Allies Prepare To Jump Barrier In Seoul Assault
Allied forces massed to breach the Han River barrier and seize Seoul before red troops rally. Marines and Seventh Division push from Inchon toward Yongdongpo and unbridged Han crossings. Reds retreat south as UN forces establish beach heads and push inland toward the Korean capital.
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Tokyo
Seoul
Han River
Washington
Defense Department
Marine Division
United Nations
Naktong River
Second Front
Sherman
Seventh Division
Inchon
Ongdungpo
Waegwan
Kanan
Naktong
Masan
Pohang
Bie Puns Dt
Jeds
William Hlner
Kimpo
Tydings Wins in Maryland and Wisconsin Senate Vote
Maryland Democrat Millard Tydings won renomination for a fifth term as he led in incomplete returns. In Wisconsin Senator Alexander Wiley was favored to win the Republican nomination against Edward J. Finan with Dems fielding four candidates. Massachusetts voted for House and governor nominees while Dever faced no opposition. Rhode Island held routine Democratic and Republican primaries.
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Alexander Wiley
Wisconsin
Millard Tydinga
Maryland
Tydinga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Yestay
Compinadente
Twn Annments
Pearce
Massachusetts
Wiley
Edward J. Finan
Bristol
House
Paul A. Dever
Adm
Louis E. Denfeld
Naval Operations
Martin
MclCormacks
William Pres
Ten Lane, Jr
John Marshall Butler
Baltimore
Tydings
Rhode Island
Senate
Defeat hinted for Taft in early administration critique
The article reports sharp administration criticism of Taft from W Averell Harriman and others. It cites warnings that follow years of policy and argues that Taft's defeat in November was predicted. The piece notes implications for Communist concerns and reflects tense political debate in Washington.
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IPA
Houston
Spo American Federation
al Labor
Robwin Taft
Ohio
W. Averell Harriman
Trumin
Wis
A.P.S
William Gree
Russia
Congress
Ibengs
Stock Market Update Tumbles Amid Broad Decline
A brief market note shows the average GU stocks at 1.6, down 0.5. The item also lists Funk's Mortuary and Chaos Ambulance Service along with Pa. 119 as an advertising reference.
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Funk
Churchill Attacks Attlee as Britain Teeters on Vote
London Sept 19 Winston Churchill charged the Labour government with causing bitter political strife while urging unity against communists at home and abroad. He opened a one day debate on a censure motion aimed at toppling Attlee’s ministry over steel nationalization. The government expected a narrow victory, aided by ailing MPs, with several Labour members traveling abroad or awaiting hospital care to attend.
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London
Winston Churchill
Inder
Churchill
Labor
William Whiteley
T. F. Hubbardy
Stafford Cripps
Marshall OK'd for defense secretary by Senate panel
Washington reports that the Senate armed services committee approved Gen. George C. Marshall's nomination to be secretary of defense by a seven to two vote. Chairman Tydings said the full Senate likely would take up the measure in due course. Senators Cain and Knowland opposed Marshall citing his military background.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
George C. Marshall
Tydinga
D-Md
Senate
Cain
Crossing River With U S Second Division in Sept 1919
A day long river crossing of the Naktong by U S Second Division and South Korean troops established a bridgehead about a mile inland on the west bank. Assault boats ferried doughboys amid shellfire while rubber rafts carried jeeps with recoilless rifles. North Korean dead littered the riverbank as engineers plus infantrymen built bridges and prepared for further action, while U S forces warned against a repeat of Anzio.
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U.S
Koryeo
Siollen Naktong
West Bank
Anzio
U. S. Eighth Army
Changnyonye
Darwin Harbin
Hack
Nuerad
Wolking
India seeks Chinese seats at UN as fifth session opens
The UN General Assembly opened its fifth session in New York on September 19 with India leading the charge for Communist China to receive Chinese seats. Sir Benegal N. Raw introduced the Indian motion after Romulo urged delegates to back UN authority with military power as 59 nations observed a moment of silence.
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New York
India
China
United Nations
Soviet Union
Benegal N. Raw
Carlos J. Romulo
Former Resident Charles Borden Spencer Dies at 82
Charles Borden Spencer 82 died last evening at a Wichita nursing home after seven months there. A native of Lawton born December 1 1867 he was a KU pharmacy graduate and 50 year registered pharmacist based in Lola. He served as postmaster school board mayor and finance commissioner and was survived by his daughter Lucene Spencer Bayles four grandsons two great grandsons and three sisters-in-law. Funeral at Oak Hill Cemetery Wednesday at 4 30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Dale Turner.
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Charles Borden Spencer
Wichita
Lucene Spencer] Bayles
Spencer
Lawthorn
University of Kansas
School of Pharmacy
Lola
Lawrence
E. F. Bayles
Anna Barker
George S. Barker
Hugh Means
LN. Lew
R. B. Caples
Great Falls
Mont
Spencer J
Oak Hill Cemetery
Dale Turner
Man Falls From UP Train Near Linwood
Leavenworth Kan Sept 19 a man identified as Andrew Whitaker 37 of Waverly La fell to his death early today about 1 am from a speeding Enron Pacific passenger train near Linwood in southern Leavenworth County Train attendant K Cy Reynolds said the train was about 70 mph when the man rose from a seat in a chair car walked toward the vestibule opened the door and climbed out Reynolds shouted but the man disappeared into darkness The body was recovered at the next stop Identification was made by Acting Coroner John T Bradley from papers found on the man including a torn ticket from Waverly to Vallejo California
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Leavenworth
Kan
Andrew Whitaker
Waverly
Enron
Leavenworth County
Linwood
K. Cy. Reynolds
Reynolds
John T. Bradley
Badles
Vallejo
Calif
Big Three Move to Expand West German Authority
The United Nations Britain and France pledge to form mobile formations for subversive activity and grant West Germany greater control as part of an integrated defense for European freedom. They stress unity against Soviet Russia as they outline six German occupation policy decisions and align on resisting aggression toward the federal republic and Berlin. The communique signals Western allies’ support for West German participation in a broader European security framework.
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New York
United Nations
Britain
France
Acheson
Robert Schdman
Ernest Bevin
Unite Nations
General Assembly
Russia
Germany
Soviet Union
Federal Republic
West Germany
Berlin
Joint football bargain tickets go on sale in Lawrence
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce sports committee and ten Junior Chamber members promote a nine game joint ticket for Liberty Memorial high school and Haskell Institute home games at Haskell stadium. Tickets cost 4.50 including tax, saving 2.25 versus separate prices, with first game September 22 against Manhattan.
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Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Liberty Memorial High School
Haskell Institute
Haskell Stadium
Lawrence Lions
Manhattan
Alan Woolard
Lions
French outpost Dongkhe falls to Vietminh forces
Indochina report says Communist led Vietminh captured the Dongkhe post about 100 miles northeast of here. About 2,500 Vietminh troops attacked since Saturday with 50 French killed and 100 wounded. Concentrations reported near Laokay on the Chinese border. French and American sources warned of a potential crisis but denied a general offensive yet. A Saigon army HQ spokesman denied Chinese Communist attacks on frontier garrisons.
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Indochina
Saigon
Dongkhe
What's-it mystery drone seen over Missouri skies
Poplar Bluff reports Southeast Missourians spotted a mysterious gadget that hovered about noon. The Malden Army Air Base weather station could not identify it as it drifted east and south. A Memphis office notified a jet to investigate up to 35,000 feet.
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Pri
Memphis, Tenn
Harvest Delayed In Douglas County From Weather Shifts
Douglas county harvest for soybeans and corn will start around October first or later due to slow maturity. Warm dry early week weather helps corn advance more than soybeans, though frost threatens corn. Local elevators report corn nearly mature but still too wet to store. beans planted late and many fields show variable moisture and soil conditions.
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Douglas County
Pete Underwood
J. Underwood and Sons
Tom
Paul Smart
Derby
India
Ward Landis
Route 1
Deal Six
Couity
Six
Douglas county groups join crusade for freedom radio
Prof. M C Slough of Kansas University Law School named chairman of the Douglas county chapter of the national Crusade for Freedom to establish radio stations behind the Iron Curtain. Gen Lucius D Clay is national chairman of the government endorsed National Committee for a Free Europe Inc. Chancellor Deane W Malott of KU named to national council. J P Harris Hutchinson publisher named Kansas state chairman. Local drives set up enrollment stations with boosters and optional donations.
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M. C. Slough
Kansas University Law School
Douglas County
National Crusade For Freedom
Deane W. Malott
E. U
Lucius D. Clay
U.S. Army
Germany
National Committee For A Free Europe, Inc
J. P. Harris
Hutchinson
Kansas State
National Council
Malott
Frank Carlson
Harry Darby
Andrew Schoeppel
England
Kansas City
Berlin
Slough
K. U
Emil L. Telfel
K. A
Kansas Civil Defense Plans Likely Discussed Next Week
Topeka Sept 19 Gov Frank Carlson announced another meeting on plans for a Kansas civil defense program is likely next week. Carlson said he would convene the state program with Standish Hall Wichita civil defense director after studying the federal plan.
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Topeka
Kansas
Frank Carlson
Standish Hall
Wichita
Police Chief Warns of Alley Parking Ordinance Enforcement
Chief D A Moore cautions Lawrence motorists that the newly printed alley parking ordinance is now in effect and will be enforced. Vehicles may not stop or park in alleys except for traffic rules or to load and unload passengers or goods. Violations are misdemeanors. Moore says the rule targets obstructive parking, not normal deliveries, noting danger to emergency passage.
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D. A. Moore
Journal-World
Lawrence
Near midsummer temperatures across the nation
The Associated Press reports fair weather with seasonal temperatures for most of the country. The Midwest saw near midsummer readings, while northern Illinois and Indiana and southern lower Michigan experienced showers. A severe storm hit Phoenix causing about 1 million dollars in damage, injuring several, and damaging over 40 airplanes at Sky Harbor. About 50 small frame homes were destroyed, leaving over 50 families homeless.
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Chicago
Midwest
Ilinoia
Indiana
Michigan
Texas
New Mexico
Phoenix
Ariz
Sky Harbor
World Crisis lectures open at Kansas university Fraser theater
Chancellor Deane W. Malott starts a new KU course on the present international situation titled The Wain Crisis with a lecture on The World on Your Doorstep. The program runs four more weeks with nightly talks, featuring both university and outside experts, and some sessions moved to Hoch Auditorium to accommodate crowds.
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Deane W. Malott
Kansas University
Fraser Theater
Altho
K. U
Doris Freeson
Hanson Baldwin
New York Times
T. W. Smith
Syracuse University
Henry Haskell
The
Kansas City Star
Hoch Aeditorium
Paul B. Lawson
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dean Lawson
Tnday
Plans Completed for Vinland Fair
Plans were completed for the 42nd Vinland Grange fair to be held on the fairgrounds north of the high school Thursday through Saturday. Events include a Thursday night pro am by ixie and Combo, a Friday 7:30 pm Kansas City radio entertainers group, and a two part Saturday night program featuring Vinland Grade School and High School singing with the Clifford ice family of Ottawa. a fencing demonstration by Barry Davis and Preston Hunter. Amusements chair Hubert Hoskinson arranged daily ball games and a Friday morning horseshoe pitching contest. Entries in poster, home economics, farm and flower departments due by 5 pm Friday. release at 4 pm Saturday.
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Vinland Grange
Ixie
Baldwin Commercial Club
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Ci
Firsl
Vinland
Amusements
Truck Traffic Barred on Highway 24 to Topeka
Highway 24 between Lawrence and Topeka closed to truck traffic after an overloaded truck damaged a bridge over the Delaware River near Perry. Dale Bloom of Overbrook tied the bridge with his load, pulling it out of line, prompting the Patrol to restrict trucks while other traffic passes. A Woodlawn School Boys Club opens for fifth and sixth graders and junior high students in North Lawrence with Chet Laniewski as club leader. meet 7 to 9 PM in Woodlawn gym tomorrow.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Delaware River
Perry
State Highway Patrol
Dale Bloom
Overbrook
North Lawrence
Woodlawn School
Woodlawn Boys
Chet Laniewski
Ci Recreation Department
Weather Forecast For Midwestern And Plains States
The forecast covers Missouri Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma from September 18 through 20. Temperatures will run about 2 degrees above normal in Missouri, near normal to 5 degrees above in Nebraska and Oklahoma, with varied humidity. Precipitation ranges from scattered showers to moderate totals, mainly Thursday through Saturday, and temperatures in the 60s to low 80s with highs in the 70s to 80s on most days.
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Missouri
Nebraska
Kan
Okiahoma
Oklahoma
Kansas
Okla
Homa
Kardan Dear Ron
Oktanhorte
Kansas City
Minneapolia
New York
Oklahoma City
Washington
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