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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1950

Page

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Fleeing Reds Press North as UN Forces Reach Border

UN troops push toward Manchurian border as South Korean forces drive three divisions north. POWs escape amid brutal fighting near Pyongyang and Yongbang. Reports say 26,000 North Korean troops captured in 24 hours. outlook mixes hard fights and rapid Red supply losses.

Seoul Korea Kanggye- Kanggye R.O K R.O.K.S Yalu MacArthur Tokyo Red China Manchuria P.o.w.a Pyongyang Yongbang North Korea United Nations Taegu O.K Pukchang

Red renew assault Saigon Indo China tension rises

Vietminh forces harass French positions around Tien Yen a key supply center as frontier defenses shrink. French spokesman says posts at Lochinh and Langton abandoned and Hanoi delta area conceded with no further retreat planned.

Saigon Indo-China Tienyen Langeson Hanoi Dinhlap Moncay Gulf of Tonkin Lochinh Langton Lochink Guiar Jean Letourneau Tado-Chins Tonkin Delta Nar Ieal Mhe

North Koreans Form Ruling Committee in Battered Pyongyang

A UN backed governing committee of 12 Koreans was chosen from the crowd and placed in office in Pyongyang to run the city under UN military auspices. Col Archibald Melchior said the amateur government will operate until Koreans can govern themselves. Utilities are cut and food is scarce as people return home from the capital's fall.

Pyongyang Korea United Nations Kim Il Sung Osthas Aan Watt Archibald W. Melchior Carmel Calif Frongyane Frank W. Milburn Chung Deuk Rim U. N. Mill U. N Reds Sabata Melchior

Truman appoints five member communist control board

President Truman names Seth Richardson as chair of a five member board to enforce the anti subversive act. The group includes Peter Campbell Brown Charles LaFollette and Dr Kathryn McHale. The board will hear cases on required communist registrations with the attorney general and decisions may be appealed in court.

Washington Truman Communist Control Board Seth W. Richardson Richardson Peter Campbell Brown Brooklyn Charles M. LaFollette Indiana Americans For Democratic Id J Coddaire Boston Haverhill Mass Kathryn McHale Logan Sport Ind Frank McHale Congress Trujpian Communist Control, Board American Communist Party Adaz

Two Freighters Collide in Foggy New York Harbor

Two large freighters collided in fog off New York harbor with no injuries but significant damage. The U S Pelican State struck the Danish Motorship Erria injuring her hull and flooding the engine room. The Erria sent a distress signal leading to Coast Guard cutter Tamarez and tugs towing her to port.

New York New York Harbor U. S. Pelican State Erria Pelican State Coast Guard Tamarez Baltimore Jo Crash Acene Ambrose

Quarterback Club Meeting At Eldridge Tonight

Ernest Mehl and Bob Busby will be guests at the town quarterback club meeting at 8:16 p.m. at the Eldridge, as the condition of Mencken worsens after a heart attack on October 12.

Baltimore Gohne Biene Mencken Ernest Mehl Kansas City Star Bob Busby The Journal-World Kers Eldridge Saris Gem

Sixth Street Cutoff Opens This Weekend

City Engineer J C Harper says Sixth Street cutoff will open Saturday morning to traffic. The project connects New Hampshire Street at Sixth to Massachus arts and ties into a long range Kaw River bridge rerouting plan. The $75 000 bond issue funded the improvement and plans outline future highway 40 rerouting to Sixth Street.

Lawrence Sixth Street Kaw River State Highway Commission Main Street Seventh Street New Hampshire Street

Kansan Homecoming Queen finalists named for halftime reveal

The Kansan University Homecoming selects three finalists for queen to be announced at halftime during the KU Nebraska game. Eight semi finalists were invited to dinner after a tea where five judges choose the finalists. Names include Mildred Wayne Boyle, Althea Clinton, Ade Hatfield, Marcia Horm, Kay Lambert, Dolores Martin, Connie Maus, and Alice Walls.

Kansan University Memorial Stadium Mildred Wayne Boyle Kanza Hall Ft. Riley Althea Clinton Hopkins Hall Hossington Ade Hatfield Delta Gamma Valley Falls Marcia iHorm Chi Omega Goodland Kay Lambert Pi Betz Phi Leavenworth Dolores Martin Foster Hall Hutchinson Connie Maus Alpha Chi Omega Kansas City Alice Walls Kappa Kappa Gamma Midland Texas

Carlson to speak at Wichita college rally Friday

LP Gov Frank Carlson Republican nominee for U S senator will address a collegiate Young Republican rally at the University of Wichita Friday night. An old fashioned torchlight procession is planned on campus before the speech.

Wichita Frank Carlson U. S University of Wichita

Stock Market Index Shows Mixed Gains In Opening Session

The oncyoning average of 60 stocks sits at 84.7 points with minor losses as traders react to early market signals. Gallagher Motor shares edge lower amid cautious commentary and mixed sector performance.

Symington Backing Indirect Controls Over Direct Price Curb

Washington on October 23 Washington announced that indirect controls such as higher taxes credit limits on consumer buying and material allocations would be tested before sweeping price and wage curbs. Symington said criticism of the anti inflation program is premature and a new mobilization board will meet regularly to coordinate economy control efforts.

Washington Uh—W. Stuart Sym My National Security Resources Board Symington Geta Commerce Department Interior Department

First hard freeze grips northwest Kansas

A mass of cold air moved into Kansas cutting unseasonably warm weather, producing the season’s first hard freeze in the northwest. Goodland marked 24 degrees while Chanute posted a high of 76 amid cloudy, cooler conditions elsewhere. Garrett warned of limited damage and a generally fair Tuesday turning chilly once more in the northwest.

Topeka Kangas Goodland Richard Garrett Kansas Kansat Chanute Hill City Cout Garrett Garrett Ald

KU students escorted to cleanup site after oil dump incident

A group of Kansas University students from a fraternity dumped oil cans along Country Club Road west of Lawrence. Sheriff Travis Glass said they returned to the site with law enforcement to remove the debris and will not face charges due to cooperation. A state littering law carries penalties, and the dean of men's office aided in organizing the cleanup.

K. U Country Club Road Lawrence Sainte Andersheriff Travis Ee Glass Glass the. K. U. Dean of Men’s Office

Kris Kringle College Opens Today

Kringle College opens today under Dean W. Howard as an 11 year old Santa Claus school. The program teaches would be Santas from distant regions including New Orleans and will feature three pre season terms this year with travel plans for December 1951.

Altice N. Y W. Howard Sante Claua Nyra Lycia Asia Minor Netherlands Scandinavia Howard New Orleana

Blood donor drive aims to stock local hospital bank

On day two a recruitment drive in Lawrence runs 9 to 5 to form a city blood storage list. Mrs. B Holmes, chair, says 10 percent of residents should register. 18 to 60 year olds eligible with parental consent for 16 to 21. Registration at 824 Massachusetts, about five minutes per person, with blood typing and medical history review.

Lawrence B. Holmes Douglas County Claude French Nellie Manley N. Wyman Storer Larry Heeb John B. Stewart C. T. Belt Winnie Knight

Printing industry could see revolutionary cost cuts says Garth

W W Garth of the Graphic Arts Research foundation told University of Kansas editors that new processes will cut publishing costs while improving product quality. He described a photo based type setting machine and an automatic page make up device, with rapid photoengraving under development.

W. W. Garth Graphic Arts Research Foundation Annnnal University of Kansas Kansas Garth Courly Maz Miller Russell Record Kansas Press Association K. U. Oklahoma A

Vinland Grange to Face National Service Judges

Vinland Grange completed plans to welcome five national judges for the national community service project contest finals. The group won Kansas first prize and advanced to the national finals for a 14000 prize. Judges include Paul Minn Edward Cherbo Kent Leavitt Arthur Leesch and Corey Key. They will arrive by plane from Lawrence tomorrow morning and be greeted by Grange members at the airport.

Vinland Grange Vinland Kansas No Man Agriculture Mise Paul Minn Edward G. Cherbonier Foundation For American Agriculture St. Louis Kent Leavitt National Association of Soil Conservation Districts Millbrook N. Y Arthur F. Leesch Texas Boerne Tex Corey P. Key South Carolina Lodge the Grange Woodrew Scursby Mia Chester Howard

Alfrey Named Chief of Operations Division in Japan

Lieut. Col. John Alfrey formerly of Orlando Florida was appointed chief of the operations division in the Japan Logistics Command based in Yokohama. He has prior service with the Eighth Army in Japan and World War II duties in supply and anti aircraft artillery.

Yokohama John Alfrey Orlando Fla Japan Logistical Command Walter L. Weihle Japan Logistics Command Japan Korea Air Force Navy Alfrey Eighth Army Far East Command University of Kansas Lawrence Louise M. Alfrey Helen Alfrey Robert T. Alfrey Colonel Alfrey United States Military Academy West Point N.Y

Winter Weather Hits Parts of United States

A harsh cold front spread across the nation with heavy snow blanketing regions like Land Lake and Ste Marie while Duluth reports subzero readings. Mild conditions persisted in the south and west as a belt of cooler air stretched from the northern plains to New England. The Great Lakes to Appalachia experienced cloudy skies and rain along the California coast saw wet weather.

Land Lake Ste Marie Mich Ned Goodland Duluth Minn New England Great Lakes Appalachian California

U N Day Observance Opens With Dr Wooster Talk

Lawrence hosts a free Community Building program marking the fifth U N anniversary. Fort Hays State University president emeritus Dr L B Wooster speaks on I N and L H. The event features Kansas University and global student performances including Mexican Hawaiian Arabic Finnish dances and songs.

International United Nations Lawrence T World Organization U.N Kxnasas U. N Fir. L. DB. Wooster Fort Hays I. N The Hays College K. U. Forign United Nations

Lawrence Chest Drive Reaches Weekly Total

The Lawrence Community Chest drive totals 6583.20 at week's end with the thermometer rising toward the halfway mark. Official drive began last Tuesday and additional gifts of varying amounts are listed from local businesses and individuals including Stukely Foods Ober's clothing Gamble's Kansas Colories and several named donors.

Lawrence Stukely Foods, Inc Ober's Gamble’s Kansas Hall Brothers Trucking _ company Kirchhoff - Hughes Litwin's Haynes and Keene McCoy's Miller-Jones Forcest A. Jackson Hugh Means C. G. Schulz E. Lee Treece

Books on Shelf Cares Aside K U Readies For Homecoming

Kansas University prepares for Homecoming with committees planning events and house decorations. Since 1913 Homecoming at K U has featured parades floats dances teams and a football game. The tradition survived World War I and has become a longstanding annual celebration tied to Lawrence and campus life.

K.U Mt. Oread K. U Alfred Scoop” Hill I/K. U University of Illiois H. B. Hungerford Euch Lawrence

Labor Act Backers Rally for Scrivner in Kansas

Rep. Errett P. Scrivner campaigns on Taft Hartley as a boon for workers defending the act against labor boss claims. He heads a GOP picnic at Clinton Park with free food, county candidates introduced, and potential relocation plans to a Community building if weather worsens. A Kanas turnaround includes a transcribed talk heard in Eudora and a Lone Star school event scheduled Thursday night under the same program.

Kansas Wand Clinton Park Scrivner Douglas County Eudora Republicana R. C. Jones D. M. Harris Viola Gerstenberger R. C. Ogden Eudora Trally Frank R. Gray Travis E. Glass Minnie E. Eudaly

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