
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Kansas
Weather Bureau
North Central
Northwest
Hill City
Russell
Topeka
Wamego
Sanday
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