Senate funds Kansas bases in military construction bill
Senate approves supplemental spending totaling 1.824 billion with Kansas bases receiving 10,021,009 and Missouri bases 7,509,000. Kansas allocations include Ft Leavenworth 459,000 Ft Riley 3,353,000 McConnell AFB 763,000 Forbes AFB 2,001,000 Schilling AFB 3,445,000. Missouri allocations cover Ft Leonard Wood 4,663,000 Richards Gebaur AFB 1,215,000 Whiteman AFB 471,000 Aero Chart Information Center St Louis 1,162,000.
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Missouri
House
Ft. Leavenworth
Ft. Riley
MccConnell Afb
Forbes Afb
Schilling Afb
Ft. Leonard Wood
Richards-Gebaur Afb
Whiteman Afb
Aero Chart Information Center
St. Louis
Series of Fast Deals Ends In Court Unraveled
PORTSMOUTH England Alan Haines 24 unravelled a chain of fast deals in court detailing how a 20 pound deposit on a 67 pound motorcycle led to a 129 pound second bike a 244 pound third motorcycle a 475 pound car a final 450 pound car and 25 pounds cash. The court deferred sentence on four charges of stealing and one of false pretenses.
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Portsmouth
England
Alan Haines
Haines
Six Years in Office Judge Has First Case
Louisvile Ky George F Hardman police judge of West Buechel will hold court for the first time Aug 31. The delay came from the town lacking a marshal so no arrests were made. Hugh Johnson was hired as marshal recently and has already made several arrests.
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Louisville
George F. Hardman
West Buechel
Hugh Johnson
Wall Street Bucks Ahead On Active Trading Session
New York stocks surged late in the afternoon as heavy trading heated the market. Volume neared 2.6 million shares, up from about 2.04 million the previous day, signaling strong demand and brisk market action.
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New York
Yester- Bowe
Hog and Cattle Prices Weak
Kansas City market reports cattle slaughter slow with declines noted in steer and feeder prices. Hog prices show slight easing while sheep demand steady. grain, produce, and dairy items move with mixed bids across Chicago and Kansas City exchanges.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
U. S
Kansas City Hay Receipts and Local Market Notes
Kansas City reports hay receipts of 6 cars prairie none this week or year. Eggs and dairy prices listed with Grade A Crescent and Cream details. Deaths include Frank Gibson, 76, Humboldt area, with funeral arrangements. a Topeka incident involving soldiers and a non released name.
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Kansas City
Four Soldiers Questioned Over Topeka Assault Claim
Police questioned four Black soldiers from Fort Riley after a Topeka woman 23 said she was grabbed and forced into their car and hurt last night. The men were apprehended as they returned to Junction City. The incident report notes the woman sustained injuries.
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Topeka
Ft. Riley
Junction City
Hem
Elizabeth Taylor Leaves Hospital After Caesarean Birth
Actress Elizabeth Taylor left Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center thirteen days after delivering a daughter by Caesarean section. The premature baby remains hospitalized. Miss Taylor is married to producer Mike Todd.
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New York
Elizabeth Taylor
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
Miss Taylor
Mike Todd
Traffic Safety Awards Presented by Gov Docking
Gov George Docking presented bronze plaques to first place winners in the 1956 Kansas traffic safety contest. Cities and counties receiving honors include Topeka Leavenworth Bourbon and Comanche with districts and departments cited for safety work.
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Topeka
George Docking
Traffic and Safety Departments
Kansas Highway Commission
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