Allied Troops Press On In Korea Front Offensive
Allied infantrymen launched heavy ground assaults on Triangle Hill and Sniper Ridge around Kumhwa, seizing parts of two Chinese held hills before regrouping. South Korean forces advanced on White Horse Mountain, bloodily contending with entrenched Reds. Allied air power struck a grenade factory near Pyongyang and North Korean targets, with multiple Superfortress bomb runs reported.
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Trymen
Kor
Triangle Hill
Kumhwa
Triangle
ROK
White Horse Mountain
White Horse Haa
Batteline
White Horse
Pyongyang
Far East
North Korea
Light Rain Fails to Break Kansas Drought as Cold Front Passes
Northwest Kansas sees light rain Tuesday morning with minimal impact on the drought. Forecasters expect the system to fade by Tuesday night with possible brief showers in the east. Temperatures drop about 10 degrees from Monday, with lows in the 20s to 40s and highs in the 50s and 60s on Wednesday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Kan Sas
Chanute
Eight Million Dollar UMW Assessment Approved
Cincinnati The United Mine Workers convention approved an eight million dollar payment on the union’s mem bers. The assessment is 20 dollars per member for about 400000 members. The levy funds are to replenish the treasury burdened by heavy disbursements and to provide for future contingencies.
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Cincinnati
United Mine Workers Convention
Union
Jorm Lb. Lewis
Delta Wing Planes Will Be Built by Vultee Corp
The Air Force ordered initial production of a supersonic delta wing fighter to be built by Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp in San Diego. The F-102 will resemble the Convair XF-92, the first delta wing aircraft, with no horizontal stabilizer and high speed goals. The XF-92 has been tested near Edwards AFB, while the F-102 is expected to be entirely supersonic with advanced electronics and potential guided missiles, though battle-ready crews are not anticipated for several years.
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Rsonic
Vultee Corp
Shington
Een
America
Convair
San Diego
Ir Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
Navy
Treasury report details Douglas County disbursements
The 1951 52 period shows total receipts of 3 461 004 74 and disbursements of 3 421 153 84 with cash on hand 915 084 14. Key items include 2 113 359 92 in tax receipts and school funds disbursements of 1 214 739 61 followed by a county payroll of 234 051 81.
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Douglas County
Minnie Eudaly
Louisiana
Sparkman predicts Democratic win at Illinois labor gathering
Senator John Sparkman told about 1800 union leaders in Peoria that Democrats will win the November 4 elections due to their basic philosophy of "planning things" while branding Republicans as "afraid to meet the challenge." He urged addressing youth voter mood and noted the Taft Hartley Act as a concern.
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Peoria
Ill
John Sparkman
Dlinois State Federation of Labor
Alabama
Traffic Deaths Top State Toll Revealed
State records show multiple traffic fatalities, noting three deaths from recent accidents. Funeral services listed at Funk Mortuary and Chapel with a public notice for arrangements and service details.
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Kansas
Funk’ Mortuary and Chapel
National Award For Kansas Cancer Society Reaching Goal
Lawrence campaign chair John Z Andrews accepted a national award Sunday in Wichita for Kansas being the first of 62 section chairmen to hit the 1952 fund goal. Kansas reached 201000 dollars on May 12, with Mrs Harold V Miligan presenting. New officers elected at the board meeting include Dr Charles H Miller president and J W Kirkpat urrick secretary.
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John Z.andrews
Lawrence
Kansas
American Cancer Society
Andrews
Kansas, Board of Directors
Wichita
Harold V. Miligan
New York City
National Foundation
Guy Shultz
Jefferson County
Charles H. Miller
Parsons
Tarim Stewart
Wellington
J. W.W. Kirkpataurick
Ert A
Kay May Be Released From Hospital Soon For Polio Recovery
Kansas University football star Morris Kay remains under observation at Watkins Memorial Hospital after polio. Tests planned to assess muscular strength could allow Kay to return home for a week of rest if favorable. He will likely miss the remainder of the season but retain two more seasons of eligibility with one conference game bypassed.
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Morris Kay
Kansas University
Kay
St. John
Watkins Memorial Hospital
Jayhawker
Colorado
K.U
T. DeWitt Carr
FCC Official Will Speak Here on TV Interference
Chicago FCC regional representative William J. McDonnell will present a 7 30 p m demonstration and discussion of television interference at the Municipal Building auditorium 8th and Vermont sponsoring by Kansas Power and Light Co. The program covers actual demonstrations causes and remedies inviting the public, especially TV dealers repairmen and Kansas University electronics students.
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Wiliam J. McDonnell
Chicago
Federal Communications Commission
8Th
Vt. Sts
Cold Wind Holds Mercury in Lawrence
A cold north wind kept Lawrence temperatures in the lower 50s to upper 40s this morning. From 2 a.m. until 1 p.m. the mercury varied only about three degrees from 34 to 51. By 3 p.m. it fell to 46 with a forecast of mid-30s before Wednesday. Light drizzle began this afternoon.
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Lawrence
Polio Case in Douglas County Listed in Excellent Condition
The seventh polio case in Douglas County was reported in excellent condition at home. A 12 year old, Alan Endacott, son of Norman and Mrs Endacott, 845 Tonn Street, Junet High School eighth grader, became ill Oct 5 but polio diagnosis came Monday. He shows some muscle weakness in his right leg and doctors expect full recovery with physiotherapy.
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Douglas County
Leis
Alan Endacott
Norman Endacott
St. Loony
Jun- T High School
Ike to Release Figures
NEW YORK reports a National statemate releasing income figures for Dwight D. Eisenhower at 3 30 p m CST Tuesday as announced by the Republican presidential date.
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Ike
New York
Dwight D. Eisenower
Eisenhower Tours Texas On His 62nd Birthday
Ike tours Texas on his 62nd birthday lambasting the Truman administration as weak and soft headed. He appeals for Dixie support, denounces federal control of tidelands, and accuses Washington of mockery of states rights. Crowds in Houston and New Orleans greet him as he shifts from New Orleans to Texas and back.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Texas
Truman
GOP
Houston
Tex
New Orleans
Tidelands
Civic Auditorium
Exenhower Commant
Waco
Lubbock
San Antonio
Democratic Party
Price Daniel
Daniel
Texas Tidelands
Stevenson
Washington
Dixie
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Missing Kansas Chaplain To Get Military Award
Kasi A Kansas army chaplain listed as missing in action in Korea will receive the Distinguished Service Cross during ceremonies dedicating a new Roman Catholic Church in Marion County. Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun is to be honored by Lt. Col. George T. Schwartz with the award for extraordinary heroism as regimental chaplain of the 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, who chose to remain with wounded men near Unsan during the early Korean fighting. Enos Kapaun and Mrs. Enos Kapaun of Marion will attend. The presentation follows the medal’s authorization by President Truman.
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Pilsen
Kasi
Kansas
Kores
Marion
Mark Carroll
Wichita
Emil J. Kapaun
George T. Schwartz
Salina
Kansas Military District
Enos Kapaun
Trumans
Kapaun
8Th Cavalry Regiment
1St Cavalry Division
Government allocates 330 housing units at Hutchinson
On Tuesday the government assigned 250 units for military personnel and defense workers at Hutchinson Kansas including 150 permanent units and 100 trailers.
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Washington
Hutchinson
Kas
First Snow Falls at Goodland Seeding Hope Dims
Goodland reports the season's first snow mixed with light rain, starting about 9 a.m. and melting quickly as ground temperatures stay above freezing. Moisture measured at .03 inch. Forecasters expect skies to clear and precipitation to end by nightfall with little lasting benefit for farmers.
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Goodland
Thi
Kansas
Drought Threatens 1953 Wheat Prospects in Douglas County
Douglas County farmers, facing a severe drought not seen since 1936 1937, urge a general rainfall of over three inches to boost wheat prospects and replenish stock water. Rain totals for 1952 sit at 20.3 inches versus normals, with rivers and lakes at record low levels. Local water-supply businesses report rising demand as ponds dry and wells begin to pump out.
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Douglas County
Glen Weeks
Route 1
Kawi
Wakarusa
Kaw
Lakeview
Baldwin Branch
Lone Star Lake
Calvin BoatsMan
Ponretaker
KU Police Chief Skillman Recovering After Stroke
Joe Skillman 91 longtime KU police chief suffered three strokes Monday afternoon while visiting his mother in Joplin Missouri. He was improving at Freeman Hospital regaining consciousness able to swallow and speak. Skillman has led KU campus police since 1948 and became chief in October 11. He and his wife visited their daughter in Enid Oklahoma before the incident.
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Joe Skillman
University of Kansas
Joplin
Ata
Freeman Hospital
Killman
Enid
Okla
Eula Belle ‘Skillman
Phillips Uni‘ome
Ellilman
K.U
Beas
Stevenson Defends Record During Western Campaign Tour
Adlai Stevenson launches a 6000 mile West swing to attack isolationism and contrast his Democratic record on domestic affairs. He rails at Republicans for delaying action and accuses Eisenhower of shifting toward equivocal stances. Stevenson blasts GOP tactics and confetti crowds while praising allies and domestic programs. He accuses the old guard Republicans of opposing measures to strengthen America and vows victory in November.
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Asper
Wyo
E.stevenson
Casper
Srorew
Dwight D. Eise T Serting
America
Steventon
Norrow
Isenhower
Congress
Ike
Stevenson
Thellinois
Wilson Wyatt
Texans to Japan Flight Sets Record With 7,800 Mile Run
Northern Japan reports the last of 75 jet fighters completed a four hop 7 800 mile journey from Texas to Japan. The final leg covered 2 575 miles from Midway with tanker planes refueling in flight to complete the longest nonstop flight of the mission. The remaining craft arrived to cap the record flight.
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Air
Japan
Texas
Midway
Britain Rejects Mossadegh Terms In Oil Dispute
British officials said a note was sent to Iran on Tuesday rejecting Mohammed Mossadegh's terms for settling the Anglo Iranian oil dispute. Iran had demanded a down payment of 20 million pounds within seven days as an essential first step toward a settlement.
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Britain
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Sad eyed officer jailed after disappearance claim
A chaotic report alleges sheriff deputies abducted a bloodhound on the trail of a fugitive. City officials deny, saying the dog was picked up as a sick animal reported near city limits.
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Sheriff's Deputies
Rival Grid Clash Draws Nation to Memorial Stadium Showdown
Kansas and Oklahoma brace for the 50th meeting in a heated Big Seven clash at Memorial Stadium. Sooner favorites ride a 5–0 start and top national polls while Kansas, undefeated in conference play, seeks a historic upset. An expected 40,000 in attendance and wide television coverage reflect the game’s national hype.
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U.S
Lawrence
Oklahoma
Titans
Midlands
Sooners
Bud Wilkinson
Invaders
Colorado
Pittsburgh
Texas
Nor-Loop
Norman
Associated Press
Kansas
AP Weekly
Jayhawkers
Texas Christian
Santa Clara
Towa! State
Iowa
Wdaf-Tv
Marshall says he will not vote in coming elections
General George C. Marshall announced he would not vote in the upcoming presidential election. He noted he had an absentee ballot from his Leesburg Virginia home but quipped that his family’s parties and his faith have kept him from voting. He and his wife returned on the liner United States after leading an overseas tour as chairman of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
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New York
George C. Marshall
Europe
Marshall
Leesburg
United States
American Battle Monuments Commission
Abilene marks anniversary of the Presidential Room
Abilene residents celebrated the origins of the Ike for President movement sparked on Dwight Eisenhower's birthday. The Dickinson Eisenhower for President Club formed here helped ignite a nationwide draft as local supporters planned a Washington inauguration trip. Despite Eisenhower saying he was not seeking the presidency, supporters cited his past remarks and a town rally to back the effort. The famous Third Street banner remains faded but hanging, proclaiming Abilene's loyalty to its favorite son.
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Dwight Eisener
Abilene
Washington
Eisenhower
Dickinson
Ike
Henry B. Jameson
Bie Sy
Eis 4
Third Street
Ling
Citizens Group Seeks Bond Issue For School Expansion
Citizens at a Monday high school meeting urged the Lawrence Board of Education to seek a bond issue of 590,000 to add room for a growing student population. Ralph Pine chaired. L. H. Houston and Pat Kirkpatrick pressed for clear plans and rapid action. Superintendent Wolfe outlined needs totaling 13 000 in 1953 34 and possible site changes with flexible spending for two elementary schools and a high school addition.
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Citizens, School Committee
Lawrence Board of Education
Ralph Pine
L. H. Houston
Larry
Pat Kirkpatrick
Walfe
Kirkpatrick
Olfe
Wolfe
Liberty Memorial High School
Fth and
Ky. Sts
LMHS
Houston
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