ROK Army Nears Manchurian Border in Korea Drive
Seoul reports South Korean forces within 32 miles of the Manchurian border as UN divisions push north for victory. An American F 5 Mustang was shot at near the border and forced to land at sea. other allied planes and units engage enemy positions amid rapid maneuvers north of Korea.
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Seoul
Washington
Mond
Public of
Korea
R.O.K
Herder
Hormoxtone
Huichon
MacArthur
Tokyo
Thompson to speak at Republican meeting on Friday
Mrs Tracey Mitchell Thompson a Eudora native now with the state highway department will address a Republican headquarters gathering at 24 Massachusetts street Friday evening. She will discuss spending and taxes and the civil rights propaganda alleged to be used by the national administration. Local Republican candidates attend. meeting is sponsored by the Old Republican club with officers Mrs Carrie Davis Mrs Farinda Lambkins Mrs Mande Hill and Mrs J W Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracey Mitchell Thompson
Eudora
State Highway Department
Republican
Massachusetts Street
Thompson
Old Republican Club
Carrie Davis
Farinda Lambkins
Mande Hill
J. W. Clark
Induction Calls Add Five From Local Draft Board 18
Five more registrants left for induction into the army from Local Draft Board No. 18 this morning. Inductees include Kenneth Wayne Williamson of Houston Texas formerly of Lawrence Virgil Junior Pistole Lecompton Marvin Pale Manis Lecompton Charles Gleed Wagstaff Emporia formerly of Lawrence and Thomas Clifford Kring. This completes October induction and pre induction calls for the board. Future notices will cover November and December.
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Army
Kenneth Wayne Williamson
Houston
Texas
Lawrence
Virgil Junior Pistole
Lecompton
Marvin Pale Manis
Charles Gleed Wagstaff
Emporia
Thomas Clifford Kring
Reserve call up plan may take weeks to activate
Washington reports that the orderly reserve procedure may need a month or more to be fully enacted. Defense officials say a minimum 30 day notice is now in effect, with two months needed to finalize details across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
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Washington
Iit
Defense Marshall
Defense
Marshall
Army
Navy
Lair Force
Banquet Honors Fourteen Vets From Liberty Memorial High
A banquet to honor fourteen veterans who completed three years of farm training at Liberty Memorial High School will be held tomorrow at 3 oclock in the L A L E LS Cafeteria. Afterward the training instructors and officials will hear K State professor Raymond Dull speak on Balanced Farming and Family Living.
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Liberty Memorial High School
L.alels
Raymond Dull
K-State
Dull
Edwin Sample
Alan Hadl
Joe Cox
LaVerne Dillon
Bourke Jardon
George Laobingier
Joe White
Joe Edley
Herbert Angeva
Henry Fox
Elmer Bahnmaier
Walter Coffman
Charles Jaeerke
Chester Har Ts
U.S.D.A. Council
Douglas County
William Coombs
Paul Johnson
Chinese Reds Move On Tibet From Tokyo Report
Radio Peiping broadcast that Chinese reds are advancing on Tibet to free 3,000,000 Tibetans from imperialist oppression. The Tibetan region, ruled by Lamaist priests, covers 470,000 square miles in the Himalayas and is often called the top of the world. News of a potential communist inspired war in Asia spread through Asian capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Peiping
Tibet
Red Radio
Himalaya
Asia
China
Korea
Plane Repaired At Lawrence Airport En Route To Tulsa
A Standard Oil of Ohio passenger twin engine Lockheed Lodestar grounded at Lawrence en route from Cleveland to Tulsa was repaired after a connecting rod problem in the port engine. Chief pilot Harry Sievers said the plane would resume its run tonight. A second company plane carried the remaining passengers to Tulsa. Mrs. Sam Elliott, 1416 West Seventh Street, was among those returning from a visit with her son.
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Oi Company of Ohio
Inea
Tulsa
Harry Sievers
Lawrence
Stevid
Cleveland
Sam Elliott
West Seventh Street
Sam 5S. Elliott
Andard Oil
78 Donors On R Day At Massachusetts Street
Seventy eight persons registered on community blood program R day at 24 Massachusetts street for donor typing. Signed up individuals will be notified of acceptance, blood type, and when to report for two pints to the storage bank. Those unable on R day may call Red Cross to schedule typing at hospital labs.
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Massachusetts Street
Red Cross
Mise
Virginia Detler
Watkins Hospital
Joan Young
S. Roger Allen
Jt Smith
Trick
Rally at Lone Star Readied with Scrivner Address
A Republican rally will be held at the Lone Star schoolhouse tomorrow night at 8 o clock. Rep. Errett P Scrivner will give a transcribed address with a politics film. Refreshments will be served. Douglas County G O B candidates will be introduced.
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Trally
Lone Star
Errett P. Scrivner
U.S
Douglas Countey
Douglas County Corn Yield Good Despite Dry Weather
Douglas County farmers report corn yields near 50 bushels per acre on upland and Kaw bottoms with moisture around 14 percent. Drying weather speeds grain readiness while stalks dry too fast. some nighttime husking occurs as harvest progresses. Notable yields include George Petty's 500 bushels per acre and Oscar Powell’s 100 bushels per acre, with Powell selling surplus to Lawrence elevators.
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Douglas County
George Petty
North Seventh Street
Kaw Bottoms
Oscar Powell
Lawrence
W. R. Jeffries
Route 4
Jeffries
Carroll Wingert
Wingerts
Melvin Davidson
John Clevenger
Sharp Mercury Drop Hits Northern Kansas Frost Report
Topeka reports a sharp cold snap with frost across northern Kansas. Forecaster Richard Garrett predicts little damage, with Topeka at 34 degrees and highs near 74 to 80 tomorrow. Moisture remains scarce, last statewide rain was October 2, and dry conditions are expected for two more days.
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Topeka
Kansas
Richard Garrett
Hill City
Promi Farmer
Toomorrow
Chanute
Garrett
One Of Three Women Vies For KU Homecoming Queen
The 1950 Kansas University Homecoming queen will be chosen from three finalists Miss Mays Miss Walle and Minn Hatfield. The winner will be crowned at halftime during the Kansas Nebraska game and the decision remains secret until the moment of crowning. The finalists were selected from a 30 person pool after interviews with five judges and will appear publicly on WDAF TV at 6 PM tomorrow. Miss Mays 18 a Kansas City MO sophomore represents Alpha Chi Omega Miss Walle 20 Midland Texas is a junior and member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority Minn Hatfield 12 Valley Falls is a sophomore and Delta Gamma member.
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University of Kansas
Kansas-Nebraska
Wdaf- TV
Miss Mays
Kansas City
Alpha Chi Omega
Miss Walle
Midland
Texas
Atomic weapons progress report from Washington
Chairman Gordon Dean of the Atomic Energy Commission said the program is much better than a year ago and stronger than Russia. He indicated a site for hydrogen bomb work would be chosen soon and noted progress toward a submarine atomic power plant.
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Washington
Gordon Dean
Atomic Energy Commission
Russia
Dean
KU Endowment to proceed with dorm projects despite high bids
Kansas University Endowment Association plans to proceed with construction of three dormitories on campus after reviewing low bids. Contracts may be signed next week pending detail on alternates and budget gaps. Low bid totaled 441,758 with alternates and recent funds narrowing to about 423,068 but still above available bequest and appropriations. University will oversee actual construction with three brick three story houses for about 410 students near 17th and Louis streets, aiming for some space by next fall if possible.
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Kansas University Endowsment Association
Lyle Stephenson
Gertrude Sellards Pearson
Sabe Construction Com
Electric Company
SHI Plumbing Company
Lawrence
Ahtheide Endowment Association
University
Stephenson
Pearann
Pearson
Endowment Association
Vth and
Loui Streets
Irvin Youngberg
Thhe E. U. Endowment Association
Kansan
County Farm Bureau Membership Drive Kicks Off
The Duurkis county Farm Bureau votes to begin its annual membership drive with a November 15 dinner at The Hearth. A stag for all workers will be held November 4. Hugh Reyes chairs the drive with Don Witheffer, Raymond Pine, Jack Malone, Jesse Sutton, and Herve Kinser leading township outreach. Governor Carlson plans support, as does Frank Becite from the state Farm Bureau.
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Duurkis County
Rive
Fual
L. L di
Orga
ATE
Ell
Hugh Reyes
Chaigneim
Don Wi Heffer
Raymond Pine
Jack Malone
Jesse Sutton
Herve FE Kinser
Frank Becite
State Farm Bureau
Art
Douglas County
Rex
Plana
Bernasek
Baereau
Fra Carisun
Parm Bureau
Mystery high school team notes and quotes in chaotic report
Fragments from a chaotic local sports note mention a basketball program, a varsity effort, and names like Lane and Shits. The text references a Friday night event, a coach or organizer, and some charged baskets but details are unclear.
Prairie chicken season opens in Kansas counties
Sportsmen report a strong start to Kansas prairie chicken season with many hunters netting the daily bag in 1943 era conditions. Iola, El Dorado, and nearby areas saw heavy turnout with hundreds of cars and breakfast crowds before dawn. Some hunters secured limits early, while others found birds elusive in Fort Scott and surrounding districts.
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Kansas
Karena
Sunset Tod
el Dorado
Iola
Dave Hart
Alderson
Ava
Charles I
Sientz
RT. McGey
Great Bend
Wre
Leroy
Sind
Tolaifoodsen
Coffey
Anderson
Sequon
Allen
Bourbes
Butler, Chase, Elk
Frank Greenwood
Linn
Lyon, Morris
Osapye
Wabaunsee
Fort Scott
Hells
Taxes Due Next November in Douglas County
Taxes for 1950 in Douglas County will be due next November with 2s,605 tax bills mailed to taxpayers. The average levy is 4.2 mills on a 354.95 per 31,000 valuation, and Lawrence will face a 344.64 per 1.00 property valuation. First-half taxes are due December 24 and second-half by June 20, with a 1 percent penalty for early payment.
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Douglas County
Vecumy
Riley
T. R. Gerhart
Topekic
Melvin Miler
Miller
Cooper
Mre
Mildred
Wiworth
Lawrence
Hiand
Coutty Ter Miller
Bernige Davis
Pearl Knight
Register of Deeds' Office
Marlene Underwond
Minnis Street
Chanute Man Killed in Navy Mine Sweeper Sinking
Identified among five officers and 24 enlisted men hurt when the mine sweeper Pledge struck a mine off the eastern coast. The deceased is Maritime Apprentice Thomas Albert Jackson, son of Mrs Louise Maxine Jackson of Chanute Kansas.
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Koren
Red Korean
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Prongyane
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Wargwan
South Korea
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Taegu
Taejon
Wonsan
MacArtthurs
Trace Mitchell Thompson
U.S. Army
Sundeyn
Capen
Cateet
Zod & Li
Doll
Radio Peipinz
Cail
Community Blood Service
Ranson
Ada Hatfield
Alice Ruth Walls
Connie Maus
Wrenee
India
Hank Krown
Derby
Locust Street
Wood and Sons
K. U
Sheila Thornton
Raybert Thornton
Route 2
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Miami Reach
Fla
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Harnar
Winter Veterans Hospital
American Legion Auxiliary
William Kall
L. R. Dodson
V. W. Roy
George
County Farm Bureau
Wrenton
Ned
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Federal Povernment
Jayhawk
Cage Gane
Heck
Ithonal Varsity
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Mies
Ecu
Weill
Insola
Goodrich Co
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Hansa
Toby
Joe Tight
Paine
Havre
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