Red China extortion funds halted by Treasury drive
An unnamed Treasury official described a 1951 pattern where Chinese in the U.S. sent large sums to relatives in China under threat. The crackdown restricted money flows as authorities stopped extortion letters and débuted controls. He said cases are scattered nationwide and the blood money flow largely ceased.
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Hong Kong
Red China
U. S
Treasury Law
U.S
China
Treasury
Redna
Unclear 1952 Field Note On Fertilizer Trial
A fragmented 1952 report notes an acre fed on plots with fertilizer containing 10 pounds of an unspecified material. The text mentions next summer harvests and an intention to travel to Manhattan for some dash or event, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
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Vchu
Manhattan
Health Officers Elect Leaders At Quarterly Session
Eleven full time health officers from across the state met in Lawrence for the quarterly session and officer elections. Dr C Henry Murphy of Topeka Shawnee Health Dept became president. Dr Lynn Hartman of Cowley County Health Dept was named president elect for next year. Dr L G Byington of Kansas City Wyandotte Health Dept was named secretary treasurer. Retiring officers included Dr H Wallace Lane and Dr H R Wagenblast. Speakers included Dr J M Mott and Dr J Vernon Winkle.
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Lawrence
C. Henry Murphy
Topeka-Shawnee
Lynn Hartman
Cowley County
L. G. Byington
Kansas City-Wyandotte
H. Wallace Lane
Wyandotte Health Department
H. R. Wagenblast
Lawrence-Douglas County
J. M. Mott
Kansas State Board of
Lewis Andrews
Kansas City, Mo
J. Vernon Winkle
Topeka
United Lutherans Vote To Accept Revised Bible
The United Lutheran Church in America voted 343 to 198 to include the revised standard version of the Bible in a forthcoming hymnal after hours of debate at the 18th biennial meeting. Opponents argued the King James Bible remains a work of art and urged caution until the new version proves usable.
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Seattle
United Lutheran Church In America
Churches
National Lutheran Council
Six Wheat Varieties Planted At Preston Farm Trial
On Friday morning A. E. Preston and farm agent Deal Six planted six wheat varieties Iowa Pawnee Wichita Triumph CE4445 and Ponca on the Preston farm two miles south of Black Jack school. One hundred twenty five pounds of 10-20 fertilizer were applied.
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A. E. Preston
Black Jack School
Preston
Deal Six
Iowa
Pawnee
Wichita
Triumph
Ponca
Must Be Startling News To Kansas Farmers
Washington reports a Kremlin broadcast claiming American farmers are "semi starved" and living in wretched conditions while asserting U S propaganda exaggerates. The piece frames Moscow’s depiction of farm life and contrasts it with alleged American prosperity under Communist narratives.
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Kansas
Washington
Moscow
U. S
Reds accuse Allies in stalled Korean truce talks
North Korea denounces U N. negotiators at Panmunjom for breaking off the truce discussions. The note, signed by Gen Nam Il, says the Allied walkout shows systematic disruption while demanding total repatriation and rejecting forced returns of prisoners.
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Tokyo
U. N
Panmunjom
Nam I
Fis
Search for B 29 survivors near Kuriles ends
Tokyo reports the Far East Air Forces suspended the search for eight crew members of a B 29 Superfortress missing last Tuesday in the strait between Northeastern Japan and the Kurile islands. The missing plane may have crossed into Russian waters before crashing. Among the crew listed is Capt Eugene M English, husband of Grace English of Hutchinson Kansas.
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Tokyo
Air Force
Navy
Japan
Kurile Islands
Far East Air Forces
Hokkaido
Eugene M. English
Pitt Grace English
Hutchinson
Kas
September admissions at Lawrence Memorial Hospital rise
Three hundred seventy four patients were admitted in September with 77 babies born there. The hospital reported 182 operations and 44 blood transfusions during the month. Outpatients numbered 400. Meals served totaled 9 130. A new high pressure boiler for sterilizing instruments and linens is being installed.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Hospital Board of Directors
Mary Dunden
Tiny Plastic Ball Serves as Heart's Safety Valve
A 30-year-old Washington woman received a pioneering heart surgery at Georgetown University Hospital. Surgeons implanted a small elastic plastic ball in the aorta to regulate blood flow after rheumatic fever left her valve defective. The device acts as a one way valve, moving with each heartbeat to prevent backflow and reduce stress on the heart. The operation marks a possible new chapter in heart disease treatment as officials report early positive signs while cautions about final outcomes persist.
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Washington U
Washington
Rae
Georgetown University Hospital
Robbery at Florida Bank Net $8500 Before Opening
Intruders forced a woman teller to hand over a floor safe key and took $8500 just before opening. They restrained three employees with tape, entered through an unlocked rear door, and escaped through the back, walking calmly across a lot.
Topeka’s Flood Legacy and Civic Recovery Reflected
After flood damage, Topeka’s recovery unfolds with 2,500 homes scheduled for completion and new facilities under construction. The city’s stability shows in bonds voted for a library and municipal university aims, while loss figures exceed 7 million dollars and major packing plants rebuild amid widespread rebuilding and historic civic landmarks like the Capitol and Memorial building draw visitors.
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Sania
Kansas
Ell ‘Co
van Norths
John Morrell & Co
Topeka
John Steuart Curry
Congrése
Washburn
School of Law
Seven Houston Officers Arrested for Burglaries
Houston police announce a sweeping probe leading to the arrest of seven officers in a burglary wave. Chief H Piney said two officers face burglary and theft charges, a third a misdemeanor theft. A fourth officer was suspended and three others allowed to resign as the inquiry continues.
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Houston
H. Piney
McGill
Topeka Grows Amid War Boom and New Facilities
The Topeka State Journal outlines a surge of private and federal projects expanding the city. Goodyear Tire plant and Forbes Air Force Base expansions, plus 832nd Specialized Supply Depot employing thousands, drive housing growth and urban development. Mental health facilities like Menninger, Winter VA Hospital, Topeka State Hospital, and Santa Fe Hospital-Stormont-Vail anchor a costly hospital system. City population rises to 93,000 with Shawnee County at 116,000 as government and Santa Fe remain major industries.
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Topeka
City of Compassion
Cdg
Harrison Street
Breas
Colums
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Forbes Air Force Base
U.S. Highway 75
Nic
Force
Compassion
Menninger Foundation
Wbbee
Winter Veterans Administration Hospital
Topeka State
Santa Fe
Stormont-Vail
St. Francis and
Menninger's
Topekans
Shawnee County
Investigation notes cite officer involvement in theft probes
A three week inquiry reveals police officers were implicated in thefts. McGI says discussions with several officers showed they suspected certain men. The Liberty Memorial High report references this year and mentions David as part of the context.
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McGi
Liberty Memorial
David
Tatham and Carol Shaw Ex Exchange Editors
Tatham and Carol Shaw are exchange editors with Bob Manon and Koch credited for the photograph in a clipping noting staff involvement.
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Tatham
Carol Shaw
Bob Manon
Koch
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Atchison, Topeka and Santta Fe Railway
Associated Press
Arvind Rebbe
Florida Bank
Tom L. Kiene
Topeka State Journal
N.H
Bill Villee
van ‘ S Prescription
East
Rome
Aee
Rankin Drug CO
Maes
Eure Sanitary
Ti Dairy Products
Eristas
Venias
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Massachusetts
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