Youth burglars confession spurs new thefts in Coffeyville
In Coffeyville two youths ages 15 and 13, awaiting juvenile court trial for burglary on Feb 1, admit to seven break-ins over the past two weeks. Asst. Chief Art Gamble notes further burglaries continue as authorities monitor the pair. In Fort Scott Mercy Hospital crowns first baby. Smiths pay nothing for services. Parsons civil defense holds meeting to form ground observer corps.
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Coffeyville
Asst
Art Gamble
Fort Scott
New Mercy Hospital
L. Dale Smiths
Mound City
Mary Xavier
Smiths
Parsons
Virgil A. Knowles
Civil Defense
State Senate Group Okays Probe Plan
The Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee approved a House resolution for a broad legislative committee investigation of state government operations. Sen. R. C. Woodward chaired the unanimous eight member panel. Attorney General Fatzer said the resolution isn’t proper for the current budget session. The House had passed it 105-4. a Senate vote was expected early next week.
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Topeka
House
Senate
Sen
R. C. Woodward
R-El Dorado
Atty
Harold R. Fatzer
Fatzer
1st Infantry Division Welcomes Matthews
FT. RILEY The 1st Infantry Division will welcome its new commander Maj. Gen. Willis S. Matthews with an honor guard ceremony tomorrow. Matthews is from Jackson Tennessee and succeeds Brig. Gen. John S. Guthrie of La Junta California, who has been acting commander.
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FT. Riley
1St Infantry
Willis S. Matthews
Matthews
Jackson, Tenn
John S. Guthrie
la Junta
Calif
Guthrie
Democrats Propose 51 Billion Highway Plan With Tax Increases
A new Democratic proposal seeks a 51 billion dollar highway program over 13 years funded by a mix of federal and state contributions. The bill lacks financing details but the Ways and Means Committee is reviewing tax options to raise 14 to 17 billion dollars. Previous finance ideas included raising the federal gasoline tax and higher levies on tires tubes trucks and buses to support a 250 billion dollar interstate system, with states contributing about 2 billion.
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Washington
Federal Funding Split Reaches 50-50
The program now receives 700 million dollars annually from federal sources, with a 50-50 split between federal and other funding partners. This shift strengthens support for the initiative and solidifies long term financing.
Nation's Press Reports Greatest Volume Year
The trade publication Editor and Publisher says the nation’s press had its best volume year in 1955 with large gains in advertising and circulation.
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Nation’s Press
New York
E and P Reports 1955 Ad Growth and Circulation Rise
E and P released figures from its annual yearbook showing total advertising lineage up more than 10 percent amid modest rate increases. Daily newspaper circulation climbed by over a million to 56 million, the largest gain since postwar rationing ended in 1946, with a forecast of continued upward momentum for 1956.
Dependents Exemptions Rules for Federal Tax Forms Explained
The article outlines personal exemptions worth 600 dollars each with double exemptions for those 65 or older and extra for the blind. It covers qualifications for dependents including support, age, residency, and joint return rules, and explains Multiple Support Agreements Form 2120 and head of household benefits. It also notes IRS guidance and CPA association information.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Panama
Canal Zone
Philippines
Tion
Internal Revenue Service
Young Soldier Held In Chicago Slaying
Chicago police seized a young soldier from Ft. Sheridan who reportedly admitted killing a narcotics detail detective in a West Side saloon on Wednesday night. Detective Harry Penzin said the youth, earlier questioned and released, remained in military custody awaiting action.
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Chicago
Ft. Sheridan
West Side
Harry Penzin
Soldier Identified in Fatal Shooting of Detectives
The soldier Donald Lawrence, 19, of Chicago, AWOL from Camp Carson, Colo, was returned to Ft. Sheridan after police learned of the fatal shooting of detective Lyons Kelliher, 53, and wounding another detective, William A. Derrig, 38. Witnesses could not identify him after questioning. Police said the shooting occurred while detectives questioned two young men about narcotics activity at a saloon.
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Chicago
Penzin
Donald Lawrence
Ft. Sheridan
Camp Carson
Colo
Lyons Kelliher
William A. Derrig
Eagles Carry Off Poultry Rarely, Say Wildlife Experts
Wildlife experts note eagles can seize poultry but such attacks are extremely uncommon and carry little significance for farmers or ecosystems.
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