Second Typhoon Approaches Philippines After Toll Rises
A second typhoon roared toward the Philippines as workers tally deaths from Typhoon Trix, with a Red Cross spokesman noting up to 600 or more dead. Wilma, moving faster on a similar path, threatened Manila by Tuesday with winds around 150 mph. Southern Luzon, Leyte, Samar and northeast Mindanao were in the danger zone. Trix had devastated Legaspi City and Tabaco, left 500,000 homeless, and caused at least 40 million dollars in damage in Albay Province.
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Philippines
Manila
Luzon
Leyte
Samar
Mindanao
Legaspi
Tabaco
Albay
K State Short Course on Preparing Tax Returns
Kansas State College in Manhattan announces a series of short courses for college men to learn income tax preparation. Workshops will be led by tax experts from the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Kansas State Commission of Revenue and Taxation. Sessions are scheduled in Chanute, Wichita, Dodge City, Colby, Beloit, and Ka.
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Manhattan
Kansas State College
Assi College
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Kansas State Commission of Revenue and Taxation
Wichita
Dodge City
Colby
Beloit
Andika
Morse quits Republican Party in Stevenson address
Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon announced he was leaving the Republican Party and would be an independent, though he would still call himself an independent Republican. He had shifted his support from Eisenhower to Adlai Stevenson and broke fully with the GOP, with uncertain effects on his Senate committee posts.
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Portland
Ore
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Volunteers
Stevenson
Republican Party
Morse
Dwight Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
GCF
Senate
Armed Services Committee
Senate Labor Committee
Three More Countries Elected to UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS Colombia Lebanon and Denmark were elected to the U N Security Council Saturday in the General Assembly without contest on the first ballot. The non permanent members join the council for terms to be determined by UN rules.
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United Nations
Colombia
Lebanon
Denmark
U. N. Security Council
General Assembly
Council
Kansas Casualties From Korean Action Released
Department of Defense lists casualties in the Korean area. Killed in action Pvt. Robert L. Smith of Lincoln. Wounded Second Lt. Jack P. Baldwin of Junction City and Sgt. Thomas J. Briggs of Andover. Pfc. Willard D. Wells of Winfield Pvt. Ide W. Addison of Wichita. Cpl. Donald E. Campbell of Geneset.
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Department of Defense
Robert L. Smith
Lincoln
Jack P. Baldwin
Junction City
Thomas. J. Sriggs
Andover
Pic
Willard D. Wells
Winfield
Ide W. Addison
Wichita
Donald E. Campbell
Acheson Attacks Soviet Role in Korean War
Secretary of State Acheson delivered a nearly three hour speech accusing Soviet Russia of leading the Korean War and pressed for an honest armistice. He warned that if communists reject peace, the U N may seek further military support and reprisals against Red China. The move backed a U N resolution endorsing Panmunjom talks and opposing forcible repatriation of prisoners. Twenty nations have signed on as sponsors with more indicating support.
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Acheson
U. S
U. N
Red China
Russia
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Korea
South Korea
Panmunjom
Stevenson praises Roosevelt as he visits grave and pledges forward path
Democratic nominee Adlai Stevenson paid tribute to Franklin D Roosevelt at his grave in Hyde Park and breakfasted with Roosevelt’s widow. He then spoke in Poughkeepsie about the U N as Roosevelt’s final legacy and urged forward looking policies, moving through New York toward Massachusetts as key electoral battlegrounds.
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NSON
sai_ Stevenson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Poughkeepsie
U. N
United Nations
Stevenson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin Roosevelt
Stevensson
America
Republican Old Guard
New York State
Massachusetts
Eisenhower
New York
Plans whirlwind finish for Dwight D. Eisenhower campaign
Washington reports Dwight D. Eisenhower will conclude his presidential bid with a pellmell schedule targeting Pennsylvania New York City and Chicago in the campaign’s final days before the November 1 election. The plan was outlined by Republican headquarters with details for Saturday still undetermined.
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Washington
Dwight Deer
Pennsylvania
New York City
Chicago
Pissel Sc
Appointment of State Senator Elmer Euwer to Law Examiners Board
In Topeka the appointment of State Senator Elmer Euwer, noted as a good attorney, to the state board of examiners was announced by the Kansas Supreme Court past president of the bar association. The unexpired term follows N. Cossman of Ashland.
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Topeka
Elmer Euwer
Goodina
State Board ’Examiners
Kansas Supreme Eer
Fanens Bar Sreociailon
Cossman
Ashland
Battlefront flash in Korea tests Red mountain strongholds
Allied air and ground forces pressed operations along the Korean front. U S Sabre jets shot down two Communist aircraft near the Yalu River as Red troops held key peaks including Pike's Peak and Triangle Hill. Meanwhile US Eighth Army imposed a blackout on unit identifications to obscure their positions.
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Iia
Snil
Reds
Centrol
Pike's Peak
Triangle Hill
U. S. Seventh Division
Iron Horse Mountain
Korea
Yalu River
Pinnae
Eugene P. Sennenberg
Chicago
U. S. Eighth Army
Poison in Letter Puzzles Austin Staff
Four International Life Insurance employees were hospitalized Friday with nausea headaches and neck pains after handling a scented letter. Doctors and public safety toxicologists investigated but found no clear poison. A. L. Young Peggy Dimkin Mary Ann Norton and Muriel Blair were among those affected as others were treated and released.
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Dr. Goddard
A. L. Young
Peggy Dimkin
Mary Ann Norton
Muriel Blair
A Little Cooler Topeka Weather Note
The forecast says generally fair weather across Kansas with cooler conditions in the northwest Sunday and no rain in sight. Lows Sunday morning 35 to 40 in the west and upper 40s in the east, with afternoon highs from the upper 60s to mid 80s. Observed 24 hour temps ended 6 am Saturday ranged from 87 at Hill City to 9 at Goodland.
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Topeka
Kansas
Hill City
Goodland
Conti
Sunda
Denver
Fort Worth
New Orleans
New York
Fee Rf
No Seat for Red China in United Nations Vote
U N General Assembly deliberated Saturday on seating China in the body. Delegate Ernest A. Gross argued Communist China could not join due to bloodshed in Korea. Britain’s Sir Gladwyn Jebb backed the stance.
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U. N
Ernest AS Gross
Korea
Britain
Gladwyn Jebb
Voters register at city hall on final registration day
Registration closed with 11 825 voters, 314 added Friday. City Clerk Harold Fisher notes the total trails the 1948 high of 12,166, and suggests a downward revision as some registrations were changes of address. Early voting urged to avoid evening lines. 500+ absentee requests already sent, war ballots for servicemen expected.
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Harold Fisher
Fisher
Lawrence
Tranta
Secretary of State
Mathia
Regrets Game Of Roulette- Too Late Regrets
In Miami Carlos Gomez 28 and Ricardo Rodriguez 23 drank beer and watched rain. Rodriguez suggested Russian roulette in Rodriguez apartment. Rodriguez spun the chamber then shot Gomez, who died instantly. Rodriguez was not booked for murder.
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Miami
Carlos Gomez
Ricardo Rodriguez
C. E. Hall
Rodriguez
Gomez
Hall
Art
Sailling
Polio cases in Kansas reach 1515 with 46 deaths
The state board of health reports 1515 polio cases this year in Kansas with 46 deaths. The tally covers all reported cases to date and notes no further fatal outbreaks beyond those already counted.
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Topeka
State Board of Health
Kansas
Topeka Data Shows June Employment Rise and Wage Figures
State agency reports a continued uptick in nonfarm payrolls with a roughly percent gain and a higher overall employment level than a year ago. The report highlights wage trends and notes a significant employment base above 75,000 in the region.
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Topeka
Ada Kenski
T Signon
Eisenhower campaigns Harlem tour after Korea pledge
Ike headed to New York from Detroit for a Harlem campaign swing to win Northern Negro votes while pledging to visit Korea after inauguration. He planned an outdoor address at Hotel Theresa and a Baker Field homecoming, criticizing the Truman administration and asserting a resolve to end the Korean War. He urged unity with free nations and UN members, warning against appeasement and stressing leadership failures.
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Korea
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New York
Harlem
Detroit
Theresa
Columbia University
Columbia
Baker Field
Truman
Itid
Free Nations
Asia
United Nations
Mail for servicemen urges early parcel post
Sami Moyer Lawrence mails supervisor says air parcel post Christmas packages for servicemen overseas should be mailed before November 25. After that, delivery can only reach the port of embarkation. sending from the port depends on military air cargo needs. Fire dept answers three alarms Friday and one early today including grass fire north of Midland and trash fires at Ark Street and Dread Street. A brush fire was extinguished at Phi Iota Theta fraternity Edge street.
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Sami, Moyer
Lawrence
Air Parcel Post
Moyer
Midland
Ark. St
Dread St
Phi Ei Theta Fraternity
Edge
Prairie Fire Sparks Near Lawrence Destroys Acres
A prairie fire, believed sparked by a locomotive, burned over 40 acres Friday afternoon in the Fall Leaf community about seven miles northeast of Lawrence. Extra railroad section crew and several farmers aided in lighting and containing the flames.
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Fall Leaf
Lawrence
Smith May Get New K U Post
Regents actions in Topeka next week may appoint Dean George Baxter Smith of the University of Kansas School of Education as dean of the faculty. Chancellor Murphy may also propose Prof Kenneth Anderson as dean to replace Smith. The post has been vacant since Dean Stouffer retired. approval hinges on regents. Smith, 45, has led KU Education School and the summer sessions since 1941 and served on the budget committee. Anderson, also KU born, holds BS MA and PhD from Minnesota.
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University of Kansas School of Education
University
Board of Regents
Topeka
Franklin D. Murphy
Kenneth Anderson
The
Educational School
George B. Smith
Smith
Facil
E. B. Stouffer
Murphy
Keith Lawton
K. U
Minneapolis
Minn
University of Minnesota
Columbia University
Woodstock
Moorehead State Teachers College
Uniersity of Buffalo
University of Iowa
Dean Smith
Army
Corps of
United States Army Reserve
W. Hills Parkway
Anderson
Minnesota
Local Price Control Plans Sparking Talk and Steps
Reports indicate officials may publish a plan next week to decentralize price controls. A proposed five member board would review price adjustments for retailers, with decisions likely framed by boards on Tuesday and Saturday statements.
Governor Ann Defends Campaign Tone in Reelection Bid
Governor Ann of Kansas rejects claims his campaign ignores issues and defends his approach as constructive. He cites the University of Kansas Geological Survey, noting wartime gains in plant construction totaling about two million dollars and annual production of three million dollars in new products, funded by the state.
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Ottawa
Kas
Ann
Kansas
University of Kansas Geological Survey
Burglary Lead Fails at Weaver's Department Store
Police review a $2,000 burglary at Weaver's Department Store with no solid lead. A suspect identified from photos by manager Larry Flannery was ruled out. Investigators pursue other known safecrackers while Kansas Bureau of Investigation suggests a professional job. Windows rattled between 3 and 3:30 Friday morning. no fingerprints found.
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Weaver's
John’ Ingalls
Sofe
Larry Flannery
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Topeka
KBS
Farm Extension Officers To Be Elected On Monday
Douglas County agricultural extension officials from Lawren will be elected at 8 p m Monday in the Chamber of Commerce offices. Three persons will be elected a man to represent agriculture, a woman to represent home economics and a man or woman to represent 4 H work. Any resident of voting age may vote for the representatives who help determine the work of the county farm agent and the county home demonstration agent. The first of five elections scheduled for the county this year was held at Globe school in Marion township Thursday night. Those elected are Wayne Powell agricultural representative Mrs Charles Hubbard Sr home economics representative and Hugh Boyce 4 H representative. Other township elections scheduled for next week are Eudora township at Hesper Community Hall Tuesday 8 p m Wakarusa township at Riverside School Wednesday 7 p m and Kanwaka township at Kanwaka hall Saturday 7 36 p m.
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Douglas County Agricultural Extension
Lawren
Chamber of Commerce
County
Globe School
Marion Township
Wayne Powel
Charles Hubbard Sr
Hugh ‘Boyce
Eudora Township
Hesper Community Hall
Wakarusa Township
Riverside School
Kanwaka Township
Kanwake Hall
State Traffic Deaths Reported in Topeka Kansas
State records show traffic fatalities listed in Topeka for the last 24 hours with numbers for 1952 and 1951. Details include daily totals and comparison to the prior year, reflecting ongoing highway dangers and fatalities.
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Topeka
Kansas
Meen
Douglas County 1952 Tax Roll Totals Over Two Million
The 1952 Douglas County tax roll totals 2,266,116.88 with 28,538 tax bills issued. Taxes may be paid by mail or in person at the county treasurer’s office, with statements required. First half due Nov 1 to Dec 20. second half due by June 20, 1953. delinquency after dates triggers penalties.
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Douglas County
Minnie Eudaly
Ito
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