Harrow Train Tragedy Kills 85 In Three-Train Collision
At Harrow Middlesex crash killed at least 85 with 130 hurt as a London Manchester Express plowed into two stalled trains. Rescue teams battled wreckage in a 50 foot pile as workers feared more deaths. The disaster, Britain’s worst in 37 years, occurred near the Eighth Air Force base at South Ruislip.
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England
Ressel
Middlesex
London
Scotland
Britain
U. S. Eighth Air Force
South Ruislip
Cold Spell Eases Across Kansas After Record Chill
Kansas weather officials said one of the harshest early October cold snaps is easing with a moderating trend through Thursday. Nighttime temperatures should stay above freezing, 35 to 40 degrees, while daytime highs near 70 in the east and lower 70s in the west are forecast. No rain is expected to relieve extremely dry topsoil. freezing temps were recorded Tuesday night in northern and eastern Kansas.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Thursa
Cold Weather Drops to 29 in Lawrence Morning
Subfreezing temperatures marked a third straight day in the Lawrence area with a record low of 29 degrees at 5 this morning. Volunteer observer C. J. Posey notes the three day stretch is the coldest in Lawrence weather history, with frosts and ice reported. Monday and Tuesday also posted record lows for their dates as the normal minimum is 33 and seasonal norms lag.
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Lawrence
C. J. Posey
Teacher's Death Brings Polio Fatalities to 40
TOPEKA Kansas reports one more polio fatality increasing the 1952 toll to 40. The latest victim was Rich McClelland a 26 year old high school teacher from Highland Park Topeka hospitalised Morn. Kansas health officials also logged nine new polio cases raising the year’s total to 1 371 with seven in Shawnee County and one each in Johnson and Washington counties. The Wade Motor Co buildings in Bronson were destroyed by fire causing about 40000 in damage Tuesday.
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Topeka
Burnbronson
Kas
Wade Motor, Co
Kansan
Thurlow
Thureday
READI
Chicare
Denver
Fort Worth
Tate
Kansas City
Javre
Mont
Miami
Orne
New York
Oklahome
Washington
Mono Rail Train Promises 186 MPH Speed
German researchers unveiled a single track mono rail project claimed to reach over 300 kilometers per hour. The test grounds near Fuehlingen Heath showed a one mile 30 yard track as Swedish financier Wenner Gren backs the plan. Dr Joseph Hinsken says the first full size train could go above 186 mph within a year.
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Cologne
Germany
Fuehlingen Heath
Verkehrsbahr-Studien - Genellschaft
British South Rhodesia
Joseph Hinsken
Slow on Evidence Washington House Probes Pabst Case Delays
House investigators accused the Justice Department of ordering delays in a case charging Pabst Brewing Co. with pure food law violations. Delays in seizing 100000 pounds of grits at the Peoria plant led to dismissal of the civil suit, amid questions over Berger’s involvement and DOJ instructions to halt the seizure.
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House
Justice Department
Pabst Brewing Co
House Brobers
Raoul Berger
Pabst Company
James M. Meinerney
John’ T. Grigsby
Robert Collier
Food and Drug Administration
Peoria
Pabst
Milwaukee
Collier
U. S
U. S. Attorney's Office
Department of Justice
Department
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Berger
Overbrook Man Dies in Korea Vehicle Crash
Defense Department notified Mr and Mrs Sam Findley of Overbrook Route 2 of their son Cpl Richard Orion Findley 21 who died September 28 from a fractured skull after a vehicle accident in Korea He was born October 10 1930 attended Lawrence Junior High and Liberty Memorial High School two years enrolled in vocational agriculture before joining the Air Force about two years ago stationed in Korea ten months he was to return October 11 his parents two brothers Samuel Jr and Dennis two sisters Norma Jean and Elizabeth Ann Hunt survive.
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Sam Findley
Overbrook
Route 2
Cpl
Richard Orion Findley
Cpl. Findley
Korea
Lawrence
Liberty Memorial High School
University of Kansas
Air Force
Samuel Findley Jr
Dennis Findley
Norma Jean Findley
Elizabeth Ann Hunt
Kansas City
Firms to Pay $1 Million For Steel Overcharges
The government said three interrelated firms Barnum Steel Co of New York City Phoenix Iron and Steel Co of Phoenixville Pa and Central Iron and Steel Co of Harrisburg Pa agreed to pay 1 011 123 to settle charges of price ceiling violations The actual amount was 719 831 48 and the settlement marks a major enforcement action by the Office of Price Stabilization led by Lambert S O Malley.
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Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Lambert S. O'Malley
Office of Price Stabilization
O'Malley
Barnum Steel Co
New York City
Phoenix Iron and Steel Co
White Horse Hill Peak Swapped Hands Amid Korean Front Battle
In near real time reports from the western front, White Horse Hill and Arrowhead Ridge changed hands multiple times as Chinese and Korean forces clashed in the biggest Communist attack of the year. General Van Fleet said the Eighth Army halted penetrations with only out posts, while Allied air power pounded enemy lines. The White Horse crest, a shell shattered no-man's-land, guards Chorwon Valley and the invasion route to Seoul.
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Korea
Ig Beatel Bettie
White Horse Hill
James A. van Fleet
U. S
Eighth Army
Milo Farnell
White Horse Mountain
Eisenhower defends Russia stance in push for California votes
In a campaign stop through Oregon and California, President Eisenhower counters Truman criticisms and recalls past push for a firm stance with Russia. He argues a strong policy then prevented greater world danger and defends his record against charges from critics.
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Eisenhower
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Ore
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Joe
Truman Attacks Eisenhower in Farm Belt Speech
President Truman spoke at a harvest festival in Shenmersey Tight near Denver criticizing Dwight D. Eisenhower’s mounting bid for the presidency. He accused the GOP nominee of undermining military and national principles and warned against sending a professional soldier to the White House. The Colorado Springs crowd heard a brisk, pointed address as reporters noted a grim tone.
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Mersey
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Eisenhower
White House
Democratic Party
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Colo
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McCarthy
Wisconsin
Iliam E. Jenner
Indiana
Lawrence City Debates Sewage Plant and Water Merge Plan
Lawrence commissions discuss building a sewage disposal plant and expanding the water department with a merged administration and bond financing. City may hire Barrett, North & Bonding Co. to study and handle details, with voter approval needed for bonds around $3 million. City Attorney Stough authorized to study annexations and paving requests. Fitch from Barrett firm outlines legality and cost-saving expectations.
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Charles Stough
Connecticut
Oxford Road
High Drive
Sunset Drive
Chris Kraft
John Crown
Simon Hurwitz
Kraft
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Saara Fitch
Kansas City
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Kansgar
Tarot Sted
State Health Department
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
K U Star Football Player Morris Kay Is Stricken With Polio
Morris Kay star junior on the Kansas University football team has polio and is hospitalized at Watkins Memorial Hospital on campus. Team doctor Dr. Alexander Mitchell says recovery is highly possible though Kay will miss the upcoming game with Iowa State College in Ames. Duane Unruh is expected to fill his left end spot.
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Anesse University
Kay
St. John
Watkins Memorial Hospital
Alexander Mitchell
Jayhawker
K. U
Lawrence
Kansas
Iowa State College
Ames
Mitchell
Duane Unruh
Clay Center
Varsity House
Ind. St
Virgil Wenger
Salina
Wenger
Battle Casualties Up for Week in Korea Reported
U S battle casualties in Korea rose to 120269 by Wednesday marking the largest weekly increase this year. A trailer home at 1132 O Street was destroyed by a fire around 1134 p.m. Tuesday, owned by Mr and Mrs Langsjoen. Loss estimated 3000 to 3500 dollars with no insurance. Fire officials said the cause was unknown and two alarms were sounded. no injuries reported.
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O. St
James Langsteen
John Miller
Miller
Washington
U. S
Kore
Langsjoen
Mra
Robert Moore
7Th St
Prisoner Oatis Convicted on Espionage Charge
A U S diplomat in Czechoslovakia reported seeing William N. Oatis at his residence before his April 23, 1951 arrest on espionage charges. He was later convicted and sentenced to five to ten years in prison.
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Washington
U. S
Czechoslovakia
Willam N. Oats
Resi En Lam Is
Juan
Personal Incomes Higher This August Than in '51
The Commerce Department reports August personal income before taxes at an annual rate just over 267 billion dollars, up about 105 billion from last year. The release notes higher earnings for many sectors and hints at continuing growth into the fall.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Pancakes and Politics Draw Shenandoah Crowd
Shenandoah Iowa hosts Harvest Festival featuring free pancakes and a political double feature with President Truman and Senator Taft speaking hours apart. Organizers estimate 20 000 attendees, calling the event a championship battle in a grand parade with Truman at the head and Taft in the middle.
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Truman
Sen
Taft
Old Fair
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Howard Brannen
Editorial Supporting Stevenson and Black Voter Rights
Front page editorial argues Stevenson and Sparkman as nominees in 1944 and 1948 align with Democratic platform, stating the best interests of Black voters lie in party policy. It positions the party as championing Negro voters within the platform.
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U N Postpones Korean Talks Amid Chung King Move
Allies halted armistice negotiations in Munsan Korea with Gen Mark Clark declaring action on higher authority. Officials in Wilson said the higher authority rested with the U N and North Korea government in Washington and Pyongyang.
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Reds
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U._N
Acheson backs pause in Korea talks for armistice path
Secretary of State Acheson said the suspension of Panmunjom truce talks is an affirmative step toward an armistice. The U N Command stands ready to resume negotiations when the Communists accept an honest POW settlement or present a constructive proposal in writing. Three Allied plans offered Sept 28 would let prisoners opt out of repatriation on demilitarized ground.
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Acheson
Korea
U. N
William K. Harrison
Panmunjom
Post Election Feuding Blamed for Three Fires
In Seneca Missouri fires damaged three businesses late at night all injuries avoided. Officials said the blazes were incendiary in origin tied to a long running feud between two town factions. Deputy Lyles noted $6 000 losses at a jewelry shop and cafe.
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Seneca
Missouri
Paul Lyles
Sinc
Roy “Ance
Russell Hardee
Kansas Soldier Spoils Trap Scare Tactics Endangered Path
An Associated Press report details a Kansas infantry unit uncovering a booby trap along a field route. The trap, placed by enemy forces, involved a buried wire and hidden device intended to harm soldiers. Local reconnaissance and searches followed the discovery to ensure safety.
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Associated Press
SION
Baxter, Kas
Estreet
An. Poe Yasserby
KU freshman injured in chemistry lab blast
Margaret Allen, 18, daughter of Reverend Harry R. Allen, suffered about 50 lacerations and eye injuries in an explosion at the Bailey Chemistry Laboratories. Taken to Watkins Memorial Hospital, she is described as in good condition though likely to have permanent eye issues. Classmates mixed wrong chemicals during an introductory experiment.
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University of Kant
Bailey Chemistry
Margaret Allen
Harry R. Allen
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Kansas City
Watkins Memorial Hospital
K.U
Miss Allen
Mrs G K Mackie Dies in Lawrence Home
Mrs. G K Mackie longtime Lawrence resident died at her home 1125 W Campus Road. Widow of Geo Mackie coal operator in Pittsburg, she leaves two daughters Mrs Joe Daniels Pelham New York and Mrs C B Carman Lawrence and four sons David Mackie Kansas City George Mackie Jr Pittsburg Dr Thomas J Mackie New York City William R Mackie Kansas City. Funeral arrangements await relatives arrival.
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Lawrence
Campus Road
Mackie
Lawrence Woman's Club
Joe. E. Daniels
Pelham
C. B. Carman
David Mackie
Kansas City
George
No Grid Cancellations Seen At Kansas
Dr. Ralph I. Canuteson of the KU Health Service says there will be no cancellations of Kansas University football games due to polio at this time after a conference with Chancellor Murphy. He noted close observation of players and emphasized avoiding fatigue in practices. He contrasted with North Carolina cancellations, stating those cases were more serious and earlier in the season.
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Kansas University
Ralph I. Canuteson
K.U. Health Service
Watkins Memorial Hospital
Canuteson
Franklin ‘D. Murphy
Morsia
Own $ State College
Amea
Mt. Oread
North Carolina University
Canutes
North
N.C
Stepped Up Pace In Local Politics
In Douglas County pre election activities for Republicans and Democrats quicken as schedules fill. Major events include a 3 p.m. Thursday meeting at the Douglas County Courthouse with Kenneth Anderson and C. Moyer outlining party platforms, plus GOP and Democratic rallies and luncheons across Lawrence and surrounding towns. The next week remains light with a Democratic Central Committee meeting planned for Tuesday.
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Kenneth Anderson
Kansas
Ational
C. Moyer
Scrivner
GOP
Eldridge
Errett P. Scrivner
Second District
Ethel High
County Central Committee
David G. McCreath
Baldwin
Eudora
North Lawrence
Helen Day
Lake St
Robert Frakes
3Rd St
Woodlawn School
Moon
Don Hults
Central Committee
Democratic Central Committee
Douglas Country Democrat
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