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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1950

Page

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Red Invader Army Defeated as Seoul Falls to Allies

News from Tokyo reports the red invader army has been defeated and reduced to pockets of resistance. Allied armored pressure tightens around Seoul as American forces secure the capital. Seoul is now in American hands with Marines and infantry patrolling wrecked streets after final red retreat. Three more cities Taejon Namwon Hadong are in Allied control.

Tokyo Korea Walton H. Walker U. Ss. Eighth Army Seoul Sher A. P Don Whitehead Col Lewis (Cheaty) Puller Taejon Namwon Hadong Walker Puossn-Taejon-Seoul Inchon Asiatic

Weather and race notes from Topeka and Albuquerque

Cloudy with showers in Kansas through Friday. Forecaster predicts cooler highs mid 60s to low 70s and nights around 40s to 60s, with fog and drizzle in the southwest. Rainfall reported in several towns, with Topeka at 1.08 inches and Harveyville highest at 2.78 inches. In Albuquerque, Greer Garson’s Shorthorn bull wins state fair ribbon. two Kansas horses win races at New Mexico state fair.

Topeka Kansas Richard Garrett Garrett Harveyville Lecompton Horton Willard Hoyt Atchison Quenema Chapman Lebo Lawrence Wamego Reading McFarland Albuquerque N. M Greer Garson Miss Garson Philorth White Knight New Mexico State Fair Barker G. Rorick Johnson Convalescent M. C. Graber Manter Acme Dry Cleaners Mass

MacArthur Authorized to Cross 38th Parallel

Washington reports say General MacArthur has authority to move troops across the 38th parallel into North Korea if needed to destroy the North Korean army. Final decisions on occupying North Korea or establishing a postwar government remain pending UN approval and broader strategy.

Seoul Pe 38Th Parallel MacArthur 38Th Parallel Washington Douglas MacArthur North Korea United Nations Truman North Naam South Korea U. N Korea U.N. Security Council London New York U. S Britain France

Lovett Selected as Deputy Defense Secretary by Truman

Washington Sept 28 Former Undersecretary of State Robert A Lovett was chosen by President Truman to be deputy secretary of defense succeeding Stephen T Early. Lovett a longtime ally of Secretary Marshall will take a recess appointment pending Senate confirmation. He has served in various wartime and postwar government posts and is 55, a Huntsville Texas native now in New York investment banking.

Washington Robert A. Lovett Truman Defense Stephen T. Early Defense Post Lovett N. Y General Marshall Louis A. Johnson Marshall Congress Senate Vandenberg R.-Mich G.O.P Huntsville Tex Air

Six point peace plan for Korea outlined by U S sources

New York dated report says Washington, London, and Ottawa push a six point Korea peace formula seeking a unified state run with UN resources, no foreign bases, UN supervision, and strong Asian representation. Korea to join the UN and be organized to avoid threats, with military terms left to General MacArthur’s command.

New York Korea United Nations United States Britain Canada U.N China Soviet Union U.S MacArthur

Stock Market Index Rises Slightly in Evening Report

Average of 60 stocks stands at 82.4, up .3. Sol F Kunz Co operates in real estate, insurance, and finance, located at 5 E 9th in Philadelphia area code 214, Adv. department.

Sol F. Kunz Co

Late Baseball Scores Keep Pennant Hopes Alive

Brooklyn defeated Boston 6 to 5 to keep pennant hopes alive as the Giants beat Philadelphia 3 to 1. In Philadelphia the Giants' win followed Sal Maglie’s duel with the Phillies as part of a doubleheader. Boston’s Red Sox toppled Washington 4 to 3. Also notes Prof Frank Brown spoke on Polarized Light at a Kiwanis lunch at Eldridge Hotel.

Brooklyn Boston Braves New York Giants Philadelphia Phils Sal Maglie Philadelphia Phils Durochermen Whiz Kids Frank Brown Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Kansas Kiwanis Club Eldridge Hotel

Army chief of staff to attend war college opening

Gen J Lawton Collins will arrive Sunday at Sherman air force base near here to take part in opening exercises of the army war college Monday. He plans to fly in by plane and noon arrival is expected.

Ft. Leavenworth Kan J. Lawton Collins Army Chief of Staff Army War College Sherman Air Force Base

Haskell Day barbecue to use twelve hind-quarters of beef

Twelve hind-quarters of beef will fuel the Haskell Day barbecue on Friday at Haskell Indian Institute, with over 3,600 expected attendees. Joe Devine will supervise cutting and wrapping, and 50 assistants will help, including six butchers and 30 servers.

Haskell Indian Institute Haskell Chamber of Commerce Joe Devine Iola Allen County Kansas Devine Simon Hurwitz Lawrence Sanitary Milk and Ice Cream Company Chamber Army Wamego

Army to draft 330000 more to reach strength

Washington reports Maj. Gen. Clovis Byers told the House Armed Services Committee that the army plans to call at least 330000 men to bring its strength up from 170000 drafted through November. The extra 160000 would come in later months and may include some doctors and dentists.

Washington Clovis Byers House Armed Services Committee Vinson D.ga Byers

Little Change In Weather Pattern

Chicago reports a stable weather pattern with widespread showers in the Midwest and northern plains while the Pacific Northwest remains cloudy. The wet belt spans central plains through the western Great Lakes as cooler air spreads across the northern Rockies and Great Plains. Readings stay below normal in the mid Atlantic coast. Moorcroft Wyoming records freezing temperatures.

Chicago Midwest Great Plain Pacific Northwest Central Plains Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Rockies Great Plains Lake Superior Middle North Atlantic Moorcroft Wyo

Tax levies ready for Douglas county rural districts

Douglas county rural school districts have their levies computed and total tax rates set. The 1950 tax bill due first half in November shows state 1.670 mills, county 10.737, Lawrence 15.558, school district 60 at 16.68, and nine township levies led by Clintin 0.390, Grant 4.480, Kanwaka 9.100, Lecompton 4.150, Wakarusa 4.650, Eudora 6.230, Martin 0.730, Palmyra 7.960, Willow Springs 8.030. Lawrence taxpayers face 44.645 mills, about 59 cents per $1,000 above 1949.

Douglas County Mildred LeSner County Lawrence Clintin Grant Kanwaka Lecompton Wakarusa Eudora Martin Palmyra Willow Springs

Carlson To Launch Senate Bid In Junction City

Gov. Frank Carlson opens his fall senatorial campaign in Junction City with a kickoff at Municipal auditorium. He vows a forthright speech against Democrat Paul Aiken as party leaders and boosters attend, led by figures including Sen. Harry D. Dieter, Rep. Albert M. Cole, Ed H. Rees, and former Sen. Arthur Capper.

Topeka Frank Carlson United States Senate Junction City Muncipal Iguies Paul Aiken Carlson Harry di Albert M. Cole Ed H. Rees Arthur Capper Fred Bramlage The American Legion

W. C. Simons Admitted To Lawrence Memorial Hospital

W C Simons entered Lawrence Memorial hospital this morning for a heart ailment. The physician reported his condition satisfactory and expected release within a few days.

W. C. Simons Lawrence Memorial Hospital Mr. Simons

Postponed Football Game Between Lawrence Junior High and Haskell Freshmen

Rain forces postponement of the planned afternoon game between Lawrence Junior High School and Haskell freshmen. rescheduled for tomorrow. Also includes a religious notice from Lawrence Bible Chapel inviting discussion on divine prophecy and Russia’s role in current events.

Lawrence Junior High School Haskell

Fifty Percent Wheat Seeded In Douglas County

Rain interrupted farm work but about half the 1951 wheat crop in Douglas County has been seeded amid cool dry weather. Measurable moisture rose to .60 inch, aiding haying, silo filling, and soybean harvesting while frost threatens maturing crops. Seeding varies by area with eastern Douglas near start and western district about 50 percent done. Farmers also hay, cut alfalfa, harvest sorghum for silos, and test corn as wet conditions delay market buying.

Uglas Ernest Butell Baldwin Six Roger Caruthers Kanwaka Township Hubert Collins Douglas County Collins Hugh Boyce Marion Township Boyce Lawrence

Liberty Memorial High Names Class Officers in Balloting

Twelve Liberty Memorial high sophomores juniors and seniors elected class officers. Senior president is Dean Pontius with officers Lewis Phillips vice president Henry Lockard secretary and Jack Wolfe treasurer. Junior class president is Phil Endacott with Ethan Smith vice president Shirley Cox secretary and Mike Getto treasurer. Sophomore president Gene Hartarfer with Shirley Kent vice president Barbara Holloday secretary and Marion Seele treasurer.

Liberty Memorial High School Dean Pontius Harold A. Pontius Mississippi Street Lewis Phillips A. V. Phillips Alabama Street Henry Lockard H. Arthur Lockard Kentucky Street Jack Wolfe John Wolfe Massachusetts Street Phil Endacott James A. Endacott Ethan Smith Ethan A. Smith Illinois Street Shirley Cox Byron F. Cox Mike Getto M. J. Getto Maine Street Gene Hardtarfer G. H. Hardtarfer Shirley Kent Gene Kent Topeka Hattie Kent West Sixth Street Barbara Holloday James M. Holloday Marion Seele Alfred Seele

Ottawa approves park parking bond on November ballot

Ottawa city commissioners set a 150000 municipal parking bond on the November ballot. The Chamber of Commerce backs the proposal. Revenue from current parking meters would retire the bonds. Open evenings and Sundays.

Ottawa Kan Ane Chamber of Connerga Im

Ample feed supplies in Missouri and Kansas reported

Kansas City report on Sept 28 notes ample feed in Missouri and Kansas for corn belt livestock feeders. C W Lynam Burdett Bob White Garnett and Morton Tuttle Prairie Home Mo cite wheat pastures in western Kansas as excellent yet cattle and lamb shortages. Missouri trends to a second biggest corn crop.

Kansas City Missouri Ekanssa C. W. Lynam Burdett Bob White Garnett Morton Tuttle Prairie Home Lynam Kansas Livestock Association Kansas Tuttle

Kansas Chamber Announces 7 Speakers for Regional Industry Meet

The Kansas State Chamber of Commerce named seven speakers for the regional industrial conference set for Friday October 13 at the Union building on the KU campus. M W Watson and Maurice E Fager discuss defense production operations while E R Zook outlines a working plan for community industrial development. Afternoon speakers include George B Weeks Harry Woods Ray Faubion and Sam Gibson who will cover industrial planning and interagency cooperation. A bus tour of Lawrence will follow. Representatives from 30 counties are expected. A similar Wichita conference is noted with Dean Stocktons comment on modern industrial surveys as engineering blueprints.

Kansas State Chamber of Commerce Union K. U M. W. Watson Topeka State C. of C Maurice E. Fager Kansas Industrial Development Commission E. R. Zook Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Watson Fager Zook Ior Pus Jers George B. Weeks Dodge City Western Kansas Harry Woods State Chamber Ray Faubion Atchison C. of C Sam Gibson Iola Chamber of Commerce Bession Lawrence Pate Pees Chambers of Commerce Marshall Nemaha Doniphan Pottawatomie Jackson Atchison Jefferson Leavenworth Wabaunsee Shawnee Douglas Johnson Lyon Osage Franklin Miami Coffey Anderson Linn Woodson Allen Bourbon Wilson Neosho Crawford Montgomery Labette Cherokee Wyandotte Wichita Frank T. Stockton University Extension

Eight Men Inducted in Douglas County Draft Call

Local Draft Board No 18 issued an induction call for eight men this afternoon bringing total inducted from the Douglas County selective service board to 14. The group will depart Lawrence at 7 25 on October 11 and the names will be announced at departure. Four men were inducted September 13 and two more yesterday. This is the first October call, with pre induction examination notices expected soon.

Army Douglas County Selective Service Board Lawrence Gertrude Halberg

Tickets On Sale For S M H S Topeka Game

Tickets for the Lawrence versus Topeka high school football game are on sale at Round Corner drug store and the high school office. Adults 75 cents, children 25 cents, students 50 cents. The game is at Moore Bowl on Washburn University campus West Seventeenth Street, starting at 8 p.m.

Lawrence Topeka Round Corner Moore Bowl Washburn University West Seventeenth Street

Lightning damages home on Louisiana Street this morning

Lightning struck the R. L. Cloke residence at 2 Louisiana Street around 7 o'clock, damaging the power line entry. Fire Chief Paul Ingels said the strike burned out the electric meter and scorched one side of the house near the meter.

Cloke Louisiana Street Paul Ingels

Douglas County 4-H and FFA Youth Day Set at Memorial High

About 400 4-H club members and 50 FFA youths from Memorial high schools will attend a daylong event at the Community building on Saturday October 7 sponsored by the Douglas County Kern Association. Highlights include awards, pins for beef swine home economics and wheat champions, and a 2 PM football game at Memorial Stadium KA U.

Douglas County Farmers of America Memorial High Schools Douglas County Kern Association Agends Edward Mare First National Bank County Lartin F.F.A Memorial Statum K. U Bankers Association Deal Six 4-H

Appointment of Dr. Arthur Davidson as assistant dean at KU

Chancellor Deane W. Malone announced Dr Arthur Davidson will serve as assistant dean of the graduate school at the University of Kansas. A KU chemistry professor since 1921 and associate editor of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, he will oversee contracts for fundamental research and assist with administrative matters.

Arthur David University of Kansas Dean Nelson Doctor Davidson Journal The American Chemical Society K.U K.u.’S Nelson Ae Ichairman All University Bidget University E. B. Stouffer Nelson

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